Christian Science Controversy Over Mrs Eddy Leadership
Boston leaders defend Mary Baker Eddy amid a dispute sparked by Mrs Della Gilbert. Farlow releases a letter claiming Eddy remains active leader and drives in rain despite rumors. Gilbert accuses church of spiritual void and extortion, while church officials recount meetings and by law concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della M. Gilbert
Mary Baker G Eddy
Christian Science Church
Agen
Gilbert
Plaza Hotel
Boston
Albert Farlow
Christian Science Publication Committee
Clifford P. Smith
First Church of
Farlow
Mrs. Gilbert
Mrs. Eddy
Brookline
Brooklyn
Mother Church
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Feuch
Arrest of Bicycle Policeman on Extortion Charge
Bicycle Policeman William G. Frank of Hunter's Point station is arrested after noon by Sergis Mallam and Casey on extortion charges. Detectives, in disguise, tested speed on Thompson Avenue, observed Frank take money from a marked dollar under a stone, and confessed. He faces Tombs Court arraignment. Regan's chauffeur Bond was arrested for speeding, Regan posting bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Frank
Hunter's Point
Sergis
Mallam and Casey
Bingham
Thompson Avenue
Mallam & Casey
Jamaica
Frank
Mallam
Casey
Tombs Court
Lester F. Bond
West 100Th Street
James B. Regan
Knickerbocker
Regan
Auto Breaks A Boy's Leg In Harlem Speeding Incident
Emergency responders rushed 8 year old Frank Schwartz after a touring car struck him on West 125th Street near Seventh Avenue. Witnesses say Charles Renner's vehicle moved slowly. Renner was arrested on a technical assault charge. A second chauffeur Julian Faron faced charges for speeding on Broadway between 155th and 157th Street. Additional arrests followed for speeding on Broadway between 168th and 170th Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Renner
Third Street
Long Island City
Schwartz
Mr. Renner
Harlem Hospital
Broadway
155Th
157Th Street
Julian Faron
West Fifty-sixth Street
Henry F. Dimock
Wall Street
West 152d Street
Harlem Court
Henry Moran
West Fifty-ninth Street
Abraham Gottlieb
West 137Th Street
von Bertheld
168Th
170Th
Ex-Fire Chief Bresnan Fights Chauffeur After Near Rundown
Timothy J. Bresnan ex Fire Chief of Far Rockaway and his wife narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding automobile at Highland Avenue and the Boulevard Rockaway Beach. He punched the chauffeur on the running board after the car failed to slow. The car then sped toward Arverne with a fight breaking out among the occupants. Bresnan later obtained the vehicle’s number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Bresnan
Far Rockaway
Highland Avenue
Boulevard
Rockaway Beach
Two Chicago Churches Destroyed By Fire
Chicago police investigate two arson linked fires. The Austin Methodist Episcopal Church on Ohio Street and North Central Avenue burned early today, with $75,000 damage insured. Nearby Holiness Church was damaged about $1,000 in a separate blaze shortly before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Austin Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Street
North Central Avenue
Holiness Church
Schurman Rebukes Wilsons Pessimism In Higher Ed
In Ithaca on June 6 President Schurman of Cornell rejected Wilson's claim that intellectual life wanes in American universities. He argued newer Morrill act schools prosper, embrace science, and educate all classes, while older, literature‑driven institutions linger in social prestige. He cautioned that social appeal can lower scholastic standards and urged balance with literary study. Syracuse scene notes Bishop Wilson’s baccalaureate address and Chancellor Day’s defense of broad educational opportunity.
