Witte Appointed Chief Plenipotentiary for Peace Talks
In St Petersburg, M Moraviev resigned as peace plenipotentiary and M Witte was appointed to head Russia's peace mission to the United States. Witte sails July 26 from Cherbourg aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. He is seen as the strongest Russian statesman for negotiating with Japan, though some nobles oppose the choice.
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St. Petersburg
M. Muravieff
Chick Peace
M. Witte
Japan
Mperor Nicholas
United States
Washington
Cherbourg
Paris
Mme. Witte
M. Korotovitz
Pekin
Jerome Blocked by Millionaires in Equitable Inquiry
New York July 15 District Attorney Jerome failed to obtain an official copy of Superintendent Hendrick s report in the Equitable Life investigation. He seeks the document for criminal prosecutions of company officers and made two unsuccessful attempts at the New York office of the state superintendent. A formal written demand was served by Assistant District Attorney Garvan to Deputy Insurance Commissioner Hunter, but no result followed. The DA plans to appeal to the government to secure the Equitable testimony as promised.
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New York
Jerome
Hendrick
Equitable Life Investigation
Insurance Company
Heas
State Superintendent of Insurance
Garvan
Hunter
Roosevelt Calls Extra Session On November Tenth
Washington announces Congress will be convened in extraordinary session on November 10 to address railway rate agitation. President Roosevelt fixed the date, aiming for timing after fall elections and before the next Congress. He plans to send a special message outlining the rate issue once assembled.
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Washington
Congress
Emet
Roosevelt
Cannon
Stoessel Arrested at Tsarskoe Selo Reported
Lieut General Stoessel has been placed under arrest at Tsarskoe-Selo following a commission’s findings on Port Arthur defense and capitulation. French admirers withdraw the sword of honor donation. the report notes the sword will not be presented. The article also lists August and February as the ocean’s hottest and coldest months.
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Stoessels
St. Petersburg
The
Nashashisa
Stoessel
Tsarskoe-Selo
Port Arthur
Russian Press Rebukes Witte Pact Peace Interpretation
The Saint Petersburg paper denounces the view that Witte's appointment signals peace terms. It cites Emperor Nicholas' June telegram vowing to continue the war, the note on Witte's mission, and hints that Russia seeks to restore the prewar balance while remaining firm on concessions. The Bourse Gazette sees cautious peace potential without humiliating terms.
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Witte
St. Petersburg
Uuly
Syint
M. Witte
Japan
Vladivostok
Nicholas
Linevitch
Comimanier-In
Himsel
Great Britain
William
France
Russia
Europe
Bourse Gazette
Ina Smich Ag
The
Sixty six killed in hospital chapel collapse at prayer
In Fermo Italy during a mass at the Women's hospital chapel the roof collapsed killing sixteen women and fifty children and injuring sixteen women and many children. Rescue efforts carried on as the injured were removed from the ruins.
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Fermo
Italy
Women's Hospital
China's Potential Peace Role Shifts Chinese Involvement Debate
Reports from St. Petersburg on July 16 indicate China may seek a voice in Russo Japanese peace terms. Beijing warned it would only bind itself if allowed representation, arguing to protect China's territorial integrity. Russian response was not given publicly, but several papers see value in China's stance and expect Western powers to weigh Chinese claims.
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St. Petersburg
China
Foreign Office
Russia
Pekin
Prince Oukamtsky
Japan
Unite States
Chili Plans Great Navy Tour Leader Montt Arrives
Vice Admiral George Montt arrives in San Francisco from Chili for a world tour to study modern naval issues and aid in rebuilding the Chilean navy. He departs July 22 for the Orient and will visit Japan and China before heading to Europe. Montt led Chile as president from 1891 to 1896.
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Chili
San Francisco
George Montt
Orient
Japan
China
Europe
Montt
Earthquake Shakes San Bernardino in Violent Afternoon
Yesterday afternoon at 2 45 heavy earthquake shock rocked San Bernardino California described as the most violent in years. Two sharp distinct shocks were also felt at Riverside.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Riverside
Mutineers Shot Reported Off Romanian Battery Ship
London dispatch states a sailor from the Potemkin reports that in Kuatondji Roumania thirty of the surrendered crew of the battleship Potemkin have been executed. The claim follows a mutiny aboard the vessel and subsequent dispersal of dissent.
