Roosevelt to host Russian Japanese peace envoys on Mayflower
Final arrangements for President Roosevelt to receive Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries aboard the cruiser Mayflower at Oyster Bay. Leaders Komura Takahira and Wille Hassan will be formally welcomed, with luncheon and ceremonial exchanges aboard the ship before transfers to Portsmouth and onward to peace talks.
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Oyster Bay
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Roosevelt
United States
Mayflower
New York
Chattanooga
Tacoma
Outher Bay
Baron Juttaro Komura
Kogoro Takahira
Japan
Winslow
Peirce
Sergius Wille
Rosevelt
Portsmouth
N. H
Dolphin
Cralveston
Witte
Rosen
Sergius Witte
Baron Rosen
Encoye
St. Mary's Day
Maria Feoderovna
St. Nicholas
Berton Rosen
Long Island Railroad
Long Island City
Oyeater Bay
Froosevelt
Long Island
Sagamore Hill
Secret Service
M. Witte
Tlosen
Russian Empire's Russia Attitude Shapes Peace Conference Tone
Tokyo reports pessimism over the peace conference amid public reactions to petitions and statements by M. Witte. Many doubt Russia's good faith, while others expect Witte and associates to present credentials satisfactorily and fear Japan may be pressured into concessions.
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Tokio
M. Witte
Russia
Ithesia
Japan
Grasshoppers Ravage El Paso Vegetation at Night
A grasshopper plague sweeps El Paso Texas destroying vegetation and blotting out street and electric lights at night as insects overwhelm the area.
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el Paso
Texas
Three Thousand Slavs Surrender on Sakhalin
Washington reports the Japanese legation relayed that at Hamdasa on July 31 a surrender occurred after Liapinov requested a cease in hostilities due to shortages. General Koizumi accepted terms. about seventy officers and 3200 men were taken prisoner near Tseuran following cavalry actions and pursuit.
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Hamdasa
Sakhalin
Palem
Tseuran
Parlementaire
Haumdasa
Tribiti
Koizumi
Line Pinoy
Conflict Looms as Forces Near Tumen River
Reports from Tokio on August 4 say advance guards of the opposing force south of the Tumen River are within rifle range. An early clash is considered likely.
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Tumen
Tokio
Tumen River
Rainbound Manchuria Impedes Artillery Trains
Reports from Godzayadani Manchuria dated August 4 describe almost tropical rains. The hills have become impassable for artillery trains hindering operations and suggesting major actions are underway or imminent.
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Godzayadani
Manchuria
Men Battling Yellow Fever In New Orleans
In New Orleans a group of workers confronts yellow fever during a severe outbreak. Doctors, laborers, and city officials coordinate sanitation drives and care for affected neighborhoods as the fighting persists.
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New Orleans
Weather Woes Hit Army Health After Rainy Spells
The long period of alternating rain and intense sun is described as having a depressing effect on the army’s health, with soldiers suffering from the harsh climate and inconsistent weather patterns.
Strike on Novorossiisk railway ends with mass casualties
Official report from St. Petersburg states troops confronted striking workers trying to stop a mail train departure. One Cossack was killed before infantry opened fire, killing thirty strikers and wounding twenty two as the crowd advanced.
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St. Petersburg
Novorossiski = Vladi Kavkag
Japanese advance in Manchuria and Korean fronts reported
Dispatches from Korea allege a simultaneous Japanese push from Kuanchedart toward Musaret and Platasbang passes while northern columns face Russian pressure. It says Itusshan losses are insignificant and Japanese warships patrol Peter the Great Bay near Vindivostok. Chinese reports note Japanese activity in southern Manchuria and rapid establishment of trade with Yin Kow as 5,000 Japanese suitors arrive.
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Godzy
Manchuria
Korea
Kuanchedart
Musaret
Platasbang
Peter the Great Bay
Vindivostock
Russian
Yin Kow
Attempt on Stolypine in Sarafest Governor’s Car
An assassination attempt in Sarafest targeted M. Stolypine, governor of the region, as he drove. Three shots were fired but caused no injury. Also, Kamimura, a Japanese commander, departed New York aboard the Cestic to oversee the new battleship Kateri not yet ready for sea for a year.
