Teachers in Session Convenes at Cleveland
The forty sixth annual National Education Association convention opens in Cleveland with thousands of delegates. A spelling contest among eighth graders features Cleveland and rival city teams, with Mae Thursby of Pittsburg and Marie Bolden of Cleveland achieving perfect scores.
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National Council
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Government Bureau of Education
Pittsburg
New Orleans
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Erie
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Marie Bolden
Miss Bolden
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
United States
Estelle Reel
Nez Perce
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Hippodrome Theatre
Cloudseley S. H. Brereton
London County, Council
London
England
J. Powell Jones
H. R. Cooley
City Department of Charities
Charles S. Howe
Chamber of Commerce
William O.thompson
Ohio State University
Columbus
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
Thwing
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Harrisburg
Eewin G. Cooley
Chicago
Switzerland
Andrew S. Draper
New York
City Endures Heat Wave as Temperature Peaks
After several cooler days the city sweltered with a high of 87 degrees at 3 pm and 68 at 4 am. Humidity reached 75 percent in the morning and fell as temperatures rose. Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast. Dozens affected in Manhattan and Brooklyn with several hospitalizations and at least one death attributed to the heat.
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Brooklyn
Alma Pitcher
Eighth Avenue
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Harlem Hospital
Delia O'Connor
Prospect Avenue
125Th Street
Mire
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New York Hospital
Forrester Scott
West 14Th Street
14Th Street
Mary P. Jackson
Greenwich Street
Bella Henderson
West 20Th Street
Beeuwker
John Fontana
Hudson Avenue
Jay and I Johnson Streets
Brooklyn Hospital
Thomas Harkins
59Th Street
Norwegian Hospital
Annie Purcell
Nostrand Avenue
Lee Avenue
Morris Rothschild
Belmontvenue
Powell and Sutter Avenues
St. Mary's Hospital
Mexicans at Sagamore Hill Visit Promotes Good Will
Maria Molina mayor of Vera Cruz and Senor Manuel Calero of Mexico met at Sagamore Hill with President Roosevelt to convey esteem from President Diaz and discuss the Mexican situation. The group, hosted by Robert Bacon, also included Caspar Whitney and Colonel William L Marshall as other visitors and advisers for a planned Africa hunt next spring.
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Maria Molina
Vera Cruz
Sénor Manuel Calero
Mexico
Sagamore Hill
United States
Diaz
Robert Bacon
Molina
Chicago
Roosevelt
Caspar Whitney
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
William L. Marshall
New York
Marshall
Mackenzie
Whitney
Africa
Georgia
Cumberland Island
Sherman Improves. Vice Presidential Candidate Rebounds
In Cleveland on June 29, Representative James S. Sherman, the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, shows marked improvement. Reports say his temperature pulse and respiration are normal and he is materially recovered.
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Cleveland
James S. Sherman
Fair seriously injured in San Jose streetcar crash
Andrew Fair, brother of the late James G. Fair and uncle of Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt Jr., was badly injured when a carriage collided with an outbound streetcar on South Tenth street. His companion W. A. Walton will recover, but Fair faces possible heart failure and a fatal outlook is feared. James G. Fair left him $50,000 in his will.
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James G. Fair
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
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Walton
Geology Geographers and Physicists Learn at Dartmouth Reception
Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science attend an informal reception at Dartmouth Hall in Hanover New Hampshire in advance of geology geography and physics sections meetings at Dartmouth College. Professor T C Chamberlin of Chicago University delivers opening remarks replying to Professor J K Lord acting Dartmouth president. Regular meetings begin tomorrow morning.
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N. H
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth Hall
T. C. Chamberlin
Chicago University
J. K. Lord
Association
Chicago attorney wins fee in grandchilds suit for estate
Chicago attorney Miss Mary E. Miller has received a fee of 0,000 after successfully prosecuting a suit for the grandchildren of the late William Bross to obtain immediate distribution of the $3,000,000 estate left by the decedent.
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Chicago
Mary E. Miller
William Bross
Two Tennessee colleges merge to form new Tusculum unit
The Washington and Tusculum colleges in Tennessee plan amalgamation. About 400 students will gather at Tusculum for the new year with expansion funded by Chicago donor Mrs. McCormick. Rev. Charles O. Gray is the chosen president, undecided on acceptance. he previously served at First Presbyterian Asheville and graduated from Union Theological Seminary.
