Woman in Army Row Cadet Overcoat Incident
Mrs Elizabeth Fairfax Ayres wife of Lieut Col Charles G Ayres of the Eighth Cavalry faces a formal War Department investigation ordered by Secretary Taft on Roosevelt suggestion. The probe centers on her criticisms of Col Robert Lee Howze cadet commander at West Point after cadet overcoats were worn by visitors on Easter Sunday. Capt L W Oliver lodged a complaint prompting a written report to Washington. Mrs Ayres wrote to Roosevelt and top officials before the matter was turned to Inspector General Col Mills who began hearings. The case intertwines with overcoat regulations and implications for Ayres and Howze, with potential links to promotion hopes and West Point discipline.
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New York
Herald
War Department
Elizabeth Fairfax Ayres
Charles G. Ayres
Eighth Cavalry
Taft
Roosevelt
Stephen C. Mills
Inspector General's Department
West Point
Army
Ayres
Col. Mills
Col. Howie
Military Academy
Col. Howze
Fairfax
Virginia
Academy
L. W. Oliver
Oliver
Mrs. Ayres
Capt
Col. Mils
Col. Howse
Capt. Oliver
Col
Philippines
Santiago
Hough Riders
Res
Henry Fairfax
Oakhill
Leesburg
Monroe
Lord Fairfax
Somerville Motorman Arrested Then Dies By Suicide
A Somerville motorman, Albert L. Smith, aged about 33, died by ingesting poison after police arrested him early today in connection with the murder of Mrs. George Smith, the wife of his uncle. Authorities believe the motive sprang from Mrs Smith’s resistance to his advances, with the couple’s recent separation noted. The murder occurred yesterday at a lodging house on Hancock Street. Mrs Smith’s body was found with multiple wounds, and Smith was found later in Medford, having tried to drink poison after learning of the arrest.
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Buster
Albert L. Smith
Somerville
George Smith
Hancock Street
Bthrte
Ouse
Belmont Baby Christenings at Hempstead Chapel
The infant Beksie Morgan Belmont, baby granddaughter of August Belmont, was christened at the Chapel of St Elizabeth in North Babylon this morning. Rev Eugene Toy conducted the service with Rev Percy Stickney Grant assisting. Sponsors included Miss Marie Moran Mrs Scott Cameron and Raymond Belmont. A luncheon at the Mansion House followed with thirty one covers. Present were August Belmont Perry Belmont August Belmont Sr Van Rensselaer Kennedy Marion Kennedy and A V De Goucourin.
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Washington: Post
York
Hempstead
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
New York City
August Belmont, Jr
Marie L. Moran
Ice Embargo Lifts Isolates Island Population Begs Connection
Prince Edward Island, home to about 120000 people, is now connected with the outside world after the ice embargo on the Straits of Northumberland was removed. Ice-breaking steamers and the Cape Tormentine route provide limited mail passage, though the crossing remains dangerous.
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Prince Edward Island
World
Point du Chine
M. B
Straits of Northumberland
Dominion of Canada
Haa Prince Award Island
Pictou
N. S
Georgetown
Cape Tormentine
San Francisco Street Car Strike Ties Up Transit
San Francisco faced a citywide street car strike as 1500 motormen and conductors of United Railways Investment Company quit for an eight hour day and higher wages. Firemen joined in demanding union recognition and pay increases. Officials warned of state troops if order fails, and federal help could follow since United Railways is a foreign corporation.
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San Francisco
United Railways Investment Company
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways
Farley
New Jersey
Gillette
Real Estate Man Missing in New York Mournful Note Found
Morris Becker, a real estate partner with Max H. Thuna at 124 Rivington Street, vanished after leaving a note stating he would kill himself. The pair promoted Wallhoff Town in Nassau County, a project tied to a Jewish community near August Belmont’s track. Becker’s family faces dispossession and hardship as police search continues.
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New York
Morris Becker
Becker
Max H. Thuna
Rivington Street
Wallhoff Town
August Belmont
Nassau County
Thana
Jacob H. Wallhof
Thura
Lawson Gift to Pope as Portrait Sitters Visit Rome
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson travels to Rome for a portrait by Mancini after meetings with Pope and Cardinal Merry Del Val. He presents a copy of Frenzied Finance with a dedication to the Pope, who is addressed as The Great Priest. The dedication asks for a resting place among scholars of wisdom for this offspring of turmoil and passion.
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Cassio
Washington
Rome
Thomas W. Lawson
Bosteg
Mancini
Cardlinal
Merry del Val
Pittsburg Orchestra Faces Manager Crisis and Unrest
Pittsburg’s $40,000 a year ensemble risks paralysis as labor disputes and opposition to Conductor Hamilton Paul’s methods spark resignations and refusals to sign contracts. With Paul set to sail for Burrocs, the union plans to seek protection from the International League of Musicians at Cleveland May 7 to 10.
