American Envoy Reid to Attend Royal Entertainments Abroad
Mr Reid and wife will join the American Embassy to receive prominence in a royal procession and official dinners. They will meet Princesses of Asturias and Prussia, the Maharajah of Gwalior, and many nobility. Attendances include St James's Palace dinners, a naval review, Windsor garden party, and a gala opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asturias
Charles of
Bourbon-Sicily
Spain
Henry
Prussia
Mr. Reid
Earl of Pembroke
Maharajah of
Gwalior
Mrs. Reid
Prince George of
Greece
Admiral Gervais
Reid
Prince and Princess of Wales
St. James’s Palace
Arent S. Crowninshield
United States
Illinois
Hertford House
Wallace
Windsor
Lady Lansdowne
Bradley Martin
Bradley Martins
Duke
Duchess of Newcastle
Prince
Princess of
Pless
Princess Radziwill
Earl
Countess of Chesterfield
Countess Earl Cadogan
Ireland
Cadogan
Countess of Craven
Cornelia Bradley Martin
Ras Makonnen Captures London's Fascination at Coronation
Ras Makonnen of Abyssinia, king Menelik's envoy, dazzles London as highlights of coronation week attract crowds. He appears in white silk garb with gold trim, flanked by native guards and an African priest. Other dignitaries include Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Crown Prince Gustaf. Celebrations shift traffic, heat rises, and God Save the King is urged across Britain and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ras Makonnen
Menelik
Makonnen
Prince Henry
Prussia
Francis Ferdinand
Austria
Prince of the Asturias
Gustaf
Sweden
Norway
Gervais
Monsignor
Merry del Val
United States
McKinley
United Kingdom
King
America
Mme
Albani
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Edward
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's
Robert Gregory
Colonial Office
United
Premier Seddon Proposes Subsidized Steamship Lines
At a luncheon with Colonial Premiers in England, R J Seddon the New Zealand Prime Minister urged subsidizing steamship lines to bind the empire. He argued colonies do not seek fiscal change but can aid the mother country by supporting subsidized transport for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce
R. J. Seddon
New Zealand
England
Dinner Party at the Palace Draws Seventy Royal Guests
London June 23 King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosted a grand Buckingham Palace dinner for seventy royal personages representing monarchies worldwide. The Czarewitch of Russia led the guest list, with many princes and princesses and the British royal family present. Buckingham Palace was richly decorated as Grenadier and Coldstream Guards bands provided music and a brilliant reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Czarewitch
Russia
Grenadier
King’s London Meeting Described With Allied Ranks
The event was attended by members of the suites of all foreign potentates currently in London, reflecting a rare gathering of high dignitaries for the royal presence and coordinated vigil across allied ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
London
Coronation Rehearsal in Westminster Abbey Details Roles
A private two hour rehearsal at Westminster Abbey showcased coronation duties with the Archbishop of Canterbury the Lord Chancellor and other officials drilled under the Duke of Norfolk. King Edward was represented by Sir Spencer Ponsonby-Fane while duchesses and court ladies prepared to bear the canopy and support the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury
Frederick Temple
Earl of Halsbury
Duke of Norfolk
Edward
Spencer Ponsonby-Fane
Sword of
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Montrose
Duchess of Portland
Duchess of Sutherland
Queen Alexandra
Dublin Urges Peaceful Coronation Observance
Dublin on June 23 reports fear of serious disturbances on coronation day. Lord Mayor T C Harrington advises Unionists to celebrate peacefully and urges Nationalists to extend freedom to dissenters. Hand bills circulated urge children to refrain from coronation entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
T. C. Harrington
Roberts appeals for respectful welcome for returning soldiers
London on June 22 Lord Roberts commander in chief of the forces urged the public to refrain from rough or excessive celebrations to ensure the soldiers receive a well deserved welcome without sullying the stainless reputation of his gallant comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Chamberlains Host Colonial Premiers In London
Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain Mrs. Mary Endicott of Massachusetts welcomed colonial premiers and other distinguished visitors from Britain’s colonies at their London residence this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Harcourt Declines Peerage Offer at Coronation
London June 24 reports that Sir William Vernon Harcourt MP has declined an offer to be elevated to the peerage on the occasion of the coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Vernon Harcourt
Cape Town Honors Kitchener On Arrival In City
Cape Town greeted Lord Kitchener with a public ovation as troops lined the streets and the mayor welcomed the British commander at the Town Hall. He paid tribute to Irish troops, defended martial law, urged suppression of racial animosities, and promised nonvindictive handling of rebels before sailing for England on the Orotava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Venezuelan revolt grows as Castro struggles to hold
Reports from Willemstad Curaçao say Venezuela’s revolt gains ground against President Castro. In Bolivar state Ciudad Bolivar fell to Colonel Farrera after days of street fighting. General Matos paddocks around Barcelona and Cumana as Castro eyes Valencia for a last stand. Urana port opened to move Colombian goods, mainly skins and coffee, taxed for state revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacaa
Venezuela
Castro
Caracas
Ciudad Bolivar
Bolivar
Farrera
H. Sarria
Puerto Tablas
Riera
Matos
la Vela
Gulf of Coro
Barcelona
Carupano
Cumans
Valencia
Urana
Colombia
Cucuta
Cuban Blacks Assert Themselves In Havana
In Havana on June 23 colored residents met to petition Congress to annul military orders discriminating against blacks. They denied plans to rise, argued for legal rights and equal treatment, and claimed blacks and whites share equal footing. The Diacks’ push led to appointments offering eighty police posts and twelve letter carrier roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Cuban Congress
Diacks
Duke of Manchester Takes His Seat in Lords
London June 23 The Duke of Manchester to Gay took the customary oath and his seat in the House of Lords as his financial disabilities were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Manchester
London
Gay
House of Lords
Paloma Reports Turmoil Ahead of Elections in Hayti
Cameron Line steamer Paloma reached Kingston from Hayti reporting intense excitement and looming fighting as elections near. Provisional government efforts to keep peace may fail amid rising tensions and anticipated clashes in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Cameron Line
Paloma
Hayti
Republic
East St. Louis and Suburban Company expands capital
The East St. Louis and Suburban Company, newly formed to consolidate three local rail lines, has increased its capital to five million dollars. The move comes as the company plans to expand in the suburban area and integrate nearby railway assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Trenton
N. J
East St. Louis and Suburban Company
Bond Corner to Be Probed by Stock Exchange Committee
The Stock Exchange Governing Committee will meet to examine a curb market dispute over United Railroad of San Francisco 4 per cent bonds. Brown Brothers & Co formed a 20 million underwritten pool and sold 5 million privately to a San Francisco syndicate, which re sold to the public. Some brokers claim bonds are issued and demand delivery, while others contest the issuance and seek to avoid a corner. Prices moved from 91 to 97 with active trading and delivery disputes persist among Talbot J. Taylor & Co Zimmerman & Forshay and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange
United Railroad of
San Francisco
Brown Brothers & Co
New York
Stock Exchange House
Talbot J. Taylor & Co
Zimmerman & Forshay
Stock Exchange Committee
Talbot J. Taylor & C
Brown Bros. & Co
Stock Exchange Governing Committee
Rail merger promises new Boston passenger steamship service
Boston interests note a pledge by J Pierpont Morgan to rail powers for a superior passenger ocean service. The plan hinges on a thirty foot channel by the War Department by October and Congress approving a thirty five foot channel to deep water. Terminal plans may involve Commonwealth docks though not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. Pierpont Morgan
