Japanese Still Gather Details Of Losses In Sea Battle
Washington reports Tokyo released dispatches detailing the naval losses in the battle. Survivors from the Dmitri Donskoi and Oslyabya recount sinking events, with Bulgny and Bunny involved. Admiral Voelkersham killed aboard the Oslyabya. Kamimura's squadron heads south as Russian ships Aurora, Jemtchug, and Oleg move toward Shanghai and Vladivostok.
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Relentless Pursuit of Russian Vessels Told by Japs
Tokio June 1 The navy department issued reports on a naval battle with Russian ships. The battleship Oslyabya sank after heavy damage, the Sissoi Veliky was sunk, and Admiral Nakhimoff and Vladimir Monomakh were disabled and sank near Tsu islands. 915 crew members from auxiliary ships were rescued. Navarin was torpedoed four times and sank. Niitaka and Ozawa sank Svietlana near Chappyan bay, while Almaz and Aurora may have been torpedoed and sunk on the night of the 27th.
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Japanese announce loss of vessels off Port Arthur concealed
Tokio reports rough Russian losses in the naval battle near Port Arthur exceed 7 000 and may reach 9 000 with nearly 4 000 prisoners. Bodies wash ashore. navy confirms Yashima sunk in May 1904 and lists additional losses: destroyers Akatsuki Hayatori Takasga, Oshima, and Atagu.
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Kansas City HOD Carriers Go Out
Nearly 1 000 carriers struck in Kansas City to press for wage raises, with most strikers identified as Black. Building operations disrupted as labor action widens. The text also cites naval war dispatches claiming heavy Japanese losses and Russian captives, with references to parole terms for officers and prisoners.
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Tactics to Explain Grand Jury on Strike Money
A three member committee from the department store delivery drivers union opened talks with the Employers’ association to settle the strike. President Shea and ex president Albert Young said they would testify to the grand jury about a $25,000 treasury payment and a prior $10,000 offer to trigger a Sears Roebuck strike. Rosestvensky’s flag raised on Kniaz Souvaroff but he was aboard Borodino during the action and later captured on the Bolivi by the Japanese.
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Rojestvensky In Critical Condition In Japan
Nagasaki reports little hope for Ro jestvensky s recovery as he lies in Sasebo hospital with a severe forehead bruise a skull fracture and other minor injuries. More than 3800 Russian naval prisoners have been landed. Three damaged.
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Reform Now Shocks St Peterburg as Assembly Called
June 1 reports from St. Petersburg say the imperial decree to convene a national assembly is being prepared to calm unrest. Muted calls for reforms worry the army while liberals press for decisive action. In Lodz, workers clash with Cossacks, two killed, six wounded, as strikers gain control and mills shut down citing near-anarchy.
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Illinois D A R Opens Ninth Annual Conference in Monmouth
In Monmouth Illinois the ninth annual Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution conference opened at the Presbyterian church with about sixty visiting delegates and local chapter members in attendance. Local regents hosted an opening reception at the clubhouse on South A street. Also reported a currency call for the condition of national banks as of May 29 from the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Togo Names Sea Battle in Sea of Japan
Tokio June 1. Admiral Togo reports a naval battle lasting May 27 to May 28 near Okino and Oreung islands. He designates it the naval battle of the Sea of Japan.
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George E Lorenz Turns State Evidence in Fraud Trial
George E Lorenz of Toledo Ohio has turned state's evidence in the conspiracy to defraud the government case linked to post office supply contracts. August W Machen pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years. Lorenz and Machen were previously involved in a related fraud trial with two-year sentences. It is rumored Lorenz testified under a deal to avoid further indictments, a claim the district attorney denies.
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Diller B. Groff
Moundsville
Fraud Charged in St Louis Bank Seizure
St Louis June 1 Secretary of State Swanger has taken charge of the People's United States Bank of St Louis and assumed control of its assets. Washington reported Assistant Attorney General Goodwin is weighing a post office department report urging a fraud order against the bank based on inspectors findings.
