Armistice Steps Outlined In Manchuria Meeting
A dispatch from Washington reports plans for a meeting between Russian and Japanese commanders in Manchuria to sign an armistice paving the way for a Washington conference. Linevitch and Oyama would sign, with Nelidoff and Ito named for their respective missions, while tentative arrangements hinge on travel. Pessimists fear Britain’s stance could extend the war, but diplomatic circles remain hopeful for terms forming a basis for agreement.
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Ashington
Manchuria
Washington
Tokio
St. Petersburg
Linevitch
Oyama
M. Nelidoff
Russia
Tate
Marquis Lo
Privy Council
Yamagata
Seleded
Foreign Office
Count Cassini
Marquis Ito
Associated Press
Great Britain
Japan
Kaiser Wins Support in Fez Reform Talks
In Fez, June 17, Count von Tattenbach Ashold led private talks with Sultan and British Minister Gerard Lowther as Germany signals willingness to aid Morocco's reform. If the international conference is rejected, Germany may propose overhauls to Moroccos government departments tied to the French reform plan.
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Fez
Morocco
Count von Tattenbach-Ashold
Gerard A. Lowther
Germany
Four Die Of Gallows In Separate Executions
At Peoria Otis Botts, 21, hanged for his January murder of his girl wife, after tearful bravado fades on the scaffold. He confessed remorse, asking mercy. In Birmingham three Black defendants Harvey Smith John Collier and Will Jackson were hanged together for murder and assault, Smith dying twice after the knot slipped.
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Peoria
Otis Botts
Potts
Botts
Birmingham
Ala
Harvey Smith
John Collier
Will Jackson
Decatur
Smith
Collier
Belle Bloodworth
Jackson
Officer Steele
Taft Not a Presidential Candidate Says Secretary Taft
Washington June 17 Secretary of War Taft will not seek the presidency. He would prefer becoming chief justice for life. Chief Justice Fuller may resign to join the international court of arbitration once nations accept terms. A political understanding with Senator Foraker appears, guiding Taft to the judiciary.
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Washington
Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
International Court of Arbitration
Germany
Japan
France
Engand
United States
Foraker
Ohio
Senate
International Arbitration Court of the World
Justice Fuller
Guarantee Admission Under Fire as Emigration Rises
London reports Marcus Braun and Maurice Fishberg, American immigrant inspectors, finishing work in Austria Hungary and Russian Poland. They study embarkation points of the Atlantic liners and predict emigration will grow past all records. They say the present emigrant class is less desirable, while steamship lines enforce stricter checks despite agents promising US admission for a few extra pounds. The sub agents’ methods are now under investigation.
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London
Marcus Braun
Maurice Fishberg
United States
Austria-Hungary
Russian Poland
Messrs. Braun and
Fishberg
Tax Reformers Win as WV Leases Taxed
West Virginia Supreme Court sustains tax on oil gas and coal leases. Valuation to reach about 400 million dollars and bring several million in revenue. Judge Brannon notes legislative will to tax chattels real and uphold circuit court order.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Supreme Court of
Brannon
Overhaul Requested for Government Business Practices
President Roosevelt forms a five member committee led by Charles H. Keep to overhaul public business methods across all departments. The group will seek centralized purchasing, uniform accounting, reduced letter writing, and improved decision making based on actual conditions and modern business standards.
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Washington
Charles H. Keep
the Treasury
Roosevelt
Frank H. Hitchcock
Lawrence O. Murray
Commerce and Labor
James R. Garfield
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Department of Agriculture
New twenties issued by treasury first of original design
The treasury department began issuing a new twenty dollar gold certificate with a Washington bust on the face and yellow tint. The note features prominent corner 20s and heavy black scroll margins. The back shows the great seal with a darker overall printing than the old certificates.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
The
Newark Banker Fatally Burned in Home Explosion
Finnell Bueller ex president of the city council and leading Newark banker suffered severe burns when a natural gas explosion wrecked his home in Newark Ohio on June 17. Authorities say the blast likely caused fatal injuries as Bueller lay trapped amid debris.
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Newark
Finnel Buehler
Anuither Chance: Hoch Pleads for Reprieve and Funds
In a dire appeal from Cook County Jail, Hoch insists he has one week to live without $700 to fund his appeal. He cites unequal stays granted to others and calls for Governor Measeen to grant a reprieve or delay until he can raise the money. He seeks a Supreme Court review to overturn the verdict and obtain a new trial.
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Bluebeard Hoch
Boleiung
Ose Emest
Douunn Hoch
Die Miuravrer
Measeen
Gouvernor Deneen
Jorcko Trizgs
Johann Hoch
Cook County
Supreme Court
Colored Man Freed by Jury Sings in Courtroom
James Rivers, an African American actor and singer, was acquitted of murder in St. Paul. After the verdict, he sang for the jurors, moving them to tears with selections including The Palms and The Holy City, expressing gratitude for his three months in jail and regained freedom.
