Russia Votes Huge War Budget for Far East Defense
The St. Petersburg Douma approved a 46 million dollar appropriation for army supplies and material with focus on Transbaikal fortifications Visdivostok barracks and artillery. A further 100 million was tentatively approved for 1909 plus Amur railroad costs as уже defence of Russia's Far East. Dissatisfaction rose over grand dukes' posts in the army while Lt General Rudiger signalled imperial army reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoor
Russia
Far
Vladimir Bobrinsky
Rudiger
Prince Collapses During Secret Perjury Trial
Berlin reports the trial of Prince Philip zu Eulenburg for perjury and subornation of perjury in the round table scandal. Hearings, held in secret, proceed with Baron Alphonss de Rothschild testifying. The prince fainted in the afternoon session and was hospitalized as a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg
Round Table
Munich
Baron Alphonss de Rothschild
Vienna
Charity Hospital
Bailey's on Board Steamer in Honduras Custody
In Puerto Cortesa Honduras a group from the Export Shipping Company of New Jersey and associates were handed to New York police and the American Consul after being guarded at the consulate. They were moved to the Norwegian steamer Tilstein, which will sail to New Orleans the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Cortexa
Honduras
Davila
Francis G. Bailey
Albert W. Bailey
New Jersey
Charles H. H. Myers
General Supply Company
Albert Oxley
Goldsboro
P. W. Beery
New York
Tilstein
New Orleans
England Protecting Refugees From Tehran Crisis
The Foreign Office refused Persia’s request to hand over political refugees at the British legation in Teheran and protested Shah’s troop deployment near the legation. Dispatches report provincial disturbances but no danger to foreigners. A prisoner described barbarities in the royal camp including a preacher strangled and mutilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LoenGon
Foreign Office
Teheran
Edward Grey
Longon
Times
Legation
Royal Camp
CZAR AND KAISER MAY MEET IN BALTIC WATERS
Petersburg June 39 A meeting between Emperor Nicholas of Russia and the German emperor on the Baltic is considered possible though no official confirmation exists. Nicholas may resume his Finnish Gulf cruise this week and both rulers could arrange a Bijerkoe style meeting by personal telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
Germany
Baltic
Nicholae
Finnish Gulf
Bijerkoe
Treasury revenue shows drop for UK quarter
London reports the treasury returns for the first quarter of the financial year ending today show a decrease of 11,655.94 dollars compared with the same period last year. The note indicates a reduced revenue intake and relates to ongoing fiscal assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Treasury
United Kingdom
Zeppelin On Air Laws Count Explains Airship Building
Count Zeppelin outlined the principles of airship construction before the Society of German Engineers in Dresden. He argued air resistance decreases with larger surface, challenged Helmholtz on air navigation, and urged land landing stages and an endowed institute to test new airship ideas. He offered to contribute to its foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Count Zeppelin
Society of German Engineers
Helmholtz
British Fleet Mobilized for Naval Manoeuvres
London reports the mobilization of all available British warships for annual maneuvers, totaling 301 ships and about 68 900 officers and men. Admiral Beresford commands the force as an imagined enemy, while Admiral Bridgeman defends the eastern coast of Great Britain from Aalbek Bay to the Firth of Forth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Charles Beresford
North Sea
Germany
Beresford
Aalbek Bay
Denmark
Great Britain
Bridgeman
Home Fleet
Firth of Forth
Humbert Sues Matin Over Rochette Affair Libel
Paris reports note Senator Humbert sues the Matin for libel linked to the Rochette swindling case. Witness M Mouthon cites Matin campaigns against King Leopold and Bunau Varilla ties to Congo railroad. A scuffle erupts in recess with legal figures dueling threats and confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Humbert
Matin
Rochette
Henri Rochette
M. Mouthon
Congo
M. Bauderot
M. Jouvenel
M. Baudelot
Poison Squad Finishes Government Diet Trial
