London Theatres And Trap Shooters Entertained
London dispatch reports on Earl Russell bigamy case procedure and possible transfer to the House of Lords. Dr Parker, returning to New Hampshire, praises American troops in the Philippines and calls for an American bank in Manila. Cultural notes cover Covent Garden and a Japanese theater at the Criterion, plus a shooting club gathering at Café Royal with U S and British sportsmen. Governor Pingree dies after prolonged illness.
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United Kingdom
Café Royal
West
Middlesex Gun Club
Poultney Bigelow
Paul Kruger
Marshall
Butt
Admiral Kennedy
Grips Relaxed on Col4 with Ree Assistance
A brief note reports the grip on Col4 being eased with Ree support enabling smoother handling. The item notes improved control and potential for better performance.
Porto Rico Declares Self Support and Plans Extra Session
Porto Rico Governor Allen agrees with J H Hollanders report that insular taxation supplies enough revenue and Porto Rico will hold sugar stocks until free trade with the United States begins. An extra session of the Porto Rican Assembly will be called to pass a resolution affirming self support under Foraker law. The session likely to convene by July 4 after a call issued by June 24.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
J. H. Hollander
Allen
United States
Porto Rican Assembly
Assembly
Emperor Orders Yacht Built in United States
The Emperor of Germany has ordered a schooner yacht to be designed and built in the United States. It will resemble the American yacht Yampa, now owned by the Emperor, with design by naval architects A. Cary Smith and Henry G. Barbey of New York.
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Washington
Emperor of Germany
United States
Emperor William
A. Cary Smith
Henry G. Barbey
Naval Architects
New York
New Canons On Marriage In Episcopal Canons Revision
The joint commission on revising Episcopal canons reported changes including a simplified canon structure and major revisions on marriage and divorce. Canon 36 requires mutual consent before a church wedding with state civil requirements and witnesses. it also mandates parent or guardian consent for minors and presence of two witnesses. The commission aims to present a streamlined canonical form numbered 1 to 56.
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House of Deputies
House of Bishops
Doane
Albany
McLaren
Chicago
Potter
New York
Paret
Maryland
Watson
East Carolina
Cheshire
North Carolina
Hall
Vermont
Eugene A. Hoffman
Frederick P. Davenport
J. Houston Eccleston
William R. Huntington
William J. Seabury
William H. Wibbert
Alfred B. Baker
William H. Lightner
Edward G. Fradford
F. B. Swayne
Charles G. Saunders
John A. Beall
Francis L. Stetson
J. van Vechten Olcott
Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
Episcopal Church
Commission
New East River Tunnel Plan Tied to Pennsylvania Railroads
Albany reports that the Long Island Extension Railroad Company was incorporated to build an electric tunnel about four miles under the East River from Long Island City to Manhattan. Pennsylvanian-backed, the project aims to connect with uptown Manhattan and a future North River bridge plan, with Samuel Rea as president and Baldwin Jr. among its directors.
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Albany
Long Island Extension Railroad
New York
Manhattan
Long Island
Pennsylvania Railroad
Samuel Rea
The
Pennsylvania
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Long Island Railroad
Long Island Extension Railroad Company
Long Island City
East River
Manhattan Borough
Fiftieth St
Broadway
Baldwin
North River Bridge Company
North River
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Uptown
Battery
Long Island Railway
Atlantic
Brooklyn
Long Island Road
New York Central
New Jersey Shore
Pennsylvania Company
Hudson
Ninth Ave
Twentythird St
Erie, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Ontario and Western
West Shore
Captain Raborg Resigns as 12th Regiment Faces Leadership Change
Captain Thomas M. T. Raborg resigns amid member dissatisfaction in Company I, 12th Regiment. Captain W. E. Downs is favored to take command after a sham field maneuver at Van Cortlandt Park. Lieutenant Price will be elected first lieutenant, Kiernan and Tyrene return to duty, and Wolfman re-enlists as First Sergeant.
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12Th Regiment
Thomas M. T. Raborg
Dyer
van Cortlandt Park
Raborg
W. E. Downs
Cuban election frauds prompt mayor reversals in Havana
A military inquiry into recent municipal elections in Havana reveals frauds in contested districts. At least eight mayoral races are expected to be overturned as investigations proceed. The government rejected a $14 million bid for city contracts and will readvertise. An award of $187,000 to Senior de Arias for bond flotation is contingent on his withdrawal. General Wood has not yet signed the committee’s decision.
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Havana
Dady, Onderdonk & McLellan
Senior de Arias
Wood
Cuban progress reported by Wood in municipal reforms and schooling
Secretary Reot received Governor-General Wood reports detailing Cuba in a favorable state. The notes emphasize municipal government progress, school establishment, sanitation improvements, and general welfare of inhabitants.
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Washington
Reot
Wood
Cuba
Keller on Stand In Barker Trial Defect In Insanity Defense
Reverend John Keller testified he did not see Barker at the time of the shooting in Jersey City. Three physicians supported the prosecution’s theory of the entry wound, while Barker himself was not allowed to testify on alleged insanity. The crowd watched the proceedings as Barker’s defense faced repeated defeats and Mrs Barker’s potential testimony was questioned.
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John Keller
Thomas G. Barker
Jersey City
Barker
van Winkle
Keller
New Jersey
Hudson County Court of Sessions
Mr. Keller
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