Barker Trial Opens For Assault On Minister Keller
New York June 17 Barker goes on trial in Hudson county court Jersey City before Judge Blair charged with assault with intent to kill for shooting Rev John Keller vicar of Trinity chapel Arlington N J on Feb 3. Witnesses describe the shooting, wounds and Barker's confession during pursuit and arrest.
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New York
Thomas G. Barker
Hudson County
Jersey City
Blair
Barker
John Keller
Arlington
N. J
Trinity Chapel
Keller
James S. Erwin
George T. Vickers
Joseph Parker
Marshall van Winkle
Albert G. Wall
van Winkle
Erwin
H. Harrison
Hugh R. Roome
Mr. Keiler
Mary Roome
Lawyer Wall
Pliny Barber
Roome
Jennie FP. Buckley
Keiler
Frederick G. Buckley
Efe
Ex Lieutenant Martin Arrested for Worthless Check
New York June 17 ex Lieut Hugh Martin once dismissed in August 1900 for post exchange irregularities at Port Hamilton was arrested for passing a 74.86 dollar check on Gorham Manufacturing. A May 25 warrant had led to his disappearance before yesterday. Martin, 27, West Point graduate and Spanish American War veteran, claimed overdraft and noted his prior bravery could not save him from dismissal.
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New York
Howard Hugh Martin
United States Army
Post Exchange
Port Hamilton
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Martin
Merchants National Bank
Philadelphia
West Point
Fort Hamilton
Bay
Cuba
Acid thrown at Harlem woman stirs police hunt
In New York on June 17 police search for the acid thrower at the St Nicholas apartments Harlem after Miss Charlotte Colie an 18 year old resident was severely burned while watering flowers from a window The attack followed two earlier attempts on her and on elevator worker Edward Reinhardt who was also burned though less severely The Colie family has lived on the sixth floor since September and the incident occurred June 8 with a vial containing the corrosive liquid involved.
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New York
St. Nicholas Apartments
Harlem
Charlotte Cokie
Edward Reinhardt
Miss Colie
W. H. Collie
St. Nicholas
Acid letter fragments link to Colle and Reinhardt case
Fragments of a letter found with two pieces of acid indicate a plot to blind Miss Colle and an elevator boy. The note directs the attack and is signed, tying the alleged plan to Colle and Reinhardt.
For Molineuxs Life Plea Opens in Court of Appeals
In Buffalo on June 17 the second plea for the life of Roland B. Molineux in the murder by mailed poison of Mrs. Catherine J. Adams in New York City was heard by the court of appeals. John G. Millburn represents the defendant while David B. Hill speaks for the people. The record is the largest criminal filing in the state. Arguments were allocated four hours per side. Millburn began for the defense and had not finished when the court adjourned at 2.00.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Roland B. Molineux
Catherine J. Adams
New York City
Court of Appeals
John G. Millburn
United States
David B. Hill
Millburn
Lord Pauncefote May Retire From Diplomatic Service
New York reported rumors say Lord Pauncefote, 73, may soon leave the British diplomatic corps. His London rival is cited as the source, noting his term as ambassador to the United States was extended last year and could be extended again due to outstanding Anglo American issues.
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New York
Lord Pauncefote
London
the Tribune
United States
England
America
Monuments Dedicated in Haberburg by Berlin Attaches
In Haberburg Prussia a ceremony united French Austrian and German veterans to dedicate two monuments. One honors Austrians who fell in 1796 during the war with France and the other commemorates French General Marceau mortally wounded at Altenkirchen in Prussia on Sept 20 1796. Bands played the Marseillaise and the Prussian hymn as cheers for William and the Durability of the Dreibund were voiced.
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Berlin
Haberburg
Prussia
Austria
France
Marceau
Altenkirchen
William
Death of Thomas C Clarke renowned bridge engineer
New York on June 17 reports the death of Thomas Curtis Clarke, ex president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Born 1827 in Newton Massachusetts, he graduated Harvard 1848 and designed more than 125 miles of iron and steel bridges, via ducts and elevated railways. He earned the Telford Gold Medal from the Institute of Civil Engineers in London and was a member of the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia.
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New York
Thomas Curtis Clarke
American Society of Civil Engineers
Newton
Mass
Harvard
Telford
Institute of Civil Engineers of London
American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia
Kennedy Case Indictment Likely Quashed or Bail Granted
New York officials said no decision on further prosecution of Dr. Samuel J. Kennedy after talks with A D A Osborne Judge Newburger and Kennedy’s counsel. The general impression is that the indictment will be quashed or Kennedy released on bail. Kennedy expressed disappointment at the trial's outcome.
