Peace Parleys Open as Meyers Mission Fails to Alarm Tokyo
Washington reports a hopeful mood on peace talks after Ambassador Meyer’s audience with the czar and Tokyo’s delay in peace terms. Japan’s minister Takahira and financial adviser Baron Kanegō discuss the situation. Tokyo has given no direct peace terms but Britain is expected to back peace efforts.
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Washington
Meyer
United States
St. Petersburg
Count Cassin
Takahira
White House
Japan
Waneko
Baron Kanego
Russia
Bhut
Lenudon
Taiwe
Great Britain
Zemstvo and Municipal Delegates Urge National Assembly
Delegates from the zemstvos and municipalities demand immediate convocation of a national assembly to resolve peace or war and avert civil strife. A Mos cow congress address, headed by Count Hayden and M Shipoff, criticizes bureaucracy and urges action before fate of Russia is sealed.
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St. Petersburg
Zemstvos
Russia
Zemstvo
Moscow
Count Hayden
M- Shipoff
Ukase
Pani
Loyalty Plea to Emperor Amid Broad Municipal Petitions
An appeal for loyalty asks whether the emperor will receive bearers of an 8 bald message. The address presses the throne with petitions from zemstvos and towns. City centers have urged immediate confirmation that representatives of the people be retained.
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Zemstvos
Roosevelt and Kaiser Near Shared Peace View in War Talks
Berlin reports say President Roosevelt and Emperor William share a common approach to seeking Russian and Japanese peace mediation. They favor Russia taking the initiative with the United States and Germany aiding as facilitators, while excluding France and Britain to avoid external pressure. Japan wary of outlining terms, aiming to press Russian campaign. Rome notes Italian government backs U.S. peace efforts and public support.
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Berlin
Baron Speck-Sternberg
Washington
Roosevelt
Foreign Office
Russian
Japan
France
Great Britain
Associated Press
William
Russia
United States
Nicholas
Meyer
Vladivostok
Harbin
Pacific
Rome
Italy
Feature of a Murder Trial at Liberty Missouri
Frank Slottman, under death sentence for the 1904 Kansas City murder of Clarence Myers, tests for the state in Mrs Aggie Myers trial for complicity. The defendant’s calm demeanor and a courtroom crowded with women mark the proceedings as witnesses recount one of the era’s bloodiest crimes. The judge scolded parents for bringing children to court.
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Liberty
Frank Slottman
Clarence Myers
Kansas City
Aggie Myers
Coal Dealers Elect Officers in Michigan and Indiana
The Michigan and Indiana Coal Dealers association elected officers in Jackson Michigan on June 9. Robert Lake of Jackson was chosen president, I F H Hobbs of Benton Harbor as vice president, and A B Bradshaw of Indianapolis as treasurer.
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan and Indiana Coal Dealers’ Association
Robert Lake
H. Hobbs
Benton Harbor
A. B. Bradshaw
Indianapolis
Guthrie
O. T
National Editorial Association Today
John Dymond
J. W. Cockrum
Oakland City
Ind
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Regions
Chicago June 9 scores show Chicago 11 over Boston 2 in the league game, St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 2, Cincinnati 11 over Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 4 over New York 1, and Philadelphia 8 over Chicago 6 in the American set. Association games include Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 1 and Milwaukee 7 over St. Paul 5.
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Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Lewisville
Wester
Colorado Springs
St. Joseph
Denver
Sioux City
Denvey
Equitable Board Fails to Name New Leader in Delayed Meeting
The Byviraite Life Assurance directors postponed choosing a chairman and adjourned after considering Judge George Gray of Delaware. Rumors linked Patt Morton and General Horace Porter to the post. Developments included Reber To Lincoln’s resignation from the board, a $50,000 policy cancellation by Melville E. Tagalls, and denials of a state insurance inquiry alleging large misdeeds.
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New York
Byviraite Life Assurance Society
Pame
George Gray
Delaware
Patt Morton
Horace Porter
Rebre
Lincoln
Berm of Directors
Melville E. Tagalls
Advin W. Kretch
Equitable Trust Company
Equitable Life
State Insurance Department
Stoo
Metropolitan Press
Status of Chicago's Strike
Chicago June 9 The teamsters strike hinges on action by the Chicago Team Owners association which has refused deliveries to the boycotted houses and urged arbitration. Teamsters refuse to deliver or receive goods and will not arbitrate. Owners meet tonight to decide whether to deliver or concede to the teamsters and rioting resumes with violence but limited damages.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Chicago Team Owners’ Association
Securit
Special Session in Doubt
Washington reports a doubtful prospect for an extra session of Congress after a long talk with the president. Senator Albert J. Beveridge declined to confirm timing and said Congress may not be called again. Beveridge, returning from an ocean voyage, discussed policy and Far East peace prospects with the president.
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Washington
Congress
Albert J. Beveridge
Beveridge
E. N. Mehain
Wisconsin
McKinley Memorial Service Held in Canton Vault
The Ohio state Sunday School convention held a memorial service near the McKinley vault in Canton to honor the late president. Mrs McKinley granted special permission, and Dr C H Manchester, veteran of McKinley, delivered the funeral oration.
