Russian peace envoys optimistic on Russia political reform
In Portsmouth New Hampshire August 18 Russian peace envoys express confidence in the Czar granting a lower House of Assembly seen as a step toward constitutional government. M Witte and Baron Rosen praise a united Russia with a voice in affairs as peace talks stall over indemnity Sakhalin and sea power limits with Japan.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Russia
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Sakhalin Island
Pacific
Averting Wreck Near Kingston by Boston Youth
On the Plymouth division of the New York New Haven Hartford line near Halifax station seven miles from Kingston a train was saved from a track obstruction by Joseph Gaffney a 10 year old boy from 38 Oswego Street Boston He waved his shirt to warn the engineer causing the train to stop before derailing Many passengers were shaken but none seriously injured Obstruction replaced and alerting news sent to Boston headquarters
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Kingston
Plymouth
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Halifax
Joseph Gaffney
Oswego Street
Boston
Peace Conference Adjourns for Russia Japan Orders
The Portsmouth peace conference adjourned till Tuesday awaiting orders from Russian and Japanese rulers after preliminary talks on 12 articles. Deadlock centers on limiting Russia naval armament in the Pacific, plus indemnity and Sakhalin cession terms. these obstacles stand between peace and the warring nations.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Russia
Japan
Pacific
Sakhalin
Back Bay House Burglary Stuns City Police
Patrolman Collins after rounds on Granby street discovers the Wilson home ransacked since the 15th. Thieves entered via a rear eight-foot wall and basement door augered panels, stealing chinaware cut glass linens lace curtains a mirror and jewelry. Inspectors Sheehan and Pelton lead the case.
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Sheehan and Pelton
Collins
Conference Sessions Yield One Split Decision and One Pact
Article 11 covers Japan’s demand to limit Russia’s naval armament in the Pacific and ends in a decided disagreement. Article 12 concerns Japan’s call for equal fishing and commercial rights with Russia in Siberia and ends in agreement.
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Japan
Russia
Pacific
Siberia
Russia Will Not Be Humiliated in East Naval Talks
M Witte vows Russia will not be dictated by Japan and insists no nation will outline Russia's future. He acknowledges reverses in the war but says ultimatums on main points are set, with no modifications unless directed by future government. He cautions against pessimism but notes four days remain to resolve key questions. Tuesday will tell the tale.
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M. Witte
Japan
Russia
Roosevelt Welcomes Baron Kaneko Amid Portsmouth Peace Efforts
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt receiving Baron Kaneko a confidential Japanese government representative. The visit relates to the Portsmouth peace conference discussions and Kaneko's direct communications with Tokyo.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Baron Kaneko
Portsmouth
Brookline Girl Hit by 500 Volt Testing Machine
Anna Healy 22 of Brookline was accidentally shocked by a new high voltage testing machine at Holtzer Cabot on Station Street. 500 volts passed through her body, leaving her left side paralyzed and she was taken home in a hysterical state. The firm halted operation of the machine after the accident.
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Holtzer-Cabot Electric
Station Street
Brookline
Anna Healy
Chestnut Street
John A. Carroll
Go to It Gray County Investigation Report
Gray County authorities proceed with a formal inquiry into issues at Washington and Hanover sites. Officials emphasize the need for a thorough probe, without sharing pricing details or outcomes.
Bombs Sent To Banker In New York
Two concealed explosive devices were mailed to prominent New Yorkers. Jacob H Schiff, linked to Kuhn Loeb & Co, was the target of the more lethal device. A second package to Guggenheim’s Sons bound for American Smelting & Refining Co exploded after immersion, injuring nothing and signaling a rising wave of threats.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
M. Witte
Russia
M. Guggenheim
Boy Falls Forty Feet From Window Unharmed
Eight year old Willie Brady of 129 Gerard Street Roxbury fell about 46 feet from a third story window at home last night but sustained only a slight shock with no injuries reported.
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Willie Brady
Gerard Street
Roxbury
Winter overcoats at low August prices at Gray Co
Gray Co offering red hot winter overcoats in August with all kinds and sizes priced at 7.90 dollars. If not satisfied, return Monday for an 8.25 dollar courtesy refund. Located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Tragedy of Pretty Mattie Hack Deadly Readfield Mystery
Readfield Maine August 18 The murder of Mattie Hackett an 18 year old daughter of Levi Hackett of Kent's Hill stands as a baffling case. Sheriff and officers doubt the tramp theory and pursue leads toward a jealous neighbor or passerby in Readfield. Some favor a woman as possible perpetrator while awaiting stronger evidence for arrests.
