Carnegie A Chevalier Honored By France at Peace Congress
Andrew Carnegie received the Cross of the Legion of Honor at a Hotel Astor dinner for the Peace Congress. He summarized the conference's progress while delegates at Carnegie Hall argued over resolutions. the final text backed a permanent Hague tribunal. About 500 delegates heard Abbott Bryan de Constant Francke speak. Seth Low presided. In Carnegie Hall afternoon, Carnegie received a peace flag as Bryan spoke.
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Hague Tribunal
Waldorf
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Baron d'Estournelles de Constant
Kuno Francke
Seth Low
Carnegie
Daughters of the Revolution
William J. Bryan
d’Estournelles de Constant
Astor
Dr. Hale
France
Palace of Peace
The
Hague
Legion of Honor
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie Receives Legion of Honor At Astor Dinner
Andrew Carnegie, longtime advocate of arbitration and world peace, was awarded the Legion of Honor at a Waldorf Astoria and Astor Hotel dinner closing the Hague Peace Congress. He defended arbitration, urged universal justice, and praised France for recognizing his role in The Hague palace of peace. About eight hundred guests attended amid peace many banners.
Mayor Otterson Buys Auto in New York Chaos
William Otterson mayor of Red Bank New Jersey visited New York and bought a car. The chauffeur was charged with speeding and lacking proper license. Additional charges followed for assault and missing licenses as the mayor contemplated shipping the car back to New Jersey. The mayor called the machine a hoodoo and said he would sell it cheap.
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William Otterson
Red Bank
N. J
New York
Fort Lee Ferry
Lenox Avenue
Mara
Schwartz
Cornell
Harlem
Allen Steele
Utica
New Jersey
Otterson
Cuban Loan Announcement in Havana Details
Governor Magoon met with Havana bankers to discuss a $5,400,000 loan at 2 percent returnable after thirty days. Bankers rejected terms and urged bids within ten days, suggesting funds may not be needed for a year. Government expects quick subscription to the loan.
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Havana
Magoon
Moors Aroused as French Naval Display Prepares Mogador Clash
Tangier reports a grave mood as Moors resent French occupation of Oudja. Native opinion says France seeks broader Moroccan annexations. Provocative agents flood the country while Lalande aids calm at Casa Bianca. Mogador, a fortified Atlantic seaport 124 miles from Rabat, hosts 15 000 people and holds vital commercial activity.
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Mogador
Oudja
France
Morocco
Casa Bianca
Lalande
Gloire
Indians On Warpath Over Chief Tiger Bones
A Seminole uprising erupts near Fish Eating Creek after Pennsylvania tourist A S Flourney took Chief Tom Tiger bones for Smithsonian placement and did not return them. A large Indian encirclement of a village caused white residents to flee. Arcadia deputies and Sheriff Freeman lead a posse toward potential battle in De Soto County.
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Tribune
Tampa
Fla
Arcadia
Tom Tiger
Pennsylvania
Freeman
de Soto County
A. S. Flourney
Johnstown
Penn
Smithsonian Institute
King Edward Named as Defendant in Civil Suit
Boston reports a civil action filed by Mrs. Annie B. Mason of East Boston seeking damages for injuries alleged aboard the Intercolonial Railway in Canada. Her lawyer argues the Crown may be sued, while Canada counters that a subject cannot sue a sovereign and the railway is royal property not a corporation.
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Boston
King Edward of
England
Annie B. Mason
East
Canada
Chatham Station
Nathan Wolfman
Newcomb
Unionist Victory in Belfast By-Election
London reports the North Division of Belfast by election to fill Sir Daniel Dixon's seat. George C Clark, of Workman Clark & Co., won with 6 021 votes over Labour challenger William Walker on 4 194. The result marks an increased Unionist vote in the division. Dixon had 4 907 votes and Welker 4 66.
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House of Commons
Belfast
Daniel Dixon
George 5
Clark
Workman, Clark & Co., Ltd
William Walker
Wiliam Welker
Meee
Dewey's Claret or Old Burgundy Enriches Meals
An advertisement note for Rewey & Sons Co of 155 Fulton Street New York claims the claret or old burgundy enriches meals and ties the blood. The terse copy markets the product alongside dining.
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Bens
Rewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Taft Urges Patience on Porto Rican Citizenship
Secretary Taft and party visit Ponce Puerto Rico with Governor Winthrop. A dinner honors Taft, speeches by Auguste Gautier Herminio Diaz and Taft emphasize U S policy, citizenship questions, and U S guarantees. Taft departs for Guayamas.
