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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
8
An American delegate notes the Berlin treaty outpaced current talks at the International Radio Telegraphic Convention. He says proposals will avoid curbing wireless firms to prevent bankruptcies, but European nations view wireless as a potential war tool and resist measures limiting its use. The committee stage continues with expected reports early next week.
Leopold Ellers a naturalized American born on Helgoland is to be tried by the Imperial Supreme Court in Leipsic on July 5 for espionage in the Rhine district. He has not sought help from the United States Consulate.
Ready to wear today on the country market, these white flannels are priced from six to nine dollars. Suitable for immediate use with no waiting.
A list of athletic and travel items appears, including duck hats white shoes silk socks tennis rackets golf clubs and balls motor dusters lunch kits and Thermos bottles. These objects hint at daily life and leisure activities of the period.
Berlin announces Dr. Paasche a Reichstag official and Liberal Party figure will depart June 27 aboard the Amerika for a global tour including the United States Canada Japan China India and the Philippines. He plans to study abstinence and sugar policy and will return by November for Parliament.
London June 21 Capt Arthur H Rostron of the Carpathia received the united thanks of the British Government and the court at the Titanic inquiry. Sir Rufus Isaacs Attorney General voiced gratitude on behalf of the king's government for Rostrons conduct and lifesaving actions. Lord Mersey and Sir Robert Finlay joined in the congratulations as Rostron was loudly cheered.
London June 21 Judge W H Moore won again at the International Horse Show in Class 51 his four in hand team under 15.1 hands was placed last The Cup thus becomes Moore s property after his prior year victory.
King Christian promised to protect the Danish exposition house and to send a warship and two Diesel motorships to San Francisco as the Pan American-Pacific Commission left for The Hague after an audience in Copenhagen.
Special to The New York Times reports massive loss of life from a sequence of disasters in Costa Rica. The Poas Volcano triggered earthquakes a tropical snow storm and flood waves from rivers and sulphur fumes. President Jiminez launched aid and Congress allocated 500000 dollars.
Ontario Indians urged Ottawa to grant suffrage and formal education in manual and agricultural arts at the Grand General Indian Council of Ontario in Garden City. Rev. Simpson A. Brigham led the delegation voicing equal rights with whites and better schooling.
The Times reports efforts to buy and ship the carved oak staircase from the Cromwell house on Highgate Hill for display in America. The fourteen foot stair features thirteen handsomely carved newels with figures representing Cromwellian army grades. The Middlesex County Council lists the house as a historic building and appeals for preservation.
Berlin directors decide to christen the steamship Columbus in honor of America’s discoverer. The vessel, completed in 1914, will measure about 37 000 to 40 000 tons displacement and join the fleet as a new liner.
Bandits disguised as soldiers looted forty seven shops in Canton and a detachment of British troops has been rushed from Hongkong to guard Shameen. Reports of foreigners killed are unconfirmed. Reserves prepare to travel to Canton by boat and train as Hazara Artillery munitions ready. City gates closed with guards patrolling while the Rosario heads to Shai to reinforce Shameen fleet of eleven warships.
Joseph Birch, held since last Tuesday, is positively identified as the man who robbed the Thaw Pittsburgh mansion of diamonds valued at 20000 during a Thaw trial period. Birch admitted the detection and had previously been arrested in Chicago but escaped extradition through political influence. Nell Prince aided Birch by securing his Thaw mansion job and helping fund his escape.
Reduced round trip rates promote travel to conventions and summer events with one way trips via Canadian Pacific Railway through the Canadian Rockies. Liberal stop overs and option to break rail by Great Lakes steamers. Full literature at Canadian Pacific Railway offices in New York and Broadway addresses.
In Paris a probate case challenges Henry Harrissi's 1910 will denying a 1906 bequest to Mrs. Pilgrim and citing unduly influenced by a deceased sister. Harrissi, aged 82, left a $240000 estate and many works. the hearing resumes next week.
Mrs. Russell Sage donated 1000 dollars for free summer sewing classes at the Pascal Institute 576 Lexington Avenue. Sixteen girls have applied, with graduates from the regular program receiving diplomas and personal keepsakes. The nine month course covers dressmaking design millinery and cooking. Many graduates gain work as dressmakers’ assistants amid strong demand.
A middle aged American woman Miss E M Phillips of Eighty fourth Street Brooklyn lies near death in Berlin Charity Hospital after a taxicab struck her at Unter den Linden near the Brandenburg Gate. Police found her unconscious and an immediate operation was performed. Physicians say her recovery is improbable. Local relatives and company officials are reviewing the identity and employment background of the missing Phillips family.
Berlin reports the Standard Oil Company and its German partner German Petroleum Sales Company have ended their working agreement. The German group backs Deutsche Bank oil interests including Romania. The move signals a renewed European clash with Standard Oil, which has a history of aggressive marketing and rivalries across Austria Germany and Holland in a bid to control oilfields.
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