Kaiser approves Germanys Hague Conference plan
Berlin June 6 preliminary talks for the Hague Conference are settled to the satisfaction of the Kaiser and Foreign Office. Germany favors peaceful dispute settlement over armament limits and seeks a clear definition of contraband with U S support. The plan includes no surprise declarations and aims to exclude key sea lanes from mining rights.
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Kaiser
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
Russia
Union Gives Up the Fight Against Birmingham Power
Special dispatch from Birmingham June 6 reports the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America ceasing the boycott against Birmingham Railway Light and Power. The union says continuing would be useless and asks other unions for financial aid while seeking other work.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Miners Strike Averted After Indiana Talks
After an all day session the Joint Board of Mineworkers and Operators of Indiana agreed on all differences. The threatened strike involving around 4 000 miners in District No 11 was averted as concessions were made by both sides.
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Commercial Tribe
Terre Haute
Ind
Joint Board of
Indiana
District No. 11
Blows Snuff, Then Fatal Knife Wound Shocks City
In Newport last night Herman Bruns known as Blinkie Bruns was fatally stabbed by Stanley Davis after a snuff blowing incident at John Kohus saloon on Main Street. Bruns died at the hospital from four abdominal wounds including a severed femoral artery. Davis fled. Newport police and detectives pursue with Night Chief Corbin leading the inquiry.
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of Bruns
John Kohus
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Broadway
Magnolia
Elm Streets
Diem & Wing Paper Company
Davis
Second Street
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Newport
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Cameron
Coe
Windhorst
Fortmeyer
Japan Demands Indemnity Over Frisco Bombardment
Tokyo papers condemn delays in addressing damage to Japanese establishments in San Francisco. Indignation runs high as negotiations proceed with Washington and Tokyo, while officials promise action and public interest seeks timely disclosure of developments.
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Tokyo
San Francisco
Washington
General McMackin Named Internal Revenue Collector in Toledo
Washington June 6. President appoints General William V. McMackin as Collector of Internal Revenue for Toledo Ohio. The White House notes broad Republican support in Lucas County and approval from state factions. Endorsed by National Guard leaders and national NRA figures urging his appointment.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
William V. McMackin
Internal Revenue
Toledo
White House
General McMackin
Messrs. Southard
Brown
Lucas County
National Guard
Ohio
General Crain
National Rifle Association of America
Interstate National Guard Association
McMackin
Ingalls Defends Railroads Before Indianapolis Club
M E Ingalls of Cincinnati and chairman of the Big Four board addressed Indianapolis Commercial Club members. He urged repeal of state railroad legislation including the shippers bill requiring freight movement of at least fifty miles daily. He praised railways overall as serving the public despite some unfair practices.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
M. E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Commercial Club
Indiana
Ingalls
Lewis ruled head of Zion City church in Dowie line
Federal Judge K M Hadis recognized John A Lewis as rightful head of the Zion City church founded by John Alexander Dowie. Wilbur Glenn Voliva was declared overseer in a temporary arrangement. Voliva presented a petition seeking to restrain others from interfering with him as sole head of the Dowie church.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John A.lewis
K. M.adis
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Wilbur Glenn
Voliva
Rseer
Lewis
Dowie
Mayor Schmitz Extortion Trial Feature Post on Cross Examination
In San Francisco a courtroom scene brands a cross examination moment as the defense claims a key point in the mayoral extortion case. Antonio Blanco testifies that he heard of license threats but denies specific threats from Ruef or others.
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Commercial Tribune
San Francisco
Schmitz
Antonio B. Blanco
Delmonico’s
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Attorney Gampbel
Blanco
Pennsylvania’s Knox Endorsed for President at State GOP
Harrisburg June 6 The Republican State Convention endorsed United States Senator Knox for President and nominated John O Sheatz of Philadelphia for State Treasurer. A platform backed Roosevelt administration and protection for American labor and industries. Senator Penrose, though not present, is likely to lead Pennsylvania’s delegation to the next Republican National Convention. Governor Stuart to serve on the delegation.
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Commercial Tribune
Harrisburg
United States
Knox
John O. Sheatz
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Ernor Stuart
Senator Penrose
Stuart
Sheatz
Child's Plea Delays Ohio Electrocution in Canton Murder
In Columbus on June 6 Governor Harris heard eleven year old Dean Cornelius plead to commute the death sentence of his father James W. Cornelius, a Canton man convicted of killing his wife. Harris granted a stay until June 21 as efforts to mount evidence and appeal continue.
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Outlook
Columbus
Ohi
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Papa
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James W. Cornelius
Canton
Wooster
F. M. VanOver
Wotter
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Circuit Court
Sape
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By &Ous
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Jamestown
Sabina
Wood
WIBORGS AT ENGLISH COURT
The third Buckingham Palace court season opened with a large presentation list including Mrs Frank Wiborg Miss Wiborg and Miss May Wiborg of Cincinnati Mrs Melville Post of West Virginia and Miss Drexel daughter of Mrs Anthony Drexel of Philadelphia. King Edward Queen Alexandra the Prince and Princess of Wales attended with a large royal circle.
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Frank Wiborg
Wiborg
May Wiborg
Cincinnati
Melville Post
West Virginia
Miss Drexel
Anthony Drexel
Philadelphia
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Firefighters barred from union emblem on duty
Fire Marshal Horan prohibited Chicago Fire Department members from wearing union buttons while on duty. The order follows an understanding with Mayor Busse and applies to all on-duty personnel.
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Chicago
Commercial Tribune
Ill
Chicago Fire Apartment
Horan
Busse
Haywood Accused of Suggesting Finances for Crime
Boise Idaho June 6 Harry Orchard admitted grave crimes while testifying against William D Haywood detailing the murder of Frank Steunenberg by an infernal machine. He said the assassination was suggested financed and executed by Haywood and others and increased his own murdered tally to eighteen.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Steunenberg
Haywood
Moyer
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