Roosevelts Lunch Welcomes Russian and Japanese Envoys
In Oyster Bay on August 6, President Roosevelt hosted the Russian envoy M. Witte and Baron Rosen and the Japanese envoys Baron Komura and Minister Takahira aboard the Mayflower. A formal luncheon ended with a silent toast to peace between the two nations as both sides expressed cordiality and mutual goodwill. The ceremony featured naval escorts, salutes, and a departure for Sagamore Hill with the envoys continuing aboard their respective ships.
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Setae Ao Bira
Takahira
Bar
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Chattanooga
M. Witte
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Rosen
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt Pier
Peirce
Woman Stricken By Lightning Wanders Huntington Streets
Josephine Donohue of Brooklyn survived a lightning flash last Sunday and was found wandering in Huntington New York far from home. Authorities described her condition as aphasic after the incident. The report also notes Russia’s tea kettle production exceeds four million rubles annually.
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Brooklyn
Huntington
Long Island
Strike Telegraphers Claim Victory Amid Rail Labor Rift
Wide variance in statements from the parties in the Order of Railway Telegraphers strike against the Northern Pacific and Great Northern rails. Officials say the strike nears end with trains on time, while President H B Perham reports operators faring better and expects victory, noting strike breakers and blocked yards. Arbitration chatter spreads along the Great Northern to Pacific line amid no official action yet.
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President Roosevelt Promised Action on New Orleans Fever
The White House acted promptly at Governor Blanchard's request to have the marine hospital service manage the yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans. While some Louisiana sections show disappointment at state limitations, national authorities are seen as essential to enforce strict quarantine until frost. The illness remains entrenched downtown, and federal power is viewed as necessary to control the fever.
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Marine Hospital Service
New Orleans
Louisiana
Rich gold district found near Idaho City on Moose creek
Boise dated Aug 9 reports a rich gold district discovered 12 miles northeast of Idaho City on Hay fork of Moose creek. Three ledges run several hundred feet apart with ore of high grade. Idaho City World editor C E Jones calls it the greatest strike in the region. assays reportedly show several thousand dollars to the ton.
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Idaho City
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Fatal Crash Between Train and Streetcar in Cleveland
A Pittsburg flyer on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line collided with an eastbound St. Clair streetcar at 9 30 p m killing a baby instantly and injuring six others seriously while fifteen more were hurt in the crash The conductor had just crossed the tracks to check clearance and activated a safety derailer switch The incident occurred without warning In other news Mrs McMillan wife of United States Senator McMillan of Michigan runs a pheasant farm at her summer home near Magnolia Massachusetts employing two servants.
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President Roosevelt Delivers Lay Sermon at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt spoke to the Christian Brotherhood of Oyster Bay in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. He urged sound character building as the core of Christian life, reading passages from Matthew and the Epistles, with about 200 in attendance.
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Mining notes reveal shipment totals and mine closures
Boundary ore shipments last week reached 17 130 tons with 552 872 tons for the year. In Wyoming two men died and six were injured at Union Pacific Coal mine No 1. Rossland B C shipments exceed 200 000 tons for the year, with a forecast to surpass 340 000 tons last year. Hampton mine near Slocan City BC reports a 300 ounce silver body discovery. Bunker Hill Sullivan Co pays dividend No 95 of 1 000,000, bringing total paid since 1905 to 4 746 000. Granite Montana closes the Bimetallic mine after 1882 output totaling 31 million. An 8600 foot tunnel was begun but abandoned at 8000 feet. pay ore deposits are deemed exhausted.
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Slocan City
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Mont
Granite Mountain
Shanghai Boycott Movement Faces Termination Pressure
Consul General Rodgers reports the Shanghai Chinese chamber of commerce seeks to end the anti American boycott in China. Merchants blame student agitation for hurtful trade losses and note the boycott may spread to Singapore and the Straits Settlements. China’s government aid is being secured to stop the movement.
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State Department
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
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Singapore
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Confession in Oakland Murder Case Involves Three Juveniles
Percy Pembroke, a 17 year old under arrest in Oakland, admits a planned robbery murder of Thomas W Cook. Pembroke says Blaker struck Cook with a lead pipe, while Sneider and Blaker carried out the fatal blow and Crowhurst is exonerated.
