Neutral powers agree to cooperate on Far East peace
The White House hosts a third meeting on Far East peace with President and Japanese minister Takahira amid talks with French Ambassador Jusserand and British Charge d Affaires Obierne. Neutral powers align toward direct negotiations and a united front when peace talks begin.
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Washington, D. C
Far East
White House
Takahira
M. Jusserand
Obierne
Japan
Russia
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Count Casini
Washington
Girl in Red Mask Sails to America for Engagement
New York reports the mysterious dancer known as La Rouge Dominio, who stirred London and Paris with her crimson costume, is en route from Liverpool aboard the Majestic to perform in New York. Her identity remains unknown as she travels under the stage name and wears the red mask.
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America
New York
London
Liverpool
Majestic
Georgia Race Riot Ends In Deaths At Turner
A race riot near Turner South Carolina leaves white man Burrell Mclane dead his son seriously wounded one black man killed and three others wounded. A pursuing party of about one hundred armed white men threatens lynching of fleeing Black participants.
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Georgia
Augusta
Turner
S. C
Burrell Mclane
Bere
Wyoming Weather Forecast and Report
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Local data show yesterday’s 24 hour period ending 6 pm with a maximum of 712 degrees and a minimum of 49 degrees, with trace precipitation. W Palmer Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
W. &. Palmer
Indignation in Russia as Zemstvo Congress defies ban
Moscow June 5 A Zemstvo Congress meeting was called to seek immediate cessation of hostilities but banned by order issued late last night. Delegates vow to defy the prohibition and proceed, raising fears of trouble. St Petersburg June 5 labor leaders discuss a general strike for next Saturday. Hamburg June 5 German seamen in Libau ordered home as contracts canceled, signaling Russia’s retreat from sea power ambitions against Japan.
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Zemstvo
St. Petersburg
Hamburg
Libau
Far East
Russia
Japan
COLORADO SOLDIER FINDS HIS GOOD ANGEL
H. C. Lydick of Basalt Colorado, a former private in a Colorado regiment in Babylon L L, is eager to meet Lillian Giblin a student at the New York Conservatory of Music. A young woman who cared for him during fever wrote her name on a card, and after years he recalled Babylon and located her through the postmaster.
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Angel
New York
Lillian Giblin
New York Conservatory of Music
H. C. Lydick
Basalt
Colo
Colorado
Babylon
L. L
Meyers on Trial for Husband Murder
Kansas City June 5 The trial of Mrs Aggie Myers charged with complicity in the May 1904 murder of her husband Clarence Myers a printer at their home began today at Liberty Frank Hoffman her alleged confederate was tried convicted and sentenced to be hanged but will testify for the State Mrs Myers defense contends no motive exists and that black burglars killed Myers The State argues Hoffman and Mrs Myers were infatuated and killed Myers so they could wed.
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Kansas City
Aggie Myers
Clarence Myers
Liberty
Frank Hoffman
Hoffman
Mrs. Myeers
Myers
Wedding gifts presented to Crown Prince and Duchess Celia
In Berlin this morning the gifts from German states and elites were presented at the royal palace. Deputations offered congratulations and a state dinner is planned for 6:80 pm to ensure guests arrive on time for the gala opera performance tonight.
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Berlin
Germany
Cecelia
Royal
Labor Men Meet Opens Eastern Convention
A convention representing a eastern United States labor union opened in Lynn Madd on June 5. The gathering will elect delegates to the Chicago convention later this month to form a new national labor organization aligned with political entities.
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Lynn
Madd
United States
Amon
Chicago
Strong Men Leave the Big Company
Two more directors resign from the Equitable Life Assurance Society board raising recent retirements to five. Jefferson Coolidge tendered immediate resignation from Boston, Jacob Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co resigns after twelve years on the board, and Melville E. Ingalls steps down in Cincinnati.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Boston
Jefferson Coolidge
Jacob Schiff
of Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Cincinnati
Melville E. Ingalls
International Wedding in Washington D C
An international marriage of unusual interest was celebrated in Washington D C when Miss Alletta Van Reypen daughter of Rear Admiral Van Reypen married Baron Serge Alexander Korff gentleman in waiting to His Majesty the Emperor of Russia. The ceremony was at Admiral Van Reypen residence with Archbishop Horovitehsky of the Greek church New York officiating. The Greek ceremony was followed by the Episcopal marriage service.
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Washington, D. C
Alletta van Reypen
Admiral van Reypen
Serge Alexander Korff
Russia
Horovitehsky
New York
Leaders Arrested in Chicago Teamsters Strike
Cornelius Shea president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Hugh McGee president of the Truck Drivers union were arrested and jailed on conspiracy indictments issued by a grand jury. Albert Young former Teamsters president posted $5,000 bond as authorities pursued further action.
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Chicago
Cornelius Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Hugh McGee
Teamsters
Employers’ Association
Albert Young
Teamsters’ Union
Hundreds of Natal Hurricane Death Toll Rises
Durban reports 440 bodies recovered from the Natal hurricane and the Pinetown reservoir burst. Hindoo laborers Europeans and others are among the dead, with many still missing.
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Durban
Natal
Pinetown
Tornadoes Strike Binghamton in Southern New York
A tornado tore through Binghamton New York tonight blowing down many houses and barns in the fifth and sixth wards. No fatalities occur and one person is seriously injured.
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New York
Binghampton
N. Y
Alfonso Gets Royal Reception
London June 5 King Alfonso XIII of Spain was welcomed to England with elite ceremonies supervised by King George V. A heavy rain at Mortmouth disrupted the public display and marred the spectacle.
