Norway’s Storthing Deposes King and Declares Independence
The Norwegian storthing proclaims Norway fully independent as King Oscar is dethroned. A new government, headed by figures including M. Michelsen and Archander, is established while Sweden and Great powers are urged to recognize Norway’s status amid cautious international reaction. Fridtjof Nansen may join as envoy to aid recognition efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Council of State
Tajesty
Sweden
Bernadotte
Storthing
Storting
M. Michelsen
House of Bernadotte
M. Archander
Ile
Department of Commerce, Navigation and Industry
Gustav
Berlin
Riksdag
William
Oscar
Fridtjof Nansen
Sympathy for King Inspires Norwegian Crisis in Stockholm
Stockholm residents rally loyalty to King Oscar after the Norwegian coup d etat. A large procession to Rosendal castle cheered the royal family, while the Stockholm press warned Norway’s government acted in its view of welfare. The Swedish diet will convene in an extraordinary session within two weeks.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Rosendal
Storthing
Nya Dagligt Allehanda
Polihae Ta
Norway
Sweden
Union
Council of State
Norway-Danish Accord Reported by Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports a June 8 announcement that the Norwegian storthing agrees with Danish terms. The brief item signals mutual approval and notes ongoing diplomacy between Norway and Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Storthing
Minnesota Nordic Community Responds to Norwegian Swedish Crisis
In Minnesota the large Scandinavian population shows deep interest in the Norway Sweden crisis but remains calm with few expecting serious trouble. Minnesota's Scandinavian communities follow events in their homelands with concern and restraint.
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St. Paul
Norway
Sweden
Minnesota
Four Men Wounded in Saginaw Strike Shooting
Four men were shot by a special deputy guarding a nonunion street car crew in Saginaw Michigan during the fourth day of the valley street railway strike. Fred Harris of Chicago was arrested on charges related to the shooting. Henry Wieck Jr. was killed. Terrence Kelly Wallace A Douglass were wounded in the leg and William Haffner was shot in the forehead. The attack followed jeers at the nonunion workers.
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Saginaw, Mich
Fred Harris
Chicago
Harris
Henry Wieck, Jr
Terrence Kelly
Wallace A. Douglass
William Haffner
Two Fishermen Drowned Near Middle Island Ontario
Government cruiser Vigilant sighted the Grace M of Lorain Ohio six miles east of Middle Island in Lake Erie. When signalled to stop the tug fled, collided with the cruiser after shots were fired, and sank. Captain Galbraith and two crew were rescued. Martin Olsen and William Anderson drowned.
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Port Stanley
Ont
Vigilant
Grace M
Lorain
Middle Island
Lake Erie
Dunn
Galbraith
Martin Olsen
William Anderson
Accountant William W. Karr Arrested for Embezzlement
Washington June 8 William W Karr accountant for the Smithsonian institution and disbursing agent for government bureaus was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. He confesses losses totaling 46000 dollars extending over the past fifteen years. He is fifty years old.
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Washington
William W. Karr
Smithsonian Institution
Wisconsin Odd Fellows Meet Set for Sheboygan in 1906
The next session of the grand lodge of Wisconsin Odd Fellows will be held in Sheboygan in June 1906. C. W. Staples of Osceola was elected grand master.
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Milwaukee
Grand Lodge
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
C. W. Staples
Osceola
Roosevelt Seen As Friendly Channel In Russo Japanese Talks
Preliminary peace efforts between Russia and Japan are under way and President Roosevelt is viewed as a neutral conduit rather than a mediator. Cassini and Takahira report back, while White House officials note no official terms yet and ambassadors from Germany and Britain remain in constant contact with their governments.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Count Cassini
Count Lamsdorff
Legation
Takahira
Mr. Takahira
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Mortimer Durand
Prospects Brighter for End of Far East War
President Roosevelt may offer good offices to mediate peace as Ambassador Meyer delivers Roosevelt’s message to the emperor. Officials stress caution and secrecy about Meyer's Tsarskoe Selo visit while Washington remains central to potential talks. Military actions continue with new horse drafts and further mobilization in Moscow.
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St. Petersburg
Ambassador Meyer
Roosevelt
Tsarskoe Selo
Washington
Count Cassini
Meyer
Poland
Moscow
Naval dispatch on Russian warships at Manila
Emperor Nicholas instructs to remain at Manila for the disposal of American forces and to effect repairs as much as possible. Governor Wright directs Rear Admiral Train to arrange disposition of the Russian warships and crews.
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Manila
Enquist
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Wright
Train
Russians Unmoved by Vladivostok Siege News
From Vladivostok: despite Russian naval disaster reports, local population and activities in St. Petersburg remain normal with business and amusements proceeding as usual.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Seven Men Missing After Wisconsin Central Train Plunge
The westbound Wisconsin Central train plunged from a high bridge into the Red Cedar river near Colfax at 11 am. Engineer George Phillips, fireman Severns, and five tramp passengers are missing and feared drowned. The engine and several cars sank. two rail workers escaped through vents. Passengers survived with injuries, while the remainder deserted the car tops.
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Menomonie
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Red Cedar River
Colfax
George Phillips
Severns
St. Paul
Will
Omaha
Treciph
Beef Trust Inquiry Moves Toward Indictments
The federal grand jury probing the beef industry receives orders to continue hearings and return indictments if warranted. Assistant District Attorney Godman reports to C. B. Morrison in Washington as Moody consults. The jury will hold two sessions daily. about thirty indictments have been drafted by Assistant Attorney General Fagin and others are in progress of significance.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Godman
C. B. Morrison
Washington
Moody
Fagin
Flood Damage Hits Menomonie Area With Bridge Loss
High water on the Red Cedar river rose to nine feet above normal, washing out multiple bridges and a lumber yard. Estimated county losses reach $75,000 for bridges and $160,000 for farm property as waters recede with no further trouble anticipated.
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Menomonie
Wis
Red Cedar
Irvington
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Downsville
Dunnville
Carleton College Receives $150,000 Gift for Science Hall Endowment
In Northfield Minnesota on June 8 President Salmon read a letter from William H Laird of Winona Minnesota a college trustee. The message announced a $100000 gift for a new science hall and a $50000 endowment to support the college.
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Northfield
Minn
Carleton College
Salmon
William H. Laird
Winona
Owner of the Washington Post Dies at 59
Beriah Wilkins longtime owner editor and publisher of the Washington Post and former Ohio congressman died suddenly in Washington from heart failure at his residence.
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Washington
Beriah Wilkins
The
Washington Post
Congress
Ohio
Castro Wins Re election In Venezuela President
A Caracas cable dispatched to the Venezuelan consulate in New York reports the re election of General Cipriano Castro as president. General Gomez and Velutini are reelected as first and second vice presidents respectively.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Generala Gomez
Velutini
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