Panama Route Endorsed by Senator Kittredge in Senate
Senator Kittredge of South Dakota spoke in the Senate praising the Panama route for the canal. He argued the Isthmian Canal Commission report proves title to Panama lands and noted Colombia's willingness to negotiate. He contrasted costs, lengths, and dangers with Nicaragua, urging Panama as the preferred route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kittredge
South Dakota
Senate
Panama
United States
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Maritime Canal Company
Cullom
Spooner
Costa Rica
Isthmian Canal Commission
Adjourning Congress By July 1 Says Senate Veterans
Washington June 16 senators with knowledge of Senate business say Congress will adjourn by July 1. They note beet sugar interests plan to oppose the Reciprocity bill by voting against its consideration while seeking amendments to defeat it. French reciprocity treaty favored as a possible amendment to the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Cuba
Senate and House at Odds Over Conference on Army Bill
In Washington on June 16, a Senate debate began over Proctor of Vermont’s motion to conference with the House on the Army Appropriation bill. The House had previously refused Senate amendments. Tillman called the move a white flag while Allison urged caution, and Proctor withdrew the motion after sharp exchanges about the Senate’s rights and the olive branch gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Proctor
Vermont
House
Allison
Tillman
Special Conference Committee
Foraker
Capitol
Higher pay for postmasters at presidential offices
Washington June 16. In the readjustment of Postmasters salaries, 2 080 postmasters will receive increased salaries totaling 252 200 beginning July 1. This year sees 259 more increases than last year, the largest in postal history. There will be 219 reductions totaling 25 800, below the average. Twenty four offices of the second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presidential Post
Postal Service
Postmaster Class Reassignments Upgraded and Relegations
The service promotes 110 offices from third to second class and advances two offices to first class. Three hundred twenty one offices move from fourth to third class, the largest yearly total. Current counts: first class 220, second class 1 025, third class 3 495. Average postmaster salary rises from 1742 to 1790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Floral Park
Admiral Coghlan Chosen For Pauncefote Remains Ceremony
Secretary Moody orders Admiral Coghlan to report to Washington and lead the final U S ceremonies for the Pauncefote remains. Coghlan will take the coffin from Rock Creek Cemetery to a special train and thence to Annapolis. The family sails July 26 on the St Louis. Brooklyn to depart around July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moody
Admiral Coghlan
Brooklyn
New York Navy Yard
Lord Pauncefote
England
Annapolis
Rock Creek
St. Louis
Captain Clark Promoted to Rear Admiral in Navy
The President nominates Capt Charles E Clark to rise seven numbers in rank and become Rear Admiral. The release notes his Civil War service from Annapolis through Mobile Bay, the Oregon voyage around Cape Horn, and command roles at Mare Island, Boston, and various fleets. It also lists Joseph E Proffit named Consul at Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Charles E. Clark
Joseph E. Proffit
West Virginia
Pretoria
South Africa
Charles Edgar Clark
Vermont
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ossipee
Western Gulf
Mobile Bay
Farragut
Mare Island
Boston
North Atlantic
Asiatic
New Hampshire
Monterey
Clark
Maine
Havana Harbor
Mare Island Navy Yard
Spain
Oregon
Pacific
Cape Horn
Atlantic
San Francisco
The
Horn
Sampson
Santiago
Captain Lemly to retire and remain in office
The Naval Retiring Board report condemned Capt. Lemly the Judge Advocate General and he will join the retired list soon. He will be kept in the office by designation of the Secretary under the Chandler law until a permanent policy for his office is defined. Some naval duties may move to the Navigating Bureau leaving civil law questions to the Judge Advocate General’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Retiring Board
Lemly
Moody
Judge Advocate’s
Department
Captain Hobson Granted Three Month Leave of Absence
CAPT. HOBSON is on special duty at Elizabethport New Jersey and asked Secretary Moody for a three months leave due to eye problems. The request was approved after consultations with Admiral Taylor Constructor Bowles and Surgeon General Rixey. If no improvement is seen after the leave, he will be retired following a retiring board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hobson
Moody
Elizabethport
N. J
Admiral Taylor
Bowles
Rixey
Dock Charges Bill Passed By Senate In London Maritime Reform
Washington June 16 The Senate passed the London Dock Charges bill after days of debate with near unanimous support. The measure forbids masters agents or owners from including in bills of lading any clause that relieves negligence liability or shifts port or dock charges to the consignee, aligning shipping duties with legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
London Dock
United States
House moves to favor American ships for Philippines transport