Broad Sound
President Roads
Congress
War Department
New Commonwealth
Woman Poolroom Raid Ties to Joe Meyers Threats
Acting Captain Dillon investigated a letter claiming a wife bet on races in a women only poolroom at 516 Sixth Ave. Detectives found an employment agency on the premises and observed betting on horse races from a platform. Six women were arrested including Lizzie Gurst and Mary Murphy. wagers and racing charts were seized amid crowd scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Sixth-ave
Black
Underhill
Herald Square
Annie Pause
West Twenty-fourthst
Buckridge
Courtney
Mary Smith
Miss Ladue
Mary Murphy
Minnie Smith
Joe’ Meyers
Meyers
Three steamships chartered to move Texas fuel oil
The Argyll, Wash tenaw and Progreso have been chartered for five years to transport Texas fuel oil in bulk. They will ship at 40 cents per barrel to Philadelphia or New York, with oil costs in Texas rising to over 20 cents a barrel and local costs around 62.5 cents per barrel, making oil cheaper than coal if prices stay high. Each ship can carry over forty thousand barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyll
Washtenaw
Progreso
Texas
Philadelphia
New York
Funeral of King Albert in Dresden Cathedral
The funeral of King Albert of Saxony, who died June 19, was held in the Catholic Court Church in Dresden with black drapery, a red satin pall on the coffin, and a vigil by Saxon officers. Diplomats including Andrew D. White and the Marquis de Noailles attended. Royal mourners, led by King George and Emperors William and Francis Joseph, filled the nave. The coffin was lowered into a vault after the service as cannon and muskets fired. Emperor William and Francis Joseph departed Dresden late tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Saxony
Albert
Castle Sibyllenert
Andrew D. White
Marquis de Noailles
United States
Germany
George
William
Francis Joseph
Austria
Grand Duke
Baden
Karola
Brendier
Spreckels eyes wireless link from Hawaii to California
John D Spreckels, a major Hawaiian Islands industrialist, contemplates wireless telegraph between Hawaii and San Francisco. Crews test a Los Angeles to Catalina link forty miles offshore, and if satisfactory, Spreckels will plan the Hawaiian system. His Oceanic Steam Ship Company boats Australia Almada Ventura Sonoma Sierra and Mariposa will carry wireless gear synchronized with San Francisco and Honolulu instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John D Spreckels
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Chronicle
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
Pacific Ocean
Spreckles
Spreckels
Oceanic Steamship Company
Fort Reservation Plans Stir Talk Of New Quarters
A statement clarifies that the building remains for current use and denies rumors about Miss Helen M. Gould protesting or a round robin to Washington. It notes plans are undecided and may relocate outside the reservation yet near the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Gould
Washington
American Whist Meet at Oriental Hotel Manhattan Beach
Over two hundred players joined the eleventh annual whist congress at the Oriental Hotel in Manhattan Beach. New York Association led the Brooklyn, Albany, and Rochester clubs to win the trophy with 37 tricks, while Boston and Providence tied in progressive events. The first business session of the league is set for this morning at 11 o'clock with results detailing rounds and high scores across multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
New York Association
Knickerbocker
Newman and Faber
Watson and Watkins
Dr. Walls
W. A. Potter
Providence
Boston
Cleveland
Fisher Ames
W. W. Manning
W. J. Hatch
Eeoniaas
Atlantic Association
Michigan Association
New-York Association
Northwestern Association
New—Jersey Association
Chicago Aation
New-York
Knickerbocker Whist
Clab
M. H.campbell
Newman
B. F. Waterhouse
J. W. Mundy
H. L. Kemp
Chicago
Misses Schmidt
Washington
D. C
H. P. Rose
New York
Louisa farmer kills son-in-law in quarrel over mule
Wesley Hicks, a Louisa farmer, shot Milton Bourne husband of Hicks's daughter, as Bourne went to fetch a mule. Hicks fired buckshot, kicked him, then fired a second and third load as Bourne crawled to a house. Bourne died. Hicks jailed in Louisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Richmond
