Beac By Hill Delays Prorogue of Legislature
Boston dispatch notes Gov Bates could not prorogue today due to Harvard commencement, with plans shifted to Friday. House and Senate clash over coal dealer licensing, committee of conference appointed, and trust company bill dead for now. Senate sets Friday morning adjournment and expected early prorogation.
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House
Senate
Gov. Bates
Harvard
State House
Framingham
Hayes
Lowell
Conference Committee
Secretary of State
Haverhill
O’brien
Committee On Banks and Banking
Special Commission
Mr. Hayes
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co Board Reshuffle in Rockefeller-Gould Move
J C Osgood resigns as chairman of the board at the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co meeting in New York. Directors Cass and Jerome also resign. J H McClement becomes chairman. new directors include F T Gates John D Rockefeller Jr and J Parmlee Prentice. Rockefeller and Gates fill executive committee vacancies amid claims of Rockefeller-Gould control. Official note says past failures due to miscommunication between New York and Denver officers, with Osgood's exit temporary due to absence of three directors abroad.
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J. C. Osgood
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Cass and
Jerome
Osgood
J. H. McClement
F. T. Gates
John D. Rockfeller Jr
J. Parmlee Prentice
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Gates
Rockefeller-Gould
Denver
Directory
Executive Committee
Europe
West
Colorado
Democrats at Des Moines Convention Back Railroad Charge Control
The Iowa Democratic state convention at Des Moines on June 24 rejected a minority report and upheld a platform calling for governmental control of railroad charges. The vote was 4639 to 16 to 341 to 10, with four committee members dissenting on the resolutions report.
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Tana
R. McCook
Howard
W. S. Porter
Harding
J. B. Sullivan
Bryan
J. H. Quick
Sioux City
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Republican Party
Aldrich
Bryan declines to discuss Iowa Democratic convention action
Logansport Indiana June 24 W J Bryan guest of Judge Dykemann overnight declined to discuss the action of the Iowa Democratic convention.
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Logansport
Ind
W. J. Bryan
Dykemann
Iowa
Chinese Trade Treaty Negotiations Reach Deadlock
Washington reports the China United States and Japan talks on a trade treaty have stalled over Manchurian port openings. China proposes delaying the issue for future needs while the US and Japan insist on immediate access, with Russian neutrality noted and English influence leaning toward concession.
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Washington
China
United States
Japan
Manchuria
Moukden
Takushen
Harbin
Big crowds gather for Hooker Day parade unveiling
Boston reports huge turnout despite rain as visitors arrive for the Gen. Joe Hooker statue unveiling. Regular troops from Plattsburg and Fort Ethan Allen join the parade, with the First Brigade, M.V.M., en route from South Framingham. Officials say nearly 1.5 million may witness if weather improves.
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Boston
Gen
Joe Hooker
Plattsburg
N. Y
Fort Ethan Allen
Tillman Granted Change of Venue in Death Penalty Case
In Columbia South Carolina on June 24 the motion for a change of venue in James H Tillman’s murder case against Editor Gonzales of the State was argued to conclusion. Judge Townsend granted the change as Ex Judge C W Buchanan the defendant’s brother in law attacked the press and local interests, claiming the State provoked Tillman and inflamed Columbia into affidavits for prosecution.
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Columbia
S. C
James H. Tillman
Gonzales
Townsend
C. W. Buchanan
Rouse
Signing of Cuban treaties deferred in Havana
Havana reports that final treaty signing with the United States is postponed after Washington questioned a vague naval regulation clause. The issue was settled today and President Palma recommends Congress relocate the penitentiary from the water front to the Principe fortress to clear the waterfront for new construction.
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United States
Washington
Palma
Congress
Principe Fortress
William Oo
Armed Guards in Richmond Amid Streetcar Violence
Richmond June 24 reports say street cars ran under militia protection with guards on each car and at depots. Captain Skip was wounded by a bomb fragment as mobs attacked a clay street line car. Militia numbers total around 800 with more en route from Norfolk as six people were later wounded by guards firing on strike sympathizers outside the city. Five companies from Norfolk and Newport News head to reinforce. mayor asks women and children to stay off streets tomorrow.
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Clay Street
East End
Skipwith
Richmond
Norfolk
Main
Lombardy
Tist Regiment
Newport News
Solomons
Henrico County
Troops Ordered to Duty in Richmond
Norfolk dispatch reports Col A H Higgins commanding the 711st Virginia regiment ordered to report with six companies to Richmond to assist the 70th regiment and artillery already there due to a street car strike. The move follows orders from the acting adjutant general in Richmond.
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Norfolk
A. H. Higgins
711St
Virginia Regiment
Richmond
Driggs Indicted in Bribery Probe over Post Office Contracts
Former Congressman Driggs was indicted by a Brooklyn federal grand jury on four almost identical counts. Each alleges that on July 2 and 4, 1900 he received a $500 check from Brandt-Dent for securing a government contract to supply 250 automatic cashers for the post office. He pled not guilty to the first two counts, reserved on others, and had previously admitted a $12,500 salary from Brandt-Dent for introducing their machines but said it occurred before taking office. The indictments cite statutes banning emoluments while in government service.
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New York
Driggs
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Thomas
Postoffice
Brandt-Dent Company
United States
Post Office Department
Postmaster General Payne reviews Madden carbon paper dispute
Washington June 24 Postmaster General Payne took official cognizance of Madden letter criticizing the contract for supplying carbon paper to the service. He conferred with assistants and declined to say whether a reply had been sent, with similar reticence seen among aides.
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Washington
Payne
Detroit
Madden
Lorenzes arrested in post office scandal case
George E. Lorenz and his wife Martha were arrested at their Toledo home after being indicted by a Federal grand jury in Washington over the post office department scandal. A preliminary hearing was set for tomorrow but likely postponed. Each suspect posted bond of 5000 dollars.
