Morocco Talks Ease War Fears After Conference
Paris reports an international conference on Moroccan affairs is nearly assured after talks between Premier Rouvier and German Ambassador Prince Radolin. Officials say tensions have eased and a peaceful adjustment appears near, with focus on equal commercial rights under an international framework rather than Anglo-French accord.
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Paris
Morocco
Rouvier
Prince Radolin
Foreign Office
Germany
France
Tunis
King and Queen Greet Canadian Delegation in Windsor
King Edward and Queen Alexandra welcomed 108 Canadian women and 176 members of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association arriving by steamer Victorian from Montreal and Quebec. They toured Windsor sights, including the Victoria mausoleum, and were received on the east terrace of the castle after being met by seventy carriages.
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Windsor
England
Edward
Alexandra
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Montreal
Quebec
Victoria Mausoleum
Immigration problem worries New York
Businessmen sociologists and others joined a formal discussion of the immigration question called by the New York Civic Federation. Estimates say at least 60 percent of arrivals remain in New York and plans will be discussed to reduce the burden. Authorities warn up to 100000 English speaking families in Greater New York face destitution due to cheap labor influx.
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New York
New York Civic Federation
Rain and hail devastate Madisay Wisconsin streets
A heavy rainstorm in Madisay Wisconsin caused widespread damage. Streets flooded up to sidewalks, cellars filled, and hail covered ground inches deep. Roofs splintered fruit trees stripped grain pounded. Window panes shattered and livestock injured.
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Wisconsion
Madisay
Wis
Wyoming Weather Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
Washington reports fair weather for Wyoming with a 24 hour period ending 6 p.m. yesterday. Maximum temperature 60, minimum 47 with 0.20 inch precipitation. Report by W.8 Palmior Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palmior
Choice of Envoys Is the Next Move in Peace Talks
Washington dispatch reports little new progress in Russia Japan peace negotiations. The next step hinges on selecting envoys for the Washington conference with Cassini and Takahira presenting their governments views. Japan seeks no armistice while Russia hopes for a land victory before a possible truce is discussed.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Cassini
Takahira
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Washiington
Oyama
Manchuria
Equitable Life Society to undergo major audit
New York June 19 Paul Morton newly elected chairman orders a full investigation of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Price Waterhouse and Haskins and Sells are jointly commissioned to examine all aspects of work investments and relations of the society.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Price, Waterhouse & Co
Haskins & Sells
Chartered Accountants
Man drinks red ink to threaten friend in Colorado Springs
Thomas Holland of Colorado Springs entered Comer's saloon rear on Saturday night and drank half a bottle of red ink then telephoned a friend claiming he had poisons. A physician administered an emetic and Holland said the act was to force his friend to meet his terms, not a genuine suicide attempt.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Thomas Holland
Comer's
Holland
Jefferson County Marks Centennial Celebration
New York readers note the 100th anniversary of Jefferson County’s organization this week. Watertown hosts a grand observance with many foreign residents now living in the West arriving from Iowa Illinois Michigan and beyond to join the festivities.
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Watertown
N. Y
Jefferson County
Iowa
Olinois
Michigan
NO HUMILIATION FOR CZAR NICHOLAS
A Vienna interview with a Japanese Embassy member reports Japan will seek moderate peace terms with Russia. The notes would include war indemnity but avoid humiliating cessions such as Sakhalin, Vladivostok disarmament, or naval limits, aiming for a 50 year guarantee against renewed war.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Novoe Vremya
Vienna
Sakahalin
Vladivostok
Russia
Pacific
Heat Prostrates Pittsburg Residents in Heat Wave
Pittsburg Allegheny and McKeesport report 8 deaths and 6 prostrations by 11 pm as temperatures linger around 85. The blistering heat affects the district through the evening in a steady, troubling pattern.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
McKeesport
Prince Karl Might Be Next King of Norway
Copenhagen report in Daily Mail cites strong Swedish riksdag backing for Prince Karl as king of Norway if Norway demolishes frontier fortifications and signs an arbitration treaty with Sweden.
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King
Norway
London
Copenhagen
The
Daily Mail
Riksdag
Oscar
Prince Karl
Sweden
Mississippi River Flood Fears Hit Iowa Towns
Des Moines reports the Mississippi River flooded from Clinton to Davenport with danger levels near Burlington and Keokuk. Thousands of acres suffer crop and property losses, expected to total hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Mississipp
Es Moines
Iowa
Mississippi River
Clinton
Davenport
Burlington
Keokuk
Death and Illness in Pittsburg Heat
In Pittsburg the government thermometer hit 89 degrees at noon and rose further. One death and several prostrations were reported by noon with relief promised for tonight.
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Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Union to Confer With Employers on Strike Termination
Chicago June 19 The Teamsters Joint Council to appoint a committee to confer with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters executive committee and decide on terms for employers. Employers report rapid improvement with near normal deliveries. Many strikers seek former positions as the strike appears to wind down.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Sunstroke Toll Rises in New York City Heat
In New York City on June 19 many people fainted from the heat and four young children died. The extreme temperature and high humidity overwhelmed residents during the early hours yesterday.
