Peace drive from White House urges end to Russo Japanese war
The president met with Count Cassini in Washington to press for immediate peace talks. He warned that prolonging the war would only raise Japan's demands and hinder a peace treaty. Diplomatic circles anticipate a cautious start toward negotiations, with weeks likely before formal talks begin.
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Washington
Far East
White Housinn
Count Cassini
Russia
Japan
Nicholas
Nebogatoff May Die Sway After Sea Battle Controversy
In St Petersburg and London reports on the Sea of Japan battle stir strong feelings about Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. Some demand his execution for surrender while others urge restraint until full circumstances emerge. Count Cassini met with President as Tokyo and Moji dispatches detail red flags, suffering sailors, and humane acts by Japanese crews.
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St. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
Raphael
Nicholas L
Oleg
Aurora
London
Tokio
Daily Telegraph
Moji
Sasebo
Toanuze
Bedovi
Rojestvensky
Tom
Spondent Roes
Korean
Russia
Japan
Cassini
China
Port Arthur
Resignations Shake Equitable Board Over Stock Control
The Equitable Life Assurance Society saw directors Frick Harriman and Bliss resign after a board meeting that discussed reorganization and stock control. The crisis centers on Hyde’s loss of influence and the attempt to divest his controlling stake, with a plan for a new nominating board and executive reshuffle under the Frick report.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance
Committee of Seven
H. C. Frick
Frick
Rriman
Bliss
Board of Directors
Hyde
Alexander
Tarbell
Schiff
D. O. Mills
J. A. Stewart
A. J. Cassatt
T. J. Coolidge
A. Belmont
J. B. Forganan
R. T. Lincoln
James Hare
Carryn Hyde
Bell
Tar
Defeat of Rojestvensky Analyzed After Tsushima Battle
Tokyo observers dissect the Tsushima clash noting imperfect reconnaissance and faulty intelligence, weather and wind advantage for Japan, and superior Japanese gunnery. Analysts debate whether Rojestvensky should have taken the channel, while praise for Togo's fleet training and discipline highlights the victory.
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Tokio
Rojestvensky
Togo
Taushima
Tsushima
Tsuguru
Soya
Japanese Prepare Expedition to Sakhalin Island
London reports from Shanghai that Japan plans an expedition to Sakhalin and has threatened to send a fleet to Shanghai to enforce neutrality regarding Russian vessels there. The threat prompted Russians to consent to interning the ships involved.
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London
Shanghai
Sakhalien
Dlspatches
Indictments Target Meat Packing Probes Thirty Named
Indictments against thirty men reportedly drawn following evidence from the federal grand jury’s two month hearing on meat packing industry practices. Assistant Attorney General Oliver E. Pagin, in Washington with Attorney General Moody, to finalize papers. District Attorney Morrison and Pagin held daily talks on form of indictments, with about thirty true bills prepared and ten more expected after the Washington trip.
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Federal Grand Jury
Oliver E. Pagin
Washington
Moody
Co. R. Morrison
Pagin
Chicago
Navy plans moon lighthouse on Okino Island
Tokio report states the navy will erect a large moon lighthouse on Okino Island to commemorate Admiral Togo’s victory over Russia in the Battle of the Sea of Japan.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Okino Island
Togo
Battic
Sea of Japan
Steamer H. M. Carter Strikes Bridge at Alexandria
The steamer H. M. Carter struck the Louisiana Railway and Navigation bridge at Alexandria Louisiana around 11 p.m. and was wrecked. Reports vary on fatalities with claims of several lives lost versus all passengers and crew escaping. A railroad operator says sixteen were drowned.
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New Orleans
H. M. Carter
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Alexandria
Fighters clash near Kitsheve. many killed on both sides
Reports from Vienna say a serious battle occurred near Kit sheve, Macedonia between Servians and Bulgarians. Twenty Servians and twelve Bulgarians died with many wounded. the Servians captured a Bulgarian commander believed to be a captain.
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Vienna
Kitsheve
Macedonia
Sioux Center butcher struck by cow in slaughterhouse
Sioux Center butcher Garret Postma was injured when a cow he was preparing for slaughter knocked over a public safety item and it discharged, injuring his legs. He was hospitalized at Samaritan in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Sioux City
June g—Garret Postma
Sioux Center
Postma
City officials resign. Weaver names replacements in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 9 reports that Mayor Weaver accepted resignations of Alexander Colville Jr and William H Baker assistant directors of public safety and public works. Thomas W South and Thomas L Hicks were appointed to fill the vacancies. Salaries for the two posts are 4000 dollars annually. Weaver pledges an economical businesslike administration for the remainder of his term.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Alexander Colville, Jr
Pubiic Safety
William H. Baker
Public Works
Day
Thomas W. South
Colville
Thomas L. Hicks
Department of Public Works
Representative Marsh Dies After Eight Terms in Congress
Warsaw Illinois June 2 Representative Benjamin F Marsh Republican member of the United States House from the Fourteenth district of Illinois died at his home during the day. Marsh served eight terms in Congress and had been elected to a ninth term. He served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was wounded several times. He was a lawyer and farmer.
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Warsaw
Ill
Benjamin F. Marsh
United States
House of Representatives
Ilinois
Marsh
Major Japan Quakes Hit Central Regions
Seismic events struck Central Japan from Hiroshima province to Shimosekio Strait area. Initial reports indicate widespread damage and unknown death toll with fears of heavy losses. Authorities assess scope as details emerge.
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Tokio
Japan
Hiroshima
Straits of Shimonoseki
Terrell college home for railroad conductors orphans planned
Nashville June 3 The Terrell college property at Recherd Tennessee has been transferred to the Order of Railroad Conductors to serve as a home for the orphans of railroad conductors.
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Nashville, Tenn
Terrell College
Recherd, Tenn
Earthquake in Scutari Kills 100, Destroys Town
Reports from Cettinje Montenegro dated June 3 describe two tremors from Scutari Albania. The death toll reaches 100 with 260 injured and the town left completely devastated.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Scutari
Albania
Bomb Damages Governor's Castle in Barcelona
A bomb exploded at the governor general palace in Barcelona at 6 a.m. causing considerable damage. Police say ten people have been arrested in connection with the attack.
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Governor's Castle
Barcelona
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