Wesley Hicks
Louisa Farmer
Milton Bourne
Hicks
Bourne
Louisa
Spaulding to retire from Treasury post
Washington June 25 The Post reports General O L Spaulding First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has been notified by Secretary Shaw that he is to retire. He probably will not again exercise the functions of an assistant Secretary, currently on leave of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O. L. Spaulding
the Treasury
Shaw
Women Hurt In Lexington Ave Car Crash
Two women were injured and several fainted when a car ran into a Degnon McLean construction truck on Lexington avenue at Forty first street. Mrs Hogan and Miss Ferris sustained injuries, others were shaken as passengers were thrown forward and many panicked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ave
Degnon
Arthur Hogan
Lexington-ave
Virginia Ferris
Miss Ferris
Quick Real Estate Deal Involving Sherrill and Lewis
The MecVickar Realty Trust reported a rapid sale after hours last Wednesday. Charles H. Sherrill agreed to sell Nos. 62 and 64 East Fifty Eighth Street, two four story brownstones, to John H. Lewis for a presumed $85,000. title was passed yesterday after Sherrill had acquired No. 64 and conveyed both properties to Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecVickar Realty Trust Company
Charles H. Sherrill
John H. Lewis
East Fifty Eighth St
Mr. Sherrill
Rebecca Fr Cadwell
First Pueblo Indian Death by Own Action Reported
Juan Micaba, a full blood Acoma Pueblo Indian living near Las Cruces New Mexico, died by his own hand after a quarrel with his wife and a whipping by his mother in law. He was whipped in turn and unable to bear the indignity he blew out his brains. This is claimed to be the first such death among the Acoma Pueblos and old tribesmen attribute it to schooling at government schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl Paso
Tex
Juan Micaba
Acoma
Nominations for Congress in Nebraska districts
The fusionists of the IVth District renominated W. L. Stark for Congress. In Oxford and surrounding area the Democrats and Populists renominated Congressman A. C. Shellenberger by acclamation for the 1st District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Neb
Nebraska
W. L. Stark
Oxford
A. C. Shellenberger
George Engel Discharged by Jefferson Market Court
George Engel, said to be related to ex Tammany leader Martin Engel, was discharged by Magistrate Mayo in the Jefferson Market court yesterday. James C. Brooks, present with Engel, clashed with two detectives and was charged with aiding to prevent arrest. Brooks faced a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Engel
Martin Engel
Viiith Assembly
Mayo
Jefferson Market
James C. Brooks
Engel
Brooks
Lamport and Holt Steamer Fined for Improper Manifest
Commissioner Williams of the Bureau of Immigration fines the Lamport and Holt Line steamer Byron after arrival from Brazil and Barbados for exceeding the allowable thirty names per manifest sheet. The Byron carried eight to ten extra names. the company paid a $10 per excess name fine under protest and may pursue Treasury Department action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Bureau of Immigration
Lamport and Holt Line
Byron
Brazil
Barbados
Treasury Department
Variety Bills and Roof Garden Vaudeville Mix
The Cherry Blossom Grove roof garden presents a week of vaudeville with a combined theatre show after, The Chaperons moves to the New-York Theatre roof and uses the stage scenery. La Belle Tortajada remains a featured dancer. Eden Musée shows new moving pictures hourly with concerts by the orchestra. Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre features W J McIntyre and Fred Primrose. Harlem Proctor stock offers The New Boy. Captain Swift is staged this week at Jor's Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roof Garden
Cherry Blossom Grove
New-York Theatre
Eden Musée
Proctor
Twenty-third Street
W. J. McIntyre
James McIntyre
Fred Primrose
George Primrose
Harlem
Proctor Stock Company
Captain Swift
Jor
Fifth Avenue
Forced Out of Fort Hamilton Post
The Army Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, long housed at Fort Hamilton, has been relocated by Colonel Rodgers due to a rapid rise in duty numbers. Established in 1899 with 300 to 400 on duty and 200 joining the association, it now serves about 600 men, prompting the need for larger quarters. Edwin J. Lee, general secretary of the Brooklyn YMCA, confirmed notice and Friday relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Fort Hamilton