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Readfield
Mattie Hackett
Levi Hackett
Kent’s Hill
Sheriff Hall
Brown
Readfield Fears Hidden Neighbor Linked Murder Mystery
Readfield, Maine is shaken by the murder of Mattie Hackett. Sheriff Hall and deputies search for clues, suspecting the killer may be a local resident. Authorities discard a tramp theory and stress the victim was lured from the home and strangled near the Hackett property. Continued on Page 2.
Dugan Plans Thorough Inquiry Into Dock Trust Graft Case
District Attorney Sughrue widens graft probe into Alderman Linehan charges against 106 aldermen. Captain Joseph A Dugan reviews books at East Boston headquarters and with the National Dock and Storage Ware house, preparing a witness list including prominent labor leaders. He says light will be shed at the hearing as details and accounts are examined.
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Joseph A Dugan
Watts
Boston
National Dock Trust
Sughrue
Frank J. Linehan
Aldermen
Dugan
National Dock and Storage Warehouse Company
Herbert M. Cox
Martin H. Ryan
Dock Trust
Eight-Hour Day Pushed by Typographical Union
International Typographical Union delegates in Toronto pledge eight-hour day in all book and job printing offices on January 1. The convention backed the committee report amid support from allied societies and plans for strike funds to aid workers. The Los Angeles Times union drive and Philadelphia Inquirer fight are noted, with funds set to sustainUnion efforts.
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Toronto
Ont
International Typographical Union
Max Hayes
England
Ellis
the Typothete
Los Angeles Times
A. A. Hay
Times
Philadelphia
Committee On Appeals
Philadelphia Union 2
Philadelphia Inquirer
F. Gray Co. Promises Refunds on October Purchases
Fr. Gray Co. located on Washing ton and Hanover streets offers $7.90 items in October with a $8.25 return policy for unsatisfied customers by Monday. Returns and pricing details are highlighted for buyers.
Boy Signal Saves Train In Halifax Area
Conductor Robert Burns and Engineer Wilkinson of Plymouth halted a train after a boy ran along the tracks shouting a flag. Joseph Gaffney of Boston, visiting Halifax for the summer, used his shirt as a signaling flag to warn the engine crew. The train struck a tie obstacle but remained on rails. passengers suffered bruises from the sudden stop. An investigation is underway.
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Robert Burns
Wilkinson
Plymouth
Monponset
Joseph Gaffney
Boston
Halifax
Red Haired Hero: Joseph Gaffney Saves Train Passengers
Ten year old Joseph Gaffney of 38 Oswego Street South End saved a trainful of lives by pulling away a shirt waist and signaling the oncoming train. A passenger awarded him 50 cents which he lost through a hole in his pants. another woman paid his fare to Boston.
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Joseph Gaffney
Oswego Street
South End
Joe
Post
Hale House
Boylston Street
Lot
Val
Halifax
Boston
Little Joseph Gaffney
Boston Weekend Weather Outlook
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity shows Saturday fair and warmer. Sunday turns partly cloudy and warmer with light east to south winds.
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Boston
Boys' suits advertised at F. Gray Co
A short display advertises boys clothing at F. Gray Co located at the corner of Washington and Hanover, promising astonishing prices to attract customers and noting the store carries boys suits for sale.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Promises Liver Benefit
An advertiser claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate stimulates healthy liver activity relieves constipation sick headache and malaria symptoms. The notice presents a medicinal claim targeted to general readers without detailed clinical evidence.
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Witte
Maine
Harry Jones
Averil Wreck
South End Lad
Back Bay
Wilson
Station 16
Granby Street
Bay State Road
William Power Wilson
Water Street
Sato
Kaneko
Ony Bank
State Street
Boston Banking Company
Capital
Worcester
Front St
Washington and Hanover
Jacob Schiff
Guggenheims
Lad
Mattie Hackit
Hackett
Jones
Auburn
Grand
LT. U
Lynch
Los Angeles
Fr. Gray Co
Gaffney
Cape Cod
Horsford
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