White House Garden Party Hosts Distinguished Railway Delegates
Mrs Roosevelt hosted a reception on the White House lawn for the International Railway Congress delegates. President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, cabinet members, diplomats, and numerous officials attended a social garden gathering amid trees and cooling shade, concluding a series of hospitality events during the Washington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Roosevelt
Inter~ National Railway Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Vic
Halfbanks
Army
Navy
Tha Lake
Annie Holmes
George J Akra
Westbrook Mass
Railway Congress
Shonts Optimistic On Panama Canal Prospects
Theodore F. Shonts President of the Panama Canal Commission, said the canal project is staggering but conquerable. He outlined three key challenges climate sanitation labor and fair wages, and engineering scale. He planned to return to Washington then Panama by late June to oversee progress. The remarks reflect confidence that same forces used on large projects will secure a successful finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Theodore F. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Shonts
Washington
Panama
Names of yellow fever patients on Isthmus list
Col Gorgas, acting governor of the Canal Zone, sent a list of Americans in Panama hospitals to the War Department in answer to a cable from the Inland War Bureau. The list names F T C Aubrey Gustave Newbury Mike Doty A K E Benners T J Butler H Carrington N M Barrett A Philpots Charles Leask Robert Stewart Crusette Ferlaine John Wickham and others. Colone May J R Kean from the surgeon general office was ordered to Panama to confer with Col Gorges on purchasing government medical supplies for the Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Gorgas
War Department
Insular
Panama
Col Gorgas
FT C. Aubrey
Gustave Newbury
Mike Doty
A. KE Benners
T J Butler
H Carrington
N M Barrett
A Philpots
United
Ridout Creditor Sues in District Supreme Court
Loulea A Crosby began suit yesterday to establish an equitable lien on specific real estate in favor of general creditors of John Ridout and his trustees in bankruptcy. The complaint alleges a $1500 loan in January 1899, secured by a deed of trust on Lot 1, Square 74, and a promissory note dated January 10 1899. The deed of trust allegedly was not recorded and was lost or destroyed in a fire, later conveyed to other trustees to correct the omission. Attorneys: Clarence W Claggett. Also notes appointments of fourth class postmasters across several states.
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Lousa A. Crosby
Loulea A Crosby
District Supreme Court
John Ridout
Ridout
Square 74
Fendaji
Rideout
Crosby
Clarence ‘W Claggett
Braving Ill Health A Jesuit Leader's Rise In 1892 Spain
A long profile traces Rudolph Meyer born in St Louis in 1841 through Jesuit formation at Woodstock and St Louis to a series of presidencies and provinces. It details his novitiate, the Grand Act distinction, ordination in 1873, and roles leading to deputy to the General Congregation, with notes on the Black Pope and Jesuit discipline. It also covers his expected succession amid Father Louis Martin's illness and the Vatican hierarchy.
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Spain
Louis Martin
Rudolph Meyer
Washington
House of Studies
Woodstock
Father Martin
Flesche College
Florence
Italy
Father Meyer
St Louis
George
Henry Meyer
St. Mary's Church
St. Louls
Rudolph
Jesuit College
Compton
Russell Avenues
Ninth Street
Washington Avenue
Jepurt Order
Firat
Florlagant
Htudolph Meyer
Hoe
Jesuit
St. Louie
America
Velt
Catholic Church
Heaven
Hell
Jane Quege
Prisat
St. Francis Xavier College
Cincinnati
Marquette College
Milwaukee
St. Louis University
Missouri
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
British Honduras
Meyer
Tesutt Cas
Menrizsa
Father Louis Martin
United States
England
Ireland
Scotland
Ludlow Named Acting Chief Clerk of Treasury
Walter W Ludlow of Minnesota was designated acting chief clerk of the Treasury Department succeeding the late Wallace H Hills. He entered government service in 1897 and has served as secretary to Assistant Secretary P Young for the past two years, with a permanent appointment to follow. The report notes his steady promotion in the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Ludlow
Keep
Shaw
Walter W Ludlow
Minnesota
Treasury Department
Wallace H Hills
United States
Odds on Ocean Race Endymion Second Choice
The Sunbeam, Alsla, Thistle and Atlantic remain on the dry dock for the Great Emperor's Cup race with Atlantic favored by bettors weather permitting. Endymion and Thistle are strong contenders while Hamburg and Hildegarde are the two dark horses. Sunbeam, Hamburg, Hildegarde and Endymion will contest the field with notable staff and crews.
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Hamburg
Hildegante
Lord Brassey
Washington Post
New York
Sunbeam
Alsla
Thistle
Atlantic
New York Yacht Club
East Twenty-third Street
Morae’s
Ahe
Barr
Endymion
Allen
Hamsburg
Adolph Tietjens
Germany
Hildegerde
New London
Tompkineville
Morse’s
Nova Scotia
Dartmouth
Lady Brassey
Mra
A. J. Pakennam
Ourne
England
Coronis
Tueaday
Anna Pellisier Plays Double In Paris London Plot
In a tangled tale set between Paris and London, Anna Pellisier impersonates her sister Annabel to entangle Sir John Ferringhall and his social circle. Ennison grows convinced Anna is honorable, but Courtlaw, loving Anna, warns of deception as relationships strain at White's and en route to America.
