Russians Claim Surprise Russian Fleet At Manila Fight
Interned men report the Japanese fleet surprised the Russian squadron off Manila. Russians lacked action readiness and batteries were unmanned as torpedo boats and fast Japanese craft broke the line. Encirclement by Japanese ships doomed the fleet with heavy shell and torpedo blows.
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Jaaplan Khipe
Kuesleane
Manila
Seine Ig & Wester
Hmnee
Tego
del Weer
Moss
Kansas City leaders plan Washington trip over Creek tax ruling
Secretary Clendening of the Kansas City Commercial Club travels to Washington with a delegation of Indian Territory merchants to protest Secretary Hitchcock's Creek tribal tax ruling. Muskogee bankers Hopkins and Avers joined directors to seek club support in what they call a business fight.
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Kansas City
FE. M. Clendening
C. C. Avers
Muskogee
Commercial Club
Indian Territory
Farmers' Co-Operative Shippline Meeting in Topeka
The annual meeting of the Farmers' Co-Operative Shippline association is held in Topeka with delegates from Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas. A contest surrounds the election of B Hoffman of Enterprise as central manager and allegations arise that some members are pushing pooling schemes against Kansas anti-tibet law, to be investigated by the association.
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Topeka
Kans
Farmers’ Co-Operative Fhippine Association
Nebraska
Olahoma
Kansas
B. Hoffman
Enterprise
Msunacer
Evein Lealers
Fire destroys oil tanks at Milliken works in Independence
A fire at WH Milliken's oil facility in Independence Kansas destroyed two tanks and spread to a third. The tanks were full of oil and logs, totaling an estimated loss of about $8000. No further details on cause or injuries are provided.
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Independence
Kan
Cleveland
Thessay Nieht
Germany Pushes Morocco Conference to London
The Associated Press reports Germany has sent an identical note to Madrid signatories proposing an international conference on Morocco. It is unclear if any power has replied.
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Germany
Morocco
London
Associated Press
Governor Hoch Announces Daughter Anna Will Christen Battleship Kansas
In Wichita on June 9 Gov Hoch revealed that his youngest daughter Anna will christen the battleship Kansas after delivering the graduation address at Friends University. The ceremony details remain to be announced as preparations continue.
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Wichita
Kan
Hoch
Friends University
Anna
Kansas
Young Man Arrested for Forgery in Salina
William Green a 17 year old with a Kansas City home was arrested in Salina for forging a ten dollar check on J T Wells a real estate dealer.
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William ¢Been
Salina
Kan
Wiliam Green
Kansas City
J. T. Wells
Germany Pushes Morocco Conference Threatening Tense Diplomatic Ties
Paris reports Germany’s note to the powers proposing an international Morocco conference, seen as signaling Germany as the driving force behind the move despite Berlin’s claim Morocco invites the conference. Officials cite Article 17 of the 1886 Madrid treaty, and France questions its political scope versus protection of foreigners.
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Paris
Germany
Morocco
France
Berlin
Lucius Fairchild
United States
Washington
Prance
Poemier Heavier
Royal Neighbors elects officers in Topeka Iowa system
The Royal Neighbors of Amelia in Topeka Kansas held an election by the Australian system with returns pending. No contests except on the supreme board of managers. Mrs. E Watts of Omaha re elected supreme oracle. The beneficiary board may see changes as reform talks continue. J A Lonard’s spot likely goes to Miss Lulu Teeo. Enright of Kansas City and Smith of Mankato re appointed. The meeting adjourned Friday evening.
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Topeka
Kan
Amelia
Supreme Board of Managers
Supreme Oracle
E. Watts
Omaha
J. A Lonard
Lulu Teeo
E. A. Enright
Kansas City
B.D. Smith
Mankato
Mipn
Union Men Arrested In Philadelphia Shooting Case
Portwood branch union members of the National Structural Iron Workers’ union were jailed after a meeting turned violent. One officer is said to be hospitalized in Washington while others refuse to name the shooter. Detectives from the city are pursuing leads.
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Philadelphia
National Structural Iran Worker
Srd Bridge Hullers’ Union
Washington
Mien
Thervesdas Nieht
Carse
Union
New Cinder
Toex
Famis
Government retaliation of railway rates debate at national conference
Prof Hugo Ro Meser of the University of Chicago argues at a National Cap federation meeting that public remands on railway rates should ensure reasonableness. He says efforts to eliminate secret rebates have slowed the decline of rates and spurred adoption of the tentative tariff.
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Kansas
Cin
Meldune
Hugo Ro Meser
Universit of
Chisago
Cap
Federation of Miller Riday
Mayor Fite Drops Charges Over Tribal Tax Clash
Muskoree 1 TL reports Mayor Fite dismisses charges against Indian police amid clashes with merchants who refused tribal tax payments. No further arrests planned as Inspector Wright follows telegraphic instructions from Secretary Hitchcock to continue tax collection.
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Muskoree
Fite
Wright
Hitchcock
Press Correspondent Freed After Detention in Japan
Nagasaki reports the press steamer Industrie arrives from Sasebo where a correspondent Cree had been detained since the ship's capture on March 28. Chicago Daily News' Bannier also released from naval prison where he had been held.
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Nagasaki
Apt
Navy Secretary Meets Mayor On Prince Louis Visit Plans
Pan Morton secretary of the navy called on Mayor McClellan in his official capacity to discuss entertaining Prince Louis of Battenburg who will visit New York with a British fleet in October. Prince Louis is an admiral in the British navy and nephew of King Edward vii.
