End of the War Is Now in Sight Ident Roosevelt
A historical note declares that the end of the war is in sight with recognition of President Roosevelt. The item emphasizes a turning point and public anticipation as Allied victory approaches.
11 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1905
Page
1
A historical note declares that the end of the war is in sight with recognition of President Roosevelt. The item emphasizes a turning point and public anticipation as Allied victory approaches.
Washington reports confirm that both Russia and Japan accepted the president's peace plan and will send plenipotentiaries to Washington. France's influence and Ambassador Jusserand aided Paris's support as talks advance with goals of a non humiliating settlement.
Paris is Russia's preferred venue for peace negotiations with Japan amid war fatigue. The emperor supports sending M. Nelidoff as plenipotentiary for Japan’s terms. A tsarist council debated ending the war if terms were honorable, with most ministers and royals favoring peace over a prolonged conflict.
A Kiev dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Spridovitch of the secret service police was seriously wounded when an unknown assailant fired twice at him in the city’s main street. The attacker fled.
The article reports Roosevelt's peace initiative toward Russia, aiming at surrender and disarmament of Vladi Vostok and limiting Russia's Pacific naval strength. Ambassador Meyer delivered the message to the emperor, who welcomed it, hoping to dispel fears of US hostility. A formal truce is expected after plenipotentiaries meet, with AP noting widespread approval of Roosevelt's approach and potential restoration of cordial US Russia ties.
London reports Roosevelt notes aimed at direct talks between Japan and Russia. Japan seeks indemnity, likely around 600 million to 1 billion dollars, plus territorial concessions including Korea protectorate, Manchuria evacuation, Liaotung interests and Port Arthur, Sakhalin disposition, and a single railway cession to Harbin. Russia reportedly concedes indemnity in principle.
Topeka June 10 The state of Kansas won the first point in the Supreme Court in the case against Standard Oil. Kansas seeks to oust Standard Oil from doing business by alleging it is a trust. The court overruled Standard’s demand for a more detailed charging name and dates.
The Montana Sports association meeting in Bozeman selects Anaconda as the site for next year’s shoot after a close vote with Billings. J P Mathewson of Anaconda elected president J Ward Huse of Billings vice president C H Smith re‑elected secretary treasurer Board members include Story Scott and Bybee. Drumgoole tops high averages with 245 of 265 Confarr second 244 Brownlee medal winners include Confarr Billings McMillan Story and Prosser.
Five people rode an automobile onto Rush Street bridge in Chicago. Three drowned: Jerome G. Kurtzman, his wife, and W. E. Hartler. Rescued: W. H. Hoops Jr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Runyon, both unconscious but revived. Bodies not recovered. likely swept downstream.
Mrs. Fred Hamilton, a woman aeronaut, was severely injured at Agricultural Park in San Jose California during an exhibition. She was hurled from a height of about feet when the trapeze tangled in the guy ropes and she somersaulted to the ground.
Master Mechanic KE Hymer died when a heavy pulley loosened from a derrick and struck him in the Red Lodge Coal shaft. The 20 foot fall, 100 feet deep operation, left his wife and 5 month old baby in mourning as his brother Bert Hymer faced shock and care. The elder Hymer led the operation and his father W E Hymer managed the company.
Reports from Christiania note a Stockholm conference suggesting Sweden may not recognize Norway's independence or appoint a sovereign. Possible outcomes include war, accepting Norway's terms, or a nonwar stance risking a Norwegian republic. Speculation links King Oscar to appointing grandson William and mentions possible Dutch or British mediation twice.
Cier pleads guilty and is given the limn. Bigelow receives a ten year sentence in connection with the case.
Frank G. Bigelow, president of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of violating the national banking laws. He received a concurrent 10 year hard labor sentence at Fort Leavenworth, with defalcations totaling 1.5 million dollars from misapplied bank funds.
Chicago reports almost unprecedented rainfall across the Mississippi valley. Peoria sees four inches in 12 hours washing out rails and causing damage. Burlington area flooded. Des Moines river near Keokuk surges seven feet in three hours. Mississippi rises six feet threatening Illinois and Missouri low lands from Keokuk to Hannibal. La Crosse records its highest Mississippi level in years.
In Great Falls at 3 AM a woman thwarted a burglary at 407 Fifth Ave North. While her husband slept, she chased the thief from a chair where he held the watch, down the stairs, and into the street, pursuing for two blocks before the intruder escaped. police were unable to identify him.
Chaos spreads as a mob attacks workers while a colored officer shoots into a crowd. Samuel Rolston dies after a bullet from Frank Austin strikes a coin in his vest, deflects and hits him in the abdomen. the officer is arrested as unrest continues amid stalled peace talks.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Carter's force surprised the Pullajanes camp near Catubig on June 4. Daguhob the Pullajane chief and 40 followers were killed, 6 captured. 2 soldiers wounded. No enemy deaths. arms and records seized in operations aiding civil authorities.
Liberty Missouri June 10 The case of Mrs Aggie Myers charged with murdering her husband will be given to the jury late tonight The prosecution urged a first degree verdict with hanging The defense contends Frank Hottman plotted the crime to wed another woman and that an accomplice aided the murder while masking identities
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