Kennan Returns to Port de France After Mont Pelee Ascent
George Kennan arrived in Fort de France with Jaccaci and Varian after a 12 day absence. Professor Heilprin and Leadbetter expected tonight. They had ascended Mont Pelee, standing near the crater rim amid steam and sulphur. Kennan praised Heilprin, described the crater as a giant rock pile with dangerous ash, steam vents, and lava columns. They traced Lake Palmiste and Morne Rouge route, saw devastation in St Pierre, and noted many bodies. Vive was deemed untenable. Mont Pelee remains volatile with ongoing steam and mud flows. United States Consul Aome ill from hard work, to return home soon.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
George Kennan
Jaccaci
Varian
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
Leadbetter
Heilprin
Kennan
Mont Pelee
Professor Heilprin
St. Pierre
Lake Palmiste
Basse Pointe
Morne Rouge
Onspare
le Precheur
United States
Aome
Motormen and Conductors Strike in Providence
In Providence Rhode Island the Motormen and Conductors Union began a citywide streetcar strike at midnight after United Traction Company refused their demands. About 700 of 1000 workers are expected idle, while the company plans to hire replacements and run cars on all lines today.
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Providence
R. I
United Traction Company
Borchgrevink to Present Volcanic Report in Washington
Explorer Carsters G. and three scientists from St. Pierre report to the Dixie from Madagascar. Borchgrevink says he has valuable information on volcanic eruptions and will present his findings to the National Geographical Society in Washington. He fears St. Pierre may not be rebuilt.
Ministers In A Wreck Near Westchester Penn
A fatal collision occurred on the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad between a special train from New York to Lincoln University and an extra freight train. The fireman of the special was killed. Injured include Rev. Dr. Semple former moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly severely bruised Rev. George Alexander scalp wounds and Rev. C W Stewart bruised along with six others.
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Westchester
Penn
Central Division
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
New York
Lincoln University
Semple
Presbyterian Assembly
George Alexander
C. W. Stewart
New St Pierre Consul Nominee Named by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt selects John F. Jewell of Galena Illinois to fill the Martinique Martinique vacancy created by Consul Prentis’s death. Jewell appeared before the State Department board and was deemed fit for the post and will be sent to the Senate for confirmation. He would relieve Consul Ayme who currently serves Guadeloupe and Martinique duties.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mont Pelee
Martinique
John F. Jewell
Galena
Ill
State Department
Prentis
St. Pierre
Senate
Fort de France
Ayme
Guadeloupe
FEW TIPCARTS WORKING IN BUILDING MATERIAL STRIKE
A labor dispute erupts as tipcart workers strike against four sand and building material firms. Of 400 laborers at work Saturday only three remain. New hires quit on strike notice, and both sides prepare for a prolonged, uncompromising battle. The contractors vow to fight while strikers seek non-union replacements and even import workers from immigrant crews.
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Tipcart
O’ Riordan
Hannon, Gilligan
Duncan
Nova Scotia
Twentieth Century Limited To Run New York Chicago
New York Central and Lake Shore announce a new 22-hour daily service between New York and Chicago. The Twentieth Century Limited will cover 980 miles in 20 hours including stops, departing New York at 2 45 p m and arriving Chicago at 9 45 a m next day, with return times from Chicago at 2 30 p m arriving New York at 9 30 a m.
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New York
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Twentieth Century Limited
Grand Central Station
New England Sails Today For Queenstown And Liverpool
The Dominion Line steamer New England, Captain James, sails from Charlestown at 9 this morning for Queenstown and Liverpool with 149 saloonists, 200 second class, and 600 steerage aboard. Passenger list includes George Anderson, Miss Maude Austin, Rev Stephen J. Brady, Mrs. Campbell, Miss Coghlan, Colonel Debergh, Miss Dunton, Hon. James F. Jackson, Miss Melvin Jones, Prof. G. F. Swain, Miss Mary Livingstone, Miss Cornelia Warren, and many others.
