Dollar Above All Gov Hadley Declares
Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri condemns prioritizing money over country in Northwestern University commencement address. He laments public service as reward, critiques corporate influence, urges aligning laws with trade, and warns that commercialism endangers representative government and free competition as the law.
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Street heads Mystic Shrine imperial potentate
Louisville June 9 George L Street of Richmond Va was advanced from deputy imperial potentate to imperial potentate at the Mystic Shrine meeting succeeding Edwin I Alderman of Cedar Rapids Iowa Officers were elected including Imperial Deputy potentate Frederick K Hines Imperial Chief Rabban J Frank Preat Imperial Assistant Rabban W J Cunningham Imperial High Priest and Prophet William W Irwin Imperial Oriental Guide Jacob T Barron Imperial Treasurer Willicat 8 Brown Imperial Recorder Benjamin W Rowell Imperial First Ceremonial Master Frederick R Smith Imperial Second Ceremonial Master J P Stevens Imperial Marshal Henry W Neidringhaus Imperial Captain of the Guard Charles E Ovenshine The next imperial council will be held in New Orleans Charters were granted for shrines in Terre Haute Pittsburg Pittsburg Kan Wichita Kan Norfolk Va El Paso Tex and Grand Forks N D Charters were refused Macon Ga and New Burss X.
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Cedar Rapids
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Los Angeles
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Fargo
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Baltimore
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Imperial Oriental Guide
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Imperial Recorder
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Providence Bankers' Major Assignment Shocks City
Providence June 9 Lewis H Tappan Co bankers and brokers made a complete assignment to John A Tillinghast in one of the largest failures in Providence brokerage circles in years He said several heavy creditors exist but assets and liabilities not yet compared He seeks a good showing and aims to pay every cent He noted links to the New York failures of William Ives Co and Ennis Stoppani affecting his firm.
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New York
William Ives & Co
Ennis & Stoppani
Trow Directories for Manhattan and New York On Sale
The Trow Directories for Manhattan The Bronx and greater New York dated 1/9 are completed and on sale. Efforts aim for parity with last year’s edition, with the Manhattan and The Bronx Directory issued for sixty two years and Greater New York since consolidation.
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Ladies Warned Against Talcum by Professor
Madison Tribune reports Prof Kahlen warned co eds about talcum powder after a chemistry lecture. He claimed it could ruin complexions, prompting concern among girls who used it. Some praised magatone solutions as skin helpers, while others dismissed the risk.
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Douma Strikes High Accuses Premier of Protecting Murderers
In St Petersburg the Douma adopted an interpellation charging Dr. Dubrovin of the League of Russian People with organizing political murders. Deputy Protopopoff said the move reflects national concern for an official explanation of the group’s activities. Gegechkori linked documents to the secret police and accused Premier Stolypin of knowing where murderers could be found but not prosecuting. He argued the autocracy sustains the league.
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Britain’s Defence Debates Endorse Dominion Naval Control
In London the Imperial Press Conference debated imperial defence with a consensus that overseas dominions must control their own naval and military affairs. A. J. Balfour supported this but urged that local forces be organized to amalgamate with Britain’s armed services. J. S. Brierley of Montreal noted Canada's sensitivities yet affirmed willingness to pool troops and ships to avert empire-wide disaster.
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Ide Presents Credentials as New American Minister to Spain
Madrid June 9 Henry C Ide the newly appointed American Minister to Spain presented his credentials to King Alfonso in a gilded state coach procession. Ide was introduced to ambassadors as the king in captain general uniform observed the ceremony. Collier the retiring minister departed Madrid for an automobile tour of France and Germany.
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Germany
Yokohama Port Celebration Plans Fifty Year Mark
Yokohama marks the fiftieth anniversary of opening to foreign commerce with a July 1 and 2 celebration. About $250 will fund entertainments and foreign squadrons from Pacific and Far East nations will be invited to the harbor. Foreign residents pledge cooperation, and a memorial hall will be erected to commemorate the port opening.
