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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

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Washington Chosen As Seat Of Russo Japanese Peace Talks

The article reports that Washington has been selected as the site for peace negotiations between Russia and Japan to end the war. Plenipotentiaries will be named soon, with possible adjournment to a northern summer resort if heat in Washington becomes uncomfortable.

Japan Russia América Washington Roosevelt Seeh White House Hague Washington Mit Washinrgton Europe President Flo Europa St Petersburg Abhiter Miniter Cakahira Cassini Wire House Takahira Casgint Cipitas State Department Library of Old Point Comfort Norfolk Newport News Norfolk & Foot New York Aston By Sea Bea Oyster Bay United States Baron Kaneko Tikahira Marquis Ito Baron Komura Marshal Yamagata Mortimer Dunand Takahhira Britain Takafura Ines Morocco Iine London

Czar's Chiefs Resign In Navy Shakeup

Grand Duke Alexis and Admiral Avellan resign as imperial rescript relieves the navy head. The move follows harsh public criticism of the Russian maritime department after the Sea of Japan defeat. Reports cite long-standing charges of mismanagement and corruption amid ongoing naval rebuilding debates. The scene reflects political pressure and naval reform debates in St Petersburg.

Alexis Avellan St. Petersburg Grand Duke Alexia Alexander III Russia Sea of Japan Marine Department Department Clado

Confederate Veterans Reelect Officers and Plan Davis Monument

The United Confederate Veterans re-elected officers led by Lieut. Gen Stephen D. Lee and approved plans for the Jefferson Davis Monument in Richmond. Reports urged truthful history in schools, a Battle Abbey fund pursuit, and greetings from Indiana Grand Army of the Republic in Madison.

Jefferson Davis Richmond Indiana Louieville United Confederate Veterans Stephen D. Lew Mineigsino L. W. Cabell Taxus Army of Tennessee Department Clement A.vagy Georgia Army of Nashville Crescent City Madison History Battle Abbey James F. Smith Stonewall Jackson Gen. Evans South North Boards of Education Department of Archives and History Inthogiaam Avenbort Americus Aer Davis Monument Gen. Evans Fe War Charles Broadway Rouss John C Underwood Jefferson Davis Monument Association the United Daughters of the Confederacy Lee Gen. Lowry Mississippi Indiana Grand Army Indiana Department Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republicane DR Lucas Lucas United Confederet Veterans’ Convention Stephen D Lee George P Harrison Alabama

Secretary Hay Returns from Europe Trip in Improving Health

Special to The Washington Post reports Secretary of State John Hay returned from Borgne on the Baltic. He appeared healthier though not fully recovered and avoided discussing peace talks or any cabinet resignation. A message from President Roosevelt was delivered in quarantine, and Hay said his return to Washington depends on the contents of the letter.

Washington Post New York John Hay Borgne Hay Europe Warry Payne Whitney Washington Mr. Hay President Roosevelt Roosevelt Payne Whitney

German steamer Tetartos sunk by Russian Don

London June 15 German steamer Tetartos sunk May 4 in the China Sea by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don. Tetartos had no contraband on board and was en route from Otaru Japan to Tientsin with wooden goods. Crew landed at Batavia Java. Berlin reports the sinking news prominently but no immediate Russian explanation is expected.

Boarn London Don Linyds Otaru Japan Tientsin Dlesnera Flensburg Prussia Flensburg Shipping Company Batavia Java Berlin China Sea Don Fa Russia Foreign Office

Rhodes Scholar W E Verner Dies by Own Hand

W E Verner of Columbia South Carolina, winner of a Cecil Rhodes American scholarship at Oxford, committed suicide at Morganton North Carolina around 6 thirty tonight. The incident is reported from Asheville North Carolina.

W. E. Verner Columbia S.C Asheville N C W. B H. Verner Morganton N. C Here Young Verner Cecil Rhodes Oxford University England

Uneasiness in Paris Over Franco German Ties

Paris reports growing official unease over Franco German relations tied to the Moroccan question and cabinet resignations after M Deleause’s retirement. Talks between Premier Rouvier and German Ambassador Radolin continue without clear, satisfactory results as the Bourse shows sensitivity to ministerial uncertainty and heavy selling.

Bourse Paris Dain M. Deleause Offic Rouvier Radolin Rattes

Royal Wedding at Windsor Celebrates Connaught Heir Prince

Windsor marked a royal wedding as Princess Margaret of Connaught married Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. King Edward oversaw arrangements as troops and court dress brightened St George's Chapel. The couple departed Windsor for Cheshire for honeymoon before Ireland. In Christiania flags flew to honor the Windsor ceremony.

Windsor England Victoria Margaret of Connaught Duke of Connaught Gustavus Adolphus Pince Gustavus Sweden Edward St George's Chapel Cheshire Saighton Grange Countess Grosvenor Ireland Christiania Norway Winoddor Margaret of

Boston businessman dies in auto crash in Bangua

William Butler Woodbridge of Boston, vice president of Columbian National Life Insurance, was killed in a Bangua auto collision early today. Herbert Wolf of New York was seriously injured along with two others Arthur B Childs of Boston and W E Tensler, the chauffeur, who were shaken but not seriously hurt. The party mistook a road in darkness and ran into a barbed wire fence. Woodbridge, born in Chicago and thirty four, was Princeton educated and once a prominent long distance runner and track captain.

