Treaty Signage Speculation Roils Portsmouth Talks
Washington officials debate where the Portsmouth peace treaty will be signed as diplomats press to finish the accord. Rumors hint that Russia may pay Japan subsidies in lieu of cash indemnity while secrecy surrounds open Japanese demands.
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Russia
Japan
Washington
Portsmouth
Oo International Affaires
Washintgon
M Witte
Baron Kowara
Roosevelt
State Department
Chamter
Presideot
Portemouth
N. H
de Martens
Dennison
Ds Martes
Navy Yard
M. Witte
Nicholas
Wester
Russian Empire
Baron Komora
Carpert
Rusela
Wrecked Southern Train Kills Guard and Fireman in Augusta
The Southern passenger train bound for Charleston derailed on Washington street when a switch spread under the last coach. Guard Murphy and Fireman Lott died of wounds from the wreck. Several passengers were lightly injured.
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Augusta
Charleston
Washington Street
Murphy
Lott
Court Martial to Try Commander
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte orders a court martial to try Captain Young of the gunboat Bennington for neglect of duty. The action follows a Navy investigation and was announced from Washington on August 30.
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Young
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Captain Young
Bennington
Fearful Boiler Explosion Hits Dorchester Mill in Wise County
A large saw mill boiler exploded at Dorchester this morning injuring David Frazier and a 16 year old boy who were badly scalded. Dr. Stallard treated them and by afternoon they rested well. The article also notes a baseball cup final in Wise county between Dorchester Stonega and Big Stone Gap, with Dorchester winning 1 to 0, and reports on a severe accident where Charlie Coldiver had a leg severed between knee and ankle joints while boarding a moving train.
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Norton
Dorchester
David Frazier
Stallard
Big Stone Gap
Siver
Wise County
Whitehead Drug Store
Stonega
Wise
Arkasaw
Glamorgan
Colonial Coal and Coke Co
Wertz Company
Thessay
M. L. Stallard
Doochester
Wise Coal Field
Charlie Coldiver
Mires
No Direct Assault on New Septic Tanks in Hearn Case
The city damage case brought by Jas Hearn over East River overflow continues with about thirty witnesses to be examined. Expert Alvord testified in private to judge admissibility while Dr Loeb’s chemical evidence was deferred. the dispute centers on pre June 1904 damage and whether the old cold tank near the Norfolk and Western site caused harm rather than the new septic tanks. The city argues sink holes near Norfolk and Western shops and Superior Supply Plant caused the overflow and that city sewers are treated east of town. jury is expected to be completed today with listed potential jurors and witnesses.
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Jas. Hearn
East River
Alvord
Chicago
Cartain Perts
Loeb
Te Hearn
Norfolk and Western
Witses
Hearn
Superior Supply Company
W. B. Mays
John Helm
E. W. Moye
O. J Belcher
B. W. Mills
W. GC. Duncan
Bolling
J. R. Craghead
A. J. Lilly
Too Much Magic Oil Made Him Insane
An 80 year old Corporal Jones is confined in Prin cetn county jail awaiting transport to an asylum. For 18 years he peddled a patent medicine called Maige Oil and reportedly bathed his bald head in its staff causing mental derangement.
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Corporal Joness
Princetn
Death of a Child Occurred Yesterday
The eight month old child of Mr and Mrs D B Hager died yesterday morning after a short illness. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the residence on Railroad avenue. Interment will be at the Hager cemetery on the Princeton road.
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D. B. Hager
Railroad Avenue
Hager Cemetery
Princeton Road
Rain Postpones Major League Games Across Regions
National reports show St Louis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn and Pittsburgh Philadelphia games delayed by rain. Scores indicate Chicago 1 Boston 2 New York 6 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 2 Washington 1 Chicago 1. Game halted after 15 innings due to darkness with Borton 4 St Louis 0.
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St Louis
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Borton
St. Louis
Yellow Fever Breaks Out in Pensacola City
The surgeon general reported a telegram from the army port at Brrapeae Florida stating Pensacola has officially announced yellow fever outbreak in the city.
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Pensacola
Washington
the Army
Army
Prt
Brrapeae
Fla
William Ellis Indicted for Sheriff Murder in Buchanan
After Deputy Sheriff Murphy was killed in Buchanan County Virginia a grand jury, ordered by Judge John B Wilk inson, indicted William Ellis for first degree murder. The Logan court term began with witnesses examined and Ellis faces a hard fight by his wealthy family as the trial nears.
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Learnig
Murphy
Buchanan County
William Ellis
John B. Wilkinson
Wayne-Mingo
Logan Curt Bence
Ellis
Petition for Local Option Election at Pocahontas
Judge Heneon in Tazewell granted a local option election for Pocahontas to be held between October 2 and 5. The anti whiskey camp claims a large dry majority with many voters pledged, promising a sharp contest and excitement over the town's fate.
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Heneon
Ceat
Tazewell Trestay
Pocahontas
P Cibontas
No New Court House for Princeton
Discussion of a proposed new court house at Princeton meets resistance with expectations of defeat at the polls. The plan to enlarge the current structure faces legal limits on levy increases, capping county tax rates at five percent. If a new court house is built, it would be in Blaefield.
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Princeton
Blaefield
Try Our 25 Cent Dinner at Osborn Cafe
An old notice invites readers to sample a 25 cent dinner at Osborn Cafe located at the corner of Bluefield and Mercer streets. It promotes value and location for patrons seeking affordable meals.
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Osborn Cafe
Bluefield and
Mercer Street
Last Day of Grace on Estate Accounts
Notice warns all debtors of A. J. Samuel estate to settle today to avoid transfer to an officer for collection tomorrow. Postlethwaitr signs as administrator with 881 street address.
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A. J. Samuel
Telegraphic praise for Roosevelt Portsmouth peace conference
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association telegrams President Roosevelt congratulating him on the Portsmouth peace conference efforts. Other messages from Neus Palaiie William I. Ribenbad and Edward R and I, and a note from W. J. Bryan, express cautious optimism as diplomats face delicate negotiations before leaving for Sagamore Hill.
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Neus Palaie
William
I. R
Herlenbad
Edward
W. J. Bryan
Foreet
Preel
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Rooevelt
Sagamore Hill
Peasants Fight Thieves in Polish Districts
In the Warsaw region peasants attacked bands of thieves, killing eleven and wounding fifty after August 26. Thieves from Warsaw, arming to retaliate, set fires to villages. Authorities have taken no action as peasants organize to resist the threat.
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Warsaw
Mieozovna
Fever Deaths Reported in New Orleans
New Orleans records four deaths from yellow fever yesterday and 46 new cases bringing totals to 1 878 cases and 27 deaths. One new disease center was opened, raising the total to 442 centers nationwide.
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New Orleans
Prosecuting Attorney Finds Many Leaks at Princeton
The prosecuting attorney searches county records at Princeton to clean up finances and reports many leaks. He notes numerous issues in care of the poor, promising readers full details after the searches are completed.
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Attreeys
Princeton
Daily Telegraph
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