Rodgers
Association
Edwin 3. Lee
Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association
Tribune
Rogers
Three Die In Cave In At New Jersey Rifle Range
Three men John Hance Hall Joseph Sibley all residents of Manasquan N J were killed this afternoon at the New Jersey State Rifle Range Sea Girt after sand and a brick wall collapsed upon them. Superintendent Haight and Brigadier General Bird W Spencer witnessed the collapse and a large crew recovered the bodies hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasquan
N. J
John Hance Hall
Joseph Sibley
New Jersey
Sea Girt
Rifle Range
Haight
Bird W. Spencer
George Haight
Western Union Ousted by Postal Telegraph Deal
Negotiations conclude that Postal Telegraph Company will acquire 3500 Pennsylvania Railroad offices and all trunk lines now run by Western Union. Transfer on January 1 followed by Western Union relinquishing West and South outlets and 3400 feeders. Deal led by W A Baker and E Bradley with Penn Railroad President Cassatt in New York. contracts expire within 3 4 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Postal
W. A. Baker
E. €. Bradley
Cassatt
Allied
New York
Pressed Steel Car Loses Bid to Enjoin Patents
Judge Buffington refused the Pressed Steel Car Company’s injunction against John M. Hanson president of Standard Steel Car Company. Patents obtained while Hanson was chief engineer are to be held in trust by attorneys for both sides and await final court decision. Hanson stated the patents for pressed shapes are not at issue while Standard will make cars of structural shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Pittsburg
Buffington
United States Circuit Court
Pressed Steel Car Company
John M. Hanson
Standard Steel Car Company
Hanson
Cockran Appeals for District Attorney Action on Tobacco Directors
W Bourke Cockran writes Acting District Attorney Rand denying Nicoll contradicts his statements. He cites that motions to vacate examined Ryan and Duke and contends acts described in plaintiffs papers violate Penal Code Section 163. He offers documentary proof and states he would assist, but has no personal demand for action and would rejoice if prosecutors refrain from charging powerful fiduciaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Duke
Nicoll
Ryan Duke
Westchester Treasurer Fails Report on Shaw Estate
Francis M. Carpenter, treasurer, fled his report on Julia A. Shaw estate at Mamaroneck, Grand Union Hotel owner, to fix State transfer tax. Personal estate valued £80.48, real estate not listed. Real estate passed to Julia E. Forel and Samuel T. Shaw. Residue $115.98 divided between Julia A. Shaw and Samuel T. Shaw after bequests. transfer tax $4.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Carpenter
Westchester County
Julia A. Shaw
Mamaroneck
Grand Union Hotel
Simeon Ford
Grand Union
Julia A. F
Samuel T. Shaw
Railway Men at Saratoga Open 35th Convention
Saratoga N Y June 25 special The village president A P Knapp welcomed the American Railway Master Mechanics Association to its thirty fifth annual convention. A M Waitt of New York reviewed last year’s work noting increased demand for later improvements. Angus Sinclair and Joseph W Taylor reported treasurer and secretary duties. An invitation to visit Schenectady Locomotive Works was accepted. Topical discussions opened by James Senne Te New York and F J Clark Chicago. H S Small mento and William McIntosh Chicago spoke on ten mile statistics and high speed train running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Saratoga
A. P. Knapp
American Railway Master Mechanics Association
A M. Waitt
New York
Angus Sinclair
Joseph W. Taylor
Chicago
Schenectady Locomotive Works
James Senne Te
F. J. Clark
H. OS. Small
O Mento
William McIntosh
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Menelik’s
Seddon
Apollinaris
Table Waters
MR. Chamberlain's
Harcourt
Kitchener
DIS
Atlantic Lines
Joe” Meyers
King Albert
Pacific Wireless Telegraph
Hawaii
Man
Hattan Beach
General Spaulding
Speedy Real Estate
Lamport and Holt Steamer
RIVAL
Pennsylvania Road
Cockran
Rand
W. Bourke Cockran
New
Lars York
Franklin
Rainier Company
Broadway
Gen
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