Peace Conference Talk at White House With Japanese Minister
President Roosevelt met by special appointment with Japanese minister Takahira at the White House. A long conference followed as efforts to bring belligerents to direct negotiations were contemplated. Other ambassadors from Britain Russia and Germany were kept informed as the peace effort was discussed. Results of the talks were not released, but Tokyo reported a decisive Japanese victory. The president and diplomats outlined potential bases for peace discussions.
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Washington
Rojestvensky
Korean Straits
Far East
Roosevelt
M. Takahira
Mr. Takahira
White House
Takahira
Japan
Grubstake Dispute Divides Nicola Coal Holdings
In Spokane County superior court, Worthington Belden and John Fitch gain a half interest in three Nicola region coal and iron companies after proving Hartman profited from unreported discoveries. Injunctions halt further disposals while Horace Kimball surveys the accounting. The Western Coal and Iron Company of Tacoma, Nicola Coal and Coke Company, and the British Columbia Coal Company are involved with stocks tied up and to be divided.
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Seattle
Superior Court
Spokane County
Worthington Belden
John Fitch
Nicola
S. Andrew Hartman
Hartman
Belden
Finch
Belden and Fitch
Horace Kimball
Western Coal and Iron Company
Tacoma
Nicola Coal and Coke Company
British Columbia Coal Company
Zeigler, Millionaire Baking Powder Backer, Dies at Home
Stamford report says William Zeigler financier of polar expeditions died at his home on Great Island after an October accident left him injured and ill since. He was a well known Stamford figure and financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
William Zeigler
Great Island
Wall Street Denial Over Amalgamated Copper President
The Times in Seattle reports officials deny Charles Sweeny of Spokane is or will be a candidate for president of Amalgamated Copper. A New York dispatch confirms no consideration of the Westerner for the role and notes Montana affairs require no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
the Times
Wall Street
Charles Sweeny
Spokane
Amalgamated Copper Company
Big Copper Combine
Sweeny
New York
Times Today
Amalgamated Company
American Boat Wins Race for Kaiser’s Cup
The Atlantic, American yacht, finished first in the Kaiser cup race crossing the Atlantic in 11 days 16 hours 22 minutes. Hamburg the German contender finished off Scilly Islands next morning as Capt. Barr and Wilson Marshall praise a smooth passage with a single gale and record daily sail of 341 knots.
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Lizard
Bishop Lighthouse
Hamburg
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Scilly Islands
Barr
Wilson Marshall
Marshall
ASK PRESIDENT NOT TO CALL AN EXTRA SESSION
Senator Elkins told the president his committee would reassemble two or three weeks before the next session to frame a report on railroad rate hearings. Elkins urged against an extraordinary session, noting the December long session would cover major questions, with Cullom agreeing. The president has not committed but is considering a mid October date.
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Washington
Elkins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
Senate
Cullom
Illinois
Public Wins Gas Fight in City of Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on May 29 the Republican organization led by Insurance Commissioner Israel Durham abandoned its effort to extend the city gas works lease to the United Gas Improvement Company for 75 years. Thomas Dolan, president of the company, withdrew his proposal to advance the city 25 million dollars in exchange for the extension after talks with Durham, State Senator McNichol, and Select Councilman C S Eger. Mayor Weaver calls the move a victory for the people and notes injunction cases against his removal of city officials remain pending.
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Philadelphia
Republican “‘Organization
Israel Durham
United Gas Improvement Company
Thomas Dolan
Durham
McNichol
C. S. Eger
Improvement Company
Weaver
Isthmian canal commission sets supply stations in three ports
Washington May 29 The Isthmian canal commission established purchasing and supply stations at New York New Orleans and San Francisco. It decided these three ports are the best to assemble supplies for the canal and to ship out such supplies.
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Washington
The
Isthmian Canal Commission
New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
Stanford triumphs in four oared lap streak race win
In Victoria on May 29 Stanford defeated Victoria by a length and a half in a four oared lap streak race while the University of Washington beat a junior Victoria four by two lengths.
