Roosevelt Descends in Submarine Plunger at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt visited the submarine torpedo boat Plunger near Oyster Bay on August 26. He rode the craft about three hours, with a fifty minute submerged descent to the bottom of the sound where maneuvers were demonstrated under close instruction from Lieutenant Nelson. The naval tug Apache ferried the vessel as a storm raged forty feet above the surface.
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Oyster
Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Long Island Sound
Phmger
Iila
Nelson
Kaiser a stumbling block to peace effort report
Portsmouth August 26 persisted rumors place Emperor William as a main obstacle to peace. He is said to advise Emperor Nicholas not to yield while seemingly sympathetic to the president's aims. The claim rests on stronger insinuations that M Witte’s instructions grew more imperious after the Kaiser's interview in the gulf of Finland.
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Czar
Portsmouth
N. H
William
Nicholas
M. Witte
Gulf of Finland
Must Use Mosquito Screens New Orleans Sermon Warning
Aug 26 New Orleans Surgeon White urged thorough disinfection and screening to halt yellow fever by October 1. Meeting at St Pauls Episcopal church with Bishop Sessums presiding heard that citizens must act or forfeit global commendation.
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New Orleans
White
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Sessums
Flood sweep hits Colorado Valley towns. 5 bodies recovered
A flood near Tabasco 16 miles north of Trinidad, Colorado, sweeps away seven houses housing Austrian and Italian workers. A heavy washout closes the Colorado & Southern line to Berwin as 14 people reportedly drown and up to 35 may have perished. Rail traffic on multiple lines halted. coroner reports five bodies recovered and rescuers head to the scene.
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Trinidad
Colo
Hastings
Tabasco
Berwin
Rhode Canyon
Jeading
Fscene
Colorado & Southern
Santa Fe
Espy
Transport Kinjo Sinks After Inland Sea Collision
Tokio reports the Japanese transport Kinjo sank after a collision with the British steamer Baraong on August 22 in the Inland Sea. One hundred twenty seven invalid Japanese soldiers were drowned.
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Kinglo
Tokio
Kinjo
Baraong
Redwood Shipment to New York and San Francisco
An important deal closes with contracts for shipping 1,400,000 feet of softwood to New York City. This is the largest direct redwood shipment to New York and first by water route. Cargo to be loaded at Eureka by mid November and delivered in New York by April. Value set at 75,000 dollars.
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New York
San Francisco
New York City
Hureka
Indications of Peace Efforts Reported From Peterhof
St Petersburg reports via imperial family sources that a dispatch to M Witte shows hope for peace. A Portsmouth correspondent cites Witte stating his influence improved and an agreement in principle may be reached, pending sum details. In Portsmouth NH Roosevelt appears to receive a partially responsive reply from Emperor Nicholas.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
M. Witte
Peterhof
Portsmouth
N. H
Nicholas
Roosevelt
Terms Strengthen Russia and Peace Seems Impossible
German opinion leans toward the idea that peace is unlikely as Aug 26 reports show uncertainty in Berlin about the outcome. Russian court thinking, based on Japanese terms, favors continuing the war, citing internal unrest from returning soldiers and the risk of a dishonorable peace.
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Berlin
Russia
Japan
Far East
Equitable Directors Defend Actions in Court Plea
New York Aug 26 The Equitable Life Assurance Society and the state of New York seek a full court investigation of directors and officers over alleged mismanagement. Forty nine directors admit some improper acts and address thirteen charges including a 250000 dollar loan to Depew Improvement and a 685000 dollar Mercantile Trust loan.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Maquitable Life Assurance Society
Justue M. Mayer
Cortelyou Named Probable Successor to Secretary Shaw
Washington reports place Postmaster General Cortelyou as the president's chosen successor to Secretary Shaw. Officials close to the White House assert the decision has been settled for months and Cortelyou is the favored candidate.
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Shaw
Washington
Secretary Shaw
Treasury
General Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
White House
Mr. Cortelyou
Jerome May Run For Mayor
New York city committee of the Citizens Union votes 30 to 16 to nominate District Attorney William Travers Jerome for mayor. Republican executives back fusion against Tammany. anti-Tammany groups urged to meet at the Republican Club on August 31.
