Anarchist Plot Shocks Paris as King Alfonso Escapes
Paris reports a bomb attempt on King Alfonso with several injured and ten or more wounded. Police focus on Arsene Arnould as a key suspect while Franco Spanish anarchists are linked to the plot. President Loubet and officials extend condolences and tighten security at Chalons maneuvers.
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Paris
Alfonso
France
Loubet
Opera House
Chalons-sur- Marne
Barmy Corps
Orsay Palace
the Invalides
Chalons
Louvre
Rue de Rivoli
Arsene Arnould
Arnould
William
d'Orsay Palace
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Fernando Robino
M. Mouquin
Secret Service
Report of Rev. Dr. Mills Adopted
Springfield Mass June 1 The Congregational Home Missionary society adopted the Mills report proposing a single national society with state alliances and a Chicago secretary. The plan awaits implementation after next year. Officers elected include President H C King Ohio and vice presidents James B Angell Michigan and Justice David Brewer Washington.
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Springfield
Mass
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Charles S. Mills
St. Louis
Chicago
H. C. King
Ohio
James B. Angell
Michigan
David B. Brewer
Washington
320 Acres Now the Limit for Public Land Purchases
Washington reports the commissioner of the general land office has issued instructions barring future acquisitions of more than 320 acres of non mineral public land under existing laws. Previously buyers could expand under timber and stone and soldier additional homestead laws.
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Washington
The
General Land Office
Ex Mayor W H Davey Sells His Interest in Chequamegon
Ex mayor William H. Davey sells his one half of the Chequamegon in Butte after 11 years in partnership with Jesse L. Holmes. Davey retires from active business to step back from operations and plans to make Butte his home again.
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Butte
William H. Davey
Jesse L. Holmes
Davey
Japanese naval losses revealed from 1904 Port Arthur blockade
Tokyo reports the loss of ships during the Port Arthur blockade in 1904. Yashima sunk by a mine May 13, Akatsuki by a mine May 17, Oshima in collision May 17. Hayatori by a mine Sept 3. Alago struck a rock Nov 6. Takasago by a mine Dec 12.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Yashima
Port Arthur
Akatsuki
Oshima
Liao Tung Peninsula
Hayatori
Alago
Takasago
Locomotive order for Japan reaches new total
A Philadelphia firm received an order for 150 locomotives for the Japanese government, bringing the total ordered this year to 250. All engines must be delivered in Japan before December.
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Philadelphia
Imperial Government of Japan
Japan
Government reports show May deficit and 11 month totals
The May 1905 monthly statement shows total receipts of 13,758,988 and expenditures of 46,719,000 leaving a 2,960,122 deficit. For 11 months the deficit totals 36,649,680 with receipts by customs internal revenue and miscellaneous given and Panama canal and war department outlays noted.
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Washington
Panama Canal
War Department
Navy
National Bank Note Circulation Report for May 1905
The monthly statement from the comptroller of the currency shows the total national bank note circulation at $488,327,516 at May 31 1905, up $42,338,951 for the year and $7,082,571 for the month. Circulation secured by U S bonds totaled $456,229,096, up $48,960,062 yearly and $7,091,330 monthly. Circulation by lawful money stood at $32,088,420, down $6,621,111 for the year and $8,759 for the month. Bonds on deposit to secure circulation notes were $461,150,290 and to secure public deposits $81,887,950.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
Openings Noted as Portland Lewis and Clark Exposition Begins
The opening ceremony in Portland for the Lewis and Clark exposition drew cheers for President Goode and Governor Chamberlain. Speakers included Jefferson Myers, George H. Williams, Clarence D. Clark, James A. Tawney, H. A. Taylor, Joseph G. Cannon, and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.
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Oregon
United States
Goode
George E. Chamberlain
State of
Chamberlain
Portland
Lewis and Clark Corporation
Jefferson Myers
State Commission
George H. Williams
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
United States Senate
Senator Clark
James A. Tawney
Federal
House of Representatives
Congressman Tawney
H. A. Taylor
the Treasury
United States Government Board
Joseph G. Cannon
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Mr. Fairbanks
Bribery Charges Arise From Teamsters Strike Plot
Chicago report details bribery allegations by President Shea and Albert Young claiming $10,000 was offered to spark a Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward strike. Witnesses describe meetings, refusals, and self incrimination concerns as grand jury probing continues.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward 42 Co
Chicago
Employers’ Teaming Company
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Albert Young
Young and Shea
Teamsters
Montgomery Ward & Co
Young
Barnes
Team Owners’ Association
Mather
Frick report urges overhaul of Equitable leadership and policies
The Frick inquiry into the Equitable Life Assurance Society criticizes the president and vice presidents, condemns insider syndicate connections, lax management, and excessive salaries. It urges reorganizing life insurance toward straight life policies and ending preferred dividend policies, signaling broad upheaval across New York insurers.
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New York
Frick
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
President Roosevelt Opens Lewis and Clark Exposition
In Washington on June 1 President Roosevelt, with cabinet members and distinguished guests, pressed a button at 4:22 p.m. in the White House East Room to formally open the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland. An electric flash, chimes, and a national salute followed the key press.
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Roosevelt
White House
Oregon
Goode
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Portland
Exposition
Japanese Overpower Russians on Vessel
Japanese recapture the Daishen after a prize crew from Vladivostok took the 700 ton steamer toward Korea. The Japanese aboard the Daishen attacked the prize crew, recaptured the vessel, and steered it to Gensan and then to Sasebo where Russian prisoners were moved ashore. Three damaged Russian vessels drifted ashore off Nagato.
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Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Hokaido
Gensan
Korea
Gensang
Sasebo
Nagato
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Spain
Arnould—Police Re
King On
Brophy
Hood River
Ferndell
Ontario County
Sprague, Warner & Co
Epicures
DR. Mills
W. H. Davey
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Terra Incognita
Far East
Orient
Alexander Christie
Oregon City
New York State Building
Exposition Midway
New York State
Exposition Directorate
Great Northwest
Frick Report
Kirschbaum
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
HONG
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Burlington
H. F. Ruger
East Broadway
Mont
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Northern Pacific Railway
Spokane
Seattle
Mt. Shasta
North Coast Limited
W. H. Merriman
Gen’ Agt
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