Peace Conference Named Seat Washington for Russia Japan Talks
Washington is chosen as the conference seat for peace talks between Russia and Japan after failed options. Plenipotentiaries to be named soon with plans to meet in Washington possibly by mid August or later. A peace protocol may precede a formal armistice with signatories to be arranged in the capital. The report notes delays from distance and weather as factors in scheduling.
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Washington
America
Russia
Japan
Far East
Roosevelt
Loeb
White House
Chefoo
Paris
Hague
Rusia
Turmal
Indiana Grand Army encampment elects officers at Madison
The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment at Madison closes with officer elections. Jackett of Greensburg elected department commander. A message to the United Confederate Veterans at Louisville expresses fraternal greetings and unity under one flag. A telegram from Stephen D. Lee accepts the goodwill and pledges defense of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Indian Department
Army of the Republic
Lafayette
M. D.jackett
Greensburg
United Confederate Veterans
Loutevue
Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic
D. R. Lucas
DR. Lucas
Stephen DL, Lee
Bees Drive Interurban Car Off Track In Avavash Ohio
A swarm of bees settled on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co track near Boyd Park Avavash Ind. Motorman John Fulton steered the interurban car as bees attacked the vestibule. Fulton retreated inside the car and closed the door while the bees buzzed the vestibule before a rush of air cleared them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avavash
Ind
Fort Wayne& Wabash Valley Traction Co
West Boyd Park
John Fulton
Fulton
Putton
Davis Killing Verdict at Wabash Court
In Wabash Indiana on June 16 the jury found Samuel Bayder not guilty of murder but justifiably killed Orville Davis a labor leader during a quarrel at a local brewery two weeks earlier. Hal Snyder admitted shooting Davis in sulfeloti use during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Eorohner
Samuel Bayder
Orville Davis
Focal
Hal Snyder
Davis
Bridgegroom Missing in Brookville Wedding Turnabout
In Brookville Minnesota on June 16 Andrew Riedman, intended husband of Miss Katie Baker, left for Cincinnati before the ceremony as friends awaited the wedding. Meanwhile South Bend Indiana reports the railroad firm South Bend Western Railroad Co closing a contract with George Townsemi of Indianapolis to build an electric line from South Bend to LaPorte, about 30 miles west.
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Brookville
Mnd
Andrew, Riedman
Katie Baker
Riedman
Cincinnati
South Bend
Ind
Jane
Sowth Bend Western Railroad Co
George Townsemi
Indimapolis
Laporte
Youths Involved In Likely Fatal Quarry Fight at Cambridge City
In Richmond Indiana on June 18 17 year old Vinton Weare suffered a probable fatal stab wound from a pocket knife during a fight with 16 year old William Harvey at Cambridge City. Harvey was released on two thousand dollar bond.
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Richmond
Ind
Vinton Weare
William Harvey
Cambridge City
Coun
Harvey
Electric Bitters Restores Fortunes for a Kidney Ailment
A patient recounts severe kidney disease and pain, stating Electric Bitters cured his condition. He describes relief from backache and low mood and credits the tonic with restoring health and recommending it to others with weak kidneys, liver, or stomach.
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J. N.jones
Price Ste
Chicago grand jury hears sensational Teamsters strike scandal
Grand jury testimony reveals alleged bribery and conspiracy tied to Chicago Teamsters union and coal owners. Witness John C. Driscoll describes joint actions and wage boosts, claiming President Shea of the Teamsters Union received $8000 to avert a strike during the stockyards dispute affecting 26000 workers and millions in losses.
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Chicati
Chicago
Efealy
Joh. C. Drigcoll
Associated Bulldite Trades and Coal
Qu Wkers’ Association
Particlar
Chicago Teamsters’ Union
Slate
Healy
Pranfinenc
Huth
Wil
Siete
Glite
Chari “Ey
Jona C. Griscall
Driscoll
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Nanuplovers
Tramsters’ Union
Shea
Unlon
Hays
Steamer Hart Burned Near Mackinac en Route to Detour
The passenger steamer Hart bound from Mackinac to Detour was burned a few miles from Jetour. Seven passengers and the crew were rescued by the steamer Juntate.
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Mackinac
Mich
Harrie A. Hart
Detour
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Effective For Sores
A reader from Hope Texas reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve swiftly healed cuts burns ulcers fevers sores and boils praising its effectiveness. The testimonial appears in a local drugstore advertisement endorsing the remedy.
