Peace Victory Claimed Despite Chinese Boycott
Reports from Pekin and Shanghai describe a waning Chinese boycott boosting peace negotiations as American goods face pressure. Executives in Shanghai seek direct routes to Tien-Tsin while officials warn of potential coercion affecting Canada Australia and other nations.
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Tien-Tsin
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Origil
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Australia
Java
van Shakal
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Maharia
Japs Yield War Indemnity Stance in Portsmouth Peace Talks
At the Portsmouth conference the Japanese and Russian negotiators reach a new basis for peace. Emperor Meiji authorizes envoys to drop demands for indemnity and agree to a Sakhalin division, with compensation for Russian prisoners to be determined by a neutral tribunal. The accord follows Roosevelt's mediation and paves the way for a formal treaty by week’s end.
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Russia
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Roosevelt
Meyer
Sakhalin
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Witte and Komura Forge Path to Peace in War Talks
In a dramatic exchange, Baron Komura yielded on disputed points signaling a strategic pivot toward peace. M Witte called the moment psychological as Japan calculated adversaries and pressed Russia toward a final concession. Roosevelt and others had warned Japan a broader war would not be worth the tribute sought.
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Japan and Russia Reach Peace Conference Accord
Portsmouth statement says Japan will waive war expense reimbursement and accept division of Sakhalin to end disputes over island and costs. In Oyster Bay President Roosevelt receives word that Japanese plenipotentiaries have reached agreement and will seek peace terms.
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Dream of John Hay is Realized at Last
News from Portsmouth reports the peace plenipotentiaries reached an agreement ending the conference. The open door in Manchuria and Korea under Japanese protection are welcomed as strategic victories, with implications for U.S. trade and naval relief from the Philippines patrol. Negotiations with China and Morgan ties noted.
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Berlin Hails Portsmouth Result As Moral Victory For Japan
Berlin praises Japan and Krusela while lauding President Roosevelt as a leading figure in international statesmanship. The foreign office credits U S pressure and President Roosevelt with securing peace at Portsmouth and notes the generosity of Japan and steadfast Russia. An official summary arrived minutes before wider release.
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Portsmouth Conference Ends With Peace Accord
Paria reports the Portsmouth conference concluded successfully, boosting confidence in President Roosevelt's peace initiative. Officials and diplomatic corps react with satisfaction as tensions ease following the termination news broadcast by Associated Press.
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Four Hundred Koreans Feared Drowned After Hurricane
A Nagasaki report to the Daily Telegraph says 400 fishing boats were overtaken by a hurricane off Goto Island in Kore Channel. Forty hundred men are missing and feared drowned. Newport dog show postponed two weeks. Holy Cross alumni dinner set with Charles J. Bonaparte as guest and speaker.
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Mass
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Equitable Life turmoil looms as board faces resignations
New York Aug 29 reports a meeting called by Paul Morton amid admissions by Equitable Life counsel. Rumors swirl he will push for resignations of long-standing directors after new expert-accountant findings. The probe hints at improper transactions among officers and directors, signaling tense times for the society.
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Equitable Life
Paul Morton
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Menhors
Frick
Celety’s Stork
Thomes F. Kisan
Samuel B Johnson dies in Berkeley after illness
Samuel B Johnson the millionaire lumberman died in Berkeley on August 29 from Brights disease.
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Cal
Samuel B. Johnson
millio@naire
Bright
Yellow fever relief organized after Jefferson parish tour
New Orleans reports Dr Milo Brady and Dr Shanley surveyed bayous and lakes in Jefferson parish finding 35 yellow fever cases with deaths and suffering. The state board of health plans an immediate relief party with a physician and two nurses plus medicines and provisions and will stay in constant touch to control the sickness. Local outlook remains hopeful.
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Milo Brady
State Board of Health
Jefferson Parish
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Shanley
North Dakota
Bayou Barataria
State Board
Wright and Hobart win semifinals in key tennis meet
Newport reports Wright of Boston and Clarence Hobart of New York reached the finals of their tennis tournament semifinals. Wright defeated William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey in four sets to reach the final. Hobart beat Kreigh Collins of Chicago after a tight contest.
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Clarence Hobart
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Helecombe Warde
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United States
Willian A. Larned
Summit
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