Governors Unite To Plan Forest Resources Organization
Washington May 14 Governors and scientists at a White House conference pressed for forest protection and national resource conservation. Speakers including James J Hill, Thomas Chamberlin, and R A Long urged action, while Governors Fort and Glenn called for congressional measures and a permanent governors group. The session sifted proposals with no action, previewing a push for a formal organization and state forestry commissions.
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Washington
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White House
National Capital
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Wyoming
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Forest, Fish and Game
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Garfield
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Supreme Court
Resolutions Committee
Pennsylvania
Hardy
Forest Committee
National Board of Trade
Burke
North Dakota
Conference of Governors
H. A. Jastro
California
Carnegie praises president as he sails to Europe
Andrew Carnegie and family sailed aboard the Baltic for Europe, planning time at Skibo and the Continent. He said he would vote for the Republican nominee and praised Roosevelt Taft and Governor Johnson, noting a current depression but expecting business revival after the election. He called the Governors conference in Washington a great scheme with far reaching beneficial results, though uncertain of specifics.
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Carnegie
Europe
Baltic
Skibo
Roosevelt
Taft
Johnson
Conference of Governors
Washington
Towne Attacks President Over Governors Congress
Charles A. Towne, speaking at Club A of the People's Institute, critiqued the presidents role in forming the Governors Congress in Washington. He argued that if George Washington tried to dictate to state representatives, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson would have halted him.
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Far East
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People’s Institute
Governors’ Congress
Washington
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George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill With Revenue Cutter Provision
The Senate approved the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill totaling 118,337,263 dollars after limited debate. An amendment by Senator Depew added 89,000 dollars for a new revenue cutter to replace the Manhattan. The chamber also eyed the Elkins joint resolution on suspending the railroad rate commodity clause, with House prospects doubtful. Executive actions included ratifying a Portugal naturalization treaty and attempting an extradition pact, blocked by Democratic opposition.
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Washington
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Depew
Manhattan
Earier
House
Portugal
Congress set to spend 23 million on public buildings
The Tribune reports Washington May 14 that Congress will appropriate about 23 million dollars this year for public buildings and grounds if the bill remains unchanged. The measure, not yet altered, excludes New York State and includes unusual authorizations and a 676 thousand allocation in the text.
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Washington
Congress
New York State
Evans Returns to Washington After Injury
Rear Admiral Robles D. S. Evans arrived in Washington from San Diego in improving condition after weeks away. He walked with crutches into Union Station and refused the chair, noting it was unnecessary but perhaps required. He was met by Rear Admirals Pillsbury and others in his party.
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San Diego
Robles D. S Evans
Evans
Pillsbury
Rear Admiral Evans Sewall Returns Quietly in Washington
Cowles Captain Kimball Captain Ingersoll and Commander Marsh greet Rear Admiral Evans Sewall as he arrives home at No 324 Indiana Avenue. The admiral declines a public reception due to the death of his grandchild Robly Evans Sewall, avoiding any demonstration.
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Washington
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Paper Makers Opened Before House Committee
Washington May 14 George Sherman treasurer of St. Regis and Taggarts paper mills and Brownsville Paper Company president was first examined by the House committee probing wood pulp and paper. He said pulp wood prices rose about 750 a cord and St. Regis profits for March were 475 a ton while the mill operated four days a week this month due to lack of orders. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified with documents showing skilled labor wages in Canadian mills were as high as in American mills.
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George ©. Sherman
St. Regis and Taggart’s Paper Mills
Brownsville Paper Company
Sherman
St. Regis Company
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
No Action on Stewart Resolution in Senate Hearing
Washington May 14 Senator Rayner urged the Senate Committee on Military Affairs to grant a court of inquiry to investigate charges against Colonel William F Stewart. He offered to limit the order to discretionary action by the President but the War Department papers were not received and the resolution was laid over without action.
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Rayner
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
William F. Stewart
War Department
Schiff and Kahn Answer Anti Merger Suit
Jacob Schiff and Otto H. Kahn filed answers in the U S District Court denying conspiracy in restraint of competition between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific and other lines. They claim transactions with Kuhn Loeb were banker dealings and that they acted for shareholders’ best interests as Union Pacific directors, noting they resigned in February 1906 and thus should not be defendants.
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Jacob Schiff
Otto H. Kahn
Union Pacific Railroad
United States District Court
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Schiff
Kahn
Union
Southern Pacific
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Pacific
Oregon
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McKee Divorce Granted in Paris Custody and Alimony Set
The Paris court granted the McKee divorce citing mutual unhappiness and found violence by the husband. Mrs. McKee retains custody with the father allowed one month yearly and twice weekly contact if in the same area. He must pay 1000 francs monthly for the child’s support and the case was dismissed regarding libel claims against Colonel Baxter and Mrs. McKee.
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Paris
McKee
Sagan and Mme Gould Planned Paris Wedding
Paris reports expect an early marriage for Prince Hélie de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould though timing remains unconfirmed. The couple, en route from Monte Carlo to Nice, inspected a villa for next season and will travel to Paris next week.
