Ministers Confer With Czar on Peace and Secret Negotiations
A Stalin era style dispatch reports a minister council at Tsarskoe Selo chaired by the emperor to discuss peace with Washington. Grand Duke Michael bears a message from William to conclude peace. Ambassadors in Washington and Tokyo coordinate while public disclosure is delayed.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Tsarskoe-Selo
Grand Duke
Michael
Berlin
William
Washington
Meyer
Foreign Office
Lamsdorff
Tokio
Japan
Oyama
Linevitch
Governor Denies Shercliffe Requisition Over Fugitive Claim
Des Moines June 9 Governor Cummins refused to honor a requisition to deliver Frank Shercliffe to Oklahoma authorities. He said evidence was not sufficient to prove he was a fugitive from justice and that he could not detain him as a witness against Tom Dennison. The decision leaves room for further action by Oklahoma authorities.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Frank Shercliffe
Oklahoma
Shercliffe
Tom Dennison
Thomas
Civic Federation of Omaha
Dennison
Equitable Board of Directors
Gov. Deneen
Ilinois
Depew
James W. Alexander
Equitable
August Belmont
David H. Moffat
J. B. Forgan
Louis Fitzgerald
Deneen
Senator Depew
Belmont
Mr. Moffat
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
George Gray
Delaware
Horace Porter
Alton B. Parker
Elihu Root
Hyde
Herrick
Judge Gray
Washington
Rider Wore the Purple Forces Northwestern Students to Take Over Circus
In Chicago on June 9, more than 150 Northwestern University students, stirred by a purple costume worn by a woman bareback rider, occupied a circus. They interrupted the show and staged their own performance, clashed with tent staff, and were dispersed by police. Several people were injured and no arrests were made.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Northwestern University
Remains the Same No. Developments in Chicago Strike
Chicago June 9 The department store drivers resume negotiations with employers to pave way for peace talks. President Shea offers to step aside while settlement proceeds and is served a subpoena to appear in Wheaton court in a case the railroad sues Chicago over damages from the 1904 strike. Another meeting of the team owners association is planned for tomorrow night to discuss deliveries to boycotted houses.
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Chicago
Shea
Teamsters and Employers Association
Wheaton, Sr
Team Owners Association
May Not Call Extra Session Leaders Declare No Gain
Washington report says President Roosevelt may skip an extra session as senators and representatives cite no benefit. They note the session would not start before November 13, and any railroad rate bill would require re passage in the regular session.
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Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Court of Appeals Sustains Murder Conviction in Rice Case
Albany June 9 The court of appeals sustained the lower courts in adjournment of Albert T Batrick a New York lawyer guilty of murder in the first degree for causing the death of William Marsh Rice an aged Texas millionaire in September 1900
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A. T. Batrick
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Batrick
New York
Wiliam Marsh Rice
Texas
Writ Denied. Rogers Murder Case Won't Go to Supreme Court
Albany June 9 Judge Peckham refused a writ of error to move Mrs. Mary Rogers of Vermont from her murder sentence to the United States Supreme Court. The ruling ends the attempts to appeal the case at the federal level.
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Peckham
Supreme Court
Albany
N. Y
United States
Mary Rogers
Vermont
United States Court
Cabinet secretary Wilson may resign over cotton report leak
Washington June 9 Secretary Wilson of the agriculture department may leave the cabinet after a scandal over leakage of cotton statistics. An inquiry is launched while Richard Cheatham cites possible official involvement. An associate statistician, E S McIlmes Jr, has been suspended during the probe.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
New York
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Cheatham
E. S. McIlmes, Jr
Bigelow Indicted in Milwaukee Bank Scandal
Milwaukee financier Frank G. Bigelow, former First National Bank president, and ex Assistant Cashier Henry G. Goll were indicted by a federal grand jury. Bigelow faces twelve counts of embezzlement, twelve for false entries, twelve for aiding and abetting falsifications, and one for false statements. Goll faces at least four indictments, likely for false entries and aiding embezzlement.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank
Henry G. Goll
Federal Grand Jury
Bigelow
Goll
Germany pushes Morocco conference proposal raises tension
Paris June 9 reports that Germany's note to the powers proposing an international conference on Morocco renews concern at the highest levels, signaling a gravity that could threaten stability.
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Germany
Morocco
Paris
Vessels Interned Paroled Until War’s End
A report states that certain vessels held in captivity have been paroled for the duration of the war, allowing crew and ships limited freedom while hostilities continue. The arrangement hinges on maritime authorities and the war’s progress, with inspections planned at neutral ports.
