Cathedral Cornerstone Laid for Harriet Lane Johnston Memorial School
Episcopal ministers from Washington gather at Mount Saint Alban as Bishop Paret lays the cornerstone for the Harriet Lane Johnston Memorial Building of the Washington Cathedral Choir School. Key figures include Col. George Truesdell and Gen. J. A. Kasson. speakers note the evolution of cathedral education and Mrs Johnston’s $300,000 bequest.
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Paret
Harriet Lane Johnston
Adjmm
Mount Saint Alban
Washington Cathedral
Maryland
William Paret
Alfred Hiring
St. Paul's Church
Charles F. Buck
St. Pauls Rock Creek Church
Richard P. Wil. Yams
Trinity Church
Alfred Harding
St. Paula
Cornerlonal ‘Cathedral School
Mra
Phoebe A ‘Hearst
Washington
Glastonbury Cathedral
Clistonbury Abbey
Jerusalem
Hilda
Harding
Henry
Bad Nauheim
Germany
George Travadell
Thustee
Parat
Col
George Truesdell
Ja’ Kasson
John Xm, Wilson
Lowndes
Thomas ‘Hyde
George Washington University to devote special attention to architecture
George Washington University reorganizes its architecture program into a four year division led by Prof. Percy Ash. Students must draw from antique life and watercolors at the Corcoran Gallery before graduation. Beaux Arts problems and history of art will be emphasized. A new Fine Arts Building is planned on Van Ness Park with a monumental hall for casts and art works. The current quarters at 819 Fifteenth Street are cramped and a new facility is anticipated.
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George Washington University
Meedham
Percy Ash
George Washington
Corcoran Art Gallery
Beaux Arts Society of
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St Louis
Providence
Washington
van Ness Park
Messrs
George B. Post
Great Mall
Potomac River
Division of Architecture
Fifteenth Street
Ash
J. C. Hornblower
Louis A. Simon
F. L. Molby
Articles and clergy attend large church event with new cathedral plans
The Brotherhood of St Andrew and Churchman's League organized 28 ushers for a ceremony. Attending clergy included Reva, Dr. B C Smith, J H Blake, and others. The school near Massachusetts prepares a Gothic arcade connecting to the cathedral site. Building length 187 feet with angled walls near the future Cathedral Cloister.
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Brotherhood of St Andrew
W. B. Dent
Churchman’s League
Convention Journal
G. F. Dudley
J. H.C. Bmedex
J. H.W. Blake
C Pierce
D D
B. Abbott, Jr
R Stetson
C. N.C. Brown
J. M. B. McKue
B. Reginald Willama
R. P. Williams
A. Johog
W. Tany~dor
J. M
Extradition Nears in Greene and Gaynor Case in Canada
Review of the Department of Justice status shows Judge Lafontaine expected to decide today on extradition for Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor. They are jailed since rearrest and charged with fraud linked to Savannah river projects with Oberlin M. Carter. U.S. seeks their return after a lengthy evidence review and multiple judicial rulings in Canada.
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Department of Justice
Lafontaine
Canada
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Oberlin M. Carter
Corps of Engineers
Carter
Montreal
United States
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Rose
New York
Petora Commissioner Shields
Georgis
Shields
Addison Brown
Toy River
Savannah
Greene and
Gaynor
Bribery Charges Collapse In New Jersey Assembly Probe
Mercer County grand jury found no tangible evidence of bribery by house of assembly members over the Morris canal bill. Five newspaper witnesses testified, but the panel concluded insufficient grounds for action. The probe followed sensational charges and a stalled inquiry into sources of information.
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Grant
New Jersey
Washington
Trenton
N. J
Mercer County
House of Assembly
Morris Canal
Staite
Fred Ege
Point Perk
Inform
William J. Crosley
Mercer
Cuban Genath's Delay in Havana Sewer Plan
Palma asks the senate to answer a prior message and translating the U S note urging Havana sewerage and paving. The Amance committee reviews the appeal while Cabello cites illness delaying a finance report on a mowering bill for Havana.
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Palma
Havana
Palmas ‘Han
Senate
United States
Amance
Cabello
Finance ‘Committee
Ambassador Conger Lost While En Route to Mexico
State Department cannot contact Hawn H. Conger former US minister to China now headed for Mexico. Dispatches sent to many points yield no trace. he reported arriving in San Francisco two weeks ago and has since vanished from officials. He stayed briefly at Des Moines and was later in St. Louis possibly en route to the City of Mexico.
