Japanese Capture and Wounding of Admiral Rojestvensky
Official reports from Tokyo and St. Petersburg reveal that Admiral Rojestvensky was captured and seriously wounded after the battle near Vladivostok. The Russian admiralty confirms the sinking of the battleships Kniaz Souvaroff Borodino Ostyabya Orel and Kamtschatka with Cap tain Chagrin of the cruiser Almaz as source. News bureaus note uncertainty over how to announce the losses.
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Chagrin
Almaz
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Rojestvensky
Buiny
Rains at the Pass Cause Mud and Delayed Movement
Storms have ended after several days of rain at Gunshu Pass. Troop arrivals and departures are hindered by a sea of mud. The railway defense is described as nearly a blockhouse system with foreign naval or Vladivostok orders by the government.
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Gunshu Pass
Vladivostok
King in Paris honored by French president
King Alfonso arrives in Paris where he is received by the French president in a ceremonial display reflecting Allied relations and royal diplomacy.
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Alfonso
Teamsters Debate Referendum On Strike End Move
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters executive board factions back a referendum proposal to end the strike, with President Shea opposing and two board allies supporting. In Chicago, 35 sash door and blind manufacturers aligned with the Planing Millmen’s association announce a lockout affecting 200 drivers.
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The
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters
Shea
Planing
Wood Industries
Students in Fight Clash with Gollmar Brothers' Circus
A clash erupted between students and ring crew at the Gollmar Brothers Circus camp near town. Security separated the groups after tense exchanges over parade appearances and seating. No serious injuries reported.
Japanese Prince Honored by German Emperor at Berlin Wedding
Emperor William awarded Prince Arisugawa the order of the Black Eagle and Princess Arisugawa the Red Cross medal. Prince Arisugawa will represent Japan at the marriage of Crown Prince Frederick in Berlin.
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William
Prince Arisugawa
Japan
Frederick
Arisugawa
Roosevelt Visits Eastern Metropolis For Defense Talk
President Roosevelt speaks at a defense event in Brooklyn as part of a East Coast visit. He addresses security measures and civilian support during rising tensions. The address underscores preparedness and public resolve.
President Roosevelt Leads Memorial Day Events in Brooklyn
President Roosevelt attends Memorial Day in New York with a Brooklyn address at the unveiling of General Slocum’s statue, veteran parade reviews, and a reception at the Naval Branch of the Y M C A. His special train arrives in Jersey City and returns to Washington by afternoon.
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Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Slocum
Naval Branch
Young Men's Christian Association
Jersey City
Washington
Weather mixed with trial testimony in Iowa and Nebraska
Des Moines reports cooler week with showers aiding corn planting and general crops. Red Oak coverage notes M P Hooker’s testimony on large money transfers used in defense of Shercliffe. details account books and expenditures. Sam Sonenberg fainted on stand. Mrs Morris joins, court adjourns until Wednesday.
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Hooker
Shercliffe
Logan
BE. D. Doyle
Tom Dennison
Denver
Dennison
Shereliffe
Shere Nmffe
Sam Sonenberg
Joseph Sonenberg
Omaha
Smith
Pollack
Sherman Morris
Red Oak
Charles Connor
Sonenberg
Coulthard
Wilson
Harrison County
Tama Jim Ends An Outing
Secretary James Wilson returns to Washington after spending two weeks at the old home farm with his three sons. He believes his son can cook a beefsteak better than Washington cooks and enjoyed the bachelor farm life.
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Washington
Tracr
James Wilson
Fire at Boston Factory Burns
A fire erupted at a Boston factory causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled flames through the night as crews contained the blaze with no immediate reports of injuries. Local officials are investigating the cause and evaluating losses.
Alfonso of Spain arrives in Paris for weeklong visit
The royal train bearing King Alfonso of Spain reached Gare Dauphine at 3 pm. President Loubet and his cabinet welcomed the king as troops rendered honors to the royal procession. A large crowd cheered the monarch during the official reception.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Gare Dauphine
Loubet
Circus clash at University of Iowa ends with police clubs
In Iowa City on May 30 a fight broke out between Gollmer Brothers circus employees and University of Iowa students. Police used clubs to quell the disturbance while several heads were cut open, though no one was seriously hurt.
