Senate Approves 37 Treaties Expanding Arbitration Efforts
The Senate approved thirty seven treaties this session, boosting international arbitration with nations including Great Britain Japan France Italy Spain Switzerland Mexico Portugal Netherlands Sweden and Denmark. Agreements cover extradition naturalization and fisheries while a pending wireless communications treaty awaits final action. Arbitration advances end Canadian disputes and set a framework for future joint commissions and prisoner exchanges.
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Washington
United States Senate
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Canada
Root
Spain
Portugal
Uruguay
San Marino
Peru
Salvador
France
Italy
Switzerland
Mexico
Netherlands
Sweden
Denmark
Newfoundland
Hague Tribunal
Dominion
Senate
Secretary Root
Opening of La Guayra Port Reopens Trade After Plague
President Castro decrees La Guayra port to reopen to foreign trade on May 25 and coastwise trade on May 29 after eight days with no bubonic plague cases. Paducah sails toward Guantanamo. relief efforts aid destitute residents amid worsening shortages and famine pricing in Trinidad and Ciudad Bolivar.
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Caracas
Willemstad
Castro
la Guayra
Paducah
Puerto Cabello
Guantanamo
Guantana
Merchants’ Committee
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Gulf of Paria
Venezuela
Vene Milan
Ciudad
New York
Europe
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
Cectro
Thaw Habeas Decision Expected Tomorrow
In Poughkeepsie Justice Marschall is to issue a habeas corpus ruling in the Harry K. Thaw case with testimony finished a week ago. Thaw’s lawyer indicates little hope of a favorable outcome as discussions with District Attorney Mack yield a stipulation delaying freedom or transfer until a formal order. Thaw remains in Dutchess County jail with possible transfer to another state hospital if the decision is unfavorable.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Justice Marschall
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
James G
Cecinton
Jerome
Matteawan
Morschauser
Justice Dowling
Matteawar
Pough- Meoaie
Sbey
New Archbishop of Toronto Named
A dispatch to The Express from Toronto reports that the Right Rev. Fergus P. McEvay of London Ontario has been appointed to succeed Archbishop OConnor as Archbishop of Toronto.
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Toronto
Oouttals
Express
Fergus P. McEvay
London
Ont
Oon
O'Connor
Accident to Russian Troop Train Near Tiflis
A train carrying reinforcements for the Russian expedition in Persia was derailed at Tiflis on May 4. Thirteen artillery guns and several men were injured in the incident as crews worked to restore the track and assess damages.
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Tiflis
Denistal Snarcki
Persia
Fallières to visit London for four day state events
President Fallières will arrive in London with French destroyers aboard the Léon Gambetta for a four day program of state dinners, galas, and operatic performances. A 53 ship Royal Navy fleet will salute the visiting head of state as he lands at Dover.
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London
Falliéres
Edward VII
Paris
M. Failiéres
Channel
Léon Gambe
Doverpier
England
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Paul Cambon
Victoria Station
King Edward
Prince of Wales
M. Falliéres
Buckingham Palace
Diplomatic Corps
St. James's Palace
Guildhall
Covent Garien
Bizet
Gounel
Faust
Mme. Melba
Marguerite
Siebel
Miss Hatchard
Martha
Edna Thornton
John McCormack
Nadir
Mme. Te
Fallières
Great Britain
France
Marlborough House
Covent Garden
King
Opium Ban in Philippines Curbs Use Among Chinese
Washington reports that Chinese in the Philippines are quitting opium due to a Congress ban allowing only medicinal and scientific use. Since March 1, hospital surgeons treat hundreds of smokers eaters and injectors. Early reports show most patients are easily cured, with smokers faring best.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Philippines
Congress
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
International Balloon Race to Start from Hurlingham
London May 24. In a climactic event of the International Aeronautic Federation meeting the aero Club of the United Kingdom plans a balloon race starting May 30 from Hurlingham. Thirty one balloons from Britain Germany France Belgium and Switzerland entry. The American club could not participate due to distance and cost. The race is point to point dictated by wind likely sixty to seventy miles from London near the coast.
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London
International Aeronautic Federation
Aero Club of
United Kingdom
Hurlingham
Great Britain
Germany
France
Belgium
Switzerland
America
Elections Held in Belgium Scan Shifts in Power
Brussels reports parliamentary ballots cast across East Flanders West Flanders Hainaut Liege and Namur to renew eighty one deputies and forty senators. Early returns suggest the government majority may shrink though complete results arrive tomorrow. Clashes at St Nicholas and Waes left several wounded as police fired revolvers against Socialists.
