Labor Unions Targeted by Southern Convention Leader
N F Thompson of Huntsville Alabama told the Industrial Commission that labor organizations threaten the government, urging public sentiment reforms, employer organization, and binding arbitration to curb strikes. He also proposed justifiable homicide for defense of one’s occupation and warned of socialist influence in unions. Henry F Devens backed arbitration and a workers’ board for future disputes.
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Washington
N. F. Thompson
Southern Industrial Convention
Huntsville
Ala
Industrial Commission
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Tery
Orions
Boards of Arbitration
Kennedy
Alabama
South
Henry F. Devens
New York
Metal Trades Association
Chicago
International Machinists’ Association
Arbion
Reciprocity With Portugal Proclaims Tariff Agreement
Washington June 12 The President issued a proclamation announcing a reciprocal commercial agreement between the United States and the King of Portugal. It lowers duties on Portuguese products and sets specific rates for wines oils and spirits, while granting Portugal concessions on American farm and industrial imports with certain exclusions and the right to suspend after three months if U S duties on cork or coffee arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Portugal
United States
Azores
Madeira Islands
Agreement on Trade Preferences with Portugal and Ike Partners
The pact grants less favorable treatment to Portuguese products or those under Portuguese control than to Ike goods from other countries not under U S influence. Target items include argols crude tartar wine lees coffee cacao wines brandies cork sardines and anchovies preserved and fruits not preserved. The United States reserves to negotiate special terms for fruits in West India islands. The accords take effect today for five years and auto renews unless denounced, with one year notice to end after either party signals its intent.
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Ain
Portugal
United States
Kingdom of
Azores
Adeira Islands
Spain
Pontar
West India Islands
Plans for the battleships under recent acts
Secretary Long referred the battleship plans to the Board on Construction. The board will be augmented by Admirals Rodgers and Barker and Captains Taylor Brownson Converse and Chadwick. They are expected to decide the ordnance distribution while other plans are ready for advertisement.
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Washington
Long
Rodgers
Barker
Taylor
Brownson
Converse
Chadwick
News From Tutuila Backs U S Rule Prosperity
Reports from Tutuila under Naval Governor Til ley detail calm hurricane season, steady southeast trade winds, and excellent Pago Pago health. Crew remains aboard about a year, showing readiness to stay, with no crewmen sick on the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tilley
Tutuila
South Pacific
Apia
Pago Pago
Short Creed Sought by Nassau Presbytery
Huntington Long Island June 12 Special The Presbytery of Nassau in Jamaica Church unanimously adopts sending a fraternal letter to presbyteries urging consideration of a short simple creed to replace the Confession of Faith. The move traces to 1888 and aims to end protracted debates over creed revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Long Island
Nassau
Presbyterian Church of
Jamaica
Samuel T. Carter
Presbytery of
Brethren
Unitedly
General Assembly
Presbytery
J. Avery Norris
Alexander G. Russell
Day's Doings at Camp Peekskill Regiments Drill
At Peekskill State Camp New York June 12 the 12th Regiment prepares for field tomorrow with extended order drills battalion drill and officer instruction. The 8th at Camp Roe Westchester County endured storms and trained despite trenches to keep tents dry. General Butt praises practice marches as the Guard strengthens with the 9th and 22d joining. Norton’s criticisms are dismissed after witnessing the regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peekskill State Camp
Peekskill
N. Y
George R. Dyer
Sth
Camp Roe
Lake Mohegan
Morris
Butt
John T. Norton
Troy
Norton
National Guard
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange elects new officers
Mortimer H. Wagar is named president, pledging businesslike conduct and bucketing suppression with a special Clearing House Committee. C. G. Wilson ends a 15 year tenure, pledging support to successors as voting results show Padeau 519 for first VP Betts 780 for second VP Grant 478 for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
M. H. Wagar
Exchange
Wagar
C. G. Wilson
Mortimer H. Wagar
C. H. Padeau
Edward R. Betts
E.R. Grant
Mr. Wilson
Women Not Held For Gambling In Poolroom Raid
In a West Seventeenth Street raid, twenty eight women were released after arraignment before Magistrate Flammer at Jefferson Market Court. Proprietor John Martin held on $1000 bail for trial. Antonio Lampel, saloon owner beneath the poolroom, also faced examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seventeenth St
Flammer
Jefferson Market
John Martin
No. 7 East One-hundred-and-eighth-st
Antonio Lampel
Big Gift to Presbyterian Hospital Builds Nurses Home
An anonymous gift funds a new building for Presbyterian Hospital to serve as a nurses and house staff home. The projected $2,000 structure will free space in existing facilities, expanding beds for the poor amid rising demand. Trustees anticipate offsetting higher running costs with future contributions.