Washington reports Dr. Harvey W. Wiley’s poison squad completed its dietary course testing saltpetre in government food. The group, part of several classes, contributed data on how this chemical affects different population groups as the study ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
May Work Force on Canal Employes Reported
The May monthly report shows 1,036 workers actually at work on the last day of May in the main canal operations, per the chairman's figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeaehington
Budget Bureau and AG Confront New Liquor Marking Rules
A Washington conference with Attorney General Bonaparte, Treasury Assistant Secretary Winthrop, and IRS Commissioner Caspers pledged to resist attempts to nullify or suspend the new liquor marking regulations. They responded to counsel for liquor interests in Cincinnati seeking a restraint on local revenue officers enforcing the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Winthrop
The
Treasury
Capers
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Cincinnati
United States
Soldiers Riot Shatters Fort Worden Criticism
Port Townsend June 20 rebels at Fort Worden artillery garrison protested alleged criticism of vandalism. Demonstration turned riot as missiles broke the glass front of The Evening Call, a dozen fighters clashed with the chief of police and three officers. the chief was badly beaten. Provost guards restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Fort Worden
Evening Call
Provost Guards
Milk Rate War Settled In Amicable Accord
Complaints filed with the Public Service Commission in the 24d District against several railroads protesting milk and cream rate hikes have been withdrawn. An amicable agreement was reached, the increased rates were withdrawn, and a Buffalo hearing on the merits has been indefinitely postponed after conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Public Service Commission
New York Central
Erie
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Rochester & Pittsburg
Buffalo & Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Willcox
Bion J. Arnold
Chicago
Manhattan
Bronx
Arnold
Commission
Theodore #. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan
Frank Hedley
Interborough
Wilcox
Eustis
Brooklyn
de Kalb Avenue
Fulton Street
Connecticut Bucket Shops To End Tonight
New Haven report notes a General Assembly enactment aims to end bucket shops in the state. The law forbids the business with penalties including fines from 46 to 310 and imprisonment up to one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
General Assembly
Connecticut
Cavalry Arrives at Del Rio in Neutrality Sweep
The 3d United States Cavalry reached Del Rio Texas from Fort Sam Houston to scout for violators of the neutrality law amid rumors of Mexican revolutionaries seeking refuge across the border. Brigadier General Albert L. Myer directs the operation with lessons for police powers at the U.S. border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
State and War Departments
Sefior Godoy
Bacon
Bonaparte
Taft
Bell
Army
Thompson
State Department
Outbreak in Palomas and Mexican border unrest
Telegraph from El Paso reports an attack on Palomas Chihuahua at 4 this morning. One defender was killed and several wounded as garrison troops repulsed the assault. Insurgents camped near Columbus New Mexico and were said to include Mexicans from New Mexico. authorities doubled guards at Juarez and El Paso area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Paso
Tex
Palomas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mimbres
Columbus
N. M
New Mexico
A. L. Sharpe
P. B. McInnis
Juarez
Guadeloupe
Real Revolution Today Says Girl
A Mexican Junta figure, Senorita Andrea Villareal Gonzales, living at 1014 North 10th Street, predicts a real revolution in Mexico. She claims thirty thousand Liberals armed, forty thousand more to follow after bank funds are secured, and support from five generals, laborers, and the rich. She says she could use force if needed and mentions securing 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
North 10Th Street
Senorita Andrea Villareal Gonzales
Mexico
Senorita Gonzales
No Quarter for Rebel Band in Mexican Mountain Fight
A Del Rio dispatch reports a skirmish near Las Vacas where eight revolutionists attacked. Surrounded by Rurales, the rebels were short of ammunition and reportedly all killed after offering to surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
del Rio
Las Vacas
Racing Tracks Out $3900 Albany Reports in 1939