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London
The
Chronicle
Kuatondji
Roumania
Kning Potemkine
Batte
Thirteen Die From Heat in New York
Thirteen deaths attributed to heat were recorded in New York yesterday. A score or more persons were overcome by the heat and are under treatment in the city hospitals.
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New York
Eetty
Tornado Hits Rosebud Reservation Killing and Injuring Many
A tornado swept parts of the Rosebud reservation yesterday killing one person and injuring fourteen, with two probably fatally. The storm struck at least three small towns and caused damage across the region.
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Rosebud
Vairfax
Quote on self improvement and influence
A reflective line urging personal growth and mental discipline, noting that belief in transformation is key to changing one’s impact on the world and resisting negative surroundings.
New Invention Reimagines Shoe Lacing By Misa Falconer
Louisville inventor Misa Elizabeth Falconer unveils a permanent top lace with a pull to tighten while the bottom string releases. In Brockton, shoemaker Patrick Gleason tests a lazy laster who lasts a first shoe so poorly he hid it. Gleason bets ten dollars the factory cannot show a worse lasting shoe and wins as the lazy worker is fired.
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Misa Elizabeth Falconer
Louisville
Patrick Greason
Brockton
Mr. Gleason
Reads Like a Miracle Moravia Sugar Diabetes Cure
Mrs. Benj. Wilson of Moravia suffered severe sugar diabetes for four years losing weight from 200 to 130 pounds. Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her, with five boxes restoring health. Her husband credits the pills, calling them a God sent remedy for kidney disease and other kidney related ailments.
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Moravia
Benj. Wilson
Dodd
Bright
Dont Let Baby Cry And Other Oddities
A reader resembles an old column with various notes. It cites Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin as a baby laxative sold by druggists, claims safety and money back. Other items mention a suitor, a Bournemouth death, a dog stomach find, London street cleaning machine, and an electric device.
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Dr. Caldwell
Bbc
Widow’s note to insurer after bereavement in London
A businesslike widow in London informs her life insurer of her husband’s death and requests quick papers to prove it. Harvey Waters asks Ru fus Choate about a letter and Choate admits his unreadable handwriting, offering to summarize if told the topic.
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London
Postum credited with curing a Rome matron’s coffee woes
A Rome New York matron recounts coffee causing dizziness stomach upset and nervous irritability. She switched to Postum Food Coffee and reports restored appetite improved health and regained vigor. The advertisement cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville included in each package.
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Rome
N. Y
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Witte interview rumors and peace mission plans
Reported turmoil around M. Witte after audiences with the emperor and Foreign Minister Lamsdorff. Salaries for Russian peace plenipotentiaries fixed at 400 dollars per day with 7500 dollars travel allowance. Witte’s Washington fate remains uncertain as flight plans proceed toward Paris and Cherbourg for the Kaiser Wilhelm II voyage. Mme. Witte travels to Paris. Korotovitz to join the mission.
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St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Peterhof
Foreign Office
Lamsdorff
Washington
M. Wiltte
Baron Rosen
Count Lamsdorff
Witte
Count Lamdorff
Associated Press
Threats Signal Trepoff’s Danger Amid Turbulent Russia
In St Petersburg on July 14 General Trepoff faces threats from a terrorist group promising execution in his room. The note warns of death and predicts Trepoff will soon head the interior ministry. Resignation of Minister Bouligin is expected, and authorities fear harsher Cossack control could ruin the country.
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Trepoft
St. Petersburg
Trepoff
Ministry of the Interior
M. Bouligin
Treport
Earthquake Shakes Large Maine Region at Dawn
A Maine earthquake recorded at 6 10 am yesterday trembled for about ten seconds and woke many residents from Bangor to Kittery. Seeming strongest in central Maine, notably Augusta and Waterville, the quake was said to surpass the March 21 1904 shocks in intensity.
