Russia facing revolt move for great strike
Two large meetings of railway workers delegates in St. Petersburg districts discussed a political strike. Police and Cossacks dispersed gatherings at Obochoff and Ligovo. Social Democratic leader J A Alexinsky arrived from Switzerland to bolster the movement, facing arrest. A broad crackdown followed with hundreds imprisoned. Mutinies and arrests plagued Kieff and Kaluga as unrest spread among troops and workers.
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St. Petersburg
Obochoff
Ligovo
J. A. Alexinsky
Douma
Switzerland
Finland
M. Alexinsky
Kaluga
Orloff
Baltic
Associated Press
Kieff
Moscow
Hamburg Votes $14 Million for Port Development
Hamburg on the Elbe approves a $14,375,000 appropriation to extend and develop the port including Harburg harbor on the south arm opposite Hamburg. City officials announced the decision on June 19, detailing the project scope and funding.
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Hamburg
Harburg
Elbe
Suit to Oust American Officers in Puerto Rico
The American Railroad Company of Porto Rico sues in the federal court at San Juan on June 19 seeking the vacation of properties set aside by a presidential proclamation. The suit names Colonel Batley and Commander Rohrer of the army and navy, alleging they occupied land not belonging to the government.
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San Juan
P. R
American Railroad Company of
Porto Rico
Batley
Rohrer
United States Army
Navy
Bond defends Newfoundland fisheries stance in Grey plan
London reports Premier Sir Robert Bond states the Newfoundland government would not endorse a proposed settlement via Sir Edward Grey. He cautions against renewing the 1906 modus vivendi with added clauses conflicting with international law and rules out war with the United States, urging self respect as a path to peace.
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London
Bond
Newfoundland
Edward Grey
Root
Washington
United States
Bavarian Usurers Sentenced In Munich Trial
Munich June 19 Hartmann and nine associates were sentenced to prison terms from three to thirty months and fined $26 to $759 for long running usury schemes against hundreds of officers. The trial lasted six weeks with many paying up to 100 percent interest on money squandered in gambling.
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Munich
Hartmann
End of an Old Man of War in New Brunswick
A dismasted bark Wildwood arrived from Bermuda to St. John carrying twelve hundred tons of scrap iron from the former British warship Viper. The Viper, once part of English efforts to aid the Confederacy, was confiscated by Britain when the plan was exposed and later sent to Bermuda.
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St. John
N. B
Bermuda
Confederacy
United States Navy
British destroyer sunk in Torbay during trials
Four destroyers were in steam trials off Torbay when an explosion aboard one vessel caused twenty crewmen to plunge into the water. The torpedo gunboat Dryad rescued all survivors and towed them to Plymouth. the destroyer sank twenty minutes after the blast.
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Torquay
England
Torbay
Dryad
Plymouth
Career of the Gymnote Ended by Sinking in Dock
The French submarine Gymnote sank in its dock at Toulon on June 19 due to a workman opening sluices without notice. An examination found the vessel water damaged beyond repair. Earlier on March 5 she struck a rock while submerged and was damaged but reached the surface and was towed ashore for drydock repairs.
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Toulon
France
Gymnote
Prohibition Fears Liquor Men Shake Fight at Meeting
At Atlantic City June 19 the National Liquor Dealers Association backed local option and prohibition, plans to drop Washington lobbying, and to counter anti liquor sentiment in the South New England and West. They urged revising fifty year old internal revenue laws as incompatible with current conditions to avert a wholesale liquor wipeout in Southern states.
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The
Tribune
Atlantic City
South
New England
West
Washington
Daniel Sullivan Rearrested On Release From Island
Daniel Sullivan who was sentenced to two months in the penitentiary on April 19 by Judge Crain for burglary was rearrested yesterday on his release from the island on a warrant issued by Judge Foster. District Attorney Jerome had long sought arraignment before Judge Foster due to prior convictions, and the matter was deferred for review this morning.
