Desperate act by Philadelphia merchant ends in Hoboken hotel death
Benedict Gimbel of Philadelphia, facing charges of assault and attempted bribery in New York, stabbed his throat and wrists in a Hoboken hotel room. He was found bleeding with a severed windpipe and arteries, left notes requesting ether or chloroform, and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in critical condition. Police recovered his belongings, including a Gimbel Brothers hat, and prepared for a court hearing set for the next day.
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Washington Post
New York
Benedict Gimbel
Willam Hudson Clark
Ivor Clark
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Gumbel
6 Marys Hospital
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Philadelphia
Palace Hotel
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Prenton, NJ
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Gimbel Brother Linked to Blackmail Case. Mind Blank
A newspaper summary reports Benedict Gimbel’s alleged blackmail case, with defense to be argued as an attempted blackmail. Gimbel is in police custody, under care at Hoboken headquarters and St Mary’s Hospital as doctors note his condition improving but not fatal tonight. A relative claiming to be his brother denies guilt, while family statements describe health issues and attempts at vacation.
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New York
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Plot to Kill President Roosevelt Aired in New York Report
Special to The Waarington ros New York April 19 Secret Service and Newark police investigate a tale by Jan Bartuta of 79 Mercer Street alleging anarchist minors with Hazelton Pennsylvania headquarters plotted to assassinate President Roosevelt. Bartula claims prior ties to the Hazelton gang and knowledge of McKinley plot rumors, but offers few specifics. authorities deem him possibly insane and note he kept shouting that Czolgosz is alive. Bartula, once with Audenried, Pa, names several associates but provides no solid details.
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New York
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Newark
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Mercer Street
Four Persons Shot In Hackensack Home
New York report states four people were wounded at the home of John Falato in Hackensack New Jersey after an unidentified man shattered a front window and fired a revolver five times Those shot include James Wenie Lizzie Falata Michael Falata and Philip Gambuti All are expected to recover Phillip Conti was arrested on suspicion amid an alleged quarrel with one party.
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Hackensack
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Lizzie Falata
Michael Falata
Philip Gambuti
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Lady Bagot Seeks Divorce Over Religious Rift
London April 19 the first public step toward dissolving one of the brightest Anglo American marriages will occur today as Lady William Bagot longtime Baltimore socialite Lillian May sues for restitution of conjugal rights The couple wed July 25 193? and their split stems from a Catholic wife and Anglican husband dispute over their child's baptism Lord Bagot a favored English noble and court figure is said to disapprove of living with his wife pending settlement while the Bagot family lineage remains staunchly traditional The case marks a high profile clash of faith and marriage in British society.
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Lillian May
Baltimore
England
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Alewndra
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Staffordshire
Boortal Cable
Washington Post
Fortune to Sister Will Be Richest of Women
London and New York dispatches report James Henry Smith died in Japan on March 27. His will, if opened, could leave Lady Cooper, sister of the late Silent Smith, the bulk of an estate reputed over 70 million dollars. The Duchess of Manchester may receive a substantial legacy. Sir George Cooper and Lady Cooper travel to America as trustees and seek a settlement by July. Reports note future heirs in Evanston and Chicago, with contest possibilities among six relatives.
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George Alexander Cooper
Hart
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Centachland For
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Japan
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Evanston
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Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
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Miss Evans
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England
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Horley Park
Winchester
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Grosvenor Square
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Mary Emma Smith
George
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Morayshire
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Mias Smith
New York
London News
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Anne Weightman-Walker
Philadelphia
Hetty Green
Smith
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Mrs Smith
Mr. Smith
Deakin Pledges Australia to Stand Alone in War
At a London banquet honoring colonial prime ministers, Alfred Deakin warned of a coming struggle with Germany and pledged Australia to defend itself without Britain’s aid. He argued colonies should become independent nations while urging reunion of Anglo-Saxon peoples.
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Germany
Sdiftieen
Duke of Argyll
Austen Chamberlain
Winston Sperteer Churchill
Lord Pairfax
Lord Esher
Lord Fitzmaurice
Rider Haggard
Lord Kinnall
Archdeacon Sinclair
Duke of Sutherland
Field Maraber
Georae ‘White
Methuen
Gen Nicholson
Harry Brittain
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Louis Bothe
Transvaal
Dr Jamegon
Cape Colony
Edward Grey
Alfred Deakin
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Alfred Lyttleton
T W Smartt
Sir Edward Grey
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Mr Bmartt
Edward
Colonial Office
Mr. Deakin
Dealan
Australia
England
New Hebrides
Australia premier warns of Pacific war with Germany and Japan
The Australian premier stated England prevented a rival European nation from gaining a foothold near Australia without a warning from Australia. He warned that Britain's navy has not faced a true test of naval supremacy in a century, but will face one in the next hundred years. He predicted a future Pacific war involving Germany and Japan without naming them.
