Peace Negotiations Move Toward Washington Announcement
A June 9 dispatch from St Petersburg reports the Tsar presiding over a ministers council at Tsarkoe-Selo. Emperors William and Meyer influence the pace as Oyama Linevitch are ordered to hold actions. The world expects a Washington announcement not from Tokyo or here, likely by Monday, signaling peace negotiations and America’s pivotal role.
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Tsarkoe-Selo
Grand Duke
Michael
Berlin
William
Germany
Meyer
Washington
Foreign Office
Lamedorf
Tokio
Japan
Oyama
Linovitch
America
Roosevelt
Publishers
Presse
Japan Holds Back On Peace Terms In Russian Talks
A Washington source says Japan has not revealed its terms and will not until the Mikado believes Russia will consider them in good faith. Japan also wants assurance about who negotiates and the security of the future before negotiations begin.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Rnssia
Russian Warships in custody of Admiral Train
Secretary Taft received a cablegram from Governor Wright at Manila stating the Russian warships still in harbor are now in Admiral Train's custody. Steps to intern them underway as they lie behind the breakwater under guns of the Ohio and Monadnock. Train will disable machinery and remove breech blocks of the guns.
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Taft
Wright
Manila
Admiral Train
Ohio
Monadnock
British Cabinet Meets Over Peace Question
London June 9 The cabinet held a special meeting today the third since Monday with clear discussion of the peace question.
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London
Mrs. Rogers Must Hang for Murder
Albany June 9 Justice Peckham denied a writ of error allowing Mrs. Rogers of Vermont, under sentence of death for her husband’s murder, to go to the United States Supreme Court.
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Albany
N. Y
Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Rogers
Vermont
Priest Fails to Kill Colleague in Tanni Window
In Tanni Canon Bontifacta narrowly escaped an assassination when a cathedral priest fired a revolver at him from a residence window. The assailant was arrested.
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Rome
Jane
Canon Bontifacta
Tanni
Not Guilty Verdict in Train Robbery Case. Tracey Sentenced
In Chattanooga on June 9 the trial of Will Thomas for train robbery ended with a not guilty verdict and his release after about 90 minutes of jury deliberation. Earlier that morning Harry Tracey received 10 more years for felonious assault on Patrolman Broxton, totaling 25 years for Tracey after a previous 15 year sentence for assaulting Patrolman Harris. Tracey argued insanity again but the jury found him sane.
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Chattanooga
Will
Thomas
Seasion
Harry Tracey
Harris
Broxton
Tracey
Underwear sale at the Metropolitan spotlight
A brief notice highlights men's underwear available at the Metropolitan store. The item emphasizes a swell selection and promotional appeal appealing to local shoppers in the era’s retail spotlight.
Jewess Jumps From Steamer to Death
A young Jewish woman named Linner jumped from the steamer Hartford into Hell Gate waters this morning. Her body was not recovered. She had been crying all night.
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New York
Janet
Linner
Hartford
Hell Gate
Meeting of District Workers for Missions in Tazewell
The Woman's Home Mission Society of Tazewell District held its annual meeting at Keystone June 3 to 5 with delegates Mrs Chapman Mrs Gibson and others arriving by train. Reports show seven auxiliaries 89 members life 1 baby roll 30 subscribers 26 tithing 11 and funds raised including 160 40 for convention treasurer and 505 73 local work.
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Woman's Home Mission Society
Tazewell
Keystone
Chapman
Gibson
W. W. Lower
French
J. A. Early
Morrell
George Baston
Mra. Chapman
Elck
J. W. W. Sholer
S. T. Senter
J. W. Preston
W. M. Morrell
Home Mission Society
Mass
George Buston
Paul Morton Heads Equitable as Morrell Delivers Sermon
Paul Morton is named head of Equitable. Reynolds presented a paper on How to Collect All Offerings. The meeting was profitable with Rev. W. M. Morrell preaching a fine evening sermon. Mrs Chapman chaired and Honaker was unanimously nominated for the next meeting. Members praised the ladies and adjourned with benediction.