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T. W. Cook
Thomas W. Cook
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John Sneider
George Blaker
Crowhurst
First Fatal Yellow Fever Case On Ships In New York Harbor
One man dies of yellow fever at the New York detention hospital marking the first fatal case on ships entering New York harbor this summer.
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New York Harbor
Vessels for Peace Delegations Delayed Arrival
Newport R I Aug 7 vessels placed for the Russian and Japanese peace delegations will likely not reach Portsmouth before Tuesday morning instead of Monday as previously planned.
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R. I
Portsmouth
Impostor valet stood in for nobleman in Rome tragedy
Count Adriance Beniculli alleged his valet Antonero Paolo caused the death of Countess Beniculli by impersonating him at social events in Rome and Rimini. The valet, funded and styled as the count, aroused the countess's forgiveness only to reveal the ruse when she was found dead by laudanum, alleged suicide. Paolo's trial was adjourned pending inquiry into the tragedy's circumstances.
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Drownings Near Portland After Collision At River
In Portland Oregon two drownings occurred after a launch collided with a rowboat. Fred Steffensen aged 20 and his sister Madeline 16 died within a few feet of the launch, while Eric Bigelow from Chicago and Floyd Havird aged 17 also drowned in the Willamette River below the city.
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Chicago
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Liquor Dealer Seeks Restrictions on Drunkards
In a prospectus from the Blue Front Saloon at Wilson Creek Wa R Kirchner states a $1000 license permits alcohol sales and pledges not to sell to drunkards or minors. He asks families and friends to notify him of such cases so they may be excluded and touts trading with “gentlemen of honor” and money.
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Blue Front
Wilson Creek
Children Burned to Death in Oakland Lamp Explosion
In Oakland California three children ages 6 2 and 4 died from burns after a lamp exploded in their East Oakland home. The mother Antone Ferreira Antone was outside when the blast occurred and afterward neighbors restrained her from reentering the house, delaying the discovery of the other children.
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Talzino
Japs Urge Russians for Peace Plea
Japanese press propaganda urges Russian forces to avoid reconnaissance and costly attacks, arguing peace is near and further fighting would waste lives.
Admiral Clark to Retire From Navy on August Tenth
Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark, a prominent Spanish-American War hero, will be placed on the retired list August 10 as he reaches the mandatory retiring age.
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Charles E. Clark
Hulen Back in Charge as Everett Directors Reach Agreement
Sporting news notes Hulen resumes management of the team after satisfactory adjustments with Everett club directors. William Young of Tacoma high school reportedly sets a pedestrian 220 yard mark at 363-5 seconds. The Washington Idaho state university football game teeters on suspension without manager unity.
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Everett
William Young
Tacoma
Washington
Idaho
Marvin Hart
F. RB. Tichenor
Gueit
Colfax
Wash
Legal clash over School Land auction in state Supreme Court
State Land Commissioner E W Ross faces a bitter dispute in the supreme court over leasing school land for five years. Two bids stand at 600 and 6000 dollars with the commissioner pressing for the lower bid, arguing it is an internal state matter, while the higher bidder contends the process must follow standard bidding rules. The case could cost the school fund millions if private sale without competition is allowed. Senator E B Palmer led the 600 bid team with E C Hughes and Thomas M Vance arguing for the higher bid.
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Supreme Court
State Land Commissioner
E. B. Palmer
Republican State Central Committee
E. C Hughes
Seattle
Thos. M. Vance
Lake Tahoe Resorts Rush To Monte Carlo Style Gaming
New Monte Carlo era hits Lake Tahoe California as Tallac and nearly all resorts operate around the clock. The town sees constant gambling with tables for fare and roulette and a steady clink of coins as visitors bet day and night.
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California
Tallac
Tahoe Tavern
Carnahan Dies at Home in Indianapolis
General James R. Carnahan, a major general of the Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank, died at his Indianapolis residence after a two week illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by local authorities.
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Knights of Pythias
Wootruff Place
Indianapolis
Ind
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