France to Urge Peace and Mediation Efforts
June reports from Paris and St Petersburg indicate strong influence toward peace talks. UK and US mediation is viewed as pivotal, while rumors in Petersburg swirl about France Russia talks and possible embassy diplomacy. No decisive move yet, but officials await a credible proposal as negotiations loom.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
See
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Petersburg
Bombi
St Petersburg
Grange
France
Russia
Japan
Gowers
Foreign Office
Gonasey
M. Bompard
Deteasst
Eaine Fassia
Petershure
Sutil
Associated Press
Neverthelesttax
Oes
Russia weighs peace talks with Japan in early June
Washington reports indicate Count Cassini may seek a White House audience to discuss peace terms with Japan. President will be busy at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, but officials foresee Russia needing time to decide on negotiating terms as war prospects trend toward ending.
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Russia
Gary
Japan
Cxsyx
White House
Enight
Count Cassini
Petersburg
Geferred
Baron Speck von Sternlaze
Feussion
Russi
Holland Submarine Boat Company Incorporation
John J. Holland inventor of the Holland sub Marne boat discusses Russian sants and submarines. The County Clerk’s office records incorporation of the John Submarine Boat Company with a capital of 1,000,080. Edward F. Durty and Captain Harry A. Van Gilder led the corporators. Holland aided filings and commented on battles resembling submarines and Japanese operations, noting plans for new submarines capable of quick dives and speeds up to thirty miles an hour.
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John J. Holland
New Dispase
John Submarine Boat Company
Edward F. Durty
Harry A. van Gilder
Morristown
Holland
Eiectric Company
Blesrie Company
Mr. Morett
Be Precrie Company
Japan
Way Af
Francisca
Snent
Siloran Strait
Jay Sficer
Sind Losis
Drsnek
Morton Resignation Letter Between President and Morton
Washington June 1 Secretary Loeb released correspondence between the President and Secretary Morton regarding Morton's resignation as Secretary of the Navy. The May 31 1905 letter from Morton to the President cites opportunities for his family and his service in the Navy Department. The June 1 1905 reply from the President expresses regret and thanks for Morton's cabinet service and notes the expected end of his term.
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Washington
Loeb
White House
Morton
Navy Department
Paul Morton
No Let-Up on Policy as Captain Goddard Dies
News notes no change in the crusade against policy gambling after Captain F Norton Goddard death. Attorney Charles Blaney says the Anti-Policy Society will maintain a sharp watch, with ongoing prosecutions. Civic Club members continue to rally, vowing no policy foothold in their district despite arrests and convictions in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Brooklyn
F Norton Goddard
Cone
God- Side
Captain Goddard
Civic Club
Exoneration Seen For Loomis In Taft Inquiry
Washington June 1 The complete exoneration of Francis R Loomis Assistant Secretary of State and the acceptance of Herbert W Bowen Minister to Venezuela are now regarded as the assured outcome of Taft s investigation. Loomis proved the propriety of a ten thousand nine hundred dollar check transaction and Bowen s misjudgment is cited as grounds for resignation. Russell s forthcoming testimony is not expected to alter the conclusions reached.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Francis R. Loomis
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Taft
Loomis
Bean
Asphalt Company
Bowen
Mr. Russell
Masons
Strike Bribe Charges Involves Teamsters Leaders
Chicago June 1 Bribery charges were brought before a grand jury against officers of the Employers' Teaming Company by President Shea of the Teamsters Union and Albert Young former president. They alleged a $10,000 offer to incite a Sears strike as a rival to Montgomery Ward. Shea testified the bribe offer and inability to call a strike for $100, an assertion Young echoed. Young later disclosed more to reporters but refused to name meeting place or participants. The judge ruled he would not incriminate himself and ordered answers.
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Oteers
Employers’ Teaming Company
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Albert Young
Young
Teamsters
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Barnes
Fake
Ace
Pettie
Healey
Church Thief Chased After Attempted Sacred Theft
After Ascension Day services at the Protestant Episcopal Church of Zion and St. Timothy a thief tried to steal chalices and altar ornaments donated by J. Pierpont Morgan valued about 55000. The sexton George Willis chased the intruder through the church and to Amsterdam Avenue before police recaptured him. valuables were found packed at the altar and inside a satchel. No accomplice was found.
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S7th St
Henry Lubeck
Te Sexton
Jock
Willis
Sexton
Westinghouse Elects Railroad Veteran as VP
The Je and Manufacturing Company announced the election of E. M. Herr, formerly with the Northern Pacific Railroad, as vice-president and acting head under Mr Westinghouse. The appointment, a railroad man in the electric company's leadership, signals a major step in expanding long distance railroad service with electricity.