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New York
Philbin
Samuel J. Kennedy
Osborne
Newburger
Robert M. Moore
Kennedy
Merit Recognized President Newman's NY Central Appointment
New York June 17 President Newman of the New York Central railroad appointed J P Blodgett now general superintendent of the Lake Shore to succeed Edgar Van Etten as general superintendent for the New York Central.
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New York
Newman
New York Central Railroad
J. P. Blodgett
Lake Shore
Edgar van Etten
New York Central
Battleship Alabama Heads to Newport to Join North Atlantic Squadron
The battleship Alabama sailed this morning for Newport Rhode Island to join the North Atlantic squadron. The squadron is concentrating for a summer cruise along the New England coast starting June 25.
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North Atlantic
Newport
R. I
New York
Alabama
R. L
New England
Albanian Rising Forces Turkish Official to Flee in Novi Basar
A serious rising in Novi Basar, Turkish town, is reported from Belgrade. About a thousand Albanians rebelled against the appointment of an unpopular lieutenant governor, compelled him to flee, and then targeted Serb residents. Shops closed and houses barricaded as advices were sent.
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Belgrade
Servia
Novi Basar
Change of professors at University of Rochester
Rochester June 17 trustees meet to discuss appointing a successor to Prof Arthur Latham Baker whose resignation takes effect this June The likely choice is Thomas Cit at present Waller instructor in mother-ct'cs Amherst college Massachusetts
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Rochester
N. Y
University of Rochester
Arthur Latham Baker
Thomas Cit
Waller
Amherst College
Massachuse Ir
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement from Lowell Reader
A Lowell reader Mr C S Emerson of Westford street urges proof beyond daily testimony from locals. He recounts lasting kidney relief from Doan’s Kidney Pills purchased in 1896 at Elingwood Co drugstore and used by his family. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells Doan’s 50 cents, United States agents.
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C. S. Emerson
Westford Street
Dean
Elingwood & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Ivy Day at Fair Smith at Northampton campus
In Northampton on June 17 250 seniors in white with daisies marched in a ivy day procession at Seelye Hall escorted by juniors and evergreen. Ellen T Emerson of Concord welcomed the crowd as class president while Charlotte de Forest of Sensai Japan gave the principal oration on Reputation in Our College Life. The ivy song by Julia P Mitchell of Philadelphia accompanied the planting then the day concluded with Fair Smith chapel exercises.
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Northampton
Fair Smith
Seelye Hall
Ellen T. Emerson
Concord
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Charlotte de Forest
Sensai
Japan
Julia P. Mitchell
Philadelphia
Ivy Day at Brown Honors Class of 1901 at Pembroke Hall
Ivy day at the Women's college of Brown University was observed in Pembroke hall with music by an orchestra. Miss Saida Newton Hallett delivered the welcome address, followed by remarks from President Paunce and Dean Emery. Jessie Wheeler spoke to undergraduates, ivy was planted, and the historic trowel from 1887 was presented from seniors to juniors, ending with Alma Mater.
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Providence
R. L
Women’s College
Wih Brown University
Pembroke Hall
Saida Newton Hallett
Paunce
Dean Emery
Jessie Wheeler
Ruth Appleton
Katherine Littlefield
Hale Taught Here Dedication in New London
In New London Connecticut on June 17 the old schoolhouse where Nathan Hale taught before the revolutionary war was dedicated to his memory by the Connecticut Societies of the Sons Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Walter S. Logan and Prof Henry P. Johnson spoke as a bronze tablet was unveiled by three year old Nathan Hale a grandson of Dr Edward Everett Hale.
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New London
Edward Everett Hale
Connecticut Legislature Adjourns After McLean Address
Hartford Conn June 17 Both houses adjourned finally after a speech by Gov Mc Lean who urged prospects of a constitutional convention. The Senate approved a resolution allowing fifty Cuban teachers to enter the state normal schools as part of recent bills.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
McLean
Senate
Britannia Arrives From Naples with 700 Passengers
The Fabri line steamer Britannia docked in New York from Naples with 700 steerage passengers. A 16 year old girl aboard contracted smallpox and was moved to North Brother Island. The ship remains in quarantine for disinfection.