In Washington on June 16 the House, by suspension of the rules, considers a bill allowing the Secretary of War to prioritize American built ships and crews for transporting government supplies to the Philippines. The measure permits use of American vessels where practical and offers subsidies if foreign options cost more than ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stevens
Minn
Secretary of War
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
Clayton
Ala
Slayden
Texas
Law bill defeat noted in a close 78 to 66 vote
The bill failed by 78 to 66 as two thirds majority approved earlier in the session, with several members opposing the measure. The drama focused on a direct application of the ship to a few individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicious
Ace
Lincoln Memorial Plans Backed By House With $25,000 Approval
The House unanimously approved under suspension of rules a $25,000 appropriation for Lincoln Memorial plans in Washington. A member asked if the inscription had been chosen, and debate followed with a quip about a possible inscription referencing belief in the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Abraham Lincoln
Gaines
Tenn
House Adopts $100,000 for Fort Greene Prison Ship Monument
Under suspension of the rules the House adopted a resolution authorizing a $100,000 appropriation to build a monument honoring the prison ship martyrs at Fort Greene Brooklyn N Y. The action reflects a formal tribute program tied to a historic maritime tragedy observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
House Today
Fort Greene
Brooklyn
N.Y
Cuban Minister Presented Credentials at White House
Washington June 16 Senor Gonzales de Quesada the new Cuban Minister was escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay and presented his credentials to President Roosevelt. The formal exchanges were conventional and ended with warm handshakes reflecting long-standing friendship and mutual respect. Secretary Hay noted his thirty-two year effort culminating in the Cuba mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor Gonzales de Quesada
White House
Hay
Roosevelt
Republic of
Cuba
Legation
Madrid
Daniel B. Sickles
United States
Spain to Send a Minister to Cuba
MAPRID June 16. The government has decided to appoint a minister to the Cuban Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Maprid
Bills Passed in Washington Senate and House Actions
Senate authorizes Santa Fe Pacific Railroad to sell or lease property and franchises. War secretary directed to donate up to 15000 bronze cannons for Worcester County statue of Major General Charles Devens. Oath for ship ownership may be made by any authorized vessel owner agent. House bills amend Indian pensions act and authorize a monument to General Hugh Mercer at Fredericksburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fé Pacific Railroad
Secretary of War
Massachusetts
Charles Devens
Worcester County
Mass
HOUSE
Senate
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
Violation of Building Laws Heard by City Aldermen
The Committee on Fire held a special session to review building law violations. Superintendent Stewart was asked to attend but was delayed to Atlantic City. a week’s postponement was granted with obligation to appear. Alderman Wirth vowed to pursue any law violations to the fullest extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Stewart
Wirth
McGill
Atlantic City
Alderman Wirth
Lawrenceville Prep Commencement Opens New Gymnasium
Princeton June 16. The Lawrenceville Preparatory School held first day commencement exercises in the auditorium with a program of speeches and activities. In the afternoon field and track games took place on the athletic grounds as the school formally opened its new $100,000 gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Lawrenceville Preparatory School
Weather Outlook Across Regions With Winds and Warnings
The day brings generally fair conditions with showers along the New England coast and in the middle Rocky Mountain and Southern slope regions. Moderate temperatures east of the Appalachians, rising elsewhere, with northwest to west winds along the coasts. Storm warnings from Eastport to Baltimore and flood warnings for South Carolina rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Middle Rocky Mountain
Appalachians
Middle Atlantic
Great Lakes
South Atlantic
Gulf
European
Grand Banks
Eastport
Baltimore
South Carolina
Cross Town Tunnel Franchise Terms Arranged for City Revenue
The Rapid Transit Commission approved a long term Jersey City to Queens tunnel franchise with Pennsylvania Railroad. City payments total 2 478 415 dollars over twenty five years with readjustment every twenty five years and possible increases if the Thirty first Street route is used. The plan includes two to four new tracks, a terminal in Queens, land acquisition, and controlled construction timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander E. Orr
Charles Stuart Smith
Grout
Rapid Transit Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Long Island
Low
John H. Starlin
Stalin
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Hudson River
West Thirty-first Street
East River
Queens
Thirty-second Street
Ninth Avenue
Seventh
Fifth Avenues
Thirty-third Street
Seventh Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Thirty-first
Ninth Avenues
Fourth Avenue
Manhattan
City and Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Queens County
Thompson Avenue
Terminal
Cit
Orr
Justice Truax Witnesses in Price Grand Larceny Trial