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New England
Dominion Line
James
Charlestown
Queenstown
Liverpool
George Anderson
D. J. Angus
Angus
Albert W. Armour
Maude Austin
Cr. Benton
Henry Bernstein
Stephen J. Brady
B. H. Buxton
P. J. Byrne
Jeremiah Campbell
Campbell
Richard H. Campbell
Barbara, Campbell
B. P. Carpenter
Thomas I. Coghlan
Joanna M. Coghlan
Ann Coghlan
Charles Caryl Coleman
Coles
Reuben Colton
Colton
Corkery
Rensselaer
W. Cox
BE. R. Cox
J. B. Cox
Louise Deshler
George Gilbert Davis
R. Ww. Frink
Harriet M. Gardner
George Gillespie
James Gould
T. J. Green
Mrs. Green
Gwendolin Green
Mary Gregerson
A. F. Hartie
Charles Hernshelm
Hernshelm
Arles A. Heys
Alice S. Hovey
C. A. Howe
James Hume
Joseph Hume
Lilian M. Hunit
Charles W. Huntington
Huntington
W. B. Hurd
James F. Jackson
Melvin Jones
J. William Jones
Kershaw
Elizabeth Kershaw
William Laycock
H. D. Learned
G. L. Linsley
Robert Livingston
Livingston
A. D. Puffer
Puffer
C. Pulsifer
Mary Gilman Pulsifer
Albert PP. Richardson
Benjamin Rose
Deadlock at Lewiston seals long contested convention
Lewiston Maine June 3 The Andros coggin Republican convention ends without a decision after a day of tight voting. Prohibition enforcement candidate Rev C S Cummings led at times but the deadlock remained as Albert F Dwelley Francis B Shackford and Melvin J Googin trailed.
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Lewiston
Androscoggin
C. S. Cummings
Prohibition Enforcement
Albert F. Dwelley
Francis B. Shackford
Melvin J. Googin
Missing Cambridge boy Davis 7
William Davis a seven year old boy from 2 Fruit street place has been missing since Monday after following an engine to a fire near River street Cambridge His two playmates stayed behind and he did not return Police and officers searched the city through the night but no trace of him was found.
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William Davis
Fruit Street
Davis
Cambridge
River Street
Jay
Division 3
Cambridge Police
Grand Naval Maneuvres Planned by Moody for Next Winter
Secretary Moody announced plans to hold the largest naval maneuvers in U S history, set for next winter, as presented to the president and Cabinet. The announcement signals a major display of maritime strength and strategic drills involving fleet assets.
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Washington
Moody
United States
Santos-Dumont Abandons English Trials for New York
London reports M. Santos-Dumont has quit aeronautic work in England and will sail to New York in three weeks. A balloon intended for ascents there was cut with knives, blocking the plan and delaying flights for weeks.
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Santos-Dumont
New York
London
M. Santos-Dumont
England
Associated Press
Cabinet Holds Limited Washington Meeting
June 3 cabinet session attended by three members Secretary at Secretary Ody and Postmaster General Payne discussed the Venice court of inquiry verdict and pending statement. No international actions expected with Italy. naval maneuvers for fall to be expanded. consular service needs reviewed.
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Washington
Ody
Payne
Chicago
Venice
Krupp’s New Gun Demonstrated for German Navy
Berlin June 3 The Boersen Courier reports Herr Krupp has perfected a gun whose projectile can penetrate the thickest armor plates he makes Emperor William has seen trials and vowed to reserve it for exclusive use by the German navy
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Berlin
Boersen
Herr Krupp
Emperor William
Russian consul shot at London attempt fails
A Daily Mail despatch from Nice reports an attempted shooting of the Russian consul in London. The assailant was arrested, and the attack did not injure the consul.
