President amends Utah lands preservation proclamation
President Carter withdraws about 85 000 acres from Utah Indian reservation and restores them for disposition. A supplemental Interior report found agricultural lands were not needed for water conservation and should not remain reserved.
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Washington
Uiitah Indian Reservation
Interior Department
Uintah Indian Reservation
Aite
United States Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Ryan
Dual Tariff Backers Rally For Reciprocal Trade
The Chicago session of the national reciprocity conference endorses a maximum and minimum tariff plan to enable reciprocal trade with friendly nations. Alvin H. Sanders, conference chairman, is credited with proposing the slogan during the two day meeting at the Illinois theater.
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Chicago
United States
Congress
Alvin H. Sanders
Illinois Theater
Sandera
New Tariff Debate Echoes in Wheat Market
Minneapolis President J. J. Hill of the Great Northern Railway, back from New York, warns that a Chinese boycott on flour exports may push 20 million bushels of wheat into European markets, lowering breadstuff prices across wheat growing regions.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Road
New York
China
Europe
United States
Secretary Root Free From Corporate Ties
Secretary of State Elihu Root resigns and ends connections with several financial institutions. He severed all ties as a director with the Morton Trust Company National Bank of Commerce Continental Fire Insurance Title Guaranty Trust and other corporations following his cabinet appointment and resignation.
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New York
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
The
Times
Root
Morton Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Title Guaranty & Trust Company
Cadets Begin Practice March From West Point
The cadet rifle team left West Point for Sea Girl New Jersey to compete in the national rifle event on August 3. The corps will cross the Hudson to Garrison and start a five day practical march aimed at instruction and simulating real wartime conditions.
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West Point
N. J
Sea Girl
Hudson River
Deadlock at Peace Conference Breaks in Portsmouth
Reports from the Portsmouth talks say no side yields on key points Sakhalin indemnity and sea power limits remain disputed. Baron Komura favors adjournment to consult Tokyo while M Witte delays to await St Petersburg and possible compromise.
Battle report from Changtu area repels Russian assault
An August report describes a Russian attack near Changtu with a battalion of infantry two cavalry sections eight field guns and six machine guns repulsed with 35 enemy losses and one own casualty. A second push northwest of Changtu was also repulsed and Russians retreated by 2 30 p m. A minor attack on Wei Huan Paelen was repelled.
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Tokio
Saya
Chantu
Erhshiplipa
Changtu
Wei Huan Paelen
Man Attempts to Assassinate President in Buenos Aires
Laborer Blanas Vicello tried to shoot President Manuél Quintana as his carriage passed Retiro park. Aide decamp sprang from the carriage, overpowered the assailant, foiling the attempted assassination.
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Washington
Beaupre
Buenos Ayres
State Department
Blanas Vicello
Manuél Quintana
Retiro Park
Decamp
Bradstreet Review of Trade Report on Fall Market
Bradstreet notes fall trade gathering momentum with more buyers and favorable harvest weather. Combined cereals likely to exceed prior years in quantity and quality. Prices remain high for agriculture, manufactured goods, and staples, yet buying continues. collections improve overall, with pockets in the fever zone weaker. Currency shipments rise but do not yet affect money rates.
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New York
Bradstreet
Dunne Halts Illinois Tunnel Company Digging
Mayor Dunne ordered an immediate halt to nearly all underground work by the Illinois Tunnel Company in Chicago. No construction may resume until by passes and drifts are devised to prevent building sinking and street settling, protecting offices and streets from undermining effects.
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Dunne
Chicago
Ilinois Tunnel Company
Peace prospects seen in Roosevelt push toward Russian Japanese talks
In Portsmouth New Hampshire observers note Roosevelt’s intervention may move peace talks forward. U S officials say the final decision rests with Russia and Japan, with Baron de Rosen and M Witte meeting after a night ride from Oyster Bay. Japan seeks full Sakhalin and war cost compensation, while indications of a concrete compromise remain unclear.
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Russia
Roosevelt
Baron de Rosen
Oyster Bay
M. Witte
Sakhalin
Women named honorary aides to grand army staff
Commander in Chief Joe R A King of the Grand Army of the Republic announced three women to be honorary aides at the national encampment in Denver. Kate B Sherwood Sarah Fuller and Elizabeth Turner past national presidents of the Women’s Relief Corps will serve on the staff marking the first time women hold staff roles. A committee including W Backus C W Mason and George Stone will work to change the State Soldiers’ Home at Youngsville Cal to a national golf filers’ home.
