The Jubilee era theatre scene and plans unfold
A jumble of items covers Jubilee preparations, theatre gossip, and planned productions. News touches on operas La Poupee and new American rights, Mile. Favier, Miss Miriam Clements US tour, Maclean opera company plans, and Terry’s Theatre souvenirs tied to the Queen’s Jubilee.
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Midran
la Poupee
Lowenthal
Opert
Prince of Wales Theatre
Mosshe
Mile
Puyier
Audran
Oscar Hammerstein
New York
the Olympia
Favier
Andran
Pera
Yooman
Hving
Mazintdoce
Corone
Deel
Yash
An Cnet Harris
London
Miriam Clements
Princeale the Garrick
United States
Geo. Edwards
Avestin Pryor
Terry's Theatre
Miamond
Chee Plante
Confederate graves reinterment address at Romney Virginia
An annual ceremony at Romney West Virginia marked the interment of Confederate graves with Col. John Z. Metray giving the principal address. A crowd attended but the event drew little detachment, and no wreaths were laid on Union soldiers’ graves in the same enclosure.
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Romney
Col
McGraw
Queteter Rowney
W.va
John Z. Metray
Corrston
Rockefeller scheme to build transcontinental rail line
A vast rail venture aims to unite east and west via a continental system with Chicago as headquarters. William Anson Butler drives the plan, backed by Elwood Adams of the Northern Pacific and others. investors include the Standard Oil-linked figures. The project envisages two main lines linking Atlantic and Pacific hubs through a major corporate structure.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
Ibone
William Anon Butler
Nyc
Elwond Aidames
Pacife
Gans
Corporation Venre
Craven’s Davetter Marginaled Engagement Rumor
Margare t Craven, alleged gangster with vast wealth, reportedly connected to a San Francisco marriage claim and a possible engagement to Henry Roehrer Jr of St Louis. Craven is described as an actress formerly with the Frawley company. The matter centers on her mother’s suit and a large fortune reportedly involved.
Desperate Attempt Ends With Violent Rampage
An elderly man and his son, both desperate and armed, attempted a fatal assault in a violent incident. After a heated struggle, the elder was overpowered and bound, but the son continued his rampage, injuring several bystanders before a fall ended the scene.
Smuggling Trial Of St Louis Man Continues In New York
Richard M. Seruges of St Louis and two associates faced a grand jury hearing on charges of importing jewelry and other goods without duties. Seruges defended purchases as personal or gifts, with testimony from Langhorn and family members supporting his character, while commissioners considered whether to hold the defendants for the grand jury.
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St. Louis
Grand Jury
New York
United States
Shields
Richard M. Seruges
Moncagat
Langhorn
Seruges
London
Scruggs
Mr. Langhorn
Keteham
Serge
Donohue
Mr. Scruggs
Wiliam L. Vandervort
St Louis
Scruges
Charles R. Polk
St. Lu
Seriges Fhirty
Shleke
Serates
W. Kipp
W. Steleure
Lang- Lori
Lon Vern
Conflict over Jewel belt finding unsettles court
Testimony clashed between Langhorn and Donohue regarding the Jewel belt discovery. The accused were held for the grand jury. Mr. Seruges reacted with marked agitation at the outcome as old bonds were deemed newer.
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Langhorn
Donohue
Seruges
American Bishops Sail for England to Attend Lambeth Congress
Five American Episcopal bishops led by Underwood Dudley sail on the Lucania from New York to join the Jubilee and Lambeth congress. They will discuss Bible marginal notes, foreign work, church brotherhood, and will preach at English churches including St Thomas Winchester and Canterbury Cathedral.
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Associatad Press
Dune
Enieciain
Whale Corp
Logland
Wailes
Ireland
Ragland
Ewriching
Pars
Rt Said
Teritdee
Qleepestown
Audary Mulling
Jubilee Procerion
Wu Eames
Dean
Wietimienil
Whitelaw Bald
New York Tribune
Mtr
Mie
Reid
Bower
Marlbononen
Collein
Murlumele
Leo
Pangior
Galler
Derby
Ouly Ghamath
Maid
England
New York
Epicopal Elanh
Underwood Dudley
Entucky
Worthington
Nebraska
Leonard
Ohio
Perry
Iowa
Vincent
Lucania
Quiret
College of Bishops
St. Thomas Church
Winchester
Glastonbury Abbey
Bath and Wels
Canterbury
Thanet
Dudley
Ely
London
St. James
Notorious Ex-Convict Fatally Shoots Woman in Brooklyn Hit Parade
Tom Clark, an ex-convict, rushed a Brooklyn Avenue home last night and killed Elizabeth Hateh and wounded her daughter Elizabeth Williamson and Mary Robinson. Clark aimed to kill Elizabeth Williamson, known as his former mistress, and fired three bullets, leaving Hateh mortally wounded and Williamson gravely injured. Clark fled but was later reported at City Hospital.
