War party in Russia fights peace to keep army ready
Article reports Russian military leaders and war party urging continued conflict to preserve an army of half a million. It notes optimistic dispatches from Linovitch and others, front correspondents echoing fear of peace, while rank and file show mixed feelings about conceding territory or blood. Japan’s peace terms expected to be moderate, seeking no humiliating concessions and aiming to avoid renewed war.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Peterhof
Linovitch
Novoe Vremya
Japan
Vienna
Skablain
Hussia
Pacific
Loomis Bowen Controversy Settled In Favor Of Loomis
The Loomis Bowen dispute ends with Loomis favored by administration. Bowen faces subordination criticism and likely removal from the diplomatic service. The cabinet discussed charges against Bowen, while Taft’s upcoming report to the president is expected to clarify the case. Bowen had challenged Loomis over an asphalt scandal claim.
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Loomis
Loomis-Bowen
Bowen
Taft
Loves
State Department
Barcelona
Spain
Venezuela
Governor Magoon Ill Rumor Refuted
Official family health update states Governor Magoon of Panama is not ill with fever. Secretary Reed confirms the governor suffered a minor malaria attack but is recovering and remains in office.
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Magoon Ali
Magoon
Panama
Siectatary Reed
Els
Woodmen Biennial Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The Modern Woodmen of America hold their fourteenth biennial convention in Milwaukee with 600 to 700 delegates from over 11,000 camps and nearly 700,000 members. Mayor Rose welcomes delegates and presents city keys to Head Consul Talbot. Reports show 121,639 new members and 1,482 camps chartered. insurance in force over 1.1 billion dollars. death claims paid 7,051 totaling 12,662,603. Receipts for benefit and general funds rise. Nebraska camps excel in drill contests. Lincoln official Unland joins the executive committee. Riepen re-elected treasurer.
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Estees
America
Rock Island
Ill
Talbot
C. W. Hawes
Nebraska
Beach Camp
Omaha
W. E. Unland
Lincoln, Neb
Wallace May Resign Rumors Sweep Canal Chief Engineer
Rumors spread that John F. Wallace chief engineer of the Panama Canal will resign. He left the isthmus for consultation with Secretary Taft and may not return until his annual report is written and he rests.
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Panama Canal
Panama
John F. Wallace
Canal,zone
United States
Taft
Philippines
Wallace
Telephone Man's Tragic Death at Chicago Convention
8S. P. Sheerin of Indiana a noted politician and businessman died suddenly in Chicago at the Auditorium during an Independent convention. He suffered apoplexy while reading a prepared response at the speakers table after joking about needing notes. He was president of the New Long Distance Telephone Co of Indianapolis and had been chosen to reply to Chicago’s address of welcome.
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P. Sheerin
Indiana
Chicago
Independent Tolagmous
National Committee
Sheerin
New
Long Distance Telephone Company of
Indianapolis
Shriners Gather for 31st Niagara Falls Meeting
The thirty first annual Shriners gathering draws a very large attendance with thousands of Shriners from the United States and Canada present at Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls
United States
Canada
Morocco Morocco Situation Seen Delicate Amid Talks
Reassuring messages from Washington on Paris negotiations over Morocco note war between Germany and France unlikely yet the matter remains highly delicate. Berlin holds a more optimistic view than Paris and both sides claim goodwill while Washington weighs potential American involvement if talks fail.
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Washington
Paris
Germany
France
Berlin
Morocco
William
Loubet
Roosevelt
White House
England
Madrid
Morcco
Gerlin
Egypt
Delcasse
Prince Radolin
M. ‘Delcasse
Tangier
Boston observes Bunker Hill anniversary with citywide halt
Boston paused most business on Saturday to mark the Bunker Hill anniversary. The observance centered in Charlestown with a militia parade and display by bluejackets from the warships.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Mayor Addresses People Over City Reform Letter
Philadelphia mayor denounces a letter signed by twenty one business leaders urging Republican party reforms. He says political injections hinder municipal renewal and vows to wait until reform work is complete before politics. He rejects a sheriff and coroner election as a distraction.
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Weaver
I Walitts Politica
Weater
Phililelphia
Sheriff Miles
Republican City Committee
Republican Party
White House conference on Santa Fe railroad rebates inquiry
President Roosevelt, Secretary Morton, and Attorney General Moody met to discuss the Santa Fe railroad rebate case now before the justice department. Morton acknowledged prior Santa Fe rebates while a former vice president, and Moody promised a full case statement forthcoming.
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White House
Morton
Moody
Santa Fe
Department of Justice
Colorado Fuel.and Iron. Company
Roosevelt
Japan to float loan after war ends
K Takahashi financial agent for Japan in New York is recalled to Tokyo. He will leave New York June 24 and sail July 5. He will confer with the imperial cabinet on further large foreign loans if peace seems assured and on arranging a new loan in America or England at about 4 percent.
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K. Takahashi
Japan
New York
Imperial Minister of Finance
Tokio
Mr. Takahashi
Imperial
Takahashi
America
England
Arid Land Reclaimed Opens Nevada Irrigation Era
The Truckee Carson canal below Reno marks the first government irrigation project under the reclamation act. Spanning 31 miles from Derby to above Leeteville, the system will take 9 to 10 years to complete at an estimated cost of nine million dollars. Revenue from land and water sales will fund the rest as settlers take up farms.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Derby
Truckee River
Leeteville
Carson River
Public notices and ads on health remedies and starch
A fragmented advertisement page features Dean's Kidney Pills claims from a Buffalo company with patient testimonials and prices, plus lines about life insurance and Defiance Starch advertising. The readable text includes medical relief claims and generic consumer notices.
Sillicus-Wigwag Announces Upcoming Marriage
Cynicus confirms congratulating Sillicus-Wigwag on his wedding plan, though expresses personal dislike for the partner.
Kentucky Colonel Tales in a War Hero’s Wake
A Victorian style toast recounted by Raymond Hitchcock features a Kentucky setting where a man is mistaken for marching under Old Dixie. The tale ends with Col Calhoun explaining he became a colonel by marrying the widow of the late Colonel Johnson, a humorous social aside.
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Hans Wagner
Pilsen
Kentucky
Raymond Hitchcock
Dixie
Cunnel Johnson
World of Love and Misery Cited by Cynical Bachelor
The speaker notes that popular saying claims all the world loves a lover while adding misery seeks company. The line reflects a sharp, witty take on romance and unhappiness in social commentary.
Clergyman endorses Grape-Nuts for health and vigor
A conscientious pastor testifies to improved digestion headaches and energy after switching from oatmeal and eggs to Grape-Nuts with cream and toast. He reports lasting health gains and better mental stamina for sermon work and study, noting others helped by the product and citing Postum Company. There's a reason.
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China
Postum. Company
Battle ‘Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Milwaukee
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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