Prospects for Peace in War Plebiscite Meeting
The Associated Press reports that both Russia and Japan accepted President Roosevelt’s suggestion to appoint plenipotentiaries, with Russia awaiting Japan to set time and place. An imperial council at Tyarotseko-Selo, led by Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexander Michaelovich, favored ending the war if terms are tolerable, while War Minister Sakharoff and General Lobko urged continued fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Japan
Russia
Foreign Office
Tyastseko-Selo
M. Manukitin
Vladimir
Alexander Michaelovich
Nicholas Nicholavitch
Gen. Sakharoff
Lobko
Railroad Scheme for Islands in the Philippines
The War department released invitations signed by Secretary Taft for proposals to build railways in the Philippines under a February act. The plan promises Philippine protection against bandits and insurrection and requires a 0.5 percent tax on gross earnings to the government. The prospectus notes a 30 year guarantee of 4 percent on first lien bonds, with a cap of 1.2 million dollars in interest per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
W. H. Taft
Philippines
Congress
Auto Dashes Into River Three Drowned Two Rescued
Five people were riding in a car that plunged from Rush Street Bridge into the Chicago River. Three men and women drowned: Jerome G. Kurtzman a Chicago chemical company manager, his wife, and W A Hartley an auto dealer manager. Rescued were W H Hoops Jr, an auto company manager, and Mrs Jeremiah Runyon of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rush Street
Jerome G. Kurtzman
W. A. Hartley
W. H. Hoops, Jr
Jeremiah Runyon
New York City
Flint Glass Plant Burned at Kokomo Indiana
Fire destroyed the $159,000 National Flint Glass plant known as the Jenkins factory in Kokomo Indiana with $25,000 stock loss. Two firemen were injured by falling walls. Roy Herbert who worked there is unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Glass
National Flint Glass Company
Jenkins Factory
Kokomo
Ind
Roy Harbert
Moors Murder Englishman at Mazagan
Moorish robbers entered the Austrian Vice Consulate at Mazagan on June 6 and murdered Vice Consul Madden a British subject who also represented Denmark and had been stationed there for years. They wounded his wife and escaped. Austrian and British authorities have protested to the Sultan’s Foreign Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazagan
Madden
Denmark
Conservatives Elect Speaker for House of Commons
James William Lowther, Conservative, deputy speaker and committee on ways and means chair, was unanimously elected speaker of the House of Commons succeeding William Court Gully who resigned. First Conservative in chair since 1833. After win, the house adjourned until June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Lowther
Committee On Ways and Means
House of Commons
William Court Gully
Banker Bigelow Sentenced for Bank Funds Embezzlement
Frank G. Bigelow, former president of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of violating national banking laws. United States District Judge Joseph V. Quarles sentenced him to 10 years of hard labor at Fort Leavenworth, with the sentence dated from the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank of Milwaukee
United States
Joseph V. Quarles
Fort Leaveux
Kae
Roosevelt Urges Direct Peace Talks Between Russia and Japan
President Roosevelt sent a note to the Russian and Japanese governments urging direct negotiations for peace. He offers to arrange preliminaries for a meeting time and place and rejects intermediaries. Italy is reported to back the U.S. initiative for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
White House
Takahira
Wireless telegraph tested on moving Chicago to St Louis train
The Chicago and Alton railway announced plans to install wireless telegraph on all Chicago St Louis trains, with demonstration showing 50 mph messages between Chicago offices and officers on a limited train. The observation car carried equipment as President Felton communicated from Chicago and got replies from the train. The test proved the system can operate at speed, leading to immediate outfitting of all Alton trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton Railway
Chicago
St. Louis
Alton Road
Felton
Alton
Japanese Government Orders 900 Box Cars from Pressed Steel
The Japanese Government placed an order with Pressed Steel Car Co for 900 box cars for early delivery. Cars will be built at the Pittsburg shops and accompany a prior order for 1,000 box and gondola cars placed with Middletown Car Co and Milton and Barwick plants of American Car & Foundry Co. Each car will be 3.4-foot gauge, 16 feet long, with a seven ton capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pressed Steel Car Co
Pittsburg
Middletown Car Co
Milton and
Barwick
American Car & Foundry Co
Spark Triggers Inverness Mine Explosion Injuring Sixteen
An explosion of powder 500 feet down the Inverness Railway and Mining Co mine injures sixteen workers, including men and boys. Officials say a spark from a miner lamp likely ignited the powder. all are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverness
C. B
Inverness Railway and Mining Co
Cruiser Causes Death as Tug Capsizes on Lake Erie
The Dominion cruiser Vigilant engaged the Grace M of Lorain Ohio near Canadian waters on Lake Erie. After shots across bows the tug was struck and overturned, sinking rapidly. Crew members rescued included Galbraith and engineers Rulleson and Poppellwell, while five others from Lorain and Cleveland remain missing. The American consul at St Thomas investigates.
