Roosevelt Plan Thrown Down at Peace Talks
The Japanese plenipotentiaries rejected Roosevelt's proposed compromise on Sakhalin and war costs. Russia refused to pay a 1.2 billion yen price for the island and to concede on Surrender provisions, leaving peace prospects bleak as talks resume on Saturday.
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Roosevelt
de Witte
Japan
Baron Konia
Russia
de Wotte
Rosevelt
Sakhalin
Rtussia
Far East
Baron Komura
Dofer
Pilule
Baron Fomura
Taron Komura
Indemnity Is Impossible Says Russia In Peace Talks
St Tetersburg reports that Russia will not agree to any indemnity to Japan as part of a peace settlement. The Associated Press notes Russia will not accept indemnity under any form and believes Japan’s insistence on payment blocks a possible peace, with cession of Sakhalin also ruled out.
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Sakhalin
Japan
Russia
Portsmouth
Rojestvensky
St. Petersburg
Amy
Hts
Sea of Japan
Russia explains peace terms amid misreports
The Russian stance on the latest peace negotiations is clarified to the Associated Press. Moscow says Western press misled readers by mixing facts with interpretation and argues the proposed indemnity and terms are framed differently, emphasizing wording rather than new concessions.
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N. 1
Associated Cross
Dtuasi
Littt
Satshatin
Tapatt
Ndl
Hussia
Ponig
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Rrussia
Fmdge
Russia
Roosevelt seeks Russian aid to end Far East war
President Roosevelt orchestrates a direct appeal through George von L. Meyer to Emperor Nicholas I to back peace conference measures. A long cablegram and Meyer’s audience at Peterhof signal high-level talks, but details of the outcomes remain undisclosed.
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George von L. Meyer
United States
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Nicholas
Meyer
De Witte Remarks on Sakhalin Proposal Stir Controversy
Paris dispatch quotes de Witte criticizing the Sakhalin plan, accusing Japan of misrepresentation and warning against profiteering through the sale of Sakhalin. The report notes his insistence that compromise or reimbursement is not a legitimate path to the territory. Also mentions General Leonard Wood’s arrival at Oyster Bay and meeting with the President.
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Hte
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Sun Tor
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Noa
Japan
Sekhaling
Dudge
Carbondale
William 2B Dutler
Cairo
Stata
Berry
Hia
Judge Butler
Butler
Scores on the Ball Fields Major AUS and City Standings
A jumbled list of scores and locations across multiple cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Sioux City and Denver. The report notes teams and venues with scattered results and timings, reflecting an overall roundup of ball field outcomes.
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Jase Tall
Luverne
Tate
Tastatt
Bastar
New
York- Lityburg
New York
Detroite
St. Bouins
St. Louis
Iseronik Aauties
St. Bouts
isTostigo
Lillie Wephie
Useeunth Sane
Chicago
Mitwartikeren
Hindos
Aibwauleot Colutibus
Pat
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Pueblo
Les Moines
Denver
Omuba
Missouri Governor Folk at Chautauqua Advocates Clean Politics
Governor Folk of Missouri spoke at Chautauqua urging a reign of law and honesty in government. He praised reduced graft, enforcement of laws, and the benefits of clean politics, noting immigration and real estate gains under lawful governance. He predicted tax relief if reform continues and cited Kansas City St. Joseph and St. Louis as examples of prosperity.
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Joseph WW. Folk
Missouri
Folk
New York
Kansas City
St. Joseph
St. Tonis
Polk
St. Louis
Olsen's Little Game and Embezzlement Case
Chicago reports a railroads conspiracy through pass abuse by O. G. Olsen, former chief stenographer for Santa Fe president Ripley, with passes used for theater trips and transport. In New Orleans fever coverage, shifts occur. separately, David Stubbs, Citizens' Gas and Electric cashier, is arrested for embezzling $1,875.
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O. CG. Ofsen
Santa Te Radiroad
Olsen
EH. Z. Ripley
Ripley
Diya Shu
W.oTt
Connell Bluits
David Stubbs
Citizens’ Gas and Electric Company
New Milwaukee Rail Link Aimed With Midwestern Connections
Milwaukee and Chicago connections planned next season via a new Wisconsin Central line under construction from Owen to Ladyanktt. Work on the Owen to Ladyanktt segment is well advanced with rapid progress on the Superior end. An authority cites Wisconsin Central backing and ownership knowledge. In New York, August Belmont Myron Herrick and others form a gas and electric traction group in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio as Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company with capital of 10,000,000.
