Diplomas for Cadets at West Point Centennial
West Point titled celebration ends with diploma ceremony for the graduating class. President Roosevelt presents diplomas on Cavalry Plain as dignitaries including Secretary Root, General Miles, and others observe. Speakers emphasize civil control of the military and U S war history with remarks on the Philippines and courage in battle.
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Wisconsin
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Young
Schofield
McCook
Brooke
Conaty
Academy
Cherib Bey
Corbin
Pulido
National Guard
Peking
A. R. Chaffee
Washington
Johns Hopkins Chief on Way to Toronto For Commencement
President Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins University travels to Toronto to represent the university at the Canadian school's commencement exercises. The previous winter Toronto’s President Loudon received the Li D.P. degree from Hopkins and Remsen was likewise honored on this occasion.
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Johns Hopkins University
University of Toronto
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Hopkins
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Cornell Seniors Prepare for Week of Commencement Events
Ithaca N J June 12 Cornells second semester closes with a class dinner and a week of senior activities. The baccalaureate sermon is in Sage Chapel by Rev Dr Henry van Dyke from Princeton. Commencement day features addresses, the Cornell Masque performance, class day activities, and the senior ball.
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Lincoln Hall
Schurman
East Greenwich Academy Centenary Celebration Ends
Providence dispatch reports East Greenwich Academy Rhode Island concluded a week long centennial celebration marking its Kent Academy founding. Alumni speakers included Lis D. of Boston Eng, Bishop Wm Malialien, Rev Dr Upam, and former Rhode Island governor William Epraeus. About 20900 was pledged for a new boarding hall.
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East Greenwich Academy
Riede Island
Instituttes
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Mentrol. Lis D
Boston
Eng. Bis Ww. Malialien
Eeeiscopal Church
Upam
Drew Théological Seminary
William Epraeus
Rhode Island
Andover Theological Seminary Holds 94th Anniversary
Andover Mass June 12 The ninety fourth anniversary exercises of the Andover Theological Seminary were marked by a spirit of tension amid alumni belief that the removal controversy is settled and retention at Andover secured by plans to raise an endowment. Degrees of Bachelor of Divinity were conferred on several graduates. Names include Roxbury aware Hayes Branfield Ohio Fayes of fisfield and Frederick Litby Richmond Me.
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Mass
Andover Theclogical Seminary
Andovér
Erad- Roxbury
Hayes
Branfield
Ohio
Fayes
Fisfield
Frederick 3. Litby
Richmond
New York Law School Holds Record Graduation Ceremony
The New York Law School held its annual commencement at Carnegie Hall with more graduates than ever before. The hall was decorated with flowers ferns and flags as the orchestra played before a prayer and an instructive address was delivered.
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Carnegie Bialieet
Law School Degrees Confer Master of Laws to Thirteen
Justice Leslie W. Russell presided as degrees were conferred on senior and poet graduates. About 150 seniors received degrees. thirteen post graduate recipients earned Master of Laws. Prizes awarded to William Robison, Robert Bernard, Manfred, and Henry Ackerson Jr. with titles and prizes noted by trustees.
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Leslie W. Russell
Supreme Court
Joel Barnet
Albert Baward Bent Frescoe
Wilhoite Cates
Robert Livingston Catth
Joseph M. Dowling
Charles Stuart Findlay
Sam Hight Harding, Jr
Alexander Karst
Manfred
Yale College
Hermar
Henry Ackerson, Jr
Martinique Disaster Spreads Across West Indies
An Occasional Tribune correspondent reports Martinique’s eruption and ensuing disaster drive refugees to St Thomas and neighboring islands. Pillage, arson, and loss of life are described, with ships, cables, and trade disruptions affecting St Thomas and St Croix. The piece urges aid for widows and orphans of ship crews and civilians harmed by the eruption and harbor fires.
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America
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Grappler
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Barbados
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Lady Joicey Wrecked Off Strait of Magellan
London reports the British steamer Lady Joicey under Captain Cook, traveling from Guayaquil/Coronel to Montevideo and New York, stranded ashore at Fortescue Bar in the Strait of Magellan and considered unsalvageable.
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Lady Joicey
West Indian campaign medals awarded to Navy personnel
The Navy Department has compiled names for the West Indian campaign medal. About eight hundred officers and six hundred enlisted men are to be decorated. Admiral Schley and Admiral Sampson’s family will receive medals. Bars will denote participation at Manzanillo, Nipe Bay, or other engagements. Two meritorious service medals go to Blue, Ward, Hobson, and Wainwright. a first list remains under Board review.
