Russian War Ships Interned Amid Peace Efforts
A rapid-fire dispatch from Washington reports Russian warships interned and the pace of diplomacy quickening. President Roosevelt, Secretary Malt, and officials weigh options as peace opens with Japan and negotiations proceed in St. Petersburg and Washington. The correspondent notes cautious optimism, with key ministers and foreign diplomats pursuing a settlement and potential open talks as U.S. efforts bolster mediation.
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Roosevelt
Cotoorn
Coton
Tee
St. Petersburg
Expulsion of Mrs Sampson Faces Court Challenge
Fragmented report states Mrs Seecoll, president of the Women’s International Gabe Alliance, expelled Mrs Sampson amid a contentious vote at a nesting held at Pauld house. Witnesses recall threats and claims of new orders forming as 2 000 members reportedly back the exiled leader.
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Seago
Dune O
Mprs
Sto M
Sig Psa
Teouson
Seecoll
Women's International
Gabe
Teague
Howe
Tony
Springfield My selected by board for new sight
In Springfield Massachusetts a new sight is chosen by the Very Board for the Springfield My. The weapon features a modified Duttington pattern with improved range and flyo les.
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Tringfeld
Mass
Woman commits suicide by jumping from steamer Hartford
New York June 9 a Hartford arrival reports the death by suicide of a Hartford woman identified by a card on the deck. She took poison on board and leaped as the boat neared Hell Gate. Aboard she left notes with Hartford address and names, asking family notification. Police seek the woman’s identity and details as they investigate.
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New York
Hartford
Ae Woenan
Lifpan
Hell Clare
Huioh
Deak
Wikins Uphalsbuving Company
Windsor Street
Blartford
Moyerson
North J’ourth — Street
Brooklyn
Riskin
19Th
Wartford
Jane
Hell Crate
Taunton Insane Asylum Escape Investigation Report
Taunton Mass June report details a board inquiry into Crace Darby’s escape from Taunton Insane Asylum. Dr Goss reported the patient left May night likely aided by a nurse and accomplice with a decoy dummy delaying search. A nurse admitted prior clandestine correspondence with outsiders and was disciplined. The notice classifies inmate Liberty into three groups by risk and supervision levels.
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Taunton
Mass
Taunton Insane Asylum
Crrace
Darby
Taunton Insiue Hospitil
Crace Darby
Shorely
Goss
Brown
Nurga
Thuy
Heard Custer's Last Order Details Controversial Letter
In a St. Louis letter Adjutant-General Criterfield Frank Marlo recalls hearing the last conference between Generals Stanley and Gustav before the Little Bighorn massacre. Marlo says Stanley praised Gustarf's courage but warned against reckless cavalry tactics and ordered Custer to wait for infantry support at a ford.
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Columbus
Criterfield
Frank Marlo
St. Louis
Stanley
Gustav
Gustarf
Flo
Ouster
Marlo
Cnster
Sitting Bull
Equitable Holding Meeting Notice
Equitable Holding plans a directors session today with an expected meeting. The agenda includes standard corporate governance matters and review of current affairs at the company.
Hyde Denies Stock Sale To Syndicate In Early Morning
New York June 9 Important developments at Equitable Life Assurance are expected as the board meets to review the nominating committee report and discuss executive salaries. Rumors claimed James W. Hyde would sell stock to a syndicate to end the internal feuding, but Hyde denied any plan to sell and left the building to a banker’s office, calling the reports absolutely false.
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New York
Equitble Life Assurance Society
Herrick
Ohio
George Gray
Delaware
Alten B. Parker
Josoaph E. Choate
England
James HW. Hyde
Flyde
Cledge Gould
Mrr Ilfyde
Pennsylvania to New York express covers 468 miles in 4 hours 45 minutes
A special eightyean hour train between Chicago and New York operated by the Pennsylvania lines completed the 468 mile route from Chicago Union to Pittsburg Union in 4 hours 45 minutes. General Superintendent A M Schoyer led the run with L I Loree as a guest and other officials aboard. The train left Chicago at 7:50 AM and arrived in Pittsburg at 2:45 PM, averaging 68.58 mph including stops, with 28 minutes idle.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
A. M. Schoyer
L. I. Loree
Pennsylvania Lines
Chicago Union Station
Pittsburg Union Station
Fire at Solatol's Middletown paint shop destroys tools
Fire in a two story paint and joiner shop on Church Street in Middletown destroyed by 11 PM. The building owned by Austin B. Smith suffered extensive damage with a large collection of his tools lost. estimated loss exceeds $500.
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Middletown
Church Street
Austin B. Smith
President Mitchell Addresses Miners on Hour Day Policy
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spoke to about 2,500 people in Scranton at Minooka last night. He outlined the union policy as the current agreement in the anthracite region expires and signaled the focus of the next contract on the eight hour day.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Minooka
Writ of error denied in Vermont murder case
Justice Rufus W. Peckham of the United States supreme court denied an application for a writ of error in Mrs. Mary Rogers case of Vermont. The writ was sought to appeal to the United States Supreme Court after her conviction for murdering her husband.
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Albany, M
Rufus W. Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Mary Rogers
Vermont
Bank 10 Liquidates as East Haddam Bank Ends
The National Bank of New England at East Haddam will end its corporate existence on June 27 after stockholders voted not to seek a charter extension. A new bank with the same name is expected to resume business June 28. Arthur H. Dayton is president and N Peck cashier.