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St. Paul
Minn
James Rivers
Rivers
Richard Connor
Williams and Walker
the Palms
Holy City
Otterbein to Establish Chair of Philanthropy
Otterbein university trustees at Westerville announce a new chair of philanthropy and practical religion. The department aims to train for Christian ministry and work in philanthropic fields such as YMCA units social settlements and city unions. Courses will cover municipal psychology health maintenance and related subjects.
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Otterbein University
Columbus
United Brethren College
Westerville
Burns Joins Colony as Ohio Banker Sentenced
Oras M. Burns, a Montpelier banker, faced federal indictments totaling 105 years if served consecutively, pleaded guilty to one count. Judge R W Taylor then sentenced him to seven years in the Ohio penitentiary. In Cleveland, driver John James saved a life when a runaway horse and wagon plunged over the east viaduct gates into the river. he leaped clear as the vehicle fell, horse and wagon remaining at the river bottom.
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Montpeler
Toledo
Oras M. Burns
Montpelier
United States District Court
R. W. Taylor
Burns
Ohio
Cleveland
Superior Street
John James
Westpark
Brown to Succeed Smead as Blind School Chief
Edwin N. Brown of Dayton is chosen to succeed George L. Smead as superintendent of the state institution for the blind. The board of trustees will formalize the election at the July 17 meeting. Brown has led Dayton public schools for three years.
Stolen Securities Recovered After Train Robbery
In Bellingham Washington on June 17 securities valued at 864000 recovered through Jake Terry, former San Quentin inmate, linked to the Common Express safe robbery during last September's Canadian Pacific train heist at Mission Junction. Also reported is a fatal pedestrian train collision near Edgerton on the Lake Shore road claiming Mr. and Mrs. A T Brown. Mrs Rathbun injured.
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Bellingham
Wash
Jake Terry
Billy Tiner
Sanentin
Cal
Common Express Company
Canadian Pacific
Mission Junction
Bryan
A. T Brown
Edgerton
Cloud Ven Durra m Weaver Pursues The Machine
Philadelphia reporters describe alleged contract law violations leading to arrests in the Caven hearings. Rumors connect State Insurance Commissioner I W Durham State Senator James P MecNichol and former Public Works head Peter E Costelo as potential detainees. A Republican meeting seeks to propose a new county ticket to reform city government and restore public welfare with a call for a clean, untrammeled administration.
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Philadelphia
Frank H. Caven
I. W. Durham
James PV. MecNichol
Peter E. Costelo
Repubican Campaign Committee
Poltiead
James L. Miles
Republican Party
Fierce Battle Fought At Fort Monroe In Naval Bombardment
Fort Monroe Virginia reports another night bombardment by Admiral Dickins and his squadron. The 10 o'clock attack mirrored the previous evening with torpedo boat destroyers first blasting and four black painted steam launches executing a run by night near the fort. Crowds watched from the sea wall as Army and Navy joint exercises continue, with mine removal to be confirmed and results to be calculated.
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Fort Monroe
Admiral Dickins
Tue
Old Point
Army
Navy
Competitors Frozen Out in Hocking Valley Case
Columbus June 17 charges allege the Hocking Valley Railroad controls coal firms in the valley and discriminates against rivals. An amended petition in Franklin County Court seeks to strip the railroad of its charter for alleged anti trust violations. The suit names Buckeye Coal and Railway Sunday Creek Coal Continental Coal Toledo and Ohio Central Kanawha and Michigan and Zanesville and Western as controlled by the Hocking Valley Railroad.
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Columbus
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Hocking Valley
Elis
Franklin County
Renit
Buckeye Coal and Railway Company
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Continental Coal Company
Toledo and Ohio Central
Dun's Review of Trade Signals Moderate Improvement
Dun's weekly review of trade notes a nationwide, moderate upturn in business conditions with conservative progress and no speculative excesses. Retail sales rise as weather improves, fall and winter orders expected, steel mills busy, textiles in better shape, and inventories being rebuilt. Compared with last year at this time, conditions look favorable despite no sign of overenthusiastic buying.
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New York
Dun's
Arcanamites Rebel New York Council Against Rates
New York council of the Royal Arcanum votes to oppose upcoming insurance rate increases effective next October A protest movement grows with 20 000 members in New York City and fears of mass resignations exceeding 100 000 nationwide as councils threaten action before July 1 Boston also shows rebellion.
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New York
New York Council
Royal Arcanum
Hag
Order
Boston
National and American League Standings and Scores
National League standings list New York Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Brooklyn and others with W and L records and bat averages. American League standings show Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Detroit Washington and others with win totals and notable scores from recent games.
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New York
Cincinnati
Pittoi
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pete
Cleveland
Washington
Cioutland
Detroit
Chicago Wheat Market Strength From Rust Reports
June 1 reports of rust in sprung sown wheat bolstered gains in Chicago wheat with July futures around 84.45. Corn eased slightly, oats rose. Pittsburgh market notes include mixed corn and varied prices across grains, hay, eggs, butter, cheese, cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with wide spreads.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
New
Ohio
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Lomata
Telidoff
Kaiser
Marerive
Supreme
Kieler
Wis
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Paris
Tle
War and Navy Departments
Uncle Sam
Colony
Cloud Ven Durram
Miay
Weaver
Quaker City
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Arcanamites
Ron
Ary
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