Ambassadors Taught Ten Japan Peace Terms
Russian ministers in Tearkoe-Selo and ambassadors in Washington and Paris were instructed to learn Japan's peace conditions. Washington reports say Russia opposes Roosevelt as mediator after Manila cruiser repairs order. St Petersburg papers criticize US 24 hour rule. Admiral Enquist received orders to sail within 24 hours from noon June 7 and asked for more time.
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Far East
Manila
Enquist
Philippines
Russia
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Novo Vremya
Russ
Foreign Office
United States
Admiral Enquist
Tidewater Railway Deal Denied in Norfolk
In Norfolk on June 7, railroad men and capitalists denied reports that W. Harry Brown of Pittsburgh bought twenty one acres on the eastern Elizabeth River for Tidewater Railway. Brown viewed the Pescara property last winter and secured an option. The site, deemed of little railroad coal terminal value, is said to be held for manufacturing use rather than rail purposes.
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Norfolk
W. Harry Brown
Pittsburg
Elizabeth River
Tidewater
Pescara
Brown
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Docket Summary
Wytheville June 7 proceedings in the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals list Richardson versus Wymer from Smythe circuit court submitted on briefs. Hughes versus Jesse from Russell circuit court dismissed. Kendrick versus Ashton from Washington county commonwealth court motion to dismiss. Continental Casualty versus Peltier from Bristol corporation court argued and submitted. Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company versus Lore administrator from Bristol corporation court submitted on brief and continued by appellee counsel.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Richardson Vs. Wymer
Circuit Court of
Smythe County
Hughes
Jesse
Russell County
Kendrick
Ashton
Elrenit Court of
Washington County
Continental Casualty Company
Peltier
Corporation Court of Bristol
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Lore
Corporation Court
Reduction of Executive Salaries at Equitable Life
New York June 7 The Equitable Life Assurance Society board approved cutting the salaries of executive officers. A Friday meeting will consider electing a chairman with broader powers. If no committee nomination is made, board members may submit names. Salary figures were not disclosed.
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New York
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Cottons Reports Publication Charged as Forgery Case
Washington June 7 Richard Cheatham secretary of the Southern Cotton Growers Association files charges of gross circumlocution in the publication of cotton reports with Secretary Wilson of agriculture. Wilson orders an immediate investigation and will expose guilt whether or not a department official is involved. A letter signed by a department official will be tested to determine its genuineness or forgery.
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Washington
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Russian crew mutinies aboard Orel after surrender
A Tokio dispatch reports officers and sailors aboard the battleship Orel plotted to blow the ship’s magazine. Eight ringleaders were shot. the crew begged to be killed to end their wounds. Captain Yunick, wounded, died shortly before Maizura.
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Grew
Orel
London
Tokio
Yunick
Headless murder mystery baffles Wilkesbarre police
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a headless body of a well built man was found near Cork Lane seven miles from the city. Police suspect the Black Hand Society terrorizing Italians in Pittston area and seek the missing head to solve a racial crime tied to protection letters and recent killings.
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Wilkesbarre
Cork Lane
Black Hand Society
Pittston
Cork and Bottle
Joseph Castilin
Trepoff Pushes Tuition Hike to Bar Poor Access
In St. Petersburg on June 7 1907 General Trepoff named assistant minister of the interior urged high school principals to unite to demand higher university tuition. He argued restricting education for the poor would curb revolutionary propagandists.
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St. Petersburg
Trepoff
Manhattan Shirte Sale Sparks Metro Politan Hype
Local buyers swarm the Manhattan Shirte event as Metro Politan coverage highlights the surge. Vendors report steady demand with scarce stock in a brisk market for streetwear.
Fresh pickings in Manhattan Shirts at the Metropolitan
A brief item notes new shirt arrivals at the Metropolitan department store in Manhattan. Shoppers find refreshed stock with a focus on fashion basics and affordable options for the season.
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Manhattan
The
Metropolitan
Indications That a Battle is Near
Paris June 7 The Journal's correspondent reports the arrival of all Russian military attaches at Gonshu Manchuria. Changes in the Japanese position spur belief of an imminent battle as Japanese forces draw south along their front. The maneuver may aim to lure Lieut Gen Linevitch from prepared positions.
