Indemnity and Sakhalin Terms Struggle Hints at War End
Russia and Japan exchange hard positions over indemnity and Sakhalin terms as plenipotentiaries near a critical juncture. Reports suggest Chinese and Japanese negotiators want immediate discussion while warnings persist that no substantial concessions will be made unless key points are met, with Witte pushing for rapid engagement and possible Chicago talks after a late summer briefing.
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Auest
Truenlas
Pnce
MT Witte
Ravan Kor
Sakhatin
Becaure
Afon
Roalde
Petre
Witte
Nima
Uefore
Chikeago
Mompet Matsumoto
Goanday
Japan
Ree Komori
Takahira
Maeigna
Jopan
Sakhalin
Leon Thee
Lore Woo
Manchuia
Russia
Peuruot
Ormerestien
Credentials of Envoys May Yet Cause Trouble
A report from the Associated Press reveals unresolved issues over Japanese plenipotentiaries credentials. Baron Komura’s powers require imperial ratification, while Mr. Witte holds full authority to negotiate and sign treaties. The mismatch risks Russia potentially binding itself without Japan’s concurrent consent, affecting peace negotiations and ratification dynamics.
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Russia
Witte
Mr. Witte
Baron Kamura
Baron Komura
Japan
Werte
Ani
Maron Komura
Nicholas
Heart torn from body in double murder case
Samuel Simmons wealthy naval stores man and his son Ely Simmons were shot to death near Jacksonville Florida. Thomas Hisler confessed self defense as the killer. Bodies found in pine woods along the public road with the elder having seven buckshot wounds and the heart torn from his chest, indicating brutal violência.
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Samuel Simmons
Thomas Hisler
Jacksonville
Fle
Samari Simmons
Ely Simnio
Attecn
Thomas Hieler
Father
Wondere
Simons
Ely Almmons
Village Trolley Disruption in Atlanta Weathered by Lightning
In Atlanta the streetcar system stalled during a summer thunder shower, halting from 7:18 to 7:48 pm as hundreds waited home. Lightning, though not clearly seen on the sheets, caused outages with multiple brief stops. A calm bystander suggested the cars were most needed during storms. Officials cite frequent thunderstorm-related burnouts and service interruptions in recent weeks.
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Atlanta
Cnawer
Whitehall
Alabama
Cara
Petrie
Ife
Alan
Norma
Upe
Mrs Cobb Held For The Killing
Royston Ga August 1 Special Mrs W H Cobb arrested today at noon on a charge of manslaughter for shooting dead her husband Tuesday night Bond set at 7000 and will be posted No further investigation until September term of the superior court The Royston Record editor Mr Cobb will be published without interruption and Colonel George S Goode will likely appoint an editor for the paper
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Royston
W. H. Cobb
Cobb
Royston Record
George S. Goode
Sandbag Attack Strikes Aged Woman At Garnett Street
Mrs. Jacob Keefer, 65, walking near Garnett and Whitehall streets, was knocked unconscious by a man who struck her with a sandbag. Witnesses saw the attack. police have no clear suspect. The report also notes the Revenue Cutter Alert sailing from Mobile to New Orleans to assist in yellow fever control along coast towns.
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Jacob Keefer
Garnett Street
Garnett and
Whitehall Streets
Central Avenas
Locy
Keefer
Jacob Kretar
George Sau
Mr. May
Garnet Street
Tobbery
Mobile
Ala
Chief Rosa
Revenue Cutter Service
Washington
Alert
New Orleana
Lieutenant Rock
Captain Lyman Hall In Critical Condition In New York
Captain Lyman Hall president of the Georgia School of Technology lies in a dying condition at the Jackson Health Resort in Danville New York physicians have given up all hope for his recovery death may come before morning prominent educator in the south receives but scant hope filled messages from friends and relatives nationwide seeking news of his illness.
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Georgia Tech
Danville, N.Y
Danville
N. Y
Lyman Hall
Georgia School of Technology
Jackson Health Resort
Captain Hall
South
Precinct Judges Indicted in Richmond Primary Case
Richmond August 1 grand jury returned indictments in the recent primary election case against J. H. Leveridge Peter Krug and J. W. Percival judges at the second precinct fee ward Another indictment is reported against Chris Manning another against Jackson Wise and another against L 2 Culberton
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Richmond
J. H. Leveridge
Peter Krug
J. W. Percival
Chris Manning
Jackson Wise
Ancthver
L. 2 Culberton
Rates cut on northbound oil shipments by major railroads
Washington reports sweeping reductions in northbound freight rates for petroleum products. Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville plus sister lines slashed from New Orleans to Chicago 41 to 23 cents per 100 pounds, to Atlanta 36 to 18, to Cincinnati 39 to 22½, and to Louisville 35 to 8 cents. Gulf Refining Company had charged a northbound southbound tariff disparity aimed at blocking Texas and Louisiana access to Standard Oil markets. The complaint, filed June 28, prompted 29 day response windows extended by the railroads.
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Washington
Btanchard O Company
Interstate Commerce
Illinois Central and
Lewisvile and Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Chicago
Allanta
Cincinnati
Louisville
Gulf Refining Company
Pot Arthur
Texas
Louisiana
Standard Oil Company
Louisville and Nashville and
Uiote Central Fed
New Criene
Texas Pacific
Alabama Great Southern
Northeastern
Mystery Around Newly Wed Pair Vanishes After Quarrel
Marvin Mormand and his wife of two weeks from Haynes Street disappeared shortly after midnight Monday following a quarrel. Mrs Williams, the bride’s mother, says she suspected drugging and foul play, as the couple left home with three strange men seen earlier. Police continue extensive search with no trace to date.
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Marvin Mormand
SB Haynes Street
Mos
Bturvin Mormand
Samuel Goldstein
Peters Street
Hhe
Keely's
Atlanta
Macon
Annie Pauline Wiens
Haynes Street
A. E. Wil Hams
Hansom Wiliams
Williame
Southern Bell Telephone Company
J. E. Geogine
Eam Castleberry Street
Fire aboard City of Augusta harms cargo after bay blaze
Boston August 1 The Savannah bound steamer City of Augusta arrived from Savannah reporting a fire last night in the cargo hold as it crossed Massachusetts bay. Fire was put out after two hours. vessel damage considered trifling though cargo losses from fire and water likely significant. Fire began between the docks. hatches closed and water streams confined flames to one hold before reaching Nantucket roads.
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Boston
Bavannah
City of Augusta
Massachusetts Bay
Te Tn
Nantucket
Fever Plague Still Spreads at New Orleans
The fever plague continues to spread in New Orleans with Marine Surgeon Berry among the victims. Authorities say the spread is no greater than expected and hope for victory in the end despite Italian presence and high fever among staff. Dr Berry, in the central focus of infection, remains active with treatment and support staff expanded in district headquarters with contract surgeons and an assistant surgeon assigned to each district.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
G. M. Harry
Marine Hospital Aseivics
Dona Yoeman
Burgeon White
Weather forecast across states for weekend
Forecasts cover Georgia Virginia Tennessee Kentucky North and South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana with showers and intermittent sun. Percipitation data notes highs around 83, variable winds shifting south to southwest, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions across the region.
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D.C
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Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
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