Roosevelt slips one over on 'em in Oyster Bay wedding notes
Theodore Roosevelt surprises reporters by traveling with the family party to Oyster Bay for Jr.'s wedding aboard the Secretary of the Navy Meyer’s yacht. Reporters missed him as he left from Oyster Bay with the party, while Meyer and Col. Lodge joined later. The article also covers a large real estate deal on Fifth Avenue, a twelve story apartment project costing about 3 million dollars, with rent expectations of 12 000 to 15 000 annually per unit and a year from next October completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Corzily
Sound
New York
Iry
Oyster
Senator Lodge
Massachusete
Nicholas Lane
Mr. Elt
Fifth Avenue
Cnird
Yes- Fir A & Site
Seemta Street
Boor
Fifty Street
Tod Improvement
Olbrook
Third Street
E. B. Ashforth
Parish, Fisher & Co
Holbrook
Harry J. Luce
Oram Denies Love Knowledge In Daughter Suit In Newark
In Newark New Jersey Thomas W Oram testifies he never knew love and acknowledges fathering a daughter with Laura Jane Oram but says he did not marry her mother. He denies urging a divorce through Ford D Smith and details about a secret ceremony and later intentions. The hearing adjourns to July 11.
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New York
Thomas W. Oram
N. J
Newark
Laura Jane Oram
Oram
Eto
England
Jo Smith
Ay Sener
Gram
Smith
Two Old Cronies Bet Over Fall of Singer Building
In downtown New City two aging friends bet on when the Singer Building will topple. One wagers ice cream sodas and victory, while the other promises payment after the collapse. The druggist notes their temperate protest as they depart in a tense mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Charley
George
Singer
Morseback Wedding Bridle Dress Attends Local Groom
Miss Ruby John of Oklahoma and Edward Coteman of Boynton wed near Morseback three miles from town in a ceremony witnessed by Mrs Lottie Hutchinee and about seventy guests. Ushers included Geeeene Hudgins Charles Carey M. Minter. The couple departed for a tour of northern cities after the ceremony.
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OKLA
Ruby John
Edward Coteman
Boynton
Lottie Hutchinee
Mda
i _ veremony
Geeeene Hudgins
Charles Carey M. Minter
Hme
Stely
Mortern
Eesti
Four Prize Fights Pulled Off On Ship
Norfolk Navy Yard reports four prize fights held aboard ships including the Minnesota and Virginia Saturday despite orders prohibiting prizefighting. Key bouts featured Ea Phillips against Sailor Arwantek, Jimmie Hill losing to Ballor, with Hill punished and a six round draw involving other sailors.
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Norfolk
Minnesota
Parker
Navy Yard
Eeisi
Ea Paillips
Yeiserweldt Aneanen
Arwantek
Virginia
Hillips
Jimmie Hill
Ranklin
Ballor
Ras Anaestr
Ngler
Jota
Ana Boyett
Soutis
Don
Edward VII Overtook William II in World Politics
The accession of Edward VII marked a shift in influence away from William II, with French papers crediting Edward's tact for fostering a cordial Anglo French understanding. Edward's quiet, reflective approach contrasted with William II's more vocal style, and France saw Edward as a steady ally, altering the balance of prestige between the two rulers.
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Edward VII
William II
Edward
London
Paris
William
Hammurabi
Baruch
Hohenstaufens
Waterloo
Wellington
France
Dismissal in Hastings Court Ends Yoder Obscene Publication Case
Richmond Virginia. Prosecution against Adton A. Yoder for printing and circulating an obscene pamphlet titled The Idea was dropped in Hastings Court after Commonwealth Attorney Folkes announced he would not prosecute. The case originated from a West Broad Street arrest following a grand jury session and had lasted about two months.
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Richmond
Adton A. Yode
Hastings
Commonwealth
Folkes
Yoder
Taft cancels Yale trip to fight postal savings bill
President Taft cancels a planned trip to New Haven to attend his son Robert’s Yale graduation after learning the postal savings bank bill facing Senate opposition is in danger. He vows to stay in Washington all summer to push passage and refuses Senate amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Taft
New Haven
Robert
Yale University
House Postal Savings Bank
Senate
House
Richmond minister judged insane after lunacy inquiry
In Richmond Virginia a Methodist minister at 10 East Leigh Street was adjudged insane by a lunacy commission after a short inquisition at the city jail. The case involves a brutal recent flogging of his twelve year old son Joseph. The finding may lead to nol pros and appeal paths, with legal proceedings moving to Hastings Court.
