International tension over Russian naval move near Manila Bay
Washington reports confirm Taft's order enforcing a twenty four hour limit for Russian ships to coal and provision before leaving Manila. No word from St Petersburg on czarist decision as Count Cassini awaits advice while Roosevelt may host peace talks if time is right.
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Washington
Aval Department
Covernor Wright
Taft
Manila
Wright
United States
Russia
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Nicholas
Japan
Lamsdorff
St. Louis Star and Chronicle Merge to The Star-Chronicle
The St. Louis Star and St. Louis Chronicle announce consolidation into The Star-Chronicle. The new corporation will be The Star-Chronicle Publishing Company with $600,000 capital stock and the Star-Chronicle will be an independent newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Star
The
St. Louis Chronicle
Star-Chronicle
Star-Chronicle Publishing Company
Nan Patterson Boycott Hits Columbus Grand Opera House
Dickson and Talbott of Indianapolis owner of the Grand Opera House in Columbus announce they will not permit Nan Patterson to perform there. The firm operates playhouses in Indianapolis and other cities.
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Columbus
Masonic Temple in Toledo Dedicated in National Ceremony
The Toledo Masonic Temple, built for 425000, was dedicated with a large gathering of officers and members from across the country and Canada. Sovereign Grand Commander Henry L. Palmer of Milwaukee led the proceedings.
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Toledo
Order
Canada
Henry L. Palmer
Milwaukee
United States
Anarchists Return to Italy and Political Moves Noted
Italian police report anarchists from the United States have sailed to Italy. Warren A. Carpenter of Woonsocket is the Socialist party candidate for Rhode Island governor. Secretary Taft and Mrs. Taft departed Washington for Hot Springs Virginia to address the Southern Hardware Association.
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United States
Italy
Warren A. Carpenter
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Socialist Party
Taft
Washington
Mrs
Hot Springs
Southern Hardware Association
Dissolution Move in Norway Sweden Union King Oscar Opposed
The Storthing declares Norway and Sweden under one king must be dissolved and that king should cease acting as king of Norway. An address to the king states no ill will toward him, asks cooperation in selecting a young Bernadotte prince for Norway’s throne. King Oscar telegrammed Premier Michelson protesting government action.
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Christiana
Norway
Storthing
Sweden
House of Bernadotte
Stockholm
The
Evening Journal
Oscar
Michelson
Coun
Chicago Strike Ties Up Settlement Talks and Riot Rife
Chicago today grapples with whether to end the boycott against express companies if a Teamsters strike settles. Drivers seek a rule banning union employees from delivering or taking goods. In the Garrigan riot case Judge Kohlsaat notes pervasive perjury among conflicting witnesses.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Garrigan
Garrigans
Kohisaat
Sherman denies run for Congress in interview
Springfield reports Lieutenant Governor Sherman dismisses rumors of a candidacy to succeed the late Colonel Benjamin F. Marsh. He states he has no interest in Washington and would rather serve in the Illinois legislature than in Congress. An Easthampton Star item describes a device to map road contours on a moving table to warn drivers of speeds above eight miles per hour.
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Springfield
Sherman
Benjamin I’. Marsh
Washington
Illinois
Congress
Easthampton
N. Y
Fire destroys large portion of Etienne business quarter
A major fire devastated a sizable portion of Etienne France's business district, causing an estimated loss of 300000 dollars. Investigators work to determine the cause as flames swept through several storefronts and warehouses.
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Ire
Etienne
France
Baldwin to be promoted to major general veterans’ hero
Brigadier General Frank D. Baldwin, a Michigan native and Civil War and Spanish War veteran, is set for promotion to major general. He is reputed to be the only officer awarded two Medal of Honor by act of Congress, one for Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, July 20, 1864, as captain of the Nineteenth Michigan, and another for gallantry near McLellan's Creek, Texas, while first lieutenant of the Fifth Infantry.
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Frank D. Baldwin
Michigan
Congress
Peach Tree Creek
Georgia
Michigan Infantry
McLellan's Creek
Texas
Navy
Fifth Infantry
Wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William and Cecilia
Royal wedding in Berlin marks the Kaiser's heir union with Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin. The ceremony in the palace chapel lasted about twenty minutes, attended by 60 to 70 royals and foreign dignitaries, with a silver brocade bridal gown, diamond jewelry, a torch dance, and a White Hall reception. The couple’s honeymoon is planned for Hubertusstock hunting lodge in Prussia.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Cecilia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Prussia
Europe
Enders
Mendelsshon
Hohenzollern
Hubertusstock
Everswalde
Royal Wedding Details Highlight Prince and Empress Attendance
The crown prince wore a light blue First Foot Guards uniform with a major insignia and decorations. The empress followed with the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Grand Duchess Anastasia, shaping a grand royal backdrop for the ceremony and procession.
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First Foot Guards
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Anastasia
New York's Big Storm Hits Binghampton Area
A severe storm in New York State’s southern tier caused extensive damage in Binghamton area. Four buildings wrecked, many windows shattered, trees uprooted, homes struck by pressure, and residents injured but none confirmed killed. The storm’s path affected Newfell and surrounding farms, with hundreds of feet of debris and scattered glass reported.
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Binghampton
Tate
Newfell
Martin Riisey
German chancellor named prince for uniting states
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bielow elevated to prince by Mintewsk for consolidating German states and promoting bolides seen as strong leadership. In Columbus General W. T. Wilson, lone survivor from 1855 Republican convention delegates, dies from prison camp related illness.
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Berlin
von Bielow
Mintewsk
Thigee
Gorn
Beeause
Columbus
W. T. Wilson
Libby
The Markets Opening in Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Chicago June 7 1905 market report shows hog receipts 24000 supply from yesterday 3236 prospects strong at yesterday's best. cattle 20000 with weakness and sheep 15000 strong surge. Prices listed for light mixed hogs heavy shipping rough beef cows and lambs across multiple grade ranges. Grain market noted as steady.
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Sagen
Wisconsin Floods Ravage Towns and Injure Dozens
A Wisconsin storm caused at least a dozen deaths and about sixty injuries. Floods surged across Fond du Lac and Sheboygan areas with rivers and creeks swelling, trains delayed, lines down, and extensive property damage estimated above a million dollars. Damaged mills and washed-out tracks disrupt travel and commerce.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michtson
Sheboygan
Beloit
Fords
Berlin
Arndt
Wrymouth
Destructive Wisconsin Storm Floods Cut Paths Across Counties
Floodwater devastates Fond du Lac and surrounding areas with $100000 in city and county losses and possible twice that out in the country. The Kinney stable and Clark Manufacturing plant flooded while three railways enter Fond du Lac remain under water for miles. Damaged dams and mills isolate towns like Barron and Prairie Farm as lives are lost and many structures unroofed.
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Sheboygan
Newton
Wisconsin Central
Northwestern
Milwaukee Railways
Fond du Lac
Sheboygan Falls
Portage
Kinney
Moore & Galloway
Clark Manufacturing Company
Dubiman & Cooper
Curtiss
Milton
Babcock
Chippewa Falls
Paul Labountey
Poynett Portage
Barron
Paskin
Prairie Farm
Taylor Dam
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Enquist
Manila Bay
Lid
Czar
Cassini
Nan Patterson
Masonic Temple
Wiese
Express Company
Benedict
Ambassador Tower
Mrs. Tower
New York
von Uueclow
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chi Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Pen
de Nevue
Storm
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