Peck Defends Exhibition Management Amid Charges
Paris dispatch reports Commissioner General Peck rebutting Arkansas Senator Jones. He says U S appropriations are leaner than other nations, more territory to cover, six buildings, and no space sold by staff. He claims all expenditures are vouched, audited, and approved, with no exhibitor complaints.
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Treasury
Character of American Appointees Reported to Senate
Washington June 2 The President sent to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State detailing the Paris Exposition Commission appointees residence and expenditure for January March 1900 totaling 211583. Hay quotes Commissioner Peck on appointment fitness above geography and party. Expenditures include salaries 50130 travel 20 miscellaneous 35004 Paris 35510 temporary services 000 telegraphs 1868 and more with insurance and building construction costs and travel strikes noted.
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Vendome Day to Feature Franco American Demonstration
Paris reports the Vendome celebration will include a Franco American demonstration next Monday. Ambassador Porter will depart Sunday to attend the unveiling of a Count de Rochambeau monument, funded by embassy members and other Americans. The cabinet has officialized the event by sending War and Navy ministry representatives.
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Navy
Wild Steer of China Dead in Kennebec County
The wild steer that terrorized China Albion and Unity for months was killed after a life of rampage. A man named Jordan was gored to death last week drawing cows to pasture. Eight hunters trailed the beast to Albion where a fierce battle ensued, ending with twenty four shots and a triumphant carcass carried to the village for a barbecue and dinner.
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American Steel and Wire starts new bar mills in Cleveland
In Cleveland on June 2, American Steel and Wire Company began operating its twelve and eighteen inch bar mills. One bloom mill closed for repairs while another began operation. The Bessemer department will be shut during June for repairs, leaving three hundred men out of work for the period.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Bessemer
Dr Storrs Ill As New Pilgrims Pastor Begins
The Rev H P Dewey will preach at the Church of the Pilgrims Brooklyn today as successor to Rev Dr Richard S Storrs. The retired pastor, aged and frail, lies ill at 80 Pierrepont Street and may not recover. Doctors express little hope for improvement.
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Clarence Cook Dies at 72 in Fishkill Landing
Clarence Chatham Cook, veteran American art critic and author, died at his home in Fishkill Landing, New York, after a long illness. Born in 1828 in Dorchester Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he wrote for The New York Tribune and Paris correspondence, attacked Gen di Cesnola, and became an authority on archaeology and antiquities. He authored The House Beautiful and edited Liitke's History of Art, ending a notable career in art criticism.
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Odell Comments on Vice Presidential Prospects
B B Odell Jr chairman of the Republican State Committee visited headquarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He said he could not discuss local politics during his absence and noted Western interest in a Western vice presidential candidate, with many Californians favoring U S Grant and a New Yorker also preferred. He refused to assess specific nominees and warned against assuming any state is safe until votes are counted.
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Live Wire in a Tree in Newark
Michael Gunsberg, thirteen, climbed a tree at Hilards and Clinton Avenues and gripped a live dangling wire. He fell, sustaining a severe scalp wound and burns, then was carried to City Hospital in an unconscious state. A man used his coat to remove the wire. doctors feared for his recovery after a 2000-volt shock.
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Rochester School Fraud Inquiry Expects Arrest Warrant
Albany June 2 County Judge Clifford D Gregory to announce Monday at 10 00 whether the evidence before the Rochester School fraud inquiry warrants arrest of any person while awaiting Grand Jury action He added that it would be unfair to name individuals or decide now.
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Clifford D. Gregory
Rochester
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International Missionary Union Meeting Summaries Held
Clifton Springs New York June 2 At the International Mission tary Union meeting speakers from Mexico India Korea Italy and Japan addressed self-support self-government and other field conditions Rev A L Graybill John Mc Laurin David Downey F S Miller C W Cushing Mrs A T Graybill D C C Vinton led by President J T Gracey with benediction Speakers included Miss Agnes E Baskerville Miss Mary L Winn Miss Caroline Chittenden and Mr Worrall from Arabia.
