Bonaparte to Succeed Morton as Secretary of the Navy
President Roosevelt selects Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore to become secretary of the navy, succeeding Paul Morton. The appointment, announced in Washington, signals no planned cabinet changes beyond this. Bonaparte, a grandson of Jerome Bonaparte and Betsy Patterson, is a longtime confidant and adviser to the president.
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Charles J. Bonaparte
Paul Morton
Washington
Roosevell
Bnt
Baltimore
Navy
Charles Joseph Bonaparte
Jerome Bonaparte
Betsy Patterson
Bonaparte
Mr. Roosevelt
Bomb Thrown at Alfonso King of Spain and France
A bomb was thrown at Alfonso while he attended a public event. The incident narrowly missed him, and authorities began a search for suspects. Officials did not confirm any immediate arrests or motives.
Fire in Capitol Basement Sparks Prompt Cleanup
Smoke rising into top stories prompted a daytime fire discovery in the capitol basement. Rubbish had ignited and prompt effort confined the flames with little damage.
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Madison
Wis
Capitol
Mother uses laudanum to kill five children in Hankinson
Mrs. James Burrows of Hankinson North Dakota gave her five children thubarb sauce laced with laudanum. The youngest died while the others survived. A coroner jury ruled the death a laudanum poisoning by the mother. She is jailed in Wahpeton pending further action.
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Hankinson
N. D
James Burrows
Wahpeton
President Roosevelt plans trip and delayed congressional session
The White House announced Roosevelt will begin a southern trip on the night of October 17. An extraordinary session of Congress will not begin until after the November elections, with the trip set for next autumn.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
White House
Congress
Engineer and Fireman Dead in Oil Tank Crash
Pennsylvania train No. 28 struck an oil wagon at Stillwater Junction. The oil tank burst and the engine fired, burning Engineer Edward Gindbey and Fireman Charles Pryor of Columbus, Ohio, to death.
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Dayton
Pennsylvania
Stillwater Junction
Edward Gindbey
Charles Pryor
Columbus, O
Ultimatum to Turkey From Servia Over Monastir Incident
Servia notifies Turkey it will recall its Constantinople minister if satisfaction is not given by June 12 for the Monastir consulate violation. Police searched the consulate and seized papers. Servia seeks dismissal of the Monastir police chief and an official governor visit with government regret expressed.
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Constantinople
Servia
Turkey
Monastir
Macedonia
Chamber rules May wheat squeeze not a corner
Minneapolis June 3 A chamber committee after hearing evidence ruled the May wheat squeeze was not a corner. It ordered three Milwaukee firms that defaulted on payment to settle at the closing price of 1.27. The firms have acquiesced.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Garrison in Southwest Africa Reported Fallen
Capetown native reports claim Warmbad, German headquarters in Southwest Africa, fell and garrison perished. No official confirmation. details scarce aside from native sources. The Herero revolt since January 1904 led to attacks on settlers and subsequent clashes as German forces faced uprisings near Waterberg and southern regions. Warmbad near the Orange River and Cape Colony frontier described.
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London
Capetown
Africa
Waterburg
Bonderzwartz Hottentots
Witbois
Warmbad
German Southwest Africa
Orange River
Cape Colony
King of Spain Arrives in England for Royal Visit
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in Portsmouth by the royal yacht Victoria and Albert escorted by warships. The Prince of Wales greeted him at the quayside and Portsmouth officials presented an address. In London the king was welcomed by King Edward at a Buckingham Palace landing.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Spain
Cherbourg
Order of the Garter
Prince of Wales
Kings Edward
Victoria and Albert
Alfonso
London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
France and Germany May Settle Moroccan Question
Fez Morocco June 6 reports indicate a proposed Moroccan submission of French proposals to a powers conference is likely to be rejected by Britain France Spain and Russia. German plans to use the Moorish proposals to push direct talks with France may lead to a Paris or Berlin settlement, amid diplomatic tensions surrounding Lowther’s arrival and German minister von Tattenbach Ashold’s access to the sultan.
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Fez
Morocco
Germany
France
Paris
Berlin
Gerard A. Lowther
Great Britain
Count von Tattenbach Ashold
Taft Declines Missouri Bridge Takeover Claim
Secretary Taft declines Missouri’s bid to take possession of the merchants' bridge over the Mississippi at St. Louis citing no charter violation. Washington reports on the decision dated June 6.
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Washington
Taft
State of Missouri
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Writ Ordered in Alien Labor Act Case at St Thomas
Justice Anglin orders a writ of habeas corpus for two American railroad officials jailed at St Thomas on charges of alien labor act infringement. The writ is returnable Friday next.
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Toronto
Ont
Anarchist Suspects Arrested in Marseilles
Three anarchists one Italian and two Spaniards, arrived from Paris, were arrested in Marseilles on suspicion of complicity in the attempt on the life of a prominent figure. The suspects were taken into custody as police investigate the case.
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Tas
Marseilles
Paris
Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco and West Coast
North Western Line announces limited excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other cities from June 13 to July 3 with favorable return limits due to the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union and the American Surgical Association. Two daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast The Overland Limited electric lighted and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Lifornia
Oregon
Washington
Chicago
Missouri River
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
North-Western Line
W. B. Kniskern
Tacoma
Seattle
International Printing Pressmen’s and Assistants Union
American Surgical Association
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Old Teething Remedy Promoted for Babies
An advertisement urges using Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims soothing effects on gums, pain relief, and cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Available at twenty five cents per bottle.
Very Low Rates to Toronto via the North Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold on June 18 19 21 and 22 with favorable return limits on account of Triennial Convention International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Bay.
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North-Western
International Sunday School Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Low Rate Excursion to Milwaukee for Biennial Woodmen Meet
Excursion tickets offered June 15 16 17 and 18 to Milwaukee Wisconsin with favorable return limits. Tickets obtainable from agents of Chicago North Western Railway in connection with the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen.
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