Peace Nears as Envoys Strive for War's End at Portsmouth
Aug 17 Portsmouth reports brighter peace prospects as plenipotentiaries labor seriously toward a settlement. De Witte says he has yielded seven of eight articles, with challenges remaining on indemnity and Sakhalin. Officials anticipate a new crisis next Monday and renewed talks Friday or Saturday.
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Meeting on Monday May Decide Treaty Fate and Cessions
The dispatch outlines planned Monday negotiations where plenipotentiaries may sign protocols for peace or treaty, with articles on cessions to China part of the Washington treaty. It notes that Article FT envisions ceding the Winnet from the Chinese Eastern railroad south from Uyghin to Borh Arthur and Dalny, plus a Newehwane branch to the Stiu- Tini-Kwie-Men road.
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Compromise Aims to Win Indemnity Deal on Sakhalin
Rumors suggest international pressure on Japan to relinquish indemnity terms if Wassia agrees to cede Sakhalin. Washington and other powers reportedly push for settlement, shaping talks amid cautious diplomacy and regional security considerations.
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Desertion of Fifty Privates at Bart Snelling Post
A Daly post report states about fifty privates deserted Bart Snelling post after Aug 1, leaving no addresses. The desertion followed a government plan to extend the jetty, with privates pressed to perform grading amid heat and strenuous labor.
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Twelve Die In A Quarry At Ormrod Pa
A slide of thousand ton limestone at Millport quarry owned by Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Ormrod, Pa, trapped twenty seven workers five minutes before quitting time. Heavy rains softened earth. nine escaped, twelve died, two may die, eight trapped in ten by ten feet space. All victims lived in shanties nearby.
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Trouble Ahead for the Congress in Oregon and California
Fragmented reports describe tensions over Chinese immigration and political divisions among delegations from California Oregon Washington and Mississippi. A deadly explosion in Berkeley California and other scattered events color a chaotic late 19th century news day with unclear outcomes.
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Scores On The Ball Fields In Weekend Action
Fragmentary scores list games from Philadelphia to Minneapolis, Sioux City to Denver, with multiple cities and teams named. Readable items include Philadelphia at Washington, Minneapolis front Woleda, and Sioux City hosting St Joseph in two games with scores 4 to 0 and 5 to 0.
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Reciprocity debate at conference outlines free trade stance
Speakers at the National Reciprocity Conference in Omaha, Australia. A push to educate voters about the tenets of free trade faces mixed reactions as delegates discuss the meaning and efficacy of reciprocity. Governor Lencon and others address the crowd while concerns about municipal ownership and congressional action linger. United States Senator Cultain emphasizes limited hope for a swift legislative remedy.
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Disputed tariffs spark talk of reciprocal trade in 1800s caucus
In a scrambled report from a Wisconsin session, Governor Mickey of Kansas and other lawmakers debate tariff policy and reciprocity with foreign nations. Calls surface to ease Dingley tariffs, promote bilateral deals, and restore prosperity, amid police and political tension surrounding detentions and a jail breakout in La Crosse County.
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Tribute To Ethan Allen Massacre at Vermont Granite Tower
In Marlington Vermont on August 17 a memorial tower of Vermont granite honoring Ethan Allen was dedicated on the farm where he lived. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke and was met with an ovation. Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock attended as a descendant. The ceremony marked the 128th anniversary of the Battle of Bennington and a state holiday.
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Verdict on a bad wreck at Mentor Ohio
Coroner Siegelstein renders verdict in the Twenty Century Limited wreck on the Lake Shore at Mentor. Telegraph operator Walter Mitton opened the switch, deemed the cause, with no other plausible actor during the time window. Lake County authorities say the evidence does not justify a warrant for Mitton and take no action.
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Violent wind and rain injure many in St. Louis area
A violent wind and rain storm in St. Louis and East St. Louis injured a score of people, toppled roofs, unroofed buildings, and toppled chimney tops. The storm, with wind at about 48 miles per hour, caused widespread damage and panic near the Louisville and Nashville freight office.
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Datagram of Odd News and Deaths From Washington Report
A daily outline reports new cases and typhoid denial, with editor A Gott of the Dretyoit Bren Devas listed as dead from typhoid fever. The piece mentions Roosevelt, political figures, and a fatal shooting in Adi. It notes a Cleveland figure fashioning a diving approach and a Mesished NY event. An observed Jupiter satellite is reported after a West Virginia rain storm.
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Epidemic story denied amid quarantine shifts in Illinois
State health officials deny an epidemic report from St Francesville and announce stricter quarantine rules for Kentucky refugees. Inspectors will move to Cairo Junction to screen trains and boats while co operation with Mobile and Ohio Railroad officials is pledged. No epidemic confirmed at St Franciaville, Missouri.
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Dead on a Coal Car in Wattska Illinois
Two boys aged about 13 and 14 were found dead inside a tied roughed coal car on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois tracks in Wattska Illinois today. No violence or injuries noted. coroner's jury adjourned without verdict amid suspicions of foul play. Victims had no identification, a dime and cigarette papers found on them.
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Wreck at Mitchell avenue crossing kills three in Cincinnati
A New York to Cincinnati express crash at Mitchell avenue crossing in Winton Place kills three and injures ten. Victims include Robert J. Smith and Tueting Jr with others unnamed. Gate tender John Pryse blamed for the collision per witnesses.
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Effects of Chinese boycott on wheat markets and bread prices
Minneapolis notes Major Ah Sin interview on China trade. If China boycott blocks flour exports, 20 million bushels of wheat may divert to Europe, lowering breadstuff prices. Northwest crops expected near or above average. The Chinese situation is a concern for Northwest wheat growers.
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Chicago Markets Quietly Edge Through Grains and Live Stock
Chicago grain prices show mixed advances with Wheat and Corn quotes for September and May reflecting small gains. Live stock listings report estimated receipts at 87,000 with hogs steady to firm and cattle and sheep showing varied but notable activity across New York area markets.
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