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Richmond
Leigh Street
Campbell
Samuel C. Hatcher
D. D
Broad Street Methodist Church
Hatcher
Nolle
Justice Crutchfield
Fire aboard three masted schooner spotted from Mauretania
In dense fog near Fire Island a three masted schooner is seen ablaze by the ocean liner Mauretania. The burning vessel shows a skeletal hull and a sparred blaze, with no lives aboard. The Norumbega crew is later rescued after a collision with the Mills, which set the wreck afire before towing failed.
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New York
Mauretania
Fire Island
Nat C. Goodwin
Turner
Maritime Exchange
Mills
Boston
Newport News
George Olsen
Norumbega
Bucksport
Rogers
Millis
Philadelphia
Calais
Sky Sign Foretells End of World Fear in Luray
In Luray Virginia on Sunday evening locals reported a remarkable sky phenomenon before a violent storm. A capital U appeared through a black cloud with an inverted capital C nearby and outlines of a tall cross, amid predictions of apocalyptic events, stirring fear among observers.
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Luray
Dam Gives Way at Stonewall Mills on Shenandoah River
In Woodstock Virginia a dam at Stonewall Mills owned by J. L. Triplett failed after last week's high water, with a section washed away Sunday night. Dynamiting at Triplett’s light and power plant aimed to halt water flow into a newly cut channel created by the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Stonewall Mills
Br. J. L Triplett
Shenandoah River
Pr. Triplett
Narrow escape as flood turns Strasburg street into river
Strasburg Virginia report: George H. Rudd had a narrow drowning scare Friday when floodwaters filled main street. He rowed a boat against a strong current toward a bridge but lost control. He grasped the bridge timbers as his craft went under and was rescued after the riverlike street swept him along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
George H. Rudd
Rudd
Ater
Portsmouth Club Faces Financial Crisis and Player Stand
In Roanoke Virginia special telegrams reveal Portsmouth stockholders refuse more funds and players demand guaranteed pay. President Griggs reports ongoing financial straits after meetings with Manager Stafford in Richmond. Jack Grim expected in Richmond and may take over the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Portsmouth
Wells
Stafford
Richmond
Jack Grim
Lord Acheson Weds Miss Carter in London Ceremony
Royal and diplomatic circles witnessed the wedding of Lord Acheson, son of Lord and Lady Gosford, to Miss Mildred Carter, daughter of Ridgely Carter, the American Minister to Bulgaria. Queen Alexandra and King George sent gifts. reception followed at Dorchester House. Mr. and Mrs. Carter provided their Chesham Street home.
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London
Edward
Continents
Lord Acheson
Lord
Gosford
Mildred Carter
Ridgely Carter
Bulgaria
St. George's
Hanover Square
Alexandra
Queen Alexandra
King George
Queen Mary
Paris
America
Miss Carter
Theodosia Acheson
Victoria Stanley
Rhoda Astley
Hastings
Mile
Irene de LaGrange
Louis de la Grange
Camilla Morgan
Carter
Elsie Nicoll
New York
Marion Scranton
Philadelphia
Marshall Roberts
Mary Ward
Alexandra Stanley
Canon Sheppard
Chapel Royal
Mr. Carter
Dorchester House
Reid
Colt Candidate for Senator Aldrich's Seat
Providence report notes Colonel Samuel P. Colt enters the race for Senator Aldrich's seat. Announcement comes from General Charles R. Brayton the Republican boss. Aldrich reportedly backs Henry S. Lippitt as his preferred successor.
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Aldrich
Providence
R. 1
Samuel P. Colt
Charles R. Brayton
Henry S. Lippitt
Seaman Jumps From Presidents Yacht Mayflower
Andrew J. Woodman, a 24 year old seaman on the President s yacht Mayflower anchored at the navy yard, jumped or fell overboard around 3 am Tuesday and drowned. No witnesses. Commander G W Logan heads a board of inquiry to determine accident or suicide. Body recovered. Woodman from 59 Park Avenue Hoboken New Jersey had served about two years in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Andrew J. Woodman
Navy Yard
G. W. Logan
Woodman
Park Avenue
Hoboken, N. J
Navy
Roosevelt Needed At Helm In Hughes Political Clash
Albany Special describes a fierce fight between Governor Hughes and political bosses over direct primaries graft probes and new revenue plans. A Senator says only Theodore Roosevelt can save Hughes, but ex president Roosevelt will stay out of politics for two months. The clash intensifies as legislators resist the graft investigation expansion and press for revenue measures.