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Toledo
Ohio
George — E. Lorenz
Martha
Washington
Post Office Department
U. S
Brough
Lorenz
Kishineff Affair Shows Telegrams on Martial Law
London reports Interior Minister Von Plehwe told writer Arnold White that General Von Raaben never requested authority to use force against Kishineff rioters. Messages show Plehwe forwarded the Czar's instructions to end disturbances, advised martial law, and later dismissed Kishineff's police chief, with Plehwe then being dismissed by the Czar for not acting firmly.
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London
von Plehwe
Arnold White
London Times
Bessarabia
M. von Plehwe
General von Raaben
Gov. von Raaben
von Raaben
M.von Plehwe
Kishineff
Peculiar Suit Over Ellis Island Ownership
In United States circuit court a suit by The general properties of the Eastern division of New Jersey against William Williams seeks possession of Ellis Island. The plaintiff, a pre independence chartered British colony entity now NJ law bound, claims the island of about two acres is seized by the defendant and valued at no less than $20,000 with damages at least $10,000.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
New Jersey
William Williams
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Ellis Island
United States
Great Britain and Ireland
Freight Handlers Strike Hits Chicago Railroads
Chicago June 24 freight handlers on the Chicago and Alton line walked out after two union members were discharged. Only about half complied with the strike call, with a potential general strike looming among Chicago railroad freight handlers. The wage issue is not the dispute, as a new wage schedule had been signed less than a month ago.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Alton Road
Homeopathy Meeting Highlights Population Growth Challenge
Boston, June 24. At the American Institute of Homeopathy session, Dr. Theodore Y. Kinne urged adherence to professed principles, saying homeopathy lags population growth due to self occupied focus and neglect of the commonwealth. Officers nominated yesterday were elected this morning.
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Boston
American Institute of Homeopathy
Theodore Y. Kinne
Paterson
N. J
Commonwealth
Three Georgia Men Fined in Slavery Case
In Macon Georgia Judge Emery Speer fined three prominent farmers William Shey Arthur G Lawson and Robert Turner each one thousand dollars for holding a negro in involuntary servitude. The sentence allowed suspended good behavior if one hundred dollars each were paid. The men admitted whipping the debtor and forcing labor.
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Macon
United States Court Today
Emery Speer
William Shey
Arthur G. Lawson
Robert Turner
Speer
Georgia
Philadelphia woman’s national tennis championship opens play
The June 24 event at Wisshickon Heights Philadelphia Cricket Club began with preliminary rounds in singles. Miriam Hall defeated Helen Converse 6-2 6-0 while C B Neely beat Mary Coates 6-1 6-0. Six players had byes. first round results include Marjorie Oberluffer over Gertrude Fettermann 6-2 and Elizabeth Moore over Miriam Hale 6-1 6-3.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Wisshickon Heights
Miriam Hall
California
Helen Converse
C. B. Neely
Chicago
Mary Coates
Marjorie Oberluffer
Bo Gertrude Fetterman
Elizabeth M. Moore
New York
Miriam Hale
C. B. Neeley
Clara Chase
Helen P. Chapman
Corinne Mock
Lineman Falls From Pole Injures Three in Hartford
Albert Larkum fell 36 feet from a cross bar while testing a wire and injured three bystanders. He is paralyzed and hospitalized with internal injuries. Mrs Mary Brewster of Minneapolis, her daughter Nancy 11, and Mrs Charles Edwards were struck as they waited for a streetcar. The girl suffered a broken leg and severe injuries. her prognosis is poor. All injured were removed to hospital.
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Hartford
Conn
Albert Larkum
Larkum
Mary E. Brewster
Minneapolis
Nancy
Charles Edwards
Prof. Edwards
Trinity College
Defence arguments in U S Shipbuilding receiver case
Newark June 24.On the bid for a receiver for United States Shipbuilding Co the defence counsel urged the reorganization plan as the sole safeguard of the firm’s finances while disputing insolvency as hearsay. Judge Kirkpatrick reserved decision to next week and debated jurisdiction under insolvency claims versus state law.
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Newark
N. J
United States Shipbuilding Company
U. S. Circuit
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Charles L. Corbin
Corbin
Lindabury
McCarter
Edhwab
Nixon
Candidates pass mental exams for midshipman posts
Annapolis Md June 24 The following candidates have successfully passed their mental examination as midshipmen J W Jewell New Hampshire S Kerney Massachusetts The report lists two nominees who cleared the test ahead of admission to the United States Naval Academy program.
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Annapolis
J. W.jewell
New Hampshire
S. Kerney
Massachusetts
Table And Kitchen Practical Food Preparation
Practical suggestions on what to eat and how to prepare food. Based on chemistry as applied to cooking and real kitchen experience. Conducted by Lida Ames Willis in Chicago with inquiries directed to her. rights reserved by Banning Co. Chicago.
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Lida Ames Willis
Marquette Building
Chicago
Banning Co
Tempting Desserts and the Art of Pleasing the Eye
A discussion on desserts notes that eye appeal may tempt appetite but not always digestion. It urges balanced variety, warns against overindulgence, and offers detailed recipes for Nesselrode pudding, a plum pudding ice cream, nut cream molds, and a rich frozen dessert lineup with sugared fruit, liqueurs, and molded creams.
Butter-milk Balls and Egg Tips in Household Column
Mrs S F R asks for directions to publish a butter milk ball recipe using half pint butter milk and soda with a beaten egg. Mrs E M H seeks a fix for curdling eggs in soup by beating eggs and warming them with soup without boiling. Mrs D notes fritters can be light with only eggs if they are well beaten though no extra leavening.
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Lorenzes
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Stock Exchange
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