31 May 1911
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a Grand Army of the Republic event near Riverside Drive urging a peace that preserves national honor. He criticized dynamite praise and Lorimer influence, urging a strong navy and Senate action on reform while honoring Lincoln and Grant era values.
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May 30 report from London states Queen Mary’s crown is finished. Weighing nineteen ounces, it follows her design with lace like diamond tracery and a central behanvor setting. It is to be worn only at the coronation, after which gems will be removed for jewelry. The king will wear Edward VI’s gown.
Melbourne May 1. William Morris Hughes, Acting Premier, writes in The Sydney Telegraph that Australia will never agree to admit Japanese immigrants, not even if it means separation from the mother country. The stance portrays a hard line against Japanese settlement.
Mrs Mary J Asay aged 54 of Yardville N J was struck by an automobile while walking with Mrs Frederick Clymer along the Yardville to Gravesville road. She died within an hour from injuries after the car driven by Herbert Rodman of Newtown swung in front of a wagon, catching Mrs Asay as she could not avoid the impact.
London May 1 The six cavalry orders to represent the American army at the International Horse Show embarked yesterday from the Atlantic Transporter Minnetonka with twelve horses and nine grooms. Major Foltz said funds did not allow purchase of special horses. private donors provided several horses for War Department use. The American horses arrived in good condition after a two week journey and will need gentle training before competing.
A Harlem taxi driver, Henry Scheib, is arrested after police find the body of his wife in a Manhattan apartment bathtub. He identifies the body as his wife Lillian Glover, claims deep love and grief, and discusses alleged affairs in letters found at the scene. Coroner to determine cause amid investigations.
In Berlin on May 2 Lilian Nordica appeared at the Royal Opera House by royal invitation, drawing a packed crowd despite heat and mounting criticism of American talent on the German stage. Critics and management favor German singers, with derisive notes that Nordica fits America but not Germany, following a recent similar charge against another American soprano.
The Panama Canal official Colonel Goethals arrived by steamer Atenas to a tense dock in New Orleans. Immigration officers escorted him with luggage while he stayed in his cabin after breakfast awaiting further instructions. He refused to await clearance when officials urged him to leave, expressing displeasure at the scene.
Hemstead Long Island May 39 August Belmont a polo player was thrown from his mount on the Meadow Brook Club field during a practice game. The pony stumbled at high speed and tossed him, the horse then struck Belmont on the left arm as bystanders rushed to aid him. No bones were broken though the arm was badly bruised.
Mrs Georgiana Williams a widow from 210 West 424 Street fainted on Amsterdam Ave at 62nd St during a city parade. After Roosevelt Hospital refused admission she was taken to Flower Hospital where doctors diagnosed an internal disorder. A slip from Dr Hart of Roosevelt Hospital indicated the hospital was crowded and beds unavailable. Patrolman Mayes found her unconscious and emergency care followed.
The Hamilton County Common Pleas Court judge says the Methodist Ministers' Association of Cincinnati is in contempt for publishing resolutions attacking the court over George B Cox's release. Resolutions go to the Hamilton County Bar Association to decide on contempt charges. The Rev. W Jameson Rev W Blodgett and Rev George H Dubois vow to fight if charges are brought.
Two city to Derby trolley cars collided on a straightaway near Race Brook Station Orange. Jamee Malone of Orange killed beside his wife who survived. A man about twenty years old fatally injured and unconscious with a fractured skull. George Damison of Annaonia dislocated hips and a broken right leg. Mrs James M Clifford injured with back and side injuries likely internal. Several others cut and bruised. Malone's family of five children had four deaths recently with the fifth recovering from scarlet fever.
In Coopersburg Allentown Penn May 29 Fifteen thew tand dollars were paid this afternoon for the Jersey bull Noble at Cooper & Sons Jersey cattle sale The dam Lady Viola sold for 7.00 The buyer was MA Scovell of Lastington Ke The bull Camboges Knight sold for 10 to T Dewitt Cuvier Paoli Penn Nearly 964 head brought total proceeds of 120518
Washington society laughs over Donna Beatrice Confalonieri Cusant Con tatonieri, daughter of the Italian ambassador, who sails for Italy June 7. At a state reception Major Archibald Butt misgreeted her, calling her Mme. Chang, after she cleverly corrected his attempt to spell her long name.
Francis X. Eble of Hazeltoy Pennsylvania says he hired a killer for 250 dollars to end his life after domestic strife and his wife disappeared two months ago. He claims the assailant fled to New York and wrote of his near death as the feud intensified.
Henry Moore of Union Hill New Jersey fell over 150 feet in a Curtiss biplane during a cross country flight near Hempstead Nassau Boulevard. He escaped with scratches and bruises while the machine was badly wrecked. Moore, who was between 150 and 200 feet high when the motor quit, was carried to his hangar and said he will try to fly again.
The article surveys how administration officials align with the rule of reason in interpreting the law amid Sherman Act reform efforts. It contrasts Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Brown and Peckham with Justice Harlan, noting that the court favors reasonable construction over literal wording to prevent unintended restraints on interstate commerce.
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