Czar May Insist On More War After Naval Disaster
Russian fleet disaster at the straits near Korea leaves Vladivostok vessels damaged and Admiral Rojestvensky captured with wounds. Tokyo reports three Japanese torpedo boats sunk and two hospital ships detained on Hague convention concerns. Tsarskoe-Selo ministers and imperial family gather amid uncertain policy, while public anger mounts at St Petersburg bureaucracy.
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Tsu Tsiand
Rojestvensky
Vladivostock
Almaz
Grozny
Brava
Terosiahty
Tokio
Rojestvensy
Russet
Tsarskoe-Selo
Alexieff
St. Petersburg
Khusskur
Manchuria
Voelkersam
Togo
Sasebo
Enquist
Straits of Korea
Ito
Nebogatoff
Russia
Orel
Nikoli
Apraxine
Seniavin
Korean Strait
Prospects of Peace Talk Rise in Paris Messages
Washington reports a cautious hope for peace amid Russia's war aims. Officials say final decisions rest with Emperor Nicholas and a small inner circle. Moral pressure from France Britain and the United States is seen aiding peace while Germany leans toward prolongation.
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Paris
Russia
Nicholas
Pacific
France
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Rouvier
Mukden
Morocco
Straits of Korea
Cme
Washington Considers Peace Talks Amid Unclear Steps
President weighs peace negotiations with cabinet and foreign officials but no definite moves have been taken. A possible coordinated effort by several powers including the United States to end hostilities in the Far East seems likely, though Russia’s next course remains undecided after a major naval battle.
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Russia
Washington
United States
Far East
St. Petersburg
Despatches Bring Oslabya Crew Back To Vladivostok
The torpedo boat destroyer Bravo arrived this morning carrying aboard four officers and seventeen men of the battleship Oslabya. In St Petersburg Tsarist authorities discuss the imperial family’s fate, wartime strategy, and whether to convene a national assembly amidst Russian naval setbacks.
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Vladivostock
Bravo
Oslabya
St. Petersburg
Tsareskoe-Selo
National Assembly
Battle of Sea of Japan Named by Admiral Togo
Tokyo reports Admiral Togo named the sea battle fought from May 21 to around Okino and Orlems islands the naval Battle of the Sea of Japan. Russian Admiral Sørestvensky and Vice Admiral Enoquist were captured with prisoners over 5,000. Japanese losses were minor with only three torpedo boats lost.
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Tokio
Togo
Okino Island
Orlems Island
Sea of Japan
Enoquist
Admmdtral Horestvensky
Washington
Tokyo
Nehagotoff
Nicoll I
Orel
Apraxine
Hkorestvensky
Sasebo Naval Hospital
Equitable Board Hears Frick Report On Radical Recommendations
The Equitable Life board met in New York to review a long investigative report led by Henry C. Frick. Directors reserved judgment and pledged secrecy as discussion ran nearly two hours, with adjournment to Friday and no public release date set. Separately in Bloomington and Flagstaff a former IU student now at Lowell University captured twenty Canals of Mars photographs, a milestone achievement.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Henry C. Frick
Frick
Bloomington
Ind
CC. O. Lempland
Indiana University
Lowell University
Flagstaff
Ariz
Mares
Don Francisco Silvela En Route to Death in Madrid
May 21 Madrid reports eminent statesman and former Spanish premier Don Francisco Silvela is dying. The veteran politician, noted for his long service, faces a critical condition as medical staff strive to stabilize him.
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Tps Inne
Madrid
Francisco Silvela
Lorenz Reveals Great Scheme in Post Office Conspiracy
George F. Lorenz of Toledo testifies in the Crawford conspiracy trial, detailing an agreement with August Machen and the Groffs to secure contracts to furnish letter carriers satchels for the post office. He says Crawford, New York firm Postal Device and Lock, and meetings in early June 1902 aided the scheme.
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Washington
George FE. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
August W. Machen
Samuel
Diller B. Groff
Poice Department
Tony
William G. Crawford
Machen
Lorenz
Crawford
Loreng
Post Office Department
Postal Device and Lock Company of
New York
Attempt to Assassinate King Alfonso in Paris
An assassination attempt on King Alfonso occurred at midnight in Paris as he left the Grand Opera with President Loubet. A bomb exploded near the royal carriage, injuring five, maiming horses, and wounding or killing several. the king and president escaped unharmed and remained composed during inquiries. Authorities detained the alleged bomber and two others in connection with the plot.