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Brussels
East Flanders
West Flanders
Hainault
Lige
Namur
Chamber of Deputies
St. Nicholas
Waes
Japanese Emigration Limit Reports from Tokyo
The Japanese Consul informs that emigration to Hawaii is limited to former island residents and the wives and children of current Hawaii residents, signaling tighter movement controls.
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Honolulu
Japan
Hawaii
Islands
Revolutionists court martial sentences in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg a court martial for eleven revolutionists, including four women, has sentenced four to death and six to penal servitude after trials that began a few days earlier. One defendant was acquitted.
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St. Petersburg
Russia Extends Ultimatum Timeout in Persian Bandit Case
St. Petersburg May 24 The Emperor and the Viceroy of the Caucasus have approved an extension of the time limit of the Russian ultimatum in the case involving Persian bandits.
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St. Petersburg
Caucasus
Beatification of Mother Barat Held in Rome
The beatification of Mother Magdalene Barat founder of the Order of the Sacred Heart took place at St Peter's Rome on May 4. About 2500 French pilgrims led by Monsignor Amilette attended as Archbishop Anniette celebrated pontifical mass in a crowd that included 200 German-Americans under Archbishop Messmer and nearly 100 from the Brooklyn diocese led by Bishop Charles F. McDonnell.
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Rome
Mother Magdalene Barat
Order of the Sacred Heart
St. Peter's
Monsignor Amilette
Paris
Anniette
Messmer
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
Charles FE. McDonnell
Hold Military Mass Honors Veterans at Cemetery
The grand marshal James Long led the Hold Military Mass parade with Rev. Dr. J Wesley Hill giving the address. Veteran John Cogel, 65, of Brooklyn, collapsed from heat and fatigue but was treated and returned home in an ambulance, vowing to help decorate graves Saturday.
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James 8. Long
J. Wesley Hill
John Cogel
Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn
Cemtery
Bradford Street Hospital
Military Mass Held for War Dead at Newport
In Newport R I May 24 a mass for deceased from the Spanish American War Philippine insurrection and China relief was held before about five thousand on the naval training station parade ground. Rear Admiral C M Thomas led with U S Spanish War Veterans, Father Robert preached, and 1500 communicants joined Navy and city churches
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Newport
Spain
China
Naval Training Station
Navy
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
C. M. Thomas
Edward G. Brennan
Robert
New Jersey
William Spiecer
Arctic Club Honors De Long In Warm Cemetery Service
Arctic Club members rode special trains from Grand Central to Woodlawn Cemetery for an anniversary ceremony honoring George W. De Long and five shipmates of the Jeannette expedition. Mrs De Long attended with her family as Rev Charles Ackiey led services and wreaths were laid by De Long Mills. A second service remembered William Ziegler whose generosity funded Arctic expeditions.
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Arctic Club
George W. de Long
U. N
Woodlawn Cemetery
Grand Central Station
de Long Guard
Hoboken
St. Mary's
de Long Mills
William Ziegler
Baldwin-Ziegler
Patriot Service by Grant and Lafayette Posts
Members of the Grant and Lafayette posts of the Grand Army of the Republic attended a patriotic service last night at Metropolitan Temple on Seventh Avenue and 14th Street. Rev. Dr. J Wes ley Hill spoke on the meaning of battles fought by the veterans.
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Grant
Lafayette
Grand Army of the Republic
Metropolitan Temple
Seventh Avenue
14Th Street
Stars and
J. Wesley Hill
Memorial Service At Admiral Farragut Grave
A special memorial service was held at Admiral Farragut's grave in Woodlawn Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The Farragut Post of the Grand Army, the Naval Post, and the Farragut Association of Naval Veterans organized the pilgrimage, with many members attending. Special wreaths were placed on the graves of the admiral and his wife.
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Admiral Farragut
Woodlawn
Farragut
Grand Army
Naval Post
Farragut Association of Naval Veterans
Chief Kruger's Statue Unveiled At Woodlawn Cemetery
Friends of the late Deputy Chief Charles W. Kruger gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery for the unveiling of a life size bronze bust by artist Frederick Blaschke. Stephen I. Hannigan presented the monument funded by voluntary subscriptions, with Miss Anna M. Monaghan revealing the piece. A eulogy by Rev. Robert B. Kimber and attendance by Rip Saw Club members, Kruger family, and Fire Department officers marked the ceremony.