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Mier
Australia
England
Wea
Pacific
Germany
Japan
Trish land bill passes second reading in Commons
The House of Commons approved the second reading of a Nationalist bill to extend land purchase powers. The land commissioners would compel sellers to let estates to tenants and set prices for estates to be acquired, targeting resistors like Lord Clarkicarde.
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London
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Trish
Lord Clarkicarde
Bryan Plan Outlines Dem Platform Against Government Rail Ownership
James C Dahlman, Nebraska Democrat, releases an outline of William J Bryan’s campaign platform. It emphasizes reform in colonial policy over anti imperialism, calls for tariff reform and limited government ownership of railroads, and opposes free silver and extensive naval or army increases.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Cuba
Baltimore
Sunrey Ria Penn
Benatora
Sylvania Railroad
Buncay
Lost Marvin boy companions held after arrest in New York
A boy brought to Gloversville by a man and woman selling a patented article is detained while detectives investigate a kidnapping case linked to Horace Marvin of Dover. The child, who may be Marvin's son Johnny, gave nicknames and said his mother is dead. Dr Marvin sent Miles Standish to identify the youth. an elder brother and father figure were mentioned. Authorities await grand jury action in Dover as NJ and state detectives pursue leads.
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Pete
Dover
Washington Post
Gloversville
Polkca Stdfral
Marvin
Del
Shaunee
Johnny
Miles Standish
Standish
Allen
Horace Marvin
Frank S Love
New Jersey
Not Against Roosevelt One Condition Report Says
Washington dispatch reports that at a private New York dinner William J Bryan implied he would not accept the Democratic nomination if Roosevelt sought a second term. Roosevelt advisers debate the remark while Hearst supporters see it as a boost for Hearst against Roosevelt.
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Wick Bryan
Washington
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A. Washington Dispatch
Peace Congress
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hegrst
Hearst
Accused Millionaire Tries Death and Other Page 1 Items
Page 1 items include a suicide attempt by a millionaire known as Silent Smith who left his fortune to his sister, notes on Frediets War on the Pacific, Maryin Boy Crew, President Will Help Hughes, and various society and legal briefs.
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Masonic Fair Bank
Holy Crass
Georgetown
Pimlico
New York
Centenarians to Marry on Bride’s Hundredth Birthday
John B Bundren, aged 100, plans to wed Miss Rose McGuire on August 26 at his estate near Tatesville Tennessee. The couple first courted in Tennessee, were separated in youth, and Bundren later amassed wealth in California. They will reunite with old friends for the wedding and her 100thbirthday. Bundren, who has never married, will travel to Preston Lancashire England in June to escort the bride to Tennessee for the ceremony.
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John B Bundren
Miss Rose McGuire
Bundren
Tatesville
Tenn
Miss McGuire
Tennesson
England
Preston
Lancashire
Tennessee
Frick fights for Senate post as Wall Street backs Penrose
Special to The Washington Post reports Henry C Frick has completed a deal to back Boles Penrose for U S Senate from Pennsylvania causing him to oppose Edward H Harriman. Frick aims to win Pennsylvania legislators by supporting Roosevelt while distancing from Harriman. Frick’s residence is Pittsburgh and he is tied to the Vanderbilt mansion.
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New York
Wall Street
Henry C Frick
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Edward H Harriman
Frick
Harriman
Roosevelt
Ome Ao
Vanderbilt Mansion
Fifty-first Street
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Fight over New York politics roils Western district
The article reports on a White House effort to aid Governor Hughes by reshaping federal appointments in Western New York. It notes appeasement of Hughes supporters, removal of Collector Archie Sanders, and possible next targets like John A Merritt, with broader implications for Wadsworth influence and the Republican delegation.
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Hughes
John A Merritt
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Henry W Taft
Willam H. Taft
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Ger Hughes
Frederik C Stevens
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Peter A Porter
Congress
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Roosevelt
Guv Hughes
George B Cortelyou
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Depew
McKinley
Wiliam H. Ryan
Buffalo
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