Resigning Assistant Secretary cites Treasury friction and delay
A long, critical letter from Andrew to Secretary MacVeagh outlines entrenched retaliation, procrastination, and distrust within the Treasury. He details months of blocked communication, withheld interviews, and held up business across divisions, urging resignation to avert further humiliation and restore efficiency. Despite efforts to secure action, officials faced constant rebuke for decisions, prompting him to resign.
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Resignation Shocks Treasury as MacVeagh Aide Quits
Washington turmoil follows Assistant Secretary Andrew's resignation. Markets turn heavy as traders react. Rumors mount about successors including George B. Roberts and James A Sample. In Ottawa, a plan for the world’s largest dry dock seeks government subsidy.
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Ont
Sir John Jackson
Quebec
Auto Accidents Kill Four in Separate U.S. Crashes
In Camden New Jersey Miss Adams died and Miss Fannie Wisham and Mrs Emma Adams were badly hurt after an auto struck by a train at Malaga. Edward Stokes father of a former governor was bruised as the car was hurled about 100 feet. Duluth Minnesota fatalities followed when a touring car left a country road, tumbling with Mrs William White and Miss Gladys Richardson among the injured. Nannie Turrish was shocked and revived at a farmhouse while the sixth passenger, W on Fitzgerald, escaped injury at Lake Pika formation.
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Miss Adams
Fannie Wisham
Emma Adams
Edward Stokes
Gov Stokes
Malaga
Ihs
William White, Jr
Mias
Nannie Turrish
Henry Dc Turtish
Fitzgerald
Miss Turrish
Charles Fitzgerald
Éottadé
Pika Lake
Baltimore and Ohio Employes Reunion at Harpers Ferry
More than 200 local men will attend the thirty first annual Balti more and Onlo Railroad employes reunion at Island park Harpers Ferry Ma July 18. A special train departs Washington at 8 40 am with YMCA workers joining the group and special accommodations planned for Baltimore and Ohio men from Baltimore Mount Airy Hagerstown and other towns along the route. A musical program is arranged.
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Washington
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Baltimore
Mount Airy
Hagerstown
Akron Airship Disaster Recovery at Sea
Atlantic City July 4 Frank A Betheking backer of Mélvin Vaniman arrived to lead the body recovery for Veni man Walter Gast and Frederick Eimer. Divers and wreckers work to raise the front section of the sunken car as Vaniman is believed wedged there. Calvin Vaniman and George Bourrillion bodies lie at an undertaking establishment awaiting burial arrangements.
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Frank A. Betheking
Akron
Ohio
Mélvin Vaniman
Veniman
Walter Gast
Frederick Eimer
Seiberting
Vaniman
Séelbérling
Vanimian
Calvin Vaninian
George Bourrillion
Bourrillions
Philadelphia
Saengerbund Contest Held At Northeastern Saengerbund
The twenty third annual saengerfest closed in Washington as singers from Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington competed for prizes including the Kaiser prize a statue donated by Emperor William in 1900 The winning clubs and conductors were announced at tomorrow night’s Washington park picnic with Brooklyn chosen as next site for the event in three years
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Arthur Clauseh
Harmonie Hall
Brooklyn
Rockefeller Owes 66 Cents in Bankrupt Case
New York July 3 John D Rockefeller is named as debtor in a sum of cents to the Pursuelli Manufacturing Company a confectionery and bakery concern here which filed schedules in bankruptcy today The magnate is among a long list of New Yorkers prominent in society and professional circles listed as indebted to the concern for buns cakes or candy in amounts from 10 cents to hundreds of dollars Also named are Miss Helen Gould Mrs Patric Connell Felix Adler 80 cents John Page 97 and Thomas F Ryan among over 2500 debtors cited in all
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John D Rockefelliey
Oli
Helen Gould
Patric Coanel
Falix Adiér
John Plage
Thomas F Ryan
Inheritance Tax Record in Illinois Sets New Peak
Chicago July 3 The Crane estate of master craftsman Richard T Crane was assessed a record inheritance tax of 2121 dollars and 131 dollars marking the largest such levy in Illinois history The estate was valued at about 17000 by appraisers The Marshall Field estate paid 125 dollars in inheritance tax after a Supreme Court ruling excluding certain properties from the tax law
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Richard T Crane
Iofmaster
Illinois
Walter K. Lidcoln
State Inheritance Tax Department
Crane
Airpraisers Tera
Marshall Field Estate
Supreme Court
West Point Visit Sought by International Rifle Team
Gen James A Crain president of the National Rifle Association and Col J H W Ewing arrived with the American team after a successful Pan American rifle tourney in Buenos Aires last May. They plan to invite Argentiner military students to West Point next year. Crain underwent appendectomy abroad and returned in fair health today.
