Russian Press Reacts to Japan Talks and War Policy
St Petersburg June 17. Russian papers discuss the progress of plenipotentiaries talks with Japan and favor continuing the war over accepting harsh terms. Most support war policy unless Japan’s demands are excessive. Only Narodnoye Slovo urges indemnity and cession, while others warn against accepting U.S. or British influence and fear prejudice in Washington. News notes Grand Duke Alexis’s retirement as admiral ends the naval regime.
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ST. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Japan
Nasha Zeiesa
Russia
Sakhalin
Vladivostok
Manchuria
Bourse Gazette
France
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Novoe Vremya
Svit
United States
Far East
Washington
Grand Duke
Alexis
Negotiations Toward Armistice Reported in Manchuria
Headquarters of the Russian Army at Godzyadani Manchuria reports that negotiations toward an armistice are under way. An authoritative source confirms progress on halting hostilities as of June 17.
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Manchuria
Godzyadani
Place of meeting may shift for peace talks
June 17 dispatches report talk of moving the peace plenipotentiaries meeting from Washington to The Hague. Both U S and Holland are cited as accessible. France favors Hague. Foreign office notes armistice talks remain at preliminary stage as Vladivostok reports evoke siege fatigue among defenders. Washington confirms Japan will not go to Europe, per highest authority.
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St, Petersburg
Washington
Hague
United States
Holland
Japan
Russia
France
The
Foreign Office
Vladivostok
Europe
Native Daughters Elect Their Officers in San Jose
The Grand Parlor of Native Daughters elected officers including Grand president Ariana W. Stirling and Grand secretary Laura J. Frakes. Officers to be installed tonight with seven grand trustees to be chosen. Contenders for the next convention include Salinas Sacramento Oakland and San Francisco with Salinas in the lead.
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Sutter Creek
Eva T. Bussenius
Esperanza
Los Angeles
Anna F. Lacy
J.os Loomis
San Francisco
Emma Lillie
Ivy
Calaveras
Salinas
Sacramento
Oakland
Challies at five cents a yard in neat figures and floral
An old newspaper ad promotes CHALLIES at 5c a yard described as a splendid wash material for cool house dresses. It notes regular 8c value with neat figures and small floral designs that wash well. Also advertised CRASH SKIRTS at 1.00 made of linen crash, good length and width, with plain or white braid trim, valued at 1.59.
Last Day of War Game Attacks at Fort Monroe Noon
Fort Monroe opens the final day of the war game with a dawn attack by Admiral Dickins fleet destroyers and gunboats. The mosquito fleet hides near a large ship as three destroyers and two gunboats approach the fort wall before discovery. The brief fusillade ends with the intruders retreating toward the Capes as artillery crews anticipate a noon fusilade to conclude the exercise. Meanwhile at Fort Sill troops A B C and G of the Eighth Cavalry under Lt Col Kingsbury depart on two special trains for San Francisco to sail July 1 for the Philippines.
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Fort Monroe
Admiral Dickins
Lawton, Olla
Eighth Cavalry
Kingsbury
Fort Sill
San Franciso
Philippines
Chicago Strike Tied to Conspiracy and $30000 Plan
Chicago June 17 Admission by States Attorney Healy that grand jurors found evidence corroborating a conspiracy theory behind the strike against Montgomery Ward & Co. involving $30,000 in installments. Indictment could accuse conspirators of murders from wrecking attacks. Teamsters strike settlement urged by Anti-Shea delegates after caucus plans. Widespread opposition to Shea and strain on strike finances from benefits and expenses.
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Chicago
Healy
Montgomery Ward & Co
Teamsters
Teamsters Joint Council
Presa
Shea
Joint Council
Hugh McGee
Grand Jury
Insane Man Jumps From Tenement Building in San Francisco
Thomas Costello an iron moulder 38 jumped from the roof of a tenement at 8389 Greenwich street, plunged to death. He had earlier jumped into the bay last night and swam ashore in wet clothing, then found dry garments at his sister in law’s home before being taken to an aunt. The fall destroyed nearly every bone in his body. the death occurred as police could not stop him.
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San Francisco
Thomas Costello
Greenwich Street
Costello
Ellen McDonald
Lom Street
B. Fitzpatrick
Judge Cotton Appointed to District Bench in Oregon
Washington June 17 General Moody says President Roosevelt appoints Judge W W Cotton of Portland to the U S District bench in Oregon succeeding Judge Charles B Bellinger. Cotton must qualify Sept 1 after closing pending cases and will not preside over government land fraud trials. Judge De Haven with California duties assigned to handle those cases. Shasta County sues for writ of prohibition to halt Governor Pardee from appointing another superior judge, arguing lack of two thirds Senate vote.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Moody
W. W. Cotton
Portland
Ore
U. S. District Bench Court
Chas. B. Bellinger
District of Oregon
Cotton
Oregon
de Haven
California
Gilbert
Shasta County
Suerior
James P. Eaton
Pardee
Shaste County
Senate
Shasta County Opposes Another Judge Nomination
Sacramento June 17. Charles Hiraynard an attorney of Redding discusses opposition to appointing another judge in Shasta County.
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Sacramento
Charles Hi.raynard
Redding
Cut Glass Offer Promises Value in New Stock
A sales blurb touts a handsome cut glass piece for today’s shopper. It invites customers to explore new stock and notes affordable $5.00 items that may surprise with quality.
Dismissal of Thirty Health Bureau Employees
Philadelphia June 17 The sole development in Mayor Weaver's government crusade is the dismissal of thirty employees in the bureau of health amid reform efforts.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Bureau of Health
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