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Nipe Bay
Board of Awards
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Ward
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Wainwright
Harriman Chosen President of Central Pacific Railway
Salt Lake City June 12 new directors of the Central Pacific Railway Company elected E H Harriman of New York president Charles H Tweed vice president N T Mills treasurer J K Wellicut secretary and David R Gray assistant secretary Directors at the meeting included J C Royle D B eppetens D R Gray W H Chey ers and J H Noble of Ogden.
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Utah
Central Pacific Railway Company
E. H. Harriman
New York
Charles H. Tweed
N. T. Mills
San Francisco
J. K. Wellicut
David R. Gray
J. C. Royle
D. B.eppetens
D. R. Gray
W. H. Cheyers
J. H. Noble
Ogden
Jay Gould Residence at Lyndhurst Featured in Tribune
The former Jay Gould home at Tarrytown now known as Lyndhurst, is shown and described, with Miss Helen Gould pictured, in the upcoming Sunday Tribune.
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Tarrytown
Wreck-near miss for Empire State Express near Irvington
Westbound Empire State Express narrowly escaped a collision when a freight engine in a tunnel near Highlands broke apart. Signals failed at Irvington and air brakes malfunctioned. The engineer diverted, the crash occurred three hundred feet north of Irvington, a work engine was damaged, passengers shaken, baggage and porter cut by glass. The train delayed at Peekskill for three hours and southbound traffic halted four hours.
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Albany
Reception for Peter Murphy in New Rochelle
A large public reception was held at Metropolitan Hall New Rochelle by the Knights of Columbus for Peter Murphy hero of the Park Ave tunnel disaster. Murphy wheeled in by friends to a cheering crowd as speeches honored his bravery and gifts were presented including a diamond watch charm.
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New-Rochelle
Peter Murphy
Park-ave. Tunnel
Knights of Columbus
Murphy
William Lynett
Father O'Sullivan
Warren E. Mosher
Catholic Summer School
New Rochelle
John Oet
Westchester County
Riverside Lodge
Church Lands in Porto Rico Seeks Congress Help
Bishop Blenk of Porto Rico visited the State Department to discuss convents and lands valued at 170000 dollars and 69000 dollars in Spanish hands at the time of U S control. The church claims the property and Blenk seeks Congress legislation to clarify title since the Porto Rico governor cannot transfer it without legal authority.
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Blenk
Porto Rico
State Department
Penfield
United States
Ee Blenk
Congress
Foss seeks to appoint Clark rear admiral in navy
Representative Foss of Illinois, chair of the House Naval Affairs Committee, introduced a bill authorizing the President to nominate Captain Charles E. Clark to the senior grade rear admiral on the active list in Washington on June 12.
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Foss
Illinois
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Charles E. Clark
Prayers for Captain O Reilly at Oak Street Station
A sizable Salvation Army contingent knelt in prayer before the Oak Street police station to support Captain O Reilly in his crime crackdown downtown. The Cherry Street Slum Post, led by Colonel Higgins and others, serenaded the captain’s absence then praised his work and vowed continued moral action.
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Musical Corps
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Leonard
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Manhattan
Sullivan
Tom” Foley
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Peter de Lacy
Woman and Daughter Killed in Boonton Rail Strike
Dover June 12 A Buffalo Express eastbound Lackawanna Railway express struck a wagon at Birch Street crossing in Boonton killing a woman Mrs Andrew Mitcheke and her thirteen year old daughter who was leaving Pelgram Meyers silk mill. The train halted after nearly a quarter mile and the bodies lay near the engine. The girl held a bag of candy from the mill and had just drawn her pay, saying it would be her last day.
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Fast Ferry Plan Linked to Grade Crossing Removal at Bay Ridge
President Baldwin outlined a plan to remove 34 grade crossings from East New York to Bay Ridge and launch a fast ferry service from Manhattan to Bay Ridge with South Brooklyn stations. The project could cost about 2 million dollars if done promptly, with support from Ash ley W. Cole of the State Railroad Commission and Borough officials Swanstrom and Redfield.
