Envoys Hold Twice Daily Talks Near Navy Yard
Scripps McRae dispatches from Portsmouth New Hampshire report peace envoys including Pierce meeting in the navy yard rooms. The first session ended at noon and a second session followed with plans for formal meetings starting at 9 30 tomorrow and twice daily from 9 30 to 12 30 and from 3 to 5 30 or 6.
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Scripps-Mck
Portsmouth
N. H
Pierce
General Stores
Navy Yard
Witte
Sota
Witte Reports Warm Czar Reception In America
Witte cables the czar that his reception in America is warmer than expected. An imperial rescript authorizes holding a meeting to discuss better commercial plans and cooperation between nations.
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Witte
America
pardoned ex-convict leads gang in failed kidnap attempt
Six armed men attempted to kidnap the governor’s son at a Santa Fe ranch today but the boy was away. The gang hunted the premises before fleeing. The leader is believed to be an ex convict recently pardoned by the governor.
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Scripps-McRae
Santa FE
N. M
Otero
Edward in Review of English and French Fleets
King Edward reviewed the combined English and French fleets at Portsmouth marking his coronation anniversary. He dined aboard the French flagship with Admiral Catilard and was joined by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught.
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Edward
Catilard
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Miner Killed in Family Quarrel at Butte
In Butte Montana on August 9 John McGovern a miner was shot and killed by Peter B Keene during a family quarrel authorities reported.
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Scripps-McRae
Butte
Mont
John McGovern
Peter B. Keene
City Hall Fire Station Plan Up For Discussion
The council committee on finance will meet at city hall tomorrow evening to review the central engine house scheme. The plan calls selling the present engine house for an automobile garage and buying a north side site near the city hall for $5,000 to build a modern fire station. Occupants of the neighboring building have reportedly received notices to vacate, suggesting the deal is advancing. The committee will also consider Sieger's $50 expense money to Chicago tied to the bond sale.
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Council Committee On Finance
City Hall
Sieger
Chicago
Mrs Alfred James Hosts Coffee at Country Club
Mrs Alfred James entertained a afternoon coffee at the Country club with twenty guests in attendance.
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Alfred James
Lost Idaho land claim sparks Colwell title suit
Edward Larson and Sterling W Brown of West Salem sue to recover 160 acres of Colwell Idaho land claimed as city property. The action alleges improper sale and lack of warranty deeds and could affect city hall churches and major blocks. Attorneys Skaar Bosshard and Ward are handling the case set to be heard in Idaho.
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Colwell
Idaho
Edward Larson
Register of Deeds
Sterling W. Brown
Court
la Crosse County
West Salem
Larson
Brown
Woodward and Lees
Skaar
Bosshard
Western bank closure prompts depositor run in Denver
Scripps-McClure reports Western National Bank in Denver closed its doors after a slight run began the previous day. Denver Savings Bank reopens at 10 am with a 10 percent payout and 30 day rule amid assurances of solvency. Police guard the Western bank as depositors gather outside, while Frank M. Beatty serves as assignee and officials restrict entry.
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Scripps-Mcl
Denver
Western Bank
Denver Savings Bank
Jones
Frank M. Beatty
Kansas Governor Hoch Heads to Camden for Kansas Christening
Governor Hoch of Kansas and staff traveled through Kansas City on the way to Camden New Jersey where the battleship Kansas will be christened Saturday.
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Scripps-McRae
Kansas City
Hoch
Kansas
Camden
N. J
Deaths and new cases reported this morning in New Orleans
At 10 30 this morning there were three deaths and eleven new cases. Lost English setter dog black and white with black head and white tail. Return to J A Thwing at Security Savings Bank.
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New Orleans
J. A
Thwing
Security Savings Bank
Thirteen Bodies Found After Meyer Disaster at Albany
Albany N Y Aug 9 Twelve are dead and 27 injured in the Meyer disaster this morning. Among the injured is Mrs Wilson Borst of Minnesota whose case is serious. The thirteenth body was recovered at 10 oclock.
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Scripps-McRae
Albany
N. Y
Meyer
