Peace envoy luncheon aboard Mayflower marks mock diplomacy
At Oyster Bay the Roosevelt administration hosted the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries aboard the Mayflower. The president toasted a just and lasting peace as the two powers exchanged cordial greetings and officials moved to a buffet luncheon. The scene reflected calm, formal diplomacy with flags, flowers, and a simple, courteous reception preceding the voyage to Portsmouth.
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Long Island Sound
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Vitte
Baron Rosen
Aaron "Komura
Witte
Government probes telegraph strike impact on Great Northern
Washington announces investigation by United States attorneys into the interruption of telegraph service on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific as the government seeks to safeguard interstate commerce. Reports indicate most strike-affected lines now have replacements, with reinstatement inquiries rising in Idaho.
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Milwaukee
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Reamer
Spokane
Wweday
Horn
Northern Pacific
Haney
Idaho
Idaho Divisio
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Thshers’ Brotherhood
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Mr. Hill
Russia Pursues Trade Treaties With Austria Next
St Petersburg reports that after completing tariffs with Germany and France, the government begins negotiations for commercial treaties with Austria as part of a broad tariff revision effort.
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St. Petersburg
Austria
Pressed Steel Plant Breaks Ground in Pittsburgh
Ground was broken in Pittsburg today for two new plants of Pressed Steel Car Company. The facilities will cover 640 by 140 feet and are intended for the manufacture of steel cars.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Gar Company
Fires ravage multiple locations causing heavy losses
A series of fires swept Great Falls and nearby areas starting in a furniture store basement. Firefighters fought dense smoke for over an hour, then flooded the basement with water to extinguish the blaze after about three hours. Pittor’s losses reached 12000 with 6000 insurance, Ario’s losses about 5000 with equal insurance, and the building damage estimated at 1500. A separate fire in Little Chicago burned a dwelling and a stable behind M Bridgeman’s home, causing roughly 200 and a few dollars respectively. all fires were contained by local fire services.
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Excelor Mattresses
Pittort
Ario
Chicago
Smerter
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Fourth
Crest of the Rockies urged as vast forest reserve
Colorado Springs report says Hamlin Garland urges designating the Rocky Mountain crest as a national forest reserve. He cites extensive deforestation and spring freshets, calling for lasting protection of altitudes from 8300 feet upward under federal governance.
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Associated Press
Hamlin Garland
Gray's Peak
Rocky Mountains
Notorious Kelly Gang Raid Scatters Riot in Mulberry Street
In New York on August 5 a raid targeted the Paul Kelly gang blamed for lower east side crime. A window smashing spree near police headquarters disrupted Mulberry Street, Houston Street, and the Bowery as officers pursued the rioters. A coffee shop was ransacked and Christo Coloranies suffered facial injuries and broken ribs during the disturbance. Authorities fought to catch the group amid the chaos.
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New York
Paul Kelly
Lower East Side
Mulberry Street
Houston Street
Bowery
Christo Coloranies
Winnemucca Fire Destroys 16 Businesses In Heavy Loss
A disastrous blaze swept Winnemucca's business district starting in Armory hall, burning 16 stores and causing damage estimated between 80 000 and 100 000. Eagle Jewelry and Drug suffered about 24 008 loss. Fire halted within 24 hours but electric service was knocked out, delaying reconstruction as owners plan to rebuild.
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Armory Hall
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Train Collision Closes Northbound Route Through Ore
A northbound rail incident near Ore disrupts service as a derailment blocks tracks. The crash halted traffic with one engine and one car derailed, causing cleanup delays and serious concern for passengers. Authorities reported no immediate fatal injuries though the condition of a New York banker is described as serious.
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Kalispell Unit Leads Bozeman Guard Camp Arrival
National Guard history notes Company 1 of Kalispell under Capt. A. H. Swaney arriving in Bozeman August 2 after traveling from Kalispell, with early reports from Company I of Glendive. The camp day features eight hours of drill, regimental parade, target practice, religious services, and routine schedules under Col. Bray. Capt. Jenks praised by officers for instruction, with plans for voluntary target practice and a Wednesday evening concert at Fort Ellis.
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A. H. Swaney
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Earlie
Bray
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Gerald W. Lansing
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Taree
Strike on Great Northern Road Disrupts Service at Havre
Railway operators at Havre join a seven mile walk to Mle Junction as a strike spreads along the Great Northern line. Twenty two trains laid out between Glas er and Cut Bank. Dispatchers run some trains and a relief fund supports affected workers.
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Order of Railways Telegraphers
Dr Tilden Dead Former Chemist in Medical Museum
Vamington reports the death of Dr Tilden a noted chemist once attached to the medical museum in the General's office He was rumored to have discovered the poison in a bouquet and reportedly went to Giteau the day before his execution
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Vaanington
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W. C. Tileden
Tmedical Museum
N General
Waghe
Giteau
Police Seek Mayor Belcher on Embezzlement Charge
Paterson New Jersey August 5 police conduct active search for Mayor W H Belcher wanted for embezzling more than 100 dollars from private individuals. The case describes monetary sums and pursuit.
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W.H. Belcher
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