Indiana balloon still up breaks endurance record in race
The Indiana balloon may set a new endurance mark after staying aloft about nineteen hours and covering roughly 255 miles despite weather and gunfire near Kentucky. Pilot Carl Fisher and aide G L Bumbaugh reported landing near Shackle Island Tennessee with a bucket of water and continuing the journey.
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Indianapoli
Indiana
Indianapolis
New York
Aero Club of America
Tennessee
International Aeronautic Federation
Carl Fisher
G. L. Bumbaugh
Shackle Island
Tenn
Shhackle Island
Nashville
St. Louis Lst
A. B. Lambert
HEF Honeywell Aid
Kelso
A. Holland Forbes
Corinth
Mias
University City of St. Louis
J. S. Berry
St. Louis
Blanche
Hoosier
T. B. Baldwin
Greenbrier
Moreland
A. H. Morgan
Cleveland
Columbus
Ind
Westmoreland
Chicago
Fair Grounds
Scottsville
Ohi
Goethe Link
J. R. Irwin
Indianapolis Merchants’ Association
Ohio
Conference on truants debates reform at sixth annual meeting
The sixth annual Conference on the Education of Backward, Truant and Delinquent Children opened in Buffalo with remarks by Colonel B. Adams. W. F. Penn urged abolishing punishment in favor of fostering love and order. Discussions favored student participation in governance and experiments like a modified George Junior Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
National Conference of Charities and Correction
B. Adams
State School For Boys
St. Charlies
Orphelia L. Amigh
State Training School For Girls
General
W. F. Penn
Industrial School For Boys of Pennsylvania
K. Hill
New York State Educational Department
Rockefeller
Hill
Annie I. Morrison
Modok
Ind
Assassinated in Court Ends Mob Feud in St Louis
In the Criminal Court Building corridor Frederick Mohrie, who killed Constable Samuel Young, was shot dead by William Kane, a former deputy. Kane used Young's revolver as Mohrie was brought to trial for the April 4 coal yard killing. Alfred Neilson died from a stray shot as Wright, Mohrie's co defendant, was taken into custody.
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St. Louis
Frederick Mohrie
Samuel Young
North St. Louis
Criminal Court
William Kane
Young
Kane
Mohrie
William Wright
New Haven Bank Cashier Held on Embezzlement Charge
Frederick Brigham, 47, cashier at Merchants' National Bank in New Haven, arrested for embezzling 45000 dollars. He has been with the bank eighteen years and lives in West Haven. The report comes as a telegraph item filed for The Tribune.
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The
Tribune
New Haven
Frederick Brigham
Merchants’ National Bank
West Haven
Viaduct Explosion Damages Buffalo Construction Site
Two blasts shattered the steel work on a viaduct under construction at Grider and East Ferry in Buffalo. Police reported two men fleeing the scene after the explosions, which occurred near midnight. The Shoemaker-Eyre Company held the contract, with steel likely from the American Bridge Company.
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Buffalo
Grider
East Ferry Streets
Shoemaker-Eyre Company
Pittsburg
American Bridge Company
Anti gambling ticket wins in Narragansett Pier election
Narragansett Pier vote results show the People’s party led by Captain Harry B. Kane of Nar ragansett and New York defeating a Democrat Republican fusion slate. Supporters include John H. Hanan of New York. Expect swift action against gambling interests following the win.
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Narragansett Pier
R. J
Harry B. Kane
New York
Narragansett
People’s Party
John H. Hanan
Captain Kane
New Attorneys for Batonys Dispute in Vermont Suit
Newport Vermont June 3 The replevin suit by Aurel Baton y against his wife filed in April 1908 to recover horses clothing and personal effects was discontinued in the Superior Court here today by Batony s attorney Clarke Burdick Later Gardner Pierce Thornley entered an appearance for Batony in the case and asked for trial date The withdrawal was personal and not a court action
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Newport
R. L
Aurel Batony
Batonyi
Clarke Burdick
Gardner, Pierce & Thornley
Two Flights by Curtiss at Hammondsport News
Hammondsport New York June 7 G H Curtiss flew the new aeroplane twice for about two miles each. He demonstrated figure eight flights and apparent perfect control. The plane will enter Morris Park competition in New York next week.
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Hammondsport
N. Y
H. Curtiss
Aeronautical Society
Aeronaut
Morris Park
New York
Chauffeur fined for Reckless Driving in West Street
Joseph McMahon of 312 West Sith street claimed employment with Supreme Court Justice Gerard of 725 Fifth avenue was arrested by Patrolman Goulderman for pecklese driving. In West Side court Magistrate Corrigan imposed a $2 fine after McMahon denied the charges with the car allegedly traveling at a reckless rate on Westth street.
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Joseph McMahon
West Sith Street
Supreme Court
Gerard
Fifth Avenue
Rievecle
Goulderman
Pecklese
West Side Court
Westth Street
Corrigan
British Embassy Report on Marienbad Visit Plans
Special to The Tribune notes Marienbad visit plans and unrelated Vienna diplomacy. Curbs on King Hiward’s trip and Austrian Emperor’s invitation to King Edward are mentioned with Ischl as a royal focal point.
