Miss Roosevelt to Tour Philippines and East Asia in Summer
The Washington Post reports Miss Alice Roosevelt will journey with about fifty companions from San Francisco aboard the Manchuria starting July 1, visiting China Japan and the Philippines. She will be hosted by officials and families including Mrs Metcalf and Miss Boardman, with Taft Root and others along for a mix of travel and official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
San Francisco
Manchuria
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Pacific
Metcalf
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Taft
Mabel TF. Boardman
William J. Boardman
Amy ‘McMitlin
Michigan
Dubois
Idaho
Miss Boardman
Miss McMillin
Philippe
Miss Alice
Summer Palace
Tokyo
White House
Honolulu
Hotel Ingleterra
Yokohama
Roosevelt
Yokohaima
Kobe
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Hongkong
Manila
Philippines
Wright
Old City
Madrid
Islands
St. Louis
Broadway
Mindanao
Korea
Sunday Saloon Advocate Opens Debate on Reform
Everett P. Wheeler, New York lawyer and author, told the People's Institute Club in New York that saloons should open on Sunday afternoons under regulations. He argued fewer laws would reduce evasions and bribery, and that temperance would not arise from total prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett P. Wheeler
New York
People’s Institute Club
New York Tribune
Germany
Unique Glee Club Invites Red Headed Women in Portland
A Portland special dispatch reports the Oregon Conservatory of Music organizes the Golden Singers a glee club and orchestra inviting every red headed woman in the city to join. The club colors are purple and gold and a future invitation to red headed men is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Singers
Portland
Ore
Oregon Conservatory of Music
San Francisco Examiner
Conservatory
Identifying Dead Russian Soldiers by Their Ikon Distr
The text explains that Russian soldiers killed in battle are identified by small metal ikon images found on their bodies. The ikon backs bear the wearer's name regiment and commission, illustrating how nations label soldiers for future identification.
Shrines of Japan Highlight Ancient Sacred Architecture
The sacred shrines of Japan, taken as a whole, are probably the country’s most attractive architectural feature. Many are very ancient and valuable as illustrations of Japan’s art in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Illinois Post Office Costs Illustrate Government Control
Illinois figures show the post office department spent about 14 million dollars in 1903 to run contracts, rents, and utilities, supporting a large staff and rural delivery. The Illinois payroll includes 350+ postmasters, 3,500 clerks, and 1,500 carriers, with total salaries and benefits running into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Leroy T. Vernon
Washington
Chicago News
Post Office Department
Alinos
Finois
Illinois
District of Columbia
Washington City
Ilinois
Railway
Color Changing Carnation From Luther Burbank
San Francisco dispatch reports California horticulturist Luther Burbank developed a carnation that changes color in three days. The blossom starts white, becomes pink white, then deep red before fading. Gophers ruined last year’s plants, but he plans to try again to reproduce the color changing bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
California
San Francisco Dispatch
King Leopold Takes Possession of Japanese Palace in Laeken Park
King Leopold of Belgium has taken possession of the new Japanese palace in the Royal park at Laeken. The palace is divided into several wings, each containing about a half dozen finely decorated drawing rooms. It features fine furniture ornaments sculptures paintings and screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Belgium
Royal
Park
Laeken
Leslie
Russian Navy Faces Possible General Advance Amid War News
Reports from Gunshu Pass and St. Petersburg indicate Russian forces may launch a broad offensive as Tsarist authority struggles. Admiral Rozestvensky's fate is uncertain, while Japan reports successful operations and a Russian destroyer raid near Urleung island yields prisoners, including officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press News Assn
Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Linovitch
St. Petersburg
Russia
Rojestvensky
War or Peace to be Decided at Tsarkoeselo Conference
A high level conference in St. Petersburg brings together ministers grand dukes and war council members to decide if the war should continue and by what means. If they choose peace the meeting will address procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Alexander III
Imperial Naval Guard
Rosestvensky
National Zemski Sobor
People’s Assembly
United Press News Assn
Council of Ministers
Grand Dukes
Council of War
Tsarkoeselo
Congratulatory Message to Admiral Togo Issued
Tokio May 31 a formal congratulation from the government to Admiral Togo acknowledged his victory. The note expressed gratification with his cause and extended thanks to the emperor's sailors while conveying sympathy for the killed and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
United Press News Assn
Tokio
