Military camp notes span elections and appointments
The General visits camp aiding officer relations. First Lieut. Holmes of the Fourteenth Regiment contemplates Second Lieutenant election. Company C plans an outing for ex-members with Ulmer Park and Brooklyn Yacht Club sailing invited. Corp. Wilson wins the camp raffle for a parlor picture. Second Lieut. Bayer and Capt. Crosscup of the Fourteenth Regiment pass boards and receive commissions. Anthony Fiala named Battalion Quartermaster with lieutenant rank and will assume post this week. Col. Morris praises Ninth Regiment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Holmes
Fourteenth Regiment
Twenty-Second Regiment
Ulmer Park
Gravesend Bay
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Corp
W. S. Wilson
Joseph Bayer
H. C. Crosscup
Col. Clayton
Anthony Fiala
Desirable Silks and Millinery Sale At Reduced Prices
A large stock of black twilled Foulard Silks at 38 cts per yard, down from 85 ct. Also silk and wool Challies at 25 cts, wool Shepherd Checks in multiple colorways, and Black Figured Grenadines at 25 cts. Millinery sale features Flowers, Satin Straw Braids, and trimmed hats at Half Prices with a Main Floor special counter.
Public High School Games at Columbia Field Set Records
The Public High School League of New York held its annual meet at Columbia Field with warm weather, a large crowd, and a brass band. Eleven of sixteen events saw new marks as Boys' High School of New York won the team title with 6314 points, followed by Mixed High, Commercial High, Manual Training, Flushing High, and Jersey City High. Key results included Walz winning the 100 yard dash, Roeder and Hicks leading Commercial High in the junior events, and Odinet of Boys' High setting multiple marks in jumps and sprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Field
Public High School League of
New York
Boys’ High School of
Commercial High
Flushing High
Jersey City High
J. Walz
Fergus
Liowells
Roeder
Hicks
Duechnes
Wilsey
Jones
Strohmeyer
Carsy
Solomons
Boys’ High
van Doren
A. Walz
Richardson
Mulry
Jesey City
Lewine
Uuttrick
H. Smith
Valente
Saver
Odinet
Downes
Peck
Salaman
Boys’ High School
Jersey City High School
Commercial High School
Jaffin
Jersey City
Becker
van Sicklen
Buttrick
Howe
Price
Halle
Bennett
Arrival of American Contingent in London
The arrival in London on June 23 marks the entry of the American contingent for the upcoming engagement. Officials report readiness and coordination with British hosts for the joint activities and ceremonies set to begin shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
London
Special Sale of Embroideries on Cambric and Edgings
Special sale of fine embroideries offering 500 yards of Cambric Nainsook and Swiss Edgings in widths up to 4 inches. Regular 48 50 65 75 and 85 cent goods reduced to 25 cents per yard, suitable for fine skirts waists and under wear.
Table Linens at Very Low Prices
Table Linens on sale with strong half bleached Damask at 45 cts per yard, Napkins 1.85 per dozen, odd Table Cloths 2 to 3 yards long priced 2.00 to 3.75, Napkins 2.45 per dozen. Main Floor Annex.
White Goods at Half of Early Season Prices
Real Irish Dimity in white with stripes and checks at 10 cts per yard, half of 25 cts. Fine white Corded Dimities at 15 cts per yard, half of 30 cts. Very fine sheer White India Linen priced at 15 cts. Main Floor Annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Petrofe
Marshall Pillsbury
Marshall
Pillsbury
Blac
Castles Castles
Petrofi
Sterling
Marshall Sterling
S. Pat
Ruy Lopez
Marc Brody
Marco Brody
KB Castles
Vienna
Bach
Petroff
Janowski
Mason Tschigorin Mason
Tschigorin
Neglige and Colored Dress Shirts Stone 65 Cts Each
Manly Neglige Shirts of imported Madras offered at 65 cents each, discounting 1.00 1.25 and 1.50. Includes two and three color effects in exclusive patterns with detached cuffs and sizes 14 to 17. Also colored dress shirts in fine calico with light grounds stripes and figures open back front detached cuffs at 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
England Braces for Amateur Athletic Championship Defeat
English track men fret over lost laurels as London Athletic Club crews train in Brighton ahead of the June 30 meet in London. Secretary Herbert casts doubt on Britain's strength, noting many university stars joined army service in South Africa, leaving the contest seemingly between England and America. Only J. Hutchins from the London club is expected to compete in the U S trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Amateur Athletic Association
