New Move in Russo Japanese Armistice Talks
A Washington dispatch notes officials believe negotiations toward a Russia Japan armistice are underway. Ambassador Meyer met Foreign Minister Lamsdorf after Roosevelt signaling a possible move to avert a Manchuria battle. Meanwhile Japanese columns move northeast of Korea toward Vladivostok as transport fleets head to the port.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Manchuria
Meyer
Foreign Office
Lamsdorf
Washington
Japan
Russia
Vladivostok
New York Times
Korea
Posstet Bay
Gensan
Franco-German Morocco Talks Move to Written Commitments
Paris dispatch notes Franco-German negotiations on Morocco have advanced to a stage where verbal assurances given by Premier Rouvier and German Ambassador Radolin are being formalized in notes. Public anxiety grows over possible hitches in the note exchange, though officials remain cautiously hopeful the conference issue nears closure.
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Paris
Morocco
Rouvier
Radolin
Rival for Sons of Veterans Formed in Donover
Donover June 21 indicates a new society named the Sons of the G A R has been organized to perpetuate the Grand Army of the Republics name. The plan calls for rapid expansion to all cities and towns nationwide.
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Sons OF Veterans
Sons of the
Grand Army of the Republic
Donover
The
Sone of the GA. R
NEW LINE SOUTH OF PEORIA RAILWAY INCORPORATED
The Peoria Pekin and Southeastern Railway Company formed in Springfield with a license to incorporate. Planned route passes Tatwell Mason Menard Sangamon Christian Montgomery Fayette counties ending in Ramsey Fayette. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars. Incorporators include Guy W Talbott Robert P Jack W T Irwin E A Burrillot P L Saltonstall and W H Trumbull.
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Springfield
Countes of Tatwell, Mason, Menard, Sangamon
Christian, Montgomery
Fayette
Ramsey
Fayette County
Guy W. Talbott
Robert P Jack
W. T. Irwin
E. A. Burrillot
Peoria
P. L. Saltonstall
Boston
Mass
W. H. Trumbul
Salem
Resignations Accepted At Equitable Life
Paul Morton announced the acceptance of the resignations of James H. Alexander as president and James H. Hyde as vice president following the independent investigation of Equitable Life Assurance Society. The report notes Morton acted as chairman of the board in the move and that the action followed the inquiry direction.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Morton
James H. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Old Bank Forced to Close Its Doors
Clinton, Missouri June 21 The Salmon bank the oldest and largest financial institution in Henry county did not open for business today after being forced to close its doors by authorities.
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Clinton
The
Salmon Bank
Henry County
Rival to Securities Case Shippers Move in Cincinnati
Cincinnati shippers claim a railroad conspiracy keeps high rates from Cincinnati to the southeast. The petition, signed by all members of the Cincinnati Receivers and Shippers association, accuses southeastern lines of violating the Sherman antitrust law and asks President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody to prosecute.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Shippers of
Northern Securities
Roosevelt
Moody
Cincinnati Receivers’ and Shippers’ Association
Fans Take Lives in Own Hands at Ball Games
New York June 21 news: Civil Justice Me Laughlin rules in a damage suit by a woman injured by a foul ball at a Polo Grounds game between the New York National club and the Bostons. She sought $500 from the club, but the judge held spectators assume risk.
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New York
MeLaughlin
Polo Grounds
New York National Club
Bostons
Stiit
New York Club
Stounds
Long Trip for a Log Raft to Shanghai
A log raft of 10,000,000 feet of spars and piling will be towed from British Columbia to Shanghai under H. R. Robertson who has guided large rafts to San Francisco. Ship owners fear the floating timber may threaten navigation as tugs will tow the raft, supported by an oil steamer with fuel.
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San Francisco
Pacific
British Columbia
Shanghai
H. R. Robertson
Trial of Senator Mitchell in land fraud case begins
Portland Oregon June 21 The U S case against Senator John H Mitchell indicted in land frauds in this state opened in Judge De Havens court The first session largely heard juror excuses as they sought to avoid duty of judging the aged senator on guilt or innocence
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Portland
Ore
United States
John H. Mitchell
Miners Met e Out Revenge Near Keota Killing
In Macon Missouri on June 21 a posse of miners shot and killed Pack Plummer after he had earlier shot and killed William Dale a mine mule driver and overseer Plummer had been fired by Dale for cruelty to the animals he drove.
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Keota
Pack Plummer
William Dale
Plummer
Dale
Deer Grove Man to Celebrate 105th Birthday Tomorrow
Peter Ford of Deer Grove turns 105, oldest man in Whiteside County and likely the state. In his 105th year he remains active and mentally sharp, able to converse by telephone, read newspapers, and follow world events. Born in County Faye Ireland on June 22, 1800, he has five children and a large line of descendants.
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Peter Ford
Deer Grove
Whiteside County
Ford
Mr. Ford
County Faye
Ireland
Guardsmen Adjourn Convention Elect Officers in St Paul
The Inter-State National Guard association wrapped up its annual convention in St Paul Minnesota electing officers and choosing Washington DC as the next meeting site General Charles Dick of Ohio was named president with Generals G Moulton of Illinois and F B Wood of Minnesota among the vice presidents In Mexico City the Yaqui killings case saw the murderer of Clarence Wray and Edward Lattimer condemned to death while two accomplices received lengthy prison terms.