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Prince Leute
New York
Pan Morton
Navy
Mayor McClellan
Prince Louis of
Norway breaks union with Sweden hoists flag at Akershus fort
Christiania June 10 Norwegian tri color raised over Akershus fort and nationwide, replacing the Union flag as the Stortings dissolves the union. About 30 000 spectators and troops salute, with the crowd singing and cheering amid the national ceremony. Baron Wedel-Jarisbert seeks immediate relief from Madrid post. other ministers abroad considered. Gustave entertains crowds in Stockholm as Sweden mulls extraordinary session to respond. Norway’s action sparks sympathy and strong reactions across capitals.
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Christiania
Akershus
Storting
Sweden
Sons of Norway
Coud
Mony Baron von Wedel-Jarisbert
Norway
Madrid
Washington
Rome
Bijornstjerne Bjorson
Dog Bite Causes Boy’s Death in Nevada
Nevada scene reports a four year old boy, John Kennedy, died of hydrophobia after being bitten by a dog on March 1 near Fidorado Springs. He received treatment here after several weeks and a mad stone application that failed to save him.
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Roy
Nevada
John
John Kennedy
Fidorado Springs
Fatal Bridge Accident in Chetopa Kansas
Art Finley was killed when a traction engine collapsed on Town creek bridge as he crossed it in Chetopa Kansas authorities report.
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Chetopa
Kan
Art Finley
Town Creek
Resume of Chicago store drivers talks with employers
Chicago reports drivers have resumed negotiations with employers aiming for a fresh peace conference. President Shea offers to exclude the employers association attorney and himself to allow direct talks between teamsters and employers. He faces a subpoena to Wheaton, New Jersey, in a railroad damages suit tied to the 1894 strike. The team owners plan another meeting Saturday to decide on deliveries to boycotted houses.
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Chicago
Shea
Teamsters
Employers’ Association
Wheaton
Team Owners Association
Yellow Fever Death in New York on Swinburne Island
Frank O'Leary of Buffalo died at the government hospital on Swinburne Island from yellow fever. He fell ill aboard the steam ship Seguranca en route from Colon to New York and was later transferred to the hospital on arrival. The Seguranca carried about 150 passengers, many of whom had left Panama Canal posts due to Isthmus health conditions.
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New York
Frank O'Leary
Buffalo
Government Hospital
Swinburne Island
Colon
Panama Canal
Krause Found Guilty in Enclosures on Public Lands Case
A jury in Omaha on June 10 returned verdicts finding John second Herman Krause and co defendants guilty of maintaining enclosures on public lands. Krause was also found guilty of intimidating Theodore Osborne Edward Whetstone and others to stop them from using the Krause enclosure.
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Omaha, Neb
John 2Nd
Herman Krause
John Krause
Theodore Osborne
Edward Whetstone
Krause
Hyde Denies Selling Equitable Stock Amid Talks
New York June 16. James H. Hyde denies plans to sell his stock in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The denial came from the society offices, while reports indicate negotiations for a transfer of Hyde holdings may proceed.
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Mr. Hyde
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hde
Equitable
Death of traveling man found in Lorraine hotel room
W B Davenport a traveling man was found dead in his room at the Lorraine hotel in Coffeyville Kansas. He is from Vinita Oklahoma and has two sons in Oklahoma City and Waco Texas. The cause of death is not known. FORCED TO INTERN.
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Coffeyville
Kan
W. B. Davenport
Lorraine
Vinita T
Oklahoma City
Waco
Tex
Russian warships interned at Manila harbor under guns
Secretary reports Governor Wright telegram that Russian warships did not depart Manila within 24 hours and are now interned behind breakwater under Ohio and Monadnock guns. Rear Admiral Train confirms internment and says coal is limited and officers and men paroled with no further war participation.
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Washington
Aft
Wright
Manila
Train
Ohio
Monadk Rock
Navy Department
Admiral Train
Gov. Wright
Des Moines Bank Officers Elected at State Association
The To Wa State Bankos Association elected officers at its Des Moines convention. Doel Vekkee of Mediaplis was named president, John J. Varge of Rockville vice president, Senator J. T. Brooks of Wedrick treasurer, and J. M. Dinwiddie of Cedar Rapids secretary. Retiring President Ackley Tinchard of Shineer was chosen as a delegate to the Washington D. C. national convention in October, and Cedar Rapids was selected as the next meeting site.
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Tes Moines
To Wa State Bankos’ Association
Des Moines
Doel VekKee
Mediaplis
John J. Varge
Rockville
J. T. Brooks
Wedrick
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Rapid
Ackley Tinchard
Shineer
Washington
Dpd. C
Cedar Rapids
Association
French Decoration for American Officer in Paris
Capt. yi Bentley Mott the retiring American military attaché in Paris received the Legion of Honor with a letter from former Foreign Minister Delcasse. His successor Capt. William S. Guignard arrived to assume duties while Mott stays in Paris until September to join Gen. Adna R. Chaffee on the American mission staff for the French army maneuvers.
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Paris
Yi Bentley Mott
Delcasse
Mott
William S. Guignard
Adna R. Chaffee
Flood crest passes as Grand River flood lingers
Grand Rapids Michigan reports the crest of the Grand River flood has passed. The river remains nearly stationary with a barely perceptible fall. The north dike holds while the west side sees greater flooding as water backs up from below. Hundreds of homes are surrounded as the flooded area may expand even as the river recedes.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand River
Weather Bureau
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