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The
Presbyterian Hospital
Parkave
Seventy-first-st
Park-ave
Seventieth-st
Madison-ave
Alexander Maitland
East Fifty-fifth St
Board of Managers
Tribune
James Lenox
New York
Changes in Copyright Laws for Music Publishers
About forty leading music publishing houses met at Broadway Central Hotel for the Music Publishers' Association of the United States. President J F Bowers of Chicago opened the meeting with O B Bayly as secretary. discussions focused on trade conditions and possible improvements in copyright laws and restricting foreign music imports. The session continued with plans for today’s officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Broadway Central
Music Publishers’ Association of the
J. F. Bowers
Chicago
O. B. Bayly
Washington, D. C
Cornerstone Laid for Seaside Hospital on Staten Island
The cornerstone of a new hospital building for St. John’s Guild on the Seaside Hospital grounds at New Dorp was set at 8 p m with Mrs. Frederic Elliott Lewis receiving a silver trowel from William H. Wiley. A mortar box with guild papers was placed, and addresses were delivered by John P Faure Dr. Abraham Jacobi Rev L E Batten Father S J Lavalle William S Corwein and others. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. St Clair McKelway Rev Dr D P Morgan Mr. and Mrs John Mott and Mrs Donald McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Guild
New Dorp
Staten Island
Frederic Elliott Lewis
William H. Wiley
Guild
John P Faure
Abraham Jacobi
L. E. Batten
J. Lavalle
William 8. Corwein
St. Clair McKelway
D. P. Morgan
Justice Bischoff Orders Service by Publication in Havemeyer Case
In the Supreme Court yesterday Justice Bischoff ordered service by publication on Frederick C. Havemeyer for the summons in a dower dispute filed by Anna M. Havemeyer widow of Thomas Havemeyer. Natalie Mayer of Mahwah N J is to be served as well. The plaintiff, Anna M. Wright Havemeyer, says she and Havemeyer married September 8 1884 and lived as his wife though he was believed a bachelor. Havemeyer denies the marriage.
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Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
Frederick C. Havemeyer
Anna M. Havemeyer
Thomas Havemeyer
Yale
Natalie Mayer
Mahwah
N. J
Havemeyer
Anna M. Wright
Franklin Bien Appeals Bond Suit Against Mexico
Franklin Bien counsel in a suit against the United States of Mexico to recover on a bond issue nearly ten million dollars with interest. The attachment was vacated and a return on appeal has been filed in the Court of Appeals of New York. The case will be argued next October and is expected to proceed to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Bien
United States of Mexico
Otis Welcomed with Unusual Honors at West Point
West Point holds a day of salutes for Major General Elwell Otis and other senior officers. Secretary Root leads a procession with cadets, bands play Hail Columbia, and the event marks commencement season as graduates await diplomas. Standing of the graduates lists 58 names with top five labeled star members.
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West Point
N. Y
Elwell
Otis
Brooke
Miles
Root
Corbin
Sternberg
Bates
A. McD. Cook
Alexander S. Webb
W. P. Craighill
Ruggles
Viele
John W. Clous
Clark
Oregon
Thomas Barry
New York
Washington
General Otis
Cadets
Mills
Hein
Columbia
Otts
Military Academy
Michie
Larned
Tillman
Davis
Edgerton
Columbia University Holds Sixth Annual Commencement Exercises
Columbia University conducts its sixth annual commencement with seniors from all schools except Teachers College assembling by 10:30 a.m. in the library. The procession moves to the gymnasium for formal exercises, prayers, and an address by President Low. Music includes a brass band and a fifty-piece orchestra, with MacDowell composing fanfares for degree retakes. Honorary degrees will be conferred on noted figures including Lord Paunceforte, Dr. Arthur T. Hadley, Thomas B. Reed and W. H. Maxwell. Luncheons follow in the library, with alumni gatherings and class reunions in the afternoon. A portrait presentation honors Dean J. Howard Van Amringe. Evening events include the Class of 1900 dinner and officer elections.
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Columbia University
Teachers College
van de Water
Low
Edward A. MacDowell
Columbia
Lord Pauncefote
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Thomas B. Reed
W. H. Maxwell
Louis Sherry
Law Library
J. Howard van Amringe
Edward Mitchell
Columbia College
Dean van Amringe
James H. Canfield
Senator Davis on Foreign Policy at Penn Alumni Day
Senator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota spoke on The Foreign Relations of the United States at the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Day. He described U.S. policy as cautious, emphasizing Washington’s advice to avoid entangling alliances and maintain isolation from European political concerns. The event included a business meeting and luncheon with toasts from Dr George M. Sternberg and others.
