Rumura Faces Demands Over Vladivostok in Peace Talks
Washington dispatch outlines potential Japanese demand to neutralize Vladivostok as part of peace terms and proposes Japan may trade that for not fortifying Port Arthur. Article notes Russia's reluctance and a rumored set of pre-conference conditions tied to Komura's plenipotentiary role and possible Manchuria moves.
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Vladivostok
Japan
Port Arthur
Washington
Associated Press
Pacific
Russia
Glause
Straits of Korea
Sakhalin
Oyama
Manchuria
Harriman Arrives in Omaha Plans Salt Lake and Japan Visit
E H Harriman and party arrived in Omaha and headed west on the Union Pacific. He will go to Salt Lake City with a day stop, then through Yellowstone Park, California, and to Japan on August 16. He confirms double tracking of the Union Pacific with about 160 miles to be completed this year and says Harriman lines will widely adopt motor cars on branches and suburban lines with many cars to be built at once.
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Omaha
Neb
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railway
Harriman
Remove Stock Tariff Targeted by Butchers Union
George H. Schafer, president of the Retail Butchers' Protective Association, says the group will amalgamate with the Master Butchers of the United States at their annual meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 1 through 2. After fusion, they aim to eliminate or modify all tariff on livestock and dressed meat and promote cattle raising in the eastern states.
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Big Butcher's Association
New York
George HH. Schafer
Retail Butchers' Protective Association
United States
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. Schaffer
Chicago Bank Suicide Shocks City Woman Seeks To Save
Miss Anna Teller of Cedar Rapids shot herself in a private room at the Windy Trust Bank in Chicago. She died within an hour before aid arrived, leaving her property to her sister and naming a man named Lee as the loved one. The Cedar Rapids girl had moved away years ago and her father remains at Tian Junction.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Anna Teller
Swindy Trust Bank of
Peartaches
Lee
Tian Junction
Victims of Dread Fever Mount in New Orleans
Yellow fever reports from New Orleans show 46 deaths to date with 208 cases after 26 new infections and two fatalities in the preceding day. Officials emphasize vigorous mosquito control and port regulations. most new cases are Italian migrants, with one Black individual in the infected district.
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New Orleans
State Board of Health
Sone
Reid Commission
Cuba
New York
Philadelphia
J. H. White
Marine Hospital
South
Dunne Makes Plea For His Theories At Tammany Outing
Boston July 30 Thousands attended the Tammany club outing to hear Mayor Dunne of Chicago discuss Municipal Ownership. He argued the movement is rising nationwide and nearing the point of absolute municipal ownership, despite capital interests backing private companies. The report also notes travel details about Secretary Lau and Miss Roosevelt accompanying officials in Tokyo and Shiba palace arrangements.
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Boston
Dunne
Chicago
Tammany Club
Witle
Movemnt
United States
Tokio
Lau
Shiba
Miss Roosevelt
Minster Qgriscam
A Ten Dollar Fare Probable in Rail Rates War
Railroad officials in New York anticipate a flat ten dollar fare as Chicago to New York passenger rates fall toward new lows. Several lines already charge sixteen dollars, with some routes at fourteen, and further reductions are feared. The note also mentions bronze coins made of copper tin and zinc.
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New York
Chicago-New York
Chicago
Russians in the Run Across Sakhalin Island Battles
Dispatches from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe Japanese cavalry forcing the fall of Rykoff on Sakhalin. Rebels reported heavy clashes, with substantial enemy losses and casualties as Japanese forces pursued retreating Russians. Temperature noted at 93 Fahrenheit.
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St. Petersburg
Stoassell
Tokio
Rykoff
Sakhalin Island
Port Due
Rykofé
Pareono
Imperial Army
Sakhalin
Delthenskoe
Rykol
Nomiba
Jiyoyskoe
Lancashire Cotton Strike Threat Looms Over Wages
London reports a pending strike by 60 060 Lancashire cotton operatives after rejecting a 5 percent wage increase. A ballot taken last week awaits result tomorrow night, with indications suggesting a majority favoring the strike.
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London
China May Demand Admission Of Coolies
Washington reports indicate officials doubt China will sign any new treaty allow ing exclusion of Chinese laborers. Beijing reportedly deems such exclusion a diplomatic slight and may refuse to sanction or join any accord enforcing it, shifting leverage away from the United States.
