Peace talks drift as Russia vows to honor its war debt
Aug 24 Oyster Bay report says peace with Japan hinges on negotiations. Roosevelt urges restraint while dispatches from Portsmouth and St. Petersburg show Russia reiterating its resolve to reject indemnity terms. Witte signals potential move Saturday as Vindivestock fortifications complicate a strike.
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Russian forces report fighting near Viadivostock and Korea
The Russian advances say heavy artillery at Viadivostock fortress approaches is nearly exhausted. General Linevitch cites August 20 actions pushing Japanese from Lagovtzeakzy and Lehmidzy areas and from south of Mopeyschan, with three Russian columns forcing retreat toward Zendjan. A Japanese detachment attempting to move on Kiaaujeroujou was repulsed in Korea.
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Peace prospects dim yet not hopeless in Russian talk
Portsmouth dispatches report ongoing efforts for peace despite pessimism. President Wilson presses for a settlement while Emperor Nicholas balks at Japan's terms including a 1,200,000,000 yen indemnity. Witte offers compromise options and signals distrust of statements from Saint Petersburg.
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Japanese compromise proposal opposed by Lamsdorff and allies
Cablegrams report direct talks underway between Emperor Nicholas and President Roosevelt after opposition from Lamsdorff and others to yesterday’s compromise plan.
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Battleship Kearsarge Sinks Schooner in Fog Collision
The battleship Kearsarge collided with the kerosene schooner Gallup five miles northeast of Point Judith and towed the disabled craft into Newport harbor. The Gallup capsized after the hit, with Captain John Andrews and his son rescued by Kearsarge crew. Loss to owners cited as under $500.
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Rainbow flagship goes ashore near Agusan River mouth
The Philippine cruiser Rainbow flagship of the squadron with Rear Admiral Relter aboard ran aground at the mouth of the Agusan River Bu tjan Bay. A report to Rear Admiral Train says Rainbow is not damaged and resting.
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Want Texas Central to Forfeit Charter
Austin Texas August 24 It was learned today from a Texas railroad commission member that tomorrow the attorney general will file suit for forfeiture of charter against the Houston and Texas Central railroad. The ground is that its stock is owned and controlled by the Southern Pacific railroad in violation of Texas constitution. Litigation mirrors prior attempts to bring Southern Pacific interests into court.
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Cloudburst Devastates Colorado Towns killing nine
A cloud burst near Rhode canyon caused a torrent that swept Berwind and Tabasco in Colorado. At least nine people drowned and property losses reach hundreds of thousands, primarily affecting Colorado Fuel & Iron and Colorado & Southern Railway assets. Communication is down and relief teams struggle to reach the canyon.
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Lightning Flares Through Bush Terminal Warehouses
A fire sparked by lightning caused over a half million dollars in damage to Bush Terminal Warehouse Co. stores 39 to 41 at Forty-fourth Street, Brooklyn. The blaze, fed by cotton bales, burned a large, modern complex across blocks 44th to 58th, while fireboats and scarce water hindered firefighting.
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Explosion Aboard Naptha Ship Mulberry Hill
A thunderstorm off Staten Island ignited the naptha laden ship Mulberry Hill midbay between Tompkinsville and Stapleton. Fireboats arrived as lightning hit the mainmast and a hatch blew open amid successive explosions. Twenty four crew members escaped to Stapleton with alarms failing to spur faster action.
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Bernadotte May Sit on Norway's Throne
Aug 24 dispatch reports that govern ment circles now favor Prince Bernadotte's accession to the Norwegian throne after the Sweden Norway union dissolution. King Oscar reportedly will decide once the union ends, with an affirmative outcome possible.
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Japanese Transport Kinjo Sunk After Collision
A Japanese transport Kinjo was sunk in a collision with the British steamer Baralon on August 22 in the Indian Ocean. About 127 Japanese soldiers were drowned in the disaster.
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Chicago Police Stymied in Effie Mize Murder Case
The murder of Mrs. Effie Mize remains unsolved as police drop suspicions on Kacey after Tracey’s alibi. No further arrests occur and investigators lack new leads. In a second item, the steam ketch Albatross caught fire in the English Channel and burned to a total loss with all crew saved.
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Fever Eradication Costs and Mortality Update
Report to 6 p m shows new cases 44, total 1600 with 226 deaths. New foci 10, total 360, remaining under treatment and a note that eradicating fever will require 300000 to reach affected points.
Fever Situation In New Orleans Calls For Controls
New Orleans August reports show fever under control but fear of epidemic prompts federal plans to restrict travel between New Orleans and infected Louisiana areas. Italians and other foreigners are blamed for creating infection nests and returning to the city. The death toll rose, while a new case appeared in St Bernard Parish at Terre Aux House. A citizens committee will meet Monday to review financing of the fight, with a funds goal of 300 600 and daily cash and checks arriving.
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Lost in berry swamps near Veronabe Michigan
A search party found Mrs. J. Vieher and five others, including two children and Mrs. Fisher’s child, in the blueberry swamps north of Veronabe after they strayed from camp seeking lunch. They were four miles from camp near No Man’s Pond and expected to recover. Described as badly scratched yet in good condition for recovery.
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France to call bluff of sultan over Moroccan arrest
Paris reports a cabinet decision to demonstrate against Morocco if the sultan does not release Bouztan, a French Algerian merchant arrested at Ghapb on the frontier. A final demand will be sent to the sultan with the threat of marching troops to Oudja and a possible occupation if refused.
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Giant Powder Explosion Kills Three Near Bakersfield
A giant powder blast at Paris, 51 miles from Bakersfield, instantly killed Mrs. A. W. McRae, her son George, and Oscar Ductose. Miner Mettae was severely injured and others suffered serious harm in the same accident. Local mining figure A. W. McRae noted as prominent in the industry.
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Union Ironworkers Batter Two Believed Non Union
Two union ironworkers in New York were badly beaten by three co workers from a strike union on Hackwell Island Bridge area. Hartley A. Long and George Klinga suffered cuts and lacerations after being struck on head and face with heavy bolts. A suspect, Paul Achneider, was captured by Officer Schauberger on East Fifty first Street.
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Elm that sheltered Lafayette cut down for building
In Philadelphia on August 24 a historic elm on the Lippincott property at Broad and Walnut was felled to make way for the Witherspoon building. A large branch over Walnut Street was sold to contractor James Porter for 100 dollars, with Porter hoping to profit about 8500 from the tree’s salvage. All remaining wood will be crafted into furniture and mementos.
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