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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
10
The Storthing dethrones King Oscar and transfers claim to Joest, with pomp and dignity marking the session. Crowds gathered outside the girthing as Michelsen, the retiring Premier, praised the solemn proceedings and responsibility. A deputation will convey the adopted address to the King.
In June Copingen Sweden vows no force against Norway and seeks peaceful steps to formalize Norway as a separate state. Norway, while avoiding arms, urges recognition by foreign powers. Fridtjof Nansen declines a government post, may serve foreign affairs. King Oscar protests proceedings. union history outlines Norway Sweden ties from 14th century to 19th century and recent moves toward distinct ministries and consular systems.
The crown passed in 1872 to Oscar II who has four sons Gustave the Crown Prince regent Oscar Carl and Eugene. Gustave born 1858 is married with three sons. Oscar born 183% renounced succession. Carl born 1461 married Ingebor. Eugene born 1865 not married. The heir Gustavus Adolphus to wed Princess Margaret Victoria next week at age twenty three. Also mentioned are Prince Waldemar of Norway and Princess Marie of Orleans with four sons and one daughter.
Stockholm correspondent reports King Oscar of Sweden refuses the Norwegian throne on behalf of his son. The decision ends speculation about Norway's crown and alters royal succession plans in Lencon. Officials confirm no change to the line of succession as of June.
In Stockholm a mass loyalty demonstration greeted King Oscar at Rosendal Castle after news of Norwegian secession. Bands played the national anthem as the king appeared on a balcony, receiving bouquets from the crowd while calm prevailed. Royal council met to consider the situation. Copenhagen newspapers view the crisis seriously.
London discusses Norway's peaceful secession and potential move toward a Norwegian republic, with concerns over international complications and monarchic reactions. Editorials debate arbitration to preserve the union, while King Oscar faces possible limits on royal power. British sympathy leans toward Norway, amid talk of a royal marriage prospect affecting succession. TRAIN ROSBER GETS FIFTY YEARS. St. Paul reports Clarence Young sentenced to fifty years for attempting a railcar robbery near Bearmouth.
The text describes efforts to persuade Norway to stay in a burdensome union. It notes an extraordinary Swedish Diet session in two weeks to address the war of Sweden. The Norwegian revolt is condemned, and the king’s union rhetoric is contrasted with the revolutionaries who allegedly have unmasked themselves and violated allegiance. It calls for removing Norwegians in the diplomatic service and argues Sweden should not be represented by those who organize revolution.
Rain drifts through Peekskill State Camp on June 7 hindering company drill and evening programs while regimental drill and officers' riding school proceed. Signal corps advance with reconnaissance teams in ponchos and a taller observation post planned. Acetylene lanterns replace heliographs due to overcast skies.
Albany June 7 Court of Appeals calendar for tomorrow lists cases numbered 2 24 25 98 95 29 and 23 with docket details to be heard.
Officers measure a one hundred yard drill distance with stop watches as trials proceed. Only Company I of the 17th Separate Company, led by Captain John Kline, ran the distance first in squads with tall men covering 47 seconds for 120 steps and shorter men taking 114 steps. second trial in company formation aligned more closely with expected times. Notable visitors include Colonel Daniel Appleton Captain James W Meyers and Major John Sagler of the 3d Battalion.
Fire Commissioner Nicholas J. Hayes is seen as the likely Tammany nominee for Sheriff if the slate is not revised by September next year. The post pays about 000 a year and Hayes is a popular, if not wealthy, district leader. Oakley was expected to seek Sheriff previously but may instead stay as Commissioner of Water Supply Gas and Electricity or run for a county office such as County Clerk.
The dispute关键 centers on George Washington Plunkitt and Assemblyman James McManus. Plunkitt accuses McManus of selling him out to Republicans after losing a state senate race. The men confronted each other at Police Headquarters as a heated exchange unfolded over graft charges and party leadership.
Philadelphia mayor directed Director Potter of Public Safety to have seven departments review voters by home, tally registered and eligible voters, and report by Saturday. He warned workers that city service demands full effort and that residential boarding houses are not allowed, addressing long standing reformer claims of police and fireman voter colonization.
The mayor ordered the removal of eleven police officers for dereliction of duty in a decisive action described as the most drastic in city politics. The case followed the earlier dismissal of David J. Smyth as director, with Smyth fining each man equal to one hundred days pay. The mayor deemed the punishment insufficient and acted to strengthen discipline.
Governor Higgins designated Morgan J. OBrien of New York City as presiding justice of the Appellate Division First Department in Albany on June 7. The action confirms OBrien's rise in the judiciary and positions him to lead the appellate court.
The department fills the vacancy from Justice Charles H. Van Brunt’s death with Supreme Court Justice Morgan J. O'Brien appointed Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division. O'Brien, a long time Democrat, has been championed by both parties and served in higher courts since 1857. He was born in New York, Fordham graduate, Columbia law student, former Corporation Counsel, and member of several clubs.
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