Leaks on Roosevelt Speech Sweep Wall Street Forecasts
A Washington Post special reports Albert Shaw and the Review of Reviews helped spread advance copies of President Roosevelt s Indianapolis railroads speech. Wall Street firms, brokers, and news agencies used the leaked text for trading guidance, triggering bold moves and ensuing speculation. The Review of Reviews had the magazine in circulation before the official release, prompting internal investigations by editorial and circulation departments.
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John D S car hits man in Yonkers crowd sees Rockefeller link
A Limonside touring car struck a fruit merchant on Wain Street near War burton Avenue in Yonkers and sped away. Eyewitnesses claimed the elderly passenger looked like John D Rockefeller and that the driver received a command before speeding toward Tarrytown. Several bystanders chased the car as it vanished, while the injured man began to rise.
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Ruef to Testify Against Schmitz in San Francisco Trial
In San Francisco on May 29 Abe Ruef, facing sentence, may be used as a witness against his former partner in graft Mayor Schmitz. Ruef appeared in court with sentence deferred for two weeks. Heney pressed whether Ruef’s confession prejudices his testimony as Ruef and Schmitz sat unseen in Judge Dunne’s room. A 75 member business group will soon form to rally decent, conservative support for law and order and business confidence.
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Glencoe Order Document Sells At Auction
An auction in London sold a 1692 document ordering Capt Campbell of Glenlyon to attack the Macdonalds of Glencoe with 120 men and execute all under seventy. Bidding opened at 250 and climbed to 7000 dollars.
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Jewel Collection Scams Tied to Senator Clark Probe
Letters seized in a Broadway raid target John Edward Boeck, art collector and fugitive indicted for grand larceny, who allegedly offered Senator William A Clark a bogus porcelain and art collection. Boeck claimed ancestral glory and European education to persuade Clark, while authorities dispute any purchase by Clark.
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Harmon argues for tariff revision to aid the people
Former Attorney General Judson Harmon told the Norwood Democratic Club that tariff reform should come from friends of the people not the Republicans. He charged ten years of high prices and said government purchases for the Panama Canal show prices burdens all Americans. He urged fair reductions to boost legitimate industry and save citizens money.
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Wiley in a 100 year club speech in Cleveland
Chief Chemist Wiley of the USDA told graduates the era will see longer lifespans due to diet hygiene and surgery. He warned members of a proposed hundred year club face disgrace if they die before a century and urged long preparation for life work.
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Booker T Washington Leases Long Island Summer Home
Special to The Washington Pass reports Booker T Washington the noted educator has leased a summer home at West Neck Long Island. The Van Wyck place owned by Mrs Myron Lockman spans 100 acres with a waterside residence once built by the Van Wyck family. Washington will be near Sagamore Hill and the Roosevelt summer home, about three miles away across Cold Spring Bay.
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Trains Guns on Mexico Near Border Town
Guatemalan troops are said to be throwing up intrenchments and mounting artillery opposite Ocos in Tuxtla Gutierrez report. The message notes artillery from Guatemala’s interior and Mexican troops arriving along the border, though not officially confirmed. Atlantic City special train times for Washington and Atlantic City are listed.
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Dead Hero of Philippines and Family
North Sidney, May 2. FortY French fishermen reported lost by St Pierre officials after two schooners Eli Girardin and Le Fleme left for the Grand Banks two months ago. No word since, believed wrecked in the Easter hurricane of April 9.
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PRESIDENT LANDS DEAD INFORMAL SPEECH AT CANTON
President Roosevelt travels through Canton with brief remarks at the depot before leaving for Akron Junction and Greenwich Ohio. He praises Mrs McKinley and her home life, introduces Fairbanks, and plans to speak in Indianapolis and Lansing Mich.
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Two Boys Die in Powder Explosion Near Sullivan
Terra Haute Ind May 29 explosion of several hundred pounds of powder at the Farnsworth mine storage house near Sullivan blows two boys to pieces. Claude Days six and Paul Keen nine dead. Three others injured Arthur McClure ten Cecil Smith and a boy named Davis. Cause unknown but believed accidental ignition.
