Czar's Answer Is Sent to Roosevelt Amid Peace Talks
St Petersburg dispatch describes a favorable reception of Ambassador Meyer at Tsarskoe-Selo and a cipher report to Washington. The exchange followed audience with Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and a late meeting with Sir Charles Hardinge as Roosevelt presses to broker peace. Empress's birthday closed the foreign office but signals suggest Russia leans toward opening negotiations through Roosevelt.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
America
Nicholas
Lamsdorff
Cassini
Meyer
Count Lamsdorff
Washington
Tsarskoe-Selo
Sir Charles Hardinge
M. Delcasse
Russia
Russian Press Resents Government's Course
St. Petersburg dispatch notes Russian papers chiefly Novoe Vremya and Russ criticizing U S policy on the 24 hour rule for three cruisers held at Manila. They accuse President Roosevelt of narrowing neutrality rules and favoring Japan, while the admiralty accepts three ships' internment in Manila.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Russ
Foreign Office
United States
Manila
Roosevelt
Washington
Great Britain
Cronstadt
Dissolves Union of Norway and Sweden King dethroned
Norway's Storthing declares the union with Sweden dissolved and that King Oscar has ceased to act as king of Norway. The body empowers the council of state to govern until further notice, while an address asks for co operation to select a successor from the Bernadotte line. Five social democrats dissented from the king’s address.
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Christiania
Norway
Storthing
Sweden
State Council
Council of State
M. M. Michelsen
The
Social Democrats
Sweden Norway union dissolves aim for separate consular systems
London telegram reports the Christiania Times correspondent claims Sweden tacitly assures Norway no forcible measures to remain bound by the union. King Oscar vetoed a plan for separate consular representation, and Norwegians contend his absence from Norway suspended his duties as king of Norway.
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Sweden
Norway
Oscar
Stockholm
Council of State
London
Christiania
the Times
Soldiers Memorial Dedicated in Ashburnham
Ashburnham June 7 dedicates Fairbanks memorial hall and a soldiers' monument donated by Jacob H. Fairbanks and U. S. District Attorney Melvin O. Adams. A band concert opens the day as Grand Army veterans march to the monument. Sylvia Lane unreveils the statue. Dedicatory exercises at the town hall feature addresses by Col. Adams, Albert Needham, James Wolff, and Alfred S. Roe. The hall is a two story Colonial granite building. the monument shows a Civil War soldier in bronze on a granite base about eight feet square with a descriptive tablet.
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Ashburnham
Fairbanks
Jacob H. Fairbanks
U. S
Melvin O. Adams
Boston
Grand Army
Sylvia Lane
Hervey S. Cowell
Cushing Academy
Col. Adams
Albert Needham
James Wolff
Massachusetts G. A. R
Bradley
Col. Kimball
Fitchburg
Chas. H. Pratt
Henry C. Newell
Board of Selectmen
Wm. D. Miller
Fred D. Lane
Alfred S. Roe
Worcester
Fairbanks Memorial
Technical Education Commission Appointments Confirmed
Gov. Douglas named a nine member commission on Industrial and Technical Education to study skill levels across industries. Members include Carroll D. Wright Warren A. Reed John Golden Nathaniel I Bowditch George H. Martin and others. The council confirmed the appointments and the group will meet at the state house on June 9 at 10 30. John J Flaherty was also confirmed as harbor commissioner.
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Boston
Gov. Douglas
Commonwealth
Carroll D. Wright
Worcester
Warren A. Reed
Brockton
John Golden
Fall River
Nathaniel I. Bowditch
Framingham
George H. Martin
Lynn
George E. Keith
Mary Morton Kehew
Simeon B. Chase
John P. Murphy
State House
John J. Flaherty
Open Golf Tournament Begins at St Andrew's
London June 7 The forty fifth annual open golf championship began at St Andrew's with a record entry of 152 requiring three days of play. W H Taylor the previous winner finished the first round in 80 while American champion W Anderson carded 86 and Aleck Smith 81 amid strong winds.
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London
St. Andrew's
W.H. Taylor
St. Andrew’s
W. Anderson
Aleck Smith
Smith
King Oscar protest telegram to Michelsen over government action
Stockholm June 7 King Oscar telegrams Premier Michelsen to record most decided protest against the method and action of the government after receiving the council of state communication.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Michelsen
Council of State
Germany's Southwest Africa Colony Expenses May Exceed 70 Million
It is expected that the expenses of Germany's Southwest Africa colony will reach over $70,000,000 before the present insurrection is put down.
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Germany
Africa
Armour's Deviled Ham Cans 10c Thursday Offer
Plain ad notes Armour's Deviled Ham in cans for 10 cents and Borden's Paerless Cream in 5 and 4 cent cans for Thursday only. Includes a contact line Yerxa's Tel 679-3 and address 223 Central Street.
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Yerxa’s
HERRICK CANNOT ACCEPT EQUITABLE CHAIRMANSHIP
Gov. Herrick returned from New York and said he has not bought out James H. Hyde nor been offered the Equitable Life chairmanship. He declined consideration due to Ohio nomination and place, noting his last New York trip had no Equitable connection. General Agents may pursue censure actions as resignations mount.
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Columbus
Ohio
Herrick
New York
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
The
Equitable
Mr. Hyde
Equitable Society Board Turmoil Prompts Resignations
In New York on June 7 D O Mills resigned as a director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society citing inability to achieve harmony on the board. A meeting of general agents from Kansas City New Orleans Baltimore Philadelphia and Portland Maine drew attention as agents discussed status and renewals while Supt Hendricks pursues an inquiry into the society. Gov Higgins awaits findings and resignations of Melville E Ingalls were noted as the board began a session to elect a chairman with broader powers.
