Sopwith wins $1000 cup after crossing Long Island in flight
Sopwith maintained altitude as he passed over the Olympic, feeling heat from the liner. He then flew to Garden City and took four or five friends for a brief ride. The Aero Club of New York awarded a $1,000 cup for a sustained flight around Long Island, presented last night at Thnoby Te Woodruff's home, drawing huge crowds as the Olympic arrived in New York.
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Sopwith
Garden City
Aero Club of
New York
Long Island
Secretive US Attorney Seizure Ties to Jenkins Jewels
Urgent customs secrecy follows a conference between United States Attorney’s office and Collector Loeb regarding alleged improprieties tied to jewels and gowns once owned by Mrs Melen Dwelle Jenkins. Officials urge staff to avoid discussing the case as the July grand jury prepares to hear Jenkins matter and others tied to a city wide smuggling network.
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United States Attorney's Office
Loeb
Melen Dwelle Jenkins
Younes
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
Customs Department
Jenkins
Wise
Vere Terday
Calleh
John Rocole Ins
Memphis
Tenn
W. & Forrest
Chicago
Richara Parr
Dewiy
Pilgrims in London Hear Arbitration Hopeful Speech
The Pilgrims Society dinner honored American special ambassador Jean Hammond with four speeches by Arthur Balfour Augustine Birrell and Chauncey Depew. A planned Delaware attendance failed due to naval duties. Balfour praised shared democracy and sympathy, while Hammond spoke on peace as a nonoffensive topic amid arbitration talks.
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London
Pilgrims’ Society
Jean Hays Hammond
Arihue J. Bulfofr
Me. Hammond
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Delaware
Mr. Hammond
Charles KE. Vreeland
Navy Department
Army
Knox
Bryce
Hammond
Balfour
England
Nans Democratic
Mr. Balfour
New York
Priate
George
Great Britain
Birrell
Depew
Ambassador Reid
Churchill
Lord Alverstone
Baron Blythswood
Hugh Cecil
Ellenborough
Lord Fairfax
Lord Kinnaird
Baron Glantane
Charles P. Taft
Southwark
Richard Kevens
Austria-Hungary
John J. Grifiths
Americas
Richard A. Westacott
Henry Mortimer Durand
Washington
Percy Sanderton
Sidney Brooks
Edward Carson
John Cockburn
W. H. Crocker
Thomas Dewar
Alfred East
Ciety
Samuel Thomas
Evans
Ian Hamilton
Robert Harvey
the Marquis of Headfort
Archdeavon McCormick
James McDonald
Clarence Moore
H. G. Selfrides
Joseph Pr
Joseph Lawrencinclair
Cyrie H
Income Tax Debate Shapes New York Direct Nomination Fight
Telegraph summary reports a stormy Assembly Judiciary Committee session endorsing a resolution to ratify the federal income tax amendment after Senate passage. The debate centers on Warren direct nominations and a statewide direct nomination system, with party leaders wary of extending direct nominations beyond governor and officials. The rollout faces calendar delays and partisan maneuvering as lawmakers weigh the Blauvelt measure and organization influence.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Senate
Terry
Kings County
Hinman
W. Phillips
Monroe
J L. Sullivan
Chautauqua
Hhe Warren
Bill Bartier
Down
Hugh Nove
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Warren Bi
Thin Hill
Assembly
Warren
Parker
W. R. Herrick
New York City
Hex
Iran
Sullivan
Chauta
Wende
Erie
Aaron Levy
Goldberg
Jiery
Meviligate
Spielberg
Tammany Men
Phillips
Hester
New York
Joes
Murphy
Grady-Prisbie Pt Jy
Ae Tengue
Erate
Deena
Acer
Democrat
Lenawee
Hill’ Becaine
Eseiori
State Highway Commission
Coronation Dinner Spurs Anglo American Peace Hopes
A royal dinner linking British and American leaders among guests voiced optimism that the coronation would accelerate Anglo American collaboration. speakers urged universal peace and rapid arbitration treaties, with attendees including ambassadors, ministers, and dignitaries from both nations.