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Tusculum
Tennessee
McCormick
Chicago
Charles O. Gray
First Presbyterian Church
Asheville
N. C
Prominent Arrivals at Hotels List Noted Visitors
The article lists notable guests at major hotels including Colonel Henry May of Washington and J C Bates of the U S A at the Albermarle, E Gauthier of Paris at the Astor, Paul W Scott of Huntington, G M Simpson at Marl Borough, J Boetje at Murray Hill, Dr G Clemens of Germany at Victoria, and others such as Mr and Mrs C D Woodward of Kansas City.
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Albemarle
Henry May
Washington
GRAND
F. L. Wright
Chicago
J. C. Bates
Weather report notes record Mount Weather altitude and broad forecast
Official Weather Bureau summary details a 18100 foot Mount Weather ascent with seven kites, a temperature fall from 82 to 12 degrees, rain in the Midwest and Northeast, and widespread showers from Kansas to New England. It forecasts cooler, unsettled conditions in the midweek with variable winds along coasts and local forecasts for DC Maryland Delaware New England and New York regions. Local data compares yesterday’s highs and lows to last year and thirty-three year averages.
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Mount Weather
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Ohio Valley
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New England
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District of Columbia
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Nevada
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Valley
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Weather Bureau
Obaldia Victory in Panama Municipal Elections
In Panama on June 29 free elections favored Sefior Obaldia with pro Obaldia majorities in Colon Coele and Panama provinces. Arias supporters won few votes in Toboga Chame and were defeated in Chorrera where Arias built plants. Veragua shows mixed tickets and Los Santos districts largely backed Obaldia. No returns yet from other provinces.
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Colon
Coele
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Toboga
Chame
Arias
Chorrera
Veragua
Los Santos
Sefior Ubaldia
Washington Panama flag incident sparks protests and boycott
American residents report a Panama army chase after a Colon shop used the U S flag to wash windows. Wayne C Adama witnessed the flag desecration and fought for possession. Canal zone reaction includes widespread boycott signs and pressure on offending firm.
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Panama
Colon
Wayne C. Adama
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Army of
Prince zu Eulenburg Goes On Trial In Berlin
The German prince faces perjury charges tied to the round table revelations of last summer. Court excludes press as jury selected quickly. witnesses include Count Kuno von Moltke and Herr Bernstein. The trial, expected to last at least a week, features a composed, cushioned prince in court.
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Prince Zu Eulenburg
Round Table
Count Kuno von Moltke
Egypt
Maximilien Harden
Herr Bernstein
Harden
Moltke-Harden Bel
Starnberg
Liebenberg
Prince
French Deputies Denounce Czar and Vote Funds
Socialist deputies clash in the Chamber over funds for President Fallières visit to Russia. H Vaillant accuses the Russian government of murders and atrocities while a Socialist deputy calls the Emperor an assassin. President of the Chamber and M Pichon protest as the uproar ends with the appropriation approved.
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Chamber of Deputies
Fallières
Russia
H. Vaillant
Chamber
M. Pichon
Editor Robert Sievier Remanded in Blackmail Case
London June 29 Robert Sievier editor of The Winning Post was remanded in Bow Street after arraignment on a blackmail charge. He allegedly threatened defaming Jack Joel nephew of the late Barney Barnato unless paid 25000 dollars. Joel paid a check in evidence amid racing interest at the crowded court.
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London
Robert Steiner
Winning Post
Sandown
Jack Joel
Barney Barnato
Bow Street
Stevier
Joel
Sievier
The New Hudson's Bay Route
G P Graham announces a plan to survey a 480 mile line to Fort Churchill to ship Canadian grain to Europe via Hudson Strait. The route would bypass the St. Lawrence and relieve western grain traffic, with government or a company to build the Hudson Bay Railway at once.
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G. P. Graham
Canada
Hudson's Bay
Fort Churchill
Hudson’s Strait
United States
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Hudson Bay Railway
Queen Amé́lie of Portugal ill with diphtheria in Lisbon
Queen Amélie mother of King Manuel is ailing with a mild diphtheria attack in Lisbon. Serum has been administered. The royal yacht Amelia sailed last week to Rio de Janeiro carrying gifts King Carlos planned to present to President Penna.