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Daniel Sullivan
Crain
Foster
Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
Court of Special Sessions
Jerome
Rioting in the Midi as Prisons Targeted in France
Reports from Paris and several towns detail widespread mob violence in the Midi with arson at the Arbegliers committee and attacks on sub prefectures. In Narbonne a mob set fires after pouring petroleum on doors, while Montpellier saw grave rioting as troops clashed with protesters and a police official was wounded.
Ferroul Arrest Stuns Narbonne as Troops Seize Leaders
Paris reports M. Ferroul mayor of Narbonne and key wine growers leader arrested at 5 20 am. He was escorted by 150 cuirassiers to Montpellier while roads to his home were blocked. Argeliers trew down warrants for Marcelin Albert as authorities hunt remaining leaders with Clemenceau directing Interior.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Midi
Lyons
Argeliers
Marcelin Albert
M. Ferroul
Narbonne
France
Montpellier
Lfe
Argellers
Central Committee of the Wine Growers’ Organization
Montpelier
Ministry of the Interior
Jerome vows to press Scrugham case amid ballot evidence
District Attorney's office shows no signs of dropping the case against George R. Scrugham. Boxes containing ballots were hauled from the New York Life building to the Criminal Courts Building as Jerome's office seeks to present new evidence to the June grand jury. Witnesses testifying deny any box contained doctored envelopes, while forged signatures on pro international ballots are alleged.
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George R. Scrugham
E& Tlow
International Committee
Jerome
Magistrate House
Scrugham
Tribune
New York Life
Oklahoma
Thomas W. Lawton
Seeeks Lunacy Inquest for Hess
Robert J. Hatre for Theodore Hess, former patrolman who eloped with the Grady girl, urged a commission to probe Hess's mental condition before Judge O'Sullivan in General Sessions. Tombs physician Dr. Frank MacGuire testified Hess is of a low intelligence level, but no ruling was given. decision to be announced tomorrow.
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Robert J. Hatre
Theodore D. Hess
Grady
Baltimore
O'Sulivan
Hess
Frank MacGuire
Tombs
O'Sullivan
State G A R Meeting Opens In Utica With Parade
Utica New York June 19 The state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened this forenoon with public exercises in the armory led by Major Sherman and Department Commander Maxwell. James Tanner past commander in chief addressed the gathering and spoke of dwindling ranks. An afternoon parade drew feeble delegates riding in carriages and local units, with schoolchildren watching from streets seats. Commander Maxwell reported 26201 members as of January first with 602 deaths in the past six months of 1906. Tomorrow’s election is expected to be hotly contested as delegates canvass candidates.
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Utica
Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman
Maxwell
James Tanner
Sons of Veterans
State Grand Army of the Republic
Burglars Hit Three Long Island Summer Homes
On June 19 three summer houses near Babylon were entered by burglars linked to a Long Island auto gang. At Oak Neck Road West Islip Willams L Andrews house was entered via a kitchen window, silverware an overcoat and cigars were taken. At William McClure’s Cla rella the servants alerted, shots fired but no injuries. The trio fled leaving behind items. They then hit Charles M Bergen on Thompson Avenue taking silverware cash and two bicycles.
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Kieff
Mieff
Revolutionary Military Organization
M. Laskett
St. Petersburg
Akuloff
Shefchenko
Shevchenko
Sukhomlinoff
Railways and Telegraph Service
Babylon
Long Island
Here
Willams L. Andrews
Oak Neck Road
West Islip
Clarella
Wiliam McClure
New York Stock Exchange
Mr. McClure
Edwin Thorne
Mr. Thorne
Andrews Place
Charles M. Bergen
Thompson Avenue
Hearst to demand statewide recount in 190 municipal race
W R Hearst will promptly petition for a recount of all ballots in the 190 municipal election. Clarence J Shearn says petitions will be filed this week in Manhattan The Bronx and in Brooklyn Queens and Richmond Delays and possible court actions loom over the move with bond and cost disputes to be settled.