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Lake Erie
Vigilant
Duan
Grace M
Lorain
Capt. Galbraith
Willian Rulleson
JD. Poppellwell
Martin Olesen
Cleveland
William Anderson
St. Thomas
Norway rejects Berndatotte royal throne bid
Royal authorities report that the Storthing demand for a Bernadotte prince to rule Norway has failed to gain support. The Danish royal family also withholds approval for a Danish prince to ascend the Norwegian throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Gustave
Storthing
House of Bernadotte
Norway
William H. Ferguson Headed Washington and Jefferson Honors
William H. Ferguson of Pittsburgh won first honor at Washington and Jefferson College, marking the top academic distinction in the college’s annual awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ferguson
Pittsburgh
Washington and Jefferson College
Hyde Gives Up Control at Equitable Board
Paul Morton elected chairman of the board while James W. Alexander and four senior officers resign. Hyde divested majority control but retains substantial interests. Shares moved to about two dozen individuals led by Thomas F. Ryan. estimated value 3.56 to 5 million dollars. Notable buyers include Grover Cleveland, George Westinghouse, and Morgan J. O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Gage E. Tarbell
George T. Wilson
William H. McIntyre
Hyde
Thomas F. Ryan
Morton Trust Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Equitable Society
Ryan
Equitable
Hyde Estate
Henry B. Hyde
Society
Samuel Untemyer
Grover Cleveland
George Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Morgan J. O’brien
Appellate Division
Supreme Court of
New York City
Good oil producers. Wells turn from dry to productive
A Pennsylvania oil field reports several wells producing. The Southern Oil Company on the Dr Waldron farm yields 45 barrels per hour. Barrickman heirs No.1 shows 20 barrels per hour, Reiber Independent Gas No.1 about 10 barrels per day, Misler and O'Brien No.1 Hartung 40 barrels daily, Phillips Gas and Oil No.1 Barrickman heirs 15 barrels per hour. McBride well remains at 25 barrels per hour amid overall gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Oil Company
Dr. Waldron
McBride Gusher
Butler County
Associated Producers
Barrickman Heirs
Reiber Independent Gas Company
Samuel Schlagel
Misler and O'Brien
Hartung
Phillips Gas and Oil Company
No. 1 Barrickman Heirs
McBride
Submarine A-8 Disaster Off Plymouth Kills Fourteen
A British submarine A-8 blew up off Plymouth after three explosions. The vessel carried 18 officers and men, including trainees. fourteen were drowned. Four survivors were rescued by a passing trawler near the conning tower. Survivors include Lieutenant Candy, commander, Sub-Lieutenant Murdoch, a petty officer, and a seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
England
Candy
Murdoch
Prosecutions Promised in Beef Trust Indictments
United States District Attorney Morrison directed federal grand jury in Washington to canvass testimony and classify evidence for expected indictments. Assistant Good man informed the grand jury there would be no interference and no favoritism in prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Morrison
Washington
Beef Trust
Department of Justice
Goodman
Grand Jury
Russian Naval Losses From Battle Report
Reports to Gen. Linevitch from naval officers at Viadivostok estimate Admiral Rosestvenskys fleet losses at 9,000 to 10,000 killed or drowned with about 5,000 prisoners.