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James A. Crain
National Rifle Agdodation of America
J HW Ewing
Buenos Aires
West Point
Drain
Women Ballot For Officers in San Francisco
Delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs began voting this afternoon in San Francisco with polls closing tonight. The condition of Mrs Sarah Platt Decker of Denver, former federation president, was reported much improved after a recent intestinal disorder. Doctors said an operation would likely not be necessary. A new American national hymn titled America Befriend was announced in New York by Dr H Van Byke with music by William Merrill.
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Atfeara
Géneral Federation of Women's Clubs
Sarah Platt Decker
Denver
Federation
Decker
New York
H. van Byke
Wiliam P. Merrill
Brick Presbyterian Cauroh
America
Grandchild Custody Battle Involving Mrs Hale
Mrs Arthur Hale, social figure in Washington and Narragansett Pier, seeks custody of her granddaughter now with the father Kurt Deatrick of Rowlandville. Hale plans steps to obtain guardianship while Debraith Deatrick, aged one, stays with her father after the child’s mother, a late coronation era successor, died in London.
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Arhur Hale
California Street
Northwest
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Hale
Stnate
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Yeasts
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Rowlandville
Mre. Hale
Washington
Battleship Policy Shifts, Navy League Growth Promised
Debates in the House on naval policy loom as a battleship program faces reconsideration. The Navy League applauds the naval plank, while plans for a National Defense Council and an Army League gain ground. A Washington convention is anticipated next December to mobilize officers and soldiers into active membership.
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Root
Martin Wood
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Russia
Frederick Huldekoper
Washiketon
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National Guard
Brig Army Maneuvers Begin in Major Militia Encampments
The Senate approved a joint resolution authorizing 1.25 million dollars for encampments and maneuvers of state organized militias. After Senate action, the measure goes to the President. General Wood ordered regular army officers to mobilize troops for joint encampments to start immediately, aiming for the widest scale of combined exercises ever in the nation and resembling European demonstrations.
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Wood
Senate Defeats House Chemical Tariff Bill
The Senate rejected the House chemical tariff revision by 32 to 26, defeating amendments that would have placed dyes used in cotton goods on the free list and cut duties on many items while moving spices and balsam to dutiable status. Poindexter was the lone Republican voting for it. no Democrat opposed. The vote aligns with the Democratic House platform to overhaul the chemical schedule this session.
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Poindexter
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Progressivs
Wana
Senators as Firefighters in Senate Cloakroom Blaze
A smoke incident in the Senate cloakroom caused a small blaze as a few senators attempted to stamp out the flames. The only damage reported was a wastebasket scorched and a lighted match used to light a cigarette attributed to a Democrat aide in the chamber.
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Robber with Pistol Demands Satchel from Baltimore Shop
Joseph Plaschl, 18, claimed robbery inspiration to fund Fourth of July celebration and held up J Burne Doyle, demanding a satchel with $40. Doyle attempted to flee but was halted as Plaschl fled, later captured after a brief chase. In a separate note, Mark M Pomeroy, assistant cashier of Citizens' National Bank Port Allegany, was arrested on embezzlement charges involving significant bank funds.
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Joseph Plaschl
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Mark M Pomeroy
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Independence Day Celebration Planned Across District
The joint Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce committee with the District commissioners announced a district wide Independence Day program. Naval aviators from Annapolis and hydroplane exhibitions from College Park are planned if weather permits, with cannon salutes at Fort Mier Fort Hunt and Fort Washington. Fort Benning hosts Central Labor Union racing and track events with prizes and a fireworks display, while Bradbury Heights Petworth and other areas stage celebrations featuring music speeches and athletics.
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Grant Place
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Audiente
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Do Not Argue But Shew Law Order To Police
Supt Sylvester issues fourth of July special orders to police to maintain order and prevent accidents. Captains and lieutenants directed to deploy many officers to apprehend violators and confiscate fireworks and explosives. Officers to report violations to parents when minors are involved and arrest when warnings are ignored. Patrols to search for concealed devices and supervise hospitals and homes with sick people, with a complete day schedule for each officer.
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Allen Juror Stricken In Claud Allen Retrial
Wytheville Va July 3 Proceedings in the second trial of Claud Allen halted when juror T Briscoe was struck with acute indigestion. Opening statements by Commonwealth and defense reported. Judge D W Bolen examined, reiterating earlier testimony that Allen fired the first shot and killed Judge Massie. No new facts presented.
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Claud Allen
T Briscoe
Commonwealth
D W Bolen
Bote
Claude Allén
Frat Abot
Dudge Massie
Gen Robert F Hoke Dead In North Carolina
Gen Robert Frederick Hoke, brigadier general in the Confederate army and a renowned North Carolina soldier, died at Lincolnton at age 76. Néphews include Readtor Hoke Smith of Georgia and Judge W A Hoke of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Funeral planned in Raleigh on Friday. After the war, Hoke focused on mining projects.
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Robert Frederick Hoke
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Lincolnton
Hoke
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