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Hughes
W. R. Hearst
Clarence J. Shearn
Hearst
Man Hattan
Bronx
Justice Truax
Richmond
Queens
Brooklyn
Justice Maddox
McClellan
Shearn
Russell Seeks Freedom From Brooklyn Supreme Court
Dr Henry Humphries testified for Edward A Russell before Justice Maddox in Brooklyn Supreme Court as Russell seeks release from Dannemora State Hospital. He was remanded overnight to Ward's Island Manhattan Hospital. hearing resumes today amid DA opposition and claims of past parole violations. Russell previously served ten years for attempted blackmail.
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Henry Humphries
Manhattan
Edward A. Russell
Maddox
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Russell
Dannemora
James A. Taylor
Clarke
Manhattan State Hospital
Ward's Island
Sing Sing
Almet FP. Jenks
Associated Press
Jenks
Truax
Odell
Joel Cook Nominated to Succeed Reyburn for Congress
Philadelphia June 19 Joel Cook was nominated today for Congress by the Republicans of the city delegation. He would succeed the retiring Reyburn and faces a primary battle to win the party nomination and the seat.
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Reyburn
Philadelphia
Joel Cook
Congress
24 District To Succeed John E Reyburn
The district will replace John E Reyburn who resigns to take the post of Mayor of Philadelphia. The move clears the way for a new representative in the 24th District as city leadership shifts.
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John E. Reyburn
Philadelphia
JEALOUSY AT FLORIDA MILITIA OVER RETIRED OFFICER DUPRAY
War Department wary as Major John A Dupray a retired aide to the Secretary of War is accused of overstepping by calling himself military adviser to Florida Governor. Florida adjutant general seeks removal. govern or request awaited. Army and Navy orders list assignments and detachments through July with several officers headed to the Philippines or home ports. Movements of vessels report arrivals and sailings, including the Wabneta, Lebanon, Abarenda, Rhode Island, Prairie and St. Louis.
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Washington
War Department
Tallahassee
Fla
John A. Dupray
Secretary of War
Florida
Adjutant General
Dapray
Army
Major Dapray
Major Dupray
Capain Charles D. Rhodes
6Th Cavalry
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Herbert L Freeland
Vandalia
Fort Leavenworth
Samuel B. M'Pheeters
Fort Reno
Philippines
Andre W. Brewster
9Th Infantry
Kentucky State Guard
Jamestown
Robert Sterrett
Ih Cavalry
General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Francis V. Langenderfer
Fort Crook
30Th Infantry
Beecher B. Ray
Presidio of
San Francisco
Reuben B. Turner
8Th Infantry
Pacific
United States Military Prison
Alcatraz Island
Secre
Matthew H. Thomlinson
NAVY
C. E. Fox
Navy Yard
South Dakota
G Pb. Colyocoresses
G. W. Danforth
S. H. R. Doyle
New York
A. A. Peterson
Rhode Island
Inquiry into Minnesota launch loss to continue by commerce department
Washington reports the loss of the Minnesota launch remains under investigation by the Department of Commerce and Labor after Navy closure. General Uhler cites a heavy acetyline buoy strike as cause, noting hull damage and proximity to the buoy. Admiral Emory arrives with the naval board’s findings and updates on the missing crew. Two bodies remain unrecovered: Midshipman Murfin and Seaman Plumber.
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Washington
Minnesota
Navy Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Uhler
Metcalf
Admiral Emory
Atlantic Fleet
Hampton Roads
Naval Board of Investigation
Crisfield
Cape Charles
Norfolk
Naval Cadet Dies After Injury
Harry Leaphart of the Naval Academy class of 1909 died at his Brookfield Missouri home after visiting from Annapolis. He had been ill after a ball game injury and rheumatism treatment, with the illness progressing to heart involvement, and he remained up until five hours before his death.
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Loy
the Tribune
Brookfield
Harry Leaphart
Naval Academy, Annapolis
Cut In Cut Flower Express Rates
Washington reports a June 19 reduction of express charges on Cut Lowers from New.
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Washington
Express Company says it complied with ICC order
The United States Express Company informed the Interstate Commerce Commission that it has complied with the commission’s order in the Association of American Florists vs United States Express Company case concerning shipments between New Jersey and Pennsylvania to New York.