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Redmond Breaks With Budget Over Whiskey Tax
London June 9 John Redmond nationalist leader challenged the budget in the House of Commons during the finance bill debate. He warned the nationalist party would vote against the measure, calling the whiskey tax a crushing burden on Ireland’s remaining industries and a breach of the act of union.
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Americans Study the Plague in Caracas
Caracas reports eight bubonic plague cases with four deaths. Physicians find rats at La Guayra infected and urge unusual precautionary measures. Dr Grubbs of the American quarantine service in Porto Rico and Assistant Surgeon W H Kelly have arrived to begin investigation of plague conditions.
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Germany Russia talks hinge on goodwill not new agreements
Berlin reports that Chancellor Von Buelen’s semi official Stuttgart Reichs Korrespondenz says no fresh pacts will be discussed at the Gulf of Finland meeting this month between Emperor William and Nicholas. Conversations are expected to steer toward goodwill within Russia’s current international obligations.
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American convict sentenced in London theft case
Albert Young of Pittsburg was sentenced in London to two years' imprisonment for stealing a racing cup from a bicycle firm window. Detective Inspector Gough noted Young's aliases and a prior record, including a 1883 train robbery in Wabash Indiana along with burglaries and grand larceny in Philadelphia.
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Verdict against rich rug dealer awards Fishkill woman
In Poughkeepsie Supreme Court Judge Tompkins reserved decision on a $20,000 verdict for Amelia Mayer of Fishkill against Miran Karaghousian a New York City rug dealer. The award, the county’s largest jury verdict, followed an auto crash on September 26 injuring Mayer her husband and child.
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Venezuela's President Gomez touts fiscal gains and reforms
Caracas May 431. President Gomez reports a shift from deficit to credit at the Bank of Venezuela since Castro, with a positive national treasury balance. He notes removal of oppressive export taxes, reduced foreign and internal debts, and a push for laws to stimulate agriculture mining and colonization through private investment. United States relations are restored with renewed legations.
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Venezuela and US deny arms plot to Venezuela
Washington officials and Venezuela's new minister declared they have no information supporting reports that arms were being shipped from New York to Venezuela for revolutionary purposes. They warned any plotting would be crushed and the State Department vows to block filibuster expeditions from American ports.
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Molten Metal Toll at Wheeling Furnace Disaster
June 9 Wheeling West Virginia six men burned to death four fatally injured and ten seriously hurt when a slip at the Martins Ferry Ohio furnace of Wheeling Steel and Iron Co caused molten iron to erupt. Fifty workers were nearby as a roar sent iron masses showering over the crowd. Frederick Zimmerman surface manager was seriously burned while trying to rescue others.
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Bank Bookkeeper Brizham Accused of Theft
Frederick H. Brizham head book keeper for Merchants' National Bank allegedly stole between fifty and sixty thousand dollars. A safe deposit box opened in his name held mining stock certificates and real estate deeds totaling thirty two thousand six hundred forty five dollars. The bank seeks seventy five thousand to one hundred thousand through an injunction appointing Henry C. White as receiver of Brizham's assets with a sweeping order forbidding access without court permission.
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Hughes Man Wins Town Caucus in Schrueppel
In Oswego County the Hughes faction claims a clear victory at the Schrueppel town Republican caucus. T. C. Sweet, a Hughes supporter, defeats incumbent Assemblyman Frank I. Smith by 311 to 22 votes. Sweet pledges to back Governor Hughes and his measures. Local issues also influenced the contest.
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Wreck crushes Canadian canal lock after steamer collision
In Sault Ste. Marie June disaster, the Perry G. Walker rammed the lower gate of the $4,000,000 canal lock, unleashing flood waters. The Assiniboia and Crescent City were damaged as gates tore free, with losses estimated at $350,000 in Canadian and Crescent City damage, but the American canal remains functional for Lake Superior traffic.
