Russian Admiral Fell First Day of the Battle
Heavy Russian losses estimated at 7000 to 9000 in the sea of Japan clash. Voelkersham, commander of the battleship squadron, killed on May 27 aboard Osmalby as Japanese forces sunk ships. Reports from Tokio and Washington confirm his death and the fleet’s near annihilation with several cruisers lost and misty conditions hindering full details.
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Tokio
Voelkersham
Oslabya
Cronstadt
Rojestvensky
North Sea
Sea of
Japan
Washington
State Department
Griscom
Voelkersam
Department
Aurora
Almaz
Russia Faces Turmoil as Imperial Reform Drives Pressure
From St. Petersburg June 1 a mass of discontent surrounds the empire as reforms appear sole hope to avert popular wrath. Liberals threaten strikes and demonstrations while revolutionary rhetoric grows, prompting guard regiments and Cossack reinforcements to bolster the capital.
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St. Petersburg
Cugachev
Catherine
Nasha Shisa
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Labor Commission
Kokovsoff
M. Kokovsoff
Birileff
Vladivostok
Baltic
Tsarskoe-Selo
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Sakharoff
Marine
Details of naval battle reveal Russian ship Oslabya casualty toll
The navy department issued updated figures from May 27 action noting Japanese casualties will not exceed 800. Later dispatches from fleet divisions list the Russian battleship Oslabya among ships engaged, with casualty details to be released in coming reports.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Oslabya
Fifth Column Bombs Threaten Paris King
King Alfonso continued celebrations in Paris after an anarchist bombing outside the opera. A second bomb was found on Rue de Rivoli as authorities identify Arsenel Arnould and several suspects. the attack wounds rise to at least 15 with imports from Spanish anarchists and a possible Barcelona link.
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Paris
Alfonso
France
Loubet
Chalons-Sur-Marne
Sixth Army Corps
D’orsay Palace
Invalides
Chalons
Louvre
Rue de Rivoli
Arsenel Arnould
Arnould
Sixth Corps
William
D'Orsay Palace
Chamber of Deputies
Fernando Robino
Barcelona
Former Vermont prison officer charged with supplying opium
Alvah Sanderson, 24, a former Windsor Vermont state prison officer, was discharged in Boston municipal court as a fugitive from justice. He waived extradition on a warrant charging him with supplying opium to inmates at the Vermont institution. Sanderson denied the charges to police. Sheriff Richard Hoar will take him to Vermont today.
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Boston
Alvah Sanderson
State
Windsor
Vermont
Sanderson
Richard Hoar
Boston Steamship Co Charter Granted in Massachusetts
Boston on June 1 reports the Boston and Nova Scotia Steamship Company has been chartered under Massachusetts laws with a capital of 100000 dollars. James A. Flanders serves as president of the corporation.
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Boston
Boston and Nova Scotia Steamship Company
Massachusetts
James A. Flanders
Tax Burden May Rise in Lowell This Year
City assessors warn state tax hike could raise Lowell’s tax rate by 40 to 50 cents per thousand as state indebtedness climbs to about $90,000 from $58,050. Loss of $10,000 tied to Frederick Ayer may add 13 to 15 cents. Officials expect fireworks budget around $600 with possible cuts. sports and band funding adjusted, entertainment scaled back for a frugal Fourth.
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Lowell
Abel Wheeler
Board of Assessors
Boston
Mr. Wheeler
Frederick Ayer
Body Found in a Well at Nashua Sanitarium
John J. Kelley of Brighton Massachusetts, a 30 year old cattle dealer who sought treatment for a general physical breakdown, disappeared from the Nashua sanitarium last Saturday. His body was found today in a well on the hospital grounds by an attendant after searches. He was unmarried and survived by three brothers.
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Nashua
N. H
John J. Kelley
Brighton
Mass
Kelley
Marriage of White and Quinn Postponed After Accident
Allen F. White of 41 Rock Street and Rose Quinn of 99 Jefferson Street had a 3 PM wedding postponed indefinitely after a telegram from New York said Frank Quinn, the groom, was injured and could not attend. White, a drummer born in New York City, is 25. Rose Quinn is 17. The couple had known each other 10 months. Mrs Quinn hesitates but favors the marriage to avoid elopement uncertainties.
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Allen F. White
Rock Street
Rose Quinn
Jefferson Street
Daniel Quinn
New York
Frank
White
Quinn
New York City
City Hall
Courier- Citizen
Ms. Quinn
Lowell
Several Divorces Granted in Superior Court
Judge Bond heard multiple divorce petitions this morning. Motions to reopen cases include P. J. Riley vs Deputy Sheriff Eveleth to determine the timing of the Gordon writ discharge. Decrees nisi were granted in Leighton v Leighton and Laythe v Laythe. Hamilton v Hamilton matters included a decree nisi after testimony of abandonment in 1902.