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Ray Midge
Beaches
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Baldwin
Swanstrom
Public Works
Redfield
Board of Estimate
Ashley W. Cole
State Railroad Commission
Brewers Board Sets Arbitration Conference In New Plan
The United States Brewers Association elected a two year board. Frederick J. Poth Philip G Schaeffer Rudolph J Schaeffer Frederick Reichenstein and Joseph Wihlein named trustees. A special labor committee will meet the National Brewery Workmen's Association to discuss arbitration and report to the board.
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N. Y
United States Brewers’ Association
Frederick J. Poth
Philadelphia
Philip G. Schaeffer
Buffalo
Rudolph J. Schaeffer
New York
Frederick Reichenstein
Newark
Joseph Wihlein
Milwaukee
Otto F. Steiffel
St. Louis
Gustav Pabst
Rudolph Schaeffer
National Brewery Workmen’s Association
Board of Trustees
Clay Clement's Ping Pong opened at Studebaker Theatre
Chicago June 12 Clay Clement's new comedy Ping Pong was produced tonight at the Studebaker Theatre by a cast including W. J. Ferguson Wilfred Clarke Charles Harbury Charles Canfield Bert Haveriy Kerra Kenwyn Mabel Strickland and Grace Griswold.
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Telegraphic Notes From Montpelier to Pueblo
Montpelier Ohio June 2 A Wabash work train derailment killed engineer Thomas Cherry. Fireman HH Reihl burned and bruised, conductor RB Belyea had a broken leg. Wheeling June 12 Exley Watkins Catsup Wheeling Mattress Acme Box fires destroy three buildings, lumber and cars. loss 150000 partly insured. Cleveland June 12 A powerful steam car ferry for Traverse City railroad to cost about 406000 order placed. Chattanooga June 12 Confederate Memorial Day arch dedication. General A M Stewart spoke. Chicago June 12 Imperial Glucose and Starch Company to build a 3000000 plant led by Charles M Warner. Des Moines June 12 Webster City cloudburst floods Boone River. residents displaced, no deaths. Bridgeport June 12 400 Crystal Glass Works workers strike over beer mug scale. Pueblo June 12 Standard Fire Brick Works damaged 150000. insured.
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Thomas Cherry
HH. Reihl
RB. Belyea
Wheeling
W. Va
Exley Watkins Catsup and Freserve Company
Wheeling Mattress Company
Acme Box Company
Bridgeport
Crystal Glass Works
Pueblo
Col
Standard
Brooklyn League Highlighted for Civic Work in Tribune
The Brooklyn League, a group of borough citizens, is praised for pushing municipal improvements. Photos of prominent members appear in next Sunday's Tribune.
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Subways Contractor Bradley Ordered to Remove Ropes
A West Side court case cites Mr. Pradley, subway contractor, for ropes around Broadway trees between 66th and 104th streets. Magistrates and Commissioner Willcox pressure Bradley to remove ropes and vitrified pipe and flagstones, with a warning of further action if complaints persist. Superintendent Murphy to inspect, Bradley warned to appear again tomorrow.
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Harvard Colony to Study Lower East Side Politics
James B. Reynolds says Harvard graduates form a small colony on the lower East Side next fall. R. C. Bolling, Harvard Law School class of ’00, will rent a house in the Whith Assembly District to study social conditions and reform politics from the ground up, with several Harvard men joining him. Bolling is a noted young Harvard figure, active in debates and university publications.
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Republican Party
Philippines
John J. Delaney
Stars and Stripes
Tom” Grady
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Delaney
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Grady
John Sprunt Hill
Young Democracy
Battery Dan” Finn
1St Assembly
Larry” Delmour
Nies
James B. Reynolds
Hartvard
Lower East Side
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Harvard Law School
Harvard
Mr. Bolling
Bolling
Reynolds
East Side
Harvard Monthly
Prince Henry
Harrvard
Bar Association Buys Parcel For Future Use At City Block
S Sidney Smith treasurer of the Bar Association purchased from Charles Banks a three story dwelling at 41 West Forty third street. The 22.6 by 1905 foot lot adjoins the association home with William J Roome as broker. The group plans to use the property when more room is needed rather than for immediate use.
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The
Bar Association
Charles Banks
Forty-third St
William J. Roome
Yaquis Lined Up and Shot in Mexican Camp
Tucson dispatch reports fourteen Yaqui miners killed by rurales two miles below Greene Consolidated Mining Company works. Mexican officers ordered registration of an oficial, then parade and fire authority directed shooting at a designated spot near their camp. In a separate ruling, ex-sheriff must pay $19 weekly alimony and $250 counsel fee. Mrs. O'Brien resides with children at West Fighty-suth-st., while husband covers household expenses.
