Agreed Articles Narrow Peace Pact Amid Conference Setback
Portsmouth Aug. 15 The peace talks near deadlock as two more of twelve articles are settled Article four commits both sides to keep China’s territorial integrity and open door policy and Article six covers the surrender of Russian leases on Liaotung including Port Arthur Dalny and nearby islands The talks heated over issues in Korea Manchuria and Sakhalin with Russia opposing ceding ships and the Chinese Eastern railroad While Japan presses to delay final decisions secrecy is tightened and reporters struggle to obtain details.
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Portsmouth
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Dalny
Blonde
Biliot Islanda
Sakhalin
Civen
Korea
Manchuria
Amu
Harbin
Vladivostok
Firet
Japan
Corea
Russia
Dalny and
Elliot Islands
Witte Grill
Monument to South African soldiers unveiled in Quebec
A monument was unveiled in Quebec to honor the South African War soldiers. The ceremony included a review of local militia and volunteer forces and the presence of Canadian fleet warships enhanced the event.
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Quebec
Wyoming Weather Forecast and Temperatures
Washington dispatch reports Wyoming forecast for fall items with cooler trend in east and south portions and possible thundershowers in the east. Local data show 24 hour high 84 and low 64 degrees with slight precipitation noted. Palmer, Section Director.
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Washington
Palmer
Riot and Robbery In Andalusia
Famine in the Andalusia valley has driven workmen to starvation with weak bodies and children living on fir cones. Officials report five thousand armed workers roaming the countryside as jails fill with those seeking shelter and food.
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Cadiz
Andalusia
Seville
Spain
Osuna
Cotton Leak Investigation Resumes Amid Indictment Efforts
Washington reports the grand jury probing the Agriculture Department statistics bureau resumes today. Attorney General Moody pledges Justice effort to indict the guilty in the cotton scandal but declines to predict outcomes. Officials impose tight precautions as suspicions widen. Portland Lewis and Clark fair awards juries begin. four medal classes plus diplomas and honorable mentions amid 3 000 exhibitors.
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Washington
Statistical Bureau of the
Department of Agriculture
Moody
Department of Justice
Portland
Ore
Japs Bombard Port Hazarevo in Korea
Godsyladan Manchuria Aug 16 Two Japanese torpedo boats bombarded Port Hazarevo Korea An land assault followed but troops were repelled by Russian chaussers in port area. Italy Recalls Crimea King Victor Emmanuel marks Crimean expedition Tehernaya battle anniversary with veterans and officials present.
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Godsyladan
Manchuria
Port Hazarevo
Italy
Crimea
Turin
Victor Emanuel
Battle of
Tehernaya
la Mamora
Rava-Beccaria
Baseball magnates clash at national commission meeting
The August 16 meeting in Cincinnati centers on the dispute between Ban Johnson president of the American League and several Class A minor league magnates. Accusations of a personal fight are denied as minor leagues unite against the majors. The case arises from injunctive actions in Cleveland led by Howard Griftins of the Want orm League.
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Cincinnati
Ban Johnson
American League
Cleveland
Howard Griffehs
Wantorm League
Natonal Commission
Johnson
Cuban Expert Arrives in New Orleans for Yellow Fever Tour
Dr John Guiteras the Cuban yellow fever expert arrived in New Orleans and will tour the city worst hit by the outbreak. The daily report shows improvement with fewer new cases and deaths. eight new foci were recorded in the 24 hours ending August 14.
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New Orleans
John Guiterns
Guiteras
Exoneration in Montana land fraud case for W A Clark
In Helena on Aug 15 Judge William S Hunt granted defense permission to file a bona fide purchase plea in the United States suit against United States Senator W A Clark and R M Cob ban. The ruling removes fraud as an element in this timber lands patent dispute in western Montana.