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Senator Davis
University OF
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Davis
George M. Sternberg
United States Army
Adame
United States
Washington
Princeton Prize Debate and Alumni Donations Report
Princeton at the alumni dinner announced a $25 000 gift from Morris K Jesup for an unspecified object and United States bonds yielding 300 annually from Mrs James McLaughlin added to a George Armour fund A class of 82 added 180 to a seminary fund The Lynde prize debate featured speakers on tariffs and four top speakers were named Prizes totaling 230 will be awarded tomorrow A sophomore reception followed with notable attendees including Mrs Cleveland and Mrs Patton
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Princeton
N. J
Patton
University
Morris K. Jesup
New York
James McLaughlin
Pittsburg
Penn
United States
George Armour
Seminary In
Brokaw Memorial
Prospect
Grover Cleveland
H. Stafford Little
Samuel R. Willams
M Taylor Pyne
Alexander Hall
Porto Rico
Samuel Bryan Scott
William Sanders Elliott
John Bailey Kelly
Joseph Hall Hill
Joseph Addison Jones
Samuel McDowell
University Casino
Philip Hay
Christopher Augur
Iudies
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Pyne
Bayard Stockton
Vassar Class Day Exercises Mark Campus Pageant
Poughkeepsie June 12 Vassar College held its class day exercises from 4 pm into the night on the lawn east of Raymond Hall. About a thousand spectators watched the white dressed juniors and colorfully gowned seniors pass along a long white muslin path to the class tree near Strong Hall for the spade presentation and burial of class records. Leaders Estelle Rice Armstrong and Alice Prentice Barrows presided as histories and songs highlighted the program. President and Mrs. Taylor hosted a reception, and Edward S. Atwater was elected a college trustee replacing the late Cyrus Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Raymond Hall
Estelle Rice Armstrong
Detroit
Alice Prentice Barrows
Lowell
Mass
Miss Barrows
Eunice Rockwood Oberly
Washington
Vilda Sauvage
Newark
Eleanor Kendrick Samson
Bemberg
Maude Louise Ray
Franklin
Strong Hall
Annie Maria Crater
Freehold
N. J
Lucia Cole
East Orange
Mary Delia Smith
Lizbeth Duke Fairhead
Susan Elizabeth McMahon
Fanchon Eileen O'Connell
Edith Sommerville Merritt
Marian Pauline Ess
May Vivien Johnson
Taylor
Edward S. Atwater
Poughkeeps
Drake University Receives Joint Heirship Donation
Des Moines June 12 Former Governor Drake announced at Drake University commencement that he makes the university a joint heir with his five children to his property valued at 3 million dollars The university will therefore receive 0 000 Governor Drake has already contributed about 200 000 to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Drake
Drake University
Telos Brigantine Abandoned at Sea After Caribbean Voyage
The brigantine Telos, Captain Heaven, sailing from New York and arriving at Guadaloupe May 23, was abandoned at sea and listed as a total loss. The crew were saved and landed at La Guayra, Colombia. Built 1883, 371 tons, from Bangor Maine. Crosby Brothers sole owners with Miller & Houghton partial owners. vessel only partly injured.
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Miller & Houghton
Telos
Heaven
New York
Guadaloupe
la Guayra
United States
Colombia
Bangor
Crosby Brothers
Gran Antilla Immigrants Landed After Detention
One thousand two hundred nine steerage passengers arrived aboard the Spanish tramp Gran Antilla and were detained until Monday for lack of a 310,000 indemnity to the Government. They were landed at the Barge Office yesterday morning. Officials said the group were better dressed and educated than typical Mediterranean liner travelers, and only four percent faced examination.
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Gran Antilla
The Hotel Russell Opens in London Luxury Era
The Hotel Russell in London has just opened its doors offering luxurious elegance and modern amenities. Its Russell Square location attracts Americans visiting London, being near major theatres, railway stations, the British Museum, and Oxford Street within a short cab ride and a thousand yards of key landmarks.
