Will Japan Ask Too Great a Sum
Portsmouth N H Aug 9 With Baron Komura set to outline peace terms to the Russian plenipotentiaries pessimism grows over Japan may demand an indemnity near 600 to 800 million dollars and Russia resists such payment, though in kind compensation might be possible. The plenipotentiaries aim for a treaty and first informal meeting occurred today. Wagner festival at Munich opens with Mendelssohn and Mozart programs led by Felix Mott.
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Special Committee to Probe Big Fire in Albany
The collapse of John Myers & Co. department store killed thirteen people with two more fatally injured. A special committee will investigate the disaster as wreckers halt search, believing no additional bodies remain in the ruins.
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New York Steps Up Clean Up Against Western Crooks
Chicago Chief Collins has enforced a ten day clean up sending noted crooks heading east toward New York. The Metropolitan police respond by intensifying actions to make the city unwelcoming to criminals and vow a vigorous fight until the city is cleared of the crooks.
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Michigan Day Celebrated in Portland Oregon
Michigan Day was celebrated in Portland Oregon with addresses by the governor of Michigan and other distinguished citizens. Speeches by officials of the Lewis and Clark Exposition followed a reception and remarks by state officials.
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Wyoming Weather Forecast Delivers Warm Week Ahead
Washington reports Wyoming forecast as fair with warmer conditions in the northwest. Local data show a high of 84 and a low of 48 with no precipitation. W. S. Palmer, Section Director, signs off.
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Citizens of State Ask for Peace
St. Paul Minn August 9 The first step toward arbitra tion of a week long railroad labor dispute was taken when Governor John A Johnson sent letters to J J Hill Howard Elliott and H B Perham urging settlement and offering his services Based on numerous citizen and commercial group letters the governor said business in parts of the state was nearly paralyzed by the ongoing struggle between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads and the Telegraphers.
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Phipps Sons Indicted For Firing On Fishermen
An indictment returns against H. C. and H. J. Phipps sons of Henry Phipps of Pittsburg. They are charged with firing loaded guns at fishermen on a lake at Castle Beaufort damaging John Allanfrazer’s left eye. Beaufort castle is leased to Mr. Phipps from Lord Lovett. On July 4 gillies on the lake were challenged and shot at after giving no reply.
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Mosquito Suspected in Archbishop Chappelle Death
New Orleans reports a high yellow fever toll with Arch bishop Chappelle dying during a brief visit to the old archbishopric. Scientists suspect a mosquito bite or a stray insect at his residence near the Canal Street area. The health board records 62 new cases, 7 deaths today, 119 total deaths, and 679 total cases to date.
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Shaw Not Pushing His Resignation
Oyster Bay Aug 9 officials deny Secretary Shaw came to press acceptance of his resignation. He says he plans to resign some time next winter with no fixed date. Political circles expect he will seek the Presidential nomination in 1908.
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Beef Trust Drives Stock Yard to Ruin
Philadelphia August 9. Unable to compete with the Beef Trust the North Philadelphia Butchers and Drivers Live Stock Yard Association one of the largest concerns in the region was dissolved at a stockholders meeting. The company recently sold property of 43 acres along Rising Sun Lane and the North Penn railroads. The association was formed twenty nine years ago to contend with the West Philadelphia Stock Yards.
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Bold swimmer starts Channel crossing attempt at Lydden
Dever England Aug 9 T W Burgess began from the coast guard station at Lydden four miles northwest of the port for a second try to swim the Channel. After six hours in the water he was about twelve miles out and still going strong.
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Secretary Wilson Heads Meat Inspection Inquiry
George H. McCabe is named head of the investigation into the Bureau of Animal Industry with full authority. The probe covers meat tags and alleged benefits to the beef trust, plus a pushed plan for a new meat inspection program seeking 75 000 dollars from Congress. In Chicago Omaha and Kansas City Independent packers reportedly face hurdles in getting inspections. Sarah P. Peckham was subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury in Washington on August 15 amid a cotton report leak scandal.
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Typhoid Fever Outbreak Hits Washington D C
An unusually serious typhoid outbreak linked to river water is sweeping Washington D C since July 1. There have been 198 reported cases and 91 deaths in the District of Columbia amid the crisis.
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Pennsylvania Jackies Set Sail for Sea Life
The Pennsylvania naval militia contingent joined the cruiser Tacoma in Philadelphia for sea duty as part of a Atlantic coast program. Maine, New Jersey, and Connecticut units had already boarded ships for sea service at their ports.
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National convention opens in Milwaukee for sheet metal workers
The National Convention of the Association of Master Sheet Metal Workers meets in Milwaukee beginning August 9 and continues through Friday. It is the first annual gathering following the group's formation a year ago in Philadelphia.
