Hebrew bankers meet Witte on humanitarian Jews in Russia
New York bankers Oscar Straus Isaac Seligman and Adolph Lewisohn deny seeking a Russian war loan Their visit to Newcastle N H aims to improve Jewish conditions in Russia They met M Witte for about two hours with plans for future talks in New York and emphasize ending persecution over funding the war.
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Wentworth
Newcastle
N. H
Oscar G. Strauss
Isaac N. Seligman
Adolph Lewisohn
New York
Russia
Witte
M. Witte
Mr. Straus
Mr. Seligman
Baron Rosen
Mr. Wilenkin
Lydia E Pinkham Veget able Compound A Century of Results
Thousands of American women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored health and vitality. The ad touts cures for menstrual irregularities backache leucorrhea and uterine issues and claims physicians widely prescribe it. It invites readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice and emphasizes its tonic reconstructive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Rapid progress in peace talks at Portsmouth Russia Japan
Report from Portsmouth August 14 notes swift gains in Japan Russia peace talks. Three of twelve articles agreed, including recognition of Japan’s influence in Korea, Russian evacuation of Manchuria, and cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad to China. Sakhalin is the next potential stumbling block.
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Portsmouth
WN. H
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Russia
Japan
Corea
Manchuria
China
Harbin
Russo-Chinese Bank
Port Arthur
Liaotung
Sakhalin
Peace hopes hinge on Japan terms at Portsmouth talks
In St Petersburg on August 14 officials say the only real chance for a peace accord at Portsmouth rests on Japan softening its demands. They deem the published terms largely unacceptable and warn that without changes to indemnity and territorial concessions, peace is unlikely.
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ST. Petersburg
Portsmouth
Japan
Russians and Japanese Issue Summary of Aug 14 Talks
Official statements from Russia and Japan outline the August 14 forenoon and afternoon sessions. Articles 1 through 3 were discussed and disposed of, with sessions adjourned for lunch at 1 and resumed at 3, then 8 and 9 30 the next morning.
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Wentworth
Newcastle
N. H
Korostovitz
Sato
Komura
Takahira
Lactated Food Promises Stronger Babies Through Proper Elements
An advertisement claims Lactated Food provides nitrogenous matter to nourish muscles, carbohydrates to warm and fat the body, and phosphates and minerals for strong bones. It argues babies cannot grow well without all elements and urges against experiments, stating the product is scientifically proven.
Armistice Implicit in Manchuria Amid Peace Talks
Attaches of the Japanese and Russian missions expect no general battle in Manchuria during the ongoing peace negotiations. Thus, in the broader sense, an armistice already exists in Manchuria.
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Manchuria
Portsmouth
N. H
Exclusive on Russia peace mission talks in Boston
The Portsmouth Post reports a Boston meeting between Russia peace mission representatives and New York bankers discussing financial matters. The report fueled rumors that Russia may pay an indemnity, and bankers later met with M. Witte to probe Russia’s stance toward Hebrews, hinting at a possible Russian loan.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
Russia
New York
M. Witte
Komura and Witte May Visit Canada After Portsmouth
Ottawa reports Secretary of State Scott invited Baron Komura and M. Witte to visit Canada after they depart Portsmouth. The offer follows ongoing diplomacy with Japan and Russia.
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Komura
Witte
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Scott
Baron Komura
M. Witte
Portsmouth
Japanese Baron Kaneko Sees Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill
Baron Kaneko visited President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill for the third time in weeks. Neither discussed the purpose of the call.
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Oyster Bay
Baron Kaneko
America
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Cold for the Japs at Portsmouth Peace Conference
Boston Post special columnist Jihei Hashiguchi reports at Portsmouth as the peace conference stalls. Weather worsens, roads freeze, and speculation grows about the next article to be discussed while observers joke about an armistice in Manchuria. Baron Komura and Minister Takahira appear with Sato to brief reporters.
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Jihei Hashiauchu
Japaneese
Boston Post
Portsmouth
N. H
Association of Ideas
Manchuria
Wentworth
Newcastle
Mr. Sato
Baron Komura
Takahira
Jihei Hashiguchi
Hildreth Accused at Police Board Hearing
Testimony at the Salem Police Board hearing alleges Lieutenant Frederick J. Smith Sergeant Dobbyn and Patrolmen Leary and Hildreth acted improperly during an arrest. Witnesses Brennan and Bates described Hildreth pushing and striking a detainee while a second officer assisted. The board plans to consider the case after arguments from counsel.
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Frederick J. Smith
Dobbyn
John T. Leary
Alfred H. Hildreth
Michael Brennan
Salem
Joseph Lundy
Hildreth
H. L. Bates
Hildret
Bates
Robbins
Swinerton
Brennan
Duncan
Lundy
Cole
Jerome Seen As Next Mayor If Anti-Tammany Forces Unite
Aug 14 discusses R Fulton Cutting of the Citizens' Union endorsing Jerome as the leading anti-Tammany candidate and expressing hope he will run, potentially making him the next mayor of New York.
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New York
R. Fulton Cutting
Citizens’ Union
Jerome
Return of Cheney strong box a mystery
Southbridge Aug 14 Herman S Cheney's 285000 dollars in securities, stolen from his home in January, have appeared at Frank L Chapin's house. The case remains unsolved with no clear explanation of how the box traveled there. Authorities and law firms pursued leads without result.
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Southbridge
Herman S&s
Boston
Pinkerton
Cheney
Shaw
State Police
Mr. Cheney
Alpha M. Cheney
American Optical Company
Burrage Official Drowns After Dory Capsizes Near Hull
Arthur W. Bemis, longtime confidential employee of Albert C. Burrage and member of the Burrage Hospital executive board, drowned after clinging to a small dory for two hours and swimming to shore. F A. McLaughlin survived, held to the overturned boat for three hours before rescue. The pair had returned from Nantasket when a squall capsized the craft near Hull Gut. Bemis resided at 218 Columbus Avenue prior to summer quarters near Bumkin Island.
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Hull
Arthur W. Bemis
Albert C. Burrage
Pemberton
Bumkin Island
F. A. McLaughlin
Bemis
Atlantic
New York
Hull Gut
McLaughlin
Burrage Hospital
Nantasket
Columbus Avenue
Norway Seeks Bernadotte Prince for Throne
Norway’s President of the Storthing says Sweden has not replied to a request to select a Bernadotte prince as king. Norway desires a monarchy but will not wait forever and may invite another prince if no answer is received.
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Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Bernadotte
C. C. Berner
the Storthing
Canada Moves to Fortify Area Near Kingston and Quebec
Ottawa reports the Canadian militia council will build a modern fort near Kingston to guard access to the Great Lakes. There are plans for strong fortifications five miles below Quebec to protect the St. Lawrence entrance. The plan to fortify Patridge Island at St John harbor has been dropped.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Militia Council
Kingston
Great Lakes
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Patridge Island
St. John
N. B
The Vest Pocket Cascarets Health Ad Puzzle
A vintage ad promotes a tiny enamel box named The Vest Pocket containing six Cascarets tablets. It touts bowel and liver exercise through regular use, claims no purging or stomach upset, warns against bile drivers, and urges buying genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped CCC with free booklet.
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Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
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