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London
Nice
France
Daily Mail
Ther
Three Overcome by the Heat in Boston Day
A June day brought heat and a dust wind storm in Boston. Three people, Hilda Hilton aged 17, Thomas Fay 64, and Oscar Seifert 33, were overcome by heat while in different city areas. Relief Hospital treated two, City Hospital admitted others. A late rain and thunder storm followed as officers noted the warm conditions and a uniform change for summer.
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Hilda Hilton
Dorchester Avenue
Washington and
Common Streets
Thomas Fay
Huntington Avenue
Roxbury Crossing
Atlantic Avenue
Orden
Weather Bureau
Smith
Portland
Boston
Treatment of animals in hot weather
A Boston letter urges humane care for animals during heat. It covers horses, dogs, cats, birds, and small creatures, advising cooling measures, water, shade, humane handling, and shelter rather than cruelty. The author, J. M. Greene of Beacon Street, argues against animal mistreatment and promotes refuge or humane euthanasia when needed.
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Poll
Resignations Shake United States Steel Directors
NW York June 3 At a meeting of United States Steel Corporation directors William E Dodge and Percival Roberts resigned. Dodge was replaced by Robert Bacon of J P Morgan & Co and Percival Roberts retired. James Gayley was elected to succeed Roberts as director and remains first vice president in charge of mines and railroads.
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NW York
United States Steel Corporation
William E. Dodge
Percival Roberts
Poage
Roberts
Dodge
Robert Bacon
J. P. Morgan & Co
James Gayley
Steel Corporation
Philippine Bill outlines governance and finance for islands
The bill details US oversight in the Philippines, preserving many constitutional protections with modifications. It authorizes a Philippine Commission led government with elected electors, land control, mining, and public works. It fixes bonds, minting, coinage, and currency rules, plus imperial authority over civil affairs and taxation.
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Senate
Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
Court of
United States
Islands
Philippine Commission
Government of the
Philippines
Philipp Ces
Paleo
Congress
Supreme Court of the United
Supreme Court of the Philppines
Manila
Hhe
Government of the Philippines
Philippine
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
United States Army
House Debates Anti-Anarchy Bill Amid Committee Substitute
The House began consideration of an anti-anarchy bill with a committee substitute for the Senate measure. Mr Ray of New York led the bill in the safety committee, while Mr Lanham of Texas argued against a provision turning the killing of the President into a specific crime, saying existing laws already cover such acts.
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House
Senate
Ray
N. Y
Sus Eety
Cones
Lanham
Tex
Senators to Confer Over Cuban Reciprocity Plan
Washington June 8 A committee of Senators Elkins Burrows and Jones all opposed to the Cuban reciprocity plan will meet Senators Platt Spoorer and others of the Cuban committee to discuss the situation The factions have shown good feeling though mutual activity already stirs unease
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Washington
Elkins
Burrows
Jones
Nevada
Platt
Conn
Spoorer
Charities Conference Elects New Officers at Close
The annual conference of charities and corrections closed tonight in Detroit. Robert W. De Forest of New York was chosen president and J. P. Byers of Columbus, C., general secretary for the ensuing year. Mrs. Alice N. Lincoln, trustee of the Long Island almshouse and hospital at Boston Harbor, presented a paper titled The Development of Almshouse Hospitals.
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Detroit
Mich
Conference of Charities and Corrections
Robert W. de Forest
New York
J. P. Byers
Columbus
Alice N. Lincoln
Almshouse and Hospital
Long Island
Boston Harbor
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Carsters G. Borchgrevink
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Illinois
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Martinelli
Monsignor
Diomede Falconio
Rome
Canada
Cardinal Martinelli
20Th Century Limited
NEW England Sails Today
Tremont Street
Cor
Mason, N. Y
Broadway
13Th St
Republican Convention
Krupp’s
Castoria
Zu ZU
National Biscuit Company
Were
Bam
SD. M
P.M
J. M Greene
Beacon Street
NEW Steel
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Down Town
Washinton St
Back Bay
Boylston St
Federal ST
WM. Albrecht
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