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Manuel
Amelia
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Carlos
Penna
Governor Hughes Arrives in Adirondacks for Summer Home
Governor Hughes arrives at Saranac Inn in the Adirondacks with his family and staff to spend a three month summer at Rustic Cabin. The party travels by private car from Albany and is greeted by inn manager M. B. Marshall. They plan hiking and fishing with a guide, dining at the inn, and enjoying views of Upper Saranac Lake.
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Saranac Inn
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Governor Hughes
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Adirondack Mountains
New York State
Albany
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Charles E. Hughes, Jrr
Helen
Catherine Hughes
Elizabeth
Saranac
Governor Hughes Narrowly Escapes Bank Check Scam
Governor Hughes while departing for the Adirondacks on vacation had a check to cash via a messenger unknown to the bank. Bank staff questioned the messenger, called attachés, and after a friend vouched for him the check was cashed.
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Albany
Hughes
Adirondacks
Merry Widow Moves to Roof Garden at New Amsterdam
The Merry Widow was transferred last night from the New Amsterdam stage to the Roof Garden atop the theatre. A large audience greeted her with evident warmth as she continues to win hearts. Afternoon performances will return to the theatre proper. Rosemary Glesz portrays Sonia.
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Merry Widow
New Amsterdam Theatre
Rosemary Glesz
Sonia
The Biggest Merry Widow Hat at Coney Island
A Brooklyn hat maker created a massive merry widow hat for Blondin the elephant at Coney Island Dreamland. The brim measures 13 feet 6 inches around and 4 1/2 feet in diameter, shading the head of the show’s famed pachyderm tightrope walker.
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Brooklyn
Coney Island
Blondin
Dreamland
Spooners Star in Our Cinderella at Lincoln Square
Edna May and Cecil Spooner shared top honors at Lincoln Square Theatre in Our Cinderella a three act musical comedy where Edna May played Cinderella and Cecil Spooner was described as an angel child. The show amused audiences and the Spooners will close their engagement at the venue in a few weeks.
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Edna May
Cecil Spooner
Lincoln Square Theatre
Cinderella
Cecil
Spooners
Bernardini Arrives to Begin Hammerstein Roof Garden Engagement
Bernardini the quick change performer arrives today after a successful London Pavilion run to start at Hammerstein's Roof Garden. He performs a one act play showing fourteen characters, with William Hammerstein calling him the greatest since Fregoll. He appears first on Monday night, July 6.
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London Pavilion
Hammerstein
Roof Garden
William Hammerstein
Fregoll
Decision Reserved in De Mille Suit in Supreme Court
Justice Blanchard reserved a ruling on Mrs. De Mille's bid for an injunction pending trial against Leander Sire for an accounting of proceeds from The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary. Counsel Franklin Bien argued there was no partnership and urged a suit for a specific amount.
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Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
Theatrical Week In New York Mixes Stars And London Plans
Gertrude Hoffman headlines Hammerstein's Roof Garden with Colonel Fred the performing horse and acts from Julian Eltinge Collins and Hart and the Great Eldridge. The Three Twins may head to London after Herald Square engagement. Bessie McCoy leads an English company for the project. Gus Edwards headlines at Bijou for city children, while The Naked Truth continues at Fifth Avenue Theatre. Marys Lamb shifts to Lucille at New York Theatre. Hamlet condensed appears at One Hundred Twenty-fifth Street. German Daughter of the Regiment opens at Harlem Casino. Town Talk previews fall campaign with caricatures in a nationwide tour.
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Hammerstein
Colonel Fred
Julian Eltinge
Collins and Hart
Eldridge
the Three Twins
Herald Square Theatre
London
Bessie McCoy
Paul McAllister
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Theatre
Hamlet
Fred Niblo
the Hiltons
Laddie Cliff
Baden Grand Duke Signs Pact to Restore Heidelberg Castle
Carlesruhe June 29. Grand Duke Frederick of Baden has accepted plans to restore Heidelberg castle after six years of debate. The restoration aims to rebuild the historic structure and revive its prominence as a regional landmark.
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Carlesruhe
Frederick of Baden
Heidelberg
Canadian representative to international fisheries commission named
Ottawa reports that T Bastedo former Ontario Fisheries Commissioner will represent Canada on the international fisheries commission under the new treaty He will confer in Maine next month with Dr Johnston of Stanford University the American commissioner and they will arrange drafting uniform regulations for boundary waters planned to govern the theater of operations.
