13 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1905
Page
1
Inspectors of Marine Hospital Service report hopeful progress with tolls rising. Total deaths reach 142 with 25 new sub foci and 188 sub foci overall as tremtine outbreak continues.
Portsmouth progress at the Washington conference dims pessimism as Russia and Japan discuss first of twelve terms. M. Witte presses for public disclosure and rejects secrecy, while both sides remain firm on indemnity and Sakhalin yet agree on seriatim consideration. Sessions run four hours with no conclusion.
In Philadelphia on August 12, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters re elected President Cornelius W Shea amid mixed sentiment. His sole opponent Daniel Furman of Chicago lost 129 to 121, while secretary treasurer Edward L Turley was defeated 125 to 113 by Thomas L Hughes. Seven vice presidents from the Shea faction were chosen.
James R. Keene's Sysonby won the Great Republic Stakes at Saratoga exposing the field in a mile and a quarter race worth 29000 to the winner. Olseau and Broomstick followed three lengths back while Mohawk II took the Hopeful at 16490. five favorites fell.
A source fragment warns of a potential general conflagration that could involve the shedding of blood across many countries. It notes heightened tensions and references escalating hostilities with possible wide-reaching consequences for international stability.
In Diutowe woods a meeting of 2,000 socialists was disrupted when Cossacks and infantry opened fire. Two socialists were killed, eighteen wounded, and 458 arrested. Over the past forty eight hours authorities report more than 1,005 revolutionists arrested in Warsaw.
Aug 12. Confidence on both sides grows that today’s meeting may end the Washington conference abruptly if talks fail. Oyama is ready to attack Linevitch if negotiations break down, while Russia rejects indemnity and cession of Sakhalin though accepting other points with conditions.
Dispatches from Portsmouth indicate the peace conference likely to end with no accord as Japanese plenipotentiaries hold firm and demands show little abatement. The two nations are far apart and a final adjournment seems likely with Whittemore sailing for Europe soon.
Judge Ira A. Abbott former associate justice of New Mexico’s Supreme Court dedicated the Abbott memorial library in South Pomfret Vermont. The ceremony drew many locals as Abbott, born in South Pomfret, gave the presentation speech before departing for New Mexico.
Tokio reports the Russian cruiser Pallada, sunk at Port Arthur, has been refloated this morning. The recovery marks a notable naval development as reports confirm the vessel’s resurfacing in the harbor.
The Iroquois of Rochester defeated the Temeraire of Toronto off Somerville in a triangular race added by changing winds. The defender won by 12 minutes 50 seconds with an official time of 5 02 56 for the Iroquois and 5 15 46 for the Temeraire.
Baltimore on August 12 reports a dramatic second day of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta. A tropical storm dampened crowds of about 25 000 to 6 000 before races, then the weather cleared for superb racing. The senior eight event saw the Argonaut of Toronto edge the Nassaus of New York by ten feet in 7 22 15 as the Detroit Boat Club placed third. The Ariels of this city won the intermediate four from the Arundels and Severens. Frank Greer of East Boston took the senior singles title, and the Metropolitan Rowing Club beat Union Boat Club in the intermediate pairs. The Mound City Rowing Club upset the New York Athletic Club in the international four with a late surge, while Ravenswood beat Potomac in the intermediate doubles.
Forests burn between Slate Creek and St Joe in eastern Idaho and western Montana with 5000 acres reportedly destroyed this year. In Canada, fires rage along the Kootenay river near Nelson and threaten ranches, while Jubilee mountain near Ymir is aflame destroying Dundee mine buildings and isolating the Ymir mine.
An aeronaut named Pierroy fell from a balloon into a Barcelona street today and was killed instantly. The incident occurred in the city center during a public display, leaving spectators stunned and authorities investigating the accident.
Northern Pacific officials declare no returnees by noon are fired and must reapply as outsiders. They report two settlement offers were rejected, one outlining acceptable terms and another for a salary raise and union agent presence, while claiming most vacancies are filled. President Perham says outlook improved as more strike-breakers quit.
Manila Aug 12 A grand ball in the marble hall of the government house honored Miss Alice Roosevelt. The event drew thousands with foreign and American ladies in native costumes. Miss Roosevelt wore a regal gown presented by Filipino ladies after three months of work. Rear Admiral Enquist of the Russian navy attended with his staff. The Taft party plans to sail tomorrow at 3 o clock aboard the Logan for a southern trip.
Mrs Du Bois wife of Senator Fred T Du Bois of Idaho a guest with Secretary Taft was thrown from a carriage in Manila and taken to a hospital where she lay unconscious for three hours her injuries were not dangerous She saved the infant governess and the Staffords baby during the incident
Manila reports after a week in the islands that leaders opposing tariff cuts now favor free trade. Rep Grosvenor says a Payne amendment will push free pine products and expect passage is favorable amid the Dingley tariff debate.
The Radom police chief sustained numerous wounds from bomb fragments during an attack today. Local authorities cordon the scene as investigators probe the incident and identify suspects.
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