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Helena
Mont
United States Court
William S Hunt
United States
W. A. Clark
R. M. Cobban
Clark
Montana
Last Tribute Paid to Bennington Dead
At Fort Rosecrans San Diego August 14 the final rites for Bennington victims were held with eighty survivors among officers and crew of the Chicago present. Chaplain A W Stone read the Episcopal service as volleys fired and taps were played. Memorial services were also held at the Isis theater with business suspended.
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Bennington
San Diego
Cal
Military Cemetery
Fort Rosecrans
Chicago
Siml
A. W. Stone
Navy
Episcopal
Ites
Isis Theater
Burlington reports Wyoming crop harvest progress
The Burlington notes Wyoming farmers have finished harvests with wheat averaging around twenty five bushels inside towns. Oats nearly all harvested and threshing ongoing. Corn and potatoes show strong yields, pastures in good shape, grass curing well, and hot weather with several showers.
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Burlington
Wyoming
The
McDonald Infant Funeral This Afternoon
The funeral for Aliie McDonald, daughter of Mr and Mrs William McDonald of Iron Mountain, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Longhurst undertaking establishment conducted by Rev EB Knopf.
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Aliie
William McDonald
Iron Mountain
Longhurst Undertaking Establishment
EB. Knopf
Yachts Sail for Astor Cups Off Newport
Newport Aug 15 The New York Yacht Club fleet set sail in the race for the Astor cups. The course runs thirty eight miles and the event is one of the greatest aquatic contests of the season.
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Newport
New York Yacht Club
Metal Markets Report Silver Steady At 697 4
New York Aug 15 prices show silver at 6974, lead and copper markets firm and unchanged amid trading.
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New York
Prices soar as Uintah lottery claims draw crowd in Utah
Provo Utah August 15 big offers for first claims on the Uintah reservation rise to fifty thousand to seventy five thousand dollars as more than 27 000 register at four points and hundreds search lands. Government maps are delayed stirring rumors of graft while 200 soldiers patrol Fort Duchesne with artillery from Fort Douglas to prevent trouble with Indians who prepare at Fort Duchesne.
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Provo
Utah
Uintah Reservation
Indiana
Washington
Fort Duchsene
Fort Douglas
Fort Duchesne
Mrs Barton’s Body Found Turned To Stone In Cemetery
In Oxford Massachusetts on August 15 the coffin of Mrs David Barton mother of Clara Barton was unearthed and found petrified weighing 275 pounds The body had been buried about six years ago The nearby coffin of Miss Barton’s father contained only dust.
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Mrs. Barton
Oxford
Mass
David Barton
Clara Barton
Miss Barton
Miss Burton
Wealthy heiress charged over unnumbered car in Brooklyn park
Miss Elsie Marian Farrell daughter of Franklin Farrell of Ansonia Conn wealth reported at 2.5 million was arraigned before Magistrate Voorhees in Flatbush Ave police court Brooklyn for violating a park ordinance by operating a car without a displayed number. Her defense cited unfamiliarity with New York auto laws and the magistrate suspended sentence.
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New York
Elsie Marian Farrell
Voorhees
Flatlough Avenue
Brooklyn
Franklin Farrell
Ansonia
Conn
Secretary Shaw Reevaluates Harrison Monument Base
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw reopened the dispute over the Harrison monument base and Supervising Architect Taylor arrived for talks with the building project architects. Both oppose the base previously agreed by the Harrison Monument commission. Shaw argues the statue should be the main feature, not a base.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Shaw
Harrison Monument
Taylor
Harrison Monument Commission
Washington
Washington Monument
Saya
Fur Contracts Under Scrutiny At Philadelphia Arsenal
Investigators led by Major F. T. Strong probe fur contracts and supplies at the Schuylkill Arsenal amid claims of inferior furs passing as standards and possible political influence. Arrests may follow. testimony cites Senator Penrose and a contractor linked to Busch as part of bid discussions.