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State Department
Hawn H. Conger
Towa
United States
China
Mexico
Department
Conger
San Francisco
Des Moines
Bt. Tauis
Braithwaite
Kretachmar
Kretschmar
Enock
Marion
Deficit Widens as May Receipts Fall Short of Expenditures
The May 1905 monthly government report shows receipts of 43,758,928 and expenditures of 49,719,055, leaving a $90,128 May deficit and an $19,659,229 shortfall for the eleven months of the fiscal year, with notable raises in internal revenue and a large Panama Canal payment in May. The public debt stands at $1,000,246,128, and the cash balance shows a deficit offset by gold reserves and trust funds.
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Panama Canal
War Department
Navy
Treasury
Comptroller of the Currency
Elevator ban sparks strike by 118 young workers in Syracuse
In Syracuse on June 1 young women employed on the fifth floor of A J Nettleton's shoe factory walked out after management refused to allow elevator use. The workers say climbing four flights up and down twice daily harms health and looks while the firm contends the elevator is needed for freight. The dispute centers on older, heavier workers who say they cannot climb.
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Washington
Syracuse
N. Y
A. J Nettleton
Diaz to Europe and possible U S visit by Diaz
Mexico's President Diaz plans a trip to Europe before his term ends and would likely visit the United States if invited. Gen Powell Clayton reports to the State Department on the possibility, with official U S contact and invitations potentially triggering a Washington visit. Postmaster Willcox of New York and Postmaster General Cortelyou discuss New York postal service.
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United States
Thaz
Mexico
Europe
State Department
Powell Clayton
Diaz
Washington
Tmaz
Boyses
Willcox
Cortetyou
New York
Cortelyou
Aes Cortelyou
National Bank Note Circulation and May Mint Output
The total circulation of national bank notes outstanding stood at 277,516, an increase for the year of 38,951 and for the month of 7,062,671. Circulation based on United States bonds reached 456,235,086, up 48,060,082 for the year and 7,001,330 for the month. Circulation secured by lawful money was 82,086.19, down 6,02L,111 for the year and 3,759 for the month. Homes on deposit to secure circulating notes were 61,160.2% and to secure public deposits 81,887,950. May coinage totaled 4,079,07 with Gold 4,270,000, silver 564,584, minor coins 401 in addition to 702,000 places for the Philippine government.
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National Bank
United States
Exhibit of Rare Cut Glass Opens at Kann Sons Co
Crowds flocked to Kann Sons Co for a special cut glass sale on the first floor. A 5 foot 7 inch vase of Quaker City Cut Glass, boasting 100000 facets, drew attention near the entrance and was valued at 32 60. The American Cut Glass Company showcased live cutting, with workers polishing pieces and customers seeking repairs to imperfect items.
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Conmoisienre
Kann, Sons & Co
Kann, Sone & Co
Quaker City Cut Glass Company
American Cut Glass Company
Artis Wc
Court Hears Accused Ad Attack on Prosecutor and Subornation Claim
Defendant faces allegations that he assaulted prosecutor Scotty Young and killed George Eberhardt. He is charged with suborning perjury and with calling the state witness a liar while the district attorney’s office reports the case as proceeding in court.
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Scotty” Young
George Eberhardt
Eiy
Women's Rescue League Fundraiser Amid Trial Turmoil
New York June 1 A murder trial witness Duncan Young lashed out in court accusing Assistant District Attorney Ely of perjury and denying the killing of George Eberhardt. The court could not compel answers as Young invoked constitutional protection. The Women's Rescue League issued a fund raising appeal signed by Charlotte Smith detailing work they do and inviting public support for an event on June 21 at Carroll Hall led by William De Ford.
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Ew York
George Eberhardt
Duncan
Assa “Har and
Bar
Young
Ely
Davy
Eberhaerdt
Crosa
Women's Rescue League
Charlotte Smith
Committee On
League
Alded
Ruary
Carroll Hall
Ing
William de Ford
Mra. Smith
Arvilla McDonovegh
Margaret Bryan
Margaret Desmond
M . Lattin
Here I Graddie
Lizzie Hooper
Catherine Bannille
Company E Drill at YMCA Building Tonight
Company E of the Second Regiment National Guard will drill at the YMCA Building tonight at 8 15 PM. The unit is composed of association members and refreshments will be served after the drill.