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International Missiontary Union Today
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Mexico
John McLaurin
India
David Downey
F. S. Miller
Korea
C. W. Cushing
Italy
A. T. Graybill
D. C. C. Vinton
J. T. Gracey
Agnes E. Baskerville
Mary L. Winn
Japan
Caroline Chittenden
China
Mr. Worrall
Arabia
Efforts To Quash Thomas Indictments
Reports that the March Grand Jury indictments against Capt. Andrew J. Thomas of the Tenderloin were dismissed. a motion to dismiss was filed by Abram I. Elkus, with ADA John F. McIntyre opposing. Justice Fursman reserved judgment amid claims the Grand Jury acted improperly and received improper evidence. Thomas arraigned on three counts under Penal Code 154 for neglect of duty regarding Tivoli and Doré and the Haymarket. bail set at $1,000. Devery defends Thomas’s conduct and tenure.
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Signor Marconi Discusses Wireless Use in Africa and Navies
Signor Marconi, the wireless telegraph inventor, arrived on the St. Paul and told Hoffman House press he came on private business. He reported fifty miles range tests in Delagoa Bay and noted ten instrument sets in Lord Roberts's army despite limited communication.
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Man Thrown Fifty Feet After Crossing Train Collision
Patrick Burns, 61, of Newark, was driving across Lackawanna Railroad First Street crossing when a train struck his wagon. His team was hit, horses injured, and Burns suffered only minor bruises after a dramatic toss of about fifty feet. Gates were out of order and a flagman warned him, yet he drove ahead. He remained conscious and asked who hit him as onlookers rushed to assist. A demolished horse and injured animal prompt the alert. Free Band Concert Brighton Beach advertised.
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New Yorkers Aid Brazil Debt Rescue Report
A Rio de Janeiro report claims Brazil escaped a severe crisis with New York capital. London bankers helped, centering South American finance, with a $300000 loan. Arbuckle Brothers, a major American interest, supposedly gained concessions for their coffee business. Firm members declined to confirm or deny the deal.
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Boxers Kill Europeans and Wound Four Near Tientsin
June reports from Tientsin describe a massacre of thirty foreigners escaping from Paotingfu by a force of over sixty Boxers armed with rifles and spears. One killed, four wounded, the group ten miles away awaiting relief. Peking notes 349 American and foreign guards arrived amid the Dragon Festival. Christians flee to the city as Boxers move outfields. Government actions limited to occupying disturbance sites with no arrests or strong measures.
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Empress orders arrests of Chinese officials linked to British firms
ISHANGHAT June 2 The Empress Don ald orders Governor Shan Li to arrest Lin the Chinese manager of the Peking syndicate Kia head of the Shan Li Commercial Bureau and Fan a leading banker. The move targets alleged dangerous characters but is seen as a crackdown on those connected with British enterprises.
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Mayor Harrison Up a Tree in Michigan Bear Attack
In forests near Parauette Michigan a huge black bear lies dead with two bullet wounds after chasing Mayor Harrison up a large oak tree for over half an hour. Electrician Ellicott arrived and fired, killing the bear with a shot to its heart.
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Chicago Will Decision Sustains Bequests Totaling 100000
Six religious and charitable institutions win probate, upholding Leonard Gould will bequest of 100000. Judge Gibbons sustains the document’s validity after appeal from Probate Court. The ruling says witnesses need not be aware the instrument is a will or sign the document.
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Chicago
Scottish King Refloated After 1898 Wreck Near Renews
The British steamer Scottish King, en route from Antwerp to Boston and Baltimore with loss, rags, and general merchandise, ran ashore near Renews on November 30, 1898. A Kingston Ontario wrecking crew refloated her last night and will move the vessel to this port for dockage on Monday.
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Greene Buys Newport Estate To Become Summer Resident
Gen Francis V Greene of New York arrived at Newport on June 2 and has purchased the Pond estate on Ridge Road. He will likely become a permanent summer cottage owner at Newport, replacing Jamestown as his seasonal base, where he also owns a cottage, with hotels advertising cool summer rates in the city.
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Postal Clerks' Bill Fails to Pass House This Session
Washington reports that postal clerks who donated money to back the Classification bill by June 10 have wasted their funds. Officials say the bill will not pass this session and may not even reach a House vote, amid claims some organizers misled contributors. Representative Sperry and others express astonishment at the lack of progress and stress that no meeting or action will occur until next session.