Dockmen's Strike Expands Across Ports and Seas
Liverpool reports 100 dockers joining the walkout paralyzing port activity while 4000 more dockhands strike nationwide. Steamer crews desert vessels including the Haverford and Empress of Britain, causing widespread disruption of transatlantic sailings. Union recognition and wage standards dominate talks as authorities seek resolution.
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Liverpool
Board of Trade
Serio
Haverford
Red Star Line
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Watte Star
Ellerman
Philadelphia AE
Fremen
Stomata
Ealing
Weration
United Kingdom
Lanmton
Salans Viremen
Atetkees
National Federation of Transport Workers
Vedrine First at Roubaix in Early Aviation Meet
Crowds gathered at the Roubaix exposition aerodrome to greet competitors in the International air race. Vedrine led the field with the top prize and highlighted speeds from Brnneels to Rembaty, followed by a list of rival pilots and official times for the stages already completed.
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Roubai
Eran
Gareos
O'Clork
Toy Kimamerling
Peaument
Vidart
Renaux
Giebert
Watentine
Brnneels
Rembaty
Kimmérling
Garros
Meaumont
Valentine
Rens
Beaumont
Veto Bill Fight Begun in Parliament as Lords Open Committee
London begins formal discussion on the veto power amid parliamentary tension. Marquis of Londonderry and party leaders push official amendments for excluding bills on home rule from operation and for joint sittings to resolve cross chamber disputes. Whitelaw Reid attends with Charles J. Daly as ambassadors observe proceedings through next week.
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London
Lanadowne
Cane
Whitelaw Weld
Charles J. Att Dotate
Liely
Guests of London Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
London June 2. Members of the London Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon at the Savoy in honor of visiting American businessmen touring Europe under the Boston Chamber of Commerce auspices. Lord Desborough presided. Fahey issued an invitation for British chamber delegates to the fifth annual congress in Boston in 1912.
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London
London Chamber of Commerce
Savoy Hotel
Europe
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Lord Desborough
Sonn H. Fahey
British Chambers of Commerce
The
Chambers of Commerce
Boston
Fahes
John L. Geimths
Armerican
Wo’ Fortune
Indianapolis
United States
Great Britain
London Chamber
Dorchester House
Reid
Charles P Taft
Atlantic Pool Conference Renewal Set for London Meeting
The North Atlantic steamship lines plan a London meeting on July 10 to finalize renewal of the Atlantic Conference pool. Cras sium Steamship will operate independently from Rotterdam, moving to No 11rond e Way with Edward D ing in charge and Paul G Fore man supervising the passenger department. Independent service may continue unless the conference accepts independent terms as Uranium Lane plans two new high class ships.
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London
Hamburg
North Atlantic Steamship Companies
Teamatantic Shinpin
Ote Jetcen
En Onnite Ctamnell
Crassium Steamship Company
Rotterdam
Lronde Way
Edward Ding
Paul G. Foreman
Tno
Protects Property Rights Senate Won't Wipe Out Gates and White Franchises
Albany June 2 The Senate voted to sustain toll road franchises in Onondaga County tied to ex-Senator Francis Gates of Chittenango and former Governor Horace White. Critics said the companies exact tribute from the public while terms were extended by legislative maneuvering, yet the Senate upheld property rights with formal courtesy.
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Senate
Gates
White
Albany
Onondaga County
Francis Gates
Chittenans
Horace White
Walters
Federal Judge Rules Morse Must Serve At Least Ten Years
Atlanta June 28 Federal Judge Owen Newman denied Morse a writ of habeas corpus seeking release from Atlanta prison where he is serving a ten year sentence for violent banking laws. The judge upheld the ten year term, rejected the claim the jail cannot hold those sentenced to imprisonment with hard labor, and found no relief available at this time. Morse’s attorney indicated appeal to the Fifth Circuit.
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Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
Owmar
Newman
Morse
Lfe
Nee IC
Heyy
Norse
Habeas Corps
Seittewerter
Railton
Tate
Mattie Atlanta
Cam
TR. T. Arnold
Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Fire Rate Regulation Now Hoey Bill Gives Dept Supervision
Albany June 28 The State Insurance Department renews power of supervision and regulation of fire insurance rate making associations in a Hoey bill signed by Governor Dix The measure was urged by the Merritt investigating committee The Governor also signed several items including road funds and highway maintenance measures plus amendments to the automobile license law reducing chauffeur renewal fees and restricting underage vehicle operation Assemblyman Hoey also seeks admission of Lloyds insurance underwriters from other states.
