Roosevelt Peace Plan Brings Russia and Japan Toward Talks
New York June 10 AP reports both Russia and Japan have accepted President Roosevelt's suggestion and a meeting of their representatives is assured. St Petersburg confirms Russia will appoint envoys to hear Japan's proposals as Japan nominates reps.
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New York
Associated Press
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Russia
Japan
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Witte
Japan Agrees to Appoint Plenipotentiaries for Talks
Tokio reports Japan has agreed with President Roosevelt to appoint plenipotentiaries to meet Russian plenipotentiaries, as part of efforts toward negotiations.
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Japan
Tokio
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Plea Aims to Convene Plenipotentiaries for Peace
Diplomatic reports from St. Petersburg say Roosevelt’s message spurs a meeting of plenipotentiaries to settle terms of peace between Russia and Japan. Slated for Washington, the talks would set indemnities and terms, with Russia ready to acknowledge Japan’s protectorate and limit hostilities upon plenipotentiaries named.
Roosevelt Urges Direct Japan Russia Peace Talks
President Roosevelt’s note to Japan and Russia urges direct negotiations to end the war in the name of humanity. He calls for belligerents to meet without intermediaries and offers to assist only in arranging preliminary details if both powers agree.
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Japan
Russia
Inter-scholastic Meet Draws 600 Athletes From 10 States
More than 600 athletes from 10 states competed in the annual inter-scholastic meet at Marshall Field under the University of Chicago auspices. The event drew entries from 75 high schools and academies and surpassed previous similar meets in attendance and numbers.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
University of Chicago
Wedding Trip Abroad: Dr Henry Albert Weds Miss Edith Whitels
Iowa City June 10. Dr Henry Albert, Iowa state bacteriologist and professor, and Miss Edith Whitels married at the bride’s brother’s home. They plan a trip to Washington and New York then sail June 15 for Europe aboard Friedrich der grosse. Albert will conduct summer research in Vienna. university regents grant leave.
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Iowa City
Henry Albert
Edith Whitels
D. W. Wylie
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Whitels
Urbana
Iowa State
University of
Washington, D. C
New York
Friedrich, der Grosse
Europe
Albert
Vienna
Morning Sun School Destroyed by Fire and Lightning
The Morning Sun public school building burned to the ground in the early morning, likely struck by lightning. Value about 10,000 dollars with 6,500 dollars of insurance. loss includes library and science equipment. Fire spread through wind carried embers four blocks. rebuilding planned.
German draft on commercial treaty with United States prepared
Berlin June 10 German government drafts its views on the proposed commercial treaty with the United States. The document is based on reports from the chamber of commerce and other commercial authorities and will be submitted to Washington in July. The Düsseldorf chamber sent Von Buelow a memorial with suggestions for reciprocal provisions.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Washington
German Chamber of Commerce
Duesseldorf Chamber
von Buelow
Death in Solon Woman. Coroner Orders Inquest
Mrs. Catharine Sintil was found dead in her chair in Solon near Iowa City. Coroner Sies ordered an inquest after the physician refused to sign a death certificate pending autopsy. The jury found no foul play and ruled death from old age and general debility. she was 80 and a widow.
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Iowa City
Catharine Sintil
Solon
Sies
Riot in Minsk Injures Soldiers and Jewish Residents
A London report claimed a hundred were shot during recent rioting in Minsk Western Russia. Official details describe a Thursday clash between soldiers and Jews sparked by a soldier’s purse theft. One Jew killed, twenty wounded, one soldier shot.
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Minsk
Russia
London
Bank Safe Blown Open in Vernon Michigan Heist
In Vernon Michigan on June 10 the Exchange bank of Garrison and Sargeant was robbed by expert cracksmen who forced the safe and stole 1500 dollars, 2000 postage stamps, and 200 dollars in post office cash. The thieves escaped in a buggy stolen from a local resident.
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Vernon
Mich
Exchange Bank of Garrison and Sargeant
Will Plead Guilty in National Banking Case
Milwaukee June 10 United States Attorney Butterfield says former banker Frank B Bigelow will appear in federal court this afternoon to plead guilty to a violation of national banking laws and face sentence.
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Milwaukee
United States
Butterfield
Frank B. Bigelow
Peace Plenipotentiaries to Meet in Washington
Washington June 10 from an authoritative official source it is learned that it is practically determined that the peace plenipotentiaries of Japan and Russia will meet in Washington to discuss settlement terms. The talks may include Korea Manchuria Sakhalin indemnity and related territorial arrangements.
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Tokio
Linovitch
Fenghwa
Chanchun-Khin
Washington
London
Baron Rosen
Cassini
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Harbin
Sakhalin
Iowans Send Sympathy to King Oscar
The Augustana synod meeting in Stanton Iowa sent a telegram of sympathy to King Oscar of Sweden over Norway's secession. Dr Novelius, the synod president, delivered a strong sermon and presented a report noting the church’s excellent condition.