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Marienbad
Vienna
Hiward
Edward
Ischl
Elevator Tragedy Kills Kingston Girl in Flatiron Building
Lena Schoonmaker, 19, a member of a Kingston Girls' Friendly Society group, died when an elevator operator reversed power in the Flatiron Building. Stephen Young faced homicide charges as the party, chaperoned by Mrs. Hall, left New York for Kingston.
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Lena Schoonmaker
Kingston
Flatiron
Stephen Young
No. 243
West 14Th Street
Girls’ Friendly Society
The
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Charles M. Hall
Hall
Young
Libel suit pits Florida sea captain against Colliers Weekly
Captain Walter Smith of Florida sues Peter F. Collier and R. Robert J. Collier owners of Colliers Weekly for 90000 dollars claiming libel over an April 21 story about the July 8 killing of Florida game warden Guy M. Bradley. Smith testified that he acted in self defense after Bradley drew a pistol and a gunfight followed aboard a turtle-fishing schooner.
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Walter Smith
Florida
Supreme Court
Gerard
Peter F. Collier
Robert J. Collier
Colliers Weekly
Guy M. Bradley
Cape Sable
Captain Smith
Bradley
Thomas
Daniel
Smith
Preachers Call for Sunday Rest for Postmen
At Sunday morning meetings in the Methodist Building and Dutch Reformed Church headquarters a unanimous letter was adopted urging the Postmaster General Hitchcock to investigate Sunday postman duties. They seek reduced Sunday work with no public loss and a rest day for all who work Sundays. A temperance week from June 27 to July 3 was also discussed.
Goff Tired Of Insurance Case Delays
Edward Lauterbach moved before Justice Goff to dismiss three indictments against E. R. Thomas and C. F. Thomas for insurance law violations. The judge, noting a pending appeal in a related Gillette case and lack of indictment possession, dismissed the motion and sent Lauterbach to another court if he wished to pursue it.
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Lauterbach
Thomas
Edward Lauterbach
Goff
E. R. Thomas
C. F. Thomas
Imstrict
Jerome
Walter R. Gillette
Gillette
Dr. Gillette
Geoff
Mr. Lauterbach
Justice Goff
Board of Mutual Life Insurance holds annual election
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York held its yearly board election at No 4 Nassau street yesterday. The sole change is William H Porter replacing Charles D Dickey who resigned, with Porter serving as president of Chemical National Bank.
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The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Nassau Street
William H. Porter
Chemical National Bank
Charles D. Dickey
Tax sale nets city twenty thousand after arrears auction
Forty one real estate liens were sold at City Hall yielding about 20 633 74 to the city with total liens 20 000 plus. Bidding began on parcel 260 and included St Peters Church properties with low 7 percent and many 10 percent bids. Sale continues Thursday at 10 o clock with 10 percent down due today and the rest in thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Brooklyn
Bassford
Bronx
Daniel Moynahan
Washington Street
Morris
Rector Streets
St. Peter's Church
Thames
West Streets
Realty Associates
The
Royal Holding Company
Willard Welsh
Lb. Eichner
Isidore Jackson
Charles KE. Potter
JL. Kilpern
Henry Newgap
Parsons to Testify in 30 Million Sugar Trust Suit
John G. Milburn asked to call John Parsons as the first witness in the multi‑million dollar case against American Sugar Refining Company. The defense briefed that the plaintiff has rested. Milburn seeks production of Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company ledgers and cash books as the trial nears a closing stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Milburn
American Sugar Refining Company
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
United States District Court
Holt
John Mr. Parsons
Parsons
Pennsylvania Company
Gustave E. Kissel
Mr. Black
New Jersey
Kissel
H. O. Havemeyer
Milburn
Segal
Naval board to study Sperry majority report at navy yards
A new naval board, chaired by Rear Admiral William Swift with Rear Admiral Leutze and Captain Reginald Nicholson, is in session to review the Sperry board’s majority recommendations. The panel aims to restore commandant control of yard manufacturing, with the naval constructor as main assistant, while keeping proceedings secret.
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The
Tribune Burea
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Sperry
Meyers
Sperry
John M. Poyer
Meyer
Navy Yards
Navy Yard
Naval Constructor
Goodrich
Navy Yard Construction
Newberry
Admiral Se Bureau backs expanded navy in Pacific coast area
Rear Admiral Uriel Seabree, in Portland, argues for a larger fleet and three to four Dreadnoughts built annually. He says a greater fleet is not essential for the Pacific coast but stresses defending New York, San Francisco, and Seattle from potential landings by foreign powers.
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Portland
Ore
Uriel Sebree
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Army and Navy Orders Issued From The Tribune Bureau
The Tribune reports issued orders for the Army and Navy. Army promotions and reassignments include Yeatman retired, Cooper moved from brigadier general to Colorado militia home, Francisco to captain, Duggan reassigned to 12th Cavalry, Pearce to coast artillery, Brewer reassigned to Philippines, Winston retired to recruiting duty, and multiple lieutenants reassigned to stations. Navy commanders Harlow to Panther, Blackwood and Traynor detached to navy yards, Moran and Brown reassigned to Vermont and Washington school, with other medical and staff changes noted.
