Bodies of Midshipmen Found Far Adrift After Minnesota Launch Sinking
Newport News June 17. The bodies of Midshipmen P H Field W H North Carolina F P Komb and a fireman G W Westfal were recovered in Chesapeake Bay far from the wreck site. They were taken to Portsmouth Naval Hospital and later to Norfolk aboard the Potomac for identification. The search continues for the remaining missing sailors as fleet vessels fly half mast tomorrow.
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Newport News
Citad
P. H. Field
Virginia
W. H. Steve
North Carolina
F. P. Komb
Dela@rare
Minnesota
Chesapeake Bay
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Ocean View
Mann
Norfolk and Washington
Washington
Emory
Thimble Shoal
Holcomb
Potomac
Reno
Stevenson
Field
Hampton Roads
Ohio
Norfolk
G. W. Westfal
Two Flagships At New York Navy Yard After Hampton Roads Rendezvous
The battleship Connesti cut and the Alabama, flagship of Rear Admirals Evans and Davis, reached the New York Navy Yard from Hampton Roads. Letters from officers reveal details of the Minne sota launch disaster, including the helm hard to starboard and engine backing. Midshipman W H Stevenson, senior among six, guarded his coxswain position, indicated by his initials on a handkerchief recovered from the coxswain box. The findings suggest the crew faced sudden danger with no contributory fault by the navy men.
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Evans
Alabama
Davis
New York Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
W. H. Stevenson
North Carolina
Stevenson
Kansas Cannot Bar Liquor Across State Lines
Judge Pollock of the United States District Court in Leavenworth rules that Kansas Brewing Company may deliver liquor lawfully from Missouri to Kansas under federal interstate commerce law. The seller may collect payment in Kansas on delivery or in Missouri at the point of sale.
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Leavenworth
Kan
J. C. Pollock
United States District Court
Kansas Brewing Company
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Missouri
TURTLES FIGHT ON STEAMER
Nineteen bellicose turtles fought aboard the steamer Bradford from Port Antonio. One turtle was killed and the crew used turtle soup for the voyage. Turtles shipped from Montero Bay Jamaica were kept in Gulf Stream to stay in condition for the New York market. A struggle led to a finger injury to Second Officer Menheit during the attempt to separate the animals.
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Nfe
Bradford
Port Antonio
Montero Bay
Jamaica
Gulf Stream
New York
Menheit
Booth Nominated for Queens Utilities Board Commissioner
The Board of Governors of the Queens Borough Real Estate Exchange endorses John N. Booth of Jamaica as their candidate for Commissioner under the Public Utilities act. Booth is president of the Citizens' Association and a prominent member of the Real Estate Exchange.
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John Booth
Queens Borough Real Estate Exchange
John N. Booth
Jamaica
Public Utilities Act
Mr. Booth
Citizens’ Association
Real Estate Exchange
Summer Vacation Starts at St. Vincent de Paul Farm
The Free Summer vacation season at the St. Vincent de Paul Fresh Air Farm in Spring Valley opens tomorrow with about 200 children from day nurseries. The first school children group departs July 5 and the season ends late in September with another group leaving the farm.
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St. Vincent de Paul Fresh Air Farm
Spring Valley
Governor Stokes to Outline Reforms for Legislature
Trenton June 17 Governor Stokes will deliver a 4000 word message urging reforms at the present session. The message covers direct voting for United States Senators jury reform and civil service reform. Senator Everett Colby pledged support for all proposed changes. He sails for Europe on July.
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Trenton
Stokes
United States
Everett Colby
Europe
Gifts to the Battleship Kansas Presented in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia at League Island Navy Yard Governor Hoch presented a fine silver service donated by the State of Kansas to the battleship Kansas. Mrs Hall accepted on behalf of Kansas fighters as part of a ceremonial gift reflecting support from the state and its citizens.
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Kansas
Philadelphia
State of
League Island Navy Yard
E. R. Hoch
A Hall
Vreeland
Smith Heir Claim Debated Over 1866 Marriage
Leroy, counsel for James Henry Smith's estate, dismissed reports of an 1866 marriage and a child claiming a share of the $25,000,000 estate. Judge Houston questions age claims while Orange County probate looms and a potential legal battle nears.