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Je and Maufacturing Company
E.M. Herr
Northern Pacific Railroad
Find
Westinghouse Afr Reake Company
Ast
Ncting
Mr. Westinghouse
Electric Company
Advance in price of coal announced for June
The retail price for anthracite coal in June rises 19 cents per ton to 9.5 dollars, the first increase since spring. A further 10 cent rise is planned July 1, with similar increases through August and September. Brooklyn retail price listed at 56 dollars per ton.
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Brooklyn
Iselin Driver Held After West 68th Street Accident
Joseph Latham, a cited driver for C Oliver Iselin of 245 West 68th Street, was arrested on assault charges after allegedly striking Bernard Conaty, six, of 225 West 68th Street in front of the West 68th Street station. The boy suffered a skull fracture, facial injuries, and lacerations. patrolman Reharn intervened as Latham sped away before being stopped. A woman linked to Iselin reportedly responded to a telegram and tried to assist as the incident unfolded.
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Joseph Latham
West 68Th-St
C. Oliver Iselin
Bernard Conaty
West Gsth-St
Reharn
Latham
Iselin
Magistrate criticizes police over Dooling beating case
In Tombs Court Magistrate Finn warned Church Street station officers about alleged brutality toward Thomas Dooling, a newspaper wagon driver. Dooling testified Cohen struck him and a doorman assaulted him, leaving Dooling battered and hospitalized. Finn postponed decisive action and urged restraint.
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Tombs
Church-st
Thomas Dooling
Dan
Dooling
Linda
Cohen
Church St
Tom Tebod Cohen
Hudson Street Hospital
Sought Fun Ends in Death at Hartford Hotel Trafalgar
May Reavey of Hartford Connecticut, eighteen, was found dead in room No 03 at the Hotel Trafalgar. The room reeked of gas. the proprietor says she claimed to be seeking a good time and had planned to obtain a stage engagement but failed. She returned despondent Wednesday and was found after her attempt to escape via a window, gas still escaping from two jets. Police suspect suicide but note the window was open and the door forced. She had been on a bridal trip with her sister and brother-in-law.
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May Reavey
Hartford
Conn
Trafalgar
Seatch
Atre
English Justice Praised By Tennessee’s Henry Clay Evans
Henry Clay Evans of Tennessee, newly returned from London after three years as American Consul General, lauds English justice and its swift, orderly crime reduction. He notes the London police, civil service standards, and English legal discipline as superior, while urging reform in American systems to curb graft and improve public service.
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Tennessee
London
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Goodbys
Choate
United States
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Reid
Pilgrims’ Society
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Mike
Gefence
Sieliz
Avitar
Australia
Thames
East End
Public Service
England
Hummel Seeks Further Delay In Perjury Case
John D. Lindsay appeared at the district attorney’s office requesting more time to prepare motions and possibly appoint a commission to take testimony abroad. District Attorney Jerome consented to a short adjournment and Justice Dave in the Supreme Court Criminal Branch adjourned Hummel’s pleading until today.
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A. H. Hummel
John D. Lindsay
Distet
Mr. Hummel
Dodge-Morse
Lindsay
Jerome
Dave
Supreme Court
Greene Power Concession Secured for Aras River
Colonel W. Greene reports Mexico City confirms the national government has granted a water power concession on the Aras River to the Greene Gold-Silver Company. State authorities had earlier granted the privilege, giving Greene interests near exclusive control for a hundred miles and about thirty thousand horsepower to power mines including Cerro Bolido Santa Brighda Vez Grande Muts Tos Navidad El Trigo Guaynopita and the Ocampo group.
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Greene
Mexico City
Aras River
Greene Gold-Silver Company
Chihuahua
Aros
Cerro Bolido
Santa Brighda
Vez Grande
Mutstos
Navidad
el Trigo
Guaynopita
Ocampo Group
Americans at Bad Nauheim Resort Draws Guests
There are more Americans than usual this season at the celebrated Eur Resort of Bad Nauheim. Among those registered at the Grand Hotel Met L. Ackermann, Mr. and Mrs. Prager, and Mr. and Mrs. Sify, all from California, Dr. B. Reed, Milford, Penn., George Ambri cian Mace, RS Gunn, Spring, A Roe and Miss Annie Roe, Chicago. Luise Snyder, New Jersey, and Watson Snyder and Mr k NJ.
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Bad Nauheim
Grand Hotel
L. Ackermann
and Prager
Sify
California
Dr. B. Reed
Milford
Penn
George Ambrician Mace
Gunn
A Roe
Annie Roe
Chicago
Luise Snyder
New
Afel
Watson Snyder
Mirk NJ
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