Keene Colt Breaks Record in $25,000 Classic at Gravesend
A crowded Gravesend crowd witnessed Keene’s colt set a record in the $25,000 Classic. Fair Play In The Place trailed by a length and a half with Master Robert third as intense excitement filled the grandstand during America’s big handicap. Notter rode the Videnous Favorite with restraint, avoiding use of the whip. The pageant included names like Bob and James J, with notable observers from the racing world noting the dramatic finish and crowd reaction.
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Keene
Gravesend
America
Notter
James Kimbrough Jones Dies Veteran Arkansas Senator
Former Senator James Kimbrough Jones of Hope Arkansas died of heart failure after returning from a trip to his daughter in Arkansas. He served two terms in the U.S. Senate and was chairman of the Democratic National Committee, guiding campaigns from 1898 onward and playing a key role in party leadership and fundraising. The record notes his Arkansas Senate service, national influence, and long career in Democratic politics. The Post Educational Contest winners will be published in next Sunday’s issue, June 7.
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Arkansas
Senate
Democratic National Committee
James Kimbrough Jones
Hope
Isig
Genes Dath
Carfin Whoa
Akkansas
Marshall County
Wiss
Dallas
Arkans
Caw
Arkansas Senate
Jones
Democratie
Weis
Moars
E United Stats Senate
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Demorater
Us Canventon
Bryan
Ninaten
Sinitot
Brian
Geld
Sen Ar
Hus
Sng
Senator Jones
Charman
Vic Pryan
Dave
Democratic Committee
Post
Bryan Pays Tribute To Jones In Allance Speech
William J Bryan announced the death of former Senator James K Jones of Arkansas during a Allance address. He recalled Jones as a leader in the 1896 bimetallist fight and as a key national committee chairman, promising to send a message of condolence after the meeting.
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William J Bryan
Allance
United States
James K Jones
Bryin
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Washington
Charman
Chicago
National Committee
Baltimore Fashionable Set Muzzles Dogs Battle at Council Meeting
Members of Baltimore’s fashionable society disrupted a city council committee hearing opposing dog muzzle laws. Police and reporters faced harassment as dog lovers shouted down the session. Despite protests, the council approved the muzzle ordinance amid tense scenes and threats.
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Baltimore
Cty
City Councils Committee
Mahoolana
Busy Days Ahead at Chicago Charter War on Rivalry
Chaero June 1 reports strenuous work ahead for the Republican National Committee as it considers contested seats. Hearings expected to begin at Hovelock Friday with committee members slated to stay late and possibly into June 1, facing a long series of cases before the convention.
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Chearo
Char Wan
Harry
Hovelock
Sunday Shoges Ministers and Fudge Eaters Spark Pittsbury Revival
A Pittsburg revival led by Sunday Shoges ministers draws mixed reactions as he denounces corrupt teaching and salary worship. He attacks ministers tied to riches, urges seminaries to shape the faith, and uses vivid metaphors, claiming current preaching fails to align with Bible teaching.
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Pittsburg
Roy Bullis
Uchy Rod
Ures
Prabytechn
Fitesburg
Mr Sunday
Pittsbug
el Woo Sartomani
Funny House
Indictments Return Fraud Cases From Riverside to Imperial Valley
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles returns three indictments against the Southern Pacific Company for alleged shipments of oranges and lemons from Riverside to eastern cities, rice from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and hides from Texas to Los Angeles. Seven indictments accuse various individuals in Imperial Valley land frauds in San Diego County. Three men in Los Angeles and four others nationwide are charged with using dummy entry men to file desert land acts in Imperial Valley.
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Southern Pacific Company
Riverside
San Francisco
Texas
Arnona
Imperial Valley
San Diego County
Many Mills on Full Time in New England Textiles
The first five months of 1903 show a shift toward full production in Boston line mills as textile centers recover from downturns. About 3,000 workers formerly on short time schedules have been recalled to full duty, with several plants increasing output in the past week.
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Boston
New England
Court waits on Schiff in New York case
Special to The Washington Post says Schiff was subpoenaed as a witness in the West damage suit against Metropolitan Sheet Metal Company directors. He did not appear, and counsel waited about an hour before word arrived that Schiff would not appear without personal counsel. A conference led to an agreement to await further action. Thomis Ryan and August Delmont had testified.
