Peacemaking Efforts Ease Tensions Between Russia and Japan
President Roosevelt hosts Count Cassini in a candid White House talk on early peace, urging restraint and stressing Russian willingness to seek an olive branch. Cassini reports a warmer tone and a mutual desire for a negotiated end to the war, with Tsarist mediation possible once Moscow accepts terms.
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Russia Seeks Peace Talks Amid War Fatigue
In Washington diplomats discuss Russia seeking peace with Japan while not conceding weakness. The ambassador advises Russia can endure the war and hints on possible terms, with Japan’s stance considered secret. Talks with Italian envoy and potential mediators, including the German Emperor, are explored as the White House plans confidential dispatches.
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China
Port Arthur
Japan
Walting
Rusala
White House
Baron Mayor Des Planches
Count Cassini
Far East
Count Caesin
Washington
St. Petersburn
Inaman
England
Roosevelt
Takahira
Hay
Taft
London Hopes for Continued War As Peace Talks Loom
London believes the war will continue as Roosevelts meeting with the Russian ambassador sparks no peace optimism. Tokyo reports soberness over Togos victory, while Russia faces prestige loss from the Rojestvensky defeat. Lansdowne hints at aiding peace, and French deputies urge talks. Naval lessons become a hot topic.
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Roosevelt
Count Cassini
Tokyo
Togo
Vladivostok
Hussia
Rojestvensky
Lansdowne
Great Britain
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House of Commons
Far East
Fighting in Macedonia reported near Hitchevo
A clash between Bervian and Bulgarian bands near Hit Shevo Macedonia left twenty Bulgarians and twelve Servians dead with many wounded. The Servians captured a Bulgarian leader described as a captain in the Bulgarian army. President Taft declines invitation to Ohio State Fair citing other engagements. A summer special rate of 83.50 offered Saturdays with return Sundays.
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Hit~shevo
Macedonia
Taft
Bitter debate over Nebogatoff at Russian admiralty
St Petersburg dispatch reports a sharp clash among naval authorities over Rear Admiral Nebogatoff's surrender of warships. Critics urge punishment, citing the 1820s Raphael case where officers were executed after surrender. Debate centers on wartime conduct, potential targets like Aurora, and options to retreat to Nicholayevsk or Petropavlovsk while prosecutions on land are urged. The radical Novoe Vremya faced suppression after publishing extended anti-government critique.
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Kamchatkan
Novoe Vremya
Avellan
Far East
Bynotechestra
Rojestvensky’s wounds heal reports from naval hospital
Special Cable Dispatch from Basebo via the naval hospital director states Admiral Rojestvensky’s wounds are healing well with normal temperature and no grounds for anxiety. The report, dated June, was transmitted to Joe Washington Post.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Naval Hospital
Basebo
Nogi Celebrates Victory and War Readiness
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago June 2 reports Gen. Nogi and his officers celebrate Togo fleet victory in Manchuria. Nogi warns against pride despite success, credits fortune and Japan’s bravery, notes Emperor seeks peace but may press war. War prep continues. rumors of peace swirl.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Parly News Tonight
Stanley Washburn
Nogi
Manchuria
Togo
Japan
Mogi
Ships Return From Chase in Search for Russian Vessels
Admiral Togo reported that Iwate Yakumo and other cruisers searched the Shanghai course from Tsushima and Vicinity for Russian ships without success. On May 27 at 3 07 the Iwate attacked the protected cruiser Jemptchug at 8 000 meters, the Jemptchug sank in one minute, and its leg was confirmed as burned.
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Togo
Iwate
Yakumo
Shanghai
Tsushima
Shimamura
Jemptchug
Jemptchut
Mnaoke
Rolling of Russian Vessels Favored the Japanese Gunners
London reports Tokyo correspondent says heavy sea hid Russian hulls below water line and exposed targets for Japanese gunners. Murasame torpedo boat destroyer commander details two torpedoes fired at the battleship Kniaz Soyvaroff from 400 yards amid a consistent Japanese formation. Survivors praise Japanese marksmanship and discipline in the engagement.