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District National Guard
Young Men’s Christian Association
Jury Disagrees in Coates Will Case Verdict Likely
Justice Gould discharged the jury in the contested will case of Ann Ei Coates after nearly 24 hours of deliberation. The jury could not reach a verdict and the case will likely be tried again.
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Coates
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Ann Ei Coates
Gage
Connelly Will Leaves Estate to Son After Trust for Daughters
The will of Mary Connelly filed in Probate Court assigns the entire estate to Joseph B Connelly as executor in trust for daughters Eleanor Maria Anna and Frances until they marry die or join a religious community. Upon expiration of the trust the property passes outright to son Thomas A Connelly.
Jury to Assess Alley Damage in Ingleside Block Six
Special Assistant A Leftwich Sinclair asked the court to summon a jury of five disinterested persons to appraise damages and benefits from the opening of an alley in block 6 Ingleside. The jury must report to Justice Gould in Criminal Court No 9 at 1 o clock next Monday morning.
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Tion
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
United States Marshal
Ingleside
Gould
Criminal Court
Postmasters Appointed in Four States
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday Maine Harrington William N Dyer New York Kokome Lewis R Petrie Sagumers John B Simpeen Stark James HK Jamieson ee land Edward L Williamn Virginia Lurber WA Lurber Wingins cheries 1 Rawson
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Maine
Harrington
William N Dyer
New York
Kokome
Lewis R Petrie
Sagumers
John B Simpeen
Stark
James HK Jamieson
Eeland
Edward L ‘Williamn
Virginia
Lurber
Wingins
Cheries
Rawson
Swiss Minister Presents To Acting Secretary Loomis
Secretary te Pury presented the Swiss minister A E de Pury, secretary of legation, who arrived from Berlin where he served on the legation staff, to Acting Secretary Loomis yesterday.
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Te Pury
Loomis A E. de Pury
Legation
Berlin
A Minister of War From a Moranta Tale
Minister Kretschmar faces a dangerous intrigue as Humbert and the escaped Belinzona siblings stir Morantic politics. A cipher telegram ties Stratonetz to St Petersburg, revealing Marion Belinzona in Russia and shaping the minister’s risky plan to free the condemned while balancing duty and love.
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Szedlak
Kretschmar
Beliinzooa
Huumbert
Humbert
Moscow
Bellinsona
Kretechmar
Morenian
Russia
Kretachmar
Hellingona
Stratonetz
St Petersburg
Morania
Himsel
Marion Bellinzona
Adventure and Diplomacy in Morania Deepens Mystery
Minister Kretschmar probes Twardoski's report on Marion Bellimont's possible presence in Braithwaite house while King Rupert spirals in card games and debauchery. Kretschmar delays confrontation, escorts Marion in disguise, and plans a risky night of action as Braithwaite assists.
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John Braithwaite
Marion
Kretechmar
Col. Sredzak
Vhief
Secret Service
Szedlak
Kretaohmar
Rupert
Kretachmer
Lens
Exedlak
Alnce
Suveriors
Twardoski
Bxediak
Bia
Kretschmar
Col. Szedlak
Braithwaite
Marion Bellimont
Hietschmar
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Court of King’s Bench
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Quebec
Privy Council of Great Britain
Justica Caron
Justica Davidson
Pistes
Fanenda
Corus ‘Sroecedii
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Bielson
Womens Rescue Leagud
Magdelena Fugitt
Justice Stafford
Henry E. Tripp
John P Hie
Iowa
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Wilson
Howard Mott Woolley
Roland of
Altenburg
Williema Kentachmer
Moranta Fetu
Bailiczona
Rumanans
Morante
Keetechnae
Hellwan
Parmittins
Arecu
Simeolf
Drople
Chia Mtory
Little Kingdom OF
Howard Mott ‘Wooth
Twardosk
Bretachmer
Bellinzona
Nsoverelen
Poland
Richard
Vaclav Zaleski
Zeleski
Berm
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Sirg
Royal Opera House
Eretsohmar
Olmutz
Zoleski
Marlon
Schuyler Staunton
Washington Post
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