Elizabeth Stuart recital at Masonic Hall praised
Miss Elizabeth Stuart and her music class presented a well attended recital at the Masonic Hall last evening. The program featured a capable display by the pupils and closed with refreshments.
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Cluss
Masonic Hall
D Pervis
Pervis
Overstreet
Bluestone Inn
Raleigh
N. C
Great Crowds Greet Crown Prince Gustav
Great crowds greeted Crown Prince Gustav enthusiastically upon his arrival from Berlin in the morning. The Swedish diet will meet June 26 to act upon the secession of Norway.
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Stockholm
Crown Prince
Gustav
Berlin
Jone
Norway
James H Hyde Denies Rumor Of Equitable Stock Sale
James H Hyde of New York denied reports that he would sell his stock in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The rumor had been widely believed on Wall Street this morning.
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New York
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Wall Street
Pedigo's Promotes Shirts and Local Family Shopping
An advertisement notes Pedigo's in Manhattan offering shirt styles comfort and economy with the address 610. It mentions Dean's Ointment for itch relief 50 cents and cites The Famous Little Pills Early Risers as a liver tonic remedy for constipation headaches biliousness and energy. It references family visits to Pedigo's with Sir Joseph Porter and lists sale points across druggists.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
Advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and colds. Claims to be the original genuine laxative cough syrup with red clover blossom on the carton. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
All
Bardock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Blood and Energy
Claiming to deliver pure blood, Bardock Blood Bitters is pitched as toning and invigorating the entire system. The ad asserts improved health through a single proprietary formulation.
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Bardock Blood
Fallon Florist Roanoke Va Offers Roses And Bedding Plants
One year old roses priced at 1 0 and two year roses 300 per dozen forty fine varieties Coleus sage geraniums etc 60c per dozen Satisfaction guaranteed Shipped in baskets by express only Shipments made the day received Also Manhattan Shirt and Metropolitan Pajamas advertised in the same issue with nightwear for men.
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Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Metropoli Stan offers anti case bags and trank for travel
Local shop Metropoli Stan advertises an assortment of travel accessories including anti cases bags and tranks aimed at shoppers planning trips.
Morton elected head of Equitable Society in New York
Paul Morton secretary of the navy, who will leave that post at month end, was elected president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He accepts with liberty to manage personnel and policy. After his election, President Alexander and vice presidents Hyde Wilbon Tarbell and McIntyre offered their resignations to Morton. Hyde announced trustees for most of his stock in the society.
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New York
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Morton
Alexander
Hyde, Wilbon
Tarbell
McIntyre
Jamcs Haven
Mystery in Death of a Woman Near Tarrytown Estate
The unidentified 28 year old woman’s body was found in a pond at S. E. Lewis’s estate in Tarrytown New York. A bruise over the right eye suggests foul play and the grounds’ high fence kept entry secret. The coroner investigates as missing Swedish woman Hilda Johnson from White Plains is cited as having left May 30 with $50.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
S. E. Lewis
Lewis
Hilda Johnson
White Plains
Mies Johnson
Secretary Hay May Not Resume Duties
Secretary Hay, who sailed for New York yesterday, is not expected to take up the duties of Secretary of State on his return. A letter from him says he will stay a few days, then go to his summer home at Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. His fall plans depend on his health and the condition then.
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Washington
Hay
New York
Lake Sunapee
N. H
State Department
Norway Celebrates Its Independence Day Across Nation
In Christiana and across Norway the nation marks independence with public banners raised from houses fortresses and ships. The new flag away from union emblems is hoisted as a patriotic demonstration inspiring national sentiment.
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Christiana
Norway
Holsting
Premier Rouvier Likely to Keep Foreign Affairs Post
Paris reports on June 9 that Premier Rouvier will retain the foreign affairs portfolio after Deloasss resignation. Clementel, currently colonies minister, expected to take Rouvier’s finance post.
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Rouvier
Paris
Wintry Weather in the White Mountains
Passengers arriving from the northern part of New Hampshire report wintry weather in the White Mountains. Five inches of snow fell yesterday at Fabyan and the thermometer dropped below freezing at Canaan, a point farther south in the state.
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Concord
N. H
White Mountains
Fabyans
Canaan
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