Delcasse resigns as French foreign minister in Morocco crisis
Premier Rou vier assumes charge of foreign affairs to calm Kaiser and salvage Franco German relations. The cabinet backs a new approach aimed at securing Germany’s cooperation, while deputies warn war danger narrowly averted. France seeks an international conference and continued peace efforts amid Morocco negotiations.
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France
Washington Post
Delcasse
Council of Ministers
Europe
Berlin
Exipsror
William
Morocco
Erim Wirlater Reugler
M Ranvier
Italy
Cone Watton
M Delcasse
Miister
Germany
M Rouve
Liberte
VO Delcasse
Tonself Hichelieu
Richelien
Jane Aa Combes Andre
Felletan
Jaures
Mo Tatlander
Frenchy Boniager
Vorocco
Associated Press
Faris
Te Tay
Toma Is
Franco
Router
Addis
Mo Delcasse
Estes
Rowster
Brrcor
M_ Rouvier
Qiu
Mo Runvier
Jo Camben
Washington
M. Barrers
Rome
M Bensicns
M Houvier
Geramany
Mo Deleasse
M Reavier
M Deleasse
Houvier
Tne
Temps
French Resignation and German Gratitude Stir Europe
Berlin reports the resignation of M Delcassé the French foreign minister on April 21 and his retention afterward. German press praises his departure as easing tensions while noting Kaiser Wilhelm’s gratitude shown by the elevation of Prince Buelow to chancellor. Rumors say Prime Minister Rouvier may seek overtures to Germany amid Moroccan policy disputes.
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M. Deleasse
Far East
Berlin
M. Delcassse
Germany
Chancel Ior von Buelow
Morocco
BM Rouvier
Paris
Tage- Dlatt
France
Strike Action Near End As Joint Council Turns to Settlement
Chicago June 6 The Teamsters joint council forms a committee with full power to settle the strike and arrange a conference with employers. An effort to settle with several dry goods houses failed as employers refuse separate settlements. Perjury and subornation charges fly in contempt hearings over a fireman attack on a strikebreakers leader.
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Chicago
Teamstere
Commttee
Mayer
Employers’ Association
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Joint Council
W J Gibbons
Teamster Joint Council
Team Owners’ Association
Shea
Teamstern
Joint Council
Sidtes
Xohlsaa
Daniel Garrgan
Frank Curry
La Follette Rate Bill Goes To Governor
Madison notes the railroad rate commission bill has passed the legislature and gone to the governor after the final amendment. In Atlantic City two young children aged seven and four were fatally burned near New Hampshire avenue as they seined a jetty with a hatchet. Firemen smothered the flames, and investigators found charred remains beneath cedar brush, with the cause likely a fire started by the children while playing.
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la Follette
Madison
Wis
Railroad Rate Commission
Atlantic City
N. J
Strand
New Hampshire Avenue
Ordney Delaney
O. J Delaney
Wharton Fisheries Company
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Atlantic Avenue
William
Stephany
West Virginia Second District Election Totals Show Closely Fought Race
Early returns from Keyser and nearby counties indicate Col Thomas B. Davis leads for the Democrats in the Second West Virginia Congressional District, with Lakin of Terra Alta and James H. Laken in contention. Figures vary by county, and observers note a tight race despite Democratic gains in several counties.
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Washington Post
Keyser
W. Va
Thomas B. Davis
Mineral County
Henry G. Davis
James H. Laken
Terra Alta
Congress
West Virginia
Laken
Dayton
Col. Davis
Roosevelt
Tucker
Davis
Grant County
Hampshire County
Romney
F. Landstreet
Wabash
Pittsburg
Hardin County
Barbour
Berkeley
Logan County
Lakin
Col
T. B. Davis
Pendleton County
Wheeling
W Va
Mineral
Jefferson
Taylor
Morgan
Monongalia
Preston
Cumberland
Thomas Davis
Tucker County
Morgen
Martinsburg
Ana
Elkins
Davie
Moore Likely Elected in Eighth District Race
Houston observers believe John M. Moore of Richmond, Democrat, has been elected to succeed the late Congressman John M Pinckney in the Eighth district. Return totals are not yet in, but Moore appears to hold a majority in all counties, possibly with one exception.
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Houston
John M. Moore
Hichmond
John M Pinckney
Moore
Poison Beads Death Warning From Prize Beads
A five year old girl, Henrietta Crisp, died after placing prize toy beads in her mouth. Chemical analysis shows the beads contained enough arsenic to cause death. Coroner Hoffmar notes beads used as prizes for children are widespread. Speaker Gully announces resignation for health reasons in the House of Commons. Through observation parlor sleeping cars to Washington and Luray begin June 1 from Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with through Pullman service.
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Chicago
Henrietta Crisp
Hoffmar
Germany
Washington
Luray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New Jersey Avenue
C Street
Peace Efforts in Far East Move Toward Peace Talks
London reporting from St Petersburg says Russia and Japan may seek early peace with Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovitch and Admiral Alexieff converted to peace. Roosevelt’s mediation favored. ambassadors in Washington report cautious optimism amid pending czar decision. Paris and Berlin dispatches note united foreign pressure and Morocco concerns.