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New York
Russia Considers Autocratic Parliament Amid Pressure
St Petersburg reports that Emperor Nicholas II may issue a manifesto to convene a two chamber parliament next September. Prominent statesmen fear a delay. the plan creates a lower Gosudartsvennala Uma and an upper Gosudartsvennala Sovet with limited monarchic authority.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas Iil la
de Witte
Russia
Gosudartsvennala Uma
Imperial Duma
Giosudartsvennala Sovet
Ive
Grocers Meet in Norfolk Convenes Annual Southern Wholesale
Norfolk Va five hundred quairtors gather for the annual convention of the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association opening today. The meeting runs three days with extensive plans for local grocers entertainment and important papers on premiums and other grocery trade subjects forming the program.
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Norfolk
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Assemlot
Great Naphtha Tank Struck by Lightning
A 60,000-barrel naphtha tank at Lima Olio was struck by lightning today. About 1,000 barrels could be pumped before overheating halted operations. The loss is estimated near 200,000 dollars with oil valued at five dollars per barrel.
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Lima
Olio
Jine J
Cabinet splits over Chinese exclusion law enforcement
Washington reports a new rift in the cabinet as Secretary Taft urges milder enforcement of the Chinese exclusion laws while Secretary Metcalfe pushes for stricter application. Metcalfe notes deceptive claims by entrants and says relief requires Congress action, with enforcement directed by Commerce and Labor heads.
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Washington
Taft
Metcalfe
White House
Congress
Pacific Coast
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bank Closed by Comptroller in Fredonia New York
Washington June 19 The Fredonia National Bank Fredonia New York was closed by an order of the comptroller of the currency after information from the examiner showed insolvency J W Schofield was named receiver
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Washington
Fredonia National Bank
Fredonia
N. Y
Wee
J. W. Schofield
Woodmen at Milwaukee Largest Convention in History
Milwaukee Wit June 14 The Modern Woodmen of America held its largest annual gathering with Head Camp meetings and entertainment. Delegates from other state associations attend as thousands of visitors fill the event, underscoring the order as the nation’s largest fraternal beneficiary society.
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Milwaukee
Wit
Woodmen of America
Dinner for Mayor Weaver in Germantown Tonight
Philadelphia June 1 Mayor Jain M Weaver will be honored at a dinner in Germantown Cricket Club tonight honoring his anti organization fight in city government. A fourteen member committee of prominent business leaders recently appointed will attend along with Mayor Weaver and attendees from civic groups.
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Weaver
Philadelphia
Jain M. Weaver
Germantown Cricket Glid
Isiness Twn
Congressional irrigation committee visits Utah two-day stop
The Congressional Committee on Irrigation arrived in Salt Lake City on June 1 and will stay two days before proceeding to Portland.
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Salt Lake
Gotham Wants the Big Subway
The Municipal Ownership League has forwarded an appeal to Governor Higgins urging a public vote on city ownership of utilities. The group seeks a special legislative session to pass a bill enabling New York to acquire and operate subways, street railways, gas and electric plants with no new taxes until a city referendum approves.
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New York
Municipal Ownership League
Higgins
Municipal League
Cogill
Senate
Hartman
Assembly
Czar Pledges New Future After Zemstvo Talks
Emperor Nicholas met the Zemstvo delegation in St. Petersburg as Prince Troubes koy and M. Federoff urged reforms. The czar expressed regret for war sacrifices and naval disaster, and pledged to summon a national assembly, awaiting its implementation and instructing towns and villages to be informed.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Zematvo
Prince Troubeskoy
Zemstvo
Moscow
M. Federoff
Russia
Respite Granted in Mary Rogers Murder Case
Windsor Vermont reports a habeas corpus writ for Mrs Mary Rogers connected to her husband slaying. Judge Wheeler of the US District Court issued the stay with execution set for Friday next.
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Windsor
June Lilrth
Mary Rogers
Tate
Wheeler
United State District Court
Equitable Report Delayed For Several Days
Albany advices indicate today that Superintendent Hendricks will not complete his investigation report on the Equitable Society for several days. The delay comes as officials await corroborating documents and statements from key stakeholders.
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Equitable
New York
Albany
Hendricks
The
Equitable Society
Baseball scores across leagues and towns
Scores from American Association and American League show Columbus and Minneapolis winning, with others like Philadelphia and Cleveland posting victories. National League results place St Louis and Chicago ahead, while Western League matchups include Omaha and Denver securing wins.
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Louisvie
Kansas City
Columbus
St Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Indianapolia
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
Millsburg
Ty Brogkiva
Cinecinati
Jyseph
Colorado Springs
Dee Moines
Sioux City
Omaha
Denver
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Metcalf
Utah
Gotham
Mrs. Rogers
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