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Philadelphia
Schulkill Arsenal
F. T. Strong
Frederick P. Kompelz
Busch
Penrose
United States Senate
Addressey
Pearse
Boston
Chicago
Maloney
Senator Penrose
People's Bank to Liquidate After Court Ruling
In St Louis on August 15 the directors of the People's United States Bank voted to enter voluntary liquidation after Circuit Judge Vandeventer denied an injunction against a postal fraud order. Earlier, Judge McElhinney granted a receiver for the bank at the request of Attorney General Hadley, but his name was kept confidential for the time being.
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People's Bank
St. Louis
United States Circuit
Vandeventer
People’s United States Bank
McElihinney
Hadley
British chancery gold offer to stop vast Rhodes claim
An offer of 75000 to J C Rhodes of Roxbury by English authorities aims to halt a 12 million dollar chancery claim. The fortune traces to 800 pounds deposited by George Rhodes linked to Jamestown founders and Bank of England holdings 299 years old. Jersey City stockholders vote to double capital at North American Biscuit Company as directors hold most shares in a 1.5 million preferred and 44 million common plan.
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Boston
J. C. Rhodes
Roxbury
Cecil Rhodes
Bank of England
George Rhodes
Jamestown Colony
Jersey City
North American Biscuit Company
Purose
Anti Jewish Riots Reported in Bialystok Rioting
Anti semitic writing is reported at Bialystok Russian Poland with limited details. The source notes unrest and identifies no active participants or specific actions beyond the incident.
Pullman Dividend Paid to Stockholders
Pullman Company paid a quarterly dividend of $2 per share to its stockholders today in Chicago. The cash payout reflects continued profitability and shareholder value for the period ending this month.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Eagles Ritual to Be Revised At Grand Aerie Meet
Denver hosts the eighth annual gathering of the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a full ritual revision on Masonic lines is announced. Membership rises to over 196000 with assets around 1700000 and a treasury near 85000. Pelletter and Davis vie for presidency while a royal reception is held with Gov. McDonald and Mayor Speer in attendance. Morocco conference slated to meet in Madrid per Premier Rios remarks.
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Denver
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Grand Aerle
MacDonald
Speer
W. H. Sharpley
Denver Aerle No
Pelletier
Order
Davis
Ohio
Madrid
Rios
Corbett Mowatt Bout Set for St Joseph Showdown
Young Corbett and Tommy Mowatt meet in St Joseph for a ten round boxing bout tonight. The two contenders clash in front of a local crowd with the outcome eagerly awaited by fans.
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Young Corbett-Mowatt
St. Joseph
Young Corbett
Tommy Mowatt
Sound Steamer New Shoreham Narrowly Sinks at Block Island
The New Shoreham struck a sunken wreck while entering Block Island harbor from Providence with 50 passengers. It sank to the main deck as it tied to the pier but all passengers managed to land via the gang plank.
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Block Island
New Shoreham
Providence
Embezzler Maintains Innocence in Wyoming Case
Sheridan Wyo Aug 14 Charles Martin held over to district court after Montana return on embezzlement charges. He insists he is innocent amid Barkeepers' Association involvement.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Charles Martin
Barkeepers’ Association
Montana
District Court
Baseball scores from multiple leagues and games
Baseball results list several games with final scores across leagues. Pueblo 4 Denver 9. Des Moines 16 St Joseph 2. Sioux City 4 Omaha 5. New York 4 Detroit 0. Washington 0 Cleveland 7. Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 4. Toledo 2 Indianapolis 1. Toledo 6 Indianapolis 2. Columbus 4 Louisville 0. Minneapolis 4 St Paul 2. Kansas City 2 Milwaukee 8.
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Pueblo
Denver
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Omaha
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Mitladelpha
St. Louis
American Association
Toledo
Todianapola
Indianapolis
Columbus
Lewisville
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Milwaukee
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M’donald
Pennsylvania
Sgadnal
Arsenal
Quaker City
Poland
St. Petersburg
Bielostok
Russian Poland
Pullman
Grand Aerie OF the Popular Order
Sound Steamer
Pittslure
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