Peace Conference Awaits Russian Reply In Neat Pause
The Portsmouth session waits for Emperor William or the Russian reply as Roosevelt mediates a peace proposal. Baron Kaneko arrives in Oyster Bay to discuss terms, while London officials say Japan’s demands are moderate and unlikely to change.
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Baron Kaneko
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Kaneko
Japan
London
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Sulu Sultan Proposes Marriage To Miss Roosevelt
Secretary Taft arrives in Manila with Miss Roosevelt for a grand parade. The Sultan of Sulu and his retinue occupy the grand stand as thousands of Moros partake in festive events including caribou and bull fights. The Sultan offers marriage to Miss Roosevelt to become Sultana of the archipelago.
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Taft
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Miss Roosevelt
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Archipelago
New York Spanish War Veterans Gather at Niagara Falls
Several thousand Spanish American War veterans convene in Niagara Falls for the state encampment. Mayor Cutler welcomes delegates as routine business is conducted, with tours to the falls, a moonlit ride, and a Bedell House reception planned. Officers to be elected, including Department Commander Capt. Charles A. Simmons, who is favored for re election. Auxiliary meets tomorrow with Mrs. William D. Young presiding.
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W. Cutler
Falls
New Jersey State Federation of Labor Opens Twenty Seventh Convention
The twenty seventh annual convention of the New Jersey State Federation of Labor opened in the assembly chamber at the state capitol in Trenton with broad attendance. President Cornelius Ford and Governor Stokes attended. the mayor delivered the welcome. The two day session will consider resolutions for tougher laws protecting organized labor in New Jersey.
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N. J
Twen
New Jersey State Federation of Labor
Assembly
State
Cornelius Ford
Vernor Stokes
New Jersey
Nine Die in Freight Train Collision Near Butte
Butte Montana Aug 21 Nine persons were killed and thirteen injured when a crowd of merrymakers from Columbia Gardens returning aboard a trolley car collided with a freight train on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway. Names include Maude Johnson Maggie Herrington and Vere Haughton among the dead. Prepare to Welcome Redmond in San Francisco Irish societies plan for his address before sailing home.
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Maggie Klef
Sadie Smith
Chris Weld
Vere Haughton
Maggie Herrington
Redmond
San Francisco
Cal
Wiliam WH. K. Redmond
John Redmond
Austraia
Ity
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Ety
Mrg. Redmond
Attempted assassination of Queen Margherita on Alpine tour
An assassination attempt targeted Queen Margherita, mother of King Victor Emmanuel, as she drove near Little St Bernard. Her car struck a stone barricade and overturned. Five occupants escaped with alarm but no injuries were reported.
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Margherita
Victor Emanuel
Alps
Thirteenth Session Irrigation Congress Opens in Portland
The thirteenth national irrigation congress opened in Portland Oregon with delegates from western and eastern states and foreign guests, focusing on federal aid for irrigation, forestry, and colonization. Governor Pardee presided as sessions outlined five technical sections and plans for exhibitions and discussions through Friday.
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National Irrigation Congress
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Bureau of Forestry
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Frederick H. Newell
Unite
Ites Reclamation
H. B. Williams
Weather Bureau
Charles W. Eberlein
Pacifi Land Department
Ocean Race Starts From Marblehead For Halifax Trek
Marblehead Mass Aug 3 The Odin race to Halifax for yachts over thirty feet beam began from Marblehead Rock amid thousands of spectators. The 360 mile course heads 240 miles straight to Cape Sable with finish in Halifax harbor. Delegates from many U S and Canadian ports attend a metal polishers conference in Los Angeles, with sessions running through most of the week.
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British India Sides With Lord Curzon After Resignation
Simla Aug 21 Lord Curzon the viceroy of India has resigned after a bitter clash over the army administration plan. Public sympathy favors Curzon while Kitchener gains de facto viceroy status with boosted prestige. Native opinion places power with Kitchener.
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British India
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Kedleston
India
Curzon
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Funeral of the Late A Kempenich Today
The funeral for the late A Kempenich, a noted Peralta merchant, was held at 9 this morning from his brother L Kempenichs residence on West Railroad Avenue. The Elks lodge led by RoW D Bryan provided a eulogy and prayers by Samuel Neustadt. Widowed wife distraught by loss did not attend. burial occurred at Fairview Cemetery with many relatives and out of town friends present.
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Citizen
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West Railroad Avenue
Elks Lodge
Thia City
Kempenieh
Row. D. Bryan
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Elks
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Kempenich
A. Borders
Ahe
Fairview Comet Pry
Defaulter Wilkinson Rumor Circulates in Hot Springs
Report says C. M. Wilkinson, defaulter manager of RK Massey Co, is in Hot Springs Arkansas with a former city woman. The note from Wilkinson to a friend hints at his departure from El Paso and uncertain deficit amount. Inquiries await stock invoices to fix losses. officials remain reticent though losses may be larger than first thought. National tennis championships gather in Newport Rhode Island with three sections including doubles and singles leading to Ward and Whent as current holders.
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Rk, Massey & Co
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Wilkinson
el Paso
Bo Massey & Co
Newport
R. 1
United States
East
Ward and Whent
Yellow Fever In New Orleans Enters Sixth Week
New Orleans, Aug 21. The yellow fever scourge shows a continued decline. Deaths to date total 201 and 1048 cases reported. Authorities and public health officials note the fever’s transmission by mosquitos is waning and the epidemic is moving beyond the stage of a serious outbreak.
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New Orleans
New Cares
Cere Orleans Wines & Velock P
Poland Strikes Over Assembly Representation Rights
A general strike in Poland, proclaimed amid protests over representation in the national assembly, paralyzed Warsaw trains as Vistula railway workers quit. Police and Cossacks clashed with armed socialists attempting to enter the city, eight socialists killed and others arrested, with factory workers in Warsaw Ode and Poblanse joining the walkout.
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Poland
Vistula
Ode
Poblance
Cotton ginners report 1904 crop total 13,699,279 bales
Washington reports the census bureau supplemental tally fixes the 1904 cotton crop ginned at 13,699,279 bales half-bales counted, rising from 13,507,782. The Cotton Situation notes Texas rain rumors affect trade but no firm crop impact yet. Montana labor delegates arrive for the state federation of labor convention in Great Falls with plans for session debates.
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Census Bureau
New York
Miller & Co
Texas
Texay
Teunenes
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