Russia and Japan Accept Roosevelt Peace Proposal
Washington June 12 The Associated Press reports both Russia and Japan have accepted President Roosevelt s suggestion for direct peace talks. Plenipotentiaries from Japan and Russia are expected to meet in Washington to determine terms, with the president willing to assist in preliminary arrangements and to facilitate a time and place for the negotiations.
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Floods threaten lowlands as Mississippi and Des Moines rise
Keokuk Iowa reports the Des Moines river rising seven feet in three hours and the Mississippi climbing equally fast. Levee breaks at Alexandria Missouri allow water into town while rains swell creeks to raging torrents. Government locks flood as rail lines wash out and widespread damage looms from Keokuk to Hannibal. La Crosse Wisconsin notes Mississippi at three year high with water several feet over low water, factories closed and rail shipments halted as further rises loom toward Tuesday.
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Peace move in Japan Russia talks signals armistice request
Washington officials say the next step in peace negotiations will be a request for an armistice as plenipotentiaries are named to set terms. Britain backs the U S effort while London circles expect the plenipotentiaries to meet in Washington with Japan demanding indemnity and Russia cautious on territory.
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Six Inch Rainfall Floods Des Moines River Area
Ottumwa and Burlington regions endure a severe rainstorm causing Des Moines river to rise eight feet endangering hundreds of homes in lower districts. Telecommunication lines ripple, rail washouts occur, Burlington main line damaged, traffic halted. Bonaparte reports eighteen foot rise in five hours with homes shelled by floodwaters.
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Pulajane Chief Killed in Philippines Camp Raid
Washington reports Brigadier General Carter says Captain Stacy and 80 men from Company E and Philippine Scouts surprised Pula janes camp on June 4. Daguhob killed, 40 Pulajanes slain, six captured. No American dead. two wounded. Fire destroys Williamsburg block. 90 families homeless. Reputable election and registration fraud indictments issued in Cambridge against 15 men.
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