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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
20
A bomb during a Corpus Christi procession sparked a violent anti Jewish outbreak in Bialystok Russia. Christians attacked Jews burning shops killing and wounding many as troops and dragoons reinforced. Jews fled toward forests while authorities struggled to restore order amid ongoing clashes.
A photo shows an item removed from Anchorage displayed on the left side of the image. The caption notes its removal but provides no further details.
In a dramatic June confrontation, Speaker Cannon descended from the rostrum to defend his motives amid Arizona Delegate Smith's sharp criticism of House leaders over the statehood bill. Cannon rejected insinuations of trafficking and asserted strong support for Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood. He invoked intense applause from both parties as the conference report passed and the bill heads to the President for approval.
President Roosevelt rebukes the House Agriculture Committee for its meat inspection substitute, insisting the Senate amendment provisions and 24 hour access to packing houses are essential. He warns he may veto the Agricultural Appropriation bill if Beveridge language weakens inspection and vows to attach a memorandum to preserve health safeguards.
The battleship Georgia achieved 19.26 knots on an official speed trial near Rockland and Cape Elizabeth, surpassing contract speed and setting a new US Navy record. Early runs averaged 19.33, 19.27, 19.04, and 19.20 knots while fuel quality varied. builders’ test indicated contract speed at 118.9 revolutions per minute, today’s average 122.28 rpm. After the trial, crew were landed, and the ship headed to Bath to be finished and prepared for commissioning within two months.
Newport News June 14 Lieutenant J G McClure of the 6th Company Heavy Artillery died at 3 o clock today at Fort Monroe from an overdose of morphine taken with suicidal intent. He had been found unconscious Wednesday afternoon and doctors failed to save him. He was the son of Major Mec lore U S A who died in the Philippines and his mother is the daughter of the late General W Getty U S A living in New York City.
Travelers plan a Saturday departure from New York aboard the People's Line with a Sunday stop in Albany. A connecting steamer travels via Lake George, returning in the early morning. Two nights aboard the comfortable Ihovel offer a restful trip with good music and reasonable rates.
A movement in New York aims to create a national style free art school modeled on Paris Ecole des Beaux Arts. Backers expect 3 million for site and endowment. Andrew Carnegie and J Pierpont Morgan may contribute. Frasier says many American artists support the plan and studying abroad is unnecessary if a U S school exists.
The 272 foot eleven hundred ton Kingsbridge Bridge span was floated down the Harlem River on four pontoons and placed as the middle span of the new Fordham Bridge at 207th street. Engineers Terry and Tench supervised the operation aided by four tugboats amid cheers from the riverbanks.
Mrs. C. H. Patterson wife of the Bankers Trust Company president was instantly killed in Kansas City Missouri when an automobile carrying her husband daughter and driver L A Phillips collided with two trolley cars at 5th and Harrison. An explosion followed the crash.
Braddock Pennsylvania June 14 W Ellis Corey head of United States Steel Corp reports say he has arranged a divorce settlement with his wife including 2500000 dollars in cash and life support for their son. He would not contest the case if she refrains from naming other women and may remarry soon. Mrs Corey also may remarry and a new partner in New York is favored to become the next Mrs W Ellis Corey.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad plans a deep nine to ten mile electric tunnel with six river tubes linking New Jersey shore near Hoboken to Manhattan under Fourteenth Street. The Union Terminal Company seeks a franchise from the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for the project with an initial outlay of about 45 million dollars, 15 million pledged, and a Union Square station to be built below ground.
Chancellor McCormick announces Andrew Carnegie will donate 100000 toward rebuilding and expansion of the Western University of Pennsylvania on the condition that 14000 is raised by trustees first. Also notes travel times for the new Five Hour Limited from Boston to New York aboard the Say Gower.
A June 14 airship tour disrupted Washington as Congress chased the craft toward the Capitol. Senators Cullom Pettus Whyte and Speaker race atop the building drew crowds while the airship circled the dome and landed on White House grounds before heading to a Georgetown University event. Mrs. Roosevelt watched the descent as President Roosevelt attended graduation.
Knabenshue and his airship ascended in Buffalo this morning. After flying over the city’s lower streets he attempted a landing but plunged into the harbor at Georgia street. He was rescued and brought ashore unharmed.
Philadelphia reports on June 14 that detectives fail to identify the kidnapper of Mile Charles Muth. Parents offer terms for the boy’s return. Captain Donaghy hints at progress, with suspects, traces, and a Wilmington, Delaware arrest cited.
The Shuberts obtain two more theatres in New Orleans for independent attractions joining the Lyric leased weeks earlier. They sign a five year lease to stage shows at the new venues, expanding local operations.
After Speaker Cannon's speech the House reacted with uproar as members from both parties congratulated him on the compromise ending the long statehood dispute. Moon and Delegate Smith argued over the Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma proposals with claims that unions were forced and not desired by Arizona. The debate highlighted party tensions, constitutional steps, and concerns about representational balance.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad travel tickets dated June 24 to July 6 allow return until September 1. Stop overs not fully detailed. consult Ticket Agents for full information and terms.
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