American rule praised by passengers aboard Cleveland
About 400 American passengers from 32 states on the steamship Cleveland commend U S policy in the Philippines. They urge continuation of the present governmental system, praising insular administration, humanitarian goals, and anti epidemic progress. The resolutions seek protection and a strong American base in the region, with thanks to officials and a copy to Wilson and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
United States
Philippines
Joseph FR. McLaughlin
Seattle Hand and Mortgage Company
the Tribune
Phiippine Islands
Philippine Islands
Orient
Philippine
Spe
Cial
Bureau of Health
Woodrow + Wilson
William Sennings Bryan
W. Cameron Forbes
JURY Favors Carbonneau in Kinnear Fraud Suit
In London on June 5 a jury returned a verdict for Charles Eugene Carbonneau promoter of the Cuban Land and Plantation Company in the suit brought by Henry Kinnear of New York. Carbonneau testified that many New York businessmen held large interests and that Kinnear was a pawn for financiers seeking to wreck the company and seize control. The jury accepted his view and dismissed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Eugene Carbonneau
Cuban Land and Plantation Company
Henry Kinnear
New York
Storms Ravage Germany With Floods and Losses
Thunderstorms and hail swept across the German Empire after a heat wave, submerging railway lines from Schlentz to Bingen and inundating mid-Rhenish districts. Three villages in Hesse were wiped out, with numerous deaths and hundreds of farm animals reported. Rivers rise as floods continue.
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Berlin
German Empire
Shlentz
Bingen
Hesse
Churchill Announces Navy to Build Three Battleships
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, said in the House of Commons that Canada’s Senate rejection of naval aid prompted Britain to lay down three battleships this year instead of next March. The plan aims at completing three Dreadnoughts for the Royal Navy.
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Tonaon
Senate
Huntich
Winston Spencer Chorchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Lord Murray Under Fire In Marconi Shares Scandal
The Purnamentary committee probing wireless contract scandals between Marconi and the British government recalls new witness Salaman. He testifies Lord Murray of Eibank bought about three thousand American Marconi shares in April and May 1912. Conservative London papers urge the committee to expose Elibank's links to the affair.
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Tate
Purnamentary Committee
Marconi Company
Britetih
Salaman
Lord Murray
Eubank
Marconi
Eibank
London
Marcon Committee
Elibank
Franklin book at Huth sale fetches 5000 plus sum
The Franklin work Essay on Liberty and Necessity printed in 1775 sold for 5000 pounds at the Huth sale today. One of only 100 original copies existed and only one other copy is known. Henry Stevens bought this copy previously, offered to the British Museum decades ago for five pounds, later sold for fifty cents.
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Toane Sfihane
London
Huth Sale
Loday
Franklin
Henry Stevens
Sinews of War Examined in French Chamber Debate
Deputy Andre Lefevre warned that Germany cannot sustain a long war and cited the Triple Alliance’s weak bank reserves versus the Triple Entente’s ample funds. He urged France to maintain a large army on the frontier and backed three years of active service for Frenchmen.
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Paris
André Lefevre
Germany
Austria-Hungery
Italy
France
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
Frondare
Jockey Club urged to disqualify Rett in Derby scandal
London reports condemn the Derby ride by Rett on Craganour causing Aboyeur interference. Stewards’ inquiry ongoing with calls for Rett’s disqualification. British press laments the race’s conduct and the effect on betting losses.
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Jockey Club
Cante
the Tribune
London
Johnny Rett
Craganour
Aboyeur
Cassie
Pall Mall Gagette
Relff
Sistice
Sporting Life
Westminster Gazette
London Inquiry Opens On Body Of Christina Addis
London June 5 ar ttrquest held for day on the body of Christina Addis sixty one years old of Popham Boat London developed that the woman was a descendant of General Wolfe and that for three years she had received 32 a week from a female aid society of which she paid 80 cents for rent The Canadian government has bought Quebec House at Wisterham the and central home of Wolfe
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London
Ar Ttrquest
Forday
Sern
Christina Addis
Popham Boat
Wolfe
Quebec House
Wisterham
Magazine Men on Trial in Fraud Case
The Tat of 6 sescores yellonenit of the Columbia Sterling Publishing Company that took over Hampton Magazine suspended publication last year. Jobin F. B. Atkin a Philadelphia lawyer Lee Stilwell secretary and Eugene B. Yates charged with attempting to use the mails to defraud and conspiracy faced Judge Julius Mayer. Jury was arrested and trial began. Federal grand jury found misleading stock promotion tied to a new company paying dividends from outside sources, not surplus. The three officials were arrested and held for trial as bankruptcy followed.
