Peace Plea Across Nations Urges End to War
A Russian council of ministers meets at Tsarskoe Selo while Moscow and Washington push for peace. Emperor Nicholas II and Emperor William are named in messages as efforts to conclude hostilities. President Roosevelt urges direct talks between Russia and Japan with readiness to assist in preliminary arrangements.
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St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe Salo
Michaelovitch
Berlin
William
Moscow
Washington, D. C
White House
Loeb
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Cme
Foklo
Oyama
Linovitch
Manchuria
National Assembly
Committee of Ministers
Bowligin
Associated Press
Bouligin Commission
Byrdenen
Biscuit-like Charity List Opens Parish Fund Drive
A Birmingham churchwarden read out subscriptions at a vastry meeting for the parochial fund. The roll began with a vic ar a guinea, Mrs. blank, half a guinea, an anonymous donor, myself, twenty five shillings, revealing a humorous yet pointed moment about fundraising and accountability.
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Birmingham
Funda
Lst
Ilyne
Morton elected head as Equitable reorganization unfolds
Paul Morton, set to leave the Navy secretary post on July 1, is elected chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He seeks a free hand as to measures and men while resignations from President James W. Alexander and four vice presidents await board action amid ongoing reform struggles.
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New York
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Gage E H. Tarbell
George T. Wilson
William H. McIntyre
Morton
Chauncey M. Depew
Brayton Ives
Charles Stewart Smith
Depew
Hyde
Alexander
Tarbell
Wilson
McIntyre
The
Inquitable
Washington
Register
Shaw
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
South
Roosevelt
Norway dissolves union with Sweden amid king's refusal
Christiana June reports the storthing's resolution dissolving the Sweden Norway union and declaring the king no longer Norway's monarch. The king resumes reign May 25 after regency and refuses to sanction the consular bill via the mixed council, prompting resignations and nationwide demonstrations.
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Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
Iis
Gustave
Council of
King Oscar Protests to Norwegian Premier telegram
King Oscar telegraphs Prime Minister Michelsen from Stockholm on June 8 protesting the government's method and action. Paris reports on June 9 that officials and diplomats discuss the Norway Sweden crisis, noting Nansen’s influence with the republican element and royal loyalty concerns if a royal prince is to become king of Norway.
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Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Michelsen
Council of State
Paris
Nansen
Enquist to Remain at Manila Cable Says Stay at Disposal
Rear Admiral Waqui at 1 this morning received a cable from St Petersburg stating to remain at Manila at the disposal of the American government and to effect repairs as much as possible. The name Nicholai appears in the message.
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Enquist
Manila
Waquiat
St. Peterabure
Nicholai
Russian Cruiser Sunk. Possible Lift At Sea
To Ralss Russian Cruisers at Tokio on June 6, reports say admirals Nathimof Monomach and Dmitri Donskoi have sunk in shallow water, making a salvage possible. The note cites hope of raising the vessels and concerns about salvage conditions.
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Ralss
Tokio
Nathimof
Vladimir Monomach
Dmitri Donskoi
Norwegian tricolor raised at Akershus Fort Christiana
At Akershus Fort in Christiana 30 000 people witnessed the hoisting of the Norwegian tricolor replacing the union flag. The ceremony included the fort garrison parade, arms presented, and the national anthem. Barron von Wedel Jarlsberg requested relief from Madrid posting amid dissolution news.
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Akershus
Christiana
Akerhus
Sweden
Norway
Baron von Wedel-Jarlsberg
Madrid
Washington
Rome
Storthing
Bjornsterne Bjornson
North
Orel Battle Ship Suffering Severe Damage at Maizury
An Associated Press inspection of the Russian battleship Orel at Maizury reveals extensive shell and fire damage. Hull and superstructure riddled, starboard forward 12 inch gun displaced, decks scarred, bulkheads bloodstained, and overall wreckage indicating near-total reconstruction from the waterline up after the crew endured a brutal ordeal before surrender.
