Future British policy and imperial federation debate
A London report on Archibald Colquhoun’s paper urging closer imperial federation and commercial union between Britain and colonies. Discussion included imperial council, preferential duties, defense measures, and the need for colonial input to energize national policy. Separately, details cover coronation fund donations, a polo match, and social notes from London society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Archibald R. Colquhhoun
Colonial Institute
British Empire
Mr. Colquhoun
Whitehall
Imperial Council
England
Colquhoun
Germany
Maritime Alliance
Denison
James Bryce
John Morley
Tozer
Queensland
Michael Hicks-Beach
Kingdon Gems Returned By Unknown Messenger
Detective Captain Titus announced that eight thousand dollars worth of Kingdon jewelry stolen from Mrs. Charles D. Kingdon at the Waldorf Astoria was recovered. A young man with a package asked for Detective Vallely, left the box with Mrs. Vallely, and the jewels appeared later at Vallely’s home. The items included a pearl and emerald studded purse, a diamond watch, a chatelaine pin, a large green diamond ring, and three gold coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Titus
Detective Bureau
Charles D. Kingdon
George J. Gould
Waldorf-Astoria
Titus
Vallely
West Ninety-eighth-st
Kingdon
West Twenty-fourth-st
The
Waldorf
Mrs. Kingdon
Queen Alexandra to Host Tea for Ten Thousand Servants
London reports the Queen will hold a coronation tea for ten thousand women domestic servants. Bishop Ingram says the royal plan aims to include maids in the celebrations and a medal bearing King Edward and Queen Alexandra will be given to each servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur F. Ingram
Queen Alexandra
Ingram
King Edward
Body of Miss Farrington shipped to New York City
Miss Mary F. Farrington, a victim of the Arcade fire, had her body sent to her brother Dr J O Farrington at 1991 Madison Ave New York City. The family previously lived with Mrs Sarah Owens who also died in the fire. An advertisement promotes Day Line Steamers to West Point Newburgh at $1.00 and the 20th Century Limited limited between New York and Chicago reducing travel time by a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Mary F. Farrington
No. 1
Madison Ave
New York City
J. O. Farrington
Sarah Owens
West Point
Newburgh
New Landing
129Th St
New-York Central
Lake Shore
New York
Chicago
20Th Century Limited
Advt
Spanish War Claims Hearings Begin in Cuba
The first Cuba hearing before the Spanish Claims Commission in Washington occurred in Havana with Walter Grant Dygert pursuing $20,000 for wrongful imprisonment. About five hundred pending cases totalling $80,900,000 loom, with Dygert’s case postponed until ex-Vice Consul Springer returns. President Palma dismissed Bryan’s civil war forecast as misinformed, praising Cuba-wide unity and reconstruction efforts. American detainees such as Neely and Rathbone will be released at noon tomorrow after the amnesty bill signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Spanish Claims Commission
Washington
J. F. Darling
Walter Grant Dygert
Gaines
Inglesito
Dygert
Idaho
United States
Michael O' Neil
A. R. Thompson
Springer
Palma
William J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
New-York
the Tribune
Havana bond offer veto shocks Farson Leach and Co
Farson Leach and Co bid for Havana city bonds was reportedly accepted, but yesterday the Mayor vetoed the acceptance. The firm does not understand the veto or its consequences, noting their bid was among the few offers received for the issue.
Officials Blame Negligence In Sanatorium Fire
Chicago reports confirm negligence by St. Luke Society officials and city departments in the sanatorium fire. Coroner's jury to fix blame, while St. Luke leaders face license violations and patient mistreatment charges. Dr. Miller seeks habeas relief. officials detained awaiting coroner action. The Buffalo Limited rail service ad accompanies the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Luke's Society
Health Department
St. Luke Society
Miller
Chetlain
Superior Court
Cambridge Honors Bestow Doctorates On Notables
Cambridge University conferred honorary degrees on a large group of coronation guests and distinguished men including Mr. Reid, the Maharajahs of Kolhapur and Gwalior, the Duke of Argyll, and Sir Harry Johnston. The ceremony at Senate House featured Latin orations and hearty applause from attendees. A dinner at Trinity College followed with recipients honored for Doctor of Laws, Science, Letters, and Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune Association
New-York Tribune
Cambridge
England
Cambridge University
Peterhouse
Senate House
Ceylon
Natal
Harry Johnston
Africa
Mr. Reid
Kolhapur
Gwalior
Duke of Argyll
Viscount Hayashi
London
Richard Henn Collins
Joseph Ridgeway
Albert Hime
William Rucker
Frederick Seebohm
William Sanday
Yale College
Horatio William Parker
Trinity College
Reid
Cambridgeshire
Baron Hayashi
Richard Collins
Senate
Lord Walsingham
Lord High Steward
Cambridge honors Whitelaw Reid with Doctor of Laws degree
Cambridge University conferred Doctor of Laws on Whitelaw Reid, U.S. special ambassador to the coronation of King Edward, praising his diplomatic service and leadership at The New-York Tribune. The ceremony connected with a brilliant procession in Senate House, attended by notable figures and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cambridge
England
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward
Cambridge University
John Edwin Sandys
Reid
France
Duke of Argyll
Gwalior
Kolhapur
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Richard Collins
Joseph Ridgeway
Ceylon
Albert Hime
Senate House
Archbishopric Appointment Delayed by Papal Consultation
Rome reports the Pope will defer final selection for the New York Archbishopric until after consulting Cardinal Gibbons whose guidance will shape the appointment. The recommendations are varied and strongly supported, making a decisive choice contingent on this consultation.