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Forbes Balloon Wins After Ground Touches in Distance Race
Indianapolis reports Carl G. Fisher and aide G L Bumbaugh acknowledge disqualification for touching earth twice before final landing in the Aero Club of America distance race aboard the Indiana. A. Holland Forbes on the New York leads endurance with about thirty five hours ten minutes. controversy looms over the distance trophy as St Louis pilot John Berry may hold 370 miles. Fisher notes Indiana was aloft forty eight hours before landing and recounts farmers firing at them in Brown County. Forbes to receive Aero Club medals from Taft. Harmon assists on the New York.
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Dormitory Residents Face Verification at Columbia
Columbia University will tighten checks at Hartley and Livingston dorms next year to ensure residents are bona fide students. Officials say some nonstudents have occupied rooms while claiming limited class attendance, and a thorough inquiry will be conducted before leasing any space.
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Army and Navy Notes From The Tribune Bureau
Washington reports a board of army officers to meet at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to exam applicants for commissions in the volunteer force under the militia act. Winthrop plans saving $125000 by diversifying pay delivery to yards staff using vehicles. Various army and navy orders listed, including transfers, leaves, and detachments, plus ship movements and arrivals in early June.
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Army's Work in Cuba Praised by War Department
Washington reports the final Cuban army of pacification record by Major General Thomas H. Barry covers Aug 31 1906 to Apr 1 and notes the troops' conduct, restraint, and compliance with President's instructions. It credits cooperation with the provisional government and calls the military map completion a notable achievement.
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Mugging claim hits Swift & Co. worker in Chicago case
John Gray, 27, of No 2 Washington Street, alleges a plainclothes officer attacked him with a blackjack on July 2, 1986, then took him to Police Headquarters where he was held as a suspicious person for three days before discharge. His Rogues Gallery photo reportedly cost him his fiancé.
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Gas Overcomes Dr Pearson in Philadelphia Home
Philadelphia June 9 Dr Leonard Pearson state veterinarian of Pennsylvania and head of the University of Pennsylvania veterinary department and his aged mother were overcome by illuminating gas at their home. Physicians at University Hospital held hope for his recovery but were less optimistic for Mrs Pearson. Dr Clarence J Marshall offered blood transfusion to assist the mother.
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Mauretania Breaks Record For Speedy Day Run
The Cunard liner Mauretania set a new record by covering 673 knots in 24 hours ending noon Monday. Captain Pritchard reported the record from Cape Race, placing the ship 8 miles east of Sandy Hook at 11 a.m. The previous best was 671 knots in February, and by noon Tuesday total distance reached 1,390 knots at an average 4.23 knots.
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Bidding List For Legislative Printing Confirmed
Albany June 9 at State Printing Board meeting the bid tabulation for one year was received. C A Quayle bid 19629587 Weed Parsons 19872565 J B Lyon 21927222 Argus 23536287 Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford 23680203 New York. Edward Penfold Jr Buffalo and John Mc Kenighy New York named inspectors to report on bidder qualifications. next meeting June 2.
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Duffy Case Probed as Mayor Names Brooklyn Police Officials
Mayor McClellan pushed a thorough inquiry into George B. Duffy’s gallery status while sending for Inspector McCafferty and Acting Captain Kuhne to discuss police methods. Commissioner Bingham denied any plan to resign as talks continued and Chief Publishing Co filed civil charges against him for oppression and discipline violations.
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May end dancing program at Wellesley College
Educational dancing, long a feature of physical training at Wellesley College, will likely cease after this academic year. Tree-day dancing, once directed by Miss Hill, ends as she leaves the directorate. The Boston Normal School of Gymnastics merger with Wellesley and a new building bring changes to leadership and systems.
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Infant son of Joseph Leiter dies in Chicago
The two week old infant of Mr and Mrs Joseph Leiter died after a one day illness. The baby, named Joseph, was to be christened at Holy Name Cathedral within ten days. The body was taken to Washington for burial today. Tomorrow marks the couple’s first wedding anniversary.
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