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National Bank
East Haddam
Middletown
National Bank of New England
Arthur H. Dayton
Nangatuck
Bust Haddam
Mississippi university rejects Carnegie library gift
The University of Mississippi board of trustees refused Andrew Carnegie's $25,000 offer to help build a library. Governor Vardaman, a board member, called the rejection principled, asserting Mississippians prefer stark walls to be funded by wealth tied to labor. He argued the state lacks modern scientific equipment but can forge strong independent minds free of perceived wealth slavery.
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New Orleans
University 2
Mississippi
Andrew Carnegie
Vardaman
State University
Vigilant Wives Club Enforces Domestic Night Rules
Buffalo residents report a vigilante effort by the Vigilant Wives to curb late nights. Mrs Andrew Betka, age over sixty, escorted her husband Justen Vannatter to the Eighth Precinct, insisting on public discipline for his late return. The husband was released on suspended sentence after promising to stay indoors at night.
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Buffalo
Aast
Andrew Betka
Eighth Precinct
Justen Vannatter
Betka
Bound to be a Crook Arrest in Holyoke for Water Theft
Hartford man Jane 9 Arthur St Marie, formerly jailed for twelve years for assault with intent to kill during a botched robbery at Thompsonville station, released a year ago, was arrested in Holyoke Wednesday for stealing water from an elderly man.
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Hartford
Jane
Arthur St Marie
Wethersfield Prison
Thompsonville
Holyoke
Fox
Knights of Columbus Stand Pay Defeats Federation Move
Knights of Columbus in Los Angeles defeated a proposal to affiliate with the Federation of American Catholics, arguing it would strip the order of its individuality. The vote centered on preserving the Knights of Columbus distinct identity within Catholic fraternal activity.
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Knights OF Columbus
Los Angeles
Federation of American Catholics
Order of the Knights of Columbus
New Government Under Way Enormous One
A new government is reported assembling under a formidable and expansive leadership. The article notes a sweeping transition with a powerful, large figure at the helm guiding early policy directions and organizational restructuring.
Norway Proclaims Independence With National Flag Renewed
June 9 reports in Christiania describe Norway rapidly forming a new government after the June 7 secession. The crown banner was replaced with the independent flag atop forts, ships, and buildings amid cheering. the oath of allegiance to the new government was taken at Akershus. Clergy and consular offices prepare for post union arrangements, with several ministers resigning their posts.
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Council of State
Stortling
Norway
New
Sweden
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Akershus
Storting
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Oscar
Gude
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Grip
Washington
von Ditton
Rome
Baron von Wedel-Jarisperg
Madrid
Gustave Adolphe
Gustave
Margaret of Connaught
England
Arm Laceration at New England Knitting Company
Clarence Dowd, a New England Knitting Company employee at Winsted, had his right arm badly lacerated yesterday afternoon when his sleeve was caught in a carding machine. He was taken to Litchfield County Hospital. his condition was reported serious and amputation likely.
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Winsted
Clarence Dowd
New England Knitting Company
Litchfield County Hospital
Oil well for Danbury mayor strikes oil gusher
Danbury reports Mayor William A Braun a large shareholder in the Perry Oil Company received a telegram from Oil City Pa confirming a gusher. The well is flowing at 250 barrels a day and is said to bring in at least 500 dollars daily in income.
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Danbury
William A. Braun
Oil City
Perry Oil Company
Disasters Follow Wedding Near Ashtabula Ohio
Roy Hayward a Lake Shore fireman and Miss New Beach of Geneva married last week. They returned from their wedding trip Tuesday night. The bride fell ill with typhoid fever. Hayward died in a side swipe collision at Youngstown. Others injured include David Lewis engineer and Merbert Adams engineer. Adams backed into a round house while coaling his engine.
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Ashtabula
Tynes
Roy Hayward
Lake Shore
New Beach
Geneva
Hayward
Youngstown
David Lewis
Youngston
Merbert Adams
Adams
Lewis
No Pay No Grub Strike Among Hudson County Paupers
The Hudson county almshouse paupers have formed a union with the slogan No pay, no grub. The walking delegate says unless paid beyond their keep they will walk out of the kitchen. A conference with Freeholders is planned as migration season nears and flee winds approach.
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New York
Hudson County
N. J
United Paupers
Dohn
Almshouse
Board of Freeholders
Freeholders
Amalgamated Order of United Paupers
Knights of Columbus Reelect Leaders and Set Next Convention
The Knights of Columbus in Los Angeles re elected all national officers led by Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and chose New Haven Conn as the next convention site. Four surviving incorporators Colwell Geary O Connor and Driscoll were made life members with no vote on insurance matters. An amendment ratifying last convention changes state council meeting date to May second Tuesday and national meetings to August second Tuesday will likely be ratified at the next meeting.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Knights of Columbus
Supreme
Edward L. Hearn
Wich
New Haven
Conn
Order
Daniel Colwell
William Geary
M. CG. O’connor
C. J. Driscoll
Tall
State Council
Death ends skin grafting attempt in Philadelphia
Lydia Finnegan an 11 year old girl died at Methodist hospital after a skin graft from her half brother Edward Ickes was attempted to be grafted onto her chin The two children were bound to cots with a flap of skin from the boy s forearm folded over her chin The operation failed due to the strain ether and inability to attach the graft The bands were cut and the children released five hours after the procedure was begun
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Philadelphia
Lydia Finnegan
Edward Ickes
Methodist Hospital
Connecticut Postmasters Salary Changes Announced
Washington June 9 following the annual readjustment postmasters in Connecticut saw some increases and at least one decrease New Canaan up to 1700 Norfolk 1500 to 1600 Thompsonville 1800 to 1900 Torrington 2600 to 2700 New London cut from 3200 to 3100.
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Washington
Connecticut
New Canaan
Norfolk
Thompsonville
Torrington
New London
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