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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
2
New York officials outline a flotilla salute for Col Roosevelt and a land parade from the Battery to Washington Square. Police and detectives prepare coverage with 500 plainclothes officers, inspectors, captains, and ambulances staged for the Roosevelt reception crowds.
Ex Governor Benjamin Odell refused a seat on the State Republican special committee chosen by Chairman Woodruff to meet Col. Roosevelt tomorrow. He said he sent a letter with the same statement and gave no reasons. The County Committee under Lloyd C. Griscom announced a larger panel to meet Roosevelt at Pier A Battery Park, including many named members and a separate group to convene with him at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Gov. Hughes appoints Adjutant General Verbeck to greet ex president Theodore Roosevelt and deliver a governor’s letter. Capt Archie Butt will deliver Taft’s letter and accompany Roosevelt family members on the return voyage. Officials from Florida Arizona Alaska Boston and France noted in transit coverage. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt to review parade plans with her party tomorrow.
Chas H Kuhn operates Window Cleaning Co at 821 East 9th Street New York offering residential and commercial window cleaning services with emphasis on thorough, safe work and reliable service.
An advertisement in the Lost and Found Column of The New York Times often restores a lost item to its owner. A small cost and minimal effort can bring about recovery, with ads offering a path to rightful possession.
The readable fragments mention Theron Butler and Theodor Roosevelt Jr relations and fiancée, with unclear context. It appears as a local notice or obituary fragment, listing named individuals and possible family connections without full details.
Cornelius Vanderbilt and Major General Roe urged business houses and residents along Broadway to Fourth Street to Washington Square and Fifth Avenue to Fifty ninth Street to display flags in national colors for the parade tomorrow. Mayor Geyne supported the appeal as the Roosevelt procession neared, though some houses did not hear the request in time. Many residents phoned the committee offering to decorate, and the group expects full participation once the message spreads.
C. W. Post announced at the Hotel Seville that he would pay Col. Roosevelt a salary of 100000 a year to serve as president of the new National Trades and Workers Association based in Battle Creek. The group, focused on mediation and public opinion, rejects strikes and coercion and aims to unite craftsmen and workers with several thousand members already.
Washington June 16 Speaker Cannon said he cannot leave town while Congress is in session and hurried from the White House to his car when asked about attending the Roosevelt celebration in New York on Saturday.
A letter from ex-President Theodore Roosevelt expressing regret at missing the World Missionary Conference was read, urging unity among Christian churches. He urged joint action to Christianize two thirds of humanity and commended the conference as a practical effort to apply Gospel teachings. The report to follow details progress across nations from Fiji to Japan and Africa.
Fifty former Rough Riders and dozens more gathered at the Hotel Buckingham in Washington. Generals and veterans recounted San Juan Hill while celebrating Theodora Roosevelt, newborn daughter of the regiment, born en route and named in honor of Theodore.
Cincinnati June 16 M J Keefe announced readiness to serve as juror and then dragged a large trunk into the courtroom claiming it held his wardrobe. He declared he would sit on the case all summer regardless of delays.
Prince Fushimi of Japan and his wife toured Chicago with John E. Wilkie, Secret Service chief, then headed to Seattle. Officials blocked political questions. the prince lauded American aviation, admired the U.S. Navy, and praised American fashion and hats while noting Japanese attire is cooler.
Dr. Aaron Samuelson of the Bronx was held in 500 bail after being charged with larceny for not revealing where he hid a car bought for 750 dollars with a 150 dollar first payment. Abraham Kauffman, who sold the car, sought to seize it when Samuelson refused to disclose its whereabouts. Magistrate O'Connor questioned the defendant as the court grew angry at his request for a lawyer.
William J. Keliher known as Big Bill is found guilty in the United States Circuit Court of aiding and abetting George W. Coleman in a $300000 theft from the National City Bank of Cambri. The verdict came after a monthlong trial. Frank J. Wood is arrested for perjury as a witness for Keliher. Warrants for several witnesses who testified falsely were issued and more indictments are expected.
Rep Chris Humphrey of Washington railed against a global steamship trust he said controls US Europe and South American freight and passenger rates. He named the Continental Conference led by Ballin and urged retaliatory tariff steps while noting a Washington AP reporter resigned amid a controversy over steamship line ties.
Secretary Dickinson plans a worldwide trip starting in Washington and Nashville. He will inspect Pearl Harbor and fortifications in Honolulu on July 4, then sail from San Francisco for the Philippines via Honolulu and Japan. A large party accompanies him including Mrs. Dickinson and Gen. Clarence Edwards. They will visit Yokohama, Manila, and return through Hongkong, Peking, the Trans Siberian route to Moscow and Warsaw, arriving in New York mid October.
United States Army officers report that during last night's practice on Corregidor Island the new batteries near Manila Bay broke the world's record. Of twelve six inch gun shots, eleven hit the bull's eye, demonstrating precise fire discipline and marksmanship.
Dr. Ira Whitehead, Health Officer of Walden Orange County, is reported to have contracted smallpox. He likely caught it in New York City after visiting Memorial Day and may have encountered the illness at the immigrants' quarantine quarters.
Jas per Seyler remains alive in City Hospital after being shot by his father Peter Seyler during a quarrel in Atlantic City. Peter Seyler and his other son Williard are jailed with witnesses backing police accounts of a heated family dispute.
One man serving life who had twenty years of clean conduct was among thirty six Sing Sing inmates released by the State Parole Board. His name was not disclosed.
Thick fog hung over Newport as the seventh division torpedo boat destroyers began their voyage bound for New York Harbor to welcome ex-President Roosevelt on Saturday. Commanded by Lieut. Commander George W. Williams the ships include the gain Flusser Lamson Preston and
Washington reports that Associate Justice Moody’s retirement on a salary reduction is nearly assured after favorable committee reports from the Senate and House Judiciary. Senate action followed brief debate on succession, with no opposition anticipated in either chamber. Boston notes Moody declined to discuss his health while Dr. Brooks says Moody’s case shows potential improvement.
A tall muscular man with black hair and a heavy mustache went to the White House seeking an audience with the President. Identified as James Stricklin from Cumberland Maryland, he was found armed with a .44 caliber pistol and held for sanity observation after previous similar visit the prior June. He claimed persecution and asked the President to intervene.
Washington June 16 A House resolution, urged by the Judiciary Committee, calls on the Attorney General for information to show a conspiracy in restraint of trade among Carnegie Steel Company Federal Steel Company American Tinplate Company National Tube Company American Bridge Company American Steel and Wire Company American Steel Hoop Company and United States Steel Corporation It also seeks facts on any coal rail transportation banks and insurance companies that conspired with US Steel to raise iron and steel costs to consumers.
Washington June 16 Regulars and Democrats move to curb insurgents by backing Clark plan to discharge committees after a week’s notice if a bill stalls. Rules Committee meets as insurgents delay action while planning new rules to limit committee holds. Plan aims to weaken Cannonism and gain calendar control with precedence over suspending rules. Fowler questions party commitments as progressives push to end one man autocracy.
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