Boston Lynn Mass William Butler Woodbridge Vita Columbian National Life Insurance Company Bangua S& Herbert Wolf New York Arthur B.childs W. E. Tensler Childs Chaffeur Woodbridge Chicago Princeton College Iin

Macedonian insurgent band exterminated near Palanki

In Salonica a band of Macedonian insurgents eighty strong under Tentchett was annihilated by Turkish troops after seven hours of combat near Palanki on June 13. Turkish casualties were nine killed including two officers, with many wounded.

Salonica

Reception to Choate Among New York Guests

June 15 reception in New York hosted by the New York Bar Association honored Joseph H Choate former ambassador to Great Britain. Elihu Root presided with over 4000 guests including Grover Cleveland and Alton B Parker as they mingled amid chatter. Choate presented a marble bust of Lord Charles Russell the late lord chief justice of England to the association.

Cleveland Parker New York Joseph H Choate Great Britain New York Bar Association Elihu Root Choate Grover Cleveland Alton B. Parker Lord Charles Russell Kilowen England

Stabbed Rival on Streetcar in New York

Vincenzo Garabillo burst into a crowded Fourteenth Street streetcar and stabbed Marcelo Michelli with a stiletto. Michelli, said to have won the affection of a young woman both men pursued, was gravely wounded and may die. Michelli asked police not to search for Garabillo, suggesting friends settle the affair themselves.

Garabillo New York Fourteenth Street Avenue B Vincenzo Garabillo Marcello Michelli Garabille

Durham in the Net Big Conspiracy Charged

Philadelphia June 15 A hearing reveals Durham as a McNichol partner with three quarters of Hiltraden Plant contracts. Chief Engineer Hilt and son Henry resign. Weaver seeks reform as investigations touch city politics and federal appointees.

Cacren Durham McVichers Firm Hiltraden Philadelphia Weaver Frank H Cayen Yernel [W. Durham Lester Republican McNichol City Contractors James P Mc-Nichol Mia James FP. McNichol John M Mack Daniel J McNichol James P. McNichol Caven James Caven & Ben Jot W. Bill Bureau of Henry 3. HH Fail Hill Hicks Uitration Philadelphia Rapid Trafsit Company Counells Traction Company Presient United States Civil Service Commission Roosevelt Ths Clarence Messer Internal Revenue Elenora Park United States Mint Messer Samuel Balter Park Salter Meeser Federal Service Alfred W. Keeley Henry F .Green Civil Service Commiesion Washington D. C Clarence Moteer Theodore Roosevelt McCosch

Index to 10 Day's Issue Highlights Local News

Page spread lists items including peace envoys meeting here, Confederate appeals for fair histories, Philadelphia corruption, suburban victory by Beldame, German athletes welcomed, new court rules, labor scandal probes, Georgetown diplomas, commencement exercises, Virginia bankers, Gov Dawson remarks, horitorial comments, daily life notes, social chat, racing results, Dragnet at Alexandria, Nationals vs. Cleveland, Taft topics, smoke law scope, Georgetown president note, Crawford Cass nearing end, market deadlock, Wall Street gossip, funeral of Gen. Baird, and The Legal Record.

Philadelphia Beldame Georgetown Virginia Dawson Xing Alfonso Alexandria Nationals Cleveland the Avenue Taft Crawford Cass Wall Street Gen. Baird

Attack on Fort Monroe Described by Naval Fleet

Fort Monroe Virginia June 15 the attack force was built by Admiral Dickins fleet with torpedo boat destroyers monitors the Texas cruisers and gunboats in battle formation. The general action began after 1 o clock and developed into a close range contest full of spectacle and color.

Fort Monroe Dickins Hiia Washington Hunt Texas

Trust Agreement Formed Between Ryan and Trustees in New York

In New York on June 18 at the Buckingham Hotel a trust agreement was executed between Thomas F. Ryan and trustees led by Grover Cleveland as chairman and Georges F. Parker as secretary. The document preserves Ryan as sole owner of 502 shares bought for 2.5 million dollars and grants the trustees controlling voting authority over those shares. The pact references a plan to mutualize the Equitable Life Assurance Society and reallocate stock certificates accordingly.

New York Grover Cleveland Morgan J O’brien State Supreme Court George Weatinghouse Pittsburg Equitable Life Assurance James H Hyde Buckingham Elihu Reot Paul Cravath Thomas F. Ryan Cleveland Georges F. Parker Ryan Ryan Perces

How Venezuela Will Pay

London reports a July 22 meeting of Venezuelan bondholders to ratify a June 7 settlement with the discontedgegesellschaft and the council of foreign bondholders. The plan issues 3 percent bonds worth 152,049,925 bolivars, backed by customs duties. Venezuela's government is barred from new foreign loans until current obligations are repaid.

London Venezuela Discontegssellschaft Council of Foreign Bondholders la Guaira Puerto Cabello Ars Washington Governoment Discouragecellschaft and

Plague Reported on Vessel Arriving at Middlesboro

A fatal plague case is reported in Manchester England. An AR cook aboard a Buenos Ayres vessel, which halted at Middlesboro on June 8 after Hamburg exposure, died June 1 The ship was disinfected on arrival and officials warn precautions to prevent spread. The notice mentions Baltimore and Ohio passenger service promotions.

Cook Buenos Ayres Manchester England AR Cook Middlesboro Hamburg

Beldame Wins Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

August Belmonts famed mare Beldame surged to victory in the 900 Suburban Handicap one mile and a quarter, delivering a popular performance that secured her as the second mare to win the race in twenty two runnings. Delhi led early but faded. Proper and First Mason were strong finishers while jockey Frank ONeill rode to victory with confidence. Belmont praised trainer Fred Burlew as the key to the win and hinted at Beldames retirement to stud with a choice to breed to Medadler following the Saratoga Cup.

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