Monument to General Slocum Unveiled by Descendent in Brooklyn
President Roosevelt delivered a stirring address at the unveiling of a statue of General Henry W. Slocum in Brooklyn. He praised Northern soldiers while not forgetting Southern hosts, received by ovations as he and General Sickles appeared on crutches. The day included prayers, speeches by Gertrude Slocum and Mayor McClellan, a star spangled banner, a naval speech, and a review of the Grand Army. The president urged restraint in speaking about foreign powers to avoid injury or insult to others.
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New York
Henry W. Slocum
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Sickles
Slocum
Burgess
Episcopal
Gertrude Slocum
McClellan
McDonnell
Naval Y. M. C. A
Washington
Senator Depew
John Gund
Depew
America
Gund
Wisconsin
Bohemia
John Gund Brewing CO
la Crosse
Wis
Attorneys move to drop injunction against Mayor Weaver
Philadelphia May 31. Attorneys for Peters E Costello and David J Smyth, removed from their posts by Mayor Weaver during the gas lease fight, notify counsel for the mayor they will withdraw the injunction proceedings against Weaver and his new directors. They have already notified the court. The day after the old directors were ousted, injunctions were filed to block the new officials from serving and a preliminary order was granted.
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Philadelphia
Peters E. Costello
David J. Smyth
Weaver
Points From Roosevelt Speech Unity and Moral Courage Highlighted
The president opens with congratulations that a formerly divided nation is now united and the blue and gray march together. He praises General Slocum as an ideal citizen and warns that ability without moral sense harms the community. He urges acting with justice and generosity beyond borders and hopes for a stronger sober sense of responsibility as the nation grows.
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General Slocum
United States
Culver to Build Tanner Memorial Monument in Oakridge
Springfield May 31 The Culver Construction company of Springfield has been awarded the Tanner memorial monument contract in Oakridge cemetery by the Tanner Monument association board for 16867.50 dollars. Present were Chairman James A. Rose State Auditor McCullough James K.R. B. Van Cleave F K Whittemore Joan W. Bunn M O Williamson and H F Aspinwall Colonel J Mack Tanner was elected a member of the board and Rose was to name a five member building committee.
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Springfield
Ill
Culver Construction Company
Oakridge Cemetery
Tanner Monument Association
James A. Rose
McCullough
James RK. B. van Cleave
F. K. Whittemore
Joan W. Bunn
M. O. Williamson
H. F. Aspinwall
J. Mack Tanner
Rose
Subway at the Battery Completes Major Digging Milestone
The Battery loop finish marks a key subway milestone in New York as excavation ends and track laying begins for trains to reach the southern end of Manhattan Island. Work across the loop, begun in 1903, was repeatedly halted by sea water and yielded relics such as cannon balls coins bones and colonial tools.
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New York
Battery
Interborough Company
Manhattan Island
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Steamer And Schooner Collide at Sea
The Australian steamer Lucia reports a collision with the four masted schooner Eagle Wing about sixty miles south southeast of Sandy Hook lightship. No fatalities. both vessels escaped serious damage though rigging and decks suffered. The Eagle Wing sailed at high speed in dense fog, but all crew remained unharmed.
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New York
Lucia
Mediterranean
Fall River
Mass
Eagle Wing
Sandy Hook
Lusia
Bijou crowds draw crowds in La Crosse theater night
The Tribune notes strong turnout at the Bijou as locals flock to follow the evening crowd. Performances and showtimes headline a bustling night with patrons drawn to the city’s popular venue. Supportive attendance signals continued community interest in local entertainment.
King Alfonso of Spain Arrives in Paris for Visit
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in Paris by royal train as 101 guns fired in salute. President Loubet greeted him, troops paid honors, and a cuirassier escort escorted the king to the d Orsay palace. Crowds cheered along the avenue while a police action removed a heckler. At the Elysee a gala dinner followed.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Gare Dauphine
Loubet
M. Loubet
D' Orsay Palace
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne
Champs Elysee
President Loubet
Elysee Palace
Miss Mayme Nessler and Ida Boyer Return From Bangor
Miss Mayme Nessler and Miss Ida Boyer returned Sunday from Bangor where Miss Nessler has been teaching.
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Mayme Nessler
Ida Boyer
Bangor
Miss Nessler
Murderous act by man tired of sisters conduct in Tennessee
Frank Neighbors a white man about 25 shot and killed his sister Tela Taylor and her husband George Taylor in Chattanooga on May 31. He wounded another sister Mrs John Whaley before surrendering to police and being jailed. No eyewitnesses. Neighbors said he was tired of his sisters and had decided to kill the whole bunch.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Frank Neighbors
Tela Taylor
George Taylor
John Whaley
Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Coast Cities
Northwestern Line offers low excursion fares from all stations on May 23 24 25 29 30 31 and June 1 2 with favorable return limits for National Council Knights of Columbus events in Los Angeles. Two daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast The Overland Limited electric powered under three days en route The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars For rates and tickets contact Chicago Northwestern Ry agents.
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National Council Knights of Columbus
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Very Low Rates to Niagara Falls via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to Niagara Falls N Y will be sold June 17 18 and 19 with favorable return limits on account of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry Excursion Tickets to Milwaukee Wis via the Northwestern Line will be sold June 16 to 22 inclusive with favorable return limits on account of Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry
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Mystic Shrine
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Milwaukee
Wis
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Horlam
Paladelpha NG
Subway
the Tribune
Boston Bloomer Girls
Bloomer Girls
la Crosse Browns
U. S
Canada
King of Spain
Miss Genevive
Peruna
Genevive May
S. Meridian St
Indianapolis
Ind
Second High School
Genevive
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
F. R. Haines’ Printing Office
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Guarateed
A. & C. Johnson
Market St
Ryor
Are Goodhams
Japan
Frank Clayton
J. R. Kerr
Red
White
Blue
Kitty Stevens
Amalgamated Theater CO
W. F. Gallagher
Mgr
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