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Herman
Leroy
James Henry Smith
Smith
William T. Houston
Choate & Leroque
Wall Street
Simon Dufreche
New Orleans
Ellen Gargen_ Smith
That City
Ellen Gargen Smith
James Smith
England
Houston
Ellen Gargen
Cameron
Texas
Sarah Ann Smith
Simeon, Dufreche
Green flag flies at Police Headquarters in New York
Crowds called the station to ask why the Stars and Stripes were down. The green banner with the City of New York coat of arms puzzled onlookers. Commissioner Bingham supervised the new flag purchase for the Police Department. The flag also features an Indian and a sailor on the reverse side.
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City of
New York
Police Department
Bingham
Beveridge Non Committal On Marriage Rumors
United States Senator Beveridge of Indiana made a brief visit with President Roosevelt and then left Oyster Bay for New York. He would not confirm or deny the marriage rumors involving Miss Katherine Eddy, saying such reports are not for a gentleman to authenticate and that no one has the right to publish them.
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Oyster Bay
United States
Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt
New York
Katherine Eddy
Advises Against Boardman Divorce in Connecticut Case
Mrs Esther Kennedy Boardman of Greenwich will not obtain a divorce if the Superior Court accepts referee Elmer’s report. The referee finds the wife failed to prove intolerable cruelty by a preponderance of evidence, ruling in favor of the husband G Garrison Boardman.
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Boardman
New York Times
Stamford
Conn
Esther Kennedy Boardman
Greenwich
G. Garrison Boardman
Elmer
Eva Booth Returns From 9000 Mile West Tour
Salvation Army headquarters on West Fourteenth Street welcomed Commander Eva Booth back after a tour of the West. She reported traveling 9000 miles and delivering speeches during weeknights and fifteen days of travel.
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Salvation Army
West Fourteenth Street
Eva Booth
West
Miss Booth
Burgomaster Withdrawn From Suburban and Advance Stakes
Burgomaster, the top weight in the Suburban Handicap and a leading four year old, was withdrawn from both the Suburban and the Advance Stakes at Sheepshead Bay. The decision followed training troubles last week as owner Harry Payne Whitney and trainer John W. Rogers halted his training to prevent old injuries from worsening. Burgomaster, by Hamburg, is regarded as a prime Hamburg sire and a Whitney stud prospect.
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Burgomaster
Sheepshead Bay
Harry Payne Timéy
John W. Rogers
Hamburg
End Burgommater
Whitney Stud
Winners to Receive Watches at Mayo Men's Meet
The Mayo Men's meet at Celtic Park next Sunday awards good watches to winners. Denis Murray, the Irish sprint ace, is expected to compete, with entries closing Thursday to J. J. McHugh at 412 East Fiftieth Street.
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Mayo
Celtic Park
Denis Murray
Thursne
J. J. McHugh
Record Auto Endurance Seeks Public Demonstration
Forty seven cars from thirty one makes enter a four day sealed bonnet test by the Automobile Club of America starting tomorrow. Classes B and C cover prices from under 1500 to over 4000 dollars with 47 entries including 34 touring cars and 13 runabouts. Each machine will be inspected, seals affixed, and drivers with observers, with a 600 mile run planned from Patchogue to starting point back.
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Automobile Club of America
Monly
Samuel B. Stevens
Rolls-Royce
R. G. Kelsey
Matheson
Berliet
American Loco. Auto. Co
CG Townsend
American Loco. Auto Co
P. J. Johnson
Lozier
W._C. White
White
Rollin H. White
Studebaker
Studebaker Bros. Co
J. A. Holma
Americas Mars
St. Louis Car Co
N. M. Varney
Ameren Mors
L. Potter
Matheson Co
New York
Lescauit
R. G. An
Darracq
Darracq Motor Car
Ie Griffith
B. Stevens
G. B. Stevens
L. .R. Byrne
Welch Motor Car Co
J. C. McCafferty
Arthur M. Day
A. M. Day
Locomobile
Locomobile Co
J. Florida
Aerocar
Aerocar Co
A. M. Robbins
Continental
Continental Co
Joynson
Pope-Hartford
A. G. South Co
Hines Ae
Oldsmobile
Olds Motor Works
Knox
Knox Auto. Co
A.E. Dennison
W. A. Bourque
Corbin
Corbin Motor Co
J. Corbett
A. Bailey
Mora Motor Co
W. H. Birdsall
Haynes
C. B. Warren
Mora
Cimiotti Bros
F. Cimiotti
W. Stickney
Deere
Zim-Roch Motor Co
A. F. Camacho
Jackson
H. H. Cole
Maxwell
Maxwell Co
C. Freming
F. Offenhauser
Chauffeurs Test Lozier Rivalry at 24 Hour Race
Local drivers Michener and LunKroum enter Lozier cars in the June 28 20 endurance event at Point Breeze track Philadelphia under the Quaker City Motor Club. Michener with Ralph Mulford and LunKroum with L M Smelser lead the two entries in a cross state challenge. Five shorter races also planned on opening day with three five mile events and two ten mile events.