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Japan
Russia
Atkarsk
Rusia
M. Stolypine
Sarafest
New York
Kamimura
Kolestvensky
Tokiwara
Cestic
Kateri
Scotland
Colombian Canal WorkersArrive as Panama Pact Advances
Four hundred Cr tagena contract canal laborers arrive in Colon Aur and more are expected. Two hundred West Indian laborers have also arrived, marking progress in the Colombia Panama labor arrangement.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Wilson says he will skip vacation for agriculture probe
Secretary Wilson will not take his annual vacation to supervise the investigation into the Department of Agriculture. Pinchot will oversee western forest reserve tours in his absence. Evidence of scandals at weather and animal bureaus found baseless. Mrs Hyde seeks salary for her husband, currently under Justice Department scrutiny.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Adacanes
Gitterd Pinchot
Pinchot
Sam
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
John Hyde
Bureau of Statistics
Europe
Department
Department of Justice
Hyde
Milwaukee grand jury indicts Pfeister in $14,000 larceny case
Milwaukee August 4 The grand jury indicted Charles F Pfeister and four others on charges including larceny bribery and perjury. Pfeister allegedly deposited 14 000 for the Wisconsin Rendering Co to secure a city garbage contract but kept the funds. The other indictments involve bribery and perjury. The panel has rendered 183 indictments to date and will reconvene August 22.
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Charles $F. Pfeister
Milwaukee County
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Agathst
Charies
Pfeister
John PF. Dittmar
Gieorre
Retchert
Stveney A. Menten
Schulta
Ely
Williamson Trial Ends in Hung Jury in Oregon Case
In Portland the United States district court discharged a six to six hung jury after over forty hours of deliberation in the Williamson Gessner Biggs conspiracy case. The trial will resume August 28 with Judge William A. Hunt presiding.
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Ore
United States District Court Today
DeHaven
United States
J. N. Williamson
van Geasner
Marion ©. Biggs
William A. Hunt
Montana
Williamson, Gessner and Biggs
Taft Arrives in Manila Amid Water Pageant
Secretary of War Taft and party landed on the steamship Manchuria at 10 this morning in Manila. The arrival was celebrated with a spectacular water pageant.
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Manila
Taft
Manchuria
Both Sides Gain In Denver And Rio Grande Strike
Denver and Rio Grande railroad and Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes report gains amid a strike. Officials say track crews are being replaced. union president Wilson claims replacements are incompetent but orderly conduct remains. In a separate note, Berlin reports Emperor William orders transfer with military honors for bones of French prisoners from the Franco Prussian War.
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Rio Grande
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Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Union
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Pio Grande
Brotherhood
Wilson
Jie
Puerto
Mave
Berlin
France
William
President considers federal control to fight yellow fever
President Roosevelt directed Surgeon General Wyman to evaluate Governor Blanchard’s plea for federal takeover of the yellow fever crisis in New Orleans. Wyman will consult with Secretary Shaw and marine hospital officials to determine the best federal role, citing precedents at Brunswick and Hampton.
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Roosevelt
Wyman
The
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Blanchard
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans
Shaw
Marine Hospital Service
Brunswick
Soldiers
Hampton
Chase
Officials Seek Federal Help in Yellow Fever Campaign
New Orleans moves to ask President Roosevelt to take charge of the fight against yellow fever with Surgeon General Wyman expected to join soon. The public seeks renewed confidence as cases and deaths rise, hundreds flee the city, and nearby St Tammany offers refuge without a quarantine. Southern Pacific resumes freight to Texas as the outbreak strains local controls.
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New Orleans
Montral
South
Roosevelt
United States
Wyman
Coton Exchange
Louisiana
Board of Health Institute
St. Tammanrish
St Tammany
Haven
Joes
Texas
Southern Pacific
Fay
Health report notes new case in Jefferson parish
New Orleans August 4 report by Dr. C M Brady traveling inspector of the state board of health notes a larger share of non foreign names in today list and mentions another case in Jefferson parish as the disease appears among elements of the community.
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New Orleans
C. Mito Brady
State Board of Health
Jefferson Parish
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