Russia approves vast war budget boosting Far East defense
The St. Petersburg Douma adopted a bill by the War Minister authorizing 46 million dollars for army supplies and fortifications in Transbaikalia Visdivostok and barracks. A further 100 million for 1809 was tentatively approved along with Amur railway costs. Dissatisfaction mounted over military leadership as reforms were discussed.
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St. Petersburg
Transbeikalia
Visdivostok
War Office
Amoor
Russia
Vladimir Bobrinsky
Rudiger
Prince zu Eulenburg Collapses During Trial Session
In Berlin on June 20 the Prince Philip zu Eulenburg's perjury and subornation trial paused after he suddenly weakened in the afternoon. The court heard Baron Alphonss de Rothschild testify before the interruption. He was carried to Charity Hospital by automobile as guards kept him confined.
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Berlin
Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg
Round Table
Ecandel
Munich
Baron Alphonss de Rothschild
Vienna
Charity Hospital
Baileys On Board Steamer In Honduras Custody
Following a presidential order, Francis G. Bailey and Albert W. Bailey of Export Shipping Company New Jersey along with Charles H H Myers of General Supply Company and Albert Oxley captain of the steamer Goldsboro were placed in custody of New York Police Lieutenant Beery and Consul Brickwood. They were held at the American consulate on Sunday and moved to the Norwegian steamer Tilstein, which will sail to New Orleans tomorrow.
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Puerto Correa
Honduras
Davila
Francis G. Bailey
Albert W. Bailey
Export Shipping Company
New Jersey
Charles H. H. Myers
General Supply Company
Albert Oxley
Goldsboro
P. W. Beery
New York
Tilstein
New Orleans
England Protects Refugees From Persian Troop Move
The Foreign Office refused Persian demand to hand over political refugees at the Teheran legation and protested Shah’s troop near the legation. Sir Edward Grey urged guarantees of fair treatment. Dispatches report provincial disturbances but no danger to foreigners. A prisoner released from the royal camp described barbarities including a nationalist preacher killed and his body mutilated.
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London
Foreign Office
Teheran
Legation
Edward Grey
Longon
Times
Royal Camp
Czar and Kaiser May Meet on Baltic Waters
Petersburg June 20 The Red hints at a possible meeting between Emperor Nicholas of Russia and the German emperor on the Baltic. Official sources give no confirmation yet. Nicholas is to resume his cruise in the Finnish Gulf this week, raising speculation they might meet as in Bijerkoe 146 when monarchs exchanged telegrams directly.
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Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
Germany
Baltic
Finnish Gulf
Bijerkoe
Miorarchs
Revenue in UK falls in first quarter of year
London June 3 The treasury returns show a decline in United Kingdom revenue for the first quarter of the financial year ending today, with a decrease of 11 555 54 dollars compared to the same period last year.
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London
Treasury
United Kingdom
Zeppelin on Air Laws Counts Principles in Airship
Count Zeppelin explains the basis of airship construction before the Society of German Engineers in Dresden. He argues air resistance decreases with increased surface and says land landing stages can be built, urging an endowed institute to test new airship ideas and offering to contribute.
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Dresden
Count Zeppelin
Society of German Engineers
Helmholtz
British Fleet Mobilized For Naval Manoeuvres 301 Ships
London reports the British home fleet mobilized for annual naval maneuvers with 301 ships and 68 000 officers and men. Admiral Beresford leads the force while the exercise simulates a German threat with a pretend eastern coast invasion.
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London
Lord Charlies Beresford
North Sea
Germany
Beresford
Aalbek Bay
Denmark
Great Britain
Bridgeman
Home Fleet
Firth of Forth
Libel Suit Against Matin Probes Humbert Link to Rochette Affair
In Paris a libel case by Senator Humbert against the Matin unfolds with witnesses. Former Matin editor Mouthon testifies to campaigns against King Leopold and ties to Bunau Varilla interests in Congo. Rochette, arrested in March for swindling, is central as duels and fisticuffs erupt during recess.
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Paris
Humbert
Congo
M. Bauderot
M. Jouvenel
Matin
M. Baudelot
Rochette
Poison Squad Finishes Test On Saltpetre Diet
Washington reports that Dr. Harvey W. Wiley’s poison squad concluded its months long test of government foods containing saltpetre. The study seeks to determine the effects of deleterious substances in food on human physiology and a data mass is being prepared detailing the outcomes for the varied participants.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
Washington May labor force at work on canal operations
The May labor force actually at work on the Taith main Canal operations was 1.0326 million, per the chairman's monthly report.