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London
Tokyo
Daily Mail
Murasame
Knlaz Soyvaroff
Ural Sunk by Japanese Shell Fire
News reports from London state the Ural was sunk by Japanese shells after being disabled. Of 600 crew including the captain, most were transferred to a transport, while 34 remained aboard and perished trying to save her. A small boat carried survivors to safety after thirty hours at sea. All officers and crew are now at Moji. The sinking followed three 12 inch shells.
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Washington
London
Telegraph
Moji
Ural
Lighthouse 4S Monument: Japan Plans Enormous Beacon
Tokyo reports the navy department will erect a vast lighthouse on Okino Island as a memorial to Admiral Togo’s victory over the Russian fleet in the Sea of Japan. Public subscription is to fund the beacon, with a nationwide drive expected to begin tomorrow.
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Togo
Tokyo
Navy Department
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Sea of Japan
True Bills In Strike Indictments Voted By Grand Jury
Chicago July 2 grand jury voted indictments related to the Teamsters strike to be returned in Judge Barnes court tomorrow. Names of indicted men not confirmed. No indictments tied to alleged $10,000 offer to Shea for striking against Gears Roebuck & Co. Statutes of limitation barred some charges. Robert K Thorne of Montgomery Ward testified denying knowledge of any $10,000 offer and claiming he met Shea in April 196. Driscoll, former Coal Team Owners secretary, sought by jurors but unavailable. Other witnesses testified without material impact.
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Teamsters
Barnes
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Gears
Roebuck & Co
Robert K. ‘Thorne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Albert Young
John C. Driscoll
Coal Team Owners’ Association
Young
Driscoll
Sherif
Vestrymen Must Be Baptized At Washington Fest
The Episcopal council of the Diocese of West Virginia in Clarksburg enacted that vestrymen of parish churches must be baptized and wardens should preferably be communicants. The session nears end as plans proceed with Bondsyight to Baltimore and return, and a Pennsylvania Railroad ticket deal noted for Saturday and Sunday travel.
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Clarksburg
Episcopal Council of
Diocese of
West Virginia
Segaion
Japs Explain Tsushima Victory Marks Poor Gunnery and Tactics
Japanese experts dissected the Tsushima battle proposing imperfect reconnaissance, flawed battle formation, unfavorable weather, and ammunition waste as key Russian failures. They credit Togo with superior marksmanship and long training, noting secret fleet movements and imperial influence shaping the navy’s mindset.
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Rojestvensky
Togo
Tsushima
Nebogatoff
Tsugara
Soya
McWhorter retains office in West Virginia case
In Clarksburg West Virginia Judge McWhorter won the case brought by Republican candidate John B Morrison of Sutton. The court dismissed the proceeding on a demurrer finding bribery in elections does not disqualify an officeholder without trial and conviction. Dissenting judge C P Dorr noted disagreement.
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W. Va
McWhorter
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
John B. Morrison
Sutton
West Virginia
Thomas P. Jacobe
C. W. Taily
C. P. Dorr
Frick Resigns as Equitable Director After Stormy Meeting
The Equitable Life Assurance Society board held a volatile session as only nine of forty attendees favored the Frick committee report. Henry C. Frick Howard Harriman and Cornelius Bees resigned from the board amid accusations by Vice President Hyde who proposed to relinquish stock control. the board accepted the offer with conditions and moves to reorganize leadership and form a seven member committee to nominate a new chairman.
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Hyde
Washington Peat
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frick
Henry C. Frick
Howard H. Harriman
Cornelius N. Bees
Harriman
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Hig
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Schiff
Wall Street
Jacob H Schift
Mr. Harriman
Alexander
Equitable Society
Frick Committee
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Equitable Building
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Vite Insurance
Equitobla
Robina
Union Trust Co
ISDEX TO TODAY'S ISSUE Pages
President Advocates Peace and bitter Russia news frame today’s issue. Public Schools concert and Roosevelt in Cincinnati highlight civic events. French plans in Morocco and Gotham art dispute stir controversy. Racing results and entries promise action, while divorce mills and a West Virginia murder trial loom large.