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New York
Fabri Line
Britannia
Naples
North Brother Island
Diplomatic Corps Changes Announced in Washington
Washington June 17 announces reshuffles in the diplomatic corps. Francis B. Lis moves from minister to Venezuela to Portugal, replacing John N. Irwin who resigns. Herbert W. Bowen shifts from Persia to Caracas. Lloyd C. Griscom is reassigned from Constantinople to Persia. Spencer Eddy becomes first secretary at Constantinople. Arthur B. Blanchard rises from third to second secretary at Paris. Loomis leaves Venezuela, Bowen to Caracas, with Loomis to a different post. Bowen’s policy line mirrors Loomis. Loomis loses 2500 a year in the move. he is on leave in England. William Bowen, now minister to Venezuela, previously consul at Barcelona and consul general, served through prewar days and later became minister resident and consul general to Persia. Lloyd Griscom’s salary as minister to Persia is 35000 a year. Speyer Eddy gains experience and attaches to ambassadors. he previously served as third secretary at Paris. Dr. Blanchard becomes second secretary at Paris after less than a year there.
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Washington
Francis B. Lis
Venezuela
Portugal
John N. Irwin
Iowa
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Persia
Caracas
Loomis
Lloyd C. Griscom
Pennsylvania
Legation
Constantinople
Spencer Eddy
Illinois
Paris
Griscom
Arthur B. Blanchard
Louisiana
State Department
Bowen
England
William Bowen
United States
Barcelona
Lloyd Griscom
American Line Steamship Company
Speyer Eddy
Hay
London
Eddy
Chicago
Blanchard
United States Chilean Claims Commission Dismisses Itata Case
Washington June 17 The United States Chilean claims commission finished its work with the Itata case dismissal. The Itata seizure in 1891 was ruled no unjust act by the U S authorities and no damages awarded. The tribunal also awarded 4000 to Central and South American Telegraph Co in a tax case against Chile.
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Washington
United States
Chilean Claims Commission
Itata
Chile
South American Steamship Co
Pieda
Ars
Switzerland
Gage
Vienna
San Diego
Central and South American Telegraph Co
Reichard Trumbull
Legation
Commission Plans Inquiry Into Foreign Sales Practices
A resolution adopted today orders U S business interests to provide a full and frank statement on efforts to expand foreign market consumption. The secretary of the commission will draft a letter to manufacturers requesting analysis of price differences abroad versus at home and the reasons behind them, plus suggestions to secure higher abroad prices.
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United States
Chappelle again urged for cardinal honor in Vatican
Washington reports Archbishop Chappelle of New Orleans has been brought to the attention of the Vatican and the Pope for elevation to cardinal due to his papal delegacy in the Philippine and West Indies. The Pope expressed high regard for his work during audience. A Philippine friars title matter may go to the Philippine Supreme Court for ruling.
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Washington
Chappelle
New Orleans
Vatican
Philippine
West Indies
Philippines
Supreme Court of the Philippines
War departments seek Manila clearing house for drafts
Washington on June 17 reports the War Department aims to ease payments in the Philippines by creating a Manila clearing house. Drafts and checks would be endorsed by the civil treasurer in Manila and considered valid in New York. Currently the chief paymaster in Manila stores up to 1.5 million in currency guarded by soldiers.
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Washington
War Department
Treasury Department
Philippines
United States
Manila
New York
Col Forwood Arrives to Lead Army Medical Dept in Sternberg’s Absence
Washington, June 17. Col William H Forwood of the medical department arrives to take charge of the army medical department during Surgeon General Sternberg’s absence in the Philippines. He has led the San Francisco depot station for months.
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Washington
William H. Forwood
Medical Department
San Francisco
Army
Sternberg
Philippines
Mrs McKinley Rested Well and May Visit Canton by July 15
Dr. Rixey said after leaving the White House that Mrs. McKinley had an excellent day and rested longer in her easy chair. He expressed strong confidence she could go to Canton by July 15 and meet a few friends briefly each day.
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Washington
Reward Offered for Capture of Military Prisoners
Washington June 17 An order from the war department states a reward of eighty dollars with a maximum of twenty dollars for expenses will be paid for the capture and delivery of military prisoners. The reward now applies to both deserters and prisoners, expanding from its previous scope.
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Washington
War Department
President Makes Navy and Marine Corps Appointments
Washington June 17 The President today announced several promotions and appointments in the Navy and Marine Corps. Major George H Richards lieutenant colonel by brevet Captain N H Hall major by brevet Martin E French lieutenant Gatewoods 8S Lincoln lieutenant junior grade Herbert M Tolfree assistant surgeon rank of lieutenant junior grade Charles R Ras to be advanced three numbers in rank on the list of commanders in the navy for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle.