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Postal Clerks Fund Under Postmaster Scrutiny
Postmaster Van Cott says he will investigate reports that the United National Post Office Clerks Association is raising funds through assessments in General and branch post offices to aid passage of the Classification bill. He plans to review the matter next week and report to Washington if substantiated.
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Suburban Homes and Trains Ad Promotes Low Rates
An advertisement invites readers to send a one cent stamp to George H. Daniels at Grand Central Station for a folder or to apply to New York Central ticket agents, highlighting suburban homes, fast trains, and low rates.
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Senator Chandler seeks ban on government employee groups
Washington June 2 Senator Chandler introduced a bill to prohibit civil service employees from organizing associations used to promote legislation. The measure targets postal clerks whose groups lobby on bills before Congress.
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Senator Hanna Accused Over Cuba Scandal Link
In Washington on June 2 the first effort to hold Senator Hanna personally responsible for E. G. Rathbone’s Cuba related misdeeds surfaced in the Senate. Senator Clay implied Rathbone was appointed to the Directorship of Posts to curry favor for Hanna, suggesting bribery of Ohio legislators. Pettigrew pressed for a direct accusation, but Clay cited the Fifty fifth Congress committee report as detailing Rathbone’s conduct in the Ohio senatorial contest without naming Hanna.
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Rathbone Must Remain in Cuba in Postal Inquiry
In Havana on June 2 the Lucha edition questions Rich and Reeves over unsubstantiated claims of Rathbone’s complicity. Rathbone is kept in Havana to aid a postal fraud investigation. secrecy surrounds the hearing while Reeves is released on bail. Bristow’s service changes draw critique.
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Princess Aribert of Anhalt Arrives in Washington
Princess Aribert of Anhalt arrives from New York and stays at the British Embassy with Lord and Lady Pauncefote. She prefers to be known as the Countess of Munsterberg, travels with Fraulein Von Chappins, and will organize entertainments according to her wishes.
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Captured Runaway Bolts In Queens Incident
Patrolman Charles Bruner of the Seventy-eighth Precinct in Queens captured a runaway horse attached to a grocer's wagon at Union Place Court yesterday afternoon. Bruner attempted to drive the wagon, the horse bolted, he jumped out breaking his left leg and sustaining cuts and bruises. He was taken home after treatment. The horse was recaptured by Mounted Policeman Kelly.
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American opera season in New York to feature Grau signings
Maurice Grau the American operatic manager has engaged Covent Garden star Philip Brozel, contralto Louie Meisslinger, and conductor Signor Seppilli for the forthcoming English opera season in New York.
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Maurice Grau
Philip Brozel
Covent Garden
Louie Meisslinger
Signor Seppilli
New York
Luxurious through car to St Louis joins Lackawanna Wabash line
The new through car leaves here daily after June 2 at 10 00 A M arriving St Louis 2 00 P M next day. Unexcelled meals at reasonable rates. Unrivaled scenery.
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Lackawanna-Wabash
House Passes Trust Bill Amid Minority Amendments Loss
Washington June 2 The House passed the Littlefield anti trust bill amending the Sherman act with a 273 to 1 vote. Only Rep Mann voted against. The measure broadens liability for contracts and conspiracies in restraint of trade and enables threefold damages. Minority amendments were defeated 260 to 8 and 122 to 133. The session adjourned at 30 P M.
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Ala
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Canal Improvement Survey Progress Albany June 2
State Engineer Bond reports surveys for the proposed 62 million canal improvements are advancing well. Seven survey parties operate on the Middle Division and six on the Western Division while Deep Waterway data reduce needed work. A foreman team compiles Champlain Canal data to plan further borings and surveys with mechanical locks feasibility due by July.
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Strike settlement averts Buffalo iron industry tie up
In Buffalo June 2 the caremakers and molders after long talks with foundrymen reached a mutual agreement ending a threatened strike that could have halted iron industry. The Liverymen's Association again refuses cabman demands. Several conferences in days past suggest the railroad strike may end with most workers returning Monday.
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