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Bucklen
O. Ky
D. E. Gregory
Hope
J. N. Jones
Fort Monroe Battle Report of a naval attack
Fort Monroe Virginia reports a major attack by Admiral Dickens fleet on June 16. Torpedo boat destroyers led a heavy line supported by monitors Texas cruisers and gunboats in a night battle with searchlights. Fire from fort and ships, dense smoke, and dramatic glares defined the engagement as ships passed Old Point Comfort and Hampton Roads.
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Fort Monroe
Ford
Adm
Dickens
Bia
Fort Washington
Fort Hunt
Texas
Fes
Chesapeake
Old Boint Confert
Hampton Roads
van Howr
General Slocum Disaster Memorial Unveiling in Middle Village
A granite shaft memorializing victims of the General Slocum disaster was unveiled at Tacheran cemetery in Middle Village. The monument rises 20 feet high with a bronze relief of the burning steamboat and four life size figures symbolizing memory grief faith and hope.
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New York
Ckoxe
General Slocum
Fast River
Tacheran
Middle Village
Leo Avex
Ploc
Iramite
Secretary Hay Returns from Europe Ailing but Resilient
Secretary of State John Hay arrived from Europe aboard the steamer Aidle and showed illness yet was met with anticipation by President Roosevelt. A lengthy document was delivered to him at quarantine by a special messenger from the White House aboard the revenue cutter. Hay refused to divulge the contents of the message.
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New York
Joh Hay
Europe
Aidle
Roosevelt
Ymiye
Hay
Revenue
Material for the Canal Increases Shipping to Panama
The government plans larger shipments of construction material to the Isthmus of Panama for the canal. To handle the surge, an extra steamer, the City of Savannah, will begin service to the canal zone on June 25, with more vessels to be chartered as shipments grow.
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New York
Panama
Colon
City of
Savannah
Canal Mine
Kansas Farmers Need 25,000 Men for Harvest
Kansas reports to Missouri officials that 25,000 men and 2 240 teams are required to harvest crops. The 60 day harvest includes threshing and daily wages range from 1 75 to 2 50 dollars.
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Kansas City
Kansas
State Labor Deparment of
A. B. Jamison
Free Employment Department
Missouri State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Confederate Veterans Elect Officers at New Orleans Reunion
The United Confederate Veterans re elected their old officers at Louisville seen with Gens Lee Cabell and Walker. Memorial services honored the year’s distinguished dead as Nashville challenged New Orleans for 1906. Capt Harris delivered the annual address. Battle Abbey in Richmond is assured. Davis monument fund reaches $69 060. New officers include Owen Bynum Stockett and Sheekan.
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Louisville
Jung
Vileriib
Texas
Cabell
Tiga
New Orleans
Nashville
Crescent City
E. L. Powell
Lansing
Naghville
Veverdana
N!e. Harria
Micon
Warris
A. I. of
Tachina
Maison
History Campuitee
Bainle Abbey
History Committee
Battle Abbey
Richmond
Davis Monument Association
South Carolina
Hyabeth Lumpkin
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Thomas M. Owen
Department of Virginia
R. EB. Lee Bynumg
Jackayn
Bot Tenn
Ter
Tennessee
T. J. Stockett
Tex
Trans-M
Sippl
Will Ti Bheekan
Montgomery
Ala
Staf
Owen
Lamb the furniture man at the old Smith stand
A brief item notes Lamb, the furniture man, operating at the former Smith stand located at 416 East Main in Bremerton. The Daily Democrat is priced per week.
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Lamb
Old Smith Stand
E. Main
Bremre
The
Daily Democrat
the Daily Democrat
Bed Scare Prompts Patent Cure Ad
An early ad warns of a bed scare and a bad spare with abdominal pain and fear of appendicitis. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and bowel diseases including headache biliousness and constipation, guaranteed at J N Jones drug store for five cents.
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Wia. Myers
Cearfons
Ring
J. N. Jones
Dr. King
J. N. Jones Drug Store
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Troley
Goroner
Harford City
Jas. Boswell
Boas
Johnston Window Grase Co
Benjamin Jefferson
Jefferson
Indianapolis
Mquer
Jatin M. Johnson
J. M. Studebaker
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Tesmaters
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Gfticera
Army of the Republc of
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