European congress fears American cotton monopoly sparks debate
At the fifth International Congress of Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers in Paris Europe frets over American control of raw cotton prices. Delegates urge stops to speculation and promote colonial production to counterbalance US output, while American reps push Southern growth and emigration to the South.
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Paris
International Congress of
Europe
Moritz Schany
Atlantic
United States
Herr Schang
Africa
Egypt
D. A. Tomkins
Charlotte
A.S. Perrill
Chicago
Daan
Perrill
Congress
Cotton Prospects Normal With 32 Million Acres Planted
The first cotton report of the season shows 32,081,000 acres planted this spring. May 25 condition is 79.7 percent, up from 70.5 percent last year. Area includes planted and expected plantings, about one tenth of one percent greater than last year’s area, with 1906 growing-crop condition at 84.6 percent.
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New Orleans
Bureau
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Cunard Offers New Mortgage Debenture Stock
Cunard Steam Ship Company issues 800000 pounds in 4 1/2 per cent mortgage debentures redeemable 1911 to 1920 at 102. Issue price 97. Stock authorized to fund new tonnage and general expansion. First charge on twelve vessels provides security for the issue.
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London
Cuard Steamship Company
No Finnish Cabinet Yet Reported in Helsinki
Helsinki reports Gen. von Boeckman has not formed a new Finnish Cabinet. Old leaders refuse to join, fearing harm to their party in the July elections. Five ministers resigned May 21 after Premier Stolypin condemned Separatist policies in the Duma. Ex-Premier Mechelin to run for Diet.
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Helsingfors
von Boeckman
Finland
Stolypin
Senate
Mechelin
Diet
Soldier secrets sold. German author Schiwara jailed
Leipsic reports Herr Schiwara, a noted author, sentenced by the Imperial Court to twelve years in prison and loss of civil rights for revealing German military secrets to France. Ten years to be served under police supervision. The case drew local sensation after autumn manoeuvres amid suspected noncommissioned officers.
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Leipsic
Imperial Court
Herr Schiwara
France
Exodus of Chinese in Manchuria Shocks St Petersburg
Based on letters from Harbin a serious boycott on Japanese wares has spread in Manchuria. All major Chinese merchants join the movement despite anticipated losses on stock. National solidarity stands out as Russian residents worry over a Chinese exodus of domestics and workers recalling the Boxer era.
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ST. Petersburg
Harbin
Manchuria
Government Ends Suspended Guarantees in Barcelona
Madrid reports the government has lifted the decree suspending constitutional guarantees in Barcelona and Gerona due to improved conditions after last December’s terrorist campaign.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Gerona
Duke Chaulnes Death Attributed To Heart Disease
Shonts denies drugs in the Duc de Chaulnes death in Paris noting heart disease as the cause. He recounts his daughter’s illness, her improving condition, and plans for her to stay abroad with the Duchess d Uzes and family support. Chapman reports on Anna Gould era plans and possible marriage timing.
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Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Europe
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Duc de Chaulnes
Shonts
America
Paris
d’Uzes
E. I. Chapman
Mme
Anna Gould
Naples
Hoboken
Mr. Chapman
Italy
Prince de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Calm Restored in Samos After Shelling
A dispatch from the French Consul in Vathy Samos reports tranquillity has returned. Troops guard the Consulates and main businesses while shelling damage from Turkish warships is described as insignificant.
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Constantinople
Vathy
Samos
New Russian Loan Proposed to Cover Budget Deficit
St Petersburg June 2 Finance Minister Kokovsoff urged immediate internal loan of 100 million dollars to fund the 2008 deficit and other expenditures. Duma approval required. Allocation includes 50 million for deficit, 5 million for famine relief, 30 million for War and Marine munition stockpiles. Loan may precede budget ratification, issue likely via bank syndicate. State Savings Banks to take about 35 million. Market rally aids argument as Russian securities climb. Interest set at 5 percent.
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Russia
M. Kokovsoff
Finance Ministry
Shipbuilding Exposition Opens in Berlin
Emperor William and the Empress with King Gustave and Queen Victoria inaugurate the Shipbuilding Exposition in Berlin. Diplomatic corps and Naval Attachés attend as Lieut. Commander R. Belknap represents the United States. Exhibits include gold and silver models of vessels from Vikings to modern warships and transatlantic liners.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Gustave
Queen Victoria
Sweden
R. Belknap
United States
United Service assignments announced for military officers
Washington reports multiple officer transfers and duties. Capt S Rice becomes Professor of Military Science at the College of St Thomas in St Paul. Major F Wheeler retired and relieved on assignment at MIT Boston. Capt W S McNair joins Examining Board at Fort Riley while Lieut G Compton moves to the U S Military Prison at Fort Leavenworth.
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United States Military Prison
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
C. Stewart
Omaha
Neb
Fort Russell
Wyo
Shipping arrivals and sailings from diverse ports
Arrivals listed include vessels at Newport and multiple U S ports such as Astoria Guantanary Norfolk Buffalo California City Santa Barbara and Kongkong. Sailed vessels include Rocket from Norfolk to Indian Head and Eagle from Guantanamo to Annapolis and Portsmouth NH.
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Newport
Preble
Farragut
Fox
Davis
Astoria
Uncas
Guantanary
Aareend
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Buffalo
California City
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
California
Santa’ Barbara
Alabama
Kongkong
Rocket
Indian Head
Eagle
Guantanamo
Annapolis
Portsmouth
N. H
Guggenheim Denies Rumor of Family Faith Change
Benjamin Guggenheim arrived from Europe aboard the Mauretania and at the Hotel St. Regis last night denied published reports that members of the Guggenheim family planned to change their religious faith. He stated, so far as he and the family are concerned, the rumor is false. He offered no further detail about the reference to a specific member.
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Benjamin Guggenheim
Europe
Mauretania
St. Regis
Guggenheim
Guggenheim Family Debate Suppressed Public Discussion
William Guggenheim, son of Meyer Guggenheim, declined to discuss ongoing matters, citing religious beliefs as a personal matter in the public discourse. The reports mention his name but he remains silent on the contemplated actions.
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William Guggenheim
Meyer Guggenheim
Missing Brooklyn Man Schultz Vanished After Ferry Ride
Christian Schultz, an 86 year old Brooklyn businessman, left with intent to go to Staten Island after being escorted to the ferry. He has not returned by Thursday afternoon and was last seen after boarding the ferryboat at the Brooklyn shore. Authorities search the area for the missing man.
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Brooklyn
Christian Schultz
Schultz
Staten Island
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