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New York Times
Ithaca
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Cornell
Schurman
New York
Europe
New England
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Nebraska
California
America
Oxford
Cambridge
Beene
Syracuse
N. Y
Luther B. Wilson
Philadelphia
Syracuse University
Taft Attends Washington University Baccalaureate
President Taft sat in the Lincoln pew at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church as Rev. Dr. Heridge of Ottawa preached the baccalaureate sermon to George Washington University graduates. Dr Reshige had accompanied Taft on Murray Bay golf outings last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Taft
Heridge
Ottawa
Canada
George Washington University
Reshige
Murray Bay
Mass Goer Dies in Parkville Church Tragedy
In two Parkville churches yesterday morning Charles Leitch of 26 Gravesend Avenue collapsed in the Immaculate Heart of Mary service and died of heart disease. Dr George Hynes aided him as he was carried from the church. Across town John Isler of 702 Cortelyou Road fainted at St Rose of Lima and was taken to Kings County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hynes
Leitch
St. Rose of Lima
East First Street
Washington Avenue
Parkville
John Isler
Cortelyou Road
Flatbush
Kings County Hospital
Gibboney Loses Close Primary Fight for District Attorney
In Philadelphia the reformers nearly toppled the Republican ticket as D Clarence Gibboney failed by about 5 000 votes to unseat incumbent Samuel P Rotan in the District Attorney primary. Gibboney carried the Democratic nomination and the William Penn line, amid a high turnout linked to the streetcar strike and trolley fare issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
D. Clarence Gibboney
Law and Order Society
Samuel P. Rotan
Gibboney
William Penn
Rotan
Reyburn
Wolf
Rapid Transit Company
Bruff Falls to Bruff? Allegheny Sheriff Victory Shifts Power
Judd Bruff of the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment won the Republican nomination for sheriff in Allegheny County, defeating Archibald Caer by about 10,000 votes. Ex State Senator William Flinn backed Bruff, while Senator George T. Oliver and Mayor Magee opposed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Penrose
Oliver
Judd Bruff
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Philippines
Archibald Caer
William Flinn
Bruff
George T. Oliver
Magee
Flinn
United States
Robert McAfee
Middies Parents Protest Overcrowded Naval Cruise
Relatives of Naval Academy midshipmen protest cramped quarters on the annual cruise set to depart tomorrow. The 1908 squadron uses four vessels, down from five, with concerns over Admiral’s quarters being reserved for Captain Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Olympia
Chicago
Hartford
Tonopah
Nevada
Ozank
Arkansas
Annapolis
Department
Cove
Middy Marriage Amid Navy Edict Sparks Talk
Miss Mary Ellen Scott married Midshipman Hugh Robert Van Deboe in Petersburg amid Secretary Meyers edict restricting midshipman marriages. Van Deboe and a Cleveland party attended. Scott is Petersburg based. Engagement announced between Midshipman Julian Summerville Hatcher and Eleanor Dashiell amid marriage permit doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Petersburg
Mary Ellen Scott
Hugh Robert van Deboe
Cleveland
Ohio
Meyer
van Deboe
J. S. van Deboe
Scott
Richard Clarke Scott
Annapolis
Julian Summerville Hatcher
Eleanor Dashiell
Robert J. Dashiell
Paul J. Dashiell
Torpedo Boat Winslow Disabled Tow to Beaufort
The revenue cutter Seminole towed the torpedo boat Winslow into Beaufort after picking her up east of Frying Pan Shoals. The Winslow, manned by naval reserves from New Bedford, was bound from Charleston to Norfolk and likely will be able to proceed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Beaufort
N. C
Frying Pan Shoals
New Bedford
Charleston
Norfolk
Four Balloons Still Racing Southward Near Record
A group of four balloons continued their southward course toward what may be a near record crossing. The tight formation maintained altitude as gusts tested their pace. Officials monitored the chase from a nearby launch site.
Endurance Balloon Race Ends with Multiple Landings
Five of nine balloons started in the Aero Club events landed by daybreak with Indiana’s entry dropping to earth at Shackel Island, Tennessee after water intake. Capt. Baldwin piloted Hoosier and Carl Fisher Indianapolis’s Indiana, both ending endurance runs. The Indianapolis team led by Dr Goethe Link and R J Irvin won the endurance contest at about twenty two hours, with Chicago second and Ohio third. The group contemplates further southward routes as records loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Aero Club of America
Aero Club of Indiana
Indiana
Shackel Island
Tenn
Fayetteville
Lincoln County
University City
John Berry
John McCullough
Blanche
Cleveland
A. H. Morgan
J. H. Wade
Columbus
Ind
Nashville
St. Louis III
Baldwin
Fisher
T. 8
Hoosier
Carl G. Fisher
Chicago
C. A. Coey
John Bennett
Scottsville
Goethe Link
R. J. Irvin
Westmoreland
Ohio
H. W. Thompson
Salem
J. Blake
Canton
International Aeronautic Federation
Carl Fisher
G. L. Bumbaugh
Link
France
St. Louis
James Gordon Bennett
Florida
Mexico
Balloon pass over Fort Payne tracks Indianapolis lift
A balloon believed to be one of the nine that left Indianapolis at 3 P M yesterday passed Fort Payne Alabama at 5 P M today. The basket held two passengers and the craft moved southeast at about one mile altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Payne
Ala
Indianapolis
New Aeroplane Tested at Hammondport Flight Trials
The new aeroplane built for the Aeronautical Society was tested in Hammondport New York by G H Curtiss. Two straight flights covered half a mile and a full mile in the cleared field. The machine flew fast and glided well after the engine shut off. Further trials planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammondsport
N. Y
The
Aeronautical Society
G. H. Curtiss
French Airship Express Plans Paris to Four Cities
Paris reports plans by the National Aerial League to inaugurate an express dirigible service in a few months. Five airships, capacity eight to fifteen passengers, speed about 30 mph, lengths 200 to 270 feet, will operate from Paris to Fontainebleau Orléans Deauville and Nancy with routes stopping at Meaux and Rheims. Nancy airship already built. Service could start in September weather permitting.
