End of War Moves and Peace Terms Discussed
Reports from Tokyo and London disclose Japan and Russia agreeing to plenipotentiaries with Roosevelt backing peace talks. Observers expect a suspension of hostilities within days, while Japan hopes the next land battle precedes a ceasefire to secure favorable terms and Vladivostok’s conversion to a commercial port.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Russia
Japan
London
Vladivostok
Linovitch
New Equitable Head Defines His Policy
On June 10 in New York it was announced that Grover Cleveland Justice Morgan J O'Brien and George Westinghouse have accepted trustee roles at Equitable Life. Paul Morton met with Thomas F Ryan, heads of the buying syndicate, to chart policy focused on policyholder best interests and prudent conduct.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Justice Morgan
J. O’brien
George Westinghouse
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Thomas F. Ryan
Equitable
Morton
Many Were Injured in Trolley Collision in Philadelphia
A dozen persons were seriously injured when a Germantown trolley car collided with a Tasker street car on a Eighth street track. The opencar was lifted from the track but not upset. The motorman applied the air brake in time to limit damage. All injured passengers were from the Tasker car.
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Philadelphia
Tasker
Eighth Street
Germantown
Will Build Fifteen Million Dollar Hotel
Frederick Sterry, a noted hotel man, plans a $15,000,000 Hotel Plaza on the Plaza Hotel site in New York. The 1,000 room project will be ready to occupy a year from next autumn. Sterry manages the Florida and Atlantic Coast hotel system.
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New York
Frederick Sterry
Hot Springs
Hotel Plaza
Autuno
Sterry
Florida and
Toast Coast
Professional Classes to Coerce the Czar
Moscow reports a planned general strike by doctors lawyers teachers engineers pharmacists railway workers clerks and others to press for internal reforms. The movement is organized by a union of unions uniting many classes under a common call for change.
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London
Moscow
The
Standard
Russia
Fire devastates Williamsburg block. numerous homeless
A Williamsburg fire destroyed nearly half a million dollars in property, injuring two men and leaving many families homeless. One rescuer fractured his skull after jumping from a building while firemen conducted numerous heroic rescues.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Williamsburg
Croker Reconciled. Plans Return to New York
It is announced that Richard Croker and his wife are reconciled and that Croker will return to the country dividing his residence between New York City and his Irish estate. All field and garden seed at Pocahontas Pharmacal Company’s store will be closed out at cost with timothy orchard grass and millet varieties available.
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New York
Richard Croker
Croker
New York City
Pocahontas Pharmacal Company
Hebrew Storekeepers Get An Injunction Against The City
Judge Chambers granted an injunction to stop Recorder Crockett from acting against Hebrew merchants who observe Saturday as the Sabbath and keep stores closed. The writ protects Sunday openings and aims to prevent arrests under the new charter. Stores that closed Saturday plan to open Sunday.
Mine Boss Pitzer Shot at Elkhorn in Unprovoked Attack
The mine boss Pitzer was shot in the chest yesterday afternoon at Elkhorn and died later. a suspect, a black miner, fled across the mountains but was captured by James O Connor and taken to Welch for grand jury action. Pitzer survived initial injuries and was taken to St Luke s hospital for operation.
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Elkhorn
Pitzer
Mountains
James O'Connor
Welch
Grand Jury
Princeton and Yale Split First Title Game in Dual Meet
Princeton and Yale opened their twenty-eighth annual diamond clash in Princeton New Jersey with Yale prevailing 8 to 2. Yale pitcher Jackson limited the opponents to four hits while Yale produced the decisive runs. Each team now has one win this season and the decisive confrontation is set for next Saturday at the Polo Grounds in New York City.
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Yale
Jackson
Polo Grounds
New York City
Wipe Out Fanatical Tribe in Philippines
Manila June 10 Captain Tracy with eighty men of the Twenty first infantry and Thirty eighth company of Philippine scouts surprised the Palajanes camp on June 4. Enrico Daguhbe, chief and leader, was killed along with many followers after hand to hand fighting. Captain Stacey freed two natives held by the band. Prisoners place the band at 400 fighters, with total dead not yet known. Eleven rifles, 200 bolos and records were captured.
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Manila
Tracy
Twenty-first Infantry
Enrico Daguhbe
Twenty First Infantry
Polajanes
Stacey
Wanted a Young Saleslady at Chicago Bargain House
Short notice for a young saleslady with some knowledge of type writing. Apply Monday at Chicago Bargain House No 47 Blaefield Avenue.