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Dix
Albany
State Insurance Department
Merritt Legislative Investigating Committee
Mr. Jones
Trenton
Thousand Veranda
Smith
Aii Nico Merritt
Lawrence
Senator White
Callan
Hoey
Lloyd’s Insurance
Albany County loses bid to halt state highway contracts
The Appellate Division third department rejects Albany County’s injunction against state highway contracts totaling 15000 dollars. Justice Smith, in dissent, argues constitution requires equitable distribution of bond proceeds among counties.
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Albany County
Albany
Third Department
Justice Smith
Staten Islander held on forgery charge after funeral check
Francia Swift of Wither Hills Richmond Borough was jailed at Stapleton police station on forgery charges. Police say he forged Ira Schaefer’s name on a $226 check from Chatham Phoenix Bank to cash it via J Wotsberg of Port Richmond, then spent funds across Port Richmond and Grant City, including two more checks. Swift reportedly confessed after initial denial.
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Francia Swift
Dengan Hills
Richmond
Stapleton
Swift
Edmund Schaefer
Chatham-Phoenix National Bank
New York
Ira Schaefer
Schae
Weisberg
Schaefer
Dongan Hille
No Henwood Verdict Yet Judge Rules No Manslaughter Finding
Denver judge Greeley M. Whitford read jury instructions in the I Franke Henwood case noting no manslaughter verdict is possible. The court told the jury the three verdicts are first degree murder second degree murder or acquittal with penalties ranging from life imprisonment to death for first degree and ten years to life for second degree.
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Denver
Greeley M. Whitford
Colorado
Armours Consider Financing Brooklyn Subway Plan
In Chicago Armours may back financing for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company to build the proposed subway under city terms. The idea envisions a coalition with the National City Bank group, aided by Armour & Co. ties and connections to Morgan interests. The proposal echoes McAdoo Interborough plans, with Morgan entities holding financial influence and cross-directorships across major banks.
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National City Bank Group
Armours
Chicago
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyyn Rapid Transit Company
En Armor
Corporation of Armour & Co
Nationalty Bank
Anthony N. Brady
Central Trust Company
James N. Wathier
Jacob H. Schiff
Kulu, Loch & Co
National City Tank
J. Horace Harding
Stock Exchange
Wall Street Report
Henry C. Prick
City Bank
National City Bank
Ayrangina
McAdoo Interons
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
House of J. P. Morgan & Co
Prac- Healy
McAdoo-Interborough
Morgan and Cy
National Bank of Commerce
Frank A. Vanderslip
Wiliam A. Simonson
Franc Hine
Frvat National Bank
Albert H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Morgan First National Bank
Bank of Commerce
Armour
Samuel McRoberts
Armour & Co
Milwals Tunnel Company
McRoberts
Chicago Sibway Company
Chicago Buloganlompany
Subways debate shifts as Brooklyn firm faces funding gaps
Brooklyn company urged to equip and operate subways while city money and construction plans loom. Officials discuss modifications, delay risks, and potential pact over lines rejected by the Interborough. Mitchel and McAneny weigh trackage rights and city control amid tense meetings.
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Struct
Brooklyn Company
Interhorough
Triborough
Williams
BORU
McAneny
Mc Aneny
Interborough
Mitchel
Intersborough
Queens
Bronx
Breale Dent Willams
Mitchel x
Callica
Heex
Public Service Commission
Prendergast and Borough
Grosser
Btevis
Aleo Vonferrst Wit
Hamilton Student Drowns Swimming Connecticut River
William D. Clark of Caldwell J A Hamilton College student drowned while attempting to swim the Connecticut River two miles below the Northfield Conference grounds. He was twenty two years old and became exhausted a cramps are believed to have caused the accident during a conference visit.
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East Northted
Mats
Connecticut River
Northfield
William D. Clark
Caldwell
Hamilton College
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