Peace Moves in Europe Prompted by Humanitarian Plea
The article reports on a series of peace efforts during the Russo Japanese War era. A council of ministers in St Petersburg discusses peace prospects with the emperor present. President Roosevelt’s note to Russia and Japan urges direct negotiations and preliminary arrangements for peace. Government officials prepare public announcements and possible Duma legislation, signaling a move toward formal peace talks and potential end to hostilities.
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Petersburg
Perso
Yengskoo Belo
Michaeloyneh
Teruy
Emperor Wililaw
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Mocow
Baa
Moscow
Washington
Whitebowe
Loeb
Japan
Roosevelt
Toldy
Oyama
Lineyitohalep
National Assembly
Committee of Ministers
Presa
Houligin Commission
Matifesto
Roggovelt
Fragmentary 19th Century Notices and Subscriptions
A garbled late 19th century notice page lists various subscriptions and donations, including a church meeting, a warden, and assorted amounts such as eight guinea and twenty five shillings. Names are unclear due to OCR errors, but the general items involve parish funds and donations.
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Minghaw
Halt
Gulpeni
Donan
Ahtlltnge
Equitable Life board reshaped after resignations led by Morton
New York June 19 Paul Morton elected chairman of the board of Equitable Life Assurance Society following rapid resignations of President James W Alexander and four vice presidents. Morton retires from Navy Secretary role July 1 and took board chair amid tense reorganization. Protests from Breyton Tyes and Charles Stewart Smith noted, with uncertainty over whether resignations will be accepted.
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New York
Paul Morton
Wanavy
Lie Equitade Lite Assur Meg Society
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Gage K. Tarbell
George T. Wizon
William J. Melntyre
Morton
Chauncey M. Desen
Breyton Tyes
Charles Stewart Smith
Marion
Scnator Depew
Tyde
Alexander
Tarbell
Wilson
McIntyre
Equitable
Washington
Reglater and Lander
Shaw
Aquitable Life Assurance
Baw
Ohe
Dog
Toasmuch
Roosevelt
Dissolution of Sweden Norway Union Declared by Storthing
The storthing passes a resolution dissolving the union with Norway and declares the king no longer king of Norway. Public opinion grows heated as Crown Prince Gustave resumes authority after a resignation by the Norwegian council of state and widespread demonstrations ensue across the country.
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Christiana
Oscar
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
Gustave
Council of State
Norway hoists tricolor at Akershus fort dissolving union
At Christiania the Norwegian flag replaced the union flag in a ceremony watched by about 30 000 people. The fort parade saluted as the garrison and crowd celebrated with songs and cheers. Baron von Wezel-Jurisberg, a former Swedish Norwegian minister, resigns from Madrid. The government in Norway approves the dissolution with broad public support and festive demonstrations continue nationwide.
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Akershus
Christiani
Christana
Akerhus
Atorthing
Sweden
Sons of
Norway
Baron von Weéel-Jurisberg
Madrid
Christiana
Washington
Rome
Bjornsterne Bjornson
King Oscar Protests to Prime Minister Over Norwegian Crisis
Telegraphic note from King Oscar to Premier Wichelgen protests government methods as Sweden and Norway face a diplomatic crisis. Officials note the Storthing favors basing policy on popular support and mention Dr. Nansen. Swedish officials warn no royal family member can accept the Norwegian throne.
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Blockholm
Sweden
Jyne
Oscar
Wichelgen
Gamnell
Stats
Parla
Norway
Storthing
Dr. Nansen
Namie
Kiug Oster
Orel Shattered by Battle Inspectors Describe Ocean Ruin
An Associated Press inspection of the Russian cruiser Orel at Maizura describes extensive battle damage. Forty shell holes scar the hull and superstructure, with a smashed 12 inch forward gun, burning decks, and bloodied bulkheads as the crew endured a brutal ordeal before surrender.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Maizura
Orella
Unclear wartime cable from Manila reports arrival of general
A fragmented Manila dispatch notes at 1 o clock morning the arrival of a cycle from St Petersburgh and a message about repairs and disposal related to the American fleet. The text is garbled and partial.
Secretary and Mrs Hay Sail for New York on Baltic
London departure to Liverpool for the White Star steamer Baltic bound for New York. The secretary of state and Mrs Hay received farewell from Ambassador Reid and Mrs Reid and Mr Carter and Mrs Carter among a few personal friends.
Unclear OCR Fragment Mentions Names and Sinking
Fragmentary text lists multiple names and a sinking remark set in a maritime context. The readable portion hints at an event involving Admiral Nakhimof and a figure named Vladimir Monomaoh, with references to ships or locations and shallow water.
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Raleo Ruslan
Gruborsy Tokio
Sune G—-The
Rubelan Arte
Admiral Nakhimof
Vladimir Monomaoh
Gad Pulrh
Pongkat
Ralue
Twentyfour Hour Rule Washington Cablegram Inquiry
A garbled cablegram mentions an inquiry from Governor Wight at Manila and a directive from the president. The text discusses political influence and the use of dispatches to aid or hinder candidates in a plainspoken, censorious tone.
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Washington, D. C
Tein Ane Swerty
Governor Wight
Manila
Bureau of Dns
Oklahoma Refuses Shercliffe Extradition Over Paper Defects
Governor Cummins denied the request to surrender Shercliffe due to fatal defects in the papers. Chief Lund returned to Oklahoma. Thomas asserts plans to try Dennison on the second indictment for participation in the crime, with costs estimated at about 110,000 and broader expenses likely higher.
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Cummins
Oklahoma
Sherclilte
Chief Lund
Ghiel Lund
Sherellite
Shereliffa
Lown
Shercliffe Cage
Supreme Court of Iowa
Lund
Iowa
Shercliiffe
Jamer E. Thomas
Smith
Tom Dennison
Red Oak
Shercliffe
Yentle
Tuomas
Green
Harrison County
Civic Federation
Jewelers’ Union
Habeas Corp
Mylal
Eca
Iowa Court Upholds Death Sentence for Smith
Des Moines notes that the Iowa Supreme Court refused to interfere with Joseph C. Smith’s death sentence for murder of his landlady at Buxton. The court ruled commutation not within its power absent trial court abuse, leaving Smith to face a December execution in Fort Madison.
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Des Moines
Joseph C. Smith
Sontetica
Wobremo
Dowbliess
Smith
Hig
Iva
Tip
Buxton
Supreme Court
Ifa
Iowa
Fort Madison
Cumming
Quotations on Morality and Irony in Society
A fragmented, satirical reflection criticizes reputation and gender norms. It mocks rumors about a wife’s influence on public opinion and a druggist’s certainties. The passage ends with ironic musings on life and the afterlife, attributing worldly failures to future Kens.
Backache cures and product claims in early 1900s ads
A collage of testimonial blurbs and promotional lines references Doats Kidney Fills, Defiance Starch, and Drains or tonics amid a Newark era newspaper page. Individuals name remedies, praise backache relief, and include sales pitches and quips from humorous exchanges.
Pearce's Rise From Pushcart to Pearce and Plenty Empire
A London report recounts John Pearce of Tandon who started Tentatl yant in a pushcart with crocchery and sixty two cents. He now runs eighty one restaurants in the city employing sixteen hundred people, all under Pearce and Plenty. In Parliament a Dyell bull was raised in the British House of Commons as the Donegal member questioned the Irish attorney general about another inquiry prompted by an unanswered response.
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F. A. Westenhaver
Iowa City
Mullan
St. Louis
General Assembly
John Pearce
Tandon
Pearce
Plenty
House of Commons
Donegal
White Cross
Ireland
Speaker
Galitieman
Pink Pills Promoted as Best Doctor for Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It features testimonials from Mr Bayssan and Mr Joseph Boysson, describing relief from stomach pain, sleeplessness, and irritability after using eight boxes. The ad promotes a diet book and urges readers to buy the pills from druggists.
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Bayssan
Williams
Dr. Williams
Joseph Boysson
Aixles-Bains
France
Larkin Street
San Praneisto
Cal
Williama
Weiling
de. Williams Medical Co
Bohenentady, N.Y
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Russia
Secretary of the Navy
Alexandar
Hyde, Tarbell, Wilson and
Old Sweden
King Oscar
Orel
Stay
Nowa
Thomas
Dennison
Fall
Eyldenen
Omana Civic Federation
Tom Denison
Hughand
Bode
Linn County
Fannie Hutchens
Marlon & Cedar Rapids Traction Line
Iowa Court
A.O. Land
Blackwell
Okla
Frank Shercliffe
Atate
Shereiiffe
B. H. McCulchen
Lo Settie Ha
Holstein Bank
George N. Frink
Florida
Eugens
Lario
Twentieth Avenue
Union Staton
Renyer
Col
Denver
Doat
Dean
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Ail Druggista
Phils
Philadelphia Press
Igilsi
Twralire Plao
Tos
Roddine
Amapla Street
Norwich
Net
Aella
Harper's Bazar
Castoria
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