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London
Alfonso XIII
Spain
England
Haward
Mortsmouth
Knights of Columbus Begin Convention in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on June 5 the annual Knights of Columbus convention opened with 4000 to 5000 attendees from across the United States. A welcome reception at the Chamber of Commerce followed a city welcome to delegates headed by Supreme Knight Howard Kerne of Boston and dignitaries including Governor Pardee Senator Flint and Mayor McAleer. Mme Modjeska chaired the reception committee.
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Los Angeles
Cala
Knights of Columbus
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Kern
Boston
Pardee
Flint
McAleer
Chamber
Mme. Modjeska
Chainmakers Meet in York for AME Union Convention
York Pennsylvania hosts the annual convention of the am eoent apastachi Union of America with delegates from across the United States. National officers listed include President William N. Gourney Vice President Daniel Shea and secretary treasurer Curtin C. Miller all from Columbus Ohio.
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York
Am Eoent Apastachi Union of America
United States
William N. Gourney
Daniel Shea
Curtin C. Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William to Duchess Cecelia
Barons, princes, and high nobles from Europe gathered in Berlin for the wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William and Duchess Cecelia. A two century old style is revived with a state banquet tonight before the ceremony tomorrow. Grand Duke and Duchess Vladimir of Russia attend as representatives of the Czar.
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Berlin
Europe
Frederick William
Cecelia
Vladimir
Russia
Business men and officials control Muskogee tax situation
A Muskogee dispatch says local business men and city officials retain control as tribal tax matters unfold. Businesses remain open and the mayor is held under guard by Indian police. A delegation of businessmen is en route to Washington.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Muskogee
Washington
King Alfonso in England for Royal Visit
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in London and was welcomed aboard the royal yacht Mtecoria and Albert. A royal family dinner at Buckingham Palace highlighted a schedule including a state banquet, reception at Marlborough House, a gala opera performance, and entertainments at the Spanish and Austro-Hungarian embassies.
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Alfonso
England
London
King Alfonso
Spain
Russian Ships May Raid Japan Coast
Shanghai reports rumors that three Russian third class cruisers have appeared near Hakodate Japan and may raid northern Japanese ports. The rumor says remaining Japanese boats should avoid direct confrontation and seek to inflict damage in any naval engagement.
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Japan
Shanghai
Japan Expects Internment of Russian Ships at Manila
Washington reports the action of the President to intern or send the three Russian ships at Manila to sea. Japan asks for the government’s next steps and awaits a formal reply. Taft and Morton discuss repairs versus internment, with instructions denying immediate repair.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
Manila
Takahira
State Department
Taft
Nan Patterson Disbands Pennsylvania Theatrical Company
Nan Patterson’s second stage venture ends as the "A Romance of Panamint" troupe disbands in Altoona Pennsylvania. She travels to Washington and says she will not perform again until fall, crying harsh and unjust criticism and unprofitable shows with poor attendances.
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Altoona
Nan Patterson
Romance of Panamt
Floradora
Washington
Powers of Interstate Commission Tested in California
In Los Angeles on June 5 United States District Attorney Valentine for the Interstate Commerce Commission led a case against several California railroads accused of overcharging for orange shipments. The rate of 1.25 per 100 was deemed unjust and the suit aims to define the commission’s authority. President Ripley of the Santa Fe argued the commission cannot set rates, making this a pivotal test of its powers.
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Cal
California
United States
Valentine
Interstate Commission
Welborn
Missouri River
Presdent Ripley
Santa Fe
Two St. Louis Papers Consolidate Under Star Chronicle
St. Louis papers The St Louis Star and St Louis Chronicle announce their consolidation as Star Chronicle with capital stock of 400000. Milton A. Mefine will be president and Nathan Frank, former owner of The Star, will be vice president.
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St. Louis
St. Lows Star
St. Louis Chronicle
Star-Chronicl
Milton A. Mefine
Nathan Frank
Hie Hiar
View
Rojestvensky Regaining Health at Sasebo
The other surgeon at Sasebo naval hospital reports Admiral Rojestvensky’s condition as favorable. June records indicate his health is improving after a period of illness.
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Tokio
Sasebo Naval Hospital
Rojestvensky
Uncle Joe Cannon Shows Etiquette Lesson in Portland
In Portland on opening day June 1 Uncle Joe Cannon perspired on the speaker's stand as he dabbed his head with water. Mrs. H. W. Goode protested, and Theodore Hardee tried to intervene before Cannon continued his address after officials calmed the scene.
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Portland
Ore
Joe Cannon
House of Representatives
H. W. Goode
Joe
Fairbanks
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Great Fleets May Be In Joint Maneuvers
London reports Vice Admiral Lor Charles Beresford, commanding the Mediterranean squadron, urges joint maneuvers of American and British fleets in open water. He says he proposed the plan to leading ministers and statesmen of both nations, who see potential benefits.
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London
Lor Charles Beresford
D Lovel
Dinner Dance in Honor of Miss Roosevelt in Cincinnati
A large seasonal dinner dance will be hosted in Cincinnati in honor of Miss Aliee Roosevelt. Mrs Buckner Wallingford Miss Annie Harrison and Mrs George Ingalla organize the event. Roosevelt visits Representative Longworth and is the subject of circulating reports about her role in Congress.
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Miss Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Aliee Roosevelt
Buckner Wallingford
Annie Harrison
George Ingalla
Roosevelt
Alster
Longworth
Middies' Cruise Sets Sail for Chesapeake Maneuvers
Annapolis reports the mids, under Rear Admiral Francis W. Dickens as commander in chief of the coast squadron, sailed today for Chesapeake Bay for the maneuvers starting June 1.
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Annapolis
Baseball Scores From Multiple Leagues
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