Russian envoy denies pessimistic interview in New York
M Witte the Russian peace envoy arrived in New York on the Kriver Wilhelm der Grosse and rejected wireless reports claiming he doubted peace talks. He insisted terms must be weighed by Russia before negotiations and expressed willingness to visit America. The dispatch notes growing relief in St Petersburg over possible talks failing and hints at factional pressure to prolong hostilities.
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New York
M. Witte
Wilhelm der Grosse
M Witte
Perier M. Witte
Rarsia
Old Cemetery was Girl's Only Home
A 17 year old girl Rose Vabittka was arraigned in Long Island City police court after saying her home is the cemetery hill near North Beach. She described living on park benches and graves for five nights and starving before being arrested as a vagrant. Committed pending investigation seeking a three meals a day institution.
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New York
Rose Vabittka
Long Island City
Magicate
Central Park
Manhattan
J. G. Phelps St Kea
Ce Veterey
North Beach
Daniel Rapelye
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ad Promises Instant Relief
Group instantly relieved as Dr Thomas advertises Eclectic Oil described as perfectly safe and reliable. Claims it never fails, available at any drug store with subscription options for the Telegraph.
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Dr. Thomas
Baseball scores from New York to Philadelphia in extra innings
Baseball results list multiple games with teams including New York, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis, American League matchups in two columns. Notable: New York 8 Pittsburg 1 in 13 innings, plus several 4 2 and 3 4 scores across cities.
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New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St Louis
Cleveland
St. Louie
St. Louis
Fifteen-year-old tramp chased by Charlotte police
A fifteen-year-old girl who gave the name Agnes Lynch of Mosteller Pennsylvania was chased by police from yesterday afternoon until noon today in the suburbs of Charlotte. She slept in woods and begged for food, remaining at large for weeks. Officers, aided by patrols, failed to catch her yesterday. today she was captured and taken to the Crittenton Home.
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Charlotte
N. C
Agnes Lynch
Mosteller
Abe
Miss Lynch
Rhe
Crittenton
Lost Ship and Died of Yellow Fever
The British steamer Whitehall, ashore off Madrigue British Honduras since May 7, was towed to Newport News for inspection. Captain Bradley and the chief engineer died of yellow fever at Madrigue during the wrecking. No crew members have been heard from since. Glasgow listed as home port.
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Newport News
Whitehall
Madrique
British Honduras
Port Tere
Merritt-Chapman
Premier
Weasel
Cunvey
Bradley
Madr Gue
Yellow Jack
Dieeare
Vees
Glasgow
Edison in Auto to Tour Southern States
Thomas A. Edson arrives at Gettysburg with his son Charles and companions Frederick Ott and John V. Miller for a recreation tour through the South. He praises Gettysburg battlefield and its avenues noting Pennsylvania roads as among the best in the union before continuing via York to Baltimore for further travel.
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Gettysburg
Thomas A. Edson
Charles
Frederick Ott
John V. Miller
Pennsylvania
Union
York
Baltimore
Little Ruby McCue Stricken With Typhoid Fever
Little Ray McCue daughter of former Mayor Samuel J. McCue is gravely ill with typhoid fever. She was removed yesterday to Martha Jefferson Sanitarium for care amid the high profile trial surrounding her father.
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Charlottesville
Little Ray McCue
Samuel J. McCue
Martha Jefferson
Railroads Seen With Six Million Dollar Assessment Increase
The State Board of Public Works released figures showing a $5,947,677.95 rise in railroad assessments since 1904. Totals by line include Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Kanawha and Michigan, Coal and Coke, and more, with Per mile rates listed. street railways also detailed. The report notes civic planning and stock subscriptions by lodge members at Capitol Square in Charleston, with a memorial lodge session following a program led by L O Wilson and others.
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State Board of Public Works
Homer Hutcheson
Dillon
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
West Virginia C. & P
Ase
Pullman Company
Kanawha and
Michigan
Coal River and
Western
Ciis
Capitol Square
Charleston
L. O. Wilson
J. Rupert Jefferson
J H. Campbell
Grand Lodge
Court of Calanthe
The
Colored Institute
Ce Emonies
Norfolk and Western Earnings Increase
Norfolk and Western reports June results with 1,884 miles operated. Total earnings reach 2,168,842.48, after deducting operating expenses of 1,282,607.75 and fixed charges 334,206.67. Net earnings amount to 886,338.43, leaving a surplus of 552,128.06 after charges. Expense proportion to gross earnings stands at 59 percent.
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Norfolk and Wesern
Miles
State Association of Legal Lights Meeting at Fairmont
The State Association of Legal Lights announces its annual session in Fairmont with speeches by leading West Virginia lawyers and visiting legal lights from other states. A banquet closes the event, with themes on current legal questions. Officers include President John W. Mason and Secretary W. G. Peterkin.
