President to forward petition to Czar on Jewish treatment
The administration reconsidered and will transmit the petition from Bnai Brith to Czar Nicholas II via the U. S. Embassy in St Petersburg. Secretary Hay informed Simon Wolf that the move aims to appeal for religious liberty after Kishineff outrages. Count Cassini may face delays. Consul Riddle may handle dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Washington
Dune
Cone
Hassiai Government
Russia
Casino
John Tay
United States
Count Cassini
State Department
Hay
Ward
White House
St Peters Sburg
Riddle
St. Petersburg
McCormick
Chicago
Tee Ebanne
Theodore Hansen
Ffaires
Bar ‘Harbor
Cassini
Bar‘ B'rith
Sgral
New York Pennsylvan ia Fast Trains Advertised
The notice highlights fast trains of the Pennsylvania Railroad departing New York and Brooklyn at convenient intervals. It references accompanying tables and schedules on multiple pages and urges readers to consult the listings for travel options and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennslvania Railroad
New York
Brooklyn
Tabies, Ady, Eges
Precedents Mentioned in U S Notes on Russian Jewish Persecution
The text reviews prior U.S. government notes and diplomatic steps regarding anti Jewish policies in Russia. It cites actions during Harrison presidency Blaine secretary and Blaine notes to Russia urging humane treatment and emigration relief, and predicts the current note to Countess Brith and petition from the Ban Brith will be received but likely yield only polite acknowledgment and possible verbal discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Spain
Iveypt
Sternal
New York
Count Cassini
Fishineff
Ban Brith, Sc
Countassini
Dc Ton
Tur
Bunt Brith
Presientia
Arthur Wis
St.Peters Thre
M. Jellers
Preashuysen
United States
Thre
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Congress
Clarkson
Charles Sémuory Smith
Blaine
Mr. Smith
M. de Giers
Minister Smith
Kishinett
St.Petersburg
Delaware officials decide on course after lynching unrest
Wilmington rushes to restore order after George White lynching as Gov Hunn and Ward lead a high level conference with judges and police. Officials vow to uphold the law while avoiding mob justice, with fears of further disturbances and potential arrests debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Gov. Hunn
Generak -Ward
George White
Delaware
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rehoboth
Lore
Spruance
Grubb
Pennewill
Arigna
FE. H. Ward
Robert H. Richards
George M. Fisher
Reinhardt
Thomas N. Stayton
John B. Clarkson
Charles R. Jones
Cornell
EL. A. Bishop
White
Bishop
Philadelphia
Oroner McCormick
Kilner
Arthur Cornell
Thomas Mellagh
James McComb
Corwell
Sylvester Townsend
L. Irving Handy
Eagles
Ward
Eugene McDermott
Francis J. Green
Ninth Street
Market
Walnut Streets
Moore
Joseph Shockley
McDermott
James Mercer
Ninth
Walnut
Tatnall
Federal Building
Sergi
Capt. Evans
Jewish petition reaches high officials in government
Leo N. Levi, head of the B'nai B'rith Executive Council, received from Secretary Hay a copy of a letter to Simon Wolf about the Russian Jews petition. Russia aims to hasten signatures from representative Jews and send them to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mit
Executive Council
Hussia
Leo N. Levi
The
B'nai B'rith
Hay
Simon Wolf
Russia
Juevi
Tillman Trial Set for September in Lexington County
Judge Townsend announced that James H. Tillman will be tried in Lexington County in September with Judge Gage presiding. The hearing, reported from Columbia, confirms the scheduled courtroom proceedings for the former official.