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Ariz
la Cananea
Greene Consolidated Mining Company
Justice Greenbaum
Supreme Court
Abbie F. O'Brien
James O'Brien
O'Brien
Dedication of Lafayette Park at Rockville Conn
Ceremonies in Rockville Connecticut marked the dedication of Lafayette Park with participation by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Count de Lafayette, and numerous prominent Americans. A description will appear in next Sunday's Tribune.
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Conn
Lafayette Park
Daughters of the American Revolution
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Tribune
Cycling clubs in New York plan street signs and handicaps
The Associated Cycling Clubs of New York report growing membership and ambitious aims. Street signs for cyclists will soon be installed on Seventh Avenue as the city tightens safety measures. Metropole Cycling Club announces two new handicaps at the Manhattan Beach track on June 21 with substantial prizes, including a motor bicycle for the two mile amateur event and a $200 prize for professionals.
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Wheelmen
New York
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Caledonian Wheelmen
College Point
Theeluba
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Kramer
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Manhattan Beach
Wallis Merridew
Tribune
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Elkes Sets Global Bicycle Records At One Hour
Boston June 12 Harry Elkes tonight broke all accredited world bicycle records from one mile to forty-one by riding 41 miles 250 yards in one hour against Stinson's 40 miles 330 on Brockton last year Elkes's fastest was 1 23 1 5 for the mile.
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Harry Elkes
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Elkes
Champions Remarkable Time at Coliseum Park
Albert Cha of France defeated Howard Freeman of Oregon in two straight heats of a 10 mile motor paced race at Coliseum Park. First heat 1:27 for ten miles, a new world record, beating 14:47 from Bath. Second heat 14:8, over twenty seconds faster than the first. Cha broke records across distances from one to ten miles and holds marks from fifteen to twenty miles set in Boston.
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Albert Cha
France
Howard Freeman
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Boston
Yale and Harvard Rowing Scrimmage at Gales Ferry Meet
Harvard and Yale paddled the two and four mile courses in light wind at Gales Ferry with both squads testing form ahead of the Harvard Yale boat race. Harvard showed improvement in top four miles while Yale's varsity and freshmen practiced shaves and launches and optics for upcoming events.
Pennsylvania rowers practice on river course
Pennsylvania crews practiced on the river, leaving the boathouse at 10:50 a.m. The varsity eight, freshmen eight, and two varsity fours raced two miles to the start, with the varsity beating the freshmen by a length and a half. After the freshmen finished, the varsity continued to the four mile finish and returned.
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Ward
Ben Franklin
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Cornell crews prepare for Poukeepsie trip under Coach Courtney
Ithaca NY June 12 Cornell crews in Ithaca under Coach Courtney broke camp and prepared shells for the Poukeepsie trip at 6 oclock this evening. No practice today. Late last evening a final varsity crew trial was held.
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Cornell
Courtney
Ithaca
Columbia Creats Freshmen Rows Arrive in Poughkeepsie
Columbia men reached Poughkeepsie by special train this afternoon. The freshmen arrive tomorrow as quarters were not ready. Varsity crew lineup includes Jackson Meader Weekes Nicoll Bartholomew Townsend O Loughlin Rollins Cathel. New Yorkers brought multiple shells and a second varsity crew formed from eight substitutes. The crews rowed a two mile paddle to limber up.
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W. F. Rollins
Cathel
Deserted Village near Penn Railroad Station in New York City
In New York City a block of fine houses near the future Pennsylvania Rail Round Station stands idle awaiting construction. The Richmond County grand jury issued a presentment opposing public automobile races on public highways after a fatal Staten Island Speedway speed trial accident, though no indictment was returned.
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Pennsylvania Railround
Tribune
Richmond County
Grand Jury
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C. E. Denzer
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Automobile Club of America
Notable Property Listings and Prices
A string of street addresses with owner names and prices listed, including Forsyth Street, Columbus Avenue, De Peyster Street, Broadway, East Fifty-ninth Street, First Avenue, East Fifteenth Street, Pike Street, and a buyer like Shanley Bros. Values range from $25 to $1,000. International readers are informed The New-York Tribune will be sold at European hotels, Readings Rooms, and major railroad stations.
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