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American schooner Thistle takes tenth in race
London reports seven yachts finished the ocean race in order Valhalla Endymion Hildegarde Sunbeam Fleur de Lys Ailsa Utowana. The Lizard notes the American schooner Thistle placed eleventh for Emperor William's cup.
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Roosevelt to tour the South in October
Washington June 1. President Roosevelt will begin a trip through the South on October 17. The White House announced that the planned extraordinary session of Congress, now intended by the president, will not begin until after the November elections.
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Takahira Calls On The President In Far East Talk
Washington June 1 Japanese minister Takahira held a brief talk with the president about the far east situation and declined to reveal details of the conversation. He said the Mikado's government is not yet ready to state peace terms. Tangier June 1 the sultan informs the French minister he cannot accept French reform proposals for Morocco. Litchfield June 1 a good oil flow was struck on the Lane farm near Litchfield at 600 feet. Trinidad June 1 the American Savings Bank closed its doors liabilities 176090 assets 196100.
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Lewis and Clark Exposition Opens in Portland
Reported by an evening paper from Paris states M Bompard the French ambassador may be recalled to St Petersburg to arrange peace talks after Russia asks mediation. Denials note officials, but Paris dispatches hint messages from Foreign Minister Delcassé urging Russia to seek peace.
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Roosevelt Nominates Bonaparte to Succeed Morton as Navy Secretary
President Roosevelt authorized Bonaparte of Baltimore to be appointed secretary of the navy succeeding Paul Morton who will retire July 1 to direct subway construction plans in New York. No other cabinet changes are expected soon though Attorney General Moody may stay longer. the intake notes Morton’s one year in cabinet and Moody’s anticipated tenure. The report also covers Supreme Court activity: 400 cases docketed and 402 disposed of in the term ending last Monday, with 280 still on the docket.
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Barred critic Metcalf sues trust theatres in conspiracy case
New York June 1 Managers of the trust theaters must stand trial on a conspiracy charge for excluding James S Metcalf dramatic critic from their playhouses City Magistrate Pool in the West Side court announced the decision in Metcalf versus Theatrical Managers Association Twenty four managers are named in the case and the charge rests on a January 12 resolution barring him from theaters.
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Train Hits Oil Wagon in Stillwater Junction Tragedy
Dayton Ohio June 1 A Pennsylvania passenger train from St Louis struck an oil wagon at Stillwater Junction early today. Oil spilled and ignited engine fires. Engineer Edward Gimby and Fireman Charles Pryor of Columbus were burned to death. Wagon driver escaped. train suffered no damage.
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Fisher of New York Named Lombard College President
Galesburg June 1 The Lombard college board elected Lewis B. Fisher D D of St Lawrence University to be president. Fisher will begin duties soon after accepting the post and comes from St Lawrence University where he taught pastoral theology for 14 years.
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Bomb Plot Targets King Alfonso and Loubet in Paris
At the Paris opera guards protected King Alfonso and President Loubet after a bomb exploded near their carriage. Eight people were severely injured and a horse was killed. Three arrests followed, including Arsene Arnould, amid reports another bomb was found on Rue de Rivoli. Public festivities continued despite the attack.
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Clayton's Service Is Ended as Ambassador Quits Post
Powell Clayton, late ambassador to Mexico, formalized his resignation from the diplomatic service at the state department. He turned over the embassy to the second secretary Mr Heinke, while Mr Conger, the successor, has not yet reported to his post.
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Roosevelt Opens Lewis and Clark Centennial in Portland
Portland June 1 Amid festive scenes thousands filled the streets as the Lewis and Clark centennial exhibition opened in Portland. President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks led dignitaries at the grand pageant and parade to the New York state building. The formal ceremony began at noon with Governor Chamberlain and commission leaders delivering addresses as military salutes sounded.
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