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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
1
A historical report states Russia must cover the expenses for a road and the Japanese possession of the railway, with the czar facing a price tag of 75 million dollars.
In Portsmouth and St Petersburg reports, a planned peasant revolt is described as being organized for autumn. Russian forces, including Cossacks and infantry, have been dispatched to Tirjak to quell unrest while Japan and China negotiate rail road matters and indemnity after the conflict.
Plague cases at Boras have been isolated and the village disinfected. Colonel Gorgas may burn buildings deemed necessary to stamp out the disease. No fear of spread is entertained here.
The supreme council of the Royal Arcanium held a special session at Pilt-In-Bay C Aug 30 and voted to increase rates effective October 1 with broad support among delegates though not as proposed by the grand council Grand Regent Hoag voted against the resolution while Supreme Regent Wiggins supported it Fifteen delegates attended the meeting.
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fall conditions with showers in the southeast and cooler in the west. Thursday mostly fair, with Friday turning fair. Local data show a high of 80 and low of 64 with trace precipitation. Palmer, US Weather Service, Section Director.
At the zemstvo congress in Moscow fiery speeches drew strong applause amid a rising wave of revolutionary sentiment. Theodore Rodicher, once exiled for treason, warned that Russia faces an inescapable revolution as the government proves ineffective and tax burdens deepen, with looming famine across provinces.
Washington report on the Philippines cites constant disturbances in the Department of the Visayas. General Carter notes reconcentrado camps set up to protect natives in Samar, Negros, Panay, Cebu and Leyte as murders and torture rise and natives fear leaving army camps for supplies.
Beoul Aug 40. John MacLaary Brown ends twelve years heading Korean customs as Muga the Japanese adviser takes over. The move is part of a broader plan to reorganize Korean finance.
Portsmouth N H August 30 The drafting of the Treaty of Portsmouth began with Martens and Dennison preparing articles. The basis of peace is accepted but details remain. Witte is hailed at home yet faces cold reception abroad and at court amid military opposition and bitterness.
A Southern Railway dispatch from Washington reports that local train No. 18 traveling from Augusta Georgia to Charleston had an accident while crossing Reynolds Street in Augusta. The rear coach turned over, killing one man and injuring three others.
Anthony Piaja commander of the Zeigler polar expedition arrived in New York today on the Oraanle from Liverpool and was met by his affianced. He then went to Brooklyn to see his aged mother. The expedition under Fiala left Norway in June 1903 and was rescued by the Terra Nova under W S Champ whose ship reached Honningsvaag Norway on August 10.
The State Department was provided copies of Genthenburg newspapers attacking American consul Robert Bergh for allegedly failing to show proper respect to King Oscar on his birthday anniversary. Secretary Loomis has asked for an explanation.
Nagasaki Aug 30 reports say a hundred flaking boats were overtaken by a hurricane off Goto Island in the Channel of Korea. Some estimates claim 400 men are missing and feared drowned.
New York Aug 20 The Union Pacific railroad declares a total dividend of two per cent on preferred stock and two and a half per cent on common stock for cash payment.
New York metal markets report no change in prices as silver, lead, and copper maintain status quo on a quiet trading day with no notable movements or headlines.
New Orleans reports 46 new fever cases and 4 deaths as of 6 p m with 1 878 cases and 271 deaths to date. Governor Vardaman accuses local officials of concealing the outbreak prompting a looming dispute over responsibility. Rockefeller plans large educational and charitable gifts guided by his son’s advice.
Washington DC August 20 The federal grand jury is expected to indict Department of Agriculture officials tied to manipulated cotton reports. District attorney activity has revived the inquiry after a prior lack of evidence. Beach continues probes into John Hyde and Holmes financial matters with safe deposit box searches. Officials have largely refused to share account information. It is anticipated some officials will be summoned before the grand jury.
A Tangier despatch says a French Algerian merchant named Bousain has been released from captivity at Mberty after a special courier arrived from Fez. The release followed the prisoner’s reports of harsh treatment during imprisonment.
Rome reports the pope hearing of Far East peace and praising President Roosevelt. He sends telegrams to Emperor Nicholas. In St Petersburg mobilization triggers a general strike at Libat with factories closed, ports idle, railways paralyzed, and no newspapers issued. Two revolutionaries injured at Odessa.
Secretary Bonaparte orders Commander Lucien Young before a court martial for neglect of duty after the Bennington explosion findings while disapproving the inquiry that the ship was in good discipline. Ensign Wade faces court martial for neglect of duty.
In Portsmouth the final signing of the peace treaty could occur with the President present at either Oyster Bay or Washington. Plenipotentiaries would convene in full dress, photographed at the act, and a historic painting featuring the President may be produced for eventual display at the White House.
Tokio reports semi official word that the former Russian turret ship Poltava now called Tanto in the Japanese navy arrived at the naval station at Matsuwa from Port Arthur under her own steam on August 29. The former Russian auxiliary steamers Zelya and Booryah have been refloated at Port Arthur.
Carlsbad August 30 The Associated Press says strong probability President Roosevelt will receive the Nobel peace prize next year. Christiania August 30 The prize committee sent Roosevelt congratulations for his work toward world peace.
Paris reports the sultan of Morocco replies by letter to St Rene Tallandier that he treats the arrested French Algerian merchant Rousain as Moroccan and will not honor the French call for release. The foreign office says the Fez envoy will deliver a note to Morocco and inform the sultan he may depart. French demand for Rousain’s release and redress is not withdrawn. Dispatches from Toulon say several cruisers including Bruix and Chaney are being held in readiness.
Count Oukhtomsky praises Roosevelt and declares his name worthy of blessing in a public ceremony. The remarks underscore admiration for the American leader and reflect diplomatic praise from a noted noble.
Portsmith peace ends the war with Japan. Russian officials debate the terms and the loss of Manchuria and Sakhalin. Editorials hail Witte while lamenting strategic setbacks and the political impact at home and abroad.
Western League results include Denver 10 over St Joseph 6 and Sioux City 3 over Pueblo 2. American League games show St Louis 0 to Boston 4 and Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 1 with New York and Pittsburgh rain postponed. American Association reports Kansas City 2 over Toonuteville 6 and Minneapolis 6 over Columbus 4 with Toledo 2 losses. Tonight at Turner Hall the musical act The New York Girl appears.
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