Peace Agreed Upon Ends Russo-Japan War at Conference
Dramatic close to talks as Japan concedes key points to halt bloodshed. Witte and Komura reach preliminary armistice terms with Mediation by Roosevelt. Sakhalin division and prisoner reimbursements discussed, open door and most favored nation clauses floated, no secret covenants indicated.
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Russia
Japan
M. Witte
Baron Komura
Roosevelt
Nicholas
Meyer
Sakhalin
Far East
Chantin
Oyama
Ia Perouse Strait
Hokkaido
Depitton
Destructive Forest Fire Near Sumpter Worsens
Forest fires north of Sumpter last year continue to sweep a wide area. The blaze threatens the water company flume and miners cabins as it spreads between Sumpter and surrounding regions. A fire scar over a mile wide has been reported, with crews battling the advancing flames.
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Sumpter
Water Company
Flames Threaten Wide West Of McEwen Area
Firefighters battled a fast moving blaze Sunday afternoon as a strong wind drove flames west of McEwen and south of Sumpter. Crews worked to contain the fire prompting nearby residents to monitor the situation and stay alert for evacuations.
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McEwen
Sumpter
Beige
Banker Ladd 18 Accused In Estate Scandal
Heirs allege William M Ladd diverted trust assets to cover debts and failed to settle estate. Principal item cited is a $188000 debt to Ladd & Tilton's bank. Action seeks removal of Ladd as administrator and a final accounting.
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William M. Ladd
Ladd & Tilton
Ladd
Origin of the Torpedo by Maury
Col Richard L Maury recounts his father Commodore Matthew Fontaine Maurys Virginia torpedo development. Experiments on James River at Rocketts used a powder keg device triggered by percussion with lin yard lance. The test drew officials, spurred creation of a coast harbor river defense bureau and led to Maury leading the effort with strong funding and officers.
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Richmond
Times- Dispatch
Richard L. Maury
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Virginia
James River
Commodore Maury
Robert 4. Maury
Clay Street
Talbott & Son
Cary Street
Col. Maury
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Committee of Congress
Rocketts
Maury
James River Steamboat Company
Naval Bureau of “Coast, Harbor and River Defense
O. R. & N. announces May 29 to Oct 15 ticket sales
The O. R. & N. proposes daily sale of individual tickets from May 29 to October 15 with continuous passage both ways and a final return limit of 80 days from sale, not later than October 31, 1905, at 1 1/3 fare totaling 9.90. Ten or more persons pay a single fare per capita for round trip at 7.40, with child half fares. Special rates for August 24-25 and Sept 16-17 include round trips to major western cities, with limited first class fare plus ten dollars, stopovers allowed within transit limits. For details contact M. W. Smith, O. REN. agent, Athena.
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M. W. Smith
O. Ren
Athena
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Omanet
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Childres
Oil for Warrants in Athens Oregon 1905 Notice
City of Athens Oregon redeems warrants numbers 1 W to 497 W at the treasurer David Williams office. Interest on the warrants accrues after the date. Dated Athens, Oregon August 1905. David William, Treasurer. Claimants seeking settlement are urged to call and settle business. Charice Norra.
Buck Jen Arica Salve and Dr King’s Pills Ad
No secret about Buck Jen Arica Salve curing cuts burns ulcers and sore eyes. Hope Texas user D L Gregory reports a bad sore healed and eyes treated. McBride’s drug store sells Buck Jen’s Arica Salve 350 and Dr King’s New Life Pills 36c for bowel and stomach ailments with guaranteed results.
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Buck- Jen
O .K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
McBride
Dr King
New Life
Prompt relief and sure cure for coughs and colds
An ad promising speedy relief from consumption related symptoms and coughs cites a guaranteed cure and pneumonia prevention. It touts McBride's drug store as the seller with trial bottles offered free and price 60e per bottle. The wording reflects a period promotional tone and emphasizes quick, certain results.
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McBride
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