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Charles W. Kruger
Woodlawn Cemetery
Kruger
Stephen I. Hannigan
Chief Kruger
Anna M. Monaghan
Frederick Blaschke
Stephenson
Robert B. Kimber
Rip Saw Club
Hayes, Norton
Short
Kane
Devanney and
Sullivan
Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary in West 45th Street
The Fourth Dutch Reformed Church on West 45th Street marked 50 years since its founding on May 24, 1858 and 50 years since the installation of its pastor Rev. Dr. John H. Oerter. Services filled with German and American flags, with remarks by Rev. Benjamin E. Dickhaut and clsis resolutions. The church, now in its second building, had occupied nine locations before settling in 12th 5? street in 12¢S.
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West 45Th Street
John H. Oerter
Benjamin E. Dickhaut
Dickhaut
New York
Sunday Baseball Sparks Clergy War On Army Posts
Washington May 24 Sunday baseball among soldiers at Fort Wayne Michigan prompts protests from Detroit clergy. War Department supports closing reservations to the public on Sundays if complaints persist, while delaying broad action. Navy issues include Port Royal training station status and new rules for women nurses and disposal of clothing by marines.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
War Department
Detroit
Secretary of War
Fort Wayne
Mich
Taft
NAVY
Congress
Port Royal
S.C
Navy Yard
Charleston
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Newport
R. 1
Yerba Buena
Cal
North Chicago
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Corps of Women
Navy Appropriation Act
Naval Hospital
Canacao
Philippines
United States
Asiatic
Yokohama
Japan
Army Medical Department
Michigan to Be Launched Tuesday in New Jersey
The battleship Michigan, first American all big gun ship, will be launched Tuesday at Camden New Jersey. Sister to the South Carolina it marks the first U S effort to maximize heavy guns within displacement 16000 tons. Contract price 3585000 dollars.
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Washington
Camden
N. J
Michigan
South Carolina
Wireless reports on ships near Sandy Hook
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to dock about 6 pm Tuesday while Nieuw Amsterdam 313 miles east at 8 pm yesterday is due about 5 pm today. Kroonland 735 miles east at 6 pm yesterday due 7 pm Wednesday. Minnehaha 313 miles east at 9:30 pm yesterday due 7:30 am Tuesday. Moltke 343 miles east at 10 pm yesterday due 1:30 am Tuesday.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der
Moltke
Hook
Sandy
Seattle Hosts Atlantic Fleet Visitors in Calm Harbor Visit
The Atlantic battleship fleet's Seattle stay includes Snoqualmie Falls luncheon for senior officers, press club reception, and sailor entertainments. A Woodland Park barbecue, a grand ball at Leach's Pavilion, and a Rainier Club banquet are planned. A Tuesday parade may lineup 15 000 with 6000 sailors marines and Fort Lawton troops. Governor Meade and Admiral Sperry to exchange visits.
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Seattle
Snoqualmie Falls
Leach’s Pavilion
Seattle Volunteer Association
Admiral Sperry
Rainier Club
Fort Lawton
Albert EB. Meade
Washington
Meade
State of Washington
Sydney welcomes fleet with signal bonfires
Sydney Australia May 24 Arrangements set for the British Australia and China squadrons to meet the American fleet of battleships some miles off Sydney. Huge bonfires will be lit on headlands upon receipt of a flashlight signal indicating the fleet has been sighted.
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Sydney
Australa
Australia
China
Defending Hayti Against Foreign Attacks and Misrepresentations
A reader rebuts a London Globe piece republished in New York attacking Hayti. The letter attacks false claims of laziness and ignorance, cites Haitians’ education, commerce, taxes, and hospitality, and defends Nord Alexis versus Antenor Firmin with examples of governance and social life.
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Young
United States
Republic
Port-au- Prince
New York
Hayti
A. S. Haig
Paris
Spencer St. John
Black Republic
London
Nord Alexis
Progressive Party
Antenor Firmin
Mr. Firmin
Louis Joseph Janvier
American Bankers Plan Denver Convention in September
The American Bankers Association will hold its next annual meeting in Denver the week of September 27. Secretary Frederick C Farnsworth of New York announced the date after a conference with the Denver Convention League officers.
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Denver
American Bankers’ Association
Frederick C Farnsworth
New York
Denver Corvention League
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