Shall Cromwell Have a Statue A Civic Debate On Lee
Charles Francis Adams argues in Chicago that both Cromwell and Lee merit statues, tracing England's centuries long reevaluation and praising Lee's conduct at Appomattox. He asserts secession was revolutionary for Virginia but notes Washington’s parallel and urges a future national pantheon honoring both Union and Confederate figures as part of American education.
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Odell to Attend Cornell Commencement in Ithaca
Governor Odell will be the guest of President Schurman at Cornell University's commencement in Ithaca. His party arrives Thursday morning. A public reception will be held at the Ithaca Hotel from 4 to 6 p.m. and Odell will attend the Musical Club concert with Schurman in the evening.
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Schurman
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Governor to address graduates and attend fraternity events
The Governor is expected to deliver a brief address to the graduating class and participate in fraternity receptions. Preparations for his arrival train visit are underway, with Cadet Corps lined up along the station as part of the welcome.
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Cadet Corps
University of Chicago gifts total 2 012 000 with Rockefeller gift
President W R Harper reported at convocation that gifts to the university last year totaled 2 012 000, including 1 250 000 from John D Rockefeller. MIT president Henry Smith Pritchett gave the address as 159 graduates received degrees.
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Chicago
W. R. Harper
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Henry Smith Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lawrenceville Preparatory School founder's day exercises
Princeton June 17 special. About sixty diplomas were awarded at the Lawrenceville Preparatory School commencement. Dr Henry van Dyke spoke on education and character while diplomas were handed by Henry W Green. Valedictorian Benjamin L Aldridge of Yonkers addressed the audience. Present were Woodrow Wilson and guests.
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Lawrenceville
Princeton
N. J
Lawrenceville Preparatory School
Ahumni Association
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Foundation House
McPherson
Henry van Dyke
van Dyke
Henry W. Green
Board of Trustees
Benjamin L. Aldridge
Yonkers
N. Y
Woodrow Wilson
Charles A. Young
G. Hibben
M. Taylor Pyne
President Denny Takes Office at Washington and Lee University
George Hutcheson Denny was inducted as president before a large crowd in Lexington Virginia. Greetings were offered by Ira D Remsen Jo Hopkins University Andrew P Wr dean Princeton Richard Mellwain Hampden Sydney College and Colonel William E Peters. Denny gave a strong inaugural address. Ernest F Krutschnitt spoke at the Les Memorial Chapel and Theta Nu Epsilon held a special evening function.
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George Hutcheson Denny
Washington and Lee University
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Jo Hopkins University
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Princeton University
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University of North Carolina
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Hampden
Dnney College
Virginia
William E. Peters
University of Virgins
Denny
Strome
Ernest FR. Krutschnitt
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Bar of
New Orleans
Les Memorial Chapel
Theta Nu Epetion
Lafayette College President Warfield Relieved for Health
Faston Penn June 17 The Lafayette College board unanimously relieves President Warfield of executive duties until fall term while keeping his salary. Alumni Day events fill the day with reunions and speeches including A La Barre as orator. Washington Society meets as David Bennett King could not attend. Frank G Harris State Treasurer presides and Mayor Horace Ler welcomes attendees.
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Lafayette College
Warfield
la Barre
Easton
Franklin Society
Washington Society
David Bennett King
New York
Frank G. Harris
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Horace Ler
Rochester Trustees Elect Officers Amid Omitted Women Names
The University of Rochester board selected officers including Rufus A. Sibley as president and J Sloat Fassett as first vice president. A decision requires honorees to receive diplomas with degrees and copies of the degree. The senior class day and tree planting occurred, with controversy over omitting the women graduates’ names from the program.
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the Tribune
Rochester
Board of Trustees
University of Rochester
E. M. Moore
J. S . Fassett
Elmira
Colgate
Alanson
Drew Seminary Commencement Week Nears Completion
Carmel New York June 17 Special events mark the Drew Seminary for Young Women as commencement week runs to tomorrow. Elocution prize results expected with Miss Otilla H Pederson likely first, others named Helen Bell and Gilbert. Bishop Eckman delivered the baccalaureate sermon in Smith Memorial Hall. About sixty students attend the seminary led by Rev Dr David H Hanaburgh on the New York Conference property by Lake Gleneida.
