Capture of Admiral Rojestvensky Detail Emerges
Tokyo reports the torpedo boat destroyers Kasumia Usugumo Sazanami and Kagerou attacked the Russian fleet on June 27. They found the Bedovi with Admiral Rojestvensky aboard signaling engine and coal shortages. The Japanese guarded the admiral, fearing recapture, while Rojestvensky rests and is expected to recover.
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Tokio
Japan
Sasebo
Rojestvensky
Kasumia
Usugumo
Sazanami
Kagerou
Kagerov
Red Cross
Roosevelt Opens Peace Talks With Cassini Aims to End War
President Roosevelt met with Count Cassini at the White House and urged Russia and Japan to seek peace. He argued prolonging the war will not yield victory and could worsen terms. Cassini prepared a dispatch to Moscow as diplomats hopeful but cautious about swift negotiations.
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Nicholas
Count Cassini
White House
Russia
Knights Gather for Big Knights of Columbus Event in Iowa City
Knights of Columbus from Davenport Des Moines Cedar Rapids and other Iowa cities will assemble in Iowa City on Sunday June 4 for a large ceremony a class initiation and addresses The degree work will be led by Des Moines team under Attorney John B Sullivan District Deputy A banquet at the Barkley Imperial will close with W P Hohenschuh toastmaster and toasts by M J Wade Rev Father Jacobsmeier and John B Sullivan The service will be at St Wenceslaus church with attendance by the knights
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Knights of Columbus
Iowa City
Davenport
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Cities
John B. Sullivan
Barkley Imperial
W. P. Hohenschuh
M. J. Wade
Father Jacobsmeier
Riverside
Father Walsh
Morse
St. Wenceslaus Church
Knights
Post Reveals Drive to End Labor Unions
Chicago June 3 C W Post of Battle Creek Michigan, new president of the National Citizens Industrial Association of America, declares the public demands unions be cleansed or put out of existence and stripped of power to defy the law, riot, assault and murder. He says the group will urge concerted action to meet his conditions.
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Chicago
National Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Japan Seismic Toll Highlights Small Losses Despite Rubble
Tokio reports an earthquake killed six people and wounded 79 with three houses destroyed in Hiroshima and Juma. Other districts report incomplete figures but suggest overall losses are modest.
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Tokio
Hiroshima
Juma
Boy Eats Ant Poison in Iowa City
Two year old Stephen Smith ate poison intended for ants. He was very ill overnight in danger but began to show signs of recovery by morning.
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Iowa City
Stephen
Stephen Smith
Boy Dies After Being Run Over by Unknown Teamster
In Dubuque Iowa on June 3 a five year old boy Willie Vogt was struck and killed by an unidentified teamster who fled the scene after seeing the child in the road.
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Dubuque
Willie Vogt
Farley Man Killed in Wood Slashing Machine
Arthur Woods aged 23 of Farley in Dubuque county was killed while operating a wood sawing machine. The tragedy occurred in the workplace with authorities investigating the incident and determining the machine caused his death.
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Arthur Woods
Farley
Dubuque, Ia
Dubuque County
Apache Missing After Great Race
Edmund Randolph’s yacht Apache vanished after the Emperor's cup race. All other boats finished. Apache has not been sighted since May 22, sparking fears for the racer's safety.
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New York
Edmund Randolph
Mayor Moores Persecution Claim Dominates Dennison Trial
In Red Oak Iowa on June 3 Mayor Frank Moores of Omaha testified amid dramatic scenes in the Dennison case. He proclaimed the trial persecution and recounted his Civil War service and Libby Prison imprisonment. The day featured attacks on character and political conflicts as verdicts moved toward the jury.
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Red Oak
Frank Moores
Omaha
Moores
Libby
C. S. Hayward
T. J. Mahoney
Omaha Civic Federation
Dennison
Mahony
Shercliffe
Hayward
Omaha Electric Light Company
William Giller
Nash
Civic Federation
Connell
Duchess Cecilia Honored by Germany Amid Royal Pageantry
Berlin marked a royal welcome as Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin arrived with her mother and royals. The imperial family greeted her at Bellevue and the marriage contract was signed in the inner courtyard, while Ambassador Tower conveyed U S congratulations to the crown prince.