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Pittenburg
Pittsburg
Dherypton
Eliic
Boston
New York
Chicago
Hmil Paur
George H. Wilson
Ege
Luigi von Kuxité
Henry Bramsen
Paul
Burocs
Jocal Musicians’ Union
Paur
Atherici
Cincinnati Orchestra
Pattr
Musicians’ Union
Ainwet
Atlantic
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Carnegie Institute
Woman in blue hidden near Roosevelt at Grace Church
A mystery woman in blue was escorted by ushers and a Secret Service guard as she sat behind President Roosevelt at Grace Reformed Church. The plan to reveal herself was foiled and she did not approach the President, who later rode out with Mrs Roosevelt and Secretary Root.
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Grace Reformed Church
Isstead
Womdén
Besidd
Secret Service
Sud
Grace Reformed Chutch
Roosevelt
Root
Washington
Rival Roads Hand in Hand Force Clark to Make Terms
The article details alleged collusion among Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and San Pedro to suppress competition and fix rates. It describes Clark's conflict with Harriman over ore shipment rates, Clark building his own line, and Harriman securing a mountain pass to block tunneling. It notes government reluctance to discuss prosecutions and a pending Interstate Commerce Commission record.
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Union Pacific
Harriman Line
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
San’ Pedro
Oregon Short Line
Harriman
Agrelians
Short Line Company
Salt the City
Salt City
Utah
Clark
Hartitian
Say She Is No Baroness in Boston Woman Cousins Claim Fraud
Worcester women Mrs. Walter H. Malatesta and Mrs. Henry Foisy assert the New York murder suspect is not Baroness Louisa Anista de Massy but Delia Benoit of Worcester. They say they are cousins and visited the prisoner, arguing she is not guilty of Gustav Simon’s death. Benoit, born in 1861 in St Cesaire Canada, lived in Worcester before moving to France to study design and began signing letters as various Countesses before adopting Baroness de Massy.
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Washington Post
Worcester
Mass
Walter H. Malatesta
Henry Foisy
New York
Gustav Simon
Louisa Anista de Massy
Delia Benoit
Simon
Miss Benoit
St. Cesaire
Canada
Benoit
Della
France
Countess de Ver
Countess de Bera
de Livenois
Baroness de Massy
Mme. de Massy
J. H. Benoit
Yves
Perry Avenue
Jaorne
Charles E. le Barbier
Mr. le Barbier
Chicago Charter In Sight But Passage Not Assured
Chicago faces a potential charter overhaul aimed at replacing the old village era framework. The measure, seen as essential to lifting borrowing limits and expanding city power, faces possible defeat as lawmakers debate representation shifts for Cook County in both chambers before adjournment.
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Chicago
House
Senate
State Senate
Cook County
Kneisel Refuses Philadelphia Orchestra Conductorship
Special to The Washington Post New York May 5 Frang Kneisel declines the Philadelphia orchestra conductorship. He cites a contract with the Institute of Musical Arts and mentions private New York offers reducing travel. He will stay with the Kneisel Quartet and plans more public concerts in New York.
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Prefera Place
New York
Philadelphia Orchestra
Washington Pont
Frang Kneisel
Philadelphia
Tostituté of Musical Arts
Kneisel Quartet
New +k
Reception to Vienna Male Chorus in New York
Special to The Washington Post reports over a thousand attended the Vienna Male Chorus reception at the Liederkranz Club East Fifty eighth street. The 17 singers will travel to Washington tomorrow to sing at the White House for President Roosevelt and later perform in Carnegie Hall and at the Hotel Astor. The tour includes stops in Baltimore Buffalo Milwaukee and a return voyage on the Oceanic with additional events in New York City and Feltmans dining.
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Washington Post
New York
Vienna
Liederkranz Society
Liederkranz Club
East Fifty-eighth Street
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Carnegie Hall
Hotel Astor
Coney Island
Feltmans
Carnegie Halls
Ith
Baltimore
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Washington Saengerbund Plans Austrian Singers Welcome
The Washington Saengerbund prepares to host the Wiener Männergesang Verein in an elaborate reception for Viennese singers. committee members finalized details for guest arrivals and possible Marine Band serenades. The Navy approval remains pending, while the choir conducts daily rehearsals under two conductors in expectation of a spring voyage.
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Washington ‘Saengerbund
Washington Saeengerbund
Wiener Masnnergaeang Verein
Santelmann
Marine Band
Santemann
Navy Department
Jon
Matrimony Promoter A H Werremeyer Plans June Brides
St Louis May 6 The poet justice of the peace A H Werremeyer of Clayton matrimonial capital announces a new line of wedding services starting May 20 with ads showing two linked hearts pierced by Cupid, roses and verses in multiple languages including German. His office features sentimental dicta and he advertises quick work and reasonable fees for ceremonies.