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Anniversary of Pope's Coronation in Rome
On the second anniversary of the coronation the Pope attended mass at St Peters. Cardinal Merry del Val, Papal Secretary of State, assisted. Over twenty cardinals and a congregation of several thousand were present.
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Roosevelt to address miners in Wilkes Barre tonight
Mr Roeosevelt heads to Wilkesbarre, accompanied by Assistant Secretary Barnes and a special party. He will address a large miners meeting there tonight and return to Oyster Bay tomorrow night.
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Palmer's Daughter Marries Samuel Harcourt in Quiet Albany Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Lois Palmer, only daughter of the late Gen. Palmer, to Samuel Charles Harcourt took place in Albany today. The ceremony was quiet with the bride's family in mourning.
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English Mosque Planned in London by Moslem Faithful
Western followers of Mahomet plan a London mosque with broad international backing. The Shah of Persia and rulers of Egypt and Afghanistan, plus many Europeans, will assist as the cornerstone is laid in Lambeth with grand ceremonies and minarets planned for the project.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union convention opens in Wilkesbarre
The Optional convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union opens in Wilkesbarre Pa and will meet for two days. Total Abstinence Beneficial Societies from across the United States attend. Clergy members will speak and President Roosevelt is expected to address miners tomorrow.
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Metal Markets Report Mixed in New York Store Prices
In New York on Auk 9 metal prices show Silver at 69 5.5, Lead at 4.00 4.70, Copper firm and unchanged as market activity steadies. The report notes price stability across copper with no daily change.
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Bilver
Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and Omaha
Cattle receipts around 19 000 in Chicago with market slow and lower. Prices shown for steer, cow, calf and feeder classes with Texas and Western cattle included. Sheep receipts near 20 000 with market steady for western and lamb sales listed. In Omaha cattle receipts about 500 with steady tone and varied ranges for native and western stockers and feeders.
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Mobs Riot as Hebrew Bakers Strike Rages
New York August 9 rioting marked the strike of Hebrew bakers on the East Side with 50 rioters wrecking an Allen street bakery and a mob assault on a Orchard street shop. A patrol wagon squad was attacked as reserves dispersed the mob after ten minutes of fighting.
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Indians Surly but Trouble Feared in Utah Territory
Salt Lake City dispatch notes Provo total registration at noon 1 165 with expectations to double by night. Price reports Indians are surly yet have not shown violence. Military officers advise settlers on the reservation to stay vigilant and avoid provocation.
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Corbins Welcome Taft Party At Army and Navy Club
Manila August reception to honor Secretary Taft Miss Roosevelt and the Congressional party by Gen and Mrs Henry C Corbin at the Army and Navy Club is planned with decorated rooms and novel features. Miss Patten related to Mrs Corbin is part of the party.
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Taft
Whitford Murder Mystery Narrowed in Inquest
A coroner at Butte Montana conducts an inquest into the death of Joseph Whitford a Northern Pacific special watchman. Autopsy indicates he was struck on a street car accident scene and his body placed on the tracks to hide the crime. Police theorize Whitford was killed by coal thieves or hoodlums in pursuit of stolen coal. His skull shows blunt force trauma.
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Wagner Suspended and Fined in Pittsburg Series Incident
Pittsburg shortstop Wagner was suspended three days and fined 40 dollars by President Pulliam for throwing a pall at umpire Bausewine during a Pittsburg versus New York series game last week.
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Fire Insurance Agents Convene in Denver Convention
Denver hosts the tenth annual convention of the National Association of Fire Insurance Agents from August 16 for three days. Delegates will discuss business and hear several interesting addres sions, with postmeeting entertainments including a party at Fitch's Gardens.
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Notables Support The Movement For Interchurch Federation
New York August 9 Twenty four religious denominations with 18 000 000 communicants have each appointed five to fifty delegates for an inter church conference on federation of Protestant forces in America to meet November 15 President Roosevelt has expressed sympathy and cabinet members are expected to take part The program includes five bishops six more bishops and leaders from multiple denominations plus judges senators a governor and college presidents The conference will address religious education social order evangelization missions and Christian progress.
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Roosevelt
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Clash at Zhitomir Between Troops and Armed Jews
Petersburg reports a clash at Zhitomir between troops and a well armed Jewish group. Rumor says several were killed or wounded but no details or official confirmation are available.
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Zhitomir
Jerome Banners Raise Interest in Independent Conductor Run
New York august 9 Jerome banners appeared for an independent candidate for district attorney. The newly organized Jerome group mounted posters in support of Wilmeas bid shaping the local political scene.
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Pope Pius Suffering From Gout, Rest Ordered
Rome August 9 The Pope was reported to be suffering from gout. His physician Dr Lappioni has ordered him to take complete rest.
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Duffey Retires From the Cinder Path
New York says Arthur F. Duffey world champion sprinter has retired from track after a victorious tour of Australia and New Zealand. He states nothing would induce him to reconsider the decision.
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