King Alfonso Receives Enthusiastic London Welcome
King Alfonso visited London amid grand state events. The procession passed under arches of flags as crowds cheered. A gold casket held the city’s address of welcome, and a luncheon followed at the guild hall with royal and political dignitaries.
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London
Alfonso
Guildhall
England
Spain
John Pound
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Ranelagh
Lord Lansdowne
Canterbury
Whitelaw Reid
Balfour
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Marchioness of
Londonderry
Rouvier Takes Up New Work as Foreign Affairs Chief
Paris June 7 Premier Rouvier as minister of foreign affairs directs the foreign office today meeting with department chiefs on pending questions. Jules Cambon attends aid talks as possible successor to Delcasse. Reports say Rouvier will surrender finance to focus on foreign affairs and cabinet changes may shift ambassadors in Vienna Berlin and St Petersburg.
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Paris
Rouvier
Foreign Office
Jules Cambon
Spain
M. Delcasse
M. Rouvier
Loubet
Public Instruction
Poincare
Baudin
Marquis de Reverseaux
Vienna
M. Bihourd
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Knights of Columbus hold first national council session
In Los Angeles on June 7 the Knights of Columbus began its national council with committee appointments and reports. Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and Secretary Daniel Colwell reviewed a Dec 31 1904 balance of 1 243 526 with most assets in securities. A Southern California celebration at San Juan Capistrano followed, hosting 5 000 visitors with Bishop Conaty speaking before a barbecue and sports.
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Los Angeles
National Council of the Knights of Columbus
Edward L. Hearn
Daniel Colwell
Southern California
San Juan Capistrano
Conaty
Funeral honors mark burial of Gen Henry V Boynton at Arlington
Gen Henry V Boynton, soldier journalist and publicist, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with distinctive military and civic honors. The ceremony followed his long public career and conformed to his rank of brigadier general despite his civilian status at death.
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Washington
Henry Vanness Boynton
National Cemetery
Arlington
War Department
Secretary Hay Leaves London for Baltic Voyage to New York
Secretary Hay and Mrs. Hay depart London for Liverpool to board the White Star steamer Baltic for New York. A royal car was provided for the secretary, whom Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Carter saw off along with a few friends.
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London
Hay
Liverpool
White Star Line
Baltic
New York
Reid
Carter
Cortez to Confer With Roosevelt on Colombia Ties
Enrique Cortez, former Colombian foreign relations minister and current confidential agent, arrived in New York on a mission to Washington to discuss re establishing friendly relations with the United States and President Roosevelt.
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New York
Enrique Cortez
Colombia
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Flood Causes Train Wreck Near Colfax Wisconsin
Information from Wisconsin Central offices reports engine mail car and baggage car of eastbound passenger train No 2 plunged through a Colfax bridge into the river due to the flood. There were no fatalities.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Colfax
Millers Open 3rd National Convention in Kansas City
Millers from across the United States attend the opening session of the third annual convention of the Millers' National association in Kansas City. Read were annual reports from President Espenshied of St. Louis, Secretary L. T. Jamme of Chicago, and traffic manager Herbert Bradley of New York.
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Kansas City
United States
The
Millers’ National Association
Espenshied
St. Louis
L. T. Jamme
Chicago
Herbert Bradley
New York
Treasury Chief Roberts Addresses Kansas Bankers
Eilig H. Roberts United States treasurer spoke to the Kansas Bankers Association in Topeka on June 7 outlining bank growth from 1900 to 1905, rising note circulation, and rising government outlays. He warned of a revenue deficit despite sizable depositories and cash reserves. J B Adams of Edorado warned that state legislatures threaten banks with reform pressures.
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Topeka
Kean
Eilig H. Roberts
United States
Kansas Bankers’ Association
Roberts
Panama Canal
Treasury
J. B. Adams
Ejidorado
Kan
Association
Des Moines Named Next Convention Host for Missionary Society
The national convention of the Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church selected Des Moines Iowa as the site for next year’s annual meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs W P White of Albany New York State, Vice Presidents Mrs Edger McDill of Indiana and Miss Margaret Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Secretary Miss Mary W Porter of Latorbe Pa, Treasurer Mrs J B Hill of Pittsburgh. The session in Albany included committee reports on foreign and home missions and a decision to extend the missionary field in the coming year.