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Brisk Bidding At Carroll and Graef Furniture Sale
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries at 546 Fifth Avenue hosted the Carroll and Graef collection sale with 250 lots bid briskly. Total realized reached 3847 dollars, led by a carved oak and tapestry dining suite at 725 dollars and an enamel Jouls XV bedroom set with wardrobe at 62 dollars. The sale continues today and tomorrow at 2 30 p m.
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Carroll and Graef
Tomorow
Edison bulb patent voided in U S Circuit Court ruling
Judge Joseph Buffington declares Edison’s January 13 1901 incandescent bulb patent void and orders dismissal of the equity suit brought by Edison Electric Light Company against Novelty Incandescent Company, noting economies in production.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Joseph Buffington
United States Circuit
Thomas A. Edison
Edison Electric Light Company
Rushing Naval Increase Shapes New Battleships and Destroyers
The Navy plans two new battleships and ten torpedo boat destroyers, with preliminary drawings to be completed soon. Officers propose oil burning destroyers and a turbine propulsion shift, likely to favor Parsons units for future battleships, delaying final design decisions.
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Washington
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Bureau of Steam Engineering
Navy Department
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Atlantic
Curtis
Chester
Salem
Maryland Cruiser Wins Target Practice Trophy
The armored cruiser Maryland won the trophy in the recent Magdalena Bay record target practice. The trophy goes to Illinois first, then will be transferred to Maryland by order of the Atlantic fleet commander. The star ships include Illinois Kentucky Virginia Louisiana Alabama Connecticut Tennessee, with others ranking behind them.
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Maryland
Magdalena Bay
Navy Department
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Atlanti
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Virginia
Louisiana
Alabama
Connecticut
Tennessee
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Minnesota
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Kearsarge
New Jersey
Georgia
Kansas
Missouri
Maine
Ohio
Casablanca Gate Clash Sparks Casualties in May Fight
In Casablanca on May 12 French Zouaves and Spanish troops clashed at a gate after a quarrel with an Algerian sharpshooter. One Spaniard died, another wounded. French losses were two wounded. Desmoutiers took command of the area under the Spain policing pact. Madrid says relations remain good, calling it a drunken brawl. Paris officials expect no strain on Franco Spanish ties.
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Casablanca
Plague Grips La Guayra Port Venezuela
The steamship Trent reports La Guayra sees about sixty five plague deaths daily, mainly among negroes. Venezuelan troops guard the port, deny access to Caracas, burn several negro quarter houses, and quarantine travel as trains do not run between La Guayra and Caracas.
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Venezuela
Trent
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Trinidad
Caracas
No Plague At Caracas Port Open Soon
San Juan May 14 W. W. Russell American Minister to Venezuela arrived aboard the Caracas en route to New York. He said plague was confined to La Guayra with no cases at Caracas or Porto Bello. La Guayra to be opened after eight days without new cases. Ponce Porto Rico appropriated $19 for sanitation.
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Ponce
Nippon Line Plans Atlantic Steamship Service
Victoria B C May 14 Nippon Yusen Kaisha aims to enter the Atlantic. The Asahi reports transfer of European line steamers from Yokohama to Continental ports for a transatlantic service. Nine new vessels of about 20,000 tons will join the European line and shift to Atlantic service, starting irregularly then establishing a strong regular run.
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Nippon Yusen Kaisha
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London
Tontinental
Assassination rumor about Afghan Amir discredited
London report May 14 says no confirmation of the Afghan Amir assassination rumor from St. Petersburg. It notes if such a death had occurred news would reach Simla promptly and spread worldwide, and the Foreign Office in St. Petersburg declares it unknown and discredited.
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St. Petersburg
Ameer
Afghanistan
Simla
Foreign Office
To Be Autonomous Part of United Danish Empire
Copenhagen May 14 The committee on relations between Denmark and Iceland presents its report and a draft law. Iceland would be a free autonomous country united to Denmark by a common king and interests forming a federation called the United Danish Empire. If passed, King Frederick would rule Denmark and Iceland. Icelandic treasury helps the king’s civil list and equal rights would apply in both countries. The law could be revised after 25 years and partial denouncement allowed if no agreement is reached. A common kingship foreign ministry and defence system would remain unrevoked.
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Canada
Copenhagen
Kine Frederick
Denmark
Iceland
Frederick
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Franco British Exhibition Opens With Royal Ceremony
London May 14 gates of the Franco-British Exhibition opened at noon as a large crowd gathered despite threatening weather. The Prince of Wales and Princess witnessed the inaugural ceremony with royal pomp. The 200 acre site showcases French and English products manufactures arts and colonies.
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Prince of Wales
Prince and Princess of Wales
Edward VII
France
England
Naval militia receives gunboat Wasp for militia use
Lieutenant Commander A. B. Fry of the state naval militia took control of the gunboat Wasp from the United States yesterday. The vessel will serve as the quarters of the 1st Naval Battalion of the militia, replacing the Newark which was deemed unfit for further use.
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United States
Wasp
Newark
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