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Wis
Duluth
Superior
Chicago
Wisconsin Control Railway Company
Owen
Abotsford
Chippessa
Owe
Wisconsin Centre
Myron ‘T. Herrick
New York
Belmont
Myront
Horick
Murray Vernor
Tennsyluaniat
Ohio
Canital
Mahoning
Rilway and Light Company
Vice President Fairbanks Attends Oswepatchee Memorial Dedication
In Ogdenshire New York on August 24 Vice President Fairbanks attended a dedication in Ti Drary park. Veterans from Hiangom Post 64 greeted him as the crowd honored the fire patriotism of Oswe patehie soldiers who fell in the Civil War.
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N. Ya
Fairbanks
New York
Hiangom
Drary Park
Oswepatehie
Germany Seeks Free Meat Imports Amid Price Protests
Berlin reports an agitation for free import of meat and other goods, with telegrams to Chancellor von Buelow from associations and municipalities, especially Suringia where prices are claimed 40 percent higher than before. The items reflect a broader push for cheaper food in a tense postwar context.
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Berlin
Tve
Chnancellor von Buelow
Suringia
Fire and Freedom Firestorms Hit Cities and Alaska Tragedy
A dramatic report outlines major fires and destructives across regions including Creenough Med Ash Cost comity at Mation Heights Virginia and a fire at Swift & Co Bean' vane United States. It notes Miss Mildred Chavon buried after a 4000 mile journey from Alaska to Onder Ale Paanes and mentions a Prohibitionists ticket for William H W. Berry Chester Pa as state treasurer candidate.
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West Esas
Alaska
Ale Paanes
Mildred Chavon
Great Northern Hotel
Atkaasai
Gaayile
United States
Caplio
Nat Hostbone
Wwarelise
Esty Giles oNlees
Swift & Co
Bean' Vane
Hiarge
Canada
Evie
William H W. Berry
Chester
Unlucky Quarantine Clash Over Cairo Fever Rules
In Cairo Illinois several US inspectors clash with Illinois and Cairo authorities over quarantine enforcement for yellow fever. A compromise allows immune entrants, while new permits from state or city health officials will be required for Cairo. The fever scare centers on Gregory Missouri and a Mississippi boat carrying malaria.
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Tinois
United States
I. Lrane
United States Probtle Health and Marine Hospital Service
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Mobile
Olio
Milinois
Mississippi
Louisiana
Sam
Egan
State Board of Health
Fulton County
Gregors
Gregory
Springfield
T. A. Fuller
FAMILY THAT RUNS TO LENGTH
Bloomington U Aug 24 The Murra family in Winnebago county claims by height to be the tallest in the region averaging six feet five inches with seven members. The father born in Germany farm near Adaline, oldest daughter near Iltonka, Julia Murra a school principal in St Anne and a seven footer Evert Murra. The family includes teachers and a teamster all noted for height and development.
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Jans Murra
Winnebago County
Hainois
Adaline
Germany
John Krall
Vltonka
Jim Afurra
St. Anne
Richard Murra
Pole
Evert Murra
Borreston
Churches Are Cold Protestants Voice Moody's Heir
Rev G Campbell Morgan criticizes American churches as social clubs lacking spiritual fervor before sailing to Europe. Separate notes report a Niagara trolley collision injuring eight, with Julia Bent and Mildred Stokes among the injured. the American Bar Association opens its annual meeting in Narragansett with hundreds of lawyers and judges in attendance. Washington assigns rust study for cereals. Buckner Missouri recalls Clayburn Webb noted as last Seminole War survivor at age 90.
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New York
G. Campbell Morgan
Dwight L. Moody
Hart Northfield
Whett
Buckner
Clayburn Webb
Zachary Taylor
Hhis
Weather forecast for Midwest shows showers and cooler temps
The official forecast through eight tonight calls for showers and cooler conditions across Illinois and Indiana with winds turning to fresh easterly. Lower Michigan sees showers and cooler air with variable winds shifting to fresh easterly. Wisconsin expects showers and cooler weather with winds shifting from east to northeast. Jowna reports showers and cooler conditions with fresh total winds shifting to the west.
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Lower
Michigan
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Jowna
Chicago Markets Boil Over With Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago trading quotes show mixed grain data with Sept and May contracts in varied ranges for wheat and corn, alongside lard, short bills, and other futures. Livestock futures and actual receipts at Chicago and East Buffalo reflect steady to higher conditions for cattle, hogs, and sheep, with price bands indicating strong demand in certain categories.
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Chicago Board of Trade
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USAWO
Taney
East Buffalo
Yulo
N.Y
Sinitng & Stevens
Tdve
Mast Butfato
Steay
Dandruff Germ Causes Hair Loss Warns Consumer Ad
An early 20th century advertisement explains dandruff as a scalp germ that burows into the root of the hair, causing shedding and baldness. It promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a chemical cure, claims it kills the germ and stops hair loss, with stamps required for a sample from The Herpicide Co. Detroit and agent Joseph Hummert.
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Chemical Laboratory
Herpicide Co
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Mich
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