Government ships on the stocks raise ownership question
Washington reports that the Navy insists on a clear title to cruisers Galveston and Chattanooga under construction. The decision aims to set a precedent on vessel ownership to protect government interests in other major ships and avoid force or duress. Similar steps may follow for larger warships already on the stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Galveston
Chattanooga
Elizabethport
Chinese Seek Constitutional Monarchy Plan in China
Three Chinese visitors in Washington told President Roosevelt they may face treason penalties if sent home. They include Prof Leong Kai Chek vice president of the Chinese Reform Association Pow Chee secretary of the game organization and Charles Yip Yen president of the Canada branch. They hope to foster a constitutional monarchy in China without curbing the emperor’s power and have branch groups worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Leong Kai Chek
The
Chinese Reform Association
Pow Chee
Game Organization
Charles Yip Yen
Canada
China
Will Bring Alaska Nearer to Chicago Rail Line Awarded
The contract for 418 miles of the Alaskan Central railroad from Resurrection Bay to the Tanana and Yalor rivers junction was awarded to the Reward Construction Co. Chicago. Backed by Ulingis Michigan and Ohio capitalists, the line aims to boost Alaska gold output and make interior access daily, saving three weeks from the Yukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alaskan Central Railway
Resurrection Bay
Tanana
Yalor
Reward Construction Co
Toads Up
Ulingis
Michigan
Ohio
John Dowdle
Geo. A. Ekinger
George H. Ford
National Bank
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Yukon
Close of Woodmen Camp Marks New Officers and Prizes
The thirteenth head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America closed in Indianapolis on June 22. New officers were installed and the law committee report reviewed in detail. Local camp clerks will receive five cents per member per month. Retiring Head Consul Northcutt joined the head camp for life. Foresters broke camp in the afternoon. Top teams by daily inspection won prizes: Kent No. 2 214 bronze Roman vase. Posey No. 3120 silver loving cup. Omaha, Harrisburg and Charter Oak tied for third with two gold-embossed Romar urns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Woodmen of America
Law Committee
Northcutt
Foresters
Kent
Posey
Omaha
Harrisburg
Charter Oak
Miners Return to Work After Island Coal Ultimatum
Six hundred striking miners at Island Coal company mines in Linton Indiana resume work following President John Mitchel's ultimatum. Report says miners were pressured to return or risk losing charters and being replaced by other workers.
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Island Coal Company
John Mitchel
Linton
Ind
Che J
British Minister Leaves Washington on Serbian Crisis
The United States with Britain refuses quick recognition of a government formed by assassination in Serbia. Minister Jackson to Greece and Servia will not present credentials yet. Belgrade reports note Britain’s near-diplomatic break and British interests under Consul Thesinger. Foreign Minister Kallevics denounces London’s withdrawal plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
England
Jackson
Greece
Servis
Peter
Great Britain
Belgrade
Serba
Thesinger
M. Kallevics
London
Receiver sought for United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
In Trenton on June 22 Andrew H. McNeal of Burlington N J filed in chancery court for the appointment of a receiver for the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company. The firm with 14 plants nationwide was incorporated about three years ago with authorized capital of 200000000. McNeal charges extravagance and mismanagement in the company’s operations.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Chancery
Andrew H. McNeal
Burlington
United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
United States
McNeal
Emperor to Attend Banquet on Kearsarge in Kiel Visit
Berlin reports the banquet on the USS Kearsarge during the Kiel visit will be attended by Emperor William and the empress along with the grand dukes of Hesse Meckleburg Baden and Count Von Waldersee. A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch says revolutionary agitator Gerschunin has been arrested at Kiel and is alleged to have organized the murders of Prussian Minister Bogolospod and Russian Minister of the Interior Sipiaguine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Kearsage
Kiel
Emperor William
Hease
Meckleburg
Baden
Count von Waldersee
Lokal Anzeiger
Eidkunhnen
Gerschunin
Gerschunit
Bogolospod
Sipiaguine
Dayton racer Barney Oldfield sets auto speed marks at Indianapolis track
Barney Pldnatay of Dayton Ohio breaks world records for automobiles on the mile track from one to five miles at the Indianapolis event. New marks include 1 mile in 1:01 1-2 and 5 miles in 7:06 3-5, with Tom Cooper clocking 1:02 2-5 for a mile and 5 miles in 5:18.
