Peace Move 18 Spreads as Roosevelt Pushes Peace Note
President Roosevelt issues a peace note to Russia and Japan urging direct talks to end the war. The identical note, released from the White House, forwarded to both governments, signals willingness to aid and awaits formal replies in coming days.
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Loosevelt
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Tokio
St. Petersburg
Cassini
Yakahira
Ohio
Meyer
Griscom
Norway Drops Union Flag Hoisted Tricolors Across Nation
The Norwegian tricolor was raised Friday over Akershus fort at Christiansand and nationwide, replacing the union flag. The ceremony was led by Storthing members and public officials. Stockholm reports Sweden notes the coup d etat was met with calmness and little public reaction beyond royal tributes to the throne.
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Christiants
Stockhulm
Sweden
Cotton futures ruled legitimate business by Alabama Supreme Court
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that cotton futures transactions are not gambling but legitimate business. G A Nickles held a mortgage as margin security during foreclosure efforts, arguing the mortgage was invalid to secure gambling debt. Separately, United States Supreme Court refused writ of error for Mary Hogers execution, and Albert T Patrick was upheld guilty of first degree murder in Rice case.
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OU. A. Hooker
Marshall County
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court of Alabama
Nickles
Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Mary Hogers
Vermont
Albany
N. Y
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Rice
Cane
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
New York
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Martial Law Declared in Irivan Amid Bazaar Attack
St. Petersburg dispatch reports martial law in Irivan after a Mussulmanine opened fire on Armenians in a bazaar on June 5, killing and wounding over twenty. Fighting continued June 6 and 7. Berlin views a Morocco conference as heightening global tension. Sioux City stock quotes listed for Friday show butcher steers at 4.00 to 5.00 and top hogs at 5.17 to 4.4. Chilean govt proposes a 20 million loan for national railways linked to Pan American lines.
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Irivan
Mussulmanine
Sioux City
Chicago strike talks end as employers reject union demands
After a five hour conference between the Employers' Association and the teamsters committee, negotiations failed and no settlement seems near. The union insisted on several terms including withdrawal of police protection, boycotts on express deliveries, and hiring only non union workers after new hires. all were rejected. A possible resume of talks exists only if one side shifts stance. The Team Owners' Association plans a mass meeting with 8000 drivers to push the strike.
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Teamsters
Temsters
Team Owners’ Association
Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Norway Dissolves Union With Sweden and Rejects Swedish King
The storthing at Christiania declared the Norway Sweden union dissolved and that the king no longer acts as Norwegian monarch. The council was empowered to govern and to handle royal powers. An address to the king sought cooperation in selecting a young prince from the house of Bernadotte to occupy the throne.
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Storthing
Christiania
Norway
Sweden
State Council
Swedish Nation, Aul
Dynamite Wrecks Bank Office in Paris Illinois
The Edgar County National Bank in Paris Illinois was wrecked by dynamite at 4 o clock Thursday morning. The blast also destroyed Bradshaw’s jewelry store and Wetzels shoe store next to the bank. The vault was damaged but the safe holding funds remained intact. Bookkeeper Walter Juntgen suffered a broken arm claimed to be from a brick hurled by the explosion.
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Paris
Edgar County National Bank
Bradshaw's Jewelry
Wetzels Shoe
Walter Juntgen
Flood at Grand Rapids and other nation wide notes
Flood waters compel 20 factories to close in Grand Rapids Michigan leaving 2 500 workers idle as the Grand River overflows. Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports $100 000 in damages while accounts show a $46 000 shortfall. William W Karr Smithsonian official is arrested for embezzling 46 000 over fifteen years.
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Mich
Grand River
Fond du Lac
Wis
Wm. W. Karr
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Fight at Chicago Academy of Music causes panic and injuries
A disturbance during the performance of the parentzer Sonata in Chicago’s Academy of Music gallery sparked a brawl among boys over seating. Bruising injuries reported. one boy seriously hurt and taken to hospital. Fire alarm panic ensued as exits flooded with fleeing patrons.
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West Side
Chicago
Roach
F. BR. Meyers
Halsted Street
O'Rei
Desplaines Street
Reuben Moses
Shea Takes Control of Chicago Teamsters Strike
In Chicago the Teamsters strike remains unresolved with police and deputies still on trucks. President Shea appears to have regained firm control of the union and plans to sustain strike benefits totaling around 22000 dollars for two to three weeks. Team Owners Association says they will stay neutral to avoid broadening the strike for now.
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Teamster
Teamsters
Railway Express
Employers’ Association
Shea
Team Owners’ Association
Foat
Scandinavian Row Breach Narrows Hope for Settlement
Stockholm reports King Oscar refused to receive a deputation from the Norwegian Storthing, despite telegrams of sympathy. Berner, president of the Storthing, said the king declined to meet amid alleged revolutionary moves, constitutional violations, and disunion.
