Lights Up the Canal Extra Guards At the Locks
Col George W Goethals chief engineer in charge of the Panama Canal explains that lighting the locks at night was requested by contractors to speed work and to deter vandalism. He denies military motives, cites insulation thefts and the need to protect cables, and notes guards were installed. He confirms no troop buildup, only gun placements ordered by Congress as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Gatun
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel
George W. Goethals
Culebra
Congress
Welland Locks Smashed Halt Navigation Between Lakes
In Port Dalhousie on June 15 a freight steamer Lloyd Porter smashed four gates at lock No 1 on the Welland Canal, letting water flow to lock No 2 and halting navigation between Lakes Erie and Ontario. An alleged order misunderstanding by the upbound steamer’s engineer caused the crash, and the vessel sustained a damaged bow. Canal authorities offered no estimate on when navigation would resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catharines
Ontario
Welland-Canal
Port Dalhousie
Lakes Erie
Lloyd Porter
Death notices and funeral services from June 1913 Washington area
Obituaries list several local deaths including Dr Abram P Fardon at 1918 street NW and Mary M Broeker at 416 G Street NE with Tuesday June 17 funeral times. Also Fannie N Be Gregory and Jane Allan Hoots Hopkins noted with services in Philadelphia Owensboro and private interments. George Elcan Hunt, husband of Lucy Goldsborough Hunt, to be buried after services June 17. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interments at Rock Creek Cemetery Prospect Hill Cemetery Owensboro and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Street
Mary V. Blessing
Gilbert Co. Cook
Baltimore
Henry 8. Baker
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Broeker
G Street
Mary M
Hernard Broeker
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Fardon
Abram P. Fardon
Joseph Gawler
A.m
Freehold
N. J
Jane Allan Hoins
Owensboro
Louisville
Hunt
H Street
George Elcan
Lucy Goldsborough Hunt
Tueg
Interior Secretary Proposes Power Rights Rules
Secretary Lane outlines five conditions for government use of public lands and navigable waters for electrical power. He aims to maximize development while keeping rates low for consumers, including no charges for 5 to 10 years, state intrastate and federal interstate rate control, and strict anti monopoly provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Interior Department
Pend d‘Oreille
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Stenographer Gentry returns as Phagan notes questioned
In Atlanta reporter George M. Gentry, said to have described conversations tied to the Mary Phagan murder, is found in Washington and says he will return to Atlanta to read his notes. Leo Frank trial set for June 30. Mrs Frank defends her husband amid ongoing controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
James G. Woodward
T. B. Felder
S. Colgar, Jr
Mary Fhagan
Atlanta Journal
George M. Gentry
Washington, D.C
Golgar
Col
Felder
Phagan
Peace Department
Gentry
Woodward
E. O. Miles
William Hughes
New Jersey
Bran Doremus
Michigan
Washington
Movements of Ocean Steamer Arrivals and Departures
Movements of ocean steamers list arrivals from Southampton Bremen Havre Moville and New York with ships New York Bre men Havre Moville California Liverpool Caronia and arrivals. Sailed Queenstown Carmania for New York. Reports Kaiser Wilhelm II Niagara and Finland due to dock Tuesday and Slascom Minnehaha from London for New York with docking times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southampton
Bremen
Florida
Havre
Moville
California
Liverpool
Caronia
Queenstown
Carmania
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Latg Island
Niagara
Havte
Finland
Antwerp
London
German Anniversary Kommers Highlights Kaiser Worship
A New York kommers for Emperor William II’s twenty-fifth accession anniversary featured German Ambassador von Bernstorff and Mayor Gaynor amid toasts to the emperor and the United States. Bernstorff warned that Germans will swing the sword only when compelled, while Berlin marked the day with memorials and royal luncheon. Crowds in Berlin swelled as the imperial family attended services and wreath layings, with police struggling to manage traffic as jubilee preparations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernstorff
Kommers
Berlin
New York
William of
Germany
Johann von Bernstorff
Gaynor
Tousta
United States
Kaiserlied
Emperor William
Count von Bernstorff
Siegfried
Mke
Wagner
Wilson
Prince
William II
Frederick
Potsdam
New
New Palace
Schlass
French Derby Day At Chantilly Features White Haute Couture
