STEP TOWARD PEACE NO OFFER OF MEDIATION
President to act as friendly channel of communication as peace talks between Russia and Japan appear under way. Cassini reports to Tsarist officials. Takahira and diplomats monitor progress at the White House and Tsarskoe Selo. No formal peace offer. officials say the situation remains delicate and classified.
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St. Petersburg
Takahira
White House
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Count Cassini
Count Lamsdorff
Legatum
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Peace prospects fade as Czar yet defers terms with Japan
The article reports cautious hope for peace as Russia signals openness to Japan terms while the Czar insists on continuing the war. Washington officials seek a joint approach with Takahira to obtain Japan's position, and Italy backs peace efforts. Britain, as Japan's ally, remains cautious after the Russian fleet’s destruction. Ambassadors discussed East Asian tensions with President Roosevelt.
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Russia
Tokyo
Washington
Great Britain
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London
Ita
White House
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Italy
United States
Roosevelt
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Orient
Russia to Hold Off on Peace Until End of War
Vienna dispatch reports Russia informed its diplomats that peace is not yet possible and that when it comes, negotiations will be with Spain independent of foreign intervention. Count Cassini in Washington was told of the stance as the war continues.
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Japan
Takahira
Count Cassini
White House
Meyer
Mr Takahira
Baron Speck von Stemnburg
Washington
Mortimer Durand
Europe
St Petersburg
Vienna
Russia
Ppan
Decisive Step by Russians Darkens War Outlook
From Saint Petersburg and Paris dispatches on June 8 reveal Russia seeking Japan peace terms after a ministerial council meeting. President Roosevelt’s mediation appears to be strengthening prospects for peace talks, with Ambassadors Meyer and Cassini involved and limited public comment from officials. Preparations for continued war persist, including troop and horse mobilizations, while Paris reports cautious optimism about Russian efforts. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE. Storage Dept. of Union Trust Co. is perfectly equipped for the execution of orders for moving, packing, shipping, and storing household goods. Offices, Md 7.
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Council of Ministers
Tsarkoe-Selo
Washington
Paris
Russia
Japan
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Roosevelt
Tde
Associated Press
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Czar
Dept. of Union Trust Co
Smithsonian official accused of fifteen year embezzlement
William W. Karr, longtime disbursing officer of the Smithsonian Institution, was arrested at his Baltimore Street home charged with embezzling about 46,000 from institution funds. Detectives seized a loaded revolver, and Karr confessed concerns about the missing money after Treasury overdrawn notices triggered an audit revealing a 46 000 shortage over roughly fourteen to fifteen years.
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Smithsonian Institution
Maller, Peck
First Precinct
Karr
Thia
Smitheonian
Mgr. Karr
Smithtonian
Whiting Ln Dorsey
Langley
Treasury Department
Richard Hathbun
Mgr Beach
Mr Karr
Police Department
Mr. Karr
Detective Muller
Giant Fraud Suit Involving California Gold Firm
Chicago reports the Great Western Gold Company suits the estate of millionaire Peter L Kimberly who died in Chicago. The firm alleges a conspiracy with former Gold Company officers to double sell mining property for 2 million dollars with over 700 thousand funneled to conspirators. Also sued is W F Snyder of Salt Lake City for arranging the scheme. Most stockholders reside in St Louis Kansas City and Iowa with company affairs run from Rapids Iowa.
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Chicago
Great Western Gold Company of
California
Peter L. Kimberly
Kimberly
Wragt Weaterh Company
Minig
Great Western Company
BH. F
St. Louis
Kansas City
Iowa
Rapids
Seven Die As Wisconsin Central Train Plunges Into Creek
Seven people are believed drowned after a westbound Wisconsin Central passenger train plunged from a damaged bridge into Red Cedar Creek near Colfax. Engineer George Phillips and fireman Severns are among the dead. two other workers escaped as cars sank. The smoking car remained half-submerged and the rest stayed on the line as floodwaters undermined the bridge.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad
Steen
Colfax
George Phillips
Severns
Woman defies label league in treason charge
Mrs. Sue M. Simpson wraps herself in an American flag and challenges expulsion from the Women's International Union Label League at Hull House, claiming she will seek justice from the federation after alleging chaotic league affairs.
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Sue M. Simpson
Chicago
Women’s International Union Label League
Mayme Brettell
Hull House Boads
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Mrs. Simpson
Beriah Wilkins Dies Suddenly in Washington
Beriah Wilkins editor and publisher of The Washington Post died suddenly at his residence 1711 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest after a chest pain following a two hour city drive. He was a former banker congressman and journalist known for independence and fair dealing at The Post. His two sons John F and Robert O were Princeton graduates active in the business. Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery planned with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Washington
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Marysville
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Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
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Princeton University
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King Alfonso Warmly Welcomed in London Visit
King Alfonso of Spain toured London in open carriage amid vast crowds and grand pageantry. Luncheon at Guildhall hosted by Lord Mayor John Pound followed by a ball. weather allowed open display for first time. A motor car fire near Bond Street prompted a safe return to Buckingham Palace.
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Pearl Necklace Found After Loss in Philadelphia
Mrs Warburton’s five thousand dollar pearl necklace was found in the street by a boy named Bernard Cahilly. The jeweler valued them at one thousand dollars and notified the owner. A detective intervened as the boy and mother were about to return the pearls. No reward had been paid by nightfall. Government sale of old materials at South Capitol and B streets, by Sloan & Co, today at 2 p.m. then at Seven teenth and Paave.
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Norway Cuts Bond but Prepared to Resort to Arms
The Storthing of Norway proclaims sovereignty and dissolves union with Sweden. It authorizes retired council members to govern until further notice and signals readiness to defend independence by force if needed. The address to King Oscar seeks peaceful cooperation in selecting a Bernadotte prince, with possible consideration of Waldemar of Denmark.
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