Government to probe cotton report irregularities claim
Secretary Wilson ordered an investigation into charges by Richard Cheatham of the Southern Cotton Growers Association that officials in the statistics division leaked government cotton reports. The department says the expert in charge has not yet arrived and no suspensions have been announced. Both sides remain cautious as inquiry details and implicated officials are kept private.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Division of Statistics
Department
Cheatham
Southern Cotton Certificates Plan Faces Opposition
New York Cotton Exchange members vote 36 to 40 against altering by laws to certify cotton in Southern warehouses. The amendment is sent back to the board to allow membership to vote on the plan, which envisions deliveries in ten Southern cities under exchange supervision with insurance and local officers.
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New York Exchange
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Board of Knnigeta
Special Cotton Exchange probes telegraph error
New Orleans June 8 The New Orleans Cotton Exchange forms a special committee to investigate a telegraph transmission error from the Washington Agricultural Department division of statistics. The board rejects the company’s explanations as unsatisfactory and plans joint talks with the New York Exchange on a private wire link to act immediately.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Division of Statistics
Agricultural Department
Washington
New Orleans Exchange
Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
H. W. Sawtelle
Purveying Depot
New York
Washington, D .C
G. W. Stones
Canadas
Horder
Marie
Mich
Louisville
Sonitery
J . Porter
Surgson EF McConnell
Muevitan
Cuba
Sprmeon
G W Stoner
Ellis Jatend
W C Mason
Luna
J Achenbach
Archbishop Symon and Rev Pitass Visit White House
President Roosevelt received Archbishop Francis Albin Symon of Rome and Rev John Pitass of Buffalo at the White House. Symon, papal representative to investigate Polish Catholic Church matters in America, discussed bishopric expansion and met with former Rep Rowland Mahany. Pitass is rector of St Stummfaus Church, Buffalo. The president conveyed esteem and goodwill and hoped the visit would be pleasant and profitable.
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Archbishop Symon
Rome
Pitass
Buffalo
White House
Praident Roosevelt
Francis Albin Symon
Pope
United States
America
John Pitass
St Stummfaus Church
Chile Proposes Bond Issue for Railroads
Santiago reports the government has presented to Congress a motion to raise a loan of 3,000,400 to build railroads across the country. The new lines will link with the Pan American Railroad project and extend infrastructure nationwide.
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Chile
Santiago
Congress
Pan-American Railroad
Boston Golden Coffee Package Claims Purity and Value
An airtight waterproof package from Humphrey Coffee and Tea Co New York promises Boston Golden Coffee stays clean and full strength at a low price. It urges buyers to ask for Boston Golden and accept no other, sold at 2sc lb by grocers.
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Boston Golden
Humphrey Coffee and Tea Co
New York
Identified with Capital's Growth: Charles G Stott and Co
Charles G Stott born September 3 1861 in Washington became head of the stationery firm that started in a small 318 Eighth Street store in 1898. It grew to 480 Pennsylvania Avenue then 49 Ninth Street with government contracts and a large clerical staff. Stott belongs to Lafayette Lodge No 19 Masons and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
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Charles G. Stott
Charles G. Stott & Co
Charlee G. Stott
Eighth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stott
Stott Issa
Lafayette Lodge
No. 19
The
Masons
Pi Kappa Pal Greek Letter Fraternity
Norway Seeks Independence Amid Unions Breakup
Norway moves to sever political ties with Sweden amid secession talks. Norwegian ministers including Guide Grip and von Ditten are expected to resign. King Haakon reacts with restrained emotion as government letters are presented. Stockholm and St Petersburg commentary question Russia and Sweden dynamics while Norwegian clerics adjust prayers to reflect the fatherland. Boston Norwegians gather signatures urging U S recognition of Norway as an independent nation.
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Guide
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Grip
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Rome
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Hag
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Gays
Sergion
Russia
St. Petersburg
Sweden
Associated Press
Lyngen Fjord
Ekaterina
Finland
Hussia
Boston
Mass
Roostavelt
George G. Frolich
Henry L. Lockwood
Frolich
Norway Crisis Prompts Royalist and Republican Debate
Paris wires report a Norwegian coup and the Swed ish legation arguing over monarchy. Dr Nansen is cited as popular with republicans while Sweden contends no royal can rule Norway, King Oscar's loyalty cited, and a Bernadotte prince proposed as a future Norwegian king.
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Norway
Sweden
Storthing
Dr. Nansen
Oscar
Washington Post
London
Dr Wansen
Standard
House of Bernadotte
Puritan Heads to Annapolis for Army Navy Maneuvers
The double turret monitor Puritan sails from Washington at 9 am with a District Naval Battalion crew to join the Coast Squadron. Commander Stratton leads aboard with officers including Brummer and Cox while Gen Harries bids farewell. Maneuvers June 11–17 include a prominent role for the ship in a fleet of regular navy vessels.