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Goulds Separation Fight Sparks Postmaster Indignation
New York May 29 Postmaster Willcox voiced anger at Mrs Howard Gould and her supporters using newspapers to press her mail tampering claim. The Goulds and their lawyers traded denials over a proposed 4 million settlement as Howard Gould and counsel talked with De Lancey Nicoll about an allowance while a separation suit proceeds.
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Close Guard Roosevelts Canton Visit Quiet Amid Rumor
Canton Ohio May 29 despite a rumor Michal Czolgosez brother of McKinley assassin might appear in Canton during Mrs McKinley funeral and President Roosevelt visit the event passed without incident local police with Secret Service from Washington and Cleveland maintained high vigilance no Czolgosez sighting nor anarchists found Marine Band performed at Chevy Chase Lake opening concert and dancing planned for evening
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Mrs Roosevelt Arrives at Oyster Bay for Summer Visit
Mrs Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay with Miss Ethel and Archie aboard the gunboat Yankton. They travel by launch to Sagamore Hill, where decorators have refreshed the presidential residence. The party intends to remain in Washington until June 12 before returning to Oyster Bay for the summer.
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Senator Hale in Hospital
Senator Hale of Maine underwent a delicate operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Young performed the procedure, and officials stated the operation would likely prove successful.
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President's Speech Boosts Stocks and Tax Revision Talk
The issue highlights a stock surge aided by a president's speech and ongoing tariff revision discussions. It notes Boeck'S bid, Wiles' approach to Senator Clark Harmon, and related political maneuvering impacting markets and policy, with memorials and local items interwoven.
Dr William Long Stands on Gun Issue in Open Letter
Stamford Conn May 2 Dr William Long the nature writer once labeled a nature faker by President Roosevelt rests on his guns tonight He plans to wait for the President to answer a personal letter before releasing his open letter He says he has mass of matter ready whose publication would make things mighty interesting for Roosevelt and his critics Long vows to smoke out Roosevelt and if unsuccessful will leave the issue to the American people.
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Happiest Man Jean Brun Dies at 102 In Geneva
The 102 year old Jean Brun died in Geneva after a long life marked by drink and smoke. He claimed never to have kissed any woman but his mother and never consulted a doctor or taken medicine. A century celebration banquet highlighted his iron constitution and blunt humor.
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Train derailment kills track walker near Bleecker Street
In New York on May 2 a Sixth Avenue elevated train struck and killed Thomas Gallagher a track walker near Bleecker Street derailing the front car and tying up the line for over an hour Most passengers left the stalled train and walked to nearby stations Motorman Edward Clark was arrested.
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Brave rescue saves drowning brother in Meadville incident
Nine year old Frank Stebbins was pulled from French Creek by bystander John Roschie who tied a stick to a line and cast it sixty feet. Eleven year old Charles Stebbins sank and drowned. The rescue occurred today as local reporting notes a related ticketed travel notice for Los Angeles and Pacific Coast shipments.
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Queen's life saved as Haakon aids fleeing ladies in Versailles bridge accident
King Haakon and President Fallieres visit Versailles when a landau drawn by four horses crosses a low bridge over Lake Marie Antoinette. Frightened horses plunge into the water, Gen Michel helps Queen and the president's wife to safety, one horse killed with two broken legs.
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New York City Park Board Shakeup Looms After Bronx Labor Probe
Mayor McClellan orders continued inquiry after a preliminary report by the commissioners of accounts showed that on November 26 and December 3 seventy nine skilled laborers were hired for Bronx parks at wages up to 4 to 96 per day. Several workers could not be located, and others were found in private employment, keeping their city payrolls with little or no city work. The probe will expand to Manhattan, Richmond, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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Death in kissing sparks Glasgow medical warning
Dr Chalmers, city medical officer, links a recent spike in spotted fever deaths to kissing infants and condemns the habit as an unmistakable disease carrier. City Hospital staff remained healthy despite caring for many patients as tours advertise seaside and mountain rail trips with agents listed for rates and routes.
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