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Albany
Ore
Women's General Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Iowa
W. P. White
Edger McDill
Indiana
Margaret Mitchell
Pittsburg
Mary W. Porter
Latorbe
J. B. Hill
Despondent ranch employee commits suicide near Lewistown
Enos Lake 24, an employee of the Hatch ranch, was found dead in his room seven miles from Lewistown. He shot himself with a revolver after leaving a letter to a friend in the East saying he was tired of living. The motive remains unknown.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
William Hatch
Enos Lake
Hatch
Lake
Towboat W. W. O'Neill Sinks After Collision in Canal
The towboat W. W. O'Neill, among the largest in river service, struck an obstruction in the canal near Louisville and sank. Captain Carrolton and a crew of 25 escaped uninjured. The vessel was valued at 100000 dollars.
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Louisville
W. W. O'Neill
River Service
Carrolton
Schilling's Best Tea Making Guide Noted in Text
A fragment references Schilling's Best Tesse books and lessons on making good tea. It appears as a catalog note or instructional snippet highlighting tea preparation. The readable portion mentions a publication or guide about tea making.
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Schilling
Butte Man Weds Miss Maud Galen in Helena Cathedral
The largest wedding of the year in Helena took place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts. Thomas J. Walker of Butte and Miss Maud Galen were married by Right Rev. John P. Carroll with a lilac decor theme. Senator T H Carter gave the bride away. A buffet breakfast followed at Senator Carter’s residence. The couple plan to reside in Butte after a westward honeymoon to Portland and Victoria, B C.
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Standard
Helena
Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts
Thomas J. Walker
Butte
Maud Galen
Hugh Galen
John P. Carroll
Victor Day
S. J. Sullivan
Albert Frank
Co. T. Pigot
Bradford Ellis
Miss Leech
Washington
Glenn Harrington
T. H. Carter
Senator Carter
Mrs. Walker
West
Portland
Victoria
B. C
New Chief for Dillon
Dillon chooses Bert Williams as police chief after Daniel Ward retires. Williams, previously deputy assessor and former deputy sheriff, was confirmed by the city council at the June meeting.
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Standard
Dillon
B. F. White
Bert Williams
Daniel Ward
Williams
Burlington Officials Having a Great Time in Yellowstone
A telegram from F. E. Bell at Northern Pacific reports Burlington officials led by A. B. Crawford W. S. Jones F. C. Sharon and R. N. Crozier have arrived at Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone after a three day trip enjoying the trip as the best time of their lives.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific
F. E. Bell
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Chicago
Burlington
Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Crawford
Galesburg, Nl
S. Jones
Iowa
F. C. Sharon
Southwestern
Kansas City
R. N. Crozier
St. Joseph
Smithsonian accountant arrested for long running embezzlement
William K. Karr, a Smithson ian Institution accountant and government disbursing agent, was arrested in Washington on embezzlement charges totaling 46 000 dollars. He confessed the thefts spanned about 15 years, using Smithsonian checks for various payments.
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Washington
William K. Karr
Smithsonian Institution
Memphis
National Editorial Association Opened in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma June seventh the twentieth annual convention of the National Editorial Association opened at the Brooks Opera House with 787 delegates. A special train from St Louis carrying over 500 delegates was delayed by a cloudburst at Osage Indian Territory and arrived at 3 PM. After welcome addresses the convention adjourned until Thursday morning. Delegates were given a reception and ball tonight.
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Guthrie
Okla
National Editorial Association
Brooks Opera House
Osage
I. T
St. Louis
Commercial Club
Fire on steamer State of California raises loss to 25000
Fire swept the forward hold of the steamship State of California in San Francisco at dawn. The blaze caused $25,000 damage as water poured into the hold. the ship listed and barely avoided capsizing when hawsers held her to the wharf during loading before a scheduled sailing.