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West Virginia
Fairmont
Dember
Pogram
Messrs
BE. M Showalter
F. T. Martin
John L. Lehman
A. N
Epidemic of Typhoid Fever at Spencer
Typhoid outbreaks plague Spencer with forty five to fifty five reported cases. Town population around sixteen hundred has panic and many residents flee. Earlier water from springs caused deaths. now artesian wells supply water as the epidemic continues. A separate note advertises a Washington trip from Bluefield for six dollars round trip on August 16 via Shenandoah Valley.
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Thera
Spencer
Spring Crek
Washington, D. CC
Bluefield
Shenandoah Vesley
Baltimore
T. B. Drinkard
Marvelous and Startling Readings at Bluefield Inn
Dr Hudson Bishop a renowned medium continues readings at greatly reduced prices for seven days to accommodate those who were turned away. Crowded parlors boast endorsements from local citizens as he promises to reveal future outcomes and provide guidance on love business and health in private confidential sessions at the Bluefield Inn second floor at head of stairs.
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Hadson Bishop
Ore
Binefield
America
Bluefield Inn
Kirke Hall Arrested in Gate City for Long Criminal Record
Kirke Hall, a noted multi murder er, was arrested by State Senator John C. Noel and jailed in Gate City Virginia. In 1904 he killed John Grabb in Lee County and received a pardon after an eighteen year sentence in Kentucky. He is fifty six with three sons in the U S army and is linked to Telit Hall the Kentucky outlaw hanged in Wise County. He was moved to Gate City after Lee County jail destruction for rebuilding.
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Kirke Hall
John C. Noel
Gate City
Hall
John Grabb
Lee County
Washington State
Noel
Kentucky
United States
Telit Hall
Wise County
Les Coucty
County Court Sets Levy At Fifty Cents
The county court has imposed a levy of 50 cents per $100 valuation for county purposes and 25 cents for road purposes. This marks a 20 cent reduction from last year.
Wholesale Flogging of Peasants Ordered
Odewa August 2. A wholesale flogging of the Erwan peasantry accused of insurrectionary conduct has been ordered for tomorrow. Two battalions of troops are designated to supervise the flogging operations. A vigorous protest has been made but authorities ignore the outcry.
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Odewa
Erwan
Yellow fever outlook brightens in New Orleans amid rising cases
New Orleans reports a brighter outlook from Dr. Kohnke amid more new cases in the last 36 hours and eight deaths by 6 PM. Governor Blanchard orders Louisiana naval reserves to Lake Boigne canes to protect fishermen and boatmen over quarantine tensions with Mississippi authorities. New York notes the gulf outbreak spreading to Montgomery Alabama and Louisiana ports though New Orleans remains free of imported cases with hot weather hindering transmission.
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New Orleans
Kohnke
City Board of Health
Blanchard
Louisiana Naval
Lake Boigne Canes
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
Gulf States
Montgomery
Ala
San Jacinto
Galveston
Hoffman's Island
Yrsterdey
Stay Granted in Bankrupt Bucket Shop Case in New York
Judge Lacombe granted a stay to Height & Freese the bankrupt bucket shop, pending appeal to the Supreme Court. Beers & Owen must reveal books on transactions with Haight & Feese as eight motions were argued before Lacombe. The firm operates branches in major U S cities.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit
Height & Freese
Coresa
United States
Thomas
Beers &Owen
Haight & Feese
Franklin Bien
Lancashire Cotton Operatives to Strike
Lancashire cotton operatives vote for a strike on August 19 unless wage increases are granted. The item also notes a stockholders meeting for Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company in Cooper West Virginia on August 9 to elect directors and conduct business.
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Lancashire
London
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Cooper
W. Va
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Bluepfield Ave
G. W. Wood
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Oppo
Lindsey & Akers
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Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
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L. A Hooper
O- Bluefield
Corsin Bros
Passager Depot
Bluefield Ave
J. Baker’s Saloon
Old Cemetery
Tierney
K. K. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
King
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Organia
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United
Detroit
Washington
Edison
Ruby McCue
Kanawha Valley Trition Company
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Court of
Calanthe
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W. Starks
Grand Coast
Pythian Mutual Investment Association
Calanthe T'E
State Association of Legal Lights
Allion
Wherling
Ira E. Robingeon
Grafton
W. E. R Byrne
W FE. Haymond
Sutton
A. D. Breton
Beckley
W. G. Peterkin
Perkersburg
W. N. Miller
Parkersburg
W. P. Wiley
Morgantown
HM. Rverell
Wheling
B. M. Amberi
Parkersharo
C. W. Dillon
Fayetteville
WE. Chilton
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Company
Hudson Bishop
Bucket Shop
T. H. Cooper
R. M. McGoffin
Giate
Theo Dilger
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