Pocono Mountain Special Train Schedule Ad
Pocono Mountain Special via Lackawanna Railroad leaves New York for Delaware Water Gap Stroudsburg and Mt Pocono Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at 1 P M Meals in dining car Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocono Mountain
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Delaware Water Gap
Stroudsburg
Mt. Pocono
Westcott Express Company Carriage and Baggage Service Ad
Westcott Express Company offers carriage and baggage shipment from residence to destination. For inquiries call Tel 206 65th for advertisement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcott Express Company
Rutland R R for Manchester Brandon and Montreal trains
Advert says four trains illustrated book available from 359 Broadway New York for Lake Champlain region routes including Lake Dunmore Hyde Manor Burlington and Montreal Quebec with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland R. R
Manchester
Brandon
Lake Dunmore
Hyde Manor
Burlington
Lake Champlain
Montreal
Quebec
Broadway
N. Y
Ady
Richfield Springs Sleeper on Lackawanna Line
Richfield Springs sleeper leaves New York daily at 8 45 PM via Lackawanna Railroad. Parlor cars available on the 10 AM train for passengers seeking comfort and faster daytime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield Springs
Lackawanna
New York
Notable Capture After Crew Movement on Ninth Street
On Ninth Street the Captain dispatched four men to a location where the escaped group split up. Moore and Shockley remained, while the others scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Moore
Shockley
Germans Ignore Negro Collector in Savannah Visit
Col J I Devereaux the black Collector of the Port in Savannah was snubbed by the German cruiser Gazelle, which ignored his presence during a two day visit. Devereaux also serves as Colonel of Georgia’s only colored regiment, a fact noted amid the social courtesies extended to Gazelle officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Savannah
Col
J. I. Devereaux
Gazelle
Devereaux
Georgia
Race Trouble in Texas
Reports from Cooper in Delta County describe escalating race tensions with notices ordering black residents to leave. Three black leaders were flogged and driven from the county, others whipped earlier, after alleged insults tied to a black man Walker who faced a life sentence for an attempted assault. A Cooper meeting offered protection to well behaved residents. Police seek those responsible for the flogging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Dallas
Texas
Cooper
Delta County
Walker
Negroes Seek $100 Million for Liberia Colonists
At the National Colored Immigration and Commercial Association session in Montgomery on June 25 the Committee on Resolutions adopted a plan to charter vessels in 1904 to carry colonists to Liberia. A petition to President Roosevelt and Congress demanded $100,000,000 for transporting those wishing to settle there, while denying wholesale deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
National Colored Immigration and Commercial Association
Committee On Resolutions
Republic of Liberia
Africa
Roosevelt
National Congress
Congress
Liberia
Georgia Negroes Petition to Emigrate to Africa
A Georgia legislative petition from Savannah area Black residents requests state funding to send them back to Africa. The document cites slavery history and alleges no future for Blacks in Georgia, urging relocation for religious and cultural reasons as Bishop Turner's movement spurs similar requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Atlanta
Georgia
Africa
Savannah
Land of Our Fathers
America
Immigration Committee
H. M. Turner
Glidden King Marriage Ties Rhode Island Family to Maine Society
Miss Elizabeth E. Glidden, a Bangor manicurist formerly of Providence, married Gilbert M. King of Rhode Island society in Augusta at 4 PM. Rev. Henry Goddard presided. ushers included William J. King II of St. Louis Edward G. King of Baltimore and others from Boston Northborough and Hallowell. The groom is noted as winner of Massachusetts automobile races covering one to five miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Bangor
Aubuss
Elizabeth EE. Glidden
Providence
Gilbert M. King
Rhode Island
Augusta
Boston
Baltimore
St. Louis
Henry Goddard
Wakefteln
William J. King
Edward G. King
Frederick A. King
Northborough
Mass
I. ©. Glidden
William Glidden
Hallowell
Massachusetts
Nobleman Gives Up Job and Returns to Italy
An Italian who claimed to be Count Pedro Aquisis worked as a day laborer at J. Y. Wilson's stone crusher in Dunellen New Jersey. He told locals a romantic tale of forbidden love and travel to New York where he worked in the subway before returning to Dunellen. A letter from his parents prompted a return to wed the girl, after which he drew his pay, resumed his title, and sailed for Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Brunswick
N. J
Pedro Aquisis
J. Y. Wilson
Subway
Dunellen
Wealth for Stonebreaker in New Jersey Tale of a $100000 Legacy
Vincenzo Bonavene of Plainfield, once a stone crusher, is to claim a $100000 legacy from his brother Pietro killed in Sicily. The will reached him by messenger as he planned to return to Italy to settle the estate, after years of estrangement from their wealthy father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Plainfield
Newton
B. Smalley
Vincenzo Bonavene
Italy
Pietro
Sicily
Bonavene
Vincenzo
City plans $140 million boost for tunnels bridges and public buildings
New York City faces a large margin for improvements due to a sharp rise in assessed property values. The Tax Department reports about $1.4 billion in real estate value and a projected $140 million extra bond margin for subway, bridge, court house and City Hall projects, with detailed estimates of real and personal property increases and the impact on tax rates and city budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New Court House
New City Hall
Strasbourger
Tax Department
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Brooklyn
Queens
Bulls Send Cotton Up in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans on June 25 both July and August cotton topped 14 cents. August reached 14.10 while July stood at 14.04, a first in the bull campaign with August higher than July. September rose to 12.30 and October to 10.44 as shorts imply August supply is thinner. observers predict stronger spread and higher prices, with Col. W. P. Brown and associates seen able to push values higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Orleans