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Bond
Superior Court
James J. Kerwin
P. J. Riley
Eveleth
Eliza J. Leighton
Herbert W. Leighton
Nisi
Lillian H. Laythe
Nelson A. Laythe
Cambridge
Gertrude E. Truelove
Wm. H. Truelove
Frances B. Hamilton
Lowell
Frederick H. Hamilton
Nisa
Miss Adams Defeated in Golf Championship Round
London June 1 The Cromer international golf championship saw Mary B Adams of Boston defeat E Evans of Woolton by 6 up 5 to play to reach the sixth round while Margaret Curtis fell 19th green to Thompson Adams, the last American in the field, then lost in the sixth round to Mrs Brown 5 up 4 to play.
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London
Cromer
Mary B. Adams
Boston
Mass
E. Evans
Woolton
Margaret Curtis
Massachusetts
Thompson
Miss Adams
Mrs. Brown
Equitable Inquiry Expands as Directors Meet
In New York on June 1 Henry C Frick declined to confirm or deny reports about yesterday's directors meeting. Gage E Tarbell, second vice president, reportedly demanded a copy of the committee report. Francis Hendricks, superintendent of insurance, continues the probe at the branch office, separate from the Equitable offices.
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New York
Henry C. Frick
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frick
Mr. Frick
Gage E. Tarbell
Equitable
Tarbell
Francis Hendricks
Equitable Society
Insurance Department
Paris envoy rushes to St Petersburg for peace talks
St. Petersburg June 1 an evening paper quotes a Paris correspondent claiming M Bompard the French ambassador returns from Paris at Russia's request to arrange peace negotiations France would seek a concert of powers if Japan’s terms are too harsh Denials exist but belief grows that Delcasse sent a direct message urging Russia to make peace
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St. Petersburg
Today
Paris
M. Bompard
Russia
France
Japan
Foreign Office
Delcasse
Mrs. Rogers Awaiting Final Reprieve Notice
Windsor Vermont June 11 The official papers in the case of Mrs. Mary M Rogers who was reprieved for three weeks by Gov Charles J Bell had not reached prison officials early this afternoon but were expected to arrive before night and Mrs Rogers would be informed of the postponement of the execution There were no other developments today.
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Windsor
Mary M. Rogers
Charles J. Bell
Paige Street Church Hosts Free Folks Concert
An old strawberry festival program notes a free admission concert at Paige Street Baptist Church tonight. The event invites local residents to enjoy a community gathering with live music and fellowship.
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Paige Street
Paige’ Street
Baptist
Nason Kin Contest Will Of New York Heiress
Rev W W Nason of Billerica and relatives challenge the will of Judge Henry T Nason of Troy New York who left much to his physician housekeeper and charity The cousins allege undue influence and have begun action Names include Charles Nason Somersworth NH Rev F A Wilson Andover MA G E S Kenney Boston J E Bates Cambridge CP H Nason Grenoble FR R W Nason Newton Dr C H Gerrish Exeter NH Dr A N Dearborn Newmarket NH Paul Ford Nason Chelsea L M Footman Roxbury and L M Moore Saco ME
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W. W. Nason
North Billerix
Charles Tucker
Henry T. Nason
Troy
N. Y
Nason
Billerica
Charles Nason
Somersworth
N. H
F. A. Wilson
Andover
G. ES. Kenney
Boston
J. E. Bates
Cambridge
C. P. H. Nason
United States
Grenoble
France
R. W. Nason
Newton
C. H. Gerrish
Exeter
A. N. Dearborn
Newmarket
Paul Ford Nason
Chelsea
P. L. Footman
Roxbury
L. M. Moore
Saco
Portland's Greatest Day Opens Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland Oregon marked its greatest bow to the world with the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition opening. Vice President Fairbanks, President Roosevelt’s telegram, governors, and military units attended amid festive parades, artillery, bells, and cheering crowds, as Oregon Washington and Idaho declared June 1 a holiday. The ceremony began at noon with Exposition President Goode presiding and Bishop Moore offering a blessing, signaling the event’s formal opening.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Merriwether Lewis
William Clark
Jefferson
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
State
House of Representatives
National Congress
Army
Navy
California
Idaho
Washington
Fairbanks
Congressional Party
Fair Grounds
New York State Building
Esplanade
Lake Front
E. Z. Stever
Fourth Cavalry
H. W. Goode
David H. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Wroth
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Watt
St. Louis
Errimack St
Roosevelt
Lewall
Mees
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