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Washington
Conference Aims to Uphold New Alcohol Tax Rules
In Washington a briefing with Attorney General Bonaparte Assistant Secretary Winthrop and Commissioner Ca pers set a firm stance to resist efforts to nullify or suspend the new internal revenue regulations. They discussed counsel for liquor interests seeking a Cincinnati judge’s order barring local officers from enforcing the package marking changes.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Winthrop
The
Treasury
Commissioner Capers
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Cincinnati
United States
Riot at Fort Worden Over Alleged Criticism of Soldiers
Soldiers at Fort Worden protested alleged criticism of their act of vandalism in Port Townsend. Demonstration turned riot as missiles shattered The Evening Call office glass front. A dozen fought with the chief of police and guards. The chief was severely beaten before provost guards restored order.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Fort Worden
Evening Call
Provost Guards
Milk Rate War Settled After Rail Charge Row
Complaints filed with the Public Service Commission in the 2d District against several railroads over milk and cream freight rate increases have been withdrawn. An amicable agreement was reached and the hearing in Buffalo has been postponed.
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Albany
Public Service Commission
New York Central
Erie
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Rochester & Pittsburg
Buffalo & Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
New Connecticut bucket shops to end tonight under law
New Haven June 20 bucket shops in Connecticut will cease operations tonight under a General Assembly enactment. The law aims to prevent ban and prohibit bucket shop business with penalties including fines up to 31.66 dollars and imprisonment not exceeding one year.
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New Haven
General Assembly
Connecticut
Cavalry Arrives at Del Rio to Enforce Neutrality Laws
The 3d United States Cavalry reached Del Rio Texas from Fort Sam Houston and sent out scouts to pursue violators of neutrality law. Mexican revolutionists are believed hidden on this side of the border as authorities plan a vigorous campaign and exercise caution about clashes with civil courts. General Albert L. Myer directs the movement with Washington reports noting unprecedented use of troops to enforce neutrality along the border.
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Tribune
del Rio
Tex
3D United States Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
United States
Albert L. Myer
Washington
Myer
Department of Texas
War Department
Coahuila
Army
State and War Departments
Sefior Godoy
Bacon
Bonaparte
Taft
Bell
Thompson
City of
State Department
Outbreak in Chihuahua and northern Mexico warfare
Telegraph reports near Palomas Chihuahua one revolutionary was killed and several wounded as garrison forces repelled attackers. Insurgents moved from Mimbres near Columbus New Mexico with Mexican bandits joining. Juarez guards tightened after threats of raids and dynamite found at the mayor’s residence. A Durango mining contact described a train attack by some three hundred revolutionists and Junta leader Labrada forecast a broader uprising beginning tonight with pay offered to volunteers and rail lines being damaged.
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Tribune
el Paso
Tex
Palomas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mimbres
Columbus
N. M
New Mexico
A. L. Sharpe
P. B. McInnis
Tation Palomas
Casas Grands
Coun
The
Austin
John H. Brady
Durango
Mexican International Railroad
Torreon
Thomas FP. Labrada
Labrada
Viesca
Las Vacas
Junta
Senorita Gonzales
Antonio
Los Angeles
Real Revolution Today Says Girl
St Louis report describes Senorita Andrea Villareal Gonzales living in a North 10th street attic as a poetess and leading spirit of the Mexican Junta. She claims Liberals armed and money seized from a bank enable a forthcoming revolution with promises of support from laborers and the wealthy. She says she could use dagger or torch if needed and mentions securing $200.
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St. Louis
North 10Th Street
Senorita Andrea Villareal Gonzales
Mexico
No Quarter for Rebel Band in Mexican Border Fight
A Del Rio dispatch reports Mexican Rurales surrounded eight revolutionists near Las Vacas in the mountains southwest of San Antonio. The rebels, short on ammunition, reportedly were killed after offering to surrender.
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San Antonio
Tex
del Rio
Las Vacas
Racing associations file anti racetrack bills expense totals
Albany June 30 Five more racing associations filed statements with the Secretary of State showing expenditures opposing anti racetrack gambling bills at the last Legislature. Total about 30000. Seven reports filed to date total about 43000. Items include trains catering stenographers fees and legal services for figures such as Black Coyne and Cumming. Four associations ran meets last year but have not filed statements.