Racegoers in white hats fill the Chantilly paddock for the Prix du Jockey Club meeting. Edmond Blanc's Dagor captured the 3 year old colts race as stylish ladies including Mrs Perry Belmont and Mrs George Munroe displayed summer toilettes with roses and blue, black, and mauve accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Paris
Longchamps
Deauville
Edmond Blanc
Dagor
France
Parl-Minstrels
Perry Belmont
George Munroe
Robbins
Roger Hart
Spofford
French Derby at Chantilly Won by Dagor
Dagor edged Baladaquin in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly. Bruleur placed third as Dagor, a Flying Fox colt, claimed the $87,000 stake for two year olds. Notable falls occurred at the start involving Fairportol and Albanais. Other runners included Blarriey Vulcain VI Roi de LOr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chantilly
Edmond Blanc
Dagor
Flying Fox
M. L. Olry-Roederer
Baladaquin
M. E. de Saint-Alary
Bruleur
W. K. Vanderbilt
Fairpirtol
Mme. N. G. Chereme
Walk From Ocean To Ocean Rhode Island Veterans Start Journey
Sergts Louis A Mohr of the 199th coast artillery company and Karl Rittman of the Rhode Island National Guard begin a coast to coast walk from Newport to San Francisco. Clad in khaki, they aim to drum up interest in coast artillery and militia service and will deliver governors letters to state executives from Rhode Island to California. The journey is planned to last about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Louis A. Mohr
199Th Coast Artillery Company
Karl Rittman
National Guard of
Rhode Island
San Francisco
Gov. Pothier
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
California
Three Drown in Cedar Lake Crossing Incident
Three men died when they attempted to change places in a rowboat crossing Cedar Lake at Hammond Indiana. Edward O Mara yeara Chris Kalrous aged 28 and Nicholas Kalrous aged 32 are named as the victims. Two other occupants were rescued by hotel guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond, Ind
Cedar Lake
Edward O'Mara
Yeara
Chris. Kalrous
Nicholas Kalrous
Coroner says Mellen not summoned to Stamford wreck inquest
Bridgeport June 15 Coroner John J Phelan Fairfield county reports that published claims President Mellen of the New Haven road was summoned to Stamford inquest are untrue. Several highway officials may testify later, he said, but Mellen will not be called at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
John J. Phelan
Fairfield County
Stamford
Mellen
New Haven Road
Fred Wil
Strike vote planned by Baltimore and Ohio trainmen
Baltimore June 11 Arrangements for a vote by B and O Railroad trainmen on whether to strike to press for higher pay and better working conditions will be decided at a joint meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen grievance committee and the Order of Railway Conductors. The vote will choose between strike or arbitration after a New York conference failed to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad
New York
Old actor to be priest in St Francis ordination
Loretta Pennsylvania June 15 The monastery of St Francis ordains Michael J Byrne a former actor and one of the Byrne brothers known for Kishi Bei His long held wish to serve the church comes to fruition after his wife’s death The new priest will be stationed at Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta
Monastery of
St. Francis
Michael J. Byrne
Byrne Brothers
Byrne
Savannah
Law for Safe Travel Outome of Recent Wreck
Massachusetts Representative will introduce a measure to require intercity railroads to use fireproof steel cars and install automatic switches signals and safety devices approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission The bill would jail officers and directors and fines 500 to 10000 with 5 days to 1 year for violations Companies receive up to four years to install 35 percent of equipment and two years for full safety installations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Roberts
New York
New Haven
Hartford
House
Audi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Currency reform and caucus dynamics in the Senate and House
The article discusses tariff and currency bill prospects, caucus strategy, and party positions. It notes leaders expect few changes to the committee bill, with open sessions favored for currency reform and the Democratic and Republican campaign teams preparing for upcoming elections and chairmanship contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Thornton
Louisiana
Walsh
Montana
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Owen
Glass
Underwood
Wilson
McAdoo
Senaté Committee
Bouse
Banking and Currency
Bulkley
Ask Wilson for Veto Clause To Favor Lawbreakers