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Columbia-Sterling Publishing Company
Hampton Magazine
Jobin F. B. Atkin
Philadelphia
Lee Stilwell
Eugene B. Yates
Julius Mayer
United States District Court
Wood
Federal
Columbian
Hampton's
Columbia Sterling Publishing Company
Mena
Anvestora
Woman Union Leader Defends Working Women Wage Rights
Mrs Robins, head of the Woman's National Trade Union League, told a State Senate wage investigating committee in St Louis that women are enslaved by low pay and should work for minimum wages of 12 dollars a week or more. She argued that removing women from industries would hurt families and wages. Also reelected president Mrs Robins and Melinda Lent of New York named vice president.
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Robins
Optimism Revives On London Market Rally
London June 6 optimism spread as the stock exchange closed with a rally after heavy selling. The Bank of England weekly return showed money market tightness and debate over a higher bank rate. Consols sagged near low levels and foreign government securities weakened amid ongoing rumors of financial strain. A firm’s $4,000,000 issue was taken up by a strong syndicate, reassuring market stability.
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London
Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Consola
Resignation Triggers Duel Threats in Hungarian Parliament
After Dr. Lukacs and his cabinet quit, the King Emperor accepted the resignations in bloc. Lukacs begins winding up ministry duties. Promised duels include Count Sereny, Count Karolys, Count Khuen Hevervary, and Captain Gerol. Fifteen opposition members barred from the House for five days.
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Vienna
Junea
Lukacs
Count Sereny
Karolys
Khuen- Hevervary
Gerol
London Peace Conference Near Deadlock as Turkey Holds Firm
Delegates in London face a widening rift over postwar privileges for Turkish and Greek populations and broader Turkish demands. Talks stall at St James's Palace with little hope of reconvening unless Turkey moderates, and Servians and Greeks push for a settlement based on Berlin arrangements amid mounting pressure to leave.
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London
Turkey
St James's Palace
Neema
Etsina
Tater
Berlin
Consuls Urge Higher Salaries and Dwellings
The Chamber urged Congress to raise consular salaries and improve housing to attract capable personnel and strengthen diplomacy and trade. A civil service placement for the consular service was proposed. A separate resolution supported widening Buttermilk Channel to at least 20 feet deep and 9 to 100 feet wide. John Claffin announced visiting Tokio Chamber members and Japan talks. The minister from Hra Til is due about the same time, with a plan for a courtesy dinner.
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Congress
Amerce
Japan
Hra- Til
Justice Hendrick probes boast of influence in Bronx case
Justice Hendrick ordered an immediate investigation after a Bronx man Joseph H M Cully allegedly boasted of sway with the court and that he could not lose a litigation. Co defendant Edward J. Farrell said Cully claimed to be strong with the justice and Farrell filed an affidavit for today’s proceedings.
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Justice Hendrick
Hendrick
Joseph HM. Cully
Southern Boulevard
The
Bronx
Cully
Edward J. Farrell
Trinity Avenue
Farrell
Willam B. Selden
Selden
Farerell
Park Board Opens Bids for Repaving West Drive
The Park Board opened bids yesterday for repaving a large section of West Drive in Central Park. It is the second bid submission after all bids were rejected two weeks ago. Anphalt Construction Company was the low bidder yesterday. the award hinges on testing all samples.