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P. R
Taft
Winthrop
Auguste Gautier
Sefer Gautier
Herminio Diaz
Executive Council
Roosevelt
Cannon
Reyburn Denies Bid for United States Senate
Philadelphia April 17 Mayor John E Reyburn dismissed plans to run for United States Senate to succeed Penrose. He said he will continue as mayor and complete projects begun. Despite his denial, several Republican insiders say a Penrose successor is considered, with party leaders wary of Penrose’s candidacy effects.
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the Tribune
Philadelphia
John E. Reyburn
United States
Senator Penrose
Penrose
One Dollar Wheat Minimum Tied to Equity Plan
The American Society of Equity grain growers department seeks a one dollar wheat minimum. Its Omaha convention runs June 5 to 7 with representation from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas. President J A Everitt says 2700 county branches exist. A storage and delivery plan would aid poorer farmers until the market supports the minimum price.
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the Tribune
Omaha
Grain Growers’ Department of the American Society of Equity
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
United States
J. A. Everitt
Indianapolis
Unusual City Hall wedding pairs couple with mayor
Miss Lillian M. Gerlach of College Point married John H. Fibieger of Weehawken at City Hall yesterday afternoon in a ceremony by the Mayor. Witnesses included Controller Metz and Patrick F. McGowan. The event drew onlookers Commissioners O'Brien and Bensel. The couple shared a stage-like kiss after the reading of the compact with playful banter from the Controller and Mayor.
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Lillian M. Gerlach
College Point
John H. Fibieger
Columbia Terrace
Weehawken
Controller Metz
Patrick F. McGowan
Youth tries suicide at St Peter's Cathedral entrance
A nineteen year old man attempted to kill himself with a revolver at the entrance to the Sacristy of St Peter's Cathedral in Rome. He was seriously wounded and taken to a hospital. The Pope ordered inquiries into the motive of the act.
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St. Peter's
After All Ushers The Scotch Highball Fame
A brief note highlights the lingering fame of the Scotch highball, credited to popular drink culture and bartending history. The line suggests a celebratory tone toward the enduring appeal of a classic cocktail.
No Action On Kelsey Delays Mount In Albany Senate
In Albany on April 17 the Senate Judiciary Committee did not hold an executive session to consider the governor’s removal recommendation for Kelsey. A long hearing day included a recount bill. an executive session is scheduled for tomorrow, but action on Kelsey is unlikely. The delay holds up key legislation, including the Public Utilities bill, as anti-Hughes factions seek changes. Governor Hughes reportedly plans to address untouched sections of the Utilities bill and the Kelsey affair in Buffalo.
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Kelsey
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Railways and Lighting Corporations
Page
Hughes
Buffalo
Jaines
Gilchrist
Kings
Richmond County
Manhattan
Raines
Senate
Trouble in Pittsburg Orchestra
In Pittsburg Henry Bramson first cello leaves for Chicago based Thomas Orchestra after clash with Conductor Emil Paur. Concert master Luigi Von Kunits declines renewal at reduced pay as upheaval threatens the ensemble. Thomas Orchestra to replace Pittsburg Orchestra at Mendelssohn Choir Toronto concerts.
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Pittsburg
Henry Bramson
Pittsburg Orchestra
Thomas Orchestra
Chicago
Emil Paur
Luigi von Kunits
Mendelssohn Choir of
Toronto
Canada
More Lottery Indictments Posted in Telegraph Report
United States Grand Jury indicts Herman Brunner of St Louis with winter home in Los Angeles and Oscar Haugher of Hoboken for conspiracy to violate anti lottery laws. Haugher pleaded guilty with sentence suspended. Jury in second week, focus on lottery probe. government witness costs reach 10500 dollars.
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Tribune
Mobile
United States Grand Jury
Herman Brunner
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Oscar Haugher
Hoboken
W. H. Armbrecht
Entire Drury College Junior Class Suspended
Springfield Mo April 17 The entire junior class at Drury College 34 students was suspended by the faculty after they refused to apologize for resolutions criticizing the faculty The freshmen class 87 students voted to support the juniors The incident followed the removal of ice cream from President Kirbys home intended for the seniors reception A junior Wyatt Brandon Rogersville Ark was sent home for leading the attack
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Drury College
Congregational
Kirby
Wyatt Brandon
Rogersville
Ark
Corey wedding report sparks talk in Pittsburg
Telegraph report says William E. Corey president of United States Steel Corp will wed actress Mabelle Gilman in New York on May 7. Only a few Pittsburg connections have heard of the plan and none expect invitations or attendance by the Corey family.
