Beginning of the end in Albany as session nears adjournment
Albany June 2 report that the current legislative year may adjourn on June 7 after a long session. Key battles loom over the public utilities bill, recount bill, reapportionment, and the Moreland governor investigation powers. Expect clashes in courts over constitutionality and vigorous committee activity as lawmakers push direct nominations and other major measures before the deadline.
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Operator Prevents Serious Wreck at City Crossing
Kalamazoo Michigan June 2 Edward Egan operator of the train signals at the tower near Kalamazoo averted a serious wreck when a Michigan Central freight train bearing down and a Grand Rapids Indiana passenger train on the same crossing jeopardized lives Egan chose to derail the freight sending it into a ditch four cars wrecked but no one hurt in the derailment and debris.
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Edward Egan
Michigan Central
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Egan
Distrubits Hoarded Savings in Pulaski County
Willis Smith, 84, fears for his life over his cash hoard and distributes about 30000 in old coins across the county. The hoard, saved for years in fruit jars, coins not worn, dates back two generations. He once withdrew money from a bank after witnessing a cashier pay out on a check.
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Tenn
Willis Smith
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Booze Flows Freely in Yonkers as Indictments Pour In
Yonkers police reported wide open saloons yesterday despite thirty two indictments issued last week. Eight arrests were made for excise violations up to midnight. Six proprietors, named by claimants, face indictments. police withheld names awaiting arraignment in police court. Information from John S. Kennedy of the Anti-Saloon League and the state Excise Department aided the indictments.
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Yonkers
John S. Kennedy
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State Excise Department
Arrest in Murder Case Shocks Buffalo Community
Buffalo June 2 detectives arrested Frank F Kendall in the Ditman murder case at North Collins. Kendall claims to prove an alibi showing no connection to the crime. The investigation continues as authorities pursue further evidence about the Saturday killing.
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Frank EF. Kendall
George Ditman
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Kendall
Convention calls for wartime prevention group in America
Atlantic City June 2 The American Anti-Tuberculosis League convenes June 5 with the International Medical Association for the Prevention of War to form an American section. Dr. William B Z Snow of New York president and Dr. George Brown secretary sign the call. The league resumes sessions tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church as fifty physicians prepare essays for discussion.
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American Anti-Tuberculosis League
International Medical Association For the Prevention of War
William B. Z. Snow
New York
American League
George Brown
Anti-Tuberculosis League
First Presbyterian Church
Inducement to non union miners at Wyoming mines
Rock Springs Wyoming June 2 Telegraph reports Union Pacific Coal Company and Central Coal Company plan to block unionization. Notices promise a 10 percent wage advance to men reporting for duty on Monday, but the firms still ban union membership in the mines.
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Union Favors Recount Move To Hearings
The Central Federated Union was urged to appoint a committee to attend the recount bill hearing tomorrow, in a letter from Alfred J. Boulton George H. McVey William A. Coakley and Thomas P. Ryan. The sentiment favored a recount with Thomas Rock saying it is just and fair despite mayoral opinions.
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Alfred J. Boulton
George H. McVey
Wiliam A. Coakley
Thomas P. Ryan
Thomas Rock
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Hearst
Taft's Right Hand Man General Edwards Noted for Service
Washington June 2 Clarence R Edwards brigadier general and head of the bureau of insular affairs has built a notable War Department career since 1900. He has long served as the right hand man to the Secretary of War, first to Elihu Root and more recently to William H Taft, with a record of gallant service in the Philippines.
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William H. Taft
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General Edwards and Navy Personnel News Highlight Insular Bureau Role
General Edwards, adjutant general under Lawton, leads the insular bureau now handling Philippines and Cuban affairs. His admin skill earns praise from Taft, with him seen beside the Secretary and praised for rapid, organized governance. Also notes retirement push for naval officers and targets trophies across fleet commands.
Brooklyn Drydock Dispute Near Resolution
The Navy Department and the Department of Justice move toward settling the Brooklyn navy yard drydock controversy with Spearin. After delays since last August, the plan proposes paying the contractor for work done and cancelling the contract without making him liable for any shortfall if a new contract exceeds the original price.
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Navy postpones repair shop on Culgoa amid options for future vessels
The Navy decides not to install a floating repair shop on the USS Culgoa. Officials note such facilities would aid wartime vessel maintenance but doubt the Culgoa is best suited. The plan is postponed to a future vessel deemed suitable.
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United States
Navy Department
French cruiser Kléber arrives at Hampton Roads with French ships
Rear Admiral Thierry spoke to American friends after his flagship Kléber, along with the Victor Hugo and the Chasseloup-Loubat, arrived by sea at Hampton Roads on Saturday.
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Kléber
Hampton Roads
French Admiral Thierry Visits West Point Cadets Quarters
Rear Admiral Thierry commander in chief of the French Atlantic squadron and officers tour the cadets quarters at the Military Academy on May 29 escorted by Major General Frederick Dent Grant. From left to right: Major Howze F C Owen Thierry Grant Bowley Nagel Colonel Scott.
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Military Academy
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A. Bowley
Nagel
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West Point Academy
War Office moves on deck contract and army gear cuts
The article notes possible changes to a contractor’s deck work with delays due to suspension. It outlines a War Department simplification of soldiers uniforms, abolishing many clothing items while keeping issues until stock runs out. Navy meat inspection shifts to a Navy paymaster led system with lessons from army practices. A West Point visit honors and escort details are described, as well as French squadron plans to cruise after Hampton Roads.
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Chicago
Department of Agriculture
State Camp Soaked by Rain at Peekskill
June 2 at State Camp Peekskill New York a steady rain leaves men drenched and miserable. Divine service and parades are canceled campers stay under canvas. One man Joseph J Garrahan of the field music injured his arm tripping over a tent pin. If weather clears a big sports program may follow.
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Peekskill
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Ltch
Young Men's Christian Association
Joseph J. Garrahan
Bryan Speaks in Richmond at Confederate Reunion
In Richmond on June 2 crowds awaited tomorrow’s parade and the Jefferson Davis Monument unveiling. William Jennings Bryan addressed 4000 people on a theme of The Prince of Peace, avoiding Confederate references while criticizing trusts and figures like Roosevelt and Rockefeller. He dined with Governor Swanson amid host
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Jefferson Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Graft Charges in C F U Meeting
Excitement rose at the Central Federated Union meeting as Jamey Holland of the Ecce Firemen's Union alleged Engineers' Union No 2 delegate in the city accused him of taking pay to bring Mayor McClellan to speak. Curran denied retracting or retracting and a committee vindicated Holland while Curran was to prove or face expulsion.
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Jamey Holland
Ecce Firemen’s Union
Engineers’ Union No. 2
McCclellan
Battons
Curran
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al Federated Union
Holland
Sid Curran
Eastman gang murder arrest linked to Suffolk Street
Police arrested Harry et, believed connected to the murder at No 65 Suffolk Street. Lieutenant O Farrell nabbed him near venue B and 1st Street. Captain McCafferty praised the arrest. Rivalry within Monk Eastman’s gang flared after his imprisonment, with Stahl seeking leadership.
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Harry
1St Street
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Detective Bureau
Monk” Eastmay
Stahl
O'Fa
Charles Gre
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