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Linevitch
Viadivostok
Rosestvensky
Russians Capture Villages in Key Front Moves
General Linovitch reports to Emperor Nicholas that Japanese forces attacked the left flank on June 6 but were checked. Russian troops in the Tsin Valley pushed back advance guards and occupied Santsiatov. A Hun valley force moved southwest from Boyhe, while another force drove the Japanese from Nan Chantchental toward Taoyangow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linovitch
Nicholas
Tsin
Santsiatov
Hun Valley
Boyhe
Nan Chantchental
Taoyangow
Peace Moves After Tsarskoe Selo Meeting
Council of Ministers signals desire for peace terms with Japan. Ambassador Meyer's delivery of President Roosevelt's mediation message raises hopes for peace negotiations. Roosevelt's efforts gain chance as French Foreign Minister Deleage’s resignation weakens dual alliance support. Takahira aids by informing Tokyo of the President's wish to protect Japan's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Ministers
Tsarskoe- Selo
Washington
Paris
Russia
Japan
Meyer
Roosevelt
M. Deleagse
M. Takahira
Takahira
Tapan
Roosevelt Era Miscellany Sparks Political Shakeups
A sprawling digest notes the Roosevelt family leaving the White House, Von Buelow named a prince, Philadelphia leaders named to advise Weaver, Cassatt resigning from Equitable, and Roosevelt unlikely to call an extra Congress. Yellow fever case in Panama, Chaffee and others to French maneuvers. Window Glass Workers elect Burns, Boston Germans seek recognition, Amalgamated gains 7 percent wage rise. Clarence Young jailed 50 years for train robbery plot. Weaver forces highways chief to resign and curbs political club dues. Portland flags out a wife beater under new law. Delcasse resigns as French Foreign Minister, Rouvier to foreign affairs. Moore elected to Texas Congress after Pinckney’s death. Jesse James Jr acquitted of usury charge. Eight-hour law upheld for Panama Canal workers. Carnegie library gift rejected by Mississippi State University. Governor Yardman opposes gifts from Carnegie.
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Roosevelt
White House
von Buelow
William
Weaver
Philadelphia
A. J Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Magoon
Panama
Edward
Amalgamated
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Clarence Young
Northern Pacific
District Court
St. Paul
Bureau of Highways
Portland
Ore
Charles McGinty
Delcasse
France
Rouvier
John M. Moore
Congress
Eighth Congressional District
Texas
John M. Pinckney
Hempstead
Jesse James
Kansas City
Moody
Panama Canal
Mississippi State University
Andrew Carnegie
Yardaman
Mississippi
Carnegie
Burglar Kills Policeman in Columbus Narrow Escape
Frank Conrad, 22, shot Officer Dan Davis during a confrontation at the residence of the Hon. Horace Chapman at 1117 East Broad Street in Columbus. Surrounded by police, Conrad jumped from a second story window and fatally wounded Davis as he attempted to flee.
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Horace Chapman
East Broad Street
Columbus
Frank Conrad
Dan Davis
Illinois Bank Dynamited in Edgar County
The Edgar County National Bank in Illinois was wrecked by dynamite. The smaller safe was overturned but intact. Bookkeeper Walter Junigan suffered a broken arm, alleging a brick from the blast shattered his window across the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Bank
Edgar County
Ill
National Bank
Walter Junigan
Storm Claims Three Children In Michigan Valley
A cyclone lashed lower Michigan and the Saginaw valley killing three children and fatally injuring six others. Several people were seriously hurt as the storm caused extensive property losses across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Lower Michigan
Saginaw Valley
Can Save Three Vessels From Shallow-Water Sinking
The Russian cruisers Admiral Nakhimoff Vladimir Monomakh and Dmitri Donskoi have sunk in relatively shallow waters and may be raised. Salvage teams plan to recover these vessels, assessing the depth and conditions to determine feasibility and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Nakhimoff
Vladimir Monomakh
Dmitri Donskoi
Norway Declares Union Dissolved Over Consular Split
The Norwegian Storthing unites to dissolve the union with Sweden after the King refuses to sanction a separate Norwegian consular bill. The government resignations follow, sparking demonstrations and calls to appoint a young Bernadotte prince to Norway’s throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Storthing
Norway
Council of State
Oscar
Gustave
Royal Wedding Links German Crown Prince to Duchess
Schwerin reports Crown Prince Frederick William weds Duchess Cecelia of Mecklenburg Schwerin in Berlin chapel officiated by Dr Dryander. Court scene drawn by 406 guests including princes and ambassadors with Ambassador Tower attending for the United States. Also noted are a denied new trial for Patrick in a New York murder case and a report on a strong Boston wool market with prices for various grades and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg
Schwerin
Frederick William
Cecelia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Dryander
Berlin
Ambassador Tower
United States
Tower
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Seven Drowned When Train Plunges Into Red Cedar Creek
A westbound Wisconsin Central passenger train fell from a steel bridge west of Colfax into Red Cedar Creek. Engineer Phillips Fireman Severns and five tramps are believed drowned. A Cincinnati meeting on the 29th-30th will arrange plans for the great waterways convention.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad
Red Cedar Creek
Colfax
Phillips
Severns
Castro Elected President In Venezuela Dispatch
A cable dispatch received at the Venezuelan consulate in New York announced that Gen. Gapri ano Castro was elected constitutional president of Venezuela.
