Peace prospect hard to see in European peace talks
Reports from Portsmouth indicate no concession from Emperor Nicholas and continued Russian resolve to avoid ceding territory or paying tribute. President Roosevelt seeks to prolong negotiations, with Baron Kaneko and de Witte discussing possible moves as Japan and Russia remain firm. Secrecy surrounds messages and potential arbitration, while hopes for a settlement persist despite stalled progress.
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Japan Laments No Hope As Conference Wears On
Japanese delegates express resignation over the stalled talks at Portsmouth. They insist their position remains unchanged and fear war would resume if demands are not met. Several near chiefs doubt the president will press concessions, while some applaud the prospect of extended negotiations, yet confidence remains slim.
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Roosevelt Conference Efforts On Peace talks at Portsmouth
President Roosevelt keeps hope alive for a successful Washington peace conference and aims to prevent rupture among conferees as they reconvene in Portsmouth. Early morning events unfold with rapid developments in Oyster Bay and aboard trains.
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Roosevelt
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Russo Japanese peace talks seen near decisive settlement
Aug 22 St Petersburg reports outline the Witte negotiation platform for the Portsmouth talks. Russia concedes in indemnity and Sakhalin limits while rejecting a firm indemnity word. Settlement on interned ships and naval power is expected, with dispute only over indemnity and Sakhalin. Washington news notes a water-payments figure and citizen access terms.
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Scores on the Ball Fields Amid League Standings
Partial sports page lists results across leagues. Brooklyn, New York, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Pueblo, Des Moines, Sioux City, St. Joseph, Denver, Omaha, and other teams posted scores and pairings across baseball matchups.
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al Milwaukee
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Minneasiolis
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Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Western
Pueblo Des Moines
Pueblo
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Denver
Omaha
Fever Hits Missouri as Yellow Fever Spreads
Reports from Missouri describe three new yellow fever cases within a day, with one death and two serious cases. Italians brought from Mississippi were quar anteined after exposure while federal authorities monitor rising case numbers and fatalities across New Orleans and nearby regions.
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New Case Reports Across Rural Areas Amid Health Concerns
Surgeons report hopeful progress in city cases while rural parishes show rising infections and suspicious pads. Jefferson parish and Iberville note new cases and suspected fever, with Corinne and St Normand also reporting new infection centers. Louisville bank failure linked to May reserve shortfall. other regional items describe train accidents, a New Jersey political figure’s health, and a Midwestern camp meeting drawing 700 delegates.
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Earthquake Shakes Towns Along Ohio River
A strong quake rattled areas including Cairo Owensboro and Springfield. Buildings trembled and residents fled as aftershocks followed, with reports of frightened crowds and scattered damage across Kentucky and Illinois.
New York to Host Fraternizing Naval Banquet
Report from New York describes plans for a joint British and American naval officers’ visit during the first week of October. A banquet and related festivities are being arranged to honor Prince Louis of Battenberg and celebrate wartime camaraderie between the allied fleets.
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Aged and Fallen Low in Boston Forgery Case
Standish a former Pennsylvania legislator has been sentenced in the superior criminal court to three to six years in the state prison for uttering forged checks. The 62 year old Standish appeared in 1801 after being arrested August 8 for forgery at the Wrentham jail. He was born in Pennsylvania and was once connected with Senator M S Quay.
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Help for lunatic: Modern methods to aid tuberculosis patients
Bloomington dispatch reports Watertown hospital adds two cottages for isolation of tubercular patients for 1,200 residents. Modern methods include ventilation, outdoor sleeping, glassed porch enclosures, atomized treatments, violet light therapy, tents, and a large amusement hall with bowling, pool, swimming, and a 1,200-seat capacity to improve care and morale.
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Suit for $10,000 damages filed in Adams Express case
A. A. Hall bury of Galesburg Illinois has sued Adams Express for 10000 damages alleging failure to deliver a package of photographs to Boston during a photographers convention. Hallbury claims to have spent much on the photos and sought a prize of 600. The package was not delivered until after the convention adjourned.
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Court of inquiry fault blamed for Bennington disaster
Washington reports the court of inquiry blamed excessive boiler pressure from a closed valve for the gunboat Bennington explosion. Fireman DD N Holland and Ensign Wade were found negligent. Wade to face court martial. Also notes coatings for Isthmus arms, a Dominican college dedication, and a vice presidential reception in Manchester Vermont.
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Charles J. Wade
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Markets Review Chicago Grain and Live Stock Quotations
Quotations on Wheat Corn and other grains show varied open highs and lows with Sept and May futures. Live stock receipts estimated at 86,000 cattle hogs and 4,000 sheep plus notes on prices for pork, beef, veal, and lambs at multiple packing ranges.
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