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Washington T
New York
Jiecoh
West
Metropolitan Sheet Bal Iwaxy Company
Eugene Kramer Couns
Scottts
Shie
United States
Paula Brown
Wreck leads to odd oil deal rumor and beachwear tales
Report from New York June 1 describes a farcical bid by Willie Henry Ltd and other traders to sell kerosene at 19 cents a gallon amid wreckage of the Rickmety ship. The scene at Freeport and nearby towns sparks gossip about pants and grandfathers swapping beach finds, with Social life and local economy altered by the incident.
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Gimstalle Times
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Apel Ab
Jones Beach
Rickmere
Tle
Hizens Mienita
Grandpi
Philadelphie
Leon
Carmine & Tenkins
Lawanmow
Mosmite
Saber Freeport
Tieet
Queen witnesses failed aeroplane display at ceremony
The French aeronaut Delagrange performed before Queen Dowager Margherita and guests when his aircraft rose smoothly but plummeted after about 800 parts of height, crashing six feet to the ground. Delagrange was uninjured and received compliments despite the mishap.
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Rame
Balloonists Seek Record Flight Across Mississippi Tonight
Quincey June 1 is the scene as the Chicago balloon crew led by Charles A Cocy Charles Kt Leichieite and Capt G H Baumbaugh depart Quin ey at clock time aiming to set a new record. The craft, with a capacity of 110000 feet, crossed the Mississippi for ten minutes after lift off and climbed to about 200 feet as dusk settled. They pursue beating the German Pontmetn balloon that began from St Louis last year.
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Quincey Tl
Chicago
Charles A Cocy
Charles
G H Baumbaugh
Quiney
Orlock
Mississippi River
Pontmetn
St Louis
Legacy for Mr Squiers Estate dispute hints at large bequest
In Washington Mount Vernon on June 1 the will of Mary Ann Astor Woodcock describes a Panama minister relative Herbert G Squiers receiving 15000 dollars from a 2 million estate. The will outlines distributions to relatives charitable institutions and servants while the Baltimore line schedules transport every half hour.
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Washington Post
Mount Vernon
Mary Ann Astor Woodcock
Herbert G Squiers
White Plains
Dasht
Squiers
Baltimore
Washington
Annapolis
Shivers Distract Baptists Seek Ritual Change
The German Baptist Brethren conference is urged by two districts Western Pennsylvania and Paradise Prairie Iowa to alter baptismal rites. The request would have creed questioners pose after immersion when candidates are dry to avoid extreme nervousness and confusion.
Minster Dies in Hospital After Wife Killing
West Virginia minister Coffman, who killed his wife at Meadowdale parsonage, died in the Grty Hospital tonight from nervous collapse. He had been slated for trial this week on murder charges and had shown signs of mental instability, including violent behavior and a three day refusal to eat after being placed in a padded cell.
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Fairmont
W Va
Coffman
Meadowdale Parsonage
Grty Hospital
Cleveland Quiet Day at Grover Cleveland Home
Special to The Washington Post reports a calm day at Grover Cleveland’s Cleveland home with no visitors. The ex-president rested on the front porch while Mrs Cleveland said Vir Cleveland is recovering well after the Lakewood auto trip.
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Washington Post
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Lakewood
Beyond Reach of Law Hoists Flag Over Honduras Venture
The Goldsboro steamer once registered in America with a British flag is in Puerto Cortez Honduras. Creditors claim $50 000 cargo bought a 2000 acre banana farm in Tela for $20 000 and plan coal oil ventures on adjoining lands under Honduran flag. UK and US authorities search for F G Bailey and the Export Shipping Company amid warrants for grand larceny and talk of extradition due to no Honduras US treaty.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Goldsboro
Register
Tils Pot
General Supply Company
G Bailey
Consignee
Charles Meyers Bates
Ana Meyers
Tela
Bailey
Baales
Robert J Bale
Kexstone Pdrmler Company
Beaver
Eales
Hailey
America
Kidnapped Woman Led Toward Mountains in Pennsylvania
Mrs James Cirrino was abducted by two armed men who fled toward the Scranton area foothills. A posse and state police pursued in the woods near Scranton as investigators sought motives and possible connections to a Pittsburgh Black Hand gang. Six men were reported involved, with one fatally wounded in a related burglary as rumors of vengeance circulated.