Princeton
Brighton
London Athletic Club
Herbert
The
England
South Africa
America
United States
J. £. Hutchins
Henley entries list Brussels lone foreign for Grand Cup
The official Henley regatta entries show Brussels Rowing Club as the only foreign entrant in the Grand Challenge Cup. A notable innovation is Eton challenging for the trophy while Berlin Rowing Club competes for the Stewards' Cup. Diamond Sculls feature B. H. Howell of America Fritz Miller of Brussels and L. Preval of Nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rowing Club
Brussels
Eton
Berlin
B. H. Howell
America
Fritz Miller
L. Preval
Nice
Rockaway Team Wins Morrell Cup Polo Match in Philadelphia
In the Morrell Cup polo tournament held in Philadelphia on June 3, the Rockaway team from New York defeated Philadelphia Country Club 10 to 7. The Rockaway victory surprised many as their play was superior and they halted the Country Club from pursing a permanent cup by three successive wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway
Philadelphia
New York
Philadelphia Country Club
Country Club
Local Cricket Action Highlights Met League Games
Yesterday’s Prospect Park events featured the New York Cricket Club versus Knickerbocker Athletic Club with Knickerbockers winning by 86 runs 147 to 61. Brooklyn defeated Nelson Lodge 101 to 76, while Manhattan beat Columbia Oval 145 to 94. Draw possible in a late Brooklyn Club match captained by R Harland and G Jemmett. Central Park hosted Paterson Team B versus Caribbeans 41 to 4 and Antilles beat Bermuda 68 to 32. Montclair Athletic Club and Livingston Field Club clashed on Staten Island with M R Cobb shining for the visitors in a partial game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
New York Cricket Club
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Sknickerbocker, Athletic Club
Brooklyn Club
Manhattan
Brooklyn
R. Harland
G. Jemmett
Central Park
Paterson
Antilles
Bermuda
Montclair Athletic Club
Livingston Field Club
Staten Island
M. R. Cobb
Livingston Field Club Defeats Montclair by 117 Runs
The Livingston Field Club posted 177 runs while Montclair Athletic Club could muster 60, resulting in a 117 run victory for Livingston. The match featured Montclair’s early collapse and Livingston’s steady innings to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Field Club
Montclair Athletic Club
Soldiers at Peekskill replace regiments on camp duties
At Peekskill New York on June 23 the Seventy-first Regiment completed a week of camp duty and headed to New York. The Forty-seventh Regiment of Brooklyn under Col. J C Eddy arrived with 462 men to occupy the north parade ground. The Eighth Regiment departed after the Fourteenth Regiment of Brooklyn with 685 men arrived. The First and Second Signal Corps also left for home as the telegraph line between the permanent camp and Camp Roe was dismantled. The Second Battery remains until the camp season ends next week. Adjutant General Hoffman visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peekskill
N. Y
Seventy-first
New York
Forty-seventh Regiment
Brooklyn
J. C. Eddy
Adjt
Hoffman
National Guard Notes Praise For Twelfth Regiment At Peekskill Tour
Brig Gen McCoskry Butt commends officers and men for earnest work during a Peekskill tour. Twelfth Regiment leads in attendance and is praised for field and camp duties, while Ninth and Twenty second receive mixed marks. Col Morris praised for leadership, and general popularity among troops noted as Butt visits for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Morris
Ninth Regiment
McCoskry Butt
First Brigade
Peekskill
Quartermaster’s Department
Morris
Butt
Dye
Goi
Bartlett
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Russia
Vici Kidskin Lace
Edison
Edison Phonograph
Edison Home Phonograph
Edison Gem Phonograph
Edison Records
TNS
Fulton St
Gallatin Place
Livin
T. L. Chapman
Twenty
Twenty-third
Stephen Nostrand
F. E. Mendes
Cc. Barnes
Frank Maier
Fortyseventh Regiment
Stationery
Musick
Monca
Walford
St. John
Rives
Nora Creina
Duchess
Barrett
Robinson
Weyman
Pauline
Hawthorne
Aston and Smith Sts
Wm. W. Astor
Jos. H. Choxte
Whitelaw Reid
John Whitley
Broolyn
Lake Mohegan
Peeks
Conley
Company E
Buck
du Val
J. Wray Cleveland
Henry V. Keep
Benjamin B. McAlpin
McAlipin
Edward Groesbeck
George W. Lyons
W. M. Annette
One Hundred and Sixty-ninth
Eee A Ce
McSherry
Journeay & Burnham
Flatbush Avenue
Junction
Fulton
Henley Regatta
National Guard Notes
Mother Hubbard
Wmracon
Masonville
Garona
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