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McKinley
Canton
Ohio State Sunday School
President McKinley
C. H. Manchester
World News Briefs Highlight 9 Topics Across Nations
Japanese government orders 900 boxcars from a Pittsburg firm for prompt delivery. Mrs. Roosevelt to be hosted for days by Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilmer at Rapidan Virginia. British submarine Hird sunk with fourteen dead. New York Merchants Association supports reciprocity talks with European nations. Chile seeks $20.06 million loan for rail construction. Hot Springs Arkansas postmaster aide James S McConnell arrested over mail theft. Bubonic plague rising in Australia. Cuban congress receives $50,900 LIM for General Gomez’s aid at Wayana. James William Lowther chosen to succeed Gully as Speaker of the House. No major action on the firing line in Allanchuria, only occasional scout skirmishes.
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Pittsburg Car Building Company
Roosevelt
Joseph Wilmer
Virginia
Rapidan
Hird
New York Merchits’ Association
Chile
James S. McConnell
Hot Springs
Ark
Australia
Gomez
Wayana
James William Lowther
Gully
House of Commons
Allanchuria
Two Year Sea Wreck Near Port LeBann Aboard Minerva
The Minerva, left New York in March 1905, drifted to Port LeBann after years at sea with most crew dead. Only one man aboard was healthy and a Filipino servant survived in fear as smallpox and beriberi plagued the voyage. The vessel, described as a near wreck with rot and sails failing, is owned by A. P. Carrick of Wilkes-Barre.
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Wilkesbarre
Janet—Wonl
Rae
Minerva
New York
Port LeBann
Barnes
A. PF. Carrick
Wilkesharre
War News Briefs From Manila to St. Petersburg
Washington reports Governor Wright says Russian warships will be interned with machinery disabled and breech blocks removed, guarded by Ohio and Monad. St. Petersburg notes czar orders ministers to report Bouligan plan for a general assembly. a peace move shows fragile progress. officials recognize Roosevelt as key in peace talks.
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Jimes
Wright
Manila
Train
Ohio
St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Bouligan
America
Roosevelt
Detroit River Tunnel plan after union of bridge firms
The Canada and Michigan Bridge and Tunnel company and the Michigan and Canada Bridge and Tunnel company held annual meetings in Detroit and moved to form a new Detroit River Tunnel company under Michigan law with $4,000,000 capitalization. The plan aims to start an $8,000,600 tunnel for the Michigan Central railroad under the Detroit River at Detroit, with work set to begin around October 2.
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Detroit
Canada and Michigan Bridge and Tunnel Company
Michigan and Canada Bridge and Tunnel Company
Detroit River Tunnel Company
Michigan
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit River
Fight over seats at Chicago theater causes panic
At the Academy of Music in Chicago on June 9 a brawl among boys in the gallery sparked a panic during a performance. Several were bruised, one boy was badly hurt and taken to a hospital. No fatalities or serious injuries reported.
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Panta
Chicago
Academy of Music
Cone Boy
Catholic priest survives Hen Island boat capsize rescue
In South Bend a Catholic priest and a friend were overturned near Hen Island dam Tuesday afternoon. They were rescued after one man who could not swim was aided by his companion until help arrived. Both men removed clothing to ease the search and rescue effort. Separately a Cor a Huss child was bitten by a rattlesnake and is in critical condition. Smallpox cases rise in South Bend with five known infections in the Mil tenberger home and nearby areas. Miss K C Bailey resigns after forty years teaching at LaPorte.
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South Bend
Hen Island
Cora Huss
Frank Bailey
Susan Miltenberger
Grand Rapids
LaPorte
K. C. Bailey
Indiana Elks Organize State B P O Elks unit formed
Indiana formed a state organization of Elks to be represented in the National Supreme Lodge. At a Muncie meeting the constitution and by-laws were adopted unanimously, creating the Indiana State Organization B P O Elks.
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Indiana Elks
Indiana
Elke
National Supreme Lodge
Muncie
B. P. O. Elis
Stucker and ONeil clash over missing items and court case
In a series of inquiries at Second Street, John O Neil reports thefts from his room including three priceless items belonging to Mrs Curtis. Strycker accused of sneaking in and snatching items as O Neil restrained him. Separately Ralph and Orrin Gardner face trespass charges over a boundary dispute with Wickwire. McCormick the umbrella mender is jailed after a fine.
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John
South Third Street
Parm
Hum
K. O'Neil
Silvers
Wm. Curt
O'Neil
Walter Row
Canen's
Ralph Gardner
Vistula Street
Orrin Gardner
Justice Brunbaugh
Flow. Wickwire
Franklin Street
Gardners
G. W. Best
Wickwire
McCormick
Raymer
Goshen County News Highlights Mixed Local Developments
Goshen area reports detail a business and missing persons case involving J E Nusbaum of Goshen and the Indiana School of Telegraphy. County bids for courthouse improvements reach $54 025 with several bidders. Paroled life man Frank Cripe is returned to prison, handcuffed. Licenses issued to six Elkhart residents. An auto line between Goshen and Wawasee is planned, fare set at 1 dollar. Goshen College seeks Carnegie funding for expansion.
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J. E. Nusbaum
iGoshen
Indiana School of Telegraphy
Jana
Nusbaum
Middlebury
Ind
Court House
J. F. Wild & Co
Indianapolis
First National Bank of Elkhart
First State Bank of
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Cripe
Kidder
Wawasee
Goshen College
Andrew Carnegie
Iron and Steel King
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