Four Railroaders Die in Grand Trunk Wreck Near Penama
Four men of a Grand Trunk construction train were killed near Penama Michigan when their locomotive ran into a washout and four cars were ditched. The disaster left the entire train wrecked and the crew fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
Penama
Mich
Taft Presses 24 Hour Limit on Russian Ships at Manila
War Department reports Secretary Taft’s orders strict on interned Russian warships. Admiral must sail within 24 hours after coal and provisions are taken aboard, despite harbor-based needs. Consul Rodgers notes seven Russian colliers at Woosung likely interned and Bodri torpedo boat destroyer interned at Shanghai with Japanese vessels nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Manila
War Department
Washington
Wright
Taft
Rodgers
Shanghai
State Department
Woosung
Gutzlaff
Bodri
Weekly Crop Bulletin Highlights Mixed Conditions Across Regions
The weather bureau weekly bulletin reports excessive moisture in parts of the Ohio valley upper lake region Oklahoma and Southern Texas. Corn in Missouri Central Mississippi and upper Ohio valleys shows good progress while replanting is needed in the Middle Atlantic due to cut worms. Winter wheat advances with rust issues easing in most areas and harvests underway in the South Oklahoma extreme South Kansas and California. Washington notes improved conditions for winter wheat on the North Pacific coast.
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Weather Bureau
Ohio, Valley
Upper Lake Region
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Ohio
Nebraska
Kansas
California
North Pacific Coast
Washington
Army recommends a submarine defense fleet for coast
The General Staff proposes a new corps to establish coast submarine defenses. Estimated cost is 4 million dollars for a fleet of torpedo boats, searchlights, wireless outfits, and mines for main harbors. Objections from the navy to army operation of submarines are anticipated.
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General Staff
Army
General Sta
Navy
Demolished by a Tornado in Binghamton South Side
A tornado on the south side of Binghamton demolished about a dozen houses and numerous barns, uprooting trees. One person was badly hurt and no deaths reported. Homes of Hartigan, Davis, Holder, Barnes, Tompkins, and a Johnson family were destroyed or flattened, with live electric wires hindering relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
James Hartigan
James Davis
Mr. Holder
G. G. Barnes
George W. Tompkins
Johnson
Swede Arrested for Letters to Miss Roosevelt
Secret service men from Washington arrested John Johnson a Swede in Bloomington Illinois for writing letters to Miss Alice Roosevelt the President's daughter. Johnson claimed he was sent from Sweden to marry her and his letters disclosed the mission. He was sent to Jacksonville and committed to an insane asylum. He had previously been an inmate but had been out two years.
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Roosevelt
Secret Service
Washington
John Johnson
Bloomington
Ill
Alice Roosevelt
Johnson
Sweden
Miss Roosevelt
Jacksonville
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Islands
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Rome
James Alexander
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Simon Burns
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Knights of Labor
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Arma
Patrick
Rice
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