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Russell
Russell Square
London
Britishuseum
Oxford St
The Ghost of the Glacier and Other Tales
Will Bogart Hunter of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail road writes the summer 1900 book The Ghost of the Glacier and Other Tales. He is an experienced newspaper man with graceful prose describing recreation spots along the Lackawanna line and its passenger department innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bogart Hunter
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Hunter
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Railroad
Eanna
Cage
Burlington and Quincy
Union Pacific
Cadet Appointments at Large Named for Naval Academy
Washington June 12 The President appoints these cadets at large to the Naval Academy Edward Bragg Sherman with Charles A Woodruff as alternate Bradford Barnette with Charles F Williams Jr as alternate Henry R Rawle with Hamilton E Hutchins as alternate Colby F Dodge with Robert G Merritt as alternate William F Halsey Jr with Roger A Derry as alternate David M Lebreton with Herbert Burnham as alternate
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Washington
Naval Academy
Edward Bragg Sherman
Charles A. Woodruff
Bradford Barnette
Charles F. Williams, JR
Henry R. Rawle
Hamilton E. Hutchins
Colby F. Dodge
Robert G. Merritt
William F. Halsey, JR
Roger A. Derry
David MD Lebreton
Herbert Burnham
Tribune Building Fire Proof Damage at The Tribune Building
Fire damaged three rooms on the fifth floor housing The New York Journal offices in the Tribune Building. Fireproof construction limited damage despite flames fed by inflammable paper. Cause believed to be careless smoking. origin tied to Journal classified department. Insurance fully covered losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Journal
Tribune
Journal
WANTS DR WILLIAMS REMOVED
Adolph Heinz janitor at 3 East Eighty fourth street visited Coroner Zucca and accused Dr Hamilton Williams of assault after Tausig died. Williams says he waited, was barred, warned Heinz, and viewed the body without touching him. Heinz will file written charges for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Heinz
No. 3
East Eighty Fourth-St
Zucca
Hamilton Williams
Heinz
Nicholas Tausig
Eighty-fourth-st
Williams
Willams
Dr. Williams
Xan
George Crocker Wins Encroachment Suit in Supreme Court
Justice Lawrence rules in favor of George Crocker against Manhattan Life Insurance Co at No 6 to 68 Broadway. Court awards $5,000 damages for encroachment on Crocker's No 7 Broadway property, finds overhanging cornices intrude in three spots but not requiring removal of the northern wall. Enjoins swinging shutters and cornices to prevent future interference with Crocker’s planned higher buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Lawrence
Supreme Court
George Crocker
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Broadway
Lawrence
Manhattan Company
Crocker
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Fifth Ave
Construction Board
Natal
Admiral Dewey Calia
New
Dewey
Naval General Board
Newport
War College
Navy Department
Campaign Board
Consolidated
Presbyterian Nurses
ERS’ Association
Seaside Hospital
Gen. Otis
Morial
George B. Pillsbury
Edward M. Adams
New Orleans
Gustave R. Lukesh
Akron
Ohio
Edmund M. Rhett
Charleston
John R. Slately
Athens
Charles R. Lamson
Gloucester
Francis A. Pope
Topeka
Kan
Gilbert A. Youngberg
Cannon Falls
Minn
Stanley B. Hamilton
Reno
Joseph A. Bear
Reading
Frank Whitlock
Winona
Charles F. Martin
Claredon
Ark
Robert E. Wood
Kansas City
Willis V. Morris
Dayton
Wash
William P. Stokey
Canton
William I. Westervelt
Corpus Christi
Tex
Edwin G. Davis
Samaria
Idaho
Walter S. Grant
Ithaca
Frederick L. Buck
Erie
Jay P. Hopkins
Cassopolis
Mich
Charles M. Wesson
Centreville
L. T. Hilman
Indianapolis
Ind
Upton Birnie, Jr
Archibola H. Sunderland
Deavon
Clarence Dee
Clifford C. Carson
Muncie
Harry EB. Mitchell
Mattoon
Julian A. Benjamin
Garrisons
Ernest EB. Allen
St. Louis
Samuel R. Gleaves
Wytheville
Frank S. Bowen
Sharonville
Fred C. Doyle
Boston
Lewis S. Morry
San Antonio
James P. Robinson
Ottawa
James Goethe
Varnville
Robert E. Jackson
Middletown
Conn
Varie
D. Dixon
Dixon, Ky
Verin L
Rockwell
Monroel Penn
Pressley K. Brier
Winsboro
George T. Perkins
Lacrosse
Wis
John W. Wilen
Martinsburg
W. Va
John McManus
Chester
George B. Comly
Augustine McIntyre
Chattanooga
Charles G. Harvey
Richard M. Thomas
Wilkesbarre
Manila
Santiago
China
Pennsylvania
Vassar
D. L. and
Manhattan
Ance Company
WM. Knabe & CO
Cor. 20Th St
75Th Se
T. M. Stewart
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