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United
Harries
George H. Harries
District National Guard
Lloyd B. Brett
Hobbing
Stratton
Puritan
District Naval Battalion
Regular Army
Navy
Regular Navy
Naval Militia
Maryland
Ofteers
B. W. Stratton
RB Brummer
W.E Blooj
Clifford S. Cox
Trent Dempf
Wiliam Lantz
John Davie Carmody
T. B. Chane
EH Burt
Army
Wmines
James Dowling
Naval Battalion
Marine Guard
National Guard
George L. Tait
Frederick H. Heidenrath
William F. Sillivan
United States
First general war alarm sounds at Fort Monroe
Special to The Washingwam reports the inaugural war alarm at Fort Monroe at 4 am to test readiness against a predicted coast defense attack by Rear Admiral Dickéna. Troops inside the fort and at Willoughby Beach responded to two gun signals as powerful searchlights swept Hampton Roads to the capes. Officers declared the tests satisfactory and confident no surprise action by the navy.
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Newport News
Fort Monroe
Ad‘miral Dickéna
Hampton Roads
Willoughby Beach
Secretary Morton in New York discusses Prince Louis visit
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton met Mayor McClellan to discuss entertaining Prince Louis of Battenberg when his British fleet visits New York in October. No plans agreed. Gov. Higgins to be asked to cooperate. Navy notes the squadron may visit New York, then Annapolis, before Prince Louis proceeds to Washington.
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Prince Louie
New York
Paul Morton
Navy
McClellan
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Prince Leala
Edward VII
Gov. Higgins
Navy Department
Inwttenae
Atlantic
Newport
Arnnapolig
Washington
Morton
Cadet Exhibition Deiус At West Point Fair Day
Special to The Washington Post reports a three day event at West Point with cadet calisthenics on the grass, machine gun handling, rifle practice, and mountain gun drills. A board examination ends today with results due after dark. Also noted are naval and army personnel movements and vessel movements in New York, Fort Myer, and remote posts.
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Washington Post
West Point
Gril
Berlitz School OF Languages
St. Louis
Hall-Noyes School
Altager
Militery
Naval
Scaiaaies
Air Tinea
Deten
Letin
Central High School Prospectua
Lends
Ing Book
Warkington
Frances Mann Hall
A. M
STRAYER’S _ Business College
Dor
Fats
Howe Tree
Mttution
Méderaia
Sumbrie
ST Slimeniae
New York
SENDE
Gomar Prin
Stricter Remarriage Rule Adopted by Reformed Church Synod
The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America adopted two resolutions urging reform in divorces. Ministers are to avoid marrying divorced persons unless grounded scripturally. Only the divorced party is considered fit to remarry after a one year wait.
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Reformed Church Synod
Asbury Park
N. J
General Synod of the
Reformed Church In America
Examinations Papers Sold for Marine Corps Second Test
The Marine Corps confirms an inquiry into reports that examination papers for civilian candidates to become second lieutenants were offered for sale. A board led by Maj. Cole and Maj. Lejeune reviewed the incident after an anonymous tip claimed copies of geography and other subject questions were circulated. No conclusive evidence has surfaced, and the board will require all future papers to be prepared and written by the board itself.
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Marine Corps
Wthott
B. K Cole
John A Lejeune
Albert Melamore
Douglas C . McDougall
Government Printing
Mersalon
Elliott
Eliott
Albert L Boyle
Egbert J Buckbee
Willam M Buckley Louisy
Chambs
Bennet Puryear
Ralph N. Robison
Oscar HM Schlesinger
Serge
Thomas W. Reatt
Jamena Shaw, Jr
William Smith
Philip H .Torrey
William Wise Jr
Treasure Unearthed at Corry Reveals Buried Cash Mystery
Corry Pa June 8 a Corry attorney Gerry Kinenia unearthed over 1 000 in twenty dollar notes and a pipe filled with gold certificates totaling about 1 100 on a farm where an elderly farmer hid money after losing bank fear following a local scandal. The farmer died suddenly while hopeful his loot remained buried and undiscovered. Nearby a large portrait of Dr Charles F Rand hangs in Albany honoring No 1 of 448 950 soldiers sent to save the Union.
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Washington
Corry
Gerry Kinenia
Chadwick
Corry Bank
Albany
Charles F. Rand
Union
SCHMID'S BIRD STORE and PET CARE AD
Dog and cat surgery and medicine offered at a hospital for animals. Boarding for dogs and cats with 24 hour access. Includes a dog cemetery and contact number North 7603. Also sells canaries fish birds and related supplies. Located at 71g 1th et, ne.
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Bernard
Canaries
Schmid's
Brewers Seek Square Deal in Tax Fight Convention
The United States Brewers Association convention in Atlantic City demands a square deal, claiming two thirds of the industry capital and tax discrimination. They push for policy alignment, oppose restrictive laws, and note beer tax is higher here than elsewhere while temperance aims favor beer over spirits. Officers elected include John Gardiner president and Frederick Pabst among trustees and vice presidents.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
United States Brewers’ Association Convention
John Gardiner
Philadelphia
Frederick Pabst
Milwaukee
Jalms Liebmann
Brooklyn
Carl Hoster
Columbus
Ohio
Rudolph J. Schaffer
New York
Pretenrer
Gua A. Miler
Ombert “Burgmeyer
George Ehret
Christian W. Stengel
Gustav Beerner
Henry W. Wreden
Arthur Pitsgerald
Albert Labos
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