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Paris
Alfonso
Loubet
Grand Opera House
DARED GIRL TO DROP PLATE THEN TROUBLE FOLLOWED
Denver Colorado May 381 A mutiny and riot broke out at the State Home and Industrial School for Girls twelve miles south of Denver. Seven girls escaped while others damaged property valued at five to ten thousand dollars and attempted to burn a building. A pursuit followed as one escaped girl was recaptured and a riderless chase occurred on the road. Reports say they robbed a man of his watch and valuables.
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Denver
Colo
State Hom and Industrial School For Girls
China
Five Die In Gunnison Tunnel Disaster
In Montrose Colorado on May 31 at least five men were killed and two seriously injured in a cave in at the Gunnison reclamation tunnel. Rescues followed as twenty one men were saved exhausted from the shaft sixty feet deep. A second cave in hampered efforts and a new shaft is being sunk to reach the entombed workers.
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Montrose
Colo
Gunnison Reclamation
Edward Shuler
Gettysburg
Floyd Woodrube
A. B. Sthrel
Oklahoma
Charles Hornhart
James Cassidy
Taylor
Fred Gross
Gross
New York Real Sensation In Theft Case
Reward of 10000 offered for return of letters stolen from a private safe in a wealthy New York family home. Jewel stash valued at 60000 plus stock certificates missing. Detectives suspect the 23 year old son, tied to a fifteen year skeleton scandal, as the thief amid concerns over funding a affluent engagement.
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New York
Chinese Chamber Backs Boycott Over Exclusive Treaty
In Manila on May 31 the Chinese Chamber of Commerce voted to align with the treaty and support a boycott of American merchandise in retaliation for the new exclusive accord.
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Manila
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Employers and Riots Spark Federal Injunctions in Chicago
Judge Kohl upheld federal jurisdiction over injunction bills filed by express companies against striking teamsters amid unrest. Bosses’ lawyers challenge the inter state commerce link while labor leaders face grand jury questioning. Protests calm with limited skirmishes and added deliveries under police protection.
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Chicago
Kohlsaat
Teamsters
Mayer
Employers’ Association
United States
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Grand Jury
International
Teamsters Union
Express
Morning Journal’s steady growth secures top NM circulation
The Albuquerque Morning Journal reports rising daily circulation, affirming its status as the only seven day newspaper in New Mexico. The paper notes subscribers grow steadily as new readers seek Albuquerque news, though total gains remain gradual.
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Morning Journal
Ibwaquerque
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Morning Journal
New Mexico
Bonaparte Named Navy Secretary to Succeed Morton
Washington May 31 President Roosevelt announced Chas J Bonaparte of Baltimore will be secretary of the navy succeeding Paul Morton who will retire July 1 to supervise subway plans in New York City The change is not expected to affect other cabinet positions Bonaparte has long been a trusted adviser to the president and aided on postal fraud investigations indicating a strong service reform stance
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chas. J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Moody
Bonaparte
Morton
Oosevelt
Holmes Conrad
Bonaparte Haseen
Roose
William H. Moody
Msachusetts
Theatrical trust to stand trial on conspiracy charge
Twenty four members of the theatrical managers association face trial on conspiracy in the Metcalfe case. City Magistrate Joseph Pool ruled that a theater is not private property and that a critic cannot be barred for published criticisms, denying the defendants' exclusion defense.
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New York
Theatrical Trust
Joseph Pool
West Side
James 8
Metcalfe
Theatrical Managers’ Association
Marc Klaw
al Erlanger
Oscar Hammerstein
Daniel Prohman
Charles M. Burnham
Joseph K. Brooks
Heinrich ‘Onried
James H. Curtin
Martin Dickson
Frank McKee
J. W. Rosene Juest
Rol. Braden
Joseph L. Springs
Leo Teller
W. C. Watson
Percy Williams
W. ¢ Jordan Alf, Hayman
Leo. Krauss
BE. D, Stair
W. FP
Keogh
JL. le Lichenstein
Antonio Paster
Hery KL. Harris
Poot
Canal Supply Stations Set by Isthmian Commission
The Isthmian canal commission has established purchasing and supply stations at New York New Orleans and San Francisco as of May 31 in Washington.
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Washington
The
Isthmian Canal Commission
New York
New Orleans
San Francico
Southern Pacific Seeks Carson City Meeting on Rail Transfer
H M Yerring ton of the Virginia and Truckee railroad calls all stockholders to attend a June 24 meeting at Carson City to arrange the transfer of the line to another corporation. It is believed Southern Pacific Railroad seeks the line.
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Southern Pacific
Reno
Nev
H. M. Yerrington
Virginia and Truckee Railroad
Carson City
Southern Paige Railroad Company
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