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Point Breeze Track
Philadelphia
Quaker City Motor Club
Losier
Harry Michener
New York Motor Club
Albany
Wm. Lunkroum
Lozier Agency
New Jersey
Michener
Ralph” Mulford
Lunkroum
L. M. Smelser
Su Mt Michener Ruly
Duke at Brookline Dominates Bank Country Club Meet
At Clyde Park Brookline the Duke of the Abruzzi attended as spectators packed stands for the Country Club Grand Annual. Commodore Fontaine, Palm and McCann battled for the top spot with McCann winning by a neck. time 4 57 2 5 set a new course record. Essex ridden by Kerr won the National Hunter and Willie Price claimed the Middlesex Steeplechase amid several falls and injuries.
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Boston
Clyde Park
Brookline
Robert Nevelle
McCann
Larz Anderson
Anderson
Duke
F. AmStore Clark
Commodore Fontaine
Palm
Fontaine
Mr. Stone
Saffel
Middlesex
W. R. Grace
Willie Price
Harper
Dion K. Kerr
Essex
Mr. Kerr
Esses
Rooney
Richa
Clements
Outdoor school games highlight inter class relay
Public School No. 188 held an annual athletic meet at Hamilton Fish Park. The 440-yard inter class relay featured Newman, Solomon, and a disqualification for a teammate for not touching. Classes 8B2 and 6A1 led with 10 points, 8B1 close behind with 9. James Patrick starred for Public School No. 23 at Seward Park with sprint and high jump wins.
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Public School No
Manhattan
Hamilton Fish Park
Newman
Solomon
Histe
James Patrick
Seward Park
Conforte
Ciara Wins Dover to Heligoland Yacht Race
The British-built Ciara skippered by Max von Guillemain of Cologne won the Dover to Heligoland schooner yacht race by 65 seconds over Lord Dunraven’s Cariad. The course took 26 hours 30 minutes, with the American-built Navahoe, owned by Herr Weetjen of Bremen, among the entrants.
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Berlin
Dover
Heligoland
Max von Guilleame
Cologne
Lord Dunraven
Herr Weetjen
Bremen
Ammon Protest Dismissed in Harlem Regatta
The Harlem Rowing Association regatta committee dismissed the protest by Union Boat Club Albany against William E. Ammon for not rowing twenty years as required. affidavits from Buffalo oarsmen showed Ammon raced in 1896, twenty one years prior, and the protest was dropped. The meeting also reported a regatta balance of $10 remaining after expenses. The Rumson Polo Club was defeated by Bryn Mawr in Bala final 14 1/2 to 1.
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Harlem Rowing Association
Harlem Casino
Union, Boat Club of Albany
William E. Ammon
Union Boat Club
Ammon
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Rumson Polo Club
Seabright
N. J
Bala
Bryn Mawr
Aunison
McClure
Harvard Yale polo teams clash as Cambridge Freebooters win
Undergraduate polo players from Harvard and Yale meeting as the Cambridge Freebooters and the New Havens played at the Myopia Hunt Club. The game ends with Cambridge Freebooters leading 10 to 0 against Yale and Harvard rivals in a long standing regional clash.
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Hamilton
Mass
Harvard
Yale
Cambridge Freebooters
New Havens
Myopia Hunt Club
Arv
Actors Baseball at Polo Grounds For Charitable Pennant
Two games at the Polo Grounds start at 2 PM with teams of actors contesting for a pennant. The Red Mill nine face the Comedy Club while the White Rats meet the Yankee Doodle Club to raise funds for sending sick babies to the seashore this summer.
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Polo Grounds
Red Mill
Comedy Club
White Rats
Yankee Doodle Club
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