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Richard T. Yeatman
Harles L. Cooper
Colorado
Thomas B. Francisco
Earle D.dugan
12Th Cavalry
San Fort McDowell
A. Pearce
Coast Artillery
S L. Brewer
Thomaferson
San Francisco
Philippines
Ard T. Winston
Edw Ome
John Gilmore
George A. M. Johnson
Jacob M. Coward
Jacob Francis H. Edward CA Lincoln
John C. Ohnstinfield
Artillery Corps
District of Columbia
Fort Adams
William J. Hart
Ncisco
Washington Barracks
Ernest F. Slater
Fromm Eben ©. Hill
Medical Reserve Corps
Alexander M. Davis
Henry F. Pipes
C. H. Harlow
Panther
N. J. Blackwood
Naval Medical School
Washington
Navy Yard
J. P. Traynor
Georgia
Boston
Lt. Moran
ER. W. Brown
Naval Medical
Vermont School
Assistant Surgeons Assigned to Various Naval Facilities
Assistant Surgeon R. Cuthbertson detached to Mare Island for assignment to the West Virginia. Assistant Surgeon T. W. Raison detached the West Virginia to Mare Island Naval Hospital. Acting Assistant Surgeon W. J. Riddick to a navy yard at Charleston. Acting Assistant Surgeon C. E. Trotter to the naval hospital at Portsmouth. Acting Assistant Surgeon H. E. Jenkins to the naval hospital at Norfolk.
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R. Cuthbertson
Rave Yard
Mare Island
West Virginia
T. W. Raison
Naval Hospital
W. J. Riddick
Bavy Yard
Charleston
C. E. Trotter
Portsmouth
H. E. Jenkins
Navy Yard
Norfolk
West Point Class of 1859 25th Anniversary Alumni Gather
Twenty twenty four members of the United States Military Academy class of 1859 celebrated the twenty five year graduation anniversary at West Point. Notables present included Colonels Babbitt Gaillard and Majors Sturgis Ayer Buck Dentler Knight Simpson E Foote Lewis Palmer Taylor Wren with others now in civil life. Superintendent Colonel Hugh L Scott arranged barracks rooms for the visitors for the stay and a dinner was held with Colonel Babbitt as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
United States Military Academy
E. B. Babbitt
Gaillard
Sturgis
Ayer
Buck
Dentler
Knight
Simpson
E. Foote
Lewis
Palmer
Taylor
Wren
E. B. Clark
Chicago Record-Herald
Lewis A
General Yeatman retires. Maus to brigadier rank
Brigadier General Richard A. Yeatman has been placed on the retired list due to disability from duty. Colonel Marion P. Maus, commanding the 20th Infantry at the Presidio of San Francisco, is promoted to brigadier to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
Richard A. Yeatman
Lth Infantry
Marion P. Maus
20Th Infantry
Presidio of
San Francisco
Hundred Houses Burned in Presque Isle Fire
Fire swept one quarter of Presque Isle Maine destroying a hundred dwellings ten potato storehouses the Canadian Pacific Railway station the Congregational Church and Masonic Hall. Loss estimated at 300000 with insurance not exceeding 150000. Over a thousand made homeless. High winds blamed. Several injured none killed. Miss Ethel Scott injured in an automobile collision aiding victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presque Isle
Canadian Pacific
Ethel Scott
Stage Manager Hopkins Attempts Suicide in Montgomery
Clement Hopkins once stage manager for Blanche Walsh and Lambs member, attempted self harm at his Montgomery NY country home. He stabbed himself in the breast piercing a lung and was said to be deranged and likely fatally wounded after weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Clement Hopkins
Blanche Walsh
The
Lambs
New York
Montgomery
Hopekins
Choate Heads Salary Committee for Women Teachers
Mayor McClellan named Joseph H. Choate William C. Brown and Professor John D. Clark to study women's teachers pay. They will review current wages locally and elsewhere and report findings to the mayor. A brief meeting occurred at Brown's office with Clark and Brown present. work likely waits until summer as Choate is away in the Berkshires and Clark sails for Europe.
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McClellan
Joseph H. Choate
William C. Brown
New York Central Railroad Company
John D. Clark
Columbia University
Brown
Clark
Mr. Brown
Mr. Cheate
Berkshires
Professor Clark
Europe
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Clifford R. Harmon
Mr. Harmon
Morgan County
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Coey
Forbes
Harmon
the Tribune
Landes
Alabama
Mobile
Atlantic
Joseph Brucker
Tie Staats Zeitung
Germany
Mand ZS
Orel -Syummers CO
New York Central
Justice’s
Slayer
Ashes
Game Warden
Change IN Mutual Life Board
Thousand Island
Thousand Islands
L. F. Vosburgh
Broadway
Madison
Powarets
America
Hammer
J. E. Parsons
Amer
Ican Sugar Refining Company
Naval Board
Sebree
Army and Navy
Tribune Bureau
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NAVY
Maus
Choate
Hunyadi
Janos
Bess
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