Plan Wins Belief Peace Near in Portsmouth War Talks
In Portsmouth New Hampshire observers say Roosevelt's plan to end the war has succeeded after rapid diplomatic moves. Baron Komura is expected to present the plan to M Witte at the peace conference session at 9 50 this morning and Russia will reply. A high authority predicted negotiations could be prolonged into next week to pressure the Czar.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Roosevelt
von J. Meyer
Baron Komura
M. Witte
Gay Head Strikes Nantucket Ledge Narrowly Misses Wharf
The steamer Gay Head carrying 125 passengers from Wood’s Hole and New Bedford struck a submerged rock ledge near Nantucket’s dock in darkness. Passengers landed safely within half an hour as tide levels prevented refloating. bow damage unknown awaiting high water.
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Nantucket
Gay Head
Inight
Wood’s Hole
New Bedford
Boston Heat Kills Sailor as City Endures Record August Day
A Boston heat wave ends in tragedy with Martin Brennan of Woods Harbor dying after being overcome. John Landry of East Boston is treated for prostration and injuries after tumbling from a car on the National docks. The city records 90 degrees, the hottest August 22 in 25 years, with more warmth expected today.
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Martin Brennan
Woods Harbor, N. S
John Landry
National Docks
East
Boston
Relief
T Wharf
National Dock Yards
East Boston
Relief Hospital
Boston Area Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and cooler Wednesday with light to fresh southwest winds. Thursday looks fair with continued cool air across Boston and vicinity.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington Forecast and Weather Conditions Aid Travelers
Washington forecast notes partly cloudy New England and New York regions with cooler interior conditions. It reports unsettled weather overall with showers in the Middle Atlantic and New England, and generally fair conditions set for Wednesday and Thursday. Winds shift from south to southwest and become variable by Thursday. South to southwest winds accompany steamers to European ports with fair weather toward the Grand Banks.
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Washington
New England
New York
Middle
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic
Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
European
Grand Banks
Hopeful Democrats Renew Douglas Nomination Effort
Gaston County Democrats press Governor Douglas to reconsider a Democratic nomination this fall as the State committee prepares to reconvene at the Revere House. Captain John J. Flaherty is urged to press the appeal, fearing the governor remains opposed despite talks of General Miles or Robert M. Burnett as alternatives.
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Douglas
Gaston
State Committee
Miles
Robert M. Burnett
McNamee
John J. Flaherty
Harbor
Democratic State Committee
Revere House
Committee of 15
Firebugs suspected in Medford blaze. arrest expected
Medford on August 22 reports police and the State fire marshal finding a clue to identify the firebugs responsible for the $75,000 blaze on Saturday night. Chief Holmes believes the right man is under surveillance as Chief Bacon and fire department crews inspect burned buildings for evidence.
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Medford
Holmes
Bacon
Fire Department
Fine Overcoats Offered by F Gray Co
The F Gray Co markets a heavy luxurious long belt overcoat at 7.90 with October prices cited at 20 to 30 dollars. Customers are invited to take one home for family value and offered buyback at 8.25. Located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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O. K
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Linehan Exonerated by Suffolk Grand Jury in Bribery Probe
After two days of testimony the Suffolk County grand jury fully exonerated Alderman Linehan in a bribery inquiry involving Aldermen and the East Boston Dock Trust. Though Linehan voiced astonishment he offered no comment, hinting at a forthcoming public statement. The board debated suspending him but chose to avoid prolonging the issue.
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Boston
Grand Jury
Alderman Linehan
Suffolk County
Linehan
National Construction Company
East Boston Dock ‘I'rust
Collins
Trust
Board of Aldermen
Grand Jury Finds No Crime in Boston Bribery Probe
The Suffolk County grand jury in special session reports no crime was committed in the Boston alderman bribery inquiry tied to the May 22 1905 petition by Boston National Construction Company. Edmund D Codman et al trustees of the National Dock Trust were examined. foreman William E Barton signs the finding with clerk Clarence H Knight. Boston date August 22 1900.
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Superior Court
Grand Jury
County of
Suffolk
City of
Boston
Boston National Construction Company
Edmund D. Codman
National Dock Trust
William E. Barton
Clarence H. Knight
Suffragan Witnesses and Evidence Used in Grand Jury
Sughrue states every step was taken to obtain witnesses and evidence. Names of possible fact witnesses were summoned and testified before the grand jury. All documents and books, including Burroughs & DeBlois records and private firm accounts, were examined by an expert who testified. The grand jury gave patient, full consideration to the evidence.