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Equitable
Beef Trust
Misa Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Gotham
Adelphia
Morocco
Howard University
Iowa
Chicago
West Virginia
Virginia
Lake Mohonk
Wall Street
Cleveland
TWO THEATERS AFIRE IN PITTSBURG VAUDEVILLE FIRE DESTROYS AVENUE THEATER
Pittsburg on June 2 saw a spectacular blaze destroying the Avenue Theater and partly wrecking the Grand Opera House. No lives were lost, twelve fainted, and damages are estimated at about 100000 to the Avenue Theater and 25000 to the Grand Opera House with hotels sustaining window damage. Fire traced to overheated electrical wiring. The matinee audience evacuated calmly. delays hampered early engine response.
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Harry Davie
Pittsburg
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Smithfield Street
Diamond Street
Watchman
Harry Davis
Lensee
Sarah C Miler
Thomas Carnegie
C. Nimick
M . Fuller
Mise Jean Co. Bradley
New York
Farry Davis
Tosa
Two Blocks Burned at Oneonta N Y
Fire destroyed two brick blocks and two frame structures in Oneonta on June 7 damage estimated at 100.00? It burned from last night to this morning. The Niles brick block valued at 20 000 and Oneonta Grocery Company tenant of the Nites block valued at 30 000 suffered losses. Seventeen horses burned in G Camps livery stable.
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Jossen Wert
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Oneonta Grocery Company
G. Camps
Fairbanks Praised Exposition During Pacific Coast Admiration
Portland June 2 The Lewis and Clark Exposition featured Washington state’s dedication of a handsome building with Oregon and Washington governors present. Senator Piles of Washington spoke as Vice President Fairbanks was introduced the audience gave him an ovation and he praised Pacific Coast growth and future commercial possibilities. Also noted is an auction at Sloan's today at 9 a.m. of furniture and books from a family moving to the Pacific.
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Pacific Coast
Indictments Target Beef Packers and Related Officials
Thirty true bills are reportedly drafted as federal investigators press the beef industry probe. Attorney General Moody negotiates with Chicago officials while Assistant AG Pagin guides cases on perjury and witness tampering, with hearings centering on combination and casing practices, railroad rebates, and packing charges. District Attorney Morrison and Pagin confer to finalize prosecutions.
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Chicago
Ble
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Industries
Pagin
Moody
Morrison
Grand Jury
Morison
Beef Trust Grand Jury
Godman
United States
Day
Department of Justice
Republicans in Washington refuse funds to reach WV vote
About 100 West Virginia Republicans living in Washington refuse to pay their travel to the state for Tuesday's congressional election. N G Keim Elkins chairman of the congressional committee says he cannot supply funds. The Second district reports 661 Republican absentees. volunteers urge voters to turnout as effort to elect Col Tom Davis continues amid funding pleas.
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Washington
Congress
N G Keim
Elkins
Congression
I- 18
Tom” Davis
Yates Men Active Stirring Illinois Primary Campaign
Springfield Florida June 2 activity by former Gov Yates menegera signals an early opening of the Senate campaign in Illinois A strenuous plan is being formed to pressure Shelby M Cullom to resume campaigning despite his pledge not to run a speaking tour The surge follows the new primary bill boosting direct popular feature and Yates vows a whirlwind statewide campaign before winter.
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Yates
Menegera
Ilinois
Mr Yates
Shelby M Cullom
Yates Yates
Crare Free
Fear loss of trade driven by most favored nation issue
A State Department report by Richard Guenther, U S consul general at Frankfort Germany, says Bremen merchants favor preserving the most favored nation clause to protect export trade and manufacturing. New German treaties are not popular according to Guenther.
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Richard Guenther
United States
Frankfort
Germany
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