Kamisura's Forces Engage Russian Fleet Remnant
A May 31 report from Paris states Admiral Kamisura has engaged the remaining Russian fleet and fighting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press News Assn
Paris
Kamismura
News Suppression in Russia Reveals Limited Japan Victory Knowledge
Report from St. Petersburg May 31 notes government censorship limits public awareness of Japan's victory with fewer than 200 Russians informed about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Rojestvensky
United Press News Assn
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Grombol
Vladivostock Squadron
Nebogatoff
Russia
Captured Vessel Recovered by Japanese Forces
The captain and several crew members of the British steamer Olkohamia, first reported as American, arrived at Sasebo after being retaken from Russian hands by Japanese forces. The event was confirmed in dispatches from the port on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misu
Togo
Qrel
Nikolai I
Apraxine
Seniavin
Liascourt Rocks
Admiral Oushakoff
Iwate
Yakumo
Dmitri Donski
Urleung Island
Corean
Rojestvensky
Sazanami
Bedovi
Enquist
Kuiaz Souvaroff
Chitose
Niataka
Murdkumo
United Press News Assn
Sasebo
Elkhart chosen for next United Post Office Clerks meet
Elkhart was selected as the site for the next gathering of the United Post Office Clerks Association of Indiana. The group held its fourth annual meeting in Fort Wayne this week. Ira Zigler of Elkhart was elected delegate at large to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
United Post Office’ Clerks Association of Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Ira Zigler
Judge James S. Dodge Delivers Memorial Address in Goshen
Judge James S. Dodge spoke yesterday in Goshen delivering the Memorial address in his familiar eloquent style. He was enthusiastically cheered by a large audience that filled the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Goshen
Sunday Receipts: Wee Large The Receipe Of The Indiana
The fragment hints at a Sunday receipt or recipe item from Indiana. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No identifiable people organizations places or dates are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
War Veterans Return To Marsh For Drum And Fife
Veterans march to the marsh as drums and fifes recall past service in a solemn procession led by former soldiers. The event honors service and preserves a veterans’ tradition in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Memorial Day Observance at Island Park in Elkhart
Elkhart held Memorial Day rites at Island Park with several hundred attendees including veterans from Shiloh Field Post and the 69th as well as city officials. Major address by Rev J M Miller followed by a patriotic program featuring a quartet and singing, ending with taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Beautiful Island Park
H. C. Dodge
C. H. Murray
Avery Brown
Dyer Harvard
Second
Marion Streets
Silvers
Xrifort
Fies
N. G
Veterans of
Shiloh
J. L. Miller
Elmo
CC. G. Corn
fEale Shore Band
Hcials
St. John Cadets
W. C Johnson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Cant
R. S. Chamberlin
Neil Coleman
Second Street
Trier Avenue
Main Street
Main
Island Park
Charles T. Greene
McMann
Milton Nash
Wrs
John McClaran
Will Wagoner
Geo. Lohrman
Lincoln
Prof. E. Myers
Central School
Vera Spann
Bonnie Darling
G.A. Kemp
Br. J. Fuller
George E. Shaw
Greene
J. M. Miller
Wakarusa
Miller
Chardler
Rev
Darling
Chicago
Elkhart Congregational Church
America
Bishop Alerding to Visit Milhart for Confirmation
Tomorrow Ascension observed at St. Vincent Catholic Church with Mass at 5 PM and benediction at 9 PM. Father Boeckelmann met Bishop Alerding in South Bend to confirm classes for Notre Dame and St Mary’s. Bishop Alerding to attend confirmations at St Vincent in Milhart Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Catholic Church
Father Boeckelmann
South Beng
Alerding
Fort Wayne
Notre Dame
St. Mary’s
Milhart
Local Postoffice Clerks Attend State Convention
Ira Zigler and J Coffman are expected to return from Mutcie where they have been attending the annual state convention of the association of postoffice clerks. Zigler is secretary of the state association and Coffman went as a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira. Zigler
J. Coffman
Mutcie
Association
Mr. Zisler
Mr. Coffman
Parsons couple heads to Chicago for Mr Parsons business
Mr and Mrs Weare Parsons travel to Chicago where Mr Parsons who has been superintendent of the Rice City Electric Company will stay there for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weare Parsons
Chicago
Parsons
Rice City
Electric. Co
Widow Pollock Granted Pension Amid Clarity of Records
Pension for Mrs Pollock widow of George J Pollock of 636 North West Street approved after review. The allowance follows formal criteria and confirms eligibility for pension benefits.
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China
Kiconelulo
Sunday Saloon Advocate
Unique Glee Club
Illinois “Mail Service
Uncle Sam
Rojestvensky Reports
Sky
France
de Monte
Great Britain
National Assembly
Aleasing
St. Vincent Church
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