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Scranton
Washington
James Cirrino
Carbondale
CDO
Cerriia
Pumysutawnes
James Rio A. Buirding
Nouse Hess
Cianbereville
Letig
Rico
Nan
Pittsburg
Millionaire John Chanier Wins Name Change Bid in New York Court
In a New York court today John Arméstrong Chanler was authorized to change his name to Chaloner. The case spans Virginia North Carolina and New Hope litigation over control of a large fortune. Chanler spent four years in Bloomingdale Asylum before his sanity battles in Newark and other jurisdictions.
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Bloomingdale
New York
Rilekh
Superior Court of
Eld Carolina
John Arméstrong Chanler
Chaloner
Chanier
Virginia
North Carolina
New Hope
Bloomingdale Asylum
Chaloner Aga Ig
Bloomingfale
Newark
Water Intoxication Warns Against Patent Medicines
Chicago reports Dr LoD Mason of Brooklyn, president of the American Society for the Study of Inebriety, cautions water intoxication rivals alcohol misuse. He cites patients who drink excessive water, harming health. Joseph D Bryant of New York, retiring AMA president, urges support for Roosevelt’s resource policy and opposes banning vivisection by law.
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Lod Mason
Brooklyn
American Society For the Study
Mason
Am Tican Medical Association
Washingtonian Home
Joseph D Bryant
New York
Roosevelt
John D. Jr Excused From June Grand Jury Duty
John D Rockerfeller Jr was drafted for the June grand juries sworn earlier today by Judge Mulqueen but was excused after stating he had served weeks as a grand juror within the year and had pressing business, with the judge concurring. Also mentions a Bluemont Sunday excursion schedule with return options.
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Kingdon Gould to be arrested on return from Europe
Special to The Washington Post New York June 1 Justice Wyatt issued a new warrant for Kingdon Gould on arrival from Europe late in June due to his indifference to the Court of Special Sessions of New York County. Gould had fled after being held on $100 bail for examination on a May 17 charge of speeding in his automobile, and his case was postponed to May 29. He sailed for Europe saying he would visit family in France and return in about a month. The bail forfeiture was declared when his case was called on May 2.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
New York County
Kingdon Gouldsgill
Europe
Whiatt I Goulds diMoutty
Gould
France
Uder
Wyatt
Kingston Parade Marks Anniversary with Roosevelt Message
Gov Hughes headlines outdoor events in Kingston celebrating the town's founding two hundred years ago. A mass reenactment of the Esopus massacre takes place with Red Men and burghers amid a military and auto parade. President Roosevelt sends a congratulatory message.
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Esopus
White House
Kingster
Roosevelt
Wasington
Kingston
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Gav Hughes
Fire scare kills actor at Kerths Theater
An Ohio vaudeville actor Jepson died after a false alarm fire in the dressing room at Kerths Theater. Manager Daniels urged the audience to leave as the stage crew evacuated. Jepson weighed eight pounds at birth and was aged forty. his wife was hospitalized. Property damage reached 35000.
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Ohio
Gene Jensen
Kerths
Beast
L 4 Ile Orchestra
Continuil Plaviaig
James
Peluie
Hnerine Warlens
Maude Adams
Nine Miles In Five Minutes At 168 Mph For LIRR
A homebuilt nine mile run achieved in five minutes at 168 miles per hour. A ten-wheeler with new devices hauled heavy parlor cars, drawing compliments for a smooth ride that hid the speed record. The test aims to overhaul other locomotives in the same manner. Post Bulletin winners will be published in next Sunday’s issue.
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Dig
Jury hears defiant account in fatal cross examination
A young man testifies about the deadly assault led by Cadman while defense counters with a obstructive cross examination. Witnesses describe theCabman’s hospital statement as police notes and courtroom tension rise as the trial proceeds, with jurors scrutinizing testimonies and the defendant’s demeanor under questioning.
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