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New York City
Smith Memorial Hall
David H. Hanaburgh
New-York
Lake Gleneida
Lehigh Alumni Vote to Establish Information Bureau
Several hundred alumni attended the Lehigh University annual meeting in South Bethlehem. They voted to create an alumni information bureau for the unemployed. President T. M. Crown thanked them for a $9,400 contribution toward current university expenses as commencement day approaches tomorrow.
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Penn
Lehigh University
T. M. Crown
Sacred Heart Academy Plans Commencement at Clason-on-the-Sound
The Sacred Heart Academy junior department of Manhattan College will hold its commencement exercises this afternoon at 8 30 o clock on Clason on the Sound.
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Sacred Heart Academy
Manhattan College
Clason On the Sound
David J Hill Addresses Penn Alumni on National Development
Philadelphia June 17 David J Hill Assistant Secretary of State spoke to the general alumni society of the University of Pennsylvania on Our National Development Praising America's growth in the latter nineteenth century he said the American people stand before the world as a remarkable example of progress.
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David J. Hill
General Alumni Society
The
University of Pennsylvania
America
Graduates Celebrate 33rd Commencement at Normal College
The Normal College of the City of New York held its 33rd annual commencement in Carnegie Hall. Thirty graduates received diplomas and degrees with 26 post graduate degrees awarded. Speakers included Charles C. Burlingham and Prof. William H. Trent, with prizes and medals presented by Alrick H. Man.
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Carnegie Hall
Charles C. Burlingham
Board of Education
Passett
Florence G. Strouse
Lucie W. Hoelz
Sarah R. Barnett
Hunter
William H. Trent
Columbia College
Alrick H. Man
Jean Fleming Robertson
Engel and Sullivan Vie For Power in De Ate District
In the De Ate Assembly District a leadership clash gathers between Martin Engel the former head and Florrie Sullivan the current. Maxwell Hochsain buys Silver Dollar Smith's saloon opposite Essex Market court shaping political moves. James Reynolds aims to consolidate the Citizens Union while Commissioner Murray faces primaries as Bennie Myers builds his power.
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Martin Engel
Florrie” Sullivan
Essex St
Smith’s
Max Hochsuim
Tammany
Essex Market Court
Engel
Croker
Florrie" Sullivan
Sullivan
Citizens Union
Reynolds
Essex Market
Eldridge St
Martin Engel Association
Grand St
Charlie Murray
Bennie” Myers
Greater New York Democracy
Ate
Suit over wages filed by Mahn against Mrs Havemeyer
Gottlieb Mahn sues Mrs Emilie Havemeyer widow of Theodore Havemeyer in Bergen County Circuit Court for 400 dollars alleged wages for eight years as watchman on the Mahwah stock farm New Jersey. He says after T A Havemeyer died expenses were cut and he was told to stay on then discharged by a new superintendent.
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Mahn
Havemeyer
Gustav A. Hunziker
Supreme Court weighs ouster of packers for anti trust
Jefferson City June 17 The Missouri Supreme Court heard Attorney General Crow argue to strike out the returns of the packers in the anti trust case The motion aims to bar the packers plea of justification or disclaimer The court will reconvene tomorrow to rule on the motion which would effectively demur and may lead to ouster judgment
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Crow
Coler Buys Large Tract in Queens Near Bridge Site
Ex Controller Bird S. Coler bought about 360 by 1 200 foot blocks near the planned Blackwell Island bridge terminus in Queens. He refused to discuss the purpose of the purchase saying he is in business for himself and would not talk about private affairs.
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Bird S. Coler
Blackwell's Island Bridge
Queens
Coler
Divorce jury finds Mrs Innes not guilty. Mr Innes accused
The jury in the divorce suit of Frederick Innes against Georgiana Innes with co respondent Ernest Crowhurst returned for Mrs. Innes. They found Mrs. Innes not guilty of misconduct and that Frederick Innes was guilty of improper conduct with Mrs. Wenzel.
