Secretary Hay asks Simon Wolf to forward petition to Russia
Washington June 25 1903 Secretary Hay sent Simon Wolf a note about a petition to be sent to the Russian government through the U S embassy in St Petersburg. The President will transmit the petition drafted by B Nai B Rith leaders noting hopes for relief for persecuted Russian Jews. Signature collection by leading citizens continues likely over about two weeks.
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Hay
Simon Wolf
U. S
St. Petersburg
Department of State
Russia
John Hay
The
B’nai B’rith
United States
Emperor William Compliments Cotton On Kiel Visit
At Kiel on June 25 Emperor William told Admiral Cotton he found the ships in perfect condition after an hour and a half inspection aboard the Kearsarge. He toured turrets, crew quarters, galley provisions, and spoke with sailors before planning a telegraph to the President.
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Kiel
Emperor William
Admiral Cotton
Kearsarge
Yale Defeats Harvard In Well Contested Boat Race
Yale defeats Harvard in a closely fought annual regatta on the Thames in New London. Harvard led early, with Yale surging to a late stretch, tying historic series at 16–8 before the race outcome. Weather shifted from rain to light wind as crews battled the two mile course amid spectators including Miss Alice Roosevelt aboard the Ship.
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New London
Conn
Varsity
Presidents
Alice Roosevelt
Constitution
Columbia
Navy Yard
Regatta Committee
Topeka Flood Forces Evacuations as Homes Washed Away
Tremendous rain soaked Topeka late last night forcing residents in South Topeka to flee to higher ground. Several small houses were washed from foundations while Soldier Creek surged, flooding near the Kansas Avenue bridge and rising the Kaw River.
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Topeka
South Topeka
Soldier Creek
North Topeka
Kansas Avenue Bridge
Outing Suits The Correct Kind Prompt Summer Sale
Hot weather sale offers light unlined coats and pants in wool crashes and homespuns. Prices range 5.00 to 15.00, with best lines at 10.00 to 12.00. White or fancy vests add a stylish summer option. A swell line of soft shirts is also available.
Bargain Waists Listed At One Dollar Sale
Advertises waists priced at one dollar with a note that shoppers will find the best options regardless of the price they wish to pay. The offer emphasizes value and a wide selection available at the sale.
Sale ad for waists at special price
Ad lists White Oxford and Madras waists priced at 95 cents each, originally 1.25 to 1.50, with polka dot and solid color options in soft finish and well made. Promotional note highlights value and discount.
Shirt Waist Suits Greatly Reduced This Week
A sale listing offers shirt waist suits and heavy Oxford suits in white and colors. Skirt features full sweep seven gore and flounced with pearl buttons, matching collar and belt. An outing costume valued at five dollars is reduced to three dollars and five cents for this week.
Shirt Waist Suit with Pearl Button Trim for Travel
A fine Armore Oxford shirt waist suit features a full sweep skirt seven gore and flounced waist trimmed with large pearl buttons. Described as a natty seaside or traveling costume. Regularly six dollars, special for this week at nine dollars.
Hooker Statue Is Dedicated At Yale Meet
Yale edged Harvard in a varsity race with Yale finishing at 23:39 to Harvard 23:61. The mile and a half times showed Yale leading at 7:40 to Harvard 7:42 and Yale finishing the long race with a 10:59 2-6 official time before pulling away to win by four lengths.
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Yale
Harvard
End of Wilmington Race Turmoil Cools After Lynching Case
The coroner's jury verdict in the George White case and Arthur Cornell's bail release calmed Wilmington unrest on June 25. Authorities report the unruly element diminished after Corwell’s discharge, with no further arrests anticipated and Corwell denying presence at the lynching.
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Wilmington
Del
George White
Arthur Cornell
Corwell
King Peter Takes Oath as King of Servia
Belgrade June 25 Amid great enthusiasm King Peter Karageorgevitch took the oath before the Skupschtina and then reviewed the troops. He swore to protect Servia's independence and unity of government, uphold the constitution, govern by its laws, and place the welfare of his people before all else.
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Belgrade
Peter
Skupschtina
Peter Karageorgevitch
Servia
Weather Forecast for San Francisco and Southland
San Francisco forecast: tonight cloudy. Southern California: Friday fair with a fresh west wind.
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San Francisco
California
Dutchland Reported Near Harbor After Hamburg Voyage
The steam er Dutchland, en route from Hamburg, was reported off Nantucket lightship at 5 40 this morning near Harbor New York.
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New York
Hamburg
Nantucket
Equestrian statue of General Hooker dedicated in Boston
A grand parade preceded the unveiling ceremony for the equestrian statue of General Joseph Hooker on the state house grounds in Boston. Governors and generals attended as state and city departments went on holiday. Battery A fired a thirteen gun salute when the curtain fell. The dedication was followed by an evening program.
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Boston
Joseph Hooker
State House
Coast Division
North Atlantic Squadron
Hooker
Massachusetts Department
Boston School
Bates
Miles
Wesley Merritt
John R. Brooke
O. O. Howard
Daniel Nickels
Alexander S. Webb
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Arthur W. Little
Dorchester
Guild
Executive Council
Joseph Hooker Wood
Commonwealth
Roosevelt Opens Pacific Cable to Philippines
President Roosevelt will broadcast a Fourth of July message from Oyster Bay signaling the formal opening of the Pacific Cable to the Philippine Islands. The message will greet Governor Taft and a return message is expected from Taft.
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Taft
Washington
Roosevelt
Bagimore Hill
Oyster Bay
Philippine Islands
Postmaster General Payne Delays Departure Due to Ill Health
Washington June 25 Postmaster General Payne did not report to the post office department today though he sent word he expected to arrive later this afternoon His health has been unsatisfactory for several days keeping him from his desk yesterday for more than a few hours News report notes his continued illness and delayed attendance at department activities.
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Payne
Post Office Department
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