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New York
D. O. Mills
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable Society
James H. Hyde
Equitable
Kansas City
New Orleans
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Portland
D. F. Cobb
Supt. Hendricks
West
U. S
Chauncey M. Depew
George T. Wilson
Hendricks
Gov. Higgins
Gov. Herrick
Confirmation Service At Sacred Heart Church
Three hundred twenty five children were confirmed at Sacred Heart Church this morning. Bishop John Brady of Boston administered the sacrament with assisting priests Rev. John P. Reynolds OMI Rev Fr Fletcher OMI Rev Eugene A Dorgan OMI. Solemn benediction followed with pastor Rev Fr Reynolds celebrant and Fr Dorgan deacon and Fr Fletcher sub deacon.
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Sacred Heart Church
John Brady
Boston
John P. Reynolds
O. M. IL
Fletcher
Eugene A. Dorgan
Reynolds
Dorgan
Fr. Fletcher
Crawford testifies in defense in post office contracts case
Washington June 7 Wm G Crawford testifies in his own defense during the entire morning session of criminal court No 1. He faces charges of conspiring with August W Machen and Geo E Lorenz to defraud the government in contracts to supply the post office department with letter carriers satchels.
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Washington
Wm. G. Crawford
Criminal Court No. 1
August W. Machen
Geo. E. Lorenz
Spanish King in London Tours Guildhall Welcome
King Alfonso visited London and rode in an open carriage amid large crowds. Seven thousand troops lined the route from Buckingham Palace to the Guildhall where the royal procession passed under arches of flags and flowers. The Prince of Wales accompanied the king as London officials presented a gold casket address.
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London
Alfonso
Guildhall
England
Buckingham Palace
Guild Hall
Ander
Pall Mall
Regent Street
Oxford Street
Cheapside
Victoria Embankment
Prince of Wales
Alfonso X
Spain
Public report on liquor tests delayed by liability question
City officials debate releasing Allen and Irish beer and whiskey tests. Mayor Casey seeks city solicitor guidance on liability before presenting to the council. Report distribution hinges on assurance the city is not liable if made public. Casey already sent copies to police and health boards and may act at his discretion once legal opinion is secured.
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Allen
Irish
Casey
City Hall
Board of Police
State Board of Health
Hill
Board of Aldermen
General Treasury Fund
Royal Luncheon Ends Address With Buckingham Palace Return
At the close of the welcome address a luncheon in the ancient hall served a brilliant company after toasts the royal party returned to Buckingham Palace.
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Buckingham Palace
Woman in police court pleads heartbreak over non-support
Mrs. Margaret Egan told Judge Fisher she loved her husband John Egan who, in turn, said he would never live with her again. Egan, defending, said he only wanted her to care for his children, not to reunite. The court ordered Egan to pay $2 weekly.
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Margaret Egan
John Egan
Egan
Derai
Pope Thanks Emperor of Japan in Autograph Letter
Rome June 7 The pope addressed an autograph letter to the emperor of Japan thanking him for extending liberty to Catholic missionaries in the conquered territory and for helping them establish houses The letter was sent through the congregation of the propaganda.
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Rome
Japan
Congregation of the Propaganda
Park commission and public aid cut brown tail moths in Lowell
Park commission efforts and public cooperation led to the brown tail moth being extremely scarce in Lowell this summer, signaling effective pest control in the city.
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Park Commission
Lowell
Fall River Mills Workers Favor Conference With Manufacturers
In Fall River on June 7, textile council members pressed for a conference with mill representatives amid renewed operatives discontent. They cite wage level and unsettled conditions as factors in worker shortages, while mill treasurers blame fear of renewed strikes and agitation for attrition.
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Fall River
Manufacturers Association
St Peters cemetery case sent to master for facts
The case of John J. Gray against William Manning and Erastus A. Bartlett known as the St. Peter's cemetery case is referred to Nathan D. Pratt as master to hear the parties and report the facts. The first hearing will be tomorrow. Cowley represents the plaintiff and McEvoy for the defendants.
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John J. Gray
William Manning
Erastus A. Bartlett
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Nathan D. Pratt
Cowley
McEvoy
Struck by Train Hurts George Cowell at Gorham Street
George Cowell of 103 Gorham street was struck by an incoming New York New Haven Hartford train Tuesday around 6 40 PM and severely injured internally and about the head. Dr J F O Connor treated him at home and reports probable recovery.
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George Cowell
Gorham Street
New York, New Haven
Italy Did Not Send Warships to Arabia
Rome reports the claim that Italy sent warships to Yemen in Arabia is untrue. An Italian citizen was killed there by mistake in mid May, but local authorities gave satisfaction and the incident was closed amicably.
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Rome
Italy
Yemen
Arabia
Vienna
Endowment Gifts Pledge 500000 for Colorado College
Colorado Springs June 7 Gen William J Palmer and Andrew Carnegie donated 100000 and 50000 respectively as the nucleus for a 500000 endowment fund the college is raising to support Colorado College.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Wm. J. Palmer
Andrew Carnegie
Colorado College
United States steam dredge Cactus floated after grounding
The U S S Cactus, which ran aground on the south coast of Long Island Monday night, has been floated and towed into New York harbor. She appears undamaged and is to be sent to the navy yard for inspection.
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New York
United States
Cactus
Long Island
New York Harbor
Navy Yard
Choate Family Arrives Aboard Caronia in New York
New York June 7. Jos H Choate former ambassador to Great Britain Mrs Choate and Miss Choate arrived on the Caronia today.
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New York
Jos.h. Choate
Great Britain
Choate
Caronia
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