Carnegie Tribute Paid by Carnegie Institute Ceremony in Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie formally opened the Pittsburg Institute bearing his name, having already donated around 33 million to science and education. A world figures gathering attended a concert by the Pittsburg Orchestra directed by Emil Paur, with Elgar conducting his own work. Von Moeller praised Carnegie’s educational impact, and President Roosevelt sent regrets. Carnegie lauded the German Emperor as a peacemaker, while the parade of guests and students highlighted the event's grandeur and civic pride.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnege
Great Institute
Emil Paur
Paur
Sir Award Elgar
London
White
Theodor von Moeller
Germany
Paul Doumer
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Andrew Carnegie
Faren d Estournelies de Constant
Senate
John Rhys
Jesus Colege University of Oxford
E B Roberts
University of Cambridge
England
Hoosevelt
Institute
Carnesse
Durky
Exer
von Moeller
Carnegie
Carnegie Institute
Forbes Street
A. Hamerachlag
Carnegie Technical School
Wiliam N. Frew
Guthrie
Plittsburg
Aly
Roosevelt
Bonilla Surrenders as War Clouds Gather in Central America
Special to The Weekington Post from New Orleans reports Honduras leader Bonilla yielding at Amapala and Zelaya of Nicaragua sending 20,000 troops to aid Salvador amid rising Central American tensions. News notes Salvador and Guatemala revolts, neutrality in Costa Rica, and potential cross-border action as Nicaragua and Honduras back rebels.
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Weekington
New Orleans
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Managua
Bonilla
Honduras
Amapala
Salvador
Central America
Barillas
Guatemala
Mexico
Toledo
Alfaro
Revoluton
Costa Rica
Zelaye
Figurero
Ottumwa Names Black Candidate as Night Patrolman
Special to The Washington. Ottumwa Iowa April 11 Ottumwa appoints George E Taylor a fifth 5 member of the police force as night patrolman. Taylor ran for president as National Liberty party nominee at its St Louis convention and appeared on ballots in seven states. He now patrols the Smoky Row district keeping order in Ottumwa’s Red Light area.
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Washington
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
George E Taylor
Nationaliberty Party
St.uls
T J Phillips
Berty
Taylor
Smoky Row
Red Light
Oskaloose
Old Guard rally as Senator Foraker taps Ohio support
Senator Foraker attracts Ohio Republicans as he visits Canton and Columbus linking with Dan Ryan and John Malloy. He meets governors and lawyers, discusses Brownsville, and plans to open headquarters in Cincinnati while touring and delivering speeches.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
Senator Forakers Wisit
Longworth
Canton
Taft
Chitteren Hotel
Daniel J Ryan
McKinley
John R. Malloy
Republican State Central Committee
Guv Harris
Capitol
Ralph Tyler
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Judge Adams
Zanesville
Sater
Senator Foraker
Col HB Glenn
Maj Penrose
Twenty-fifth Infantry
San Antonio
Tex
Brownsville
Foraker
Cincinnati
Steamer Brussels Runs Ashore in Dense Fog
London April 11 The Great Eastern Railway steamer Brussels bound for Antwerp ran aground in fog off Harwich at 1 o clock last night. About sixty passengers were aboard and the vessel rested on a soft bottom all night, but no danger is reported. This follows the Berlin wreck near the Hook of Holland on February 21 with significant loss.
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Shep
Berlin
London
Great Eastern Railway
Brussels
Harvich
Antwerp
Holland
Rector 5 Deposed Condemned by Committee
Rev W Howard Mears, curate of St Matthews Episcopal Church, was deposed from the ministry by Bishop Greer after a committee found he violated his sixth vow by visiting a house on Seventh Avenue in the Tenderloin with a colored woman while pursuing sociological study. Mears accepted the finding and renounced the ministry. the deposition was conducted at the Diocesan House in New York with two clergymen present. The case sparked debate among clergymen about slumming and social investigation methods.
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New York
W. Howard Mears
St Matthews Episcopal Church
Tenderloin
Greer
Mears
Bishon Greer
Seth Low
William T Manning
Bt Agnes
George F. Nelson
Francis Lynden Stetson
Manlstry
Lafayette Street
Gramercy Square
Howard Mears
Seventh Avenue
A H Judge
St Matthew 5
Mr Mears
Morbid Curiosity Sparks Debate On Slumming Efforts
The discussion centers on whether Mrs Htearn’s expedition was morbid curiosity or a legitimate social probe. Rev Dr Charles H Parkhbuyldt condemns aimless slumming as detestable, while others defend investigations into urban conditions to drive improvement and solve city problems.