Russian Warships Interned At Manila Under Guard
Secretary Taft reported Admiral Train had interned Russian ships at Manila after 24 hour limit. The vessels are behind the breakwater under Ohio and Monadnock guns with breech blocks removed and machinery disabled. Officers and 10 men paroled on promise not to partake in the war.
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Washington
Taft
Wright
Manila
Train
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
River on Rampage from LaCrosse
A river rampage report from LaCrosse notes severe flooding impacts along the river, with property damage and infrastructure concerns. Local authorities mobilize relief efforts as residents brace for rising water levels and possible evacuation orders.
River Rising to Daylight Flood Threat Near La Crosse
The Mississippi River at La Crosse Wisconsin is rising faster than ever, now only a foot below the danger point. Factories in the district face flooding tonight as conditions worsen along the river and neighboring Wisconsin rivers while Chippewa River readings improve.
Lone Tree Man A. O. Fisher Dies at 25
Iowa City June 9 Special A. O. Fisher dies at his Lone Tree home He was city clerk and school district treasurer A Mason and Woodman member his funeral will be Sunday Fisher aged 25 unmarried and among Johnson County’s best known youths and merchants of Fisher Son.
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A. O. Fisher
Iowa City
Lone Tree
Masonic
Woodman
Fisher
Fisher & Son
Johnson County
Wreck on Grand Trunk Train Derailed Near Davison
A fast Grand Trunk passenger train bound for Chicago from the east was wrecked near Davison Michigan about 19 miles east of Flint. Spreading rails caused the crash. No fatalities occurred. Mrs Cora Waltrous of Roxbury Massachusetts suffered serious injuries and ten others were slightly hurt. Three coaches were ditched.
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Flint
Mich
Grand Trunk Rail Road
Chicago
Here
Davison
Cora Waltrous
Roxbury
Mass
Wireless telegraph proves on Chicago and Alton Limited
A Chicago and Alton train traveling at fifty miles per hour received wireless telegraph messages from Chicago yesterday. The test was so successful that the Alton management plans to install wireless communication permanently on the Limited and later on other fast trains.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Alton
Limited
Question on National Home for Commercial Travelers Deferred
Cedar Rapids Iowa June likely delay of the location decision for the United Commercial Travelers National Home for one year. Large attendance at the traveling men's convention in session.
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Cedar Rapids
United Commercial Travelers
Flood crest passes Grand Rapids as river recedes
The Grand river flood crest has passed in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The river remains nearly stationary with a slight fall reported by the weather bureau. Flooded areas are expected to extend further today even as the water declines.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grand River
Weather Bureau
Arms shipments reach Morocco via Oran dispatch
An Oran report states the Moroccan transport Turquie under a German officer has arrived with four hundred cases of arms for Moroccan troops, signaling active arms supplies in the region near Morocco.
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Paris
Oran
Turquie
Graduates Triumphant as Iowa State College Commencement
One hundred eighty students graduated from Iowa State College in Ames today. The commencement address, titled The Contributions of the West to the American Democracy, was delivered by Prof. Frederick J. Turner of the University of Wisconsin.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Frederick J. Turner
University of Wisconsin
Jealous Rival Kills Himself After Shooting
Dell Dasso of Illinois shot his rival Charles Peet and his former sweetheart Miss Harrison near Hebron on Sunday. Dasso's body was found today in Nipper Sink Creek, a mile from the scene, and authorities believe he died by his own hand. Peet and Miss Harrison are reported to recover.
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Rockford
Dell Dasso
Charles Peet
Miss Harrison
Hebron
Nippersink Creek
Dasso
Peet
Convict Receives 10000 Bequest Amid Pardon Hopes
William Caldwell, imprisoned for murder in Indianapolis and later in Michigan City, Indiana, received a $10,000 bequest from a wealthy New York relative. A model prisoner Caldwell is slated for a final pardon within months.
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Michigan City
Ind
William Caldwell
Indianapolis
New York
Caldwell
President Roosevelt Visits Virginia for Short Rest
President Roosevelt left Washington for a brief visit to friends in Virginia today June 9 indicating a short rest away from official duties.
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Virginia
Washington
Rooceevelt
Chilean Cabinet Resigns In Shock Move
Valparaiso report says the Chilean cabinet submitted resignations today amid a widening political crisis. The action follows growing protests and calls for reform across the government, signaling a potential reshuffle or new leadership.
Draid Wins Open Golf Championship Again
James Draid, former British champion, captures the open golf championship in London with a total score of 318. The June 9 victory confirms his return to top form.