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St. Paul
Minn
Inter-State National Guard Association
Washington, D. C
Charles Dick
Ohio
G. Moulton
Illinois
F. B. Wood
Minnesota
Mexico City
Clarence Wray
Edward Lattimer
Illinois Post Offices Outside Chicago Show Big Receipts
Six Illinois cities outside Chicago exceeded Rock Island in post office receipts last year. Cities listed include Peoria, Elgin, Quincy, Springfield, Rockford and Decatur with receipts over 50 000 dollars. Postmasters’’ salaries were raised in numerous towns across the state as part of the busy season. Illinois ranks fifth nationwide in free delivery service with 26 such cities, all over 10 000 residents, matching a 30 year old national total.
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Illinois
Chicago
Rock Island
Peoria
Elgin
Quincy
Springfield
Rockford
Decatur
Aurora
Bloomington
Decatur TS
East St. Louis
Evanston
Joliet
Moline - See
Oak Park
Assumption
Barrington
Belleville
Benton
Caterville
Cerro Gordo
Anna
Arlington Heights
Beardstown
Bement
Blue Island
Byron
Carthage
United States
Poison letter seeks to slain condemned woman in Windsor
A letter containing poison and a $2000 offer to Mary A. Rogers, who faces execution for murdering her husband, was sent to the state prison in Windsor and delivered to federal authorities. Separately, Nicholas notes Barry meets U.S. officers en route to Manchuria and Takahira receives Tufts honorary degree.
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Windsor
Mary A. Rogers
Lovell
National Good Association opens session at Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland on June 21 the convention of the National Good Association began its gathering in Festival ball on the exposition grounds this afternoon.
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Portland
The
National Good Association
Lutheran Young People at Cambridge Saturday
The Lutheran Young Peoples association of the Rock Island district meets next Saturday June 24 at Cambridge. A business meeting at 11 a m followed by music scripture readings and speeches from Rev A Martinson Dr L A Johnston Rev A Kjellstrand and others. Dinner and supper served at Henry county fair grounds with a special fare rate on arriving 100 certificates signed. train departs Red Island 8 a m returns 9 30 p m. All are invited from tri cities to attend.
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Lutheran Young Peoples’ Association of the
Rock Island District
Cambridge
Orion Eclipse Band
A. Martinson
Nellie
Allie Pihlstrom
Ruby Wahlberg
Reading
Amanda Eastberg
Rock Island
Thilda Peterson
Mary Lamdquist
Geneseo
L. A. Johnston
Moline
Dora Larson
Andover
Tillie Johnson
A. Kjellstrand
Davenport
Victoria Smith
Vina Elm
Anna Brodd
Nellie Pihtstrom
P. J. Broditie
Orion
Henry County Fair Grounds
Dentists Meet at Geneseo Rock Island County Society Program
Rock Island County Dental society met in Geneseo with about twenty five attendees from Rock Island Henry and Mercer counties. Dr Silvis spoke on Fracture of the Lower Jaw and clinics covered plastic alloy gold filling seamless gold crown and demonstrations. The group meets three times yearly with the next annual meeting set for October in Geneseo.
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Rock Island County Society
Lockhart
Moline
Mary Robeson
A. Gatser
Nebraska
Pearce
Rock Island
Train Dispatchers Meet In Denver In Eighteenth Convention
The Train Dispatchers' association of America holds its eighteenth annual convention in Denver with principal systems from the United States Canada and Mexico represented. Dispatchers will spend several days debating topics related to their railroad operating duties.
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Denver
Volo
Bowen hit hardi officers retain ed
Washington June 21 President Roosevelt dismissed Herbert W Bowen as United States minister to Venezuela and exonerated Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis from charges. Taft’s report found Loomis not discreet but not dishonorable, bowing to scandal and hunting for incriminating documents. The president urged Loomis to avoid personal investments. Milwaukee head camp of Modern Woodmen elected officers and rejected a liquor business affiliation.
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Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Mier
Venezuela
Assant
Francis BR. Soo
Bowen
Loomis-Bowen
Roosevelt
Taft
Loomis
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Woodmen of America
A. R. Talbot
Lincoln
Neb
Dan B. Horne
Davenport
Charles W. Hawes
Rock Island
S. B. McNieder
Mason Kity
Iowa
George W. Reilly
R. R. Smith
C. J. Byrnes
J. E. Murphy
A. N. Bort
Wis
Laws Committee
Alfred C. Croz
Delaware
Madison Square Garden
New York
Police battle with cracksmens in Chicago
In a pistol fight early today between alleged safe blowers and policemen Patrolman William McGeehegan was probably fatally injured and John Maloney one of the alleged cracksmen was wounded in the stomach and leg Maloney's companion John O'Hern was captured
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Chicago
William McGeehegan
John Maloney
Maloney
John O'Hern
Governors call institutional heads to meeting in Springfield
Gov Deneen summons all state institutional officers to a Springfield gathering to confront the prison labor industries board. The meeting aims to resolve friction with convict labor law supporters and discuss amendments from the last session.
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Gov. Deneen
Springfield
Prison Labor Industries Board
Hoch Granted One-Week Reprieve for Murder Case
Jonaan Hoch, the convicted wife murderer and multiple bigamist, is granted a one week reprieve with possible extension. The decision affects legal proceedings and delays immediate execution of sentence. Hoch remains in custody as reviews proceed.
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Hoch
Sonequecu
Jonaan Hoch
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