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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

4

Canadian Paper Prices Stay Low in United States

Testimony before the House Select Committee on the paper industry centers on labor costs and pulp prices. John Norris of The New York Times presented correspondence from publishers urging information, while George C. Sherman cited pulp wood costs rising about 7.50 per cord and modest March profits at St. Regis and Taggart’s Mills.

New York Times Washington John Norris THE House Select Committee Publishers’ Association Norris Carl Riordan Riordan Paper Mills Ontario Riordan Canada Mann Mr. Norris George C. Sherman St. Regis and Taggart's Paper Mills Brownsville Paper Company Sherman St. Regis Company American Paper and Pulp Association Parks Pools New York Grand Manila and Fibre Association State Department London Paris Ottawa Montreal

Maryland Wins Target Trophy At Magdalena Bay

The armored cruiser Maryland won the target practice trophy at Magdalena Bay. Navy Department announced the trophy now belongs to Illinois and orders were sent to transfer it to the Maryland.

Maryland Washington L Magdalena Bay Navy Department Illinois

Won't Employ Drinkers At Frick Coke Mines

The H. C. Frick Coke Company, a division of United States Steel, orders dismissal of miners who are 60 intoxicated off duty and will not employ drinkers on or off duty. The move follows conferences among superintendents to curb alcohol use among workers, especially among foreign elements, which they say leads to unsafe risks.

New York Times Pittsburg H. C. Frick Coke Company Coking Division United States Steel Corporation

Governor Gard Alive After Moros Attack

Manila May 14 The report of Gov Allen Gard of Lanao death from Moros wounds was false. Gard is expected to recover. Constabulary pursued Moroccut laws led by Manalao Alib. Alib killed by the patrol. Private E F Clark, wounded at Stotsenburg, died today.

Manila Allen Gard Lanao Manalao Alib Gov. Gard Smith E. F. Clark Or Stotsenburg

Stewart Trial Unlikely Before Senate Panel

Senator Rayner pressed a resolution for a court inquiry into Col. William F. Stewart who is isolated at an abandoned Arizona post by presidential order. The Senate Military Affairs Committee asked for War Department records, leaving no time to report this session.

New York Times Washington Rayner Senate Committee On Military Affairs William F. Stewart Arizona War Department

Tillman to Sail for Europe for Health

Senator Tillman appeared in the Senate then departed for Boston to sail Saturday for Europe. His physicians say the sea voyage may restore his health and keep him from the upcoming Presidential campaign. Fellow Senators joked about the quiet return and urged cautious action.

New York Times Washington Tillman Senate Bacon Boston Europe

Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Passes in Senate

The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, exceeding $118 million, was taken up in the Senate and passed. The Senate added about $11,500 to the House total, with the largest item at $5,083,500 for public buildings and grounds.

New York Times Washington Senate House

Captain Ward named Harbor Supervisor for New York

Washington May 14 Captain Aaron Ward has been ordered to duty as Supervisor of the Harbor of New York. Lieutenant D C Hanrahan, previously filling the post, becomes Captain Ward's assistant.

Capt. Ward Washington Aaron Ward New York D. C. Hanrahan Ward

Vreeland currency bill passed by House in split vote

The Vreeland bill creating National Clearing House Associations to issue emergency currency won 184 to 145 in the House. Insurgents led by Prince attacked the House machine while Democrats abstained. A missing bill incident prompted a rush print of a duplicate copy as debate closed.

New York Times Washington House Calderhead Cooper Wisconsin Darragh Fowler Hill Keifer Kuestermann Lindbergh McMorran Morse Nelson Prince Waldo Weems Secretary of the Treasury Clearing House Association Mr. Hill Vreeland Treasury Rules Committee

Casablanca Clash Between French and Spanish Troops

Reported May incident in Casablanca between French Zouaves and Spanish troops followed by casualties on both sides. A Spanish soldier died and another was wounded. French had two wounded. Madrid and Paris officials sought details, while assuring no strain in Franco Spanish relations.

Casablanca Morocco Madrid Paris France Spain Fpain

McKee Divorce Decreed in Paris Court ruling

The McKee divorce was granted after a court found reconciliation impossible. The husband was faulted for violence and exposing private letters while the wife was cleared of unfounded theft charges. Financial issues go to the Notarial Court, costs split, custody awarded to Mrs McKee with visitation and child support for Mr McKee.

Paris McKee McKees

New Empire Forming In Nordic Union Proposal

Copenhagen May 14. A Danish Icelandic committee presented to King Frederick a bill to form the United Danish Empire binding Iceland as a free autonomous country sharing a common king and government. The federation could be revised after 25 years with parts denounced if no accord. A common foreign ministry and defense would be maintained.

Copenhagen Frederick Denmark Iceland

Consular Agent in Trouble at Brest Over San Francisco Deed

May 14 Paris The American Consular Agent at Brest A Pitel faces a civil suit by the widow of Leopold Kahn a San Francisco businessman to annul a deed transferring San Francisco property valued at 200000 dollars to two of the widow’s sons Pitel says he attested the document at a son’s request without the mother present The parties live in France Mrs Kahn alleges she signed believing it was a trust deed for six children while ill in Paris

Paris Brest A. Pitel Leopold Kahn San Francisco Pitel France

Mme Gould Visits Nice To View Villa For Rent

Mme Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan visited Nice today to inspect a villa they plan to rent next season. They will depart for Paris tomorrow night.

Prince Helie Monte Carlo Mme. Gould Prince Helie de Sagan Nice Paris

May Day unrest and diplomatic updates abroad

Notes of foreign affairs report the arrest of Prince Philip zu Eulenburg on perjury charges and searches for political correspondence. In St Petersburg, 15,000 of 400,000 workers refused to work on May Day, with fines for absentees and rain dampening rallies. The Dowager Empress greeted diplomats at the Summer Palace, while London opened the Franco British Exhibition. An Irish petitioner sought arrest of the Chief Secretary for Ireland for crown jewels theft, but the magistrate directed proceeding through the Public Prosecutor and ordered removal of the petitioner.

Berg Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg Harden Berlin ST. Petersburg Themployers’ Association Pering Summer Palace London Westminster Police Court Ireland Dublin Castle

Nice People Seek First Class Boarding Houses

An advertisement notes that pleasant individuals discuss The New York Times and often look for quality boarding houses. It invites readers to contact 1000 Bryant Street via telephone for arrangements.

New York Times Times Bryant Ady

Get Rich Quick Scheme Nets Chicago Bookkeeper

Federal authorities arrest Harry C. Rolland, a confidential book keeper for Tyrrall, Ward & Co. of Chicago, charging he defrauded the firm of more than $50,000. Rolland allegedly ran a scheme under the Mali Dealers' Protective Association name, contacting delinquent debtors and claiming government investigation to coerce payment.

Chicago Harry C. Rolland Tyrrall, Werd & Co Roland Mali Dealers’ Protective Association Tyrriall, Ward & Co Efrand Protective Association

Robberies at Brooklyn Navy Yard Prompt Discharge

A suspected employee was dismissed after questions by Rear Admiral Goodrich and Captain Adams following thefts at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Brass, steel, iron fittings and tools vanished from shops, and officers reported jewelry missing from the New Hampshire. Papers in a $25,000 damages suit against Capt. Adams were served, while authorities sought aid from Secret Service but were refused.

Adams J. D. Adams Brooklyn Navy Yard New Hampshire Goodrich Navy Yard Metcalf Secret Service

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