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Boston
Joe RA
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Kate B. Sherwood
Ohio
Sarah ©. Fuller
Elizabeth Turner
Massachusetts
Women's Relief Corps
W. Backus
C. W. Mason
San Francisco
George Stone
Youngsville
Cal
Iowa Tennis Champion Crowned in Rock Valley
In Rock Valley Iowa Walter T Hayes of Toledo defeated Baker of Sioux City to win the title of tennis champion of Iowa.
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Iowa
Rock Valley
Baker
Sioux City
Walter T. Hayes
Toledo
Appleton Financier Named in Cambridge Bankruptcy Petition
George B. Appleton of Cambridge filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 292677 and assets of 50. He was a clerk in Arthur B. Appleyard's office, the street railway promoter who is resisting extradition to New York for grand larceny from a Buffalo bank. Appleton also served as treasurer for several Appleyard railways in Ohio and held stock in the Ohio Traction Co and the Dayton Lebanon and Cincinnati Railway Co.
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Boston
George B. Appleton
Cambridge
Appleton
Arthur B. Appleyard
New York
Buffalo
Ohio
Ohio Traction Company
Dayton, Lebanon & Cincinnati Railway Company
Fraud charge filed in Steubenville against Vera Cruz Development
Edward Nicholson and partners sue Vera Cruz Development Co of Canton and officers alleging fraudulent representations to induce purchases of shares in the La Ekameralda rubber plantation. Plaintiffs claim a general scheme by defendants to force investments.
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Steubenville, O
Edward Nicholson
Vera Cruz Development Company
Canton
la Ekameralda
Kaneko Visits Roosevelt Amid Portsmouth Peace Talks
Baron Kaneko, confidential Japanese envoy in the United States, visited President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to discuss matters linked to the Portsmouth peace conference. The pair held an extended, undisclosed meeting as Kaneko traveled in from New York and returned after 8 p.m.
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Mortamouth
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Baron Kaneko
Portsmouth
Tokio
Japan
New York
Barnes
Bagamore Hill
Russia to Offer Tariff Concessions on Machinery
St Petersburg reports M Witte will announce in America a duty reduction by Russia on American machinery and tools in effect since 1901. Ambassador Meyer brokered the concession after talks with finance and foreign affairs ministries. A commercial arrangement under the 1897 tariff act was proposed and agreed, prompting the reduction.
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Russia
America
ST. Petersburg
Associated Press
M. Witte
Meyer
Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs
United States
Rusela
Rusaia
Lord Curzon Resigns as Viceroy of India
The India office announced Lord Curzon of Kedleston's resignation as viceroy and the appointment of the Earl of Minto as his successor. Correspondence dated August 12 shows bitter clashes between Curzon, the India office, and Lord Kitchener over army administration.
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London
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
India
Earl of Minto
India Office
Lord Curzon
Lord Kitchener
Edmund Barrow
Platform Collapse Sends Crowd Into Basement at Synagogue Ceremony
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania a platform gave way during the cornerstone laying for the Beth David Russia Hebrew Orthodox synagogue on Miller Street near Washington Street. More than 600 people including three rabbis plunged about fifteen feet into a basement. Most suffered cuts and bruises but no fatalities reported as the ceremony continued after the panic subsided.
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Pittsburg
Beth David Russia Hebrew Orthodox
Miller Street
Washington
Paper Fraud Leads to Coast Ship Officer Arrests
Reports to Chief Wilkie of the U S secret service state about twenty arrests on the Pacific coast of alien ship officers who obtained licenses on naturalization papers secured through fraud. The papers were obtained with the help of foreigners who falsely testified about residence for citizenship.
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Washington
Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Pacific
Citiienship
Oldest Canadian Senator David Wark Dies at 101
Fredericton Canada Hon. David Wark longtime senator dies at his home aged 101 years and six months. He served in Ottawa as a life senator and was the world’s oldest legislator at the time of his death.
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Fredericton
David Wark
Wark
Canadian Senate
Ottawa
New Loan Authorized by Imperial Ukase
ST PETERSBURG report states an imperial ukase formally authorizes a new internal loan of 100000000 dollars at 6 percent. The action marks a major finance move for the empire and sets terms for the borrowing program.
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ST. Petersburg
De Martens Gives Up Hope for Peace Treaty
Portsmout h New Hampshire reports Mr. De Martens has abandoned hope of a peace treaty this time. He telegraphed his wife that he hopes to sail for home next week.
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de Martens
Portsmouth
N. H
Discussion Not Permitted Anti American Boycott Meeting
Discussion of an anti American boycott in Hong Kong was refused by Sir Matthew Nathan the governor stating the application to meet and discuss would not be allowed in the colony.