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New York Times
Paris
National Aerial League
League
Fontainebleau
Orléans
Deauville
Nancy
Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe
Santos Dumont
Eiffel Tower
Meaux
Rheims
Goodale Airship Flies Over Palisade Park
Frank B. Goodale, who narrowly escaped drowning in the Hudson last week while returning to the Jersey shore after visiting Grant's Tomb, made a successful flight over Palisade Amusement Park. He adjusted the shafting and engine, rode the wind to shore, and reached 500 feet, his best height since arriving at the park, soon planning another circuit of Grant's Tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Goodale
Hudson River
Jersey
Grant
Palisade
Goodale
Tomo
Alfonso Undergoes Nose Operation In Bordeaux
A Madrid newspaper reports King Alfonso recently had a minor nose operation by Bordeaux specialist Dr Moore. The procedure is described as very successful and the king's health is improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
San Sebastian
Alfonso
Moore
Stolen Brass Aboard Ships Delays Manila Squadron Departure
The Galveston and the Denver report thefts involving two warrant officers and several seamen delaying Rear Admiral Giles B. Harber's Manila squadron departure. Brass and engine room material totaling 2500 pounds were stolen on Decoration Day and sold in Yokohama. value estimated at $1,000. Courts martial ordered.
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Tokio
Giles B. Harber
Manila
Galveston
Denver
Yokohama
Woman Violinist Killed in Philadelphia Home
Mary Atmekjian a 23 year old Armenian violinist, was found with a bullet wound in her heart at her Philadelphia home. Her husband Krigor A Atmekjian claimed she killed herself but he was detained for coroner's inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mary Atmekjian
Krigor A. Atmekjian
Sahag Horspian
Hope for Lower Cables Hopes Grim for Imperial Press Conference
London reports the Imperial Press Conference opening with focus on cheaper cable rates between England and colonies. Lord Rosebery and Henniker Heaton push for tax relief and reduced tolls, aiming to strengthen empire communications. Lord Burnham hosts delegates at Beaconsfield despite rain disrupting events and river fete plans.
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NEW York Times
London
Imperial Press Conference
Foreign Office
England
Henniker Heaton
Lord Rosebery
Shepherd’s Bush
Har
Lord Burnham
Daily Telegraph
Imperial Press Congress
Beaconsfield
Lord Desborough
Orange Hatters Strike Sparks East Orange Robbery Link
East Orange detectives link a hardware store robbery to the local hatters strike, noting 13 revolvers and daggers taken while others items were left behind. Officials warn of possible further trouble as Danbury hat manufacturers plan to reopen on open shop terms, hoping the strike ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
Hatters
George F. Werner
Lfe
Orange Valley
Reilly
Danbury
Conn
Salem scout cruiser Salem reaches Newport for coal and Liberia voyage
United States scout cruiser Salem commanded by Commander Albert L Key arrives in Newport from Quincy Mass after repairs at Fore River Shipyard. After coaling the ship will proceed to Liberia via the Azores to join scouts Chester and Birmingham with a homeward run test and turbine data from water consumption tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newport
United States
Salem
Albert L. Key
Quincy
Mass
Fore River
Liberia
Azores
Chester
Birmingham
Taft Tariff Stance Questioned Amid Senate Talks
Washington reports indicate the tariff bill nears completion in the Senate with Aldrich pushing for his preferred schedule while Taft maintains a calm public stance on revision. MacVeagh’s Chicago speech adds to confusion over what constitutes real downward revision and whether Taft will veto the measure if it strays from promised reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Taft
MacVeagh
Chicago
Finance Committee
White House
Beveridge
Aea
Pecces
Ee Taft
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X-Scientists
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Mother Church of Christ, Scientist
Poston
Dimock
Wilson
Western
Dr. Heridge
Washington University
Charles Leitch
Curtiss
French Airship Express
Rosebery
Imperial
Orange Strikers
Treasury
Rhode Island
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