Pessimistic Russia Says Peace Talks Skewed by Intrigues
ST PETERSBURG June 14 The Slave prints a sensational interview with M. Witte head of the committee of ministers showing Russia’s leader in gloom over peace negotiations. Witte says Lamsdorff opposes his role and warns that delay worsens affairs. He predicts Japan will demand terms refusing mediation and notes Russia’s inner crisis endangers progress. Europe weighs Russia’s stance as Paris talks face distance and delay.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Tyro
Criss
Statesman
Lamsdorff
M. Wittee
Lamsdorf
Russia
Russ
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Novoe Vremya
Japan
British steamer St. Kilda sunk by Russian cruiser Dnieper
The St. Kilda was captured June 4 about fifty miles from Hong Kong and sunk June 5 by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper after cargo of jute rice and cotton was aboard. The Dutch crew and mails were transferred, while the captain ten Europeans and the Chinese stevedore remained aboard. Owners urge action as shipping circles report the incident to the Foreign Office which has asked Russia for details.
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Hong Kong
Action London
China Sea
Foreign Office
Bakersfield Offers Bargain Suits and Refrigerators
A local appeal urges Bakersfield readers to seize seasonable suits at deep discounts, boasting hundreds of misprinted or damaged line suits in two and three styles. The call also emphasizes the need for refrigerators, framing the sale as both quality and economy driven.
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Bakersfield
Half Price Corset Sale and White Goods Savings
Royal Worcester corsets discounted to about half price with several lines and styles in pink blue black drab and white. Dowager corsets for stout figures and other pieces priced from 48 cents to 1.68. Display includes boy wash suits white vests white dresses and assorted cheap whites and printed fabrics with prices per yard from 18 to 135.
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Royal Worcester
Irrigationists Inspect Reclaimed Land Near Stockton
A special train bearing the congressional irrigation committee was sidetracked beyond Ceres south of Modesto. They are not expected in Stockton until 2:30 to 3:00 p m. The Chamber of Commerce chartered the steamer Champion to take the committee down the river to view reclaimed and unreclaimed peat lands and to visit the Pierce dairy and stock farm.
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Stockton
Cal
Congressional Irrigation Committee
Ceres
Modesto
Champion
Chamber of Commerce
Pierce Dairy and Stock
Russia and Japan Seek Clear Path to Peace Talks
Washington June 14 Count Cassini Russia's ambassador met with President Roosevelt for fifty minutes and said no decision yet on the conference location or time. Tokyo received Russia's formal reply. Japan demands a clear, sincere effort toward a permanent peace and warns against any strings attached to negotiations.
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Washington
Count Cassini
White House
Tokio
Russia
Roosevelt
Far East
Japan
Bribery and Perjury Charges Dismissed in St Louis
Charles F. Kelly former speaker of the House of Delegates had all perjury and bribery charges nolle pressed in the Circuit Court at the request of Circuit Attorney Sager. The dismissal covers bribery tied to both the city lighting bill and the suburban railway franchise bill and the related perjury charge. Kelly had previously pleaded guilty in the suburban case. perjury verdict was reversed on appeal and remanded for retrial.
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ST. Louis
Charles F. Kelly
House of Delegates
Nolle
Circuit Court
Circuit
Sager
Kelly
Supreme Court
Shipment of Stock in Transit Faces Observance Limits
Secretary Wilson met June 14 with railroad representatives to discuss a law on how long live stock may travel in cars without food water or rest. Officials said strict observance isn't always possible but pledged cooperation to ensure humane treatment of animals during shipments. The Californian, largest circulation.
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Washington
Wilson
Conference resumes in Paris on Morocco talks
Premier Rouvier and German ambassador Prince Von Radolin renewed Morocco discussions at the foreign office. Later Rouvier hosted other diplomats including American ambassador McCormick. The Daily Californian notes its large circulation.
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Paris
Rouvier
Prince von Radolin
Foreign Office
Morocco
M. Rouvier
Mr. McCormick
Laborer shot in San Francisco quarrel at saloon
A laborer named Charles Buelna was shot and likely fatally wounded during a saloon quarrel in San Francisco on June 14. Frederick Jaiser has been arrested and charged with the shooting.
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San Francisco
Charles Buelna
Frederick Jaiser
Oil Stock Sales Report From San Francisco
June 14 Morra ing session oil sales report shows 972 Associated ceeess 48 754 Associated ceceessence The Californian, the paper with the largest circulation, notes oil stock activity in San Francisco.
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