Aoki 10 Remain Declares Hayashi for His Post
Tokyo reports Viscount Hayashi declares Ambassador Aoki will stay in Washington amid rumors of removal. Japanese policy aims to avoid alienating America as foreign investment risks grow. Washington notes ministry backing for current stance and plans no immediate diplomatic changes. Secretary Root heads to summer retreat. Aoki to Buena Vista for hot season.
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Buena Vista
Marchioness Russo of Gerini Family Killed in Car Crash
Naples June 21 It is learned that the Marchioness Russo of the Gerini family Florence was killed when the automobile carrying Marquis Ferrara the Duke de La Regina and two guests plunged into a ravine near Catanelo Thursday. The tragedy strands the Borghese race line and draws condolences from King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and Pope Pius.
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Duke de la Regina
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Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Pope Pius
Duke de. la Regina
Opium Dens Closed in Shanghai Under Edict
Shanghai June 21 in line with a new imperial edict opium dens in the native portion were closed today yet sales continued elsewhere. No disturbances occurred due to careful official precautions and foreign settlement volunteers stood ready. The city remained quiet throughout.
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Shanghai
Hefores
Odessa Turmoil as 3000 Socialists Arrested
In Odessa on June 21 troops arrested about 3000 Socialists since Parliament’s dissolution. One man killed and fifteen wounded in a shop bomb incident after a refusal to fund the terrorists. Elsewhere in St. Petersburg a general strike proposal was rejected, and an imperial ukase grants governors emergency powers to curb unrest. An armed attack on Krasnoyarsk guardhouse occurred, killing two attackers. Confirmation awaits on execution reports of Kyiv mutineers.
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ST. Petersburg
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Krasnoyarsk
Mark Twain Guest Of Ambassador Reid At Dorchester House
London chronicle reports Ambassador Reid hosted Mark Twain Samuel Clemens at Dorchester House with a star guest list including John Ten nyson Alfred Austin and Bram Stoker among many cultural figures. The gathering followed a tour of the residence’s pictures and treasures as Punch staff planned a commemorative dinner.
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Samuel Il. Clemens
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Royal Literal Fund
Edward John Poynter
Royal Academy
Ernest Waterlow
Royal Society of Painters
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Royal Geographical Society
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Royal Scottish Academy
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Lord MacNaughton
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Edward Cooper_ willis
Inner Temple
Arthur Conangle
Anthony Hope Hawkins
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Edwin Austin Abbey
Bidney Lee
Henr
Lucy
Toby
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August Belmont
Bram Stoker
J. W. Comyns Carr
Isaac N. Ford
Sierry, Brittain
John R. Carter
Punch
Duke of Devonshire Illness Delays Ascot Plans
Windsor June 21 The Duke of Devonshire ex-President of the Council fell suddenly ill at Windsor Castle today. He planned to accompany King Edward to the race course after participating in Ascot events. A bulletin states weak heart action and he will remain in bed at Devonshire House. The 74 year old figure in politics causes concern due to his prominence.
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United States agrees to 3 per cent customs increase
The Porte informs the American Embassy of satisfaction in the final outstanding issue with the embassy. Ambassador Leishman, after a two month absence, attended the Selamlik and was received by the Sultan. He later notified the Porte of the U.S. adhesion to the customs increase, with negotiations described as absolutely clean between Washington and Constantinople.
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América
Leishman
Selamlik
United
Peace Conference Delays Main Work At The Hague
Peace envoys spend a rest day as committees plan uniform procedure. Three groups meet tomorrow to organize rules, the fourth on Monday. Real work begins next week with focus on arbitration and armament limits. Nelidoff refuses to reveal text of proposals.
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Hague
United States
Nelidoff
Wellman at Spitzbergen Camp Wellman Expedition Update
Walter Wellman, leader of the airship Arctic expedition, arrived at Spitzbergen on June 8 after some delay due to pack ice. The party members left behind were found well, weather has been favorable for a week, and rapid progress is reported with the expedition work. Siberian dogs are being brought from Tromsö.
Diaz signs proclamation for centennial independence celebration
Notes of Foreign Affairs report President Diaz proclaims a grand centennial celebration of Mexico's independence. Ceremonies begin September 15, 1916, with all citizens urged to contribute to the fund. Other items note Sir Robert Bond departing for Montreal and King of Siam visiting London.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Plan to separate boarding and alighting at Grand Central
A test at Grand Central attempted to separate passengers by railing a new gate system during the rush hour. Guards misused gates and some riders resisted, causing delays. Officials from Interborough and the Rapid Transit Commission watched, with mixed results. Shonts seeks a brighter surface car to seat more passengers and speed boarding and alighting, possibly collecting fares at boarding.
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Rapid Transit Commission
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Merritt
Theodore P. Shonts
George 8S. Rice
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Orce
Traction Company
Montreal
Minneapolis
Weekend travel kit advertisement with luggage and gear
An ad touts a five dollar steel framed suitcase for weekend trips. It lists outfits including flannel and homespun trousers, undergarments, negilgee shirts, socks, tennis shoes, straw hats, and raincoats. It also promotes a “Taperinos” bottle that keeps cold items cold for days.
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