Five more racing associations filed reports with the Secretary of State detailing expenditures opposed to anti racetrack gambling bills at the last Legislature session. Total expenditures across seven reports reach about 43000 with common patterns of legal services. Notable names include F K Sturgis H J Pelz Philip J Dwyer William H Reynolds and ex governor Black with fees to Davies Stone Auerbach Coyne Cumming Percy and others. Four associations did not file yet Brighton Beach Buffalo Empire City and United Hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 to the Court of Special Sessions to succeed J B McKean who died. Hoyt will earn 9000 a year and serve the unexpired term until July 1 1909 before a full ten year appointment. Crowell to replace Hoyt as counsel to the mayor with 5000 salary, likely to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Chase Hoyt
Court of Special Sessions
J. B. McKean
McClellan
Hoyt
Justice Hoyt
Justice McKean
William Beers Crowell
Man Sentenced for Berlin Dry Goods Fire Threat
Joseph O'Brien, previously jailed for smashing a Berlin Dry Goods Store window, was arrested at Hamburg Avenue station for attempting to set fire to lace curtains on the store's third floor. The crowded shop caused a panic before bystanders and police subdued him, who gave the alias Joseph Liston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O’brien
Blackwell's Island
Berlin
Broadway
Willoughby Avenue
Williamsburg
Hamburg Avenue
O’brien
John Schuman
Joseph Liston
Washingtons New Chief of Engineers Promoted in Navy Yard Currents
Washington June Chief Colonel William L Marshall Navy report details reorganization in Army Engineers Chiefs of Mackenzie succession Symons and Leach also named possible successors Marshall to retire June 11 1919 four year term noted Navy movements include vessel arrivals at Mare Island and San Francisco and personnel transfers and leaves of absence June 28 to Hampton Roads voyage of Prairie from Colon to Hampton Roads and other ship movements through early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William L. Marshall
Army
New York
Alexander Mackenzie
Military Service
T. W. Symons
S. §. Leach
Marshall
Navy Yard
New Haven
Hist
Newport
Virginia
Kearsarge
Bremerton
San Francisco
Rhode Island
Olympia
Hartford
New London
St. Louis
Honolulu
Perry
Mare Island
Ajax
Poisoning Case in Riverside Park Baffles Police
Police report a man named Bert McMillan age thirty at 68 West End avenue was poisoned by morphine mistaken for baking soda. Dr Rubel of J Hood Wright Hospital treated him after finding him on a park bench near 100th street with two men and a policeman nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McMillan
West End Avenue
Dr. Rubel
J. Hood Wright Hospital
Riverside Park
West 100Th Street
Rubel
100Th Street
Albert C. McMillan
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Douma
Prince
Zu Eulenburg
Baron Alphonse de Rothschild
Baileys
England
Persia
Czar and
Kaiser
Finnish
the Tribune
Zeppelin
Count
Soldiers Moba Newspaper
el Paso
Casas Grands
Coun
Austin
John H. Brady
Durango
Mexican International Railroad
Torreon
Brady
Thomas P. Labrada
Labrada
Viesca
Junta
Girl
Suns
20Th Century Limited
Grand Central Station
LaSalle Street
125Th Street
Entral Lines
Fifth Avenue
Columbus Avenue
West 18Th Street
Fulton
Antonio
Los Angeles
F. C. Hoyt
Sunday Tribune
Army and Navy News
Tribune Bureau
William Lassitor
Field Artillery
Inspector General's Department
Charles G. Treat
3¢ Field Artillery
Fort Myer
Marlborough
Wyeth
William Stephenson
John L. Phillips
William C. Borden
Edgar A. Mearns
Guy L. Edie
William D. Crosby
Charles M. Gandy
Charles B. Ewing
Walter D. McAw
Jefferson R Kean
Medical Corps
Harry L. James
Omcer
Davenport
Des Moines
Edward R. Coppock
2D Cavalry
Frank C Bolles
6Th Infantry
Fort William Henry Harrison
Fdgar T. Collins
Robert O. van Horn
17Th Infantry
Chickamauga Park
Camp Perry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Joseph Matson
Coast Artillery Corps
General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Joseph B. Douglas
20Th Company
Headquarters Artillery District of
Pensacola
William E. Hunt
Gouverneur W. Packer
National Match
Harry W. Chamberlain
Parker W. West
14Th Cavalry
William M. Connell
5Th Cavalry
NAVY
W. S. Hoen
California
Naval Hospital
Navy Department
Dubuque
Portsmouth
N. H
Preble
California City
Knightsbridge
Grinfeld
Leipziger Street
Own Mills
Landeshut
Silesia
Park Row
Nes
B. J. Arnold
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