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Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
United States Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Association of American Plorista
Ayres Answers Department on West Point Statements
Acting Secretary of War Oliver received Colonel Charles G Ayres Lith Infantry reply to a department inquiry about statements attributed to him insulting War Department officials and West Point officers. The remark will be considered by Secretary Taft on his return next Saturday. Ayres is on leave at Highland Falls near West Point from Fort Walla Walla.
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Washington
Oliver
Charles G. Ayres
Lith Infantry
Department
War Department
C Command
United States Military Academy
Ayres
Taft
Highland Falls
West Point
Fort Walla Walla
Revenue Cadet Drowned in Yorktown Sea
Washington reports cadet George R. Ramel drowned at Yorktown June 17 after falling from the quarterdeck rail. Despite life lines and lifeboat efforts, Ramel sank near the boat and did not surface. Ramel, 24, appointed September 1906 from New York, was the first cadet fatality in thirty years.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Reynolds
Revenue
Chase
Yorktown
George R. Ramel
Ramel
United States Revenue Cutter Service
New York
Battleships sail to Southern drill grounds from Virginia
The Maine Ohio Iowa and Liliane left the Virginia Capes today bound for the Southern drill grounds along the Virginia coast.
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Norfolk
United States
Maine
Ohio
Iowa
Liliane
Virginia Capes
Virginia Coast
Field Day of Sports at State Camp
State Camp Peekskill N Y June 19 engineers held a full day of drills band concert and field contests Winners included Fr Odell Company F in the 1 mile race 4 minutes 37 5 seconds J Gomez Company FE in the Hoyard handicap 35 yards and W Koenig in the 1 yard dash Regulars E W Tieffman won the 10 yard dash hospital corps and J J Garrettson won the shot put 31 feet 1 inch The event closed with a professional entertainment in the mess hall hosted by Lt E J Wright for the 220 regulars and hospital corps
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Peekskill
N. Y
Rurk
Company F
Ele Edwards
Company I
HH. EL Odell
J. J. Garretson
Edewards
E. J. Wright
Brooklyn Reformers Adopt Plans for Civic Union
The Brooklyn Movement for Good Government, soon to be Brooklyn Civic Union, met at the Assembly on Pierrepont Street and approved organizational plans by a committee of fifteen. About 50 to 60 men attended led by Dr. A. H. Fradenburgh. Notables included J. W. Greene, Frederick W. Hinrichs, Gardiner Matthews, William Harkness, Francis X Carmody, and Robert Van Iderstine. The group aims to form a Brooklyn-only political machine with a disciplined platform, possibly fielding an independent ticket. The preamble denounces two national parties and a fragmented third, seeking a coherent civic alternative.
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Brooklyn Movement For Good Government
Brooklyn Civic Union
Assembly
Pierrepont Street
A. H. Fradenburgh
Adelphi College
J. W. Greene
Frederick W. Hinrichs
Gardiner Matthews
William Harkness
Francis X Carmody
Robert van Id
Court House
Hall of Records
Raids Poolroom Arrests in West 100th Street Station
Detectives acting on District Attorney Jerome's plan raided a third floor poolroom on Westith Street near Central Park West. Four telephones were found. John J. Parsons of 19 West 17th Street and Albert A. Brooks of 44 South Street Brooklyn were arrested. Bail set at 1000 in each case. Charged with keeping and maintaining poolroom.
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Jerome
Westith Street
Central Park West
John J. Parsons
West 17Th Street
Albert A. Brooks
Sth Street
Brooklyn
West 100Th Street
Ex-President Bechtel Guilty in Minneapolis Larceny Case
Minneapolis reports former Northwestern National Life Insurance Co president W F Bechtel was found guilty of grand larceny for an alleged scheme with treasurer Fred Sackett to take the difference between his nominal and actual salary. Sentencing set for Saturday. the verdict closes a two year insurance scandal.
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Minneapolis
W. F. Bechtel
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Bechtel
Fred” Sackett
Sackett
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