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The
Tribune Association
New-York Tribune
Rome
New-York
Cardinal Gibbons
Hygeia Hotel Must Go Under Fort Monroe Orders
Official notice served to owners of private buildings on Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort requiring tear down within sixty days. Key structures named include Hygeia Hotel managed by George Keeler and adjacent frame block owned by Harry Phebus. Several buildings must move back forty feet to align with Chamberlin Hotel as a park plan develops, with Sherwood Hotel allowed to stand. Resident occupants will be relocated, including Rear Admiral Robley Evans.
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Tribune
Newport News
Fort Monroe
Old Point Comfort
C. P. Townsley
Washington
George A. Keeler
Old Point
Hygela Hotel
Chamberlin Hotel
Chamberlin
Robley D. Evans
Admiral Evans
Lighthouse Board
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Helen Gould
Harry Phoebus
Harrison Phebus
Hygeia
Mrs Roosevelt Arrives Here by Dolphin for Oyster Bay Visit
The dispatch boat Dolphin, Captain Leib, carried Mrs Roosevelt and four younger children from Washington to Tompkinsville then to Oyster Bay. They arrived at Tompkinsville at 5 p m and will continue to Oyster Bay after shopping and military academy events. The trip averaged thirteen knots. A separate note advertises Lackawanna’s Mountain Train to Delaware Water Gap with weekend departures from New York via Stroudsburg and Pocono sections, no stop between NY and the Gap.
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Dolphin
Leib
Lackawanna
Delaware Water Gap
Stroudsburg
Mr. Pocono
New York
the Gap
Eens Bureau
Broadway, Cor
Howard St
Wright Sees Operators In Coal Strike Talks
United Mine Workers President Mitchell visited Carroll Wright to discuss the coal strike with Ralph Easley of the Civic Federation. Mitchell denied plans for immediate peace talks though he and Easley spent hours together and prepared a document. Wright met with D and H’s Olyphant, Erie’s Thomas, and Reading’s Frazer as he gathers operator concerns for Roosevelt’s report.
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President Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Union
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Wilkesbarre
Ralph M. Easley
Civic Federation
Mitchell
Twist
Fourth-ave
Commissioner Wright
Manhattan
Easley
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Easley
Mr. Wright
President Roosevelt
Wright
Tarrytown
Hackley Hall School
Robert M. Olyphant
Delaware and Hudson Company
Roosevelt
Boards of Trade
Thomas P. Fowler
Ontario and Western
Wtrues
Harvard Princeton Baseball Game Train Special
Special train via Fennsriavania Railroad leaves New York June 01 from West 23rd Street 12 PM Cortlandt and Desbrosses Streets 2 PM Brooklyn 12:10 PM arriving Princeton 2:10 PM Round trip rate from New York 2.15 from Brooklyn 2.90.
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Harvard-Princeton
Fennsrivania Railroad
New York
West 23Rd Street
Cortlandt and Desbrosses Streets
Brooklyn
Princeton
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Archibald R. Colquhoun
Ranelagh Polo Club
Ranelagh Club
Barn Elms
Mansion House
J. S. Morgan &O
Lord Mountstephen
Leora Strathcona
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria-st
Wells
Merry Wives of Windsor
Her Majesty's Theatre
Mr. Tree
Falstaff
Mrs. Kendal
Ellen Terry
Merry Wives
Miss Terry
Mistress Page
Pierpont Morgan
Paris
West Ticket
Broadway
Site Ave
Kingdon Gems
New Chicago
York
With Bryan
Buffalo Limited
New York Central
Albany
Schenectady
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
New England
G. H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
University
Colorado
Chicago & North- Western
Union Pacific Bus
Omsayne
Pope
Hygeia Hotel
Mrs. Roosevelt
Tompkinsville
Pach Bros
Mine Workers
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