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Charles H. Parkhbuyldt
Htearn
Congressman's Free: Favrot Not Indicted in Baton Rouge Murder
George E K Favrot of Louisiana, a congressman, released after a second grand jury refused to indict on murder charges related to the November killing of Dr R H Alfrich in Baton Rouge. Favrot had resigned as judge, cited disparaging remarks about his wife, and witnesses supported the shooting as the outcome of a dispute during a tense election period.
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George EK
Favrot
Lousiana
En Rouge
Democratic
Clabrge
SK Favrot
Favrat
R H Alfrich
Baton Rouge
Mrs Favrat
Fayrot
Tim Free
Ae Favrot
McClellan Urges Inquiry Into New York City Departments
The Washington Post reports Acting Corporation Counsel Ellison under Mayor McClellan seeks Albany approval to form a legislative committee to investigate New York City municipal departments. Borough President Ahern warns of legal action to challenge subpoenas, while implying faults in mayoral appointees’ departments.
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Reland Movement
New York City
Washington, Post - New York
Ellison
McClellan
Albasy
Ahiern
Ahern
Commissioners of Accounts
Department of Water Supply
Fire Department
Waa
Grace Raymond Sues Ring for Slander in Mount Vernon Trial
Grace Raymond former Sunday school teacher from Mount Vernon testifies in a slander suit against Naomi Ring wealthy widow of Alfred Duncombe Ring alleging Ring struck and cursed her on June 25 1909 at Mount Vernon and accused her of visiting Mr Rings room. The trial before Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Wompkins at White Plains drew prominent locals as witnesses.
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Washington Post
New York
Grace Raymond
Mount Vernon
Naomie Duncombe Ring
Supreme Court
Arthur S. Wompkins
White Plains
Ring
Patrick J Ring
Raymond
Buble
Triat
Mr Ring
Naomis Dancombe
Alfred Duncombe
Long Island City
Brighton Beach Racs
Mir
Mrs Ring
Miss Raymond
Elm Avenue
Carnegie Institute Dedication President Bonilla Surrender
A compact issue index notes pages and brief item headlines including Carnegie Institute dedication with President Bonilla. Mentions surrender and a variety of society, sports, and financial items across pages.
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Carnegie Institute
Bonilla
Vatican
Carnegie
Bryan Roosevelt
Lord Cromer
Ephraim Cockrell
London &Renning
George Washington
Raleigh
S-Nationals
Hermann
Navy News
Fremont
Wellman
Ogden
Duel Challenge Arises Between Savannah Judge and Claxton Mayor
In Savannah on April 11 mutual friends seek to avert a duel between Judge H D Twiggs of Savannah and John T Moore mayor of Claxton. Twiggs, an elderly criminal defense lawyer, challenged Moore after a heated court dispute ended with Moore striking him. Twiggs warns Moore will be branded a coward if he refuses.
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Savannah
Claxton
H. D . Twiggs
John T Moore
Moore
Twiggs
Col Dixon
Guy Terrell
Felm
Georgia
States rights debate spurs governors conference plan
Madison Wis April 11 Assemblyman Burke today introduced two joint resolutions in the legislature calling on the governors of all states to summon a conference in Indianapolis in November 1907. The measure argues federal action endangers state rights, especially in transportation and communication legislation.
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Tiscuss
Madson
Wis
Burke
Indianapolis
British War Vessels Collide In Channel
British torpedo boat destroyers Colne and Falcon arrived at Dover severely damaged after a collision off the port. A search for missing crew continues as officials report likely fatalities. In Chicago, James H. Brayton, principal of Raymond Public School, shot himself at home, age sixty one, later death attributed to self-inflicted gunshot. Brayton born in Lyons New York and educated at Cornell.
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Channel
Dover
England
Colne
Falcon
Long murder trials and verdicts mirror famous cases
Statistics from notable murder trials include NAN PATTERSON with illnesses and multiple verdicts, HARRY K THAW with undecided outcomes, and THAW era trials with long court days. The records compare juries and durations, highlighting protracted proceedings and mixed verdicts across several trials.
Thaw Jurors Kept Overnight as Verdict Still Pending
Jurors in the Thaw murder trial were locked up overnight at the Criminal Courts Building after failing to reach a verdict. Foreman Deming Sminn conveyed no agreement had been reached, while supporters noted historic long deliberations in prior Kennedy and Patterson cases. Harry Thaw appeared cheerful, sending a note of well wishes to family as questions linger over whether a verdict will emerge tomorrow.
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Tlav
Justice Fitzgerald
Jet Deming
Smmin
Tney
Molineux
Kennedy
Nan Patterson
Crastfallen
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Life
Steira
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