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San Francisco
State of California
Postmaster General Cortelyou Delivers Illinois Commencement Address
Urbania Illinois June 7 large crowd from across the state attended the University of Illinois commencement exercises. Postmaster General Cortelyou delivered the commencement address and was warmly greeted by President James.
Miners Convention Supports Nanaimo Strikers
At the Western Federation of Miners session in Salt Lake City sympathy and support were voted for the Nanaimo strikers. Daniel Livingston, BC delegate, was dispatched with federation credentials to conduct the strike.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Western Federation of Miners
Nanaimo
British Columbia
Daniel Livingston
Everett Record Sold in Receiver Sale
Everett Washington June 7 Receiver B W Sherwood sold the Everett Evening Record to A J Blethin of Seattle for 4500 dollars. The sale is set for confirmation June 17. Creditors will receive about 50 cents on the dollar.
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Everett
Wash
B. W. Sherwood
Everett Evening Record
A. J. Blethin
Seattle
The Empress Birthday Honored in St Petersburg
St Petersburg marks the empress birthday with decorations and flags. No imperial proclamation was issued today, disappointing some ожидавших.
Beriah Wilkins Dies in Washington Post Proprietor
Beriah Wilkins, proprietor of the Washington Post, died in Washington today after a long career in journalism and publishing.
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Washington
Norway Severs Union with Sweden and Becomes Independent
The storthing's bold move leads to Norway's independence from Sweden. Premier Berner praises the act while vowing to defend the step by force if needed. Crown Prince Gustav may return, with talks of a new Norwegian king and potential Danish royal links shaping the future.
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Sweden
Norway
Oscar
House of Bernadotte
Valdemar
Christian
Denmark
King Oscar Protests Swedish Action on Storthing Move
King Oscar telegrammed M. Berner, protesting to Premier Michelsen over the council of state's action. Stockholm papers claim a revolution has occurred though the union remains intact until Sweden's sanction completes the disruption.
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Oscar
M. Berner
the Storthing
Michelsen
Council of State
Stockholm
Storthing
Sweden
Great Excitement Prevails in Sweden
Stockholm on June 7 reports a strong patriotic demonstration of loyalty to King Oscar in response to the Norwegian coup. A large procession and shows of sympathy filled the night as citizens gathered to express support for the monarchy.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Oscar
Royal procession at Rosendal castle amid Norwegian storthing crisis
Crowds accompanied by bands went to Rosendal castle where bands played the national anthem and the king and royal family appeared on a balcony to cheers. A bouquet was given to the king as the populace stayed outwardly calm while King Oscar held an evening council on the crisis. Stockholm papers view the Norwegian storthing action as very serious.
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Rosendal
Oscar
Stockholm
Storthing
King Oscar Refuses Norwegian Crown for His Son
London dispatch from the Stockholm correspondent reports that King Oscar has refused the Norwegian throne on behalf of his son, signaling a royal succession development.
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London
Stockholm
the Standard
Oscar
Revolution in Norway shocks Europe yet peaceful in method
London reports a sudden Norway coup d etat with possible shift to a Norwegian republic. Observers note Russia's distant wars and Emperor William’s muted stance imply European concern about immediate complications and the future of the Norwegian throne.
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London
Norway
Europe
Russia
Far East
William
Oscar
Norway Norway Crisis Deepens as Union Fears Rise
The article reports on Norwegian separatist pressures amid a consular dispute and possible Danish or Swedish mediation. It notes royal veto limits, British sympathy for Sweden, and Oslo anxiety as King Oscar’s health declines and parliament plans an extraordinary session with no immediate action expected.
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Storthings
Sweden
Oscar
House of Bernadotte
Norway
Morning Post
Hague
John M Moore Elected to Congress in Houston Special
John M. Moore, the Democratic nominee, wins the special election to represent Texas Eighth District succeeding the late John Eckney. Election held in Houston.
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Houston
Tex
John M. Moore
Eighth
John Eckney
Treasury Statement Shows Cash and Gold Balances
Treasury report dated June 7 lists available cash balance at 132,409,462 dollars and gold holdings at 70,338,801 dollars.
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Washington
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Johan Street
King Oscar
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Havana
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