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Hida
Park Board
West Drive
Central Park
Dayton Hedges
Louis F. Ta Roche
Stover
An Phalt Construction Company
Father Finds Missing Lawyer in Western City After Disappearance
In Municipal Court Justice Snitkin learned that Harold J. Friedman, a former Tammany Assembly member, vanished from home six months ago amid mental distress. His father Henry Friedman searched nationwide, including San Francisco, and a Baltimore suit by Albert Fleischman resulted in a $75 judgment after Friedman failed to cover a returned check.
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Snitkin
Harold J. Friedman
Tammany
Assembly
William F. Sheehan
United States
Friedman
Henry C. Friedman
Fast 2d Street
Hs Son
San Francisco
Albert J. Fleischman
Baltimore
New York
Freischman
Chauffeur Held for Blackmail by Belgian Baroness
Paris reports a former chauffeur of Baroness Vaughan arrested for attempting to blackmail the baroness. He demanded 120000 dollars for a memoir manuscript detailing her life with King Leopold and her second husband Durieux. She rejected, then a newspaper offered 50000 dollars for the manuscript leading to police involvement.
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Vaughan
Paris
Leopold
Belgium
Ita
Emmanuel Du~rieux
State notes oversubscribed as short term sale hits $300000
New York State sold 060,000 in short term notes for highway and canal funding after a 4.87 percent bid average. Proceeds fund obligations as bond market strain necessitated the issue. Major purchasers included Albert Le Judson of Albany, Guaranty Trust Co of New York, and J P Morgan & Co of New York with varied blocks of notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMA Bau
New York State
Albert le Judson
Albany
Guaranty ‘Trust Company
New York
J. 1 Morgan & Co
May Apply to Pope Orleans Duke Fails to Effect a Settlement
Paris reports proposals for an amicable settlement of the separation suit brought by the Duchess of Orleans against Prince Louis Philippe have failed. If the Duchess declines to settle, the Duke may petition the Pope for a dissolution of marriage.
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Orleans
Paris
Duchess of
Oreleans
Brussels
Louis Philippe
France
Meleae
Maniac Who Fled Poughkeepsie Asylum Asks Return
Thomas Sheehan a Albany salesman escaped Wednesday from the New York State Insane Asylum at Poughkeepsie after three years. He surrendered to police on West 52nd Street, asked to be sent back saying his mind is affected again. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital. Pilgrim of Poughkeepsie was notified. He cited the roar of elevated trains and the desire for quiet in Poughkeepsie where there are no autos to dodge.
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Lincoln ‘Trust Company
Fleischman
Friedman
Columbia University
New York
United States
Sheehan
Charles F. Murphy
Ten Eyck
Albany
New York City
Poughkeepsie Asylum
Thomas Sheehan
New York State Insane Asylum
Poughkeepsie
West Soth Street
Bellesvue Hospital
Pilgrig
Poughkeepsie Institution
Columbus Avenue
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Minnesota
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M_ CRAIN
Vermont
Dorgas Bracka
K. Atwood
Kentucky
Zeb
Olive M. Mayhew
Neo Antoinette A
Colorado
Hannon
OW Bronston
Lee McLung
Washington
D.C
Rosecrans W. Pillsbury
New Hampers, JR
Mlaughtin
Seattle
Lake Hopatcong Ji
Ilon Ave
Jeney Cy
Oan Iar
Bunyan
Mumaie Ldies
America
Cape Service
H. Kinnear
New Yorker
Britain
Canada
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
Wilson
Cainda
King
Sporting Spirit
British Empire
Hotspur
Daily Telegraph
Reiff
Diane
Hag
Kayx
Melfi
Haw
Piper
Richard Croker
Wooton
Mestus
Aboyeur ix i
Desmond
Englieh
Emily Davison
Anmer
Lilian
Tribune
Milas Davison
Mrs. Scott-Troy
Owever
Tom
Demena
Epsom Hospital
Miss Davison
California
Chinda
Bryan
White House
Webb-Blondgood
FNL
Bryn
Aiscun
Inter
Mryanof
Magazine
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Offf
Columbia- Sterling Co
Nye
H. J. Friedman
Murphy
Lohmer
C.C. Shayne & CO
Associated Act of America
Batmore
Great Britain
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
North Calvert Street
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