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Albany
Agnew-Hart
F. K. Sturgis
Jockey Club
Black
Davies
Stone & Auerbach
KB. P. Coyne
R. C. Cumming
W. C. Percy
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Westchester Racing Association
Queens County Jocky Club
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Brighton Beach Racing Association
Buffalo Racing Association
Empire City Racing Association
United Hunts Racing Association
Hoyt Named Justice of Court of Special Sessions
Assistant Corporation Counsel Franklin Chase Hoyt was appointed justice of the Court of Special Sessions to succeed J. B. McKean who died recently. Mayor McClellan announced the appointment and Hoyt will receive 9000 dollars yearly.
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Franklin Chase Hoyt
Court of Special Sessions
J. B. McKean
McClellan
Hoyt
Justice Hoyt
Justice McKean
William Beers Crowell
Man jailed for arson attempt at Berlin Dry Goods Store
Joseph O'Brien, previously jailed for brick vandalism at the Berlin Dry Goods Store on Broadway and Willoughby, was seized at Hamburg Avenue station after allegedly setting fire to lace curtains on the store's third floor. The crowded store caused a panic before police captured him under an assumed name.
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Joseph O’brien
Blackwell's Island
Berlin
Broadway
Willoughby Avenue
Williamsburg
Hamburg Avenue
O'Brien
New Chief of Engineers Sought as Mackenzie Succession
Washington June 2 Colonel William L Marshall in line to become chief of engineers after General Mackenzie retirement May 25 1916 following a lengthy campaign between Colonels Symons and Leach Marshall not a candidate but favored by Mackenzie for a four year term. Other army movements and ship movements also listed.
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Washington
William L. Marshall
Army
New York
Alexander Mackenzie
Military Service
T. W. Symons
S. &. Leach
Marshall
Riverside Park morphine mix up ends in police report
Bert McMillan age thirty of West End avenue is said to have been poisoned by morphine mistaken for bicarbonate of soda. Dr. Rubel of J Hood Wright Hospital attended him after he was found unconscious on a park bench near 100th Street by two men and a policeman. The incident was reported to the West 100th Street station and linked to an Albert C. McMillan real estate dealer at No 4 West End Avenue.
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Bert McMillan
West End Avenue
Dr. Rubel
J. Hood Wright Hospital
Riverside Park
West 100Th Street
Rubel
100Th Street
Albert C. McMillan
Willcox
Public Service Commission
Bion J. Arnold
Chicago
Manhattan
Bronx
Arnold
Theodore J’. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan
Frank Hedley
Interborough
Eustin
Sth Street
Steinway Tunnel
Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad Company
Coney Ia
Flatbush
Brooklyn
de Kalb Avenue
Fulton Street
Fragmentary notice on wind event and city signals
Fragmented OCR text references wind concerns and a local notice or report involving authorities, with unclear names or dates. The readable portion hints at a city or agency warning or update in progress, but specifics are not discernible.
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Douma
Prince
Zu Eulenburg
Baron Alphonse de Rothschild
Baileys
England
Persia
Czar and
Kaiser
the Tribune
Zeppelin
Count
Poison Squad
Soldiers Moba Newspaper
Juarez
Guadeloupe
Girl
Suns
20Th Century Limited
Grand Central Station
LaSalle Street
125Th Street
America
F. C. Hoyt
Army and Navy News
Tribune Bureau
William Lassitor
Field Artillery
Inspector General's Department
Charles G. Treat
Fort Myer
Marlborough
Wyeth
William Stephenson
John L. Phillips
William C. Borden
Edgar A. Mearns
Gut L. Edie
William D. Crosby
Charles M. Gandy
Charles B. Ewing
Walter D McCaw
Jefferson R Kean
Medical Corps
Harry L. James
Ofcer
Davenport
Des Moi
Edward R. Coppock
Cavalry
Frank © Bolles
6Th Infantry
Fort William Henry Harrison
Foogar T. Collins
Robert van Horn
Chickamauga Park
Illiv
Camp Perry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Joseph Matson
Coast Artillery Corps
General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Joseph B. Douglas
Headquarters Artillery District of
Pensacola
William E. Hunt
Gouverneur W. Packer
National Match
Harry B. Chamberlain
Parker W. West
Wmth Cavalry
William M. Connell
Sth Cavalry
NAVY
W. S. Worn
California
Naval Hospital
Mare
Navy Department
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Dubuque
Portsmouth
N.H
Preble
Perry
Mare Island
California City Salles
Navy Yard
Virginia
Kearsarge
Bremerton
San Francisco
Rhode Island
Olympia
Hartford
Avansas
New London
Honolulu
Ajax
Glacier
Hunter's Point
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Colon
Hampton Roads
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Grinfeld
Leipziger Street
Own Mills
Landeshut
Silesia
Jeder Reworks
B. J. Arnold
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