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Pittsburg
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
New York
Mr. Corey
Corey
Capitol Furnishings Designs Seen Prep Before Award
Testimony before the Capitol Investigation Commission in Harrisburg reports that furniture and chandeliers for the new Capitol were designed months prior to the award to John H. Sanderson & Co. in Philadelphia. Designs were made in architect Huston’s studio under lock and key. delivery dates were documented by railroad and freight lines. Modellor Maene testified fixtures were worth about $20,000 with Sanderson paid $137,500.
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Penn
Capitol Investigation Commission
New Capitol
Capitol
John H. Sanderson & Co
Philadelphia
Joseph M. Huston
Huston
Sanderson
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
New
John Maene
Pennsylvania Bronze Company
Maene
Horses Clear Speedway In Runaway Collision
Three runaway horses stampeded along the Speedway from 159th to 180th streets chased by two mounted patrolmen. A collision at 159th street toppled driver Elmer Stevens, who was seriously injured and taken to Washington Heights Hospital. A second horse, driven by George Oliver, struck Stevens’s carriage setting off a fresh plunge until patrols halted the chase.
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Morris Avenue
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Washington Heights Hospital
George Oliver
West 41St Street
188Th Street
Tragic Brooklyn Train Crashes Claim Two Lives
Five year old Joseph Tropin was crushed under a Bath Beach train at New Utrecht avenue and S4th street, Brooklyn, and died after three quarters hour trapped. Mary Polaki, a servant, was killed when another Bath Beach train struck her at Bath avenue and Bay 26th street. West Brooklyn Board of Trade called a mass meeting at Borough Park Clubhouse on Monday night.
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Bath Beach
New Utrecht Avenue
S4th Street
Brooklyn
Stratman
Fifth Avenue
36Th Street
Mary Polaki
Bath Avenue
Bay 26Th Street
West Brooklyn Board of Trade
Borough Park Club
Ditch Erie Train Wreck Attempt Near Great Bend
Rail officials probe an attempted wreck of Erie passenger No. 5 at Great Bend. An unknown trespasser or tramp group placed a heavy steel express truck on the track near the station. the high speed train dislodged it, damaging a station wall. Authorities link the act to a gang rumored to operate from an island near Susquehanna.
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the Tribune
Binghamton
N. Y
Erie
Great Bend
Susquehanna
Feeding 400000 Chinese in Shanghai Relief Effort
Shanghai reports famine relief feeding 400000 people with daily grain arrivals. April purchases total millet, flour, potatoes, and wheat for planting. 30000 workers toil mainly at Tsing-Kiang-Pu. Chinese official relief has ceased amid obstructions and doubtful promises.
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Shanghai
Famine Relief Committee
Tsing-Kiang-Pu
China
Dog Swallowed The Money In A Curious Stunt
Paterson, April 17 Colonel Christopher Columbus Shelby tells how his dog swallowed a $12 bill, a $10 and a $2 note. He notified Justice of the Peace Keys, who asked the Treasury, and today an order for $12 was sent to the colonel. Ad for Haas Restaurant Park Row Bldg offers refined surroundings for ladies with lunch, dinner and music.
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N. J
Christopher Columbus Shelby
Justice of the Peace Keys
Treasury Department
Sam
Haan
Park Row
Mayor Grows Power Over City Departments Investigations
Governor Hughes told Mayor McClellan to handle city inquiries with his appointed officers and noted the Commissioners of Accounts can investigate all departments. Ellison pressed for a full legislative probe, but the governor said no extra inquiry is needed and charges can be filed if sufficient evidence appears. The special Ahearn testimony set to impact the situation next day.
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Tribune
Albany
Hughes
Ellison
New York City
McClellan
Commissioners of Accounts
New Yor
Moreland
Ahearn
Hughes Kills Canard in 5 Cent Fare Fight
Albany April 17. The Assembly defeated a bid to recommit the Wagner bill to set a five cent fare for Coney Island by 74 to 49. Speaker Wadsworth and Governor Hughes denied pressuring for the bill’s defeat, while lawmakers debated the link to the Public Utilities bill and potential summer relief.
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Albany
Coney Island
Moreland
Committee On Railroads
Hughes
Wadsworth
George W. Morgan
Metropolitan Street Company
Rogers
Broome
Merritt
Railroads
Bie
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