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Hong Kong
Matthew Nathan
Reform Assembly in Russia Elevates Imperial Governance
Emperor Nicholas announces the creation of a national consultative assembly as part of reforms. The body will advise on legislation, review budgets, and operate under an emperor whose powers remain largely absolute. The assembly convenes mid January, with a two thirds council veto possible to block laws.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Senate
Moscow
National Assembly
Council of the Empire
Federal Control Advocated at Insurance Convention
Ralph W. Breckenridge of Omaha urged federal supervision of insurance before the national insurance agents convention in Denver. He argued state collectors exploit insurers to pay political debts, urging federal authority as constitutional and lawful.
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Denver
Colo
Ralph W. Breckenridge
Omaha
Insurance Committee
The
American Bar Association
National Insurance Agents’ Convention
Seed men form a new union in Washington meeting
In Washington representatives from the American Association of Nurserymen the American Seed Trade Association and the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists formed an organization led by chairman F R Pierson of Tarrytown New York and secretary Charles N Page of Des Moines Iowa. The group will cooperate on legislation favorable to members seek favorable customs rulings on imports and oppose free seed distribution by the government.
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Washington
American Association of Nurserymen
American Seed Trade Association
Bociety of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists
F. R. Pierson
Tarrytown
N. Y
Charles N. Page
Des Moines
Yaqui Indians Seek Peace in Sonora Negotiations
Yaqui Indians of Sonoma plead for peace as negotiations with the Mexican government proceed. The protracted conflict has inflicted immense damage on Sonora and hindered regional development more than commonly realized.
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Indiana
Mexico City
Sonoma
Sonora
Typographical Union backs eight hour plan with 1906 strike call
The International Typographical Union votes to meet in Colorado Springs next year and backs the eight hour campaign. The eight hour committee endorses the plan and calls a strike on January 1, 1906 against employers resisting the new hours. Samuel Gompers commends the union's stance.
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Toronto
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Samuel Gompers
Grain Rate War Ends After Conference Action
Omaha report says traffic managers from western and southern lines met in Chicago and set new reduced rates from Missouri River points to Chicago St Paul and St Louis. The cuts total 14 percent matching an earlier decline by the Chicago Great Western. Wheat 10 percent corn 9 percent to Chicago. Omaha to Minneapolis St Paul about 1 cent less. Omaha to St Louis also reduced. Elevator charges stay, but railway pay reduced to twice per haul. Effective August 19.
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Omaha
Western
Southern
Chicago
Chicago Great Western
Burlington
Missouri River
St. Paul
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Koreans protest to Roosevelt over Japanese rule in Korea
Syngman Rhee and Rev. P M Yoon filed a memorial with President Roosevelt detailing a treaty with Japan giving Korea to Japanese armies. The petition claims Japan promised reforms but did little, instead using thousands of rough men to oppress Koreans in Korea and along the coast.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Syngman Rhee
Seoul
P. M. Yoon
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Korea
Japan
Europe
America
German Chancellor at Wilhelmshoehe Amid European Tension
Reports indicate Prince von Buelow left Norderney for Berlin and went on to Wilhelmshoehe to see Emperor William while Dr. Muhlenberg was recalled. Officials hint at a crisis between Britain and Germany as London suspects Berlin seeks a European alliance against Britain.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Norderney
Wilhelmshoehe
William
von Muhlenberg
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Germany
Investigation of Western Life Companies Delayed
State Insurance Commissioner O'Brien said no investigations will begin before October. New York Life will be first examined, with other companies to follow if warranted, as New York legislators craft future life company rules.
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Paul
Minn
O'Brien
New York
Minnesota
New York Life
New York Legislative Committee
All Life
Russia Announces Tariff Concession With United States
St Petersburg reports that M Witte will soon announce Russia will reduce duties on American goods. Ambassador Meyer secured the concession after talks with finance and foreign affairs ministries. The move follows a proposed commercial arrangement under the 1897 tariff act.
Indian depredations by Apache Kid in New Mexico
Word from Santa Fe says Apache Indians from Arizona are looting in southwestern Socorro county on the McGallon Reserve. Settlers organized a posse and pursue the raiders, believed led by Apache Kid. A courier from the posse reports the pursuers surprised the Indians.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Rangers
Arizona
Socorro County
McGallon Reserve
Apache Kid
Indiana
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Bradstreet Review OF Trade
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Claude McDonald
Kataura
Tokyo
Precident
King
Appleyard
Kaneko
Lowwer
Viceroy of India
Czar
Ralph W. Seckenridge
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