President presses for peace in Japan war effort
Washington reports the president urged an immediate peace with Japan during a White House conference with Count Cassini. He warned further fighting would not yield Japan a victory and urged Russia to consider terms, noting ongoing casualties and the need for a humane settlement. Diplomats nationwide awaited formal statements.
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Harvast
White House
Count Cassini
Japan
Jipae
Myussta
Fehate
Saps
Nichokis
Apateh
Russia
Chace
Cassini
Dasang
Wace
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Vide Ta Sc
Serena Straits
Tipan
Sr Teirshure
Perel
War verdict split over Russia's war aims and risks
An ambiguous assessment described tensions over possible Russian gains and losses as a key decision loomed. The ambassador reported mixed signals from Moscow about continuing the war, with officials weighing gains, losses, and the political costs of any settlement or escalation.
Fragmentary Note on Diplomatic Talk With President
A garbled excerpt suggests a cordial informal conversation with the president in the evening. It implies no peace messages were received or conveyed and that one discussion was confidential, described as a very careful, cautious exchange.
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Cassini
Surrender of Neboxatom stirs admiralty debates
In St Petersburg on January 3, opinions in the admiralty run high over Rear Admiral Neboxatom's surrender. Rumors claim Turkish ships forced the surrender after casualties mounted, with reports of white flags and parade deck formations. Other tales suggest the crew’s illness or heavy losses influenced the act, while questions linger over the true extent of damage and casualties.
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Jane
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London
Toklo
Daily Telegraph
Nebossitoll
Sone
Nebogatott
Navy to Erect Okinoshima Lighthouse Marker of Togo Victory
Navy plans a colossal lighthouse on Okino Shima to commemorate Admiral Togo s victory over Russia at the battle of the Sea of Japan. Subscriptions fund the monument near the battle site to aid navigation and honor Japanese officers. Severe earthquakes shake central Japan from Hiroshina province to Shimonoseki, with extensive damage feared.
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Tune v
Navy Department
Okino Ishiid
Togo
Son of
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Japan
Kenugiku
Hiroshing
Straits of Shimonoseki
Lewis and Clark Fair Dedication Speech Draws Crowds
Portland Oregon hosts the Lewis and Clark exposition dedication as President Mairbanks and Oregon Washington rovers participate. Senator Piles of Washington and Vice President Matranks receive ovations as crowd cheers. Officials praise the exposition and Pacific coast commercial potential for the next century.
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State of Washington
Mairbanks
Rovers
Oregon
Washington
United Suites
Piles
Aso Aui
Remains of John Paul Jones to be interred in Paris
The outline notes that John Paul Jones’s remains will be brought from Mirinee to be interred at a magiodis in Paris. General Horace Porter, a former ambassador, and others are reported in the text along with various other dated items and international notes.
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Woedt
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Chicago
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J. Driffin
H J. Moogh
F. Innekung
Joseph Baumert
City Drug Store
Swarts & Fleck
OP. Guenther & Co
Chicago Great Western rolls out home seekers ticket sale
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers greatly reduced round trip fares for homeseekers to the north northwest south southeast and east on May 2 16 and June 1 20. Additional sales to Minnesota the Dakotas and Canadian northwest run May 9 23 and June 13 37. For further details contact any Great Western agent P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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