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Paris
Gonshu
Manchuria
Linevitch
Baseball scores and rain halted games
In American league play the Cleveland New York game was called in the fourth inning due to rain. Detroit Washington was halted after one inning by rain. National league results include New York 5 Pittsburg 3 and Chicago 10 Boston 8 with Philadelphia 7 St Louis 4, Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 5 and Boston 2 St Louis? 1.
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New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
National New York
Pittsburg
St. Louie
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Russian Names Drive Man to Mental Breakdown
Des Moines Iowa June 7 Cicero Hartmann plunged into war news reciting Russian and Japanese names to his family. His fixation grew as he mocked pronunciations then began shouting gibberish in public, alarming neighbors and prompting authorities to intervene.
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Des Moines
Cicero Hartmann
Bis
Bere
Hartmann
James of bandit family faces trial for loan usury
Kansas City reports Jesse James the son of the famous bandit stands trial on usury charges from lender Joseph England. England testified he paid 10 percent monthly on 35 dollars for fifteen months totaling 150 percent while James, a pawnbroker and salary lender, garnished wages after refusing to return signed papers.
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Kansas City
Jesse James
Joseph England
England
James
Artist’s wife survives 200 foot fall in Colorado
Mrs Gee Smillie, wife of artist Gee Sheldon Smillie, fell 200 feet near the central Colorado pass while riding in a buckboard Easter Sunday. She clung to a rock in a stream, remained conscious, and was rescued by a rope hoist as a stretcher party helped bring her up the cliff. The couple were on honeymoon in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She is severely bruised but expected to recover.
Deplore Dealing in Cotton Futures
The cotton congress in Manchester on June 7 discussed gambling in the product. Baron Cantoni of Italy urged English spinners to abandon futures trading, citing continental spinners who trade without it and arguing England should follow to curb gambling.
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Manchester
Cotton Congress
Baron Cantoni
Italy
England
Kilboorn Knitting Mills Strike Over Hungarians
About 800 employees at Kilboorn Knitting Mills Martinsburg West Virginia went on a top strike at noon. The dispute centers on employing Hungarians men and women the operators say would supplant American labor. Managers refused the demand to discharge the foreigners, leaving work halted across all departments.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Jane L
Kilboorn
Ite
Italian Anarchists Returning Home
Rome reports Italian police have information that Italian anarchists have left the United States for Italy. Descriptions of the men have been supplied and steps are being taken to watch them. Lost between Bluefield Bakery and Windsor Hotel a Shriner Pin set with rabies and pearls. Finder will receive reward. 68.
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Rome
United States
Italy
Bluefield Bakery
Windsor Hotel
Severe Fighting in Streets of Moscow Reported
Reports from St. Petersburg dated June 7 say Moscow streets see severe fighting between citizens and troops. Telegraph and telephone lines are cut and the All Russian Zematvos congress in Moscow is said to have been broken up by military and police, possibly triggering the clashes.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Crystal Bottling Company Ad Aims Wagon Deliveries
An early 20th century notice invites a Crystal Bottling Company representative to call. It indicates deliveries by wagon occur twice every four weeks and emphasizes products made from pure distilled water.
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Crystal Bottling Company
Pajamas Inspired by Japanese Heritage Win Over Patrons
Night wear for men at the Truly Metropolitan store draws on Japanese ancestors as inspirational themes. The display emphasizes traditional patterns and comfort while appealing to distinguished customers seeking refined sleepwear.
Butler Promotes Hypnotism to Curb Cigarette Habit
M W Butler of Hazleton outlines success using hypnotism to cure cigarette and alcohol habits among youths and adults in the temperance movement. He says willing subjects respond easily and urges hypnotism as a regular tool for temperance organizers.
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Daniel P. Higgins
John 8. McCullough
Capa Heck
Mr. Butler
High Seas Advantage in Japanese Battle Tactics
The Mail argues Japanese gunners excel in rough seas, giving them an edge over Russian ships. It notes Russians trained in smooth water, while high seas during the battle helped Japanese armor pierce watertight compartments. Sinking of battleships Boro DinO and Alexander II followed flooding and loss of buoyancy.
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Tokio
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