Broker and son missing after lake row
In Cleveland, June 25, F. C. Fuller and his thirteen year old son Harol went rowing on Lake Erie Monday. A boat matching their engaged craft was found off shore east of Cleveland, upside down and empty. The 20 hour Train of the Century runs New York to Chicago via New York Central and Lake Shore. Ady advertisements note Day Line comfort between New York and Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Ohio
F. C. Fuller
Harold
Fuller
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
20Th Century Limited
Ady
Albany
City Waterfront Rivers Beset by Record Tide
An exceptionally high tide last night roiled both riverside districts causing flooded cellars and disrupted ferry and tug operations especially in the East River. Officials warned of a higher tide tonight and projected more damage to low-lying areas along Long Island as ships faced dangerous currents and eddies near piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
South Street
Department of Docks and Ferries
Long Island
Elis Island
Fulton
New Haven Line
Joy Line
Catharine Street Ferry
Woman kills self on Harlem Division tracks near White Plains
The body of a well dressed woman, about forty, with initials M A H on a gold watch, lies in White Plains Morgue awaiting ID. Laura and Mary Scalpini saw her near the Harlem Division tracks before the 5 08 train, and she jumped in front of the engine. Her body was recovered after being thrown into the Bronx River. coroner to hold an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Mall
Laura
Mary Scalpini
Harlem
New York Central Railroad
Bronx River
Dr Harold E Thomas Sued For 250000
James McShane a lawyer sues Dr Harold E Thomas son of the late Gen Samuel Thomas of New York for 250000 claiming it as retainer and fee amid efforts to gain a larger estate share. A second physician Dr J B McFatrich is named as adviser and witness in a case halted after juror withdrawal due to prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
James McShane
Harold E. Thomas
Samuel Thomas
New York
McShane
Thomas
J. BR. McFatrich
Runaway Son Reunited With Boston Physician in Trenton
Dr. Frank Johnson of Boston traveled to Trenton New Jersey to bring home his son Frank Mackay Johnson who had wandered away for about a year. The youth met Orville G Parrish in July and lived at the Parrish home before his illness. He later revealed his true surname and was treated at McKinley Hospital before the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Trenton
N.J
Frank Johnson
Boston
Frank Mackay Johnson
Orville
Parrish
Johnson
Jackson
McKinley Hospital
Hotel Windsor
Inter state refuses to dismiss rate case in livestock dispute
Chicago June 25 Inter State Commerce Commission keeps alive the livestock rate case despite claims by the Santa and other firms that Chicago Live Stock Exchange representatives acted in bad faith. The commission said the matter is taken under advisement likely delaying a decision for months as final arguments wrap up. Attorney Charles B Keele argued against reopening the stock yards terminal charge case for more testimony on behalf of nine defendant railroads including the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santas
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Charles B. Keele
Commission
Keeler
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Boarding house keeper charged with impersonating Secret Service officer
New Brunswick Nova Scotia June 25 Lincoln Grey a boarding house keeper is in custody charged with impersonating a Secret Service officer. John Crawford roadhouse keeper says Grey visited his place claiming law violations and demanding $19 to settle. The case will be reported to the Secret Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Brunswick
N.S
Lincoln Grey
Secret Service
John Crawford
Grey
Crawford
Richmond Under Martial Law Amid Bridge Fire And Strikes
Richmond faces near martial law as soldiers guard power houses and streetcar lines after strike related violence. A motorman and two soldiers were wounded while a bridge on the Seven Lines trolley route near Stony Run was set ablaze by alleged strike sympathizers. Authorities ordered troops to shoot if needed to protect life and property as arrests occurred for provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jem
Ltate
Stony Run
Mn Nlames
Italians seize control of Mohawk extension line
About 200 Italians occupied the Oneonta Cooperstown Richfield Springs Electric Railroad near Richfield Springs blocking traffic with stones and brush. Sheriff Mather moved 50 armed deputies to the scene and requested the Adjutant General to send the Third Separate Company from Oneonta as tensions rose over unpaid wages and liens totaling around 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Cooperstown
N.Y
Oneonta
Richfield Springs
Oaksville
Mather
Mohawk
United States Mail
One Hundred and
New York
Frankfort
Pox
Richfield
Herkimer
Bride Marries Man After Jail Bond Breach Suit
In Newark New Jersey on June 25 Paul Durisek twenty of Monroe Street spent a night in jail on breach of promise to marry charges. He married Mary idileak the complainant in the Third Precinct today. Durisek said he could not support a wife with five cents to his name. After the ceremony the bride allegedly drew relief from her pocket and settled the matter. The bridegroom was discharged from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Newark
N. J
Paul’ Durisek
Monroe Street
Mary Idileak
Postmaster General Payne urged to resign amid political pressure
Report notes urging by Governor Follette and Wisconsin opponents to magnify Payne's Post Office failures. Claims Republicans push for Payne departure to force cabinet reshuffle and that the governor may defy Payne to advance state interests. Massachusetts court arraigns Harvard student in related burglary case. Boston arrest tied to pawn shop stock, plus a holiday train to Cranberry Lake via Lackawanna Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Follette
Steete
Henry Parnes
Republican National Committee
Payne
Faye
Wisconsin
Usenerak
Payne Solong
Ot Bollette
Vayne
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B'nai B’rith
Dent At
First
W. Washington
Kishineff
Andre Orabattin
Penn
Sylvania Law
Cruiser Gazelle
Elizabeth E. Glidden
Augusta, Me
Burnett
Col. Brown
Broker and Son
Nete-York Times
Miss Laink
Finnneisl
Straits of
Kelmerant
Ee Follette
Stecai Te
Harvard
LMRLE
Thirnt
Fuci
Jimt
Cranberry Lake
Specini
the Lake
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