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Associated Press
Toklo
Maizury
Hay Sails For Home From London To New York
Secretary Hay and Mrs Hey left London at noon for Liverpool to board the White Star Baltic bound for New York. Ambassador Reid and Mrs Reid accompanied them along with Secretary Carter and Mrs Carter and a few personal friends as the royal car escorted the party to the boat train.
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Hay
London
Hey
Liverpool
Baltic
Liverpol
New York
Godspeed
Ambassador Reid
Reid
Carter
Twenty four Hour Rule Emphasized In Manila Inquiry
Washington, D. C. June 7 The president directs strict observance of the twenty four hour rule for coal and supplies to Russian ships. A cablegram sent through the bureau of Insular affairs answers Governor Wight at Manila. Political clubs are criticized for ousting opposing candidates from business.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa Rejects Shercliffe Surrender Request in Oklahoma Case
Governor Cummins refused to honor Oklahoma's requisition citing fatal defect in sworn evidence that Shercliffe is a fugitive. Attorney Thomas asserts plans to try Dennison on the second indictment for participation in the crime, with Red Oak venue and October term. Additional local misfortunes include Mrs. Guss Titze's attempted suicide and carpenter David Ziegler's fatal fall at Iowa City.
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Es Moines
Cumming
Oklahoma
Shercliffe
David
Lund
Towa
Cummins
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Elmer H. Thomas
Smith
Tom Dennison
Red Oak
Thomias
Dennison
Shereliffe
Thomas
Qctober
Green
Harrison County
Civic Federation
Jewelers’ Union
Ccseeeevee
Omaha Civic Federation
F. A. Wastenhaver
Iowa City
Ha Timeelt
A. O. Lund
Blackwell
Oklo
Frank Shercliffe
State House
Maila
Shereliffa
Notable Iowa cases loom in capital notes
Notes from Des Moines report that Joseph C. Smith faces execution after Iowa Supreme Court declines commutation. Other items include damages for a husband in Iowa injury case, Washington speculation about Secretary Shaw for Equitable president, Frank Sherlocke fugitive matter in Oklahoma, settlement offers in a $100,000 Modern Woodmen suit, and Attorney General guidance on drawing on a $20,000 appropriation for St Louis commission reports.
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Des Moines
Joseph C. Smith
Supreme Court
Smith
Buxton
Department of Government
Gulty
Fort Madison
Cummings
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Linn County
Fannie Hutchens
Marlon & Cedar Rapids Traction
Woodmen of
America
BE. H. McCutchen
Holstein
Holstein Bank
George N. Prink
Mullan
St. Louis
General Assembly
Dean’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Denver Seller
Three years after, Eugend Eb Larlo, a ticket seller in Denver Cal, repeats his initial Denver papers endorsement of Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with stopping long backaches after persistent pains and twinges. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y., sells the pills for 60 cents a box.
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Eugend EB. Larlo
Twentieth Avenue
Union Station
Denver
Cal
Uberty
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
John Pearce
London
Overcooked Everyday Meat Sparks Boarder Debate
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a boarder complaining the meat is overdone while a waitress insists it is the same meat as yesterday, saying it is done over. The exchange highlights humorous kitchen banter and recurring leftovers.
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Philadelphia Press
Nurse Applicant Dialogue From Harper's Bazar
A clipped exchange from Harper's Bazar shows a nurse applicant facing a blunt test about compensation. The dialogue contrasts a question on childcare with an inquiry about securing a Roosevelt at four dollars weekly, hinting at social norms and economic pressures of the era.
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Roosevelt
Harper's Bazar
Dr Williams Pink Pills Praised By Dyspepsia Sufferer
A French resident, Joseph Baysson of San Francisco, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his indigestion after eight boxes. The ad touts the pills as the best doctor for indigestion, links digestion to blood quality, and promises relief from nausea pain and insomnia with proper diet and a free booklet.
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Baysson
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
France
Joseph Baysson
Aix-les-Buins
Ab No
Larkin Street
San Francisco
Gal
Williama
Williams
Dr. Williama Medical Co
Bohenentady
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