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Berlin
Cecilia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Frederick William
Schwerin
Anastasia
Frederick Francis
Victoria
Bellevue
U. S
Ambassador Tower
United States
Russians at Manila Reachshore Refuge for Damaged Cruisers
Rear Admiral Enquist arrived in Manila with the damaged heavy cruiser Aurora and escorts Oleg and Jemchug. Admiral Train with Ohio Wisconsin Oregon Raleigh and Cincinnati trailed them off Corregidor. The Russian ships carried many wounded sailors and faced possible internment or short stay under military orders.
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Manila
Enquist
Aurora
Oleg
Jemtchug
Train
Ohio
Wisconsin
Oregon
Raleigh
Cincinnati
Corregidor Island
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Lingayen Gulf
Jemichug
White House
Morton
Taft
State Department
Oskaloosa Class Graduates Celebrate Novel Commencement
The 33rd annual commencement of Oskaloosa High School in the Masonic Opera House drew 2,009 attendees. Six class representatives delivered orations instead of a traditional class address, a change praised by patrons and scholars alike.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa High School
Masonic Opera House
Steamer H. M. Carter Wreck Leaves All Hands Safe
New Orleans reports that no lives were lost when the steamer H. M. Carter wrecked after striking a railroad bridge pier at Alexandria last night. Passengers and crew reached shore safely as the vessel began to sink.
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H. M. Carter
New Orleans
Alexandria
Bomb Explodes at Governor General Palace in Barcelona
A bomb shattered the palace of Spain's governor general in Barcelona at 6 pm. The blast caused extensive damage and ten people were arrested in connection with the incident.
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Spain
Barcelona
Equitable Trouble Sparks Financial Excitement
Davenport Iowa June 3 A man identified as Dr J Ulberg found dead in his room with his throat cut in what is described as a act of self harm He had been in town only weeks and previously bought then sold a saloon He held a 400 certificate of deposit in a Waterloo bank The motive remains unknown and he was not seen after yesterday morning
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Davenport
J. Ulberg
Ulberg
East End
Waterloo
Pennsylvania Road to Launch Fast NY Chicago Limited
The Pennsylvania Railroad will establish a new limited train between New York and Chicago, promising world class speed and an 18 hour cross country run. This service aims to meet growing demand for faster connections between major commercial cities.
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Pennsylvania Road
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Beet Sugar Factory Planned at Columbus Junction Iowa
The Louisa County Sugar Company files for incorporation with $900,000 capital. Directors include M. R. Edmondson J. E. Biebinger C. McDaniel T. H. Barnes E. R. Lacey E. F. Brockway and F. M. Mossberry. The firm aims to erect and operate a large beet sugar factory near Columbus Junction, the first of its kind in Iowa, with rapid progress reported.
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Columbus Junction
Clumbus Junction
Louisa County Sugar Company
M. R. Edmondson
J. E. Biebinger
C. McDaniel
T. H. Barnes
D A R Elect Officers In Illinois DAR Conference
The Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution closed their ninth annual conference in Monmouth on June 3. They voted appro priations of 1000 for Continental Memorial hall and 225 for Fort Massac preservation. The annual election named state secretary Mrs Robert W Colville Galesburg state treasurer Mrs H M Dickie Bunker Hill and state historian Mrs Julia Dunn Moline.
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Monmouth
Ill
Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Memorial Hall
Old Fort Massac
Robert W. Colville
Galesburg
H. M. Dickie
Bunker Hill
Julia Dunn
Moline
Missouri Bank Granted Operating Permission After Assurance
Missouri authorities withdraw objection to Peoples United States Bank of St. Louis operation after assurances the bank would conduct business safely and conservatively. Secretary of State Swanger sent the approval letter to E G Lewis, bank president, noting state control remains.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Swanger
E. G. Lewis
People’s United States Bank
Americans Arrested in Canada Deportation Case
St. Thomas Ontario June 3 Chief of the Dominion Police Sherwood has arrested Everett Cain trainmaster and Chief Dispatcher James Giuhul of the Pere Marquette railroad for deportation to the United States under the alien labor act. A writ of habeas corpus was applied for today returnable Monday. They remain in Sherwood custody.
