China May Tangle Up the Confab in Peace Talks
St. Petersburg July 15 China signals potential participation in Russo Japanese peace negotiations by sending a circular note to powers. Russia offers no reply though some papers hint China may seek a voice to curb Japan’s war effort. Wu Tingfang, former minister to Washington, chosen to observe in the United States.
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China
Foreign Office
Russia
Pekin
Prince Ouktomosky
Viedomosti
Japan
United States
Shanghai
Wu-Ting-fang
Washington
Witte to Visit Paris for Peace Talks and Trade Talks
Paris reports that M. Witte, Russia’s chief peace envoy, will arrive July 24 and meet Premier Rouvier. He aims to protect commercial interests in Manchuria and push a commercial treaty with France to rival Germany. The Shah of Persia arrived with a large party and will stay several days for the Havre festival. The U.S. requests detention of Stefano Boracini at Havre on an unspecified charge.
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Foreign Office
M. Witte
Russia
Rouvier
M. Witt
Manchuria
Far East
France
Germany
Gemany
United States
St. Petersburg
M. Bompard
Shah of Persia
Persia
Havre
Stefano Boracini
la Lorraine
Russian paper denies peace terms with Japan
St. Petersburg July 15 The Sviet rejects von Witte abroad appointment as signaling any peace terms with Japan. It cites Emperor Nicholas telegram to General Linevitch dated June 14 pledging to lighten the army’s task and expressing confidence the war will end happily, showing no intention to seek peace at any price.
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St. Petersburg
von Witte
Japan
Vladivostock
Nicholas
Linevitch
Deaths from heat reach maximum this summer
New York on July 15 reports twenty two heat related deaths despite cooler air. Humidity over the last week weakened many, especially infants and the elderly, leading to fatalities attributed to the heat.
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New York
Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting Near Patchen
Gustave Heuter, a retired merchant, was shot dead at his Santa Cruz mountains home after a quarrel with his wife. A coroner jury cleared Mrs. Heuter, saying the shooting was in self defense. Indictments also issued against Kansas City cattlemen on fraud charges.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gustave Heuter
Santa Cruz Mountains
Patchen
Heuter
Kansas City
Grand Jury
William A. Towers
Carl H. Righmier
Bruce Reichelderfer
Charles Wiggins
Earthquakes Hit Maine Across Wide Region
A 5 10 a m quake trembled Maine for about ten seconds affecting Bangor Kittery Augusta Waterville and Rockland. Shocks were felt from Kittery to Rockland and New Hampshire with two quakes reported at Brunswick and Thomaston. No damage reported though noise accompanied the tremor at Portland and the state prison at Thomaston was shaken.
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Porthand
Maine
Bangor
Kittery
Parmington
Rockland
Augusta
Waterville
Tork
Biddeford
Portland
Brunswick
Lewiston
Auusta
Rumford Falls
Tarmington
Skowhegan
Belfast
Manchester
New Hampshire
Riverside Quakes Felt Twice in Short Span
Riverside California residents reported two sharp and distinct earthquake shocks in a short span today at 12 45 PM local time. No injuries or major damage reported as authorities assess the tremors.
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Riverside
Cal
San Bernardino Quake Shakes City Noon, Violent Shock
A strong earthquake struck San Bernardino California at 12 40 PM this afternoon described as the most violent in years causing alarm and damage across the city as residents felt the tremor.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Maine Sees Earthquake Shocks Felt Across City Centers
An earthquake was felt at 3:10 AM followed by a heavier shock. No damage reported though Augusta Bangor Lewiston Rockland and Brookline felt the tremor. Theamiston reports a 15 second duration around 5 AM. Thomaston state prison and house shook with rattling dishes and stove covers.
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Porthand
Maine
Augusta
Bangor
Lewiston
Rockland
Brookland
Theamiston
Thomaston
Earthquake Felt Distinctly in Concord
An earthquake shock was distinctly felt in Concord at 5 10 this morning. Reports from Manchester and other points indicate a distinct shock over the southern section of the state at about the same time.
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ConcOrd
Manchester
Farfadet Salvaged After 10 Day Rescue Efforts at Bizerta
The submarine Farfadet, which sank at Port Sidi Abdallah on July 6, was finally raised and towed to Bizerta arsenal after ten days of salvage work by Admiral Fournier and Admiral Aubert with 250 sailors. Seven crew members died, bodies decomposed in the hull, and disinfection planned before removal.
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Bizerta
Tunis
Farfadet
Port Sidi Abdallah
Admiral Aubert
Fournier
Aubert
Abdallah Arsenal
Detectives Recover Bandits Big Haul
Birmingham Alabama July 15 L D Burr paymaster of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company was held up by two masked highwaymen on the railroad between Littleton and Flat Top and relieved of 5000 intended for payoffs. Within five minutes Detective George Bodecker Policeman Joseph Nix and Flat Top guard Charles Pickard shot and killed one bandit and recovered the money. The other robber escaped.
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Birmingham
Ala
L. D. Burr
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and
Littleton
Flat Top
George Bodecker
Joseph Nix
Charles Pickard
Tremendous gasoline explosion starts fire in Goldfield area
In Goldfield Nevada on July 11 a massive gasoline explosion sparked a major fire that destroyed an entire block near Columbia. Officials estimate losses around 160000 dollars as the inferno burned through the area with several additional blasts following the initial blast.
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Goldfield
Nev
Columbia
Paris Amnesty for Exiles Triggers Political Stir
In Paria on July 15 President Loubet grants amnesty for exiles including Paul Deroulede, who refuse pardon and plan to travel to Austria. Deroulede, a Boulanger ally, leads a resistance program opposing Germany and criticizes Delousse. Count DeLur Baluces and Andre Buffet return to Paris and send insulting telegrams. Loomis Lees Bouvier departs for Brussels and The Hague to push clearer US diplomatic communication on international questions.
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Loubet
France
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Deroulede
Austria
Germany
Delousse
Count DeLur Baluces
Andre Buffet
Paris
Buffet
Loomis Lees Bouvier
Francis Bh. Loomis
Brussels
Hague
Loomis
Rouvier
Clemenc
Albuquerque Beats Las Vegas Blues In Error Filled Game
In Las Vegas on July 15 Albuquerque defeated the Las Vegas Blues 4 to 2 as Las Vegas committed ten errors while Albuquerque had four. Galleges pitched well with seven strikeouts and five hits allowed. Atkins struggled but scattered eight hits to keep the Blues from earning a run. Fanning and Starr scheduled to pitch tomorrow. Northern New Mexico fair planned for September with $2,500 fundraising target to support pacing base ball and other events. June race meet profit nearly $1,400 over expenses.
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Albuquerque
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Atkins
Neber
Mouking
Tony Orta
Feld
Gra- den
Fe Arte Cra Bet
Dee Iful Eatoh
Galleges
Browns
Blues
Crowns
Fanning
Starr
Saw Verne
New Mexico
Frisco Baseball Figure Bert Berton Shot in Despondency
Eu gene FP Bert, a well known lawyer and president of the WVuelle Coast Baseball league, was mysteriously shot in Frisco San Pranlaco. Police late night pursued the theory he attempted death by his own actions while in despondency. Bert’s condition was reported serious with no formal statement from him.
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San Pranlaco
Cal
Eugene FP
Wvuelle Coast Baseball League
Bert
A. G. Clunie
Roosevelt Moves to Punish Holmes in Cotton Scandal
President Roosevelt orders immediate, thorough inquiry into the cotton report leak with Assistant Statistician Holmes named as the principal target, aiming for arrest and conviction if warranted. Secretary Wilson’s investigation is reviewed and the case is sent to the Department of Justice for urgent action.
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Wilson
Department of Justices
Hoyts
Roosevelt
Atorney
Moody
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Holmes
Theodore Roosevelt
Progres
Uintah Reservation Lands Opened for Entry in Utah
The proclamation announces the August 2 1905 opening of allotted Uintah lands in Utah for entry. Registration starts August 1 at Provo and Grand Junction with in person signing. mail entries not allowed. About 1,069,000 acres remain for entry after forest, grazing, and military reservations.
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Provident Todas
Utah
Groot Junction
Colo
Amt
Uintah Radiar Reservation
Port ‘Duchesne
Exploding Santa Fe Engine Kills Kingman Crew
A Santa Fe freight engine boiler exploded at Kingman Arizona killing Engineer Copeland and fireman Bryant. The engine was on a side track waiting to resume its run when the blast occurred. both men were severely scalded and died within minutes. Cause of the explosion is unknown.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arla
Copeland
Pireman Bryant
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No Respite for Senator Mitchell in Fraud Case
In Portland Oregon Judge De Haven overruled the motion for a new trial of United States Senator John Hipple Mitchell and refused arrest of judgment. Attorneys asked for a week to file a bill of exceptions and writ of error as Mitchell was not present in court. The judge cited jurisdiction on the abatement issue but declined to grant further action, keeping the case on track for appeal processes.
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Portland
Ore
United States
John Hipple Mitchell
de Haven
Mitchell
Daven
Bellinger
Lea
Therfore
Judge De Haven Rules On Trial Motions And Instructions
Judge De Haven declined to overturn the verdict, holding no error in jury instructions and finding the sixth count supported by precedent. The defense claim that Heney's indictment explanation prejudiced Mitchell was rejected as instructions to ignore the statement were sufficient. A motion for a new trial was denied, while sentencing neared as Thurston sought time to file a bill of exceptions and writ of errors.
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de Haven
Distict
Heney
Mitchell
Roosevelt Attends Wedding in Riding Costume
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt attended the wedding of Llewellyn Ferguson of New York to Miss Leidel Selms of Loewe Valley near Oyster Bay. Roosevelt rode to Lodust Valley with his son Theodore and a nephew in riding dress, greeting locals on the way. The ceremony was at Lie Lock with guests including Sprain, Williams Cowles, and Mr and Mrs Douglas Stobinson of New York.
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N. W
Roosevelt
Homer Lodey
Llewoot E. Munroe Ferguson
York
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Hoosevelt
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Mtttion
Theodore
Lodust Valley
Li @elock
Sprain
Williams& Cowles
Dougls+ Stobinson
New York
Sagamoore Hill
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