Controversy Rages Over Rodin Stay at Hotel Biron in Paris
Paris dispatch reports a national debate over whether Auguste Rodin should remain at the Hotel Biron after its sale to the state for 1 million dollars. Supporters warn of high costs to acquire his works while critics attack his business practices and questioned promises to donate his art. The issue divides authorities and public figures, with Le Figaro weighing in and no decision expected soon.
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New York Times
Paris
Chatelet Theatre Ballet
Auguste Rodin
Biron
Klotz
le Figaro
Poincare
Rodin
Liberté
Rodin Sards
Loubet
Briand
Clémenceau
Hanotaux
Rostand
Henry Bernstein
Henry Bataille
Paul Boncourt
Duc de Rohan
Figaro
Sacré Coeur
France
America
French Forces Slay Moors Near Fez
A French expedition under Gen Lyautey dispersed tribesmen six miles from Fez after shelling their camp. French casualties reported as nine killed and twenty eight wounded.
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Fez
Lyautey
D H Burnham Cremated in Heidelberg Cemetery
Daniel H. Burnham, designer of Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, was cremated at Heidelberg Cemetery after dying yesterday from diabetes. He was staying at a hotel with his wife, daughter and son-in-law.
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D. H. Burnham
Heidelberg
Daniel H. Burnham
Chicago
Heidelberg Cemetery
Mr. Burnham
New Fourth Act Planned for Hastings Play The New Sin
London reports George Tyler will write an additional act for The New Sin for American production. Hastings plans a New York supervision with the London cast, as the three act piece needs length for Broadway. The work follows Tyler's Scotland trip and Carlsbad visit while Hastings negotiates funding.
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London
George Tyler
Scotland
Robert Loraine
America
Carlsbad
MacDonald Hastings
Aviators Die in German Northwest Circuit Crash
German aviator Albert Buchstaetter and his passenger Lieut Stille were killed when their monoplane crashed at the start of a 425 mile Northwest Aviation Circuit near Bremen. The plane overbanked during a curve and buried itself. witnesses included the Grand Duke of Oldenburg.
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Albert Buchstaetter
Stille
Germany
Buchstaetter
Pees
Army Aviation Corps
Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Hanover
Brunswick
Lubeck
Hamburg
Fail to Fly Without Motor in Paris Aviette Test
The aviette competition for a $2000 prize to fly 33 feet without a motor failed to produce a flight. Several competitors tried but could not leave the ground amid strong winds. Aerial engineer M Voisin notes that a short windless flight does not solve the aviette problem and that about 1 1/2 horsepower is needed to lift a man and aviette for about 20 seconds.
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Paris
M. Voisin
Prince Henry on Dirigible Zepp III Flies Hamburg Bremen Return
The dirigible Zeppelin III made a flight from Hamburg to Bremen and back under Count Zeppelin in command. Prince Henry of Prussia and Burgomaster Burchardt were aboard. A storm prevented a Bremen landing, and the craft returned to Hamburg by nightfall.
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Bremen
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Prince Henry of
Prussia
Burchardt
King Alfonso Condoles on Wright Death
Madrid reports King Alfonso telegraphed condolences to Orville Wright on the death of his brother Wilbur Wright. The message expresses royal sorrow and sympathy to the Wright family.
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Alfonso Condoles
Wright
Madrid
Alfonso
Orville
Wilur
Descent Into Vesuvius Crater Captures Harsh Heat
The Daily Mirror publishes photographs of Prof. Mallada's descent into Vesuvius crater with his assistant. The party climbed 650 feet below the rim on a rope, braving hot powder and ash as the ground scorched like a frying pan.
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New York Times
London
The
Daily Mirror
Crater of
Vesuvius
Mallada
Mercalli
Doucet Treasures At Paris Auction
A Paris private view of the Doucet collection at Georges Galerie Petit drew amateurs and dealers. Experts told The New York Times the sale could realize about 2 500 000 dollars. Doucet sells everything without reserve amid global commissions and market anticipation.
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New York Times
Paris
Doucet
Georges Gallerie Petit
M. Doucet
THD Times
Clericals Gain in Belgian Elections Over School Question
Belgian parliamentary elections gave the Clericals the edge, gaining five provincial seats and a stronger capital showing. The long power struggle with Liberal Socialist forces centered on establishing denominational schools equal to state schools, with clerical calls for nonreligious education opposed by Liberals and Socialists.
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Brussels
Belgium
Cuban Rebels Loot and Burn La Maya in Cuba Action
Reports from Havana say General Estenez led 800 rebels to seize La Maya two miles from Santiago, burning the town after a brief clash with regulars. Regulars retreated, villagers fled, and insurgents vanished into the hills as authorities warn of further attacks and collect contributions from property owners.
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Estenez
la Maya
Cuba
Santiago
Sanguilly
Major Sanguilly
Daiquiri
Perea
Monteagudo
San Luis
Guantanamo
Ivonez
Havans
Plans for Sane Fourth Celebrations Across City
The Fourth of July Committee outlined thirteen safe celebrations in New York City with more to be added. The main event is at City Hall Park with speeches and a parade. Additional festivities include Italian festivals in Mulberry Bend and Jefferson Parks, tableaux by Joseph Barondess, a Hungarian event in Tompkins Square, Bohemian festival on First Avenue and Sixtieth Street, and neighborhood observances in Washington Park, Central Park, Mount Morris Park, and around Grant's Tomb.
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City Hall Park
Mulberry Bend
Thomas Jefferson Parks
Joseph Barondess
Tompkins Square
First Avenue
Sixtieth Street
Washington Park
Men’s Club
Central Park
The
History Club
Mount Morris Park
Harlem Board of Commerce
Grant’s
Steamer Brutus Founders Near Mindanao
The small steamer Brutus foundered off Samboanga Mindanao with the chief officer drowned and the rest saved, according to Manila dispatches dated June 2.
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Manila
Samboanga
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