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Barney Oldfield
Dayton
Indianapols
Indianapolis
Ind
Barney Pldnatay
Ohio
Peee
Tom Cooper
Court Rules Injunction Stops Prize Fights in Kentucky
The Kentucky Court of Appeals holds that equity can bar owners and managers from permitting prize fights, saying the ruling delivers a deathblow to pugilistic contests in the state. The decision follows a case involving Terry McGovern and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Court of Equity
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Terry McGovern
Plague of Grasshoppers Threate ns Bridger Creek Ranchers
Fear grips Bridger Creek ranchers near Livingston Montana as grasshoppers increase at a frightening rate. Officials warn the infestation could be unprecedented in the state and threaten crops and pastures across the area.
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Briger Creek Country
Montana
Livingston
Mont
Bridger Creek Country
Pickett Wins Derby In Spectacular American Classic
The Pickett, a Kentucky horse never before winning, won the American derby at Washington Park before about 70,000 fans. He set a record derby time of 2:33 for 112 miles, while Savable disappointed as a favorite. Claude finished third as betting peaked with large wagers and the event drew 16,000 spectators in Chicago and extensive fashion scenes surrounding the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Pickett
Claude
Mate
Washington Park Grounds
Lert
America
Savable
Salvator
John A. Drake
Jocky Lester Reiff
Sinner
Simon
Au Revoir
Ficker
Heldeson
Bernays
Judge Himes
Picket
Lavable
Joe Yeager
Marble Man's Heavy Debts Lead to Bankruptcy Discharge
Chicago June 22 Judge Kohlsaat grants discharge to John Alexander Davidson of Davidson Bros Marble Co wiping out debts totaling 3 491 838 The claimed schedule includes 100 000 by Louise Montague known as the 15 000 beauty who sued Davidson alleging he induced her to quit the stage with a promise to build a marble palace in New York.
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Chicago
Kohlsaat
John Alexander Davidson
Davidson Bros., Marble Co
John LA. Davidson
Louise Montague
Montague
Davidson
New York
Robbed Frank Leslie Co. Cashier Charged in New York
Frank G C Jappe cashier and bookkeeper at Frank Leslie Publishing company is arrested in New York on charges of robbing the company of $10,000. He had been employed there for fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Publishing House
New York
Frank GC. Jappe
Frank Leslie Publishing Company
Jappe
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Poins
Goverment
Rhattanooga
Chicago Company
Enterprise
Hechives
the Hague
Servia
Mischich
United States Cast Iron Pipe and Poundry Co
Kearsarge
Karl Junghluthig
Asia
John Middleton
Louisville
San Francisco
AA Academ
Howa ‘City
Korea
W. Ball
Mra. KB. L. Parsons
Feter A. Day
F Turner
Wele A.M. Curries
E. Bradway
Cermars Sous and Trust
Iowa City
Iowa
Peter A. Oey
Welch
Lowell Qwisher
Parsons
Peter A. Day, E. Bradway
T. Turner
Ruppendeiner
Dubuque Street
W. Cute
Geo
W. Koontz
Cashier
Alanzo Brown
J.E. Swirzen
Asst
Cuehies Gilwnn Savings and Trasft
Owa City, Iowa
Sol. Coldred
W.e.shrader
Alonzo Brow
P. A. Bonas
Cashion
Edclid Sa4sders
Weasel
Iowa City Corner College and Capital Stock
Chinton
United States Depository
Directors
Ebuctid Sanders
Wm, Musser
E. F. Clapp
Jos. Slezak
B. Wilgon
D. Cannon
Rich
Lindsley
Mercer
T. C. Carson
Pres
Man. A. Pry
J.C. Cochrak
V. Pres
Gro. L
Jnbasen A Sr’os Bank
Joans
Ed Foreigh Exchange Letter of Credit
C, Carson
Cochran
Max Mayer
Milton Moor
C.F. Lovelace
John T. Jones
F- Bowhnna
Whitacre
Close
John A. Davidson
A. L. Schmidt’s
Pate T Cure By
Novak & Micking
Frank Leslie
Iowa Brewing Co
Henry K Morton
Reliable Footwear
Childrens Suits
Sueppel
Capitol Whiskey
Frank McInnerny
Clinton St
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