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James Draid
London
Iowa Weather Forecast Shows Showers And Cooler Temperatures
Special Iowa indica tions call for tonight showers and cooler conditions. Saturday will be partly cloudy with cooler easterly and southern winds and showers in the southeast portion. Sun rises at 4 16, sets at 7 23, moon rises at 1 11 am.
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Chicago
Iowa
King Alfonso to Leave London Tomorrow Early
London June 9 This was the last day of King Alfonso's stay in London. He leaves early tomorrow for Spain.
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London
Alfonso
Spain
Taft appoints Carman as chairman of Chickamauga Park group
Secretary Taft appoints General Ezra A. Carman as chairman of the Chickamauga Military Park association to succeed the late General H. V. Boynton.
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Washington
Taft
Ezra A. Carman
Chicamaugua Military Park
H. V. Boynton
Norway Flags Tri color Rise Across Kingdom in Peaceful Revolution
Amid a nationwide transition a Norwegian tri color replaces the union flag. A grand ceremony at Akers hus fort drew about 30 000 spectators as the minister from Norway and Sweden plans to return home to assess the situation. The Oslo action parallels a special session move and reports from Stockholm Budapest and Washington note supportive messages and constitutional discussions.
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Christiania
Akershus
Seecwnies
Washington
A. Grp
Norway
Sweden
Budapest
Storting
Hungary
Stockholm
Oscar
Council of State
Riksdag
Elks Plan Grand Muscatine Anniversary Parade and Ball Game
Muscatine Elks announce Monday events with out of town speakers including Charles C. Pickett H D Snook and George M Scott. A parade plan, keys of the city ceremony, and a Davenport versus Muscatine ball game headline a day of celebrations with Mayor R S McNutt umpiring and betting favoring Muscatine. Ladies invited to the event in the park.
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Charles C. Pickett
Waterloo
H. D. Snook
Durant
George M. Scott
Davenport
Muscatine Lodge of Elks
Muscatine
R. S. McNutt
Elks
Barney Schmidt
Phil J. Mackey
Muscatine Lodge
Board Criticizes Mount Pleasant Insane Hospital Diet
Scott county officials J A Hanley Dr Fred Lambach and William Gruenwald return from Mount Pleasant hospital inspection and mail a report to the state board of control condemning the meager patient meals. They urge more varied food and meal heft to boost health and distinguish charity patients from those with criminal backgrounds.
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Davenport
J. A. Hanley
Fred Lambach
Wiliam Gruenwald
Scott County Board of Insanity Commissioners
Mount Pleasant Hospital
State Board of Control
Secretary Shaw Attends Florida Bankers Meeting
About 100 Georgia bankers and 50 Florida bankers arrive in Atlantic Beach for the joint state association meeting opening today. Secretary Shaw, guest of honor, addressed the Jacksonville Board of Trade and received a reception from the group last evening.
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Atlantic Beach
Fla
Georgia
Florida
Shaw
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Riggs to Speak at Mt Pleasant Wesleyan Graduation
Hon. John F. Riggs State Superintendent will deliver the address at Iowa Wesleyan Academy graduation exercises in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday evening June 10. Riggs, a 1885 graduate of the university, is noted for his service in public instruction.
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Iowa Wesleyan Academy
Mt. Pleasant
John F. Riggs
Iowa Wesleyan
Iowa Bankers Elect Officers at Des Moines Convention
The Iowa State Bankers association elected officers for the coming year in Des Moines. D. H. McKee of Mediapolis was named president, John J. Large of Rockville vice president, J. T. Brooks of Hedrick treasurer, and J. M. Dinwiddle of Cedar Rapids secretary. Retiring president Ackley Hubbard of Shimeer became a national convention delegate. The group denounced the bankruptcy law and rejected private banks, and left the deposit insurance report on the table.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
D. H. McKee
Mediapolis
John J. Large
Rockville
J. T. Brooks
Hedrick
J. M. Dinwiddle
Cedar Rapids
Ackley Hubbard
Shimeer
Tri-City Ball Night and Special Train to Muscatine
A grand ball is announced for Monday inviting ladies from Davenport Moline and Rock Island. About 100 from Davenport and as many from Moline and Rock Island plan to attend Muscatine, doubling the number of attendants. a special train will run from the tri-cities to Muscatine with four coaches leaving Moline at 1 p m and Davenport at 1 59 p m.
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Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Muscatine
Rowan
Tri-Cities
Moline Dispatch
Muscatine Lodge No. 304
Moline Lodge
Davenport Lodge of Elks
Rock Island Road
Davenport Station
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