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Georgiana Innes
Ernest Crowhurst
Innes
Mrs. Innes
Mr. Innes
Wenzel
New England Lime Company Founded In Millerton
Albany June 17 The New England Lime Company of Millerton Dutchess County was incorporated today with a capital of 1 500 000 to deal in limestone and related products Directors include Graham Sumner A P Bartlett Sidlay P Cooper Michael Gavin 24 Mark Hyman Harold Walker Alfred L Curtiss J Clinton Walker Ross A Mackey Thomas M Day Jr John J Treacy Jersey City
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New England Lime Company
Millerton
Dutchess County
Graham Sumner
A. P. Bartlett
Sidlay P. Cooper
Michael Gavin
Mark Hyman
Harold Walker
Alfred L. Curtiss
New York
J. Clinton Walker
Ross A. Mackey
Brooklyn
Thomas M. Day, Jr
Plainfield
N. J
John J. Treacy
Jersey City
Sergeant Churchill’s Testimony in Cross Trial Shakes Hefty Accusations
Sergeant Churchill testified amid a tense trial before Police Commissioner Partridge. Churchill accused Inspector Cross of being protected by friends, while Cross’s accuser denied and accused his own allies. The record of an interview was sought but not admitted, and Partridge reserved ruling on naming an informant.
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Testifies Against Herlihy in Second Trial
Emil Fucha, on the second day of Captain Herlithy’s second trial before Recorder Golf, testified as the principal witness. He spoke of being pelted from stoops and windows in the Twelfth ward and of a district tour with Morgan of the Committee of Fifteen, now a deputy district attorney, in search of evidence. Orrin A. Booth of the Rescue Mission described visiting Red Light resorts and the costumes worn by inmates.
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Emil Fucha
Fuche
Red Light
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Orrin A. Booth
Adams the Policy King Faces Trial in Anti-Policy Case
Five men moved documents into court as the trial of Al Adams known as the Policy King began. Witness William Nolan testified about raid locations at 266 West Thirty-first Street and the shop network, with ledgers, books, and memoranda linking Adams to policy operations and headquarters correspondence.
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Supreme Court
William Fo Nolan
al’ Adams
West Thirty-first St
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West Thirty-first-st
Schurman
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Ridgway
Dayton F. Searle
Charles Smith
I. J. Pocher
No. West Thirtsfourth-st
Poecher & Co
Thirty-fourth-st
Move to Vacate in Minnesota Suits Against Northern Securities
In St Paul on June 17 attorneys for Northern Securities Company and its president J J Hill served notice that on June 24 they will move to vacate service in the Minnesota suit. They contend the company is not a Minnesota resident has no Minnesota business or property and Hill as president is a Minnesota resident.
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Northern Securities Company
J. J. Hu
Minnesota
J. J. Hill
Hanna for low fares and transfers in Cleveland
In Cleveland the United Trades and Labor Council reports a favorable meeting with Senator Hanna. A committee seeking low fares and general transfers for streetcar workers says Hanna backs immediate action. The conference occurred Tuesday morning.
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United Trades and Labor Council
Hanna
Congressmen Burton Hanna Face Harmony Talks
Cleveland report says Senator Hanna will confer with Congressman Burton in Washington tomorrow to decide his future on the ticket. Hanna aims to restore unity in the local Republican scene and blames erroneous reports for Burton's withdrawal.
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Hanna
Washington
Burton
Congress
Delegates Pledged for Wongiy at Seneca County Meet
Albany June 7 Special Republicans in Seneca County held a county convention electing delegates to the State Convention. They backed J. B. H. Mongin for Secretary of State and endorsed Gillet of Addison for renomination to Congress. Delegates also favored Senator Wilcox of Auburn for renomination while voting on district conventions for Corning July 1.
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Seneca County
J. B. H. Mongin
Waterloo
Gillet
Addison
Steuben County
Corning
W. Wilcox
Auburn
Cayuga County
Marriage of Minors Annulled by Supreme Court
Justice Mad dox voided the marriage of Katharine Havens of Landing and Francis J. Mottram of Newburg. Married December 6 19 unknown year, the bride was fifteen and Mottram eighteen. The court found the bride coerced by an older contractor building Matteawan Hospital. both parties had limited acquaintance.
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Supreme Court
Katharine Havens
Landing
Francis J. Mottram
Newburg
Mie
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