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Chicago
Blaefield Avenue
Baseball scores from American and National leagues
Baseball results show American League games with St. Louis 3 over New York 9, Cleveland 8 over Boston 9, Chicago 5 over Washington 4, Detroit 8 over Philadelphia 15, and Chicago 0 over Boston 7. National League lists New York 5, Pittsburg 0, plus Philadelphia 7 over St. Louis 1, with Brooklyn Cincinnati postponed due to data issues.
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St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
National
Pittsburg
St. Louie
French Chaffeur Wins First National Circuit Race
Morris Park News reports Chevrolet, the French Chaffeur, won the opening National Circuit race for the national championship at Morris Park Race Track New York. Dannargis finished second after leading early, with Chevrolet never threatened on the five mile course.
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Morris Park Race Track
New York
Lonte Chevrolet
Dannargis
Bluefield Rooter Sees Graham College Nine Defeat
The Bluefield nine faced Graham College yesterday with umpire from Graham. Bluefield won seven to four, as the Graham College team suffered a setback in the game.
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Bluefield
Bate
Graham College
Graham
Molly McMahon
Jeter
Hicke
Father of Roanoke's Cow Law Dies
A. Blair Antrim Roanoke official and prominent citizen died at his father in law's home after diabetes and Europe trip. He was 86, born in 1869, and long served in city government since 1902. He authored Roanoke's cow law ordinance.
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Roanoke
A. Blair Antrim
Board of Aldermen
Hie
Davant
Richmond
Charlottesville
Antrim
University of Virginia
Bluefield Boy Hurt at Princeton
Bluefield boy William McCue, son of A. G. McCue, was badly injured Thursday near his grandmother Mrs Barberle's home at Princeton when the third finger of his left hand was cut by a lawn mower. Doctors Bee and Smith dressed the wound and he is getting along nicely.
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Princeton Star
William McCue
A. G. McCue
Bluefield
Bishop Gravatt to Preach and Confirm at Christ Church
Services at Christ Episcopal Church include morning and evening worship with the Rt. Rev. W. L. Gravatt D D bishop coadjutor of West Virginia delivering the sermon at both services and administering the rite of confirmation during the evening service. Special music will accompany the rites.
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Christ Episcopal Church
W. L. Gravatt
D. D
Diocese of
West Virginia
Gravatt
Grand Introductory Sale at 47 Bluefield Avenue
An advertisement blitz proclaims a ten day Grand Introductory Sale at Chicago Bargain House 47 Bluefield Avenue. It promises free pictures with purchases including a 5 piece cooking set, cooking ware, Timothy orchard grass and millet seed, Ox Eye Reds for constipation and kidney liver relief, and a cure for rheuma and dyspepsia with Oka Hama Mineral Water. Also touts Dean's Ointment and Early Risers for skin itch and digestive health with broad claims.
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Bluefield Avenue
Pedigo Leads In Bat Tons For This Season
Pedigo's offers the latest bat ton trends as trimming styles return with bat tons in demand. Shoppers seek new looks and Pedigo's is highlighted as the source for updates and varieties.
Southern Road Restraining Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Suit filed in the United States Circuit Court seeks to restrain the Southern Railway from operating the South Carolina and Georgia Railroad and asks for a receiver and sale of the property. The action cites alleged railway practices as restraint of trade under federal anti trust laws and a hearing before Judge Pritchard in Asheville on June 26.
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Charleston
8. C
United States
H. H. Comings
Augusta Ga
Southern Railway
South Carolina and Georgia Railroad
Stat
South Carolina
Georgia
Pritchard
Asheville
Anarchists Reported at Venice Royal Palace Visit
Rome dispatch reports two suspicious men seen at the Venice royal palace yesterday, believed anarchists who may target Queen Dowager Margherita. Police search continues after a U.S. tip linked several recent arrivals to Italy. Sun Rome bureau notes government delayed telegraphing the information.
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London
the Sun
Rome
Venice
Margherite
United States
America
Italy
Bargains at Pedigo’s Ladies’ Suite in Metropolis
Orchard grase and millet seed offered. Get your suitcase ready for going away. Metropolis bag or trunk at low price. A word to the wise for sufficient bargains. Pedigo’s advertises ladies’ suites with urging savings.
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Metropoli
Tan
Pedigo’s
Crystal Bottling Company Notice on Deliveries
Notice states deliveries by wagon occur twice weekly for products made from pure distilled water. Includes marketing line about Oxford Shoes and suggests urgency to act now.
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Crystal Bottling Company
Oxford
Metropolitan
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