Extra Session Called to Consider Treaty in Colombia
Washington reports the State Department received a cable from Minister Beaupre at Bogota stating Congress will convene an extra session on June 20 to consider the canal treaty. President of the Senate Joaquin felezeis and President of the Chamber Medina Camdron feature in the message. The President’s note urges consent to the canal through Colombian territory, arguing it benefits Colombia’s industry and wealth while cautioning sovereignty risks. The decision is left to Congress.
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Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Congress
Joaquin Felezeis
Senate
Medina Camdron
Chamber
Panama
Colombia
United States
Corner in silver market is broken
Washington reports the State Department used a strategic move by Judge Penfield to convert Mexican funds deposited in Mexico into Philippine currency to meet a Pius award payment, thwarting a costly proposed exchange. Mint Director Roberts had been purchasing bullion, watching the negotiations closely as the plan unfolded.
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Washington
State Department
Penfield
Nationa Bank of Mexico
U. S
Department
United States
Roberts
Mint Bureau
Silver Market Pressure Triggers Pius Award Transfer
In the Philippine affair a rising silver market prompted a corner scenario. Judge Penfield arranged a deal where a large Mexican silver lot would be accepted, costing under 4200 dollars, to place the Pius award with the Catholic Church and move seventy tons of silver to the U S mint.
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Philipine
Judge Penfields
Catholic Church
United States
Attorney Foley Arrives in Altar to Probe Swenson Death
Dispatched reports say John H. Foley arrived in Altar Sonora Mexico to investigate the alleged murder of contractor Anthon Swenson by mining partner Newton Brown. Brown is jailed in Altar and maintains his prior claim that Swenson’s death was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John H. Foley
Altar
Sonora
Mexico
Anthon Swenson
Newton Brown
Brown
Swensen
River rise floods Kansas ferry landings near Lawrence
The Kansas river rose two feet since last night flooding ferry landings at Lawrence. Gasoline launches are now the only crossing method and have operated since the flood peaked. Officials do not expect the rise to last or cause serious trouble.
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Lawrence
Kas
Kansas
Cannon Ball Collision Kills Engineer and Firemen
The Cannon Ball passenger train from Richmond to Norfolk collided near Petersburg with a freight train. The engineer and fireman were killed, the conductor injured, and passengers were badly shaken up.
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Richmond
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk
Petersburg
Kings of Italy Roumania France and Montenegro greet new Servian ruler
Belgrade June 27 reports congratulations from the Kings of Italy and Roumania and President Loubet of France and Prince Nicholas of Montenegro to King Peter. The telegrams are regarded as official recognition from chiefs of state for the new ruler of Servia.
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Belgrade
Italy
Roumania
Loubet
France
Nicholas
Montenegro
Peter
Servia
50c Waists 25c Percale and Calico Shirt Waists
Local shop offers shirt waists at 50 cents for plain styles with 25 cent percale and calico options. Promotion highlights affordable women’s apparel, inviting shoppers to inspect fabrics and sizes available.
Outing Suits The Correct Kind Hit Summer Sale
Hot weather suits arriving fast with unlined coats and pants in cool cras fabrics. Prices from five to fifteen dollars, with best varieties at ten to twelve dollars. White or fancy vests add summer evening appeal, plus a wide range of soft shirts.
Waist Sale Ad Promotes Prices at One Dollar
A brief sale note advertises waists priced at one dollar with further items listed at sixty to seventy cents. The terse notice emphasizes affordability and shop discounts.
Waists Offered in White Oxford and Madras
White Oxford waists with black polka dots and solid Madras options in soft finish. Handsomely made, originally $1.50, now special at 95 cents.
Shirt Waist Suits Greatly Reduced This Week
Sale offers heavy Oxford suits in white and colors with full sweep skirts, seven gore flounced designs, waist trimmed with pearl buttons, matching collar and belt. An outing costume valued at five dollars, offered at a special price this week.
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Armure
Oxford
Ccc Eee
Eens
Sweden Accepts Invitation to St Louis World Fair
Stockholm June 27 Sweden officially accepted the invitation to participate in the St Louis fair after earlier declines. The decision comes through the efforts of Minister Thomas and confirms Sweden will be represented at the exposition.
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Stockholm
Sweden
St. Louis Fair
Thomas
Decorations Withdrawn by Roumania King Withdraws Honors
Vienna reports the King of Roumania has withdrawn all Romanian decorations from officers of the Sixth Sarvian infantry whom he recently resigned the honor from, in a move that affects several titled recipients.
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Vienna
Roumania
Sarvian Infantry
Serviam War Minister Informed Of Regimental Action
The Serviam war minister will be informed that this action is taken due to King Charles indignation over the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga, in which the Sixth regiment played a leading part.
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Ray
Serviam
Charles
Alexander
Queen Draga
Precedents for presenting the Jewish petition to Russia
Washington reports the State Department letters justify presenting the Jewish petition to the Russian government. The president may present it. no government may object if the presentation is declined. U S will not quarrel with Russia if the Czar refuses the petition now being prepared by B Nai B Rith. No other developments beyond plans to gain broad signatories from Christians and Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
States Department
United States
Russia
Council of B.nai
B’rith
Two Men Die in Head-On Collision in Des Moines
In Des Moines on June 27 two men were killed and five others injured in a head-on collision in the yards of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railroad between an accommodation train and a freight. The dead are John Erickson and James Howard both of Des Moines. The injured include J W Morning engineer Fred Selsor fireman M J Plynite conductor C W Robinson fireman and F W Boin brakeman. No passengers were hurt. The wreck followed the outbound train pulling out without orders, thinking the freight had pulled in, with both trains at high speed.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
John Erickson
James Howard
J. W. Morning
Fred Selsor
M. J. Plynite
C. W. Robinson
French report of a British disaster contradicted
London June 2 The war office received a telegram from Somaliland to contradict the French report of a British disaster. General Manning from Bohotle dated June 26 says he captured Mullahs camels and sheep on his way there. He notes Mullahs fighting men crossed the Damot Bohotle line and that Abyssinians aid from the south forced the move.
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London
War Office
Somaliland
General Manning
Bohotle
Damot
Manding
Manning
Representative Joseph Sibley Calls for Inquiry
New York dispatch dated June 27 reports Representative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania inviting a full investigation of his conduct after recent intimations that he benefited from a manifolding company supplying the government. Sibley says his actions reflect his public duty and aim to avoid disappointments for friends.
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New York
Associated Press
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Congress
Joseph 5S
Sibley
Regions Reach Areas Free of Agitation in Russia
The Russian revolutionary movement spreads, with leaflets in 34 cities, rising street disturbances, and anti Semitic action in Bantertide. Reports from Kishineff describe emigration to the United States and other countries while a relief committee feeds 20,000. Business languishes as unrest grows.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Bagou
Warsaw
Berichev
Tiflis
Batoum
Balskhla
Tomsk
Kovac
Kleve
Odessa
Verballen
Empire
Kepstrom
Volga
Kishineff
United States
Brasil
Argentina
South Africa
Chicago
Burglars Steal From Residence in Mayfield
Burglars entered the Charles Wright home at Mayfield last night while the family was away and took about 409 to 500 dollars belonging to Chris Ducker the brewery man. Ducker is at Villa Hot Springs and the money was in care of Wright, an employee of Ducker.
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San Jose
Charles Wright
Mayfield
Chris Ducker
Ducker
Villoy Hot Springs
Wright
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Joseph Libby
Nat R. Solomon
Law
Opticians
19Th Street
Kodaks
Kodak
J. A. Hughes
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