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Augustana Synod
Des Moines
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Swedish Lutheran Church
Stanton
Novelius
Two Youths Die in Strychnine Pact on Kansas Ave
Mabel Gates 18 and George Job Jr were found unconscious on Kansas Ave in Rosedale after ingesting strychnine. They died before aid arrived, and investigators believe they mutually agreed to kill themselves.
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Kansas Town
Kansas City
Mabel Gates
George Job, Jr
Kansas Ave
Rosedale
Kas
Milwaukee Banker Frank G Bigelow Sentenced to Ten Years
Frank G. Bigelow, a Milwaukee banker, was sentenced today to ten years at hard labor in Leavenworth prison, Kansas. The judge imposed the term after the jury found him guilty in the case.
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Elow
Morton to Take Charge at Equitable After Resignations
New York June 10 Secretary Morton said he will assume control at the Equitable as soon as he is relieved in Washington. His resignation takes effect July 1 and he will advise on Equitable matters while overseeing other duties with the Metropolitan subway syndicate. Hyde sells major stock to policy holders led by Thomas F. Ryan with Morton overseeing the move.
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New York
Equitable
Morton
Washington
Metropolitan Subway
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Directorate
James Hazen Hyde
Thomas F. Ryan
Morton Trust Company
James W. Alexander
Hyde
Gage E. Tarbell
George T. Wilson
William H. McIntyre
Francis Hendricks
E. H. Harriman
George J. Gould
Cleveland
Ryan
Grover Cleveland
United States
Morgan J. O’brien
New York State Supreme Court
George Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Will Head Royal Neighbors Re-Elected Supreme Oracle
Topeka Kansas June 10 The Royal Neighbors of America hold officer elections under the Australian system with complete returns pending The highest official Mrs E D Watts of Omaha was re elected The next convention will be in Chicago in May 1908
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E. D. Watts
Omaha
Supreme Oracle
Topeka
Kan
America
Chicago
King Oscar Receives Oslo Dissolution Message
Christiania reports the king received the Oslo dissolution notice of the Sweden Norway union. The message, delivered by a storthing representative, confirms the union’s dissolution and the king’s prior refusal to accept the move.
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Oscar
Christiania
Storting
Sweden
Norway
Stockholm
The
Storthing
Iowans Leave for Europe Vacation Tour
Senator Allison and Congressman Cousins of Iowa Mrs Paul Morton wife of the navy secretary and Miss Morton sail for Europe today on the steamer New York from New York City June 10 1914 report says
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Senator Allison
Europe
New York
Cousins
Iowa
Paul Morton
Morton
No Peace In Sight On Sixty Fifth Day Of Strike
Chicago news describes the sixty fifth day of the teamsters strike with no peace talks. John C. Driscoll returns to testify before the grand jury on labor graft and may speak next Monday. Des Moines River floods and related storm damage dominate regional reports.
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Chicago
Teamsters
John C. Driscoll
Grand Jury
Driscoll
la Crosse
Wis
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Kilbourne
Marshalltown
Ralph W. Yekham
Associated Press
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Burlington
Tyrone
King Alfonso Departs London For Spain
King Alfonso leaves London for Spain this morning accompanied to the railroad station by King Edward the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught.
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Edward
London
Alfonso
Spain
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Cardinal Gotti Receives Iowa Archdiocese Report
Cardinal Gotti today met Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Iowa and received the official report on his archdiocese. Keane reported the archdiocese is in satisfactory condition and asked for a private audience with the pope.
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Rome
Gotti
Keane
Dubuque, Iowa
Double Life of Deacon Revealed in Milwaukee Paper
The Milwaukee Journal prints the tale of Peter H. Deacon who died in Chicago on April 13. Keating, his son in law, says Deacon led two families for twenty years in Somerville Massachusetts and Milwaukee while pursuing life insurance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Peter H. Deacon
Chicago
John Keating
Deacon
Somerville
Mass
Keating
Senate kills Frear bill to curb railroad over capitalization
Madison Wisconsin June 1 The senate today killed the Frear bill aimed to prohibit the over capitalization of railroads without state consent. The senate also killed the joint resolution for a constitutional convention.
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Madison, Wis
Senate
New Floating Dry Dock Dewey Launched in Baltimore
The large floating dry dock Dewey was launched in Baltimore on June 1. It is billed as the largest floating dock in the world and cost 1,250,000 dollars to construct.
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Baltimore
Dewey
Narrow escape from fire hits West 39th Street apartments
Thirty five residents of West 39th street apartment houses faced a narrow death escape from fire and smoke early today in New York. One woman was probably fatally injured and several policemen sustained injuries during the blaze.
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New York
West 39Th Street
Iowa Weather Outlook With Rain and Cooler Texas
Special indications for Iowa show a threatening and cooler night with rain in the east and central regions. Sunday brings fair weather, with possible showers and cooler conditions in the southwest. Timings note sunrise at 4 16 and sunset at 7 24 with the moonrise at 12 11.
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Iowa
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