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Ontario
Canada
International Fisheries Commission
Maine
Dr. Johnston
Leland Stanford Junior University
Ottawa
Methodists Endorse President Roosevelt at New York Meeting
At a weekly gathering of New York Methodists the Episcopal Church group passed a resolution praising President Roosevelt and inviting him to address the body in September. The Rev. Drs. W. H. Lawrence and William Potts George were named to deliver the invitation and resolution to the President.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Roosevlt
W. H. Lawrence
William Potts George
Twombly Valuation in Newport Raised by Tax Officials
Newport June 3. Hamilton McK Twombly’s tax valuation increased by 100000 due to winter improvements making his Newport house valued at 645500 above last year’s base. Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt remains the top summer resident taxpayer with over 1 000 000 valuation, followed by Mrs Alva Belmont near 900 000.
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R. I
Hamilton McK. Twombly
Newport House
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alva Belmont
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Vanderbilt
Mra Belmont
Utica Fresh Air Aid Partners With Tribune Fund
Utica joins the Tribune Fresh Air Fund effort with Rev. Dr. Dana W. Bigelow coordinating 222 children placed in good homes on farms. The fund and local societies raise thousands for transport and entertainment while tenement districts await country relief for children under sixteen.
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Dana W. Bigelow
Dr. Bigelow
Children’s Relief Society
Isidor Levy
James H. Hamilton
University Settlement
Fresh Air Fund
Middlesex
Rushville
Herkimer
Ardsler
Reply to sympathizer on cruelty to horses in New York
A reader defends Italian drivers and criticizes Jews as cruel to horses, urging observation of Yiddish drivers on the East Side. The letter argues hired horses are overworked, noting East Side livery stables and carbonic water wagons. Dated New York June 2, 1908.
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Bowery
New York
Without an Ex-President Before
Letter to the editor correcting a June 2 Sunday Tribune claim on the death of former President Cleveland leaving the nation without a living ex president until 1909. It notes Andrew Johnson died in 1875 and there was no living ex president for 19 months of Grant’s second term.
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Sunday Tribune
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John Adams
Washington
Andrew Johnson
Grant
W. H. Thompson
New Haven
Griswold not near death after Yale crew collapse
A dispatch from Alexandria Bay says D. T. Griswold, Yale's stroke, is not near death. He appears holloweyed but says he felt well since recovering from the collapse in the racing shell. He plans to go to New York then New Hampshire for a summer camping trip.
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Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia Attend Astor Garden Party
London June 29 Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia visited Cliveden to honor Barnardo homes. Mr Waldorf Astor and wife hosted a garden party with speeches by the Bishop of Virginia and the Duke of Connaught praising the Barnardo movement.
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Princess Patricia
Cliveden
Baptism of Prince Jaime at La Granja Chapel
The infant son of King Alfonso was christened Jaime at the palace chapel in La Granja. The ceremony mirrored Prince Alfonso of the Asturias’s 1907 christening, but lacked foreign missions. Prince Alfonso held the infant, who cried loudly while Jaime remained quiet.
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Prince Alfonso of the Asturias
Italian minister faces possible resignation in Italy
In Rome on June 29, Minister of Public Instruction Signor Rava was defeated by a 4 vote margin in the Chamber of Deputies on a matter involving the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company of New York. He is widely viewed as responsible for losses suffered by Italians and is expected to resign.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company of
New York
Notation on Marriages and Deaths Indorsed with Names
Notices of marriages and deaths require full names and addresses for proper endorsement. Compliance ensures authenticity and proper recordkeeping in official notices.
Haven-Paven Funeral Notice in Rye Westchester NY
At his residence Rye Westchester NY on Saturday June Haven son of late John Appleton Paven aged 57. Funeral services will be held at his late residence Tuesday June 30 at 2 15 pm Carriages will be in by Harrison station on arrival of train leaving Central Station at 1 06 pm. Oliver White aged 42 in Middletown CT funeral Wednesday July 1 at pm at residence Frank White MI Burial Oak Grove Cemetery West Haven ann.
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Rye
Westchester N. Y
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Conn
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Frank White
Uptown Office Opens File of Applications for Aspirants
The Uptown Office has installed a file of applications from selected aspirants for various positions. The system aims to speed hiring and reduce time and expense in the process.
Domestic and International Postal Rates Cited in Tribune Ad
A historical Tribune listing details mail rates for the United States Mexico Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines with foreign rates to Europe and Universal Postal Union countries. It enumerates daily weekly and tri weekly options and lists numerous international hotel handoffs for reading rooms abroad.
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