Bases of peace plans likely to be agreed today
Peace envoys from Russia and Japan meet in Portsmouth to exchange credentials and discuss bases for armistice terms. M. Witte leads Russian hospitality and assists women at a luncheon as crowds cheer, while officials expect at least two formal meetings to map a diplomatic path toward peace.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy General
Japan
Baron Komura
Takahira
McLane
Russia
Witte
M. Witte
Sabhutes
Ambassador Rosen
Secretary Hay's Daughter to Publish His Works
Mrs. Payne Whitney, literary legatee of late Secretary of State John Hay, sails from England to New York with her husband. They will visit Sunapee Vermont before returning to Manhasset Long Island to prepare his manuscripts for publication. A kiosk at Shadyside Lake on the Whitney estate will host her literary work during their absence.
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Payne Whitney
John Hay
England
New York
Mrs. Whitney
Mrs. Hay
Sunapee
Manhasset, L. I
Czar Approves Plans For New National Assembly
St Petersburg Aug 8 The Russian National Assembly gains approval as Emperor Nicholas backs a commission draft for a national body to discuss measures and possibly veto ministerial proposals. Indirect elections will select over five hundred members with a first session planned for November.
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Czar
National Assembly
ST. Petersburg
Alexis Michaelovitch
Nicholas
Bouligia
Council of Ministers
Peterhof
Taft touted as next president at Manila banquet
Secretary Taft was guest of honor at a Grand Opera House banquet hosted by Manila’s Chambers of Commerce. Governor General Wright welcomed attendees and urged a “square deal.” Representative Foster toasted, and Representative Payne urged Taft’s 1920 presidential bid. A tobacco hearing is set for Wednesday.
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Payne
Manila
Taft
Combined Chambers of Commerce
Grand Opera House
Wright
Foster
Lamont Leaves Big Estate to Widow and Daughters
The estate of Colonel Daniel S. Lamont valued at 3,300,000 is left to Mrs. Lamont and his three daughters. The will filed for probate states 3,000,000 in personal property and 300,000 in real estate.
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New York
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Russian gunboat Khrabry bombs Castelli Crete in revolt
The Russian gunboat Khrabry bombarded Castelli on Crete after insurgents blocked a landing to seize the customs house. A shore party was repulsed and two Russians were wounded. The bombardment ended when the village hoisted the white flag amid ongoing Cretan revolt. Prince George of Greece serves as high commissioner. The Porte urged the powers to maintain order in Crete.
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Canea
Crete
Khrabry
Castelli
Retimo
The
Porte
London
Rome
Paris
St. Petersburg
Body of boy found in Ohio River at Delhi
A young male, about 18, was found floating in the Ohio River near Delhi by a fisherman. Coroner Cameron of Cincinnati was notified. The body, in a bath trunks, showed signs it had been in the water only a few hours.
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Ohio River
Delhi
Cameron
Cincinnati
Albany department store collapse kills and traps dozens
A section of the John A Myers Company store on Fort Pearl Street collapsed in Albany. Over 100 were feared dead or missing with about fifty still trapped as rescue teams, including 300 wreckers, worked through the ruins all night. Losses run to about 300000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Albany
N. Y
John A Myers Company
Fort Pearl Street
New York Central
Delaware & Hudson
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Fruitdale
Harry Haas, sought in Darlington Indiana for bank robbery, was captured in Fruitdale Mississippi after a cross state chase. Justice of the Peace C. E. Moorman of Washington County Alabama identified Haas and handed the warrant to Constable J. M. Smith. Haas is detained awaiting Darlington officers.
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Commercial Tribune
Fruitdale
Miss
Harry Haas
Darlington
Ind
C. E. Moorman
Washington County
Ala
J. M. Smith
Haas
Bank of
Haag
Mrs. Taggart Drops Court Martial Threat in Divorce Case
In Wooster Ohio on August 8, Mrs. Taggart renounces any court martial action against her husband Captain Taggart if charges fail. The divorce proceedings proceed with attorney illness and adjournments while witnesses and two young boys are kept from testifying.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster
Eason
Sterling
Louis Rope
Taggart
Koch's
Louis
Plot to Ship Rifles to Philippines Discovered
The Kanagawa reports a plan to smuggle 10 000 rifles and 1 000 000 rounds of ammunition to Samar and other marked districts in the Philippines. Filibusters are said to be in hiding after the scheme was uncovered.
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Victoria
B. C
Kanagawa
Hongkong
Samar
Philippines
Big Liner Fire At Sea Off Boston
Captain Boyd of the steamer Kershaw reported a fire aboard during the Baltimore voyage that was extinguished after five hours of crew effort. The cargo of cotton tobacco and lumber sustained heavy damage while passengers remained calm as lifeboats were provisioned. Fire was found at about 3 a.m. near Winter Quarter shoal.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Boyd
Kershaw
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Hich
Baltimore
Winter Quarter Shoal
Kentucky Capitol Contract Awarded for 880000
The Kentucky Capitol Commission awarded the contract to General Supply and Construction Company of New York for 880000. The bid was the lowest among fifteen general bids and sixty three for portions of the work. The building will have a granite base and Bedford stone, with a two year completion and a 225000 performance bond.
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General Supply and Construction Company
New York
Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Kentucky Capitol
State Capital Commission
John Gill & Sons
Cleveland
Bedford
Ind
Sanford Jury Disagrees After Five Days Out
The Rome Georgia jury trying W. T. Sanford for Charles Wrights murder informed Judge Wright they cannot reach a verdict after five days of deliberation.
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Commercial Tribune
Rome
W. T. Sanford
Charles Wright
Wright
Army Captain Walter Barker Killed in Japan Rail Accident
Captain Walter B. Barker of the Quartermaster's Department U S Army was killed in a railway accident in Nagasaki Japan on August 9. The incident occurred while he was on duty and involved a railway collision. Barker served in U S Army logistics and transportation.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Walter B. Barker
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Quarantine Crisis Governs New Orleans Fever Measures
New Orleans faces a chaotic yellow fever quarantine. The State Board of Health may invoke civil powers or urge Governor Blanchard to call out the militia to enforce compliance and resume order. Federal control aims to stamp out the fever with comprehensive case tracing and funding efforts.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
State Board of Health
Blanchard
Souchon
Marine Hospital Service
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Gretans
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Albany Department Store
Ing
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E. S. Wertz
James Sterling
M. L. Smyser
Charles Hefflefinger
Koch
Perry Pope
Perry
Rope
M. M. van Nest
Major Taggart
China
Kentucky
Sanford
W. B. Barker
Yellow Fever
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Boards of Health
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Janvier
Citizens’ Committee
Lafayette
Behrman
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