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Jerome
New York
Citizens’ Union
William Travers Jerome
Republican City Committee
Republican Club
Indians to Write Constitution at statehood meeting
Muskogee Indian delegates convened for the statehood and constitutional convention with a fifty one member committee named to draft a constitution for presentation to the convention. The session adjourned overnight for two or three weeks to allow the committee to work.
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Muskogee
I. T
the Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes
Committee of Fifty-One
Holmes Quote on Knowledge and Timber
A compact citation notes Oliver Wendell Holmes remarks that knowledge and timber should not be overused if seasoned. The aphorism frames prudent use of resources and expertise, implying restraint and quality over excess.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Peace talks on Sakhalin and war indemnity bargain
Reported U S President Roosevelt appeal to Japan's emperor and a potential division of Sakhalin with feral compensation for Russian POWs figure in stalled talks. Baron Komura sought Monday adjournment to present new proposals while M Witte readied Russia's counter. Plenipotentiaries met in secrecy with minutes approved and conference adjourned to Monday.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Japan
Russia
M. Witte
Baron Komura
M. Witie
Major Conger Resigns as U S Ambassador to Mexico
Oyster Bay Aug 23 Major Winthrop H Conger of Town resigns as American ambassador to Mexico effective Oct 18 President Roosevelt accepts the resignation. Conger had been floated for a China mission but it appears abandoned or declined. Conger cites regret at leaving a service he found interesting and gratefully recalls the confidence and courtesy shown by the President.
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Oyster Bay
Epawin H. Conger
Town
Mexico
Roosevelt
Conger
Peking
China
Major Conger
Imperial Navy Renames Captured Russian Warships
Tokio reports the imperial navy department renamed several captured Russian vessels. The Paresyidt becomes Saga mi and the Poltava, Tango, Bayan, Asoal, Pallada, Sugaru, Variug, and Soya receive new designations.
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Tokio
Imperial Navy Department
Russian Bond Sale Is Slow in Moscow Subscriptions
St Petersburg Aug 23 report from Moscow says subscriptions to the new internal loan are unsatisfactory. Subscriptions so far total only 100000 dollars. An imperial case issued Aug 17 authorizes a new internal loan of 100 million dollars at 5 percent.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Man nears Arctic Pole distance record
A man has approached within 238 miles of the North Pole, while no person has yet reached within 772 miles of the South Pole. The statement notes dramatic polar distance milestones without detailing expedition names or dates.
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North Pole
South Pole
Desperate but not hopeless advices from St Petersburg
A Portsmouth New Hampshire dispatch notes gloomy peace prospects yet not despairing. President Roosevelt fights on after two failures as Meyers audience at Peterhof yields unsatisfactory result. Japan and Russia brace over Sakhalin price terms with Witte seeking arbitration and no territorial concessions.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Meyer
Peterhof
Oyster Bay
M. Wille
Pierce
Japan
Russia
Sakhalin
Frais de Guerre
Associated Press
M. Witte
St. Petersburg
Count Lamsdorff
Nicholas
Roosevelt
Reuter
Senator Long Promises Free Trade for Philippines
Legaspi Manila Aug 26 The transport Logan carrying Secretary Taft and party arrived in Lu zon capital of Albay on a prosperous visit. A hemp showcase highlighted the parade. Senator Long of Kansas pledged free trade for the islands, arguing no competition risk. Attendees praised the city and speakers.
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Legaspt
Manila
Logan
Taft
Albay Province
Luzon
Camp Daraga
Senator Long
Kansas
Peasant Disorders Spread in Odessa Region To End Agrarian Strife
Fresh agrarian disorders erupt in the Bulsabethgrad and Alexandria districts as peasants destroy landowners property. An estate at Butzky is demolished. The Elizabethgrad zemstvo president seeks government permission to convene landlords for an agrarian settlement meeting.