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Sreclat
Washington Post
St. Louis
A. H. Werremeyer
Clayton
Cupid
Cleydon
Police theorize Hoenig child died by accident
Cleveland police chief Kohler states three year old Alex Hoenig likely suffocated in sawdust then was placed in an ice chest at a butcher shop rear. Disappearance Tuesday led to fear of kidnapping. body found in a barrel Friday. Officers believe the keeper hid the body and moved it to the barrel days later.
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Cleveland
Hoenig
Ohio
Kohler
Alex, Hoenig
Fceldent
President Will Open Fair at Metropolitan Opera House
President Roosevelt, in the White House, will press an electile button tomorrow at 12 30 to open the big actors fund fair at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Mark Twain will address the crowd and money will pour in. A miniature race course features twenty horses each turn, with a winner's prize. Mrs Donald McLean and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish with society assistants attend booths.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt
White House
Metropolitan Opera House
Mark Twain
Baévy
Béattian
Rialto
Donald McLean
Daughters of the American Revolution
Stuyvesant Fish
James Speyer
Manufacturer Drowned in Delaware River Near Philadelphia
Alexander McCoy, a wealthy Philadelphia manufacturer, disappeared after entering the Delaware River with his brother-in-law William Wharton to prepare his yacht Nokomis for a trip to the Jamestown Exposition. The vessel lay a few hundred yards from shore when they began their task and he has not been recovered.
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Alexander McCoy
Wreal Phian
Philadelphia
Alexander "McCoy
Delawaré
Wea
Girl Drowns in Central Park Swan Boat Accident
In Central Park a duck boat overturned when seven occupants were tossed into the water. Mary Murphy, seventeen, drowned. Four other young women and three children were rescued by passengers and bystanders. Authorities investigate the crash and safety responsibilities.
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Swan Biat
Buck Pond
New York
Ducka
Central Park
Mary Murphy
Lttte Chilldren
Harp
Ellen Terry Married to American Actor James Carew
New York May 5 report says Ellen Terry has been married since March to James Carew, the American leading man of her company during the latest U S tour. The couple's marriage was rumored after a dinner given by a renowned dealer. Miss Terry and her company sailed for England on Saturday after months of successful touring.
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Washington
New York
Broadway
Ellen Terry
James Carew
Misa Terry
England
Assault Case Probes Mexican Nicaraguan Forces in Puerto Cortez
Investigation and testimony into the brutal assault on fruit inspector Davis by Nicaraguan and Honduran soldiers continues under Capt Winterhalter and Acting Consul Greeley. Commandant Bonilla is replaced by Gen Estrada as news from the interior remains censored.
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Puerto Cortez
Mobile
Ala
Davis
Aéldiers
Nicaragua
Honduras
Winterhalter
Greeley
Manuel Ita Bonilla
San" Pedro
Mitchell
San Pedro
Miguel K. Davila
Fullam
Marietta
Davie
Bonita
Puerto Cortes
Juan J. Estranda
Teleporems
Cabingrama
Entrada
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Belmont
Banky
Nursery
Babylon
New Yorker
Sayinz
Lawson
Pope
Pontiff
Conduetor Fins
Wilson
A. Singer
Miss Maudero
Pew
Grace Church
Besida
Rival Roads
Strator Clark
Chigago Charter
Kneisel
Bride
Hyattsville
Lautentire
Princecountee
Fiseree Bosks Oben
Morrison Paper Co
Gold Divide Mining, Milling and Tunnel Co
Thy Hom Life
N.C. Upham
Prall
Crétonnes
Washington Railway and Electric Company
BF. J. Whitehead
E Street
Mra. Cahill
Gees View
Atlantic City
Bie
Ste
Welfth
Kane
T. D. Whyte
Za Munsey
Ee Oval
Mt. Nw
Ninth
Wenchler’s
Comanfesion
Gaturdey
Wee
Melaille
Fd St
DR. Whith
Ini Pa
Manahan
E. Morrison Paper Co
Will Eell
Thomas F. Heely
Davila
Dev Ecorse
Tai Pa
Ai S'Aine
Lee Shubertine
Thomas W. Ross
Oa Sre-Epmiet Oa
SEASO
Edwin - Inltianr
Somoy
Thomas Jefferson IX
Rip van Winkle
Columbia
Hilda Spon
Cunningham
Os Polite
Ayan Renee Vate Ace
Lyceum
Gus Edwards
Comic Operetta CO
the Thoroughbreds
Majestic the Family Theater
Matinesa
W. D. Fitsgerald
Kathryn Purnell and Company
Great Northwest
Baseball American League
Fla
Sall
Claudia Stuart
Frindtral
Stuart School For Girls
Ust
Fulton
Ninth Street N. W
Berlitz School
Lesbenera
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Masa Ave
7Th
Hate
Potomac Electric Power Company
14Th Street N. W
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