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Albany
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Roosevelt
Confessions of a Barbarian on Art and Wealth
The author critiques journalism and art commerce, arguing publishers and corporations dominate culture. He mocks trademarks on great writers, warns against selling dreams for profit, and defends artistic integrity over money, railing against watered stock and the commodification of genius.
Quote on invention and ownership in Current Literature
A fragment discusses valuing the thief who appropriates another’s invention over the original author, arguing that society may “worship the devil” for successfully taking credit for much of what’s created. The reflective line critiques creativity and ownership.
Military Parade At Virginia Military Institute Attracts Witnesses
Many witnessed the Lexington Virginia Military Institute drills with a bayonet exercise and a sham battle scheduled for 10 o'clock. A Board of Visitors review closed the day as Alumni Day predicted a large turnout of the old cadets. The board heard General Nichols report rising attendance and facilities but kept furlough regulations for Christmas holidays unchanged.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Board of Visitors
R. A. James
Danville
Francis L. Smith
Alexandria
Astoria Salmon Packer Samuel Elmore Killed in Auto Crash
Samuel Elmore a wealthy salmon packer from Astoria Oregon was instantly killed Monday afternoon when his car collided with a Long Beach electric car. A young woman in his automobile also died at the scene. Elmore's wife reportedly ill at the Hotel Maryland.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Samuel Elmore
Astoria
Ore
Long Beach
Elmore
Maryland
Vanderbilt Crisis Deepens as Church Moves on Trustees
Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City faces trial before twelve Methodist elders in sixty days. Vanderbilt University officials including Chancellor Kirkland risk removal and nineteen trustees face ejection for insubordination as the Church sues in federal court to enforce ownership and control of the university. William Vanderbilt backs the rebel trustees against Church authority. Hendrix, as board president, supported the majority against Church ownership claims.
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Memphis
Tenn
E. R. Hendrix
Kansas City
Methodist Church
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
Methodist College of Bishops
University
South
Asheville
N. C
William K. Vanderbilt
Hendrix
College of Bishops
Woman Attacked by Black Man Near Fifth Street
Mrs. Mattie Van Dien, 28, left her husband minutes earlier and walking home near Fifth and Broad Streets was grabbed from behind by a tall dark man in shabby clothes. She resisted, screamed, and passersby attracted the assailant who fled into an alley. She suffered a facial injury and the thief took her hat before police and Detective Sergeant Wiley began investigating.
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Richmond
Mattie van Dien
North Fifth Street
Fifth
Broad Streets
Fifth Street
Grace
Franklin
Polce
Wiley
van Diens
Atlanta
van Dien
Peculiar Undertaker Bill Scrutinized by Coroner in Queens
Coroner A S Ambler of Queens county said he would bring the undertaker Thomas E Sharpe of 79 Flushing Avenue Astoria before the District Attorney over a 154.10 burial bill for Adolph Schmidt who died by his own hand. The bill included 10 for a coroner permit 2 50 for a Jamaica burial permit 3 40 for two transcripts and a 2 50 burial permit fee. The coroner called the charges improper and the undertaker defended them as standard practice noting Jamaica transport and transcript costs.
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New York
A. S. Ambler
Queens County
Thomas E. Sharpe
Flushing Avenue
Astoria
Augusta Schmidt
Adolph Schmidt
Board of Health
Jamaica
Ambler
Aes
Sharpe
Omnibus Public Buildings Bill Passed in House
The House approved the omnibus public buildings bill by a near party line vote, suspending the rules with no amendments allowed. The $20,000,000 package was greeted with loud rejoicing as opponents were silenced, illustrating Congress’ focus on business and readiness to work through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Congress
League Contracts and Releases in American League
CHICAGO ILL Special B B Johnson president of the American League announces approval of listed contracts and releases. Releases include Boston to Chicago French to Cleveland Niles to Minneapolis Pape to Toronto Donahue by Philadelphia to New Orleans P Barr By Chicago to San Francisco H Sutor to Cincinnati W Burns Contracts include with St Louis P Newman with Boston R Pont and G Mahoney with Chicago P Daugherty.
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Chicago
Ill
B. B. Johnson
Boston
Cleveland
Niles
Minneapolis
Pape
Toronto
Donahue
Philadelphia
New Orleans
P. Barr
San Francisco
H. Sutor
Cincinnati
W. Burns
St. Louis
P. Newman
R. Pont
G Mahoney
P. Daugherty
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Monroe Campbell
Roanoke
MR. Jack
Grok
Seaman
Presidents Yacht
George Sylvester Viereck
Mark Twain
John Minton
William Shakespeare, Inc
William Shakespeare
Francis Bacon
John Keats
Newarena
Poe
Hall of Fame
Whitman
Burley
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