Justice Truax testified as chief witness in the trial of Richard F Price a lawyer who faced grand larceny charges in General Sessions before Judge Newburger. Complainant Elizabeth Rohleder said she paid 500 dollars for a deceitful divorce decree and a bogus seal. Truax denied issuing any decree on February 27 1902 and said the document was fraudulent. The jury found Price guilty and he was remanded to the Tombs for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Truax
Richard F. Price
Pulitzer
Madison Avenue
Price
Newburger
Elizabeth Rohleder
East Eighteenth Street
Truax
Race War Threat Looms Over Indiana Health Resorts
Reports say French Lick and West Baden with the surrounding valley face a looming race war as white groups post evacuation notices for Black workers and threaten violence. Governor Durbin is kept informed as local officials warn of possible outbreak and seek state protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
French Lick
West Baden
Indiana
Race War in Illinois Rages At Eldorado Pastor Defies Mob
In Carbondale on June 16 a second attack targeted Rev. Peter Green of Eldorado AME Church. The mob ordered him to leave in 24 hours or face death as white resistance to an anti Negro crusade grows. Officials consider selling the Normal and Industrial School site to relocate. Three men wounded so far, none fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Carbondale
Ill
Peter Green
Eldorado
Kentucky yellow poplar price hike by action of hardwood group
Cincinnati Ohio June 16 Yellow poplar price advanced today by 1 per hundred feet following action by the Kentucky district of the National Hardwood Lumbermen's Association. The price now stands at 5.50 per hundred feet after months at 2.50. Timber across Kentucky Virginia West Virginia and Tennessee has nearly all been cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
National Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Exempt Property Valuation Across Five Boroughs
The Department of Taxes and Assessments published the exempt property totals by borough. Manhattan leads with 463,342,850 dollars. Bronx 42,767,960 dollars. Brooklyn 117,594,537 dollars. Queens 11,605,560 dollars. Richmond 4,534,698 dollars. Five borough total equals 639,745,614 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Taxes and Assessments
City Record
Five Boroughs
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Army moves and retirements toll from U S Service list
The United Service announces Captain William D. Conrad is retired due to physical disqualification effective June 13. First Lieutenant Edward W. Pinkham resigns as Assistant Surgeon. Captains Barker West Foster reassigned or to depart for the Philippines or home. Several lieutenants assigned, transferred, or ordered for duty in various posts and units across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Conrad
Fifteenth Infantry
Edward W. Pinkham
Walter B. Barker
San Francisco
Philippines
Parker W. West
Eleventh Cavalry
Arthur B. Foster
Nineteenth Infantry
William H. Bisbee
Augustus F. Dannemiller
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Dannemiller
Columbus Barracks
Leo B. Dannemiller
Eleventh Infantry
Charles A. Hunt
Twelfth Infantry
Hunt
Fort Warren
Harrison S. Kerrick
Coast Artillery
Artillery
Fred T. Austin
Theodore H. Koch
John P. Story
Fort Monroe
Edward Kimmel
Wright Smith
John R. Procter, Jr
Frederick W. Phisterer
Robert H. C. Kelton
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Alcatraz Island
Fort Miley
Cal
Alcatraz
Fort Casey
Washington
Navy ships traverse worldwide ports in mid June movements
The Yankton, Dahlgren, Lebanon, Ranger, Leonidas, Atlanta, Helena, Kentucky, Celtics, and New York reach various ports from Port Royal to Chefoo between June 14 and June 16. The torpedo boat Bailey is placed out of commission at Norfolk on June 14.
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Washington
Port Royal
Dahlgren
Newport
Lebanon
San Juan
Ranger
Acapulco
Leonidas
St. Vincent
W. I
Atlanta
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Helena
Nanking
Kentucky
Yokohama
Celtics
Zamboanga
New York
Chefoo
Bailey
Norfolk Yard
Night town property damage notes
From 12 o clock Sunday night to 12 o clock Monday night entries list damages including addresses such as 215 ec Avenue and 131 Wooster Street with amounts noted from trifling to 1000 dollars. Names include Antonio Carina Empire ss Comny Max Charlilsky Penn Murray Isaac Ho and Jacob Salinsky with events at Madison Street Henry Street and Monroe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ec Avenue
Bleecker Street
Antonio Carina
Wooster Street
Empiress Comny
Monroe Street
Max Goldsean
152Adison Street
Jacob Salinsky
Henry Street
Max
Charlilsky
Ele Ity-Fifth Street
Penn Murray
Ninth Avenue
Isaac Ho
Arrival Of Buyers
Howe & Stetson of New Haven and E. M. Seely of New York show items from 52 Franklin Street. Hecht Brothers of Baltimore and Lowenstein Brothers of Memphis display dry goods and fabrics at Herald Square. J L Brandeis & Sons of Omaha and J E Hurst of Baltimore list carpets notions and mens wear at Hotel Imperial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe & Stetson
New Haven
Brandeis, J. L., & Sons
Omaha, Neb
H. H. Brandeis
J. B
Couture trims and ruffles catalog entry
A catalog line lists cambric and muslin fabrics trimmed with tucks and embroidery ruffle. Cambric 24c. Muslin 29c. Wide embroidery flounce 49c.