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Parla
John Fortinghall
Woria
Cisteesa
John Xoon
Annabel
Tresler
Anne
Maxes
Sir John
Anna
Arabel
Anna Yesivea
Jan Haa
London
St Denia
Cleims
Meysey
David Courtlam
Syaney
Courtin
Brendon
Carlton
Wwe
Inalstoo
Annabe
Nigel Enpison
Bantson
Ada Kote
Paris
Trendog
Anos
White's
Montague Hil
Neysey
Annabél Pullester
Montague Hlm
Briisu
Anna Calla
Ters
Hui i
Joho Ters
Cloning
Markamansiup
Montague Hill
Hampshire
Ennison
Callender
Emnison
Alcide
Emison
Jn Angela
Hanson
Lady Angela
Lady Ferringhall
Diecard
Ferringhall
Moyself
Parie
Mywell
Drummond
Epnison
Cheveney
Cheven
Misa Pelilasier
Wenison
Hall
Ennigon
Courtlaw
Thores
Bmnison
Aes
Miss Pellisster
Pall Mall
David Courtlan
America
Atlantic
Courtiew
Requisition for Standard Oil Officials Fused by Illinois Authorities
May 12 Peoria report says a 10 error was found in requisition papers for two indicted Standard Oil officials. Springfield officials, likely advised by the attorney general, refused to sign as the alleged subornation of perjury occurred in Ohio. State's Attorney Schaeffer questions governor’s involvement and plans to present the matter personally. Sheriff Clay carried papers to Springfield. governor’s secretary received them back with refusal.
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Standard Oil
Ilinois
Peoria
Springfield
Ohio
Schaeffer
Clay
Tazewell County
Standard Old Company
Braun's Status in Doubt Amid Mail Interference Probe
Ambassador Storer reports to the State Department that Hungarian officials are opening the mail of Marcus Braun a Department of Commerce immigrant inspector in Budapest. Loomis forwards the cable to Commerce and Labor to decide actions. The case highlights conflicting views on inspector immunity and diplomatic friction affecting inquiry.
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Ambassador Storer
State Department
Department of Commerce
Storer
Marcus Braun
Lebor
Budapest
Department
Loomis
Department of Commerce and Labor
Braun
Amundsen Reported to Find Northwest Passage
San Francisco dispatch claims Captain Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who left Norway June 17, 1039, is nearing the Pacific coast with Arctic discoveries. Provisions ordered for a whaling vessel to northward suggest success in locating the northwest passage and the north magnetic pole, amid notes of Franklin’s monument mention.
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Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Chicagos
Record-Herald
San Francisco
Robert Amundsen
Norway
Pacific Coast
Greenland
King Willam Land
North Magnetic Pole
Sir John Franklin
Secretary Wilson's Tour Through Southwest States
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrives in Memphis on May 12 to begin a regional tour with Prof J M Bpillman and M A Carleton. A special car over the Southern Railway carries officials toward Little Rock with plans to share Agriculture Department experimental results with Southwest farmers. The itinerary covers Arkansas Texas Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wilson
J M Bpillman
M A. Carleton
Washington
Drg
Southern Railway
Rock Island
Little Rock Ark
Southwest
Agricultural Department
Arkansas
Texas
Fland Indian Territory
Oklaoma
New Regiment Officers Accept Discharge Amid Reorganization
The District National Guard faces a reorganization of the First Regiment, now to be called either the First or Third Regiment. Most officers have accepted honorable discharges except Col May, whose fate to test the legality of General Order No. 5 remains uncertain. Lt Col candidates and a dress parade set for next Monday night at the Armory mark the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District National Guard
Col
Ross
Myer
Harries
May
National Guard
Charles E Qurand
L .H Reichelderfer
Leutenant
Secona
Fonda to Represent District at Travelers' Protective Convention
Charles B Fonda secretary of the Travelers Protective Association Washington branch and Isaac Gans named as delegates to the Savannah convention. Fonda aims to secure next meeting in Washington as the order grows with branches nationwide and increased membership. Spencer FDety reports from St Petersburg on Secretary Hay’s recovery and plans to depart for Paris London and the United States. New judicial offices filled in Illinois with Worcester named U S district attorney and Townsend as U S marshal for the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda
Washington
Charles B Fonda
Stone & Fairfax
Travelers’ Protective Association
Savannah
Isaac Gang
Gans
Endavor
Traveler's Protective Associaton
United States
Mr Kelly
Kelly- Semmes Company
Isaac Gans
R P Andrews
St Petersburg
Spencer F. Déty
Bad Nauheim
Hay
Paris
London
Ing
W OA Worcott
Greenville
A L Townsend
Galesburg
Illinois
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White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Treasury
Shaw Misa
Taft
Mre
Verena
UW Moton
Hitchcock
Osentar of Agriculture
Com- 2
Lamant
Adolphus Andrews
Abasador
Stereburg
Sweden
Coun Fn
Raluan Min
Kn Leger
Mede Tahoe
Wiss Calvo
Laroness Monohaur
Sfes Witter
Ior ‘Hangir Mactinen
Misa Walker Martinez Patise Minter
Ftraeigy
Netherlands
Winterer
Mio Od Maret van Swinderen
Miss Calderon
Gharten Johnstone
Acworth
Edwin
Alley
Ansley
Aubert Mir Braile
Auerbury
Armstrong
Joseph Wo Babcock
Hoary
Bauchal
Bourne
Berentzen
Walter OG Srg
George Botts
À Hluwa
Fols
Vox
T A Brandt
Wol Breckinridge
Ugo Lean
T Brimaon
Bruneer
A Brann
Jobayrne
Mise Byrne
Danlol Barths
Panama Canal
Hoose
Popes
Propaganda
Ao Hoe Ta
Rome
Jord
Pope
Thiste
Thte
Rudolph Meter
Black Papa
Wills
Chesley
Callal
India
Lan Fhiaves
Hays
Willet N. Hays
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Willam F Comly
New Jersey
Thomas Wordin
Yacht Atlantic
Anna the Adventuress
Phillips Oppenheim
Bridge
the Empire
Ennizon
Aleidé
Emizon
Ambassador’s
Manisen
Pelliaster
Agnew
al Ecmmett Foster
New York City
P. G. Affeck
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