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Washington
Navy
Geo. H. Richards
Marine Corps
N. H. Hall
Martin E. French
Gatewoods
Lincoln
Herbert M. Tolfree
Charles R. Ras
Cherokee Act Disapproved by Tribe After Referendum
The Cherokee Nation rejected by popular vote an act disapproving a commission to negotiate a new Dawes agreement. The Dawes commission had previously crafted an accord through Cherokee representatives, but the tribe cast a decisive majority vote against it.
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Washington
Dawes Commission
Printing Pressmen Convene for 13th Annual Session
The National Printing Pressmen and Assistants' union opened its 13th annual session in Washington with welcomes and a response from national president J. H. Bowman.
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Washington
National Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
J. H. Bowman
National Union
Collector made judge in Philippines appointment
Washington June 1. Among recent appointments by the Philippine commission was James F. Smith named associate justice. Formerly a volunteer brigadier general he recently served as clerk of customs at Manila. Gen Smith has resigned the collector ship to join the bench.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
James F. Smith
Manila
Gen. Smith
Stecktom Torpedo Boat Breaks Down on Trial Run
The torpedo boat Stecktom broke down during a morning trial trip in Washington. An air pump on the starboard engine failed, forcing her back to the navy yard. The board departs for Washington tonight, signaling repairs may take some time.
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Washington
Stecktom
Navy Yard
Stolen Money Recovered in Far Eastern Theft Case
New York reports that A. M. Townsend, local agent for the Hong Kong and Shanghai corporation, received a cable stating 250,000 Mexican dollars stolen from the company on May 24 at Singapore have been found in Ceylon. No further details were provided.
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New York
A. M. Townsend
Hong Kong and Shanghai Corporation
Singapore
Ceylon
Admiral Kempft Leaves Woo Sing for Nagasaki on Kentucky
A cablegram to the navy department reports Admiral Kempft sailing from Woo Sing China aboard the Kentucky bound for Nagasaki Japan.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempft
Kentucky
Woo Sing
China
Nagasaki
Japan
Zionists in Convention Elects New Leaders
Philadelphia June 17 At the annual American Federation of Zionists session Prof chard Gotthell of New York was re elected president and J D Morrison of New York was re elected honorary secretary.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Zionists
Chard Gotthell
New York
J. D. Morrison
Inquiry into American exporters methods begins
Washington June 17 The industrial commission has ordered a general inquiry by circular letters into the charge that exporters of American goods frequently sell them for less than their true value and ship under contracts that favor foreign buyers. The investigation aims to uncover practices affecting American trade and prices.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission
Hay Returns to Washington After Buffalo Trip
Secretary Hay has returned to Washington from Buffalo and resumed his duties at the state department.
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Washington
Hay
Buffalo
State Department
Quiet wedding for William Beresford and Florence Miller
Providence reports a quiet noon ceremony at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church uniting Hon. William Beresford son of the late Lord Decies of England and Miss Florence Miller daughter of Dr. Gardiner L. Miller. Only intimate friends attended with a breakfast for 18. The couple will honeymoon at Conanicut Park before settling in England, with months in Canada where Beresford holds land. He served in Lord Strathcona's Horse during the Boer War.
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Providence
William Beresford
Lord Decies
England
Florence Miller
Gardiner L. Miller
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
George McClellan Fiske
Miller
Beresfords
Heworth Hall
Yorkshire
Mr. Beresford
Miss Miller
Lord Strathcona
Knights of Honor appoints several grand dictators
Milwaukee Wis June 17 the supreme lodge Knights of Honor created grand dictators including J W Warren Smith Massachusetts James Caldwell and H S Moody Ohio Asa O Angel and Charles H Hayden Indiana and James H Nightingale Rhode Island. Present annual salaries of officers were continued.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Honor
J. W. Warren Smith
Massachusetts
James Caldwell
H. S. Moody
Ohio
Asa O. Angel
Charles H. Hayden
Indiana
James H. Nightingale
Rhode Island
Rear Admiral Rodgers Arrives in Manila Aboard New York
The navy department received a cablegram from Rear Admiral Rodgers aboard the New York announcing his arrival in Manila. He returns from a trip to Olongapo in the Philippines, where a new naval station is being built.
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Washington
Navy Department
Rodgers
New York
Manila
Olongapo
P. I
Philippines
Stevens Institute grants 49 degrees in mechanical engineering
New York June 17 Dr Henry Morton president of Stevens Institute Hoboken New Jersey presented diplomas to 49 graduates conferring the degree of mechanical engineer marking a significant engineering milestone for the institution and its graduates.
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New York
Henry Morton
Stevens Institute
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