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Grand Jury
Burroughs & DeBlois
Aldermen bitter after exoneration of bribery charges
Alderman Linehan and 10 colleagues were exonerated by a grand jury. Alderman Curley hinted at expulsion from the floor while Alderman Bowen urged prompt action. Privately, aldermen doubted whether reviving the Linehan charges serves any good.
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Linehan
Board of Aldermen
Curley
Bowen
Tremendous summer suit sale at F Gray Co
Sensible men will balk at summer clothing. F Gray Co offers a week long sale of men's fall suits at 6.90, as good as any 15.00 suit in Boston Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Boston
Washington
Hanover Streets
Two Bathers Drown at Salisbury Beach in Undersea Current
Mrs Ellen Carr of Lawrence and Miss Eliza Miller of North Andover drowned while bathing at Salisbury Beach. Both bodies recovered after undercurrent swept them from depth. life-saving crew and physicians failed to revive them. Mrs Carr home 457 Essex Street, Lawrence. Also includes note on Mr Robinson resigning as director of Museum of Fine Arts with reasons and career.
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Salisbury Beach
Ellen Carr
Lawrence
Eliza Miller
North Andover
Carr
Miss Miller
Richard Edwards
Life Saving Station
Mrs. Carr
Essex Street
Summer colds dangerous says Father John's Medicine cures all
An advertisement claims summer colds are dangerous and promises cure with Father John's Medicine, presenting a bold health remedy claim to readers.
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Father John
Resignation Letter from Boston Art Museum Director
Edward Robinson, director of the Boston Art Museum, resigns citing a lack of sympathy with museum policy. He forwards the letter to Samuel D. Warren, president of the board of trustees, surprising trustees who say they know of no cause for dissatisfaction with their attitude.
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President Warren
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Board of Trustees
Mr. Warren
Manchester
Mass
Samuel D. Warren
The
Museum of Fine Arts
Edward Robinson
Boston Art Museum
Five Die in Union Pacific Wreck Near Rossville Kan
A report from Topeka states five people were killed and several injured in a Union Pacific wreck near Rossville Kansas, about 18 miles west of Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Union Pacific
Rossville
State Department Official Seeks Portsmouth on Telegram
Colonel W. H. Michael chief clerk of the Department of State left for Portsmouth in response to a telegram and took with him a copy of the State Department code likely for Secretary Peirce to communicate with the President. He is expected to return to Washington tomorrow or the next day.
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Washington
W. H. Michael
Department of State
Portsmouth
State Department
Peirce
Michael
Peace prospects cited by Times Portsmouth correspondent
The Portsmouth correspondent of the Times reports real hope for peace with Japan ready to settle a plan that preserves Russian dignity and honor. The note indicates progress toward an arrangement to end the conflict.
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London
Portsmouth
The
Times
Woman in Readfield Night Strangling Case Cited
Readfield Depot Me Aug 22 A Mrs Elsie Hobbs Raymond denies light on Mattie Hackett murder and pleads for privacy as Sheriff Ham pursues a possible female informant. The inquest looms while authorities trace the fatal cord used by the strangler and public interest grows.
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Readfield Depot
Mrs. Raymond
Mattie Hackett
Elsie Hobbs Raymond
Lightning destroys Brookline residence with near $1000 damage
A bolt of lightning struck the cupola at 1842 Beacon Street in Brookline last evening as the St. John family dined. It tore through several rooms causing about 1000 dollars in damage while the occupants escaped injury. The cupola split twice and the tower was displaced. guests in the dining room felt no shock.
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Elizabeth St. John
Beacon Street
Brookline
Old Man Beaten by Watchman Near Atlantic and Kneeland
Charles Andrews, an 83 year old Arborway Forest Hills resident, was assaulted near Atlantic avenue and Kneeland street. Police say a watchman attacked him after he wandered into the first section of a new bridge. American Express employees found him and sent him to Emergency Hospital.
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Charles Andrews
Arborway
Forest Hills
Atlantic Avenue
Kneeland Street
Grace
Lagrange Street
New Bridge
American Express Company
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TWE
Mhoodooded
Jhe
Wasgeen
Komura
Rockwood
Charles L. Meller
John T. Freeman
North Station
Warren
Sughrue
London Times
Boston Post
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