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Alexander Michaelovitch
Car
Alexieff
Royce
London
St. Peterspure
The
Times
Lamsdorff
Count Lamsdorff
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Japan
Russia
Lamadorff
Count Cassini
Vladimir
Manchuria
Siberia
Great Britain
Alexieft
Alexander Michaelo
Yiteh
Himsellf
Czat
Washington
Takehira
Speck van Sternburg
Far East
von Aternbore
Willem
Nicholan
Baron de Regen
United States
Europe
Midoean
Paris
Callog
Berlin
Germany
Russian Warships Ordered Out Of Manila Within Twenty Four Hours
The Manila incident centers on Russia’s warships Aurora Oleg and Jemchug, with Washington demanding exit within twenty four hours or internment. President Roosevelt authorized no grace period for coal or provisions, while Rear Admiral Enquist seeks to avoid another costly fight and Vladivostok departure remains uncertain.
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Dot
Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Russia
Manila
Aurora
Enquist
Washington
Jemiding
Train
Army and Navy Club
Raleigh
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Luzon
Corbin
Baul Wright
Philippines
Oleg
Jemtchug
Roosevelt
Gov. Wright
President Roosevelt
War Department
United States
Asiatic
Gov.weight
Preaigant Hoosevelt
Guv Wright
West Virginia close vote on nation’s edge election
Close election in West Virginia dominates today’s pages with reports from France and Russia. Royal wedding rumors in Berlin and tributes to Gen Boynton frame a varied day across the capital as domestic and international stories unfold.
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West Virginia
Berlin
Crawford
Montena
D. A. BR
Alfonso
England
Michigan
Cotton
Gen
Boynton
Virginia
Maryland
Waggaman
LINEVITCH FOR WAR AT HEADQUARTERS IN MANCHURIA
Field notes quote General Linevitch declaring unreserved support for continued war against Japan. He asserts Russia can hold and advance in Manchuria, rejects peace, and requests young reservists to bolster forces. He emphasizes the Emperor's will as law and cites fleet loss but remains confident.
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Godzyedan
Manchuria
Rojestvensky
Tieut
Linevitch
Tokyo
War Office
Plotted to Blow Up Ship Aboard Russian Vessel
A Tokyo dispatch reports that ten engineers plotted to blow the ship’s magazine on the Orel as it neared Matsuru. Eight ringleaders were shot. Russians allegedly threw wounded overboard, provoking Japanese protests. Captain Yunick lay wounded as mutiny defined the voyage.
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Washington
London
Tokyo
Matsuru
Sasebo
Japan
Maizuru
Submarine Use Confirmed in Tsu Strait Battle
London correspondent reports submarines were actually employed in the Tsu Strait engagement. Admiral Togo on the Mikasa remained calm under fire, aided a wounded officer, and after the battle refused to land until visiting Rojestvensky on June 2.
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London
Tokyo
Daily Telegraph
Togo
Basebo
Rojestvensky
Indications of Battle Rise in Manchuria
Paris dispatch reports Russians with the army at Gunshu Manchuria noting shifts in Japanese positions suggesting an imminent battle. From Gunshu Pass June 6 Japanese withdrawals along the front appear to be a maneuver to draw Lieut General Linevitch from prepared positions.
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Manchuria
Paris
Gunshu
Gunshu Pass
Linevitch
Japanese destroyers enter Woosung in 24 hour call
Off Gutzlaff Island two Japanese destroyers Murasame and Suzunami with Vice Admiral Arius squadron approach Woosung today and promise to stay twenty four hours Consul General Rodgers in Shanghai reports Russian collier internment and torpedo boat Bodii at Shanghai plus Beveridge returns from Europe aboard Creole in Genoa sailing to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk steamboat ad details.
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Shanghai
Murasame
Sassnami
Arius
Gutzlaff Island
Woosung
Rodgers
State Department
Yesteerday
T Woosung
Bodii
German Crown Prince Frederick William Marries Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin
The German Crown Prince and Duchess Cecilia wed with a civil ceremony at 4 PM and a religious service in the palace chapel. Attendants included European royalty, ambassadors, and nobles. The bride wore Russian silver brocade with a long train and a myrtle crown. the groom wore the First Foot Guards uniform. The crowd included Empress and Grand Duke, while Ambassador Tower attended in court dress as the ceremony opened with Mendelssohn music.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Cecilia
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Palace
Prussia
Europe
Franz Ferdinand
Austria
Francis Joseph
Michael
Russia
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Aosta
Ital
Prince Arthur
Connaught
Great Britain
Albert
Belgium
Duke
Oporto
Portugal
Ferdinand of Bourmanie
Greece
Tower
State Department
St Petersburg
First Foot Guards
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Anastasia
Mendelssohn
Dryander
Dr. Dry
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Foreign Office
Trier
von Buelow
Teamsters’ Committee
Gully
House of Commons
William Court Gully
Lord Lansdowne
M. Delcasse
Radical Party
Delessie
Mortimer Durand
Ambassdor
White House
Baron Speck von Sternburg
M. Jusserand
Ismizer
Enquists
Erguson
Engulat
Hnauist
Louisville, Hy
Baltimore & Ohio
R R. Jun
Part
Tugsiang
Beveridge
New York
Albert J. Beveridge
Genoa
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Wrencington, Steamboat Co
7Th St
Sottik
Boston
Cecilia Hla Bride
Ni Newspaper
AA Bhive
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