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St. Thomas, Ont
The
Dominion Police
Sherwood
Everett Cain
James Giihul
Pere Marquette Railroad
United States
Missouri Man Wins Knox College Oratorical Contest
The first prize in the Knox college oratorical contest goes to Frank Howell of Ullman Missouri. John Bushnell of La Grange takes second. Howell will represent Knox college at the state contest.
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Knox College
Frank Howell
Jalesburg
Lil
Franklin Howell
Ullman, Mo
John Bushnell
la Grange
Howel
Masons Gather for State Grand Lodge Meeting
Prominent masons from across the state converge in the city as the grand lodge convenes next Tuesday. Grand Master Sumner Miller of Guttenberg Iowa attends, with a school of instruction running from last night through Monday night and state officers occupying hotel rooms.
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Davenport
Grand Lodge
Sumner Miller
Guttenberg
Vote at The Hague approves site for Carnegie Palace
The first chamber of the states general voted 280000 dollars for the purchase of a site for the Palace of Peace to be erected by Andrew Carnegie. The minister of foreign affairs praised Carnegie. The second chamber had passed a similar vote on May 19.
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Andrew Carnegie
The
Hague
States General
Palace of Peace
Potter seriously injured in buggy runaway accident
Will Potter of Burlington son of the late T J Potter president of the Burlington railway system was thrown from his buggy in a runaway and left unconscious with a fractured skull and multiple broken bones. Doctors fear for his recovery.
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Will Potter
Burlington
T. J. Potter
Burlington Railway System
Former Congressman Samuel W. Moulton Dies in Illinois
Former Congressman Samuel W. Moulton died at his home in Shelbyville Illinois. He passed away today in Springfield where he resided.
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Samuel W. Moulton
Springfield
Illinois
Shelbyville
Bluebeard Hoch to Hang on June 23
Chicago June 3. Johannes Hoch known as Bluebeard Hoch will be hanged June 23. The much married man faces execution after conviction in a sensational murder case.
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Hann Hoch
Body of Drowned Man Not Recovered in Davenport
The body of Oscar Valerius remains missing after drowning in the Mississippi River Thursday night. A thorough search by authorities and volunteers has failed to locate the body as of June 3.
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Davenport
Oscar Valerius
Valerius
Committee to Purchase Park Swings
At a Weed Park club meeting Mrs Kate Bast and Miss Sue Stone were named a committee to buy swings for the park using funds donated years ago. It is hoped the swings can now be installed and children are asked to use them carefully.
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Weed Park
Weed Park Club
Kate Bast
Sue Stone
G. A. R. Man Dead in Ottawa Civil War Veteran
Colonel Douglas Haperman of La Salle county dies in Ottawa at age unknown. He served through the Civil War and held memberships in the Grand Army of the Republic the Loyal Legion and the Scottish Rite Masonry.
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Ottawa
Douglas Haperman
la Salle County
Grand Army of the Republic
Miliary Order of the Loyal Legion
No Troops Called For In Muskogee Tax Dispute
Secretary Hitchcock confirms reports from Muskogee Indian Territory about the tribal tax trouble but states there is no plan to call for troops. The Associated Press dispatches are upheld as accurate.
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Washin
Hitchcock
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Associated Press
General Boynton Dies at Atlantic City
General H. V. Boynton, president of the Chickamauga park commission, died in Atlantic City on June 3 from a complication of diseases.
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Atlantic City
N. J
H. V. Boynton
Chickamaugua Park Commission
Turmoil at Equitable Life with Board Resignations
Financial world watches Equitable Life as directors clash over control. Frick Harriman Bliss resign. Hyde offers to divest. a new chairman with plenary powers to be named. James W. Alexander and Hyde reportedly reconcile to focus on life insurance affairs. Robert T. Lincoln named as a leading candidate.
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New York
Great Northern Pacific
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hyde
Frick
Harriman
Bliss
Wall Street
Hyde
Henry C. Frick
Edward H. Harriman
Cornelius N. Bliss
Jacob H. Schiff
Melville E. Ingalls
Schiff
James W. Alexander
Equitable
Robert T. Lincoln
Weather for Iowa Forecast in Chicago Bulletin
Special indications for Iowa show increasing cloudiness with probable showers in east and central portions Sunday. Warmer in east and central areas tonight. Sun rises at 4 18 a m and sets at 7 19 p m with moon sets at 6 a m.
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Chicago
Iowa
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