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Odessa
Bulsabethgrad
Alexandria
Butzky
Elizabethgrad Zemstvo
Bryan Goes to the Orient
Lincoln Nebraska August 28 W J Bryan returns from shore rest and announces he will travel with his son William who has recovered from illness in Chicago They plan to sail for the Orient from San Francisco in September instead of going to Europe as previously announced.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Yellow Fever Outbreak Spreads to Gregory and Nearowa
Three Italian workers in Gregory Missouri test positive for yellow fever within 24 hours with one death and two mild new cases. They recently arrived from Greenville Mississippi to work for Burlington Railroad. Quarantine concerns grow over Italian workers slipping past controls.
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Gregory
Greenville
Miss
Burlington Railroad
KaHang
Mississippi
Wxeltemont
Mississippi River
Keokuk
Iowa
New Orleans
Stark
la Fourche
Devron
Leavilla
New Cass
Holmes 3 Indicted for Cotton Leaks
Edwin B. Holmes Jr of Washington DC once a government statistician tied to the cotton crop report leaks has been indicted by the grand jury on conspiracy to defraud the government. U S District Attorney Morgan H Beach announced after aiding arrests of Frederick M Peckham and Moses Haas. Indictments cover the three men.
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Washington
Edwin B. Holmes, Jr
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Grand Jry
United States
Morgan H. Beach
New York City
Frederick MM, Peckham
New York
St Saratoga
Moses Haas
BIG STRIKE OF PRINTERS EXPECTED THIS WEEK
Chicago Aug 28 union printers in 37 shops controlled by the Chicago Typothete are to strike by midweek and broaden actions to 12 midwestern cities. The Typothete and master printers national body face a long fight as No 16 raises the strike assessment to eight percent and demands an eight hour day and closed shops with a defense fund of 1 million dollars.
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Chicago
Brand’s Hall
Lawson's Taxes Overdue in Back Bay Property Sale
Boston Aug 2 1902 Thomas W Lawson failed to pay 1902 and 1902 taxes on Back Bay property. Tax Collector McDonald advertises the sale at public auction unless due taxes interest and charges are paid before Sept 11. Amount due 5540. Property in name of Mrs Jennie A Lawson includes home stables and vacant land transferred to her by Lawson.
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Lawson
Boston
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
Back Bay
McDonald
Jennie A. Lawson
Suppress the Boycott in Shanghai Near End of August
It is understood the viceroy and governor of the province have agreed to suppress the boycott against American goods which will probably be ended before Minister Conger arrives in Peking.
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Shanghai
Conger
Pokin
Accused Woman Freed in Otumwa Murder Case
Ottumwa, Aug 24. Mrs Mary Harris, charged with shooting her husband, was discharged from custody yesterday for lack of evidence. The case ends without a conviction.
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Ottumwa
Mary Harris
Harris
Ade Burglar Father and Capitol Misunderstanding
In Chicago at Stidbaker Theatre the author George Ade sat on a stair rail after The College Widow and quipped his father thought it a burglar. In Washington, Congressman Knowland was mistaken for a committee porter by the chairman, who had waited five days to clear the room.
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Chicago
Stidbaker Theatre
Deorge Ade
Ade
Som
Washington
Knowland
Alamarla
Capitol
Knowlland
Londt
Lev
Lesson for Women Health Narrative in Jersey Shore Pa
An advertorial snippet from Jersey Shore Pennsylvania highlights Dodd's Kidney Pills as a remedy for female kidney health. It features Mrs. C U Earnest praising the Great American Kidney Remedy after five weeks bedridden, claiming renewed strength and ability to work and travel. The piece emphasizes women's health depends on kidneys.
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Jersey Shore
Dodd
Jeseon
Cuticura Restores Hair After Twelve Years Of Dandruff
Independence Virginia man A W Taft reports using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap cleared his scalp of dandruff and stopped hair loss after twelve years. He says his hair is now growing normally and praises the Cuticura toilet soap. The testimonial is dated September 15, 1904.
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A. W. Tait
Independence
Vau
A. W. Taft
Defiance Starch Promises Longer-Lasting, Stronger Results
Advertising claims promote Defiance Starch as more flexible and lasting than competitors and offering greater value. The copy pivots to crime metaphor about a lawyer taking fewer chances than a burglar, and mentions people feeling hurt as a left hand does not know what the right is doing.
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