Ingomar New York Yacht Debuts After Harbor Collision
The Herreshoff built schooner yacht Ingomar, launched to race for Morton Plant of New York, was christened by Miss Helen Winchester in Boston harbor. It collided with the yawl Jeanet, owned by S. A. Adriane, damaging the smaller craft while Ingomar remained uninjured. The 122 foot vessel will race with the New York Yacht Club.
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Government Succeeds in Producing Silk
Washington June 2 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced government silk worm experiments have progressed to the point where reeling silk will begin in a few days. The department promotes white mulberry trees to aid worm growth and cocoon quality while Osage orange trials were unsatisfactory.
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Washington
Wilson
Cakewalk at Buckingham Palace for Prince Edward’s birthday
A large Buckingham Palace garden children's party for Prince Edward's ninth birthday featured the Williams and Walker troupe performing in Dahomey. The highlight was a cakewalk where four couples competed and royal applause decided the winner.
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London
Buckingham Palace Gardens
Prince Edward
Princs of Wales
Williams and Walker
Dahomey
Wyndham yields 10 the Irish party in Commons debate
In London the Irish land bill faced renewed scrutiny as Mr. Wyndham introduced an amendment to Clause 1, allowing outside bargains and setting a minimum purchase price. Redmond hailed the move as saving the bill, and Campbell-Bannerman joined in the praise as Clause 1 was adopted without a division. An extension of advances for farm purchases was also agreed, raising limits from 23,000 to 35,000 dollars. The finance bill passed the third reading that evening.
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London
House of Commons
Wyndham
Ireland
John Redmond
Henry Camphbell-Bannerman
General Oliver O Howard Sole Survivor Among Civil War Commanders
A tribute notes Major General Oliver Otis Howard as the last surviving commander of the great Civil War army leaders. It recalls his Maine regiment at Fort Sumter, Bull Run service, Gettysburg defense and pris oner captures, Meade battery requests at Little Round Top, and his postwar roles with Sherman and the Freedmen's bureau. Born Leeds Maine November 8 1830.
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King Peter Arrives in Belgrade Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
King Peter arrived in Belgrade at 10 this morning to a hearty reception from ministers officials judges and citizens. Foreign presence included Russia and Austria envoys. The procession featured mass at the church and a state drive to the new palace as workmen completed Venetian arches and masts for the entry.
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M. Tcharykoff
Herr Dumba
Belgrade
Servia
Austria
Mrs Louisa R Woodruff Dies at 84 in Binghamton
Mrs Louisa R Woodruff aged 84 died in Binghamton. She was the daughter of Joseph Thompson, a soldier in the Revolutionary army. The obituary notes her lineage and passing on June 24.
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Binghamton
Louisa R. Woodruff
Joseph Thompson
Osgood Resigns as Colorado Fuel Chair and Rockefeller Promoted
J C Osgood resigns as chairman of the board of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company at a directors meeting in New York. Directors Cass and Jerome also resign. J H McClement becomes chairman. John D Rockefeller Jr IF Gates and B Parmelee Prentice are elected to the board. Rockefeller and Gates join the executive committee.
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J. C. Osgood
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Cass and
Jerome
Osgood
J. H. McClement
IF. T. Gates
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
B. Parmelee Prentice
Denver
Galveston Indefinitely Postponed Launch
In Righmond Virginia on June 24 a decision was made to postpone the launching of the cruiser Galveston due to the insecurity of the basin bank. The launch was deferred indefinitely. In Washington on June 24 the Navy Department said the seizure of the Chattanooga at Elizabethport New Jersey has not interfered with work on that vessel and no legal precautions are deemed necessary.
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Galveston
Basin Bank
Washington
Chattanooga
Crescent
Elizabethport
N. J
Navy Department
Roosevelt to Leave Washington for Oyster Bay Summary
President Roosevelt will depart Washington on Saturday morning for Oyster Bay to spend the summer. He plans to handle routine matters in advance and will limit callers during the next two days. The President will host an informal dinner with Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay the French ambassador and Mme Jusserand and Benjamin Ide Wheeler.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Hay
Mme. Jusserand
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Wheeler
White House
Lodge May Succeed Hanna In 1904 Republican Plan
Washington June 24. Rumor says Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will succeed Senator Marcus Hanna as chairman of the Republican national committee before the 1904 campaign. The next convention may be led by Lodge Foraker and other Roosevelt allies, with Hanna and Heath stepping back amid Post Office Department scandal disclosures.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Marcus Alonzo Hanna
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Ohio
Perry S. Heath
Heath
Post Office Department
Strike Riots Amid Richmond Strike Violence
A thousand troops guard Richmond after a mob attacked East Ind barns cars. Captain Skipwith was shot in the leg as a motorman was assaulted and arrested after resisting with a concealed weapon. Mayor Taylor urged dispersal while the governor ordered six more companies to reinforce.
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Richmond
Ind
Skipwith
Seventy-first Regiment
Taylor
Norfolk
M Hugs Release From Sligo Jail At King Edwds Request
Dublin June 24 The release of P A McHugh M P from Sligo jail on June 20 appears to have followed King Edward’s initiative the lord lieutenant of Ireland the Earl of Dudley first interceded with Judge Ross The King's private secretary Lord Knollys later wrote to the judge expressing his Majesty's wishes on the subject.
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Dublin
P. A. McHugh
M. P
Sligo
Edward
Ireland
Earl of Dudley
Ross
Lord Knollys
Comet Borrelly Seen at Marseilles and Lick Observatory
Reports indicate the comet Borrelly is visible in Aquarius, with observations recorded at Marseilles and the Lick Observatory. Astronomers note its current position and ongoing tracking.
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Borrelly
Marseilles
Lick Observatory
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