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Osamr
Storthing
Berner
CUSED OF MURDER WIDOW AND NEIGHBOR ARRESTED IN KANSAS
Mrs. W A Edwards and Dunn arrested at Independence Kansas charged with murdering Mrs Edwards husband in October 1903. Edwards a farmer aged 35 died after long illness, left $2000 Modern Woodmen insurance. Widow collected payout then Dunn moved in, triggering detective work leading to arrest.
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Kansas
W. A. Edwards
Doasper Dunn
Independence
Kkon
Edwards
Dennison Acquitted In Omaha Diamond Robbery Case
The jury acquitted Dennison in a high profile Omaha case linked to a 1903 jewelry robbery involving $75,000 worth of diamonds. Congressman Smith wrapped up the Iowa Missouri Valley matter as spectators packed the Red Oak courtroom. The trial drew intense political interest and heavy spending by both sides and jewelers groups.
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Dennison
Red Oak
Fudge Green
W. d. Connell
Elmerich
Thomas
Omaha Civic Federation
Omaha
Tom Dennison
Cornwell
Green
Cornell
Missouri Valley
Jaror
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Jewelers’ Protective Association
James Pollock
New York
Morris Draws His Gun in Kidnap Plot Scene
Detectives from Des Moines questioned Homer Morris at the Melbourne home seeking Frank Shercliffe. Morris drew a gun after demanding a search warrant, forcing the detectives to depart by train. Shercliffe plans a large bond to travel to Des Moines but fears further kidnapping attempts.
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Frank Shercliffe
Melbourne
Homer Morris
Des Moines
Polk County
Morris
Shereliffe
Supreme Court Reverses, Frees Iowa Constable in Manslaughter Case
Des Moines supreme court reversed itself to exonerate Thomas Smith of Albia, a constable convicted of manslaughter for shooting Wa Gd Carver during an attempted arrest for intoxication. Initial ruling said no cause to shoot a misdemeanor. rehearing showed Carver obstructed an arrest of another person, a felony.
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Des Moines
Thomas Smith
Albia
Carver
Suspects Released After Brooklyn Murder Case
Brooklyn residents were stunned as the murder suspects were released after witnesses failed to testify against Martin. Finley, held with him, was freed. a fatal streetcar collision near Marion left Asaph Lyon gravely injured. Fire damaged a Lawton barn. Gov. Cunning refused extra extradition for Frank Shercliffe. Hazel Page died at 12 from a carpet staple swallowed years earlier. Onawa to consider a deep well contract. Minnie Everest dies of lockjaw after a rusty nail injury.
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Tom Steed
Rayburn
Martin
Finley
Hazel Page
J. Page
Springville
St. Joseph's Parochial School
Onild
Minnie Everest
Murderer Smith Sentenced to Death in Fort Madison Prison
Unclear trial notes reveal Joseph G. Smith, guilty of murder, sentenced to death with date to be set. Judge warned against kidnapping key witness in Dennison case. Other items cover Davenport hospital patient Frank Carter confessing to a cold case murder, and J C Ullman choosing suicide at Davenport.
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Tandra
Orda
Smith
Pergy
Fort Madigot
Goming
Frank Carter
Pate i
Davenport Hospital
Robert “Parkay
Dixon
Carter
Cupid After Schoolmar Six Ottumwa Teachers Resign
Ottumwa faces a wave of marriages among six city school teachers, disrupting the system as Superintendent A. W. Stuart laments the trend. The chaos follows ongoing attacks of Cupid, with several teachers reportedly planning homekeeping marriages in the coming months.
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Ottumwa
Cupid
A. W. Stuart
Dan Cupid
Stuart
Orrumwa
Pranks Cost Boy's Life in Pond Drowning Near Oskaloosa
Frank Stevens son of James Stevens a wealthy farmer of Mnabaska County drowned in Steddom's pond northeast of Oskaloosa on a late Saturday afternoon while bathing with companions who could not assist. The pond near the ice house, lads mocked workers by calling for help, Stevens got beyond his depth and vanished under eight feet of water. Companions were too frightened to guide rescuers and the body stayed submerged for nearly two hours.
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James Stevens
Mnabaska County
Steddom
Oskaloosa
Stevens
May Try Shercliffe for Ex tradition in Oklahoma
Believed Oklahoma requests extradition to take Krink Shercliffe to Oklahoma to answer burglary charges in Blackwell. Shercliffe declared he did not fear the Jesuits and would be represented at the hearing. Authorities may grant the application, with a goal to secure the return.
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Oklahoma
Les Moines
Krink Shercliffe
Blackwell
Okla
Shercliffe
Fire in Primghar store causes heavy damage
Incendiary blaze at Williams Bros. store in Primghar destroys furniture and damages the building and nearby stock of dry goods. Firemen saved most of the west side of the public square as losses range from 10 000 to 15 000 with 25 000 insurance. A separate attempt to burn the Grand Hotel was reported. Local census predicts state gain of at least ten percent with rural counties initial declines offset by later improvements. A serious road accident near Sheldon narrowly fared a fatal fall amiss.
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Primphar
Grand Hotel
A. H. Davidson
Executive Council
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