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Iowa City
Gollmer Brothers Circus
University of Iowa
Fire devastates Bangs Garage and Hewitt factory
Boston May 30. A blaze caused about 200000 dollars damage to Bangs Automobile garage and Hewitt s carriage factory. Thirty five automobiles were destroyed and several firemen injured by falls from the roof.
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Bangs Automobile
Hewitts Carriage
Sufferer From Lockjaw Near Eliza
Walter Reed, a farmer near Eliza, is in serious condition with lockjaw after a splinter wound to his nose. He is under Dr. Beveridge's care with little hope for recovery. Reed, about 30, has lived locally all his life and many friends hope for improvement.
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Walter Reed
Eliza
Mr. Reed
Roosevelt Confers With Japanese Minister Over Far East War
Washington May 30 President Roosevelt met with Japanese Minister Takahira by special appointment to discuss the consequences of Admiral Rojestvenskys defeat in the Korean Straits and to urge direct negotiations by the belligerents at an appropriate time. Takahira delivered the legation’s battle report upon visiting the White House.
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Rojestvensky
Korean Straits
Far East
Roosevelt
Takahira
White House
Cassini Protest Unofficial Taft Visit Not Politically Oriented
The Russian Foreign Office says Cassini's talk with President Roosevelt about Taft's hoped trip to Japan and the Philippines was wholly unofficial and not directed by Moscow. The president told Cassini Taft's visit carries no political significance.
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St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Count Cassini
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Philippines
Europe
Unknown man commits suicide in Grace Hill area
The body of a young man about 25 was found at Grace Hill in Washington Iowa after he shot himself in the forehead with a revolver at the Milwaukee tool house Sunday evening. He weighed 140 pounds, stood 5 feet 7 inches, had dark curly hair and a chin scar. A verdict of suicide was returned by the coroner's jury.
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Grace Hill
Miller Undertaking
Milwaukee
Citizns
Hay Avoids Social Honors In Paris Health Precludes Reception
Paris May 30 authoritative statement says Mr. Hay is in Paris for rest under physician orders. He has not visited the foreign office or met President Loubet, has not requested the honor, and will not receive social or official calls due to his health. Ambassador McCormick conveyed the details.
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Hay
Foreign Office
Loubet
McCormick
Canal Employes Quit Over Living Conditions
Eight former Panama canal commission workers arrived in New York from Colon aboard the Orizaba reporting resignations due to high living costs and poor health conditions on the isthmus.
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New York
Panama Canal Commission
Orizaba
Colon
Third Chicagoan Chosen to Direct Panama Canal Supplies
David W. Ross, general superintendent of transportation for the Illinois Central, was named purchasing director for the Panama Canal Service. He becomes the third Chicagoan from the local rail line to hold a senior post in the canal administration.
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David W. Ross
Panama
Chicago
Illinois Central Road
Panama Canal Service
Mr. Ross
Canal
Minnie Fiske Denounces Theatrical Trust in Salt Lake
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske staged a free hall event in Salt Lake City after being barred from local theaters. She denounced the theatrical trust and donated the proceeds to Salt Lake City orphans.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Theatrical Trust
Gladden’s Plan for a Million Dollars
Columbus sermon quotes Dr. Washington Gladden saying he would use a million dollars to ensure permanent value after his death. He would convert it from his hands before dying and would not die with vast riches, even a tenth of a million, as he does not deem it right for himself to do so.
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Columbus
Washington Gladden
Second Kaiser Cup Contender Hamburg Calmed Off Bishop Lighthouse
The German yacht Hamburg, entry number two in the Kaiser cup race, was becalmed off Bishop lighthouse at nine this morning near Lizard Point.
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Bishop Lighthouse
Lizard Point
Hamburg
Runaway Injures James Davis on East Second Street
James Davis was injured in a runaway on East Second street after a driven animal bolted down the street at high speed. The wagon or carriage overturned at Chestnut street and Davis was thrown from the conveyance, badly shaken before the team was halted at the Rock Island depot.
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James Davis
East Second Street
Second Street
Chestnut Street
Rock Island
Mr. Davis
Weather for Iowa in Chicago report
Iowa fair tonight and Wednesday. Sun rises at 4 20. Sets at 7 16. Moon rises at 2 38.
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Iowa
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