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Victoria
B. C
Stanford
University of Washington
Some Day I May Be Growing Old Poem
A verse from the New York Globe traces a child and adult through life toward aging. It follows a six year old, a twenty year old, a forty year old, and an eighty year old granddad as they confront time and the inevitability of growing old with reflective, steady cadence. The poem uses simple scenes to convey a universal passage of life.
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New York Globe
Doctor and patient conspire to alter eye color in St Petersburg
A young man asks an oculist to perform an unprecedented cosmetic eye operation. He plans to ink the left iris to match the right blue eye, using needles and india ink. The attempt ends as police arrest Konstantin V Proker, matching the description except for eye color.
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St. Petersburg
Ocusist
Eyes as Evidence in a Nihilist Escape
A fugitive, hiding his blue eyes behind a white eye and yellow beard, appeals to an oculist. The doctor, noting no common eye color match, helps him evade suspicion by declaring the patient’s eyes a scientific contribution. The man slips across the border and sails for the United States.
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United States
Indianapolis
Merchant Line Rates From Grays Harbor to West Coast Ports
A shipping notice lists freight rates from Grays Harbor to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Second class fares are $8.00 to San Francisco and $13.50 to Los Angeles. First class rates are $10.00 to San Francisco and $17.50 to Los Angeles.
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Rays Harbor
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Grays Harbor
Professional Cards for Doctors PaArl Smits and Karshner
Professional cards list two physicians PaArl Smits M D and W M Karshner M D. The listing presents their names and medical credentials in a succinct card format.
Physicians and Surgeons Office Hours Listed
The notice lists doctors Dr Smits Dr Karshner and others with office locations at Aberdeen General Hospital and nearby blocks. It provides daily hours: mornings and afternoons with several evening slots and telephone numbers for contact.
Local Medical and Legal Offices Listed with Contacts
Dr M A Smoot osteopathic physicians with offices in Postoffice block offering varied hours and regional transport times. C Cross and E H Fox attorneys at Zelaska and Postoffice blocks. Robert E Taggart practicing in Dabney Block. W Mason drafts plans and estimates from 94 Heron Street with a 30 year building experience and phone numbers 1884 1543 626 provided.
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Osteopathic Physicians
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Heron Street
Safety debated on railways and dental reform across nations
A Public Opinion writer compares 1901 English railway accidents with American safety, noting derailments and injuries in Britain while praising U S brakes and caution. The piece also spotlights German municipal dentists in Strasbourg and St Petersburg, arguing for preventive medicine and dental care as public concerns alongside civic investments.
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Englsh
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
Westinghouse
Elephant accident in Ceylon injures hunter in rifle mishap
A hunter and his friend pursued elephants in Ceylon when the friend dropped his rifle during a startled escape. The wounded elephant seized the abandoned gun and fired, injuring the hunter in the ankle. Sir Frederick Saunders was present.
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Hunter
Sir Frederick Saunders
Ceylon
British Press Signals Jiu Jitsu Push For Army
The article notes a strong effort to introduce jiu Jitsu into the British army. It contrasts this with a humorous remark about life expectancy and appetite differences between women and men, claiming women live longer because they eat less.
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Amalgamated
Tam
Independent
C. E. Burrows Co., Ag
Aberdeen, Wash
Paarl Smits, M. D
W. M. Karshner, M. D
Physicians and Surgeons
Karshner
Red Cross Pharmacy
Aberdeen General Hospital
Dr. Watkins
Crowther-Wooding Block
of¢ and
Heron Streets
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
M. Robb Stapp
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Lone
M. A. Smoot
Aberdeen
Portland
All Points East
Ocosta
Bea Wlery Naorigh
Points
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
N. P. Ry. Co
Portland, Oregon
G. Kinnison
Market Street
C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Zelaska Block
Street
E . H. Fox
R Robert E. Taggart
Dabney Block
W. Mason
City
Germany
New York Tribune
Strasburg
Russia
Ae TV Pacific
Toronto
Montreal
Atlantic Lines
Phil S. Locke
J. W. Draper
H. A. Tereda & CO
South G
Zelasko
F Street
A. Ingebright Sen
G Street
Continental
O. C
Heron
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
Heron and
F Streets
J. A. Moller
Meron
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Wishkah
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
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