The National Council for Industrial Defense asks President Taft to veto the sundry civil appropriation bill over a clause barring public funds from enforcing the Sherman act against farmers and unions. John Kirby Jr and James A Emery lead the petition representing 200,000 business men and many organizations. The group calls the clause vicious legislation that would create a favored class of lawbreakers and subvert justice, urging executive action to uphold equal enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council For Industrial Defense
John Kirby, Jr
James A. Emery
National Counsel For Industrial Defense
Taft
White House
Subway Death List Eight In Subways Cave-In
New York June reports detail a catastrophic Lexington Avenue subway tunnel collapse with four bodies recovered and eight total feared dead. Two injured men remain at risk as coroner Holtzhauser opens an investigation to assign responsibility. Patrick Foye foreman and William Green laborer are identified among the dead. remaining victims are foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lexington Avenue
Patrick Foye
William Green
Holtzhauser
Five masted Paul Palmer burns near Cape Cod
Provincetown Mass June 15 The five masted schooner Paul Palmer bound from Bangor Me for a coal port burned to the water's edge seven miles north of Race Point Cape Cod. Captain Allen and the crew were rescued by the fishing schooner Vigilant. The Massachusetts offered to stand by but was not needed. The Paul Palmer of the Palmer fleet from Boston was one of the largest coal carrying schooners in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Paul Palmer
Bangor
Race Point
Cape Cod
Allen
Massachusetts
Colbert
Boston
New York
Highland Light
Union
New England
Palmer
Hoston
Bulgaria Reels From Renewed Quakes Across Cities
Seismic shocks hit Sofia area again with two violent tremors at Grabociva causing heavy damage. Tirnova experienced continuing quakes through Saturday with many casualties. Churches and buildings were seriously damaged and thousands remain homeless and destitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Grabociva
Ai Tirnova
Editor Saunders Convicted for Defamation in Second Offense
W. Saunders, editor of Elizabeth City, was convicted for defaming E. F. Aydlett, a district attorney candidate, and fined 150 dollars. He was sentenced to six months on the roads, appealed, and faces related charges including perjury and a federal indictment over articles in Down Home and the Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
E. F. Aydlett
W. ©. Saunders
Elizabeth City
Saunders
Ayflett
Kitehan
Supreme Court
Manning
Gov. Bleuse
Homer
Independent
Eye of the Viper A Boy Faces Poison and Immortality
An ornate tale from a Gorse landscape recounts a viper sighting and a dog killed by the snake. A fearless boy, impervious to both nettles stings and the viper bite, defeats the serpent with a single cruel strike and survives unharmed.
Want Beaupre Retained Protest in Habana
American residents in Havana protest recalling U. S. Minister Arthur Beaupre. T. H. Harris of Havana will bring a protest to Washington reporting that Beaupre is highly acceptable and widely supported, with strong ties to the Menocal administration and U. S.-Cuba relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habana
U. S
Washington Post
T. H. Harris
Washington
Arthur M. Beaupre
United States
Cuba
Genzales
Beaupre
Menocal
Unclaimed gold and silver puzzle Uncle Sam
More than 50 years ago Uncle Sam received three bags of gold totaling about $600 and still holds them. Thirty years ago a bag of valuable silver bullion was left with him and has not been claimed. Comptroller Downey says Congress must decide how to clear the accounts as mint and treasury officials struggle with the unclaimed proceeds and missing silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Downey
Congress
Sam
Comptroller
George It. Roberts
Mint
H. J. Peters
San Francisco
Joseph Baker
J. M. Souther
Mach
Thomas F. Stavia
New York
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Col. Goethals
Welland
Thos
Sergeon
Cain
St. Nw
M. Hindle
WM. H. Sardo &O
Modern Chapel
St. W
Rockville
Frank Geier’s Sons
North Az
R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
Geo. P. Zurhorst
East Capitol Street
Chas, S. Zurhorst
Mgr. Jr
WM. Lee
Funeral DE
Col. Felder
R. Harris & CO
Kaiser
Bagor
Wind
Trainmen’s Committee
LAW
Finance Committee
Bill
Dremocrats
Burke
South Dakota
Mann
Gardner
Depsite
Democratic Congressional Committee
Julayd
Misgouri
Democratic Committee
Doremus
Line
Sarath
Iho
Subway
Burns
Boston Coal Fleet
Tirnova
Strange Gypsy Boy
Viper
England
Gorse
Gorden Gorse
Nenetheless
Nemesis
Uncle Sam
Calvert Ompany
Calvert Shop
THE
Department of Foreign Exchange
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Treasury
Poe
F. G. Smith Piano Co
Victor
Victrola
Library of Victor Records
Scribner’s Magazine
Cornelia Mundy
Lynchburg
Cornelia C. Mundy
J. A. Mundy
Cabell Street
Mantes
To- Kalon Go., Inc
Ostale
Bir
SLY
Aco
Rational
Tharp
Berkeley
Alers
Niewspaa
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