Japan and Russia peace talks hinge on emblems and indemnity
Reports from New Hampshire indicate President Roosevelt aims to resolve the deadlock in the Russo Japanese negotiations. A proposed settlement would grant Russia partial or total control of captured islands in exchange for indemnity and the Chinese railway, with arbitration to determine exact terms. The conference schedule faced delays as Witte and Japanese officials debated concessions and the emperor’s final instructions.
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Russian Reply Rumored Non-Possumus In Peace Talks
A late cable from St Petersburg claimed a rumored Russian reply to peace terms is a flat non possumus. Officials led by Witte and Nabukoff studied the message in a tense annex, with sheets translated in his room. No confirmation emerged and the room burned with discussion past midnight.
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Abe
Rosain
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Baron Rosen
Couple Found Safe After Lake Michigan Ordeal Near Chicago
John Chartres and Misa Zelda Stewart of Evanston were rescued late afternoon after spending Sunday to August 22 adrift in a small rowboat on Lake Michigan. A broken oar left them unable to propel the craft during a squall, depleting them of food and sleep. They were found about 10 miles offshore by Evanston patrol crews and described surviving by sheer endurance.
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Bvanston
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Mian Stewart
Peace of Portsmouth Near Measurable Distance
The Morn's Post dispatch from Portsmouth claims the Peace of Portsmouth is within measurable distance. It reports substantial concessions from both sides for peace, including Russia paying Japan for prisoner maintenance, division of Sakhalin with Russia retaining the north and Japan the south, and Japan ceasing its claims to interwar naval forces.
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Morns Post
Russia
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Sakhalin
Japan
Ruasig
Horrible Tennessee crime revealed by young daughter
The daughter of John Lea, a Cleveland sawmill man, confessed in Murray, Kentucky, that his wife and James Hix killed him. Leo was found hanged as his wife and Hix fled. Hix was arrested at Spring Place, Georgia, while Mrs Lea is sought near Sherman. The girl says Hix held the father while Mrs Lea struck with a weapon.
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Over Vast Fields of Ice in Search of North Pole
Anthony Fiala, leader of the Zeigler polar expedition, tells of the long failed bid to reach the pole. His party survived three attempts, mapped archipelago routes from Crown Prince Rudolph land to Cape Flora, and endured four days imprisoned in ice before breaking through with gun cotton. They established a base at Teplitz Bay in Franz Josef Land and reported several dangerous rescues and deaths during the long harrowing voyage ending with preparations for another sledge expedition northward.
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Chicago Robber Murders Woman On South Side Walk
Diva E Mize of New York City was murdered by a robber while walking with Mrs. E F Wilson of Las Cruces. At the corner of Twenty Ninth Street and Washington Avenue a man demanded money and valuables, struck Mize as she fought back, and shot her through the heart, killing her instantly as Wilson fled toward the hotel. The killer escaped.
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Beattie Removed As Ensign In Bank Action
Denver, August 22 Judge Mul Imes in district court relieves JM Beatty as ensignee of the Western State Bank and names Continental Trust Company to act. The tram company immediate filing for 61.3950000 in sums. The action stems from Beatty as cashier yielding to Eagles money deposits after closure, hindering other depositors. Beatty seeks stay from Supreme Court. Justice Campbell restrains Mullins from further action.
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Cor Beatty
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Blaze at Mt Olive destroys multiple buildings
Fire at Mt Olive in Wayne County early August 2nd caused about 80 000 in losses with 21 000 insured. The blaze began in the dry goods store of X F Keel from an unknown cannd goon and spread beyond control. Losses included 17 000 in goods and 13 050 insured. Among burned structures was the three story Hotel Gladys.
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Kermit Roosevelt to Hunt in Wyoming Hills
Kermit Roosevelt son of the president arrived in Deadwood and will hunt big game in the Horn mountains of Wyoming with Captain Seth Bullock after a short visit. Roosevelt plans to stay until September.
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Horn Mountains
Wyoming
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Kermit Roosevelt
Gladden Criticizes Prudential Board on Tainted Cash
Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus, leader of the Congregational churches, has sent a sharply worded critique to the American Board of Commissioners in Foreign Missions. He attacks the board's statement of principles on gifts from questionable sources and proposes a resolution opposing donations from funds believed earned by immoral or harmful means.
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Flour Mills Closed by Moths in Minneapolis
Two flour mills in Minneapolis were shut by moth infestation on August 22. Moths have caused damage to silk cloth used in lifting flour and threaten further closures as authorities and mill owners seek to eradicate the pests.
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Martin Keeps Senatorial Toga Maintained in Virginias State Primary
In Fishmond Virginia August 22 the Democrat state primary produced decisive wins for Thorpe Martin to hold the Senate seat and Claude A Swanson to succeed Montague as governor. Majorities for the ticket ran strong with Ellyson reelected for lieutenant governor and Edgleston Jr named superintendent of public instruction. The party claims near election equivalence despite Republican opposition. Martin expected to lead by 16 000 to 20 000 and Swanson by a similar margin with Richmond backing Martin by 101 and Willard by 214 plurality.
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Expedition Memoir of Arctic Crossing and Return in 1905
The diary recounts a march from a base renamed Cape Abruzz to the ice pack north of Cape Rath. Difficult travel on rough ice with high temperatures and cracking floes slowed progress. After two days in 34 degree conditions, the party turned back to send supplies to Cape Flora, reaching Cape Abruszt on April 1. Poster was sent to explore the archipelago as the rear moved stores toward Camp Zeigler, while scientific work paused awaiting later action.
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Fever Record Sees 57 New Cases and 9 Deaths
A regional health bulletin reports 57 new cases of fever and 9 deaths. Officials urge vigilance and note rising numbers in the latest tally.
Fever Strikes New Orleans Area as Epidemic Reports Rise
New Orleans reports fever cases rising with eight above Canal Street and a prominent citizen among the victims. A boy’s college employee and Father Avellhe are among the patients, with one uptown death of a long-term clerk. Outside reports from Leeville confirm widespread fever with sixty-nine positive cases observed during two days of on-site work.
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Weather forecast for the southeastern states and Florida
Washington reports a two day forecast for Wednesday and Thursday with generally fair conditions in Georgia Virginia and the Carolinas. Central and southern Florida expect showers with an east wind. Western Florida likely showers. Kentucky and Louisiana show partly cloudy periods with coastal showers. Alabama and Mississippi expect showers with varying cloudiness and light southerly winds. Temperature figures and rainfall deficits are listed but not specified here.
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