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Portland
Maine
Yesteray
Bangor
Kittery
Farmington
Rockland
Augusta
Waterville
Emperor to issue manifesto from Moscow summons
St. Petersburg May 13 The Slova declares the emperor will travel to Moscow and on Wednesday the 19th issue a proclamation summoning the representatives of the people to the Islingky palace. Some courts have already departed for Moscow to prepare.
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Czar
St. Petersburg
Slova
Moscow
Islingky Palace
There, is more lime in the bones of the aged than in those of the young
A compact aphorism notes that elder bones harbor more lime than younger ones, suggesting that the aged have a harsher, more brittle tone.
HoldUp Artists Baffle in Alabama Robbery
Birmingham July 16. Paymaster Burr of Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron held up by two masked highwaymen between Littleton and Plat Top. One robber killed when resisted. second escaped. Officers had waited on Little Warrior river bank and recovered the $5,000. Highway robbery is a capital offense in Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
L. BD. Burr
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and
Littleton
Plat Top
George Godecker
Joseph Nix
Charles Pickard
Rolber
T. W. McQueen
Sloss-Sheffield Company
McQueen
Frank Grafford
Alabama
Milwaukee Grand Jury Indicts 67 in Bribery Case
Milwaukee Wisconsin July 12. Sixty seven indictments against twenty five individuals mostly former county officials were handed down by the Milwaukee county grand jury in municipal court. The total indictments now reach 105 with more expected. Accused include former and present county supervisors and a newspaper reporter. Bribery charges center on 60 payments connected to county hospital expansion contracts. Otto Seidel Jr and Edward Strats cited as confessing sources. Fred C Schultz, a reporter, indicted for offering $50 to Assembly member Herman Pomrening to vote against a primary bill. Pomrening indicted for accepting the bribe.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee County Grand Jury
Lst
Board of Supervisors
Assembly
Otto Seidel, Jr
Edward, F. Strats
Fred C. Schultz
Not Enough Money Size of Allowance Triggers Muraviefi Resignation
Paris July 14 The St Petersburg Echo du Paris notes Muravieff declined to head the Russian peace mission due to health and an 16000 roubles allowance deemed insufficient for American travel costs. Witte refused to be a mere figurehead in conveying Japan’s terms to Emperor Nicholas, suggesting the emperor granted real plenipotentiary powers to Russia’s lead envoy.
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Muraviefi
Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo du Paris
M. Muraviefi
America
United States
M. Witte
M. Muravieff
Nicholas
Japan
Russia
Revolutionists Edict Warns Death Of Shuvaloff A Signal
Moscow reports the social revolutionary movement issuing a proclamation claiming Maj. Gen. Count Shuvaloff chief of police was executed by one of its members for his harsh actions in Odessa and return to suppress the revolution in Moscow. The note calls the act a joyful signal to Russians in revolt and a death scent of the dying autocracy.
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Moscow
Shuvaloff
Social Revolutionists
Count Shuvaloff
Odessa
Trepoff
Murdered Woman is a Pole in Belmont Case
In Belmont a woman murdered yesterday is identified as Emmeline Schidlosska, wife of a Pole employed in a local barber shop. Police search for Schidlosska, believed heading toward California. The couple lived in Brockton and the body was found in a gully on the Arlington golf links near Belmont. the head was nearly severed from the body.
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Braintree
Mags
Belmont
Emmeline Schidlosska
Pola
Schidlosska
California
Brockton
Arlington Golf Links
Agueres
Woman's Misery Ends After Nine Years of Pain
Mrs John La Rue of 115 Paterson Avenue Paterson New Jersey describes long kidney trouble with back pain headaches dizziness and nosebleeds. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports relief and continues treatment noting the stinging back pain and blood rushes disappeared. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. One method to endure hot weather is owning a farm in the corn belt.
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John la Rue
Paterson Avenue
Paterson
N. J
Dean
Doan
Foster Militur Co
Buffalo
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription ingredients proclaimed
An advertisement style overview praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a pure, effective remedy for women's diseases. It lists ingredients such as Blue Cohosh and Golden Seal, asserts guaranteed cures, notes no alcohol, and directs readers to contact Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, with a push for Defiance Starch as a value offer.
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Pierce
Pierca
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
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