Sweden Reconsiders War Threat to Preserve Union
In Stockholm on June 28 both houses form extra committees to study a government bill seeking peace with Norway while strain over the union deepens. Debates center on force versus recognition of Norway as a sovereign state, with Swedes split between honoring the union and avoiding dishonor through war.
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eTiksdap
NOEW
Senate
Storthing J
Secrely
C. A. Berg
Riksdag
Norway
Sweden Mulls War Over Norway Pressure
In the senate Baron Kennedy warns that the king’s stance risks two crowns lost. Ministers defend the cabinet and urge Sweden to enforce conditions, prepare militarily, and avoid forcing Norway into a union. Senators argue peace is unlikely and a peaceful solution seems improbable amid calls for restraint.
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Baron Kennedy
Senate
Sweden
Berger
House
Norway
Saetve
Rikedag
Rumor of Kuropatkin Death Circulates in St Petersburg
A June 28 rumor in St Petersburg claimed General Kuropatkin was killed and 70,000 Russians cut off by General Nogi. officials said no reports of significance were received and no confirmation from the general staff or dispatches, while a foreign office note referenced Russia accepting the first ten.
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Warsaw
Zquerz
Négr
Lodz
St. Petersburg
Odessa
Miitary
Vollex
Avere
Toland
Ixherson
Elizabetgrad
Karkoff
Sidjotiitin
Penstala
Kuropatkin
Nogi
Deedee
Foreign Office
Russia
France and Germany exchange note on Morocco
Germany’s reply to France’s Morocco note was delivered to Premier Rouviér at the foreign office in a cordial tone. The note insists on a conference of powers to regulate the issue and avoids an immediate agreement. Prince Radolin stayed for a long discussion outlining Germany’s aim for an amicable settlement.
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Paris
Germany
Morocco
Radolin
Rouviér
Foreign Office
Prince Stadolin
Japanese War Telegrams Report Allied Counter Attacks
Tokio reports on June 24 a hostile assault by about five companies with six guns near Changebun tien twelve miles NW of Quanz ping, repulsed by our forces. It notes our cavalry moved into Kusyong ten miles north of Kyongsyong in northern Korea on June 26.
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Tokio
Changebuntien
Quanzping
Kusyong
Kyongsyong
Korea
Wallace Resigns as Panama Canal Chief Engineer
Washington reports John P Wallace has stepped down as chief engineer of the Panama canal commission after tense disputes with commission members and Secretary Taft. Inside info suggests a resignation to resolve a political rift, with unconfirmed talk of a $60000 annual offer from a New York corporation.
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Washington
John I’. Wallace
Panama Canal Commission
Taft
Panama
Airship voyage echoing over city and baseball scores
A traveler flew a new airship over the city for forty five minutes as winds shifted. Baseball results show Chicago Cincinnati 6 to 0, New York 2 Philadelphia 9, St Louis 4 Pittsburgh 9, Chicago 2 in ten innings and other league and western games with rain interruptions in Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Columbus and Omaha Sioux City.
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Cincinnati
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Boston
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Agnena
Cleveland
Detroit
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
S J. Paul
Kansas City
St Paul
Omaha
Sioux City
Roosevelt Visits Harvard on Twenty Fifth Anniversary
President Roosevelt returns to Cambridge for Harvard class of 1905 reunion on June 25. He tours the university, networks with alumni leaders including Bishop William Lawrence, visits Alpha Delta Phi, Harvard Stadium, and Chestnut Hill, and participates in a luncheon at Oakley Country Club. A class photo is taken with members from various states.
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Mass
Harvard
Roosevelt
University of
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University City
Boston
Willian” Lawrence
Episcopal
Massachusetts
Harvard Alchini Association
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Alpha Delta Phi Society
Harvani Stadium
Chestnut Hill
George C. Lee
Oakley—Country Club
Watertown
Roosevelt Visits Harvard Amid Rain and Cheers
President Theodore Roosevelt toured Cambridge events ending at the Hotel Somerset. Harvard students presented a loving cup, while Taft arrived from New Haven to attend commencement where an honorary degree may be awarded.
Birds Guard Locusts Boost Cherry Crop This Year
Farmers report a larger cherry harvest as seventeen year locusts attract birds that feed on the insects. Birds divert from fruit to locusts, keeping cherries plentiful, with growers noting improved crops and less fruit loss. Locusts linger but are used as decoys by birds and scientists say they are not as destructive as once feared.
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Gaxe
Sterling
Town Rushes Coal Cars Ahead of July Mine Shutdown
Rock Island officials report a pending state coal mine shutdown set for July 1. Railways and large buyers stockpile coal, filling orders to avoid famine. trains into Moline bring 10 to 15 coal cars each, with shortages feared and prices likely to rise.
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Moline Dispatch
Rock Island
Moline
Death of Graeme Stewart in Chicago at 52
Graeme Stewart known as a Treader in Chicago’s business and political life died at 2:50 AM at his home 161 Lincoln Park Boulevard after a month of illness. The cause was clotting of blood in the brain due to a series of apoplectic strokes. He was 52 years old.
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Chicago
Graeme Stewart
Lincoln—Park Boulevard
Rock River Traction seeks extension to build electric line
Rock River Traction Company requests more time to begin the electric line along the Sterling township highway from city limits to the township west boundary. The current franchise expires next January and owners may object. the company will present at the county commissioners meeting next Saturday at A. A. Wolfersperzer’s office.
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Rock River Traction Company
Rock-River—traction—company
Sterling Township
A. A. Wolferspérzer
Gazette Promises Ongoing News and Subscriptions
The Gazette touts constant updates and invites readers to subscribe. It emphasizes continual coverage and access to daily reporting for its audience.
Western Illinois Teachers Meet Set for Dixon This Fall
E F Edwards county superintendent of Lee county announced the fall meeting of the Western Illinois Teachers Association will be held in Dixon in October with the exact date pending. About 1000 teachers are expected to attend and the history topic will be the primary focus.
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Dixon
E. F Edwards
Lee County
Télyer
Western
Sterling de Beer store closes Fourth of July for clerks
The Sterling de Beer store will close all day July 4 to give 17 clerks a full holiday. The store remains open Monday evening July 3 for the convenience of shoppers and staff. This marks the first announcement of Fourth of July closing by the store.
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Sterling de Beer
Train Delayed by Fourth of July Torpedo Prank
Federal authorities may pursue charges after a North Western passenger train No 5 was stopped yesterday when a torpedo detonated on the track near the water works. Officials warn such acts are unlawful and could delay mail service, risking federal prosecution for the disruption.
New Design $20 Gold Certificate Coming to Banks
The Treasury plans a new design for the $20 gold certificate to replace the old notes. Features include a yellow tinted face with prominent 20 numerals and a bold black margin design. The back shows a large United States seal with slightly darker printing. Separately, SD and Bvaid wiring work ends as W D Piaetz moves to install curb on East Fourth Street from Broadway to city limits.
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Treasury Department
United States
Sd.& Bvaid
Interstate Tele‘phone Company
W. D. Piaetz
East Fourth Street
Broadway
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