Hotel Imperial Ad List of Dry Goods Firms Across Cities
A long OCR style sweep lists numerous dry goods and related shops affiliated with the Hotel Imperial network or nearby hotels. It names firms such as Barnard Sumner Putnam Worcester and Syracuse Dry Goods, with managers like George E. Wheat and J. Glaser, spanning cities including Worcester Syracuse St. Louis and Baltimore plus addresses at Broadway Leonard Street and Frankline Street. The compilation mentions goods from cloaks and suits to millinery and notions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Imperial
Barnard-Sumner-Putnam Company
Worcester
Mass
George E. Wheat
Franklin Street
Syracuse Dry Goods Company
Syracuse
W. A. Hunter
Leonard Street
Woodhull, Goodale & Bull
H. Woodhull, Woolens
Hotel Imperial
Glaser, A., & Co
St. Louis
Albert
Strange
Millinery Company
St. Paul
Minn
J. Strange
Millinery
Normandie
White
R. H., Company
Boston
A. I. Jolkut
Broome Street
Gutman, Joel & Co
Baltimore
M. Bass
T. Steibel
Ladies
T. Shepard
Grand Street
Victoria Hotel
Peck
George B
Dry Goods’ Company
Kansas City
W. H. Bahret
Walker Street
Cadillac
Goldenberg Brothers
Jn. R. Goldenberg
Grand Hotel
Kelly & Healy
Scranton
Penn
M. J. Healey
Criterion Hotel
Singer Brothers
M. A. Singer
Woolens
Hoffman House
Marks, Rothenberg & Co
Meridian
Miss
L. Rothenberg
J. Armer
Fancy
Finch, Young & McConville
Sharp, Hosiery and Underwear
Victoria
McCarthy, D., & Sons
Wneis, & O'Hara
J. McDonald
Herald Square
Beadle & Sherburne Company
Rochester
N. Y
R. B. Sherburne
Eliasberg Brothers
Selma
Aia
H. Eliasberg
Marlborough
Hunter & Hunter
Detroit
Mich
J. Kidner
White Street
Vendome
Lowenstein
B., & Brothers
Memphis
Indianapolis
Ind
E. Havens
Church Street
Smith, M. E., & Co
Omaha
Neb
W. Roney
Carson, Pirie, Scott &Co
Chicago
Ill
C. E. Woodward
Boys’ Clothing
Worth Street
Notable Guests at Major Hotels Listed City Officials Diplomats
A roster of prominent visitors stays at leading hotels including Waldorf Astoria with Herbert H. D. Pierce and Rodman Wanamaker, Holland with Dr. P. Engelhorne, and Manhattan with W. E. Revillon. Other entries name Champlain, Cambridge, Navarre, Astor and Empire listings featuring military officers, ministers, and academics from the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
Herbert H. D. Pierce
Washington
L. D. Thoman
Chicago
Lynde Harrison
New Haven
Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Kittredge
Sena
Naval Board
Judge Advocate General
Capt. Hobson
Bill
Pneumatic Tool CO
DEAL
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Fneumatic Tool Company
Great Britain
Europe
Treasury
New York Exchange
Lawrenceville
Faur
Theew York Times
Weather Bureau
TIMES
Printing House Square
Cccevescseseesss II Weather Bureau
Report of
Indiana Health Resorts
Illinois
the United Service
Army
Navy
R. S. Blakeman
Hartford
R. H. Macy & Co
Nacys
14Th St
Sixth Avenue
34Th
35Th Street
Maslin Underwear Sale
New York Harbor
Manhattan Railway Co
New York City
Sao Shannon
Pain
Ey and Company i
Frans Daniels
Min
S. Shubert
Nixon & Zhumern
Dance & Talbot
THEA
Lulu "Glaser
Warden
Ann
Shi
Cherry Blossom Grove
Hammerstein
Av. Aradise
International Vaude- Gardensville
St. At
Ek Inc
Ederer
Terrace Garden
Sosa" Flotow
Martha
N Lex
Star Robinson-Temple- Bohemian
Keith
Ana
Cinematograph, Musee
St. Nicholas
Sts. Ev
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