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Kansasity
Tom Clark
Heely
Clark
Illinois Apportionment Bill Abandoned in Final Hours
Springfield June 5 The Illinois Republican congressional apportionment bill, backed by the machine, was dropped in the legislature's final hours with no attempt to pass. Governor Tanner denied plans for an extra session. The defeat of revenue bills and the legislature's failure on the apportionment may influence future action. The British bark Java sailed from Portland for Queenstown on a 211 day voyage, the slowest on record, after being at sea with doubts about provisions and fuel.
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Springfield
Ill
Repubiia
Wnd
Tanner
Tia
Jewislature Co
San Franco
Java
Portland
Queenstown
Cape Turk
Sine Ngileh
Jis
Sheriff Fleeing After Urbana Riot Shock
Governor Bushnell blames Sheriff McLain for mismanaging the crisis and delaying aid as militia fired on crowds. Capt Leonard and the company fled the jail, with many townspeople condemning them. A mob threatened Springfield and Dayton, while the body of the slain “Click” Mitchell was secretly disposed of by undertaker Humphrey’s wagon.
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Urbana
Jime
McLain
Leonard
Springfield
Sinith Bell
Harry Bell
Baker
The
Est
Click
Mitchell
Humphrey
Myers
Columbus Medical
Tragic Lynch Event Sparks Turmoil in City
The mob threatens vengeance over a night’s lynching as relic hunters strip the body before removal from the courthouse yard. Mayor C. H. Ganson condemns the violence and urges action while sheriff and captain dispute responsibility for the shootings amid claims of outside fire from both sides.
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Court House Yard
C. H. Ganson
Columbus State Fair and
Board Ofriculture
Governor Bushnell says sheriff failed to prevent Urbana lynching
Governor Bushnell described the Urbana jail lynching as avoidable and said the sheriff should have used the laws to call out state troops. He noted the Urbana sheriff acted late, had only forty to fifty-five men, and militia fired only after public danger escalated.
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Columbus
Bushnell
Associated Press
Urbana
Ohio
Leonard
McLain
Bradbury
Co. B
Springfield
Anthony
Gas Explosion Destroys Tug Tow in Chicago
A gas explosion near Rush Street dock in Chicago blew apart one mud scows in tow of the tug Andrew H. Green. August American was drowned after being blown into the river. Goodrich dock partially shattered and surrounding buildings damaged. Frank Morton suffered severe bruises from flying timbers.
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Chicago
Andrew H. Green
Rush Street
Graham & Morton Transportation Company
League of Three Emperors Opposes Thessaly Retrocession
Ambassadors Currie Cambon Panea declare against Thessaly being retroceded to Turkey at Tephane Palace. Three powers' stance seen as highly significant amid Russo-German rapprochement and possible revival of the League of Three Emperors. San Francisco supervisors approve a resolution urging Congress not to abrogate the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty.
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Thessaly
Constantinople
Jaoe
Tewk Pasha
Thureday
Tephane Palace
Philip Currie
M. Cambon
Panea
Russia
Germany
League of Three Emperors
San Francisco
Congress
Canon Changes Considered by Diocesan Council Meeting
Diocesan Council convened at Peterkin to discuss canon alterations including vestry bishop consultation before rector filling and diocese treasurer reports. Finance committee reported a total balance of 3088.70 with 900.04 on hand after disbursements and loans. committees were appointed to publish canon amendments and review investments.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Tune
Peterkin
J. 5
Gilson
Gibaob
Glen
Monndeville
Neesnepbes
Bluefield
Ana
Lee Reeim
Adapiil
Fin
Mees
St. Luke's
St. Matthew's
Rey
JB. Gibena
Viehie
St. Andrew
Kentucky tragedy sparks border incident and inquiry
A violent melee near the Kentucky border left one man dead and others mortally wounded as factions clashed during a border dispute. Authorities traced the confrontation to a sequence of actions including a discus throw and ensuing unrest, with officials later indicating economic interests and attempted arrangements involving gas trusts amid broader regional tensions.
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Empire
America
al Smbavey
Columbia
Rical
Vaudeville
Recret Serpone
Adelphu
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Qeean
Onean
Mamhy Margaret
Leslie Turnes
Fiarnes
Amit Ulling
Barlies
Bane
JHOUN
HE Comes
MR Scruges
Milpols
Governor Bushnell
Ogladore
Dideesha
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Virginiae
Kentucky Line
Laniavitle
Tone
Paaitt
Lewis
Preston Byw
Greenbarlae
Onaries
Stuule
Kentucky
Charkes
Iene Charles
Deadrinhska
Chicago Gas Trust
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