20 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
1
Yale crews battled a close course as crowds roared, with the Crimson flag showing a Harvard win at first before official flags indicated Yale victory. Harvard’s Blue Stroke faltered as the Eights of Harvard finished first in the second varsity and freshmen races.
Yale won by three feet in the four mile upstream race, with Harvard finishing seven lengths ahead downstream. The report lists crew lineups, stroke seats, coxswains, and split times for multiple legs and notes Yale's and Harvard's overall times and results across the day’s races including former races.
Yale Varsity eight edges Harvard by three feet in a dramatic Thames clash. Crowds along the shore roared as Yale claimed its first varsity win in seven years, reversing a Harvard lead and sparking jubilant Yale cheers while Crimson fans fell silent.
Dr. Abraham Flexner announced that the General Education Board will turn over 1.5 million dollars in gilt edge securities to Johns Hopkins Medical School to establish the William H Welch Endowment for Clinical Education and Research. The fund will be delivered in a lump sum, enabling Welch to begin work by July.
Theatrical manager George Wanderer sues George J. Gould in the Supreme Court for 5000 dollars claiming Gould misused his option on the operetta first titled Hotel Eva and later Madame Moselle. Lederer alleges Gould failed to pay due sums and demands attached documents and contracts be produced.
Miss Margaret Wilson arrived in Madison for a civic secretaries conference and a social service publication launch. She urged office holders to serve the people free from political machines and bosses and called for a public machine to replace corrupt influence. She emphasized schools as centers for democratic organization and conservation of democratic forces.
Erie Railroad seeks $100 against Frank V Wilkinson in New Jersey court alleging the milk wagon driver caused the collision at a Willet Street crossing. The railroad claims Wilkinson drove recklessly into a moving train, damaging the locomotive and cowcatcher and littering the right of way, while the plaintiff seeks $25,000 for injuries.
The Democratic State Conference at the Trotter Knickerbocker adjourned after voting overwhelmingly against an unofficial state convention to suggest candidates. A fifteen member platform committee was approved to draft a voice platform for a future session likely at Saratoga around Aug. 25. The conference touted Gov Glynn and President Wilson administrations and mourned Judge William B. Hornblower. Tammany gained influence as anti-Tammany factions faltered in the final votes.
A rotogravure feature titled The Faithful showcases a delightful dog picture while a double-page panorama captures a polo game. Also includes Taft on anti trust and labor and a quoted piece on Mexico, plus Russia pogroms by Kurt Aram in Tomorrow's Sunday Times.
A catastrophic explosion at Hillcrest Mine in Alberta entombed about 200 workers, with 236 feared dead and 50 rescued, many overcome by poisonous gases. Rescue efforts faced heavy rockfalls and ongoing smoke as specialists from across the region arrived to search the shaft and recover bodies.
In Liege district a fire trapped miners at the Vieille Marittage colliery. Four hundred workers were underground. about two hundred escaped. The entombed men faced hours of danger before rescue efforts released them.
Willan R. Janeway founder of Janeway & Co announces retirement as contracts expire. He blames foolish legislation and union pressure for rising costs and warns manufacturers face penalties when profits rise. He vows to find a buyer for the New Brunswick organ factory, a long established firm since 1844.
Washington June 19 A Cabinet session discussed how business conditions affect the administrations trust programme. Secretary Redfield reported unusually strong summer business prospects and a firmer push for trust bills. Representative Underwood met with President Wilson about adjournment timing, signaling no reversal of push for early adjournment if anti trust measures pass, with a Fall consideration plan once supply bills clear.
Judge accepts heartfelt apology from Howard A. Ferrell, a Manchester youth who struck the judge during a basetball dispute between Muirmelestor and Nashbish schools in the inter scholastic State championship. Ferrell was arrested but released after the apology.
Armed guards of the U S Express Company carried $43,000,000 in bars and coin to the Sub-Treasury in New York. The week’s shipments totaled $45,008,000 with gold arriving from Denver and from Philadelphia and Baltimore mints. The movement aimed to reimburse the Sub-Treasury for prior gold deliveries and ease Europe payments as exchange rates fell.
Reports say a Mississippi excursion steamer struck a river tower near Chain of Rocks and may have sunk with hundreds of girls aboard. Witnesses told officials of faint lights and cries as ambulances converge on the scene at dawn.
East Las Vegas New Mexico June 19 William Charles son of a New York grocer was hurt probably fatally when an auto mobile along Scenic Highway Cave In caused his car to overturn four times. His companion Ethel Crawford was shaken up. Charles became jammed behind the steering gear and could not escape.
Baroness Barbara Ursula vor Kalinowski files a 2.5 million dollar breach of promise suit against Michael J. Hurley secretary of the Central Paint and Supply Company. Deposition pages reveal her European betrothal claim and pursuit across the United States to enforce the promise.
Japanese steamer Komegata with 376 Hindus aboard faces intervention as Capt Yamoto plans to meet with two visiting Japanese warships Asamai and Aizu to restore order. Owners intend to place white guards aboard and tow the vessel beyond three miles to return across the Pacific with armed Japanese support.
June 1 reports say leaders of a strike group plan a conference in Pittsburgh to discuss talks with President M. Herr and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. A nine member committee including non union members is expected to meet tomorrow at strike headquarters amid negotiated talks. Westinghouse Trafford City foundry employees are said to be satisfied and continuing work.
The Baer estate of George Foerner, Reading Railway Company president, is valued at 3 055 365 in an inventory filed with the Reading Register of Wills. The appraisal lists farm, stock, and residence holdings including the Baer residence and Philadelphia address, with multiple properties and holdings across Berks County and Philadelphia. The document notes the estate plan excludes certain assets and notes the autogather pouch at Schulte Stores.
U S diplomats Wilson and Naon hold talks amid internal conflict and discuss staying at Vera Cruz only in dire need. An Naon visit is reported to have met a Carranza delegate, a claim denied by officials.
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