Peace Blow From President on Russo Japanese War
In a White House conference with Count Cassini the president urged Russia to end the war with Japan. He warned prolongation would not bring victory and would raise Japan’s demands, urging peace for humanity and noting Russia should aim for a decisive defeat to avoid greater terms. Cassini prepared a dispatch after the meeting. No official statement was given.
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Washington
White House
Count Cassini
Russia
Japan
Russia should wait in war with Japan says ambassador
Cassini viewed Russia as not needing to sue for peace now noting China bore the loss of Port Arthur on lease terms and Russia stood to lose nothing by waiting or continuing land warfare. He doubted Japan’s terms would be as severe as rumored and saw potential for Russian victory or at least no frontier loss.
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Cassini
Russia
China
Port Arthur
Japan
Salute by Russian fleet greeted by U S squadron
Manila June 3 Rear Admiral Enquist leads the Russian heavy cruiser squadron aboard the Aurora as it arrives. The U S flagship Ohio replies with thirteen guns while Rear Admiral Train and several ships including Wisconsin Oregon Raleigh and Cincinnati await outside Corregidor. Many wounded are onboard the Russian vessels.
Emperor mulls continued war as talks with ambassador proceed
The remarks suggest the emperor favors prolonging the conflict while the ambassador awaits word from his government after relaying the president's views. A further discussion with the president is planned once that communication is received.
Attempted poisoning at state penitentiary exposure
State Chemist Burney found arsenic in cabbage given to prisoners at the Columbia penitentiary, causing illness to over 100 inmates. Superintendent Griffith found traces of Paris green on the kitchen window sill. Men are reported out of danger. Suspicion rests on a convict.
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Columbia
Burney
State Penitentiary
Griffith
Directors of First National Bank of Ladysmith close doors
The directors of the First National Bank of Ladysmith Wisconsin vote unanimously to close the bank temporarily at their request. National Bank Examiner Peter R Barling takes charge and is appointed receiver.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Death of Wheaton Seminary matron shifts estate
Norton Massachusetts June 3 Mrs Elizabeth Bayless Wheaton long revered as the Mother of Wheaton Female Seminary dies at 96 causing most of her estate valued in the hundreds of thousands to pass to the seminary. London June 3 Noel Buxton wins Whiteley by election, Liberal majority 445 over Gervase Beckett in a key fiscal contest signaling a government setback.
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Norton
Mass
Elizabeth Bayles Wheaton
Wheaton Feminte Seminary
Wheaton
Wheaton Seminary
London
Whiteley
North Riding
Yorkshire
Ernest W. Beckett
Grimthorpe
Baron Grimthorpe
Noel Buxton
Gervase Beckett
James Farley the Strike Breaker Beloved by Enemies
James Farley, famed as a strike breaker, is described as the most hated man in America. He bears numerous wounds from bullets, knives, clubs, and other mob weapons, yet smiles when dangers are named. Farley hails from Plattsburg, New York.
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James Farley
America
Farley
Plattsburg
N.Y
Weather forecast for Illinois Lodiana and neighbors
Official forecast through 8 PM declares partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions in the extreme north. Northeast to east winds. Lower Michigan generally fair with northeast winds. Wisconsin generally fair and warmer in the east with easterly winds.
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Illinois
Lodiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Two Theaters in Pittsburg Destroyed by Fire
A major blaze in Pittsburg on June 3 destroyed the Avenue theater and damaged the Grand Opera House next door. Losses are estimated at 150 000 dollars, fully insured, with the Avenue valued at 75 000 dollars and the opera house about 25 000. Cause suspected as crossed wires. no lives lost.
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Grand Opera House
Pittsburg
Avenue Theater
O's
Sarah C. Miller
Thomas Carnegie
Lord Newton Questions Afghanistan Policy Details
In the House of Lords on June 3 Lord Newton of the Conservative bench sought further information on Britain's stance toward Afghanistan. The exchange centered on policy clarifications and anticipated actions in response to ongoing events in the region.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Newton
Congerp
Illinois Republicans honor retiring pension deputy at Washington reception
The Illinois Republican Association of Washington presented a solid silver loving cup to Leverett M. Kelley, deputy commissioner of pensions, at a meeting. Isaac R. Hitt, Jr. made the presentation. Mrs. John A. Logan hosted a reception afterward where she said her doors are always open to welcome Illinoisans.
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Logan
Washington
Illinois Republican Association of Washington
Leverett M. Kelley
Isaac R. Hitt, Jr
John A. Logan
Ross Takes Purchasing Role for Isthmian Canal Commission
D W Ross formerly with Illinois Central has assumed duties as purchasing agent for the Isthmian Canal Commission, signaling a key administrative appointment in the project.
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D. W. Ross
The
Ilinois Central Railroad
Isthmian Canal Commission
British aim guides Afghanistan policy under ameer threat
Louis Dade led a mission to Afghanistan reporting that Britain would aid the ameer in case of unprovoked attack while Afghan affairs would stay under British control. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne said the mission achieved its main objective and Britain assumed responsibility to assist the ameer if needed.
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Afghanistan
Louis Dade
Great Britain
Lansdowne
Seals Sighted in the Wabash River at Mount Vernon
Two seals were observed in the lower Wabash near Frutegeat's ferry, the second sighting this year and earlier in winter. They stay hidden by day and roam at night, eluding capture. Locals remain cautious, hoping to leave them undisturbed while mystery surrounds their origin.
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Mount Vernon, Ltd
Wabash River
Frutegeat's Ferry
Avocation and vocation in legal photography debate
A Loa Telegraph quote explains avocation as a pursuit separate from daily work. It notes that drafting conveyances and interpreting legal subtleties could be a lawyer's vocation while photography, pursued in leisure with a camera and a dark room at home, could be an avocation. The passage contrasts duties and hobbies.
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Loafon Telegraph
Home Made Baking Aids By Royal Baking Powder
Fresh at home muffins tea biscuits and cakes with Royal Baking Powder. It helps housewives bake quickly and economically. The powder makes fine raised biscuits puddings layer cakes cookies crullers and crusts, superior to ready-made foods. Royal is the greatest bake-day helper.
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Royal
Warmer weather urged to revive trade and agriculture
New York June 8 Warmer weather is urged to restore normal conditions in trade activities and the agricultural outlook. The season started brightly with promise but low temperatures and excess moisture slowed consumption and left heavy stocks. Clearance sales could reduce accumulations while a spell of hot weather would improve economic prospects and accelerate demand across industries. Failures this week: 108 in the United States and 20 in Canada.
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New York
Kh. Ch. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Prices Cut on Naphtha and Gasoline in Cleveland Report
In Cleveland on June 3 the Standard Oil Company reduced naptha and gasoline prices from two percent to one cent a gallon with additional reductions on tank wagon and barrel goods. Naphtha and gasoline quotes include Vo M and TP naptha at 11 cents and deodorize stove gasoline at 11 cents, with gasoline at 74 degrees to 76 degrees priced at 18 cents. General Horace Porter has left Paris for Switzerland. The Netherlands first chamber votes 280000 for a site purchase for Carnegie’s Palace of Peace. Pope Pius X has just celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary.
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Cleveland
Standard Oi Company
Vo M
Horace Porter
United States
Paris
Switzerland
Netherlands
Palace of Peace
Andrew Carnegie
Pius X
Markets Report Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices June 3 1905
Opening markets show hog receipts 13000 with steady to weak tone. Heavy shipping grades 84 60 to 85 35. Cattle receipts 400 and sheep 2000, both steady. Estimates for today 13000, with light hogs 85 20 to 85 40 and mixed packers 85 15 to 85 37. Market clarity limited by garbled OCR. overall tone: steady to weak.
Norway Prepares For Possible Conflict With Teutonic Neighbors
Bergen June 3 Norway is preparing for possible foreign aggression with precautionary measures. Red church flags and bell signaling four hours of danger, fortified forts with mines, and near total mobilization are described. Premiers report new battleships and large loans. farmers ready horses and provisions. a self reliant stance amid tensions with Sweden.
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Bergen
Norway
Itack
Christiania
Christiansand
Trondhjem
Stavanger
Sweden
Ninth annual IHigoisa Daughters of the American Revolution session opens
D A R of Illinois meets in Monmouth for the ninth annual conference with delegates from across Illinois. Vice President General Melschas Leere, Monmouth College president McMichael, and Mrs. Fessen den welcome attendees. Reports show the organization in good condition as Mrs. M. T. Scott gives an address and Professor Blair displays Fort Massac views. A grand reception closes the day.
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Monmouth — Organisation
Monmouth
Ihigoisa Daughters of the American Revolution
Illinois
National Association
Melschas Leere
Moline
McMichael
Monmouth College
Fessenden
Chicago
M. T. Scott
Bloomington
Blair
Chicago University
Old Fort Massaic
Metropolis
County Not Liable For Unregistered Bonds In Lincoln and Northwestern Rail Line Case
Butler Nebraska county avoids payment of $40,000 and interest on county bonds issued to aid the Lincoln and Northwestern railway construction after the federal circuit court of appeals ruled the failure to register the bonds within twenty three years was invalid. Agnes Frank and other holders contested the bonds, but the court decision exempted the county from payment. The ruling hinges on the bonds not being properly registered and the time limit affecting enforceability.
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Butler
Neb
Agnes Frank
Lincoln and Northwestern
Isto
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Fire damages two blocks in Oneonta. $100,000 losses
Damage estimated at $100,000 followed a blaze that destroyed two blocks and two frame buildings in Oneonta on June 8. Major losses included Niles' brick block at $20,000 and Oneonta Grocery Co occupying the block at $80,000, with seventeen horses burned at S. G. Camps' livery. Mime Calve reportedly ruptured a vocal cord ending prospects of future singing. jewels valued at $1,000,000 once owned by Queen Isabella of Spain, part of Mrs. Leland Stanford's bequest to Stanford University, to be sold at New York auction.
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Oneonta
N. Y
Niles
Oneonta Grocery Company
S. G. Camps
Calve
Isabella of Spain
Leland Stanford
Leland Stanford University
New York
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