Question of Hours His Ultimatum Rejected
In St. Petersburg on June 15 the Russian lower house rejected Premier Stolypin’s demand to suspend 55 Social Democratic deputies, sending the matter to a committee. The chamber appears likely to back a suspension of sixteen leaders if government evidence is disclosed, while an extraordinary ministers’ session weighs the action. A secret meeting of the Social Democrats and plans for a general strike are discussed, though hesitations remain.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Social Democratic Party
Duma
Council of Ministers
The
Social Democrats
Russian Duma Crisis Sparks Debate on Strikes and Dissolution
A summary from a Russian political scene notes a successful strike in progress with a possible spread toward railroads centered in St. Petersburg. The government demands the surrender of fifty five deputies, while reactionaries hope to dissolve the present Duma, foreseeing no new Duma under the current election law.
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St. Petersburg
Duma
Constitutional Democrats
Kameshansky
Taft Illness Interferes With Fort Snelling Visit
Secretary Taft fell ill during a horseback review at Fort Snelling and was rendered unable to finish the inspection. Doctors diagnosed indigestion, and he was placed under rest at J. C. Hill’s residence. He did not attend the YMCA cornerstone ceremony, later recovering enough to attend a banquet.
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St. Paul
Taft
Fort Snelling
J. C. Hill
Northwest honors crowd at a grand auditorium event
An audience of two thousand attended the ceremony at honor kh too auditorium where the affair was described as one of the most brilliant performances ever seen in the Northwest.
Secretary Taft to Rest After Indigestion Attack
Secretary Taft canceled his South Dakota trip due to a temporary indigestion episode. He said a doctor assures rest will restore him and noted plans to speak at Fort Leavenworth and Ottawa Kansas, with possible engagement in Omaha uncertain. Mrs Taft promptly checked on his condition and was reassured by his telegram.
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Washington
Taft
South Dakota
Kansas
Dakota
Sioux Walls
Sioux City
Fort Meade
Fort Leavenworth
Ottawa
Kan
Schmitz in Custody After Extortion Conviction
San Francisco June 15 Mayor Eugene FE Schmitz, convicted Thursday night of extortion, remains in sheriff custody. While exact location is unclear, belief says at his residence under deputy guard. Sheriff ONeill withholds location. Bail hearing set before Judge Dunne. Langdon to oppose. If bail denied, duties may pass to Supervisor James Gallagher, tied to graft cases. Also Burlington report: Jesse McDowell, 102, dies from injuries after a fall. veteran of Seminole Mexican and Civil Wars and cousin of General McDowell.
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San Francisco
Eugene FE. Schmitz
O'Neill
Schmitz
Dunne
Langdon
Burlington
Kan
Jesse McDowell
General McDowell
Minnesota launch found in 27 feet of water near Fort Wool
Newport News June 15 divers located the missing launch of the battleship Minnesota in twenty seven feet of water about 1600 yards west by south of Fort Wool with canvas canopy intact and three uniformed bodies beneath. Officers believe it was towed down and individuals fought for survival as the boat sank. Cap tain Mahan aboard the Indiana confirmed the find and promised an official report. The Ohio and Iowa had dragged the area and located the boat in a late afternoon sweep.
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Newport News
Fort Wool
Ulrich
Stevenson
Indiana
Mahan
Washington
Ohio
Iowa
Yowa ° Nee
Supreme court denies Quirk appeal in Dowell murder case
Justice Elliott writes for the court denying John P. Quirk of Minneapolis a new trial. The Dowell murder appeal is rejected and the defendant must serve fifteen years at Stillwater for the Minneapolis newspaperman’s killing.
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St. Paul
Elliott
Supreme Court
John P. Quirk
Minneapolis
William Dowell
Stillwater
Not Sensational Comment From Japanese Papers On San Francisco
Tokio June 15 Japanese press commentary on the San Francisco incident stresses patience worn thin yet exercised with restraint. The Nichi Nichi urges swift clear steps to remove doubts, warns against prolonged public suspense and notes diplomacy may push toward a Franco Japan like entente with the United States.
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Tokio
San Francisco
Nichi Nichi
Japan
Fire destroys Olympic theater in Chicago loss reaches large figure
The Olympic theater, a major vaudeville venue in Chicago, was destroyed by a fire after hours. The building, empty when the blaze began about an hour after the last performance, carries an estimated loss between 100000 and 250000 dollars.
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Chicago
Olympic Theater
For Sale: The Shady Farm in Mower County
Chas H Webber offers a first class farm known as The Shady Farm in Mower County for sale with easy terms. The property features high improvements and is offered for renter cash rent or crop rent. Also advertised are additional farms and city property bargains east of the college with cheap pricing at $10.00 each per month or more until paid.
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Mower
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