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Washington
China
United States
Pekin
Bennington Floated at Navy Yard Wharf Side
A telegram to the Navy Department from Captain Drake says the Bennington was floated at 6:20 PM Monday and is now alongside the wharf. A thorough examination of the ship will follow.
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Washington
Navy Department
Drake
German Foreign Office Denies Norway Succession Report
Foreign Office denies a Stockholm report that Emperor William sought Russian consent for a Hohenzollern prince to ascend the Norwegian throne following a recent interview with the Russian emperor. The London correspondent’s tale, cited by Moe Rose and Jon Cose in the New York Sun, is rejected as false.
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Foreign Office
St. Berlin
London
Stockholm
William
Moe Rose
Jagby
Jon Cose
Regilar
New York Sun
Armistice Terms Debate Highlighted by Sato Remarks
New York July 29 Mr Sato spokesman for Baron Komura outlined Japan's stance on an armistice after credentials of both commissions are examined. He noted Japanese plenipotentiaries can reject proposals and bind the government subject to the emperor's sanction. He commented on Taft's Tokio visit and the Chrysanthemum gardens opening as a symbol of honor.
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New York
Sato
Baron Komura
Kpokesman
Japan
Pees
Hhis Commission
Ching
China
Eli
Russia
Manchuria
Tokio
Taft
Mr. Sato
Free Homesteads Open in Uintah Reservation
Chicago reports widespread interest as President Roosevelt sets August 28 for the drawing of nearly 7,000 Uintah reservation homestead claims. Early arrivals head toward Utah via Mack, Co. and Kernel routes, with the Chicago Union Pacific Northwest preparing to handle many settlers bound for the land of opportunity.
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Uintah Reservation
Chicago
Einstein
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
United States
Utah
Eilstein
Roosevelt
Mack, Co
Kernel
Chicago, Union Pacific & Northwestern
Denver
Colorado
Rumor Of China Boycott Affects San Francisco Trade
Frisco on the anxious seat as rumors say China counters orders for American foods. Local merchants fear the boycott has begun and note large milling and flour contracts may be canceled. China buys about 220 million dollars of foreign goods annually, with around 20 million from the United States, including four million from San Francisco. About a third of that is flour, roughly 500,000 barrels exported.
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San Francisco
China
Orient
United States
Bryan announces world tour after Wisconsin banquet
At a Wisconsin banquet Col. Bryan told intimate friends he would embark on a world trip lasting one to two years. He plans to join Mrs. Bryan in Japan and travel east, with Mrs. Bryan already en route. Charles M Schwab refutes a $25 000 donation claim saying he only gave 1500 for a subscription.
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Brayn
Madison
Democrats of Wisconsin
Bryan
Japan
Sweden Seeks Plebiscite Toward Dissolution of Union
A heated riksdag session led to the cabinet's resignation as Sweden moves toward dissolution of the union with Norway. A special committee urged negotiation for dissolution after a plebiscite, outlining terms on frontier fortifications, Lapland reindeer grazing, transit security, and Sweden’s foreign commitments. It also proposed a $25,000,000 loan for readjustments. Both houses today approved the committee report with little debate.
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Stockholm
Riksdag
Sweden
Norway
Strethhing
The
Committes
Mitchell Gets 0 Months Term
United States Senator Mitchell, convicted of using his office to aid the law firm Mitchell and Tannery, of Portland, was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The sentence is deferred pending Supreme Court review, with bail set at $2,000. The judge noted age, potential mitigation, and permanent disqualification from office.
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Portland Ore
United States
Mitchell
Mitchell and Tannery
Supreme Court of the United States
de Haven
Multnomah County
Smasher's Picture Smashed in Jopek Kansas
A crayon drawing titled Carrie Nation was found ruined in Jopek Kansas after a night act. Glass and frames lay in shards and the canvas was slashed beyond recognition. No clue to the perpetrator or motive was immediately evident.
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Carrie Nation
Patrick case stay granted for reargument in Rice murder
Justice O'Brien of the New York Court of Appeals has granted a stay of Albert T. Patrick's execution while the motion for a reargument is argued. The reargument is set for October. A creditor press likely heightens the pressure on the jailed lawyer amid the cold world of debt.
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Patrick
New York
Cjustles O'Brien
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Texas
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Swedigh
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Linden St
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Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Ella Off
Indianapolis
Hany
Peoria
Pimps
Beckman Bros
Dos Molinos
Laws
Fata
Alabastine Co
Water St
Roberts, Johnson Grand Shoe CO
Louis
Star Brand
Drugglute, SE Ghalom
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