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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
4
President Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay on the Sylph after Harvard reunion travels. He greets townspeople and children, shakes many hands, and spends the day at Sagamore Hill with family. He plans brief trips to Ocean Grove and Wilkes-Barre then Chautauqua New Jersey, mid-summer.
In Bridgeport Connecticut on June 29 President Roosevelt spoke briefly to a crowd after arriving by special train at 7 30 am. A trained bear with a placard amused onlookers as Roosevelt noted it is a good thing you are not in Colorado. Mayor Dennis Mulvihill introduced the President who recalled Harvard reunion memories.
Oyster Bay reports hint the President will soon reveal the names of the Russian and Japanese peace plenipotentiaries. Envoys may visit Oyster Bay before duties begin, possibly arriving from Washington aboard the cruisers Mayflower and Dolphin. The sessions are expected to start in early August on the north Atlantic seaboard.
The Castle Braid Company of 552 Broadway and 116 to 136 Troutman Street Brooklyn faced financial trouble. Supreme Court Justice Blanchard appointed Emanuel W. Bloomingdale as temporary receiver after a directors' petition. Bond set at 100000. funds to Windsor Trust Co. Liabilities total 430449 with assets 348706 and liens of 115079.
Sixteen year old Minnie Mertz lies critically burned with chemical injuries to her face after burglars entered the Emelia Koch home on the Hamburg turnpike in Bloomingdale. Gertie Mertz suffers a broken nose and bruises as a blackjack was used. Constable Toppen leads a search with local volunteers as residents form a posse. Koch returned from New York as the alarm rang.
Mail wagon drivers threaten a strike at midnight unless the new contractor raises pay and shortens hours. C. H. Wolcott takes over July 1. Marshal Henkel coordinates protection with police and militia if service is obstructed.
London report on King Edward's birthday honors. Admiral von Spatin and Admiral Fournier named Honorary Knights Grand Cross. Col. Charles Moore Watson becomes Knight Commander. Privy Council gains four additions, ten new baronets created. Notables include J Clifton Robinson, Lawrence Alma Tadema, and George Meredith receiving honors.
The British steamer Tropic lies wrecked fifteen miles north of Constitution Chile. Ten crew members have been landed, two drowned, and the rest remain aboard. The Tropic sailed from New York March 17 for Valparaiso and left there May 25 for Arica.
CHICAGO June 29 Supreme Archon Hyde and Supreme Scribe Piper of the Royal League face charges of misappropriating $30,000 of league funds. Judge Landis overruled their demurrer and set fifteen days to answer.
National Surety Co at 35 Nassau Street offers protection against burglars and defaulters. Advertises security services and financial surety options.
Five thousand people including many women were stranded for three hours on Brunot Island Beach after a race event. The ferry failed to move crowds, police halted a stampede, pickpockets worked the throng, and several women were bruised during the scramble to reach launches and the shore.
Wanamaker's offers broad holiday selections for men in New York City. Shirts neckwear belts pajamas and nightshirts are shown in varied styles and prices from 50 cents to 20 dollars with a special emphasis on negligee shirts and Henley scarfs. Located at Broadway and Ninth Street.
The June White Sale ends today with a final push featuring muslin undergarments and nightgowns. Offers include corset covers, petticoats, and cambric pieces priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar, trimmed in Valenciennes and embroideries.
Advertises fine 25 cent white lawn at 15 cents a yard forty seven inches wide. Six yards needed for a cool summer frock at under a dollar. German Val enciennes lace trimming adds a little over one dollar for a ready to wear outfit. Basement.
Corsets by L. A. Corsets Splim present summer silhouettes in batiste and coutil. Prices range from $1 to $5.50, with models for outdoor wear, slender figures, medium builds, and long waistlines. Second floor, Tenth street.
A holiday shoe listing advertises women’s white oxfords and ribbon ties, men’s summer sample shoes, and children’s white shoes with multiple styles. Prices range from $1.50 to $3.50, with sizes noted for men and boys and a fourth avenue location mentioned.
Edmond Dietz of Paris introduces Cosmos Automobile Coats for fall travel. Roomy, stylish jackets in dark tan and gray crafted from shower proof serge. Priced at 16.50, regularly 30. Located on the second floor of Broadway store.
Elbow-length Silk Gloves offered in colors gray pink blue brown red reseda lavender black and white at 1 a pair. Lace Mitts priced from 1 up to 16 a pair with several mid ranges. Sold on Tenth Street.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee telegraphs from Cape Scilly that the squadron will escort Paul Jones’s body to the United States. An American naval escort of 535 officers and men sails to Paris, with funeral rites at the American Church and a state display through Paris on July 4. French troops will review and guard the coffin on its Paris turnout and voyage to Cherbourg.
In London on June 29 rain interrupted play at Wimbledon as May Sutton of Pasadena pressed her forehand to win 6-3 6-1 against Miss Longhurst in the ladies singles third round. The American ex-champion eyes a potential English women’s title, while Holcombe Ward competes in doubles and a praise for von Koester’s promotion in Germany.
Overnight to Thursday, a series of fires caused varying damage on Mercer Street Greenwich Street Wittow Avenue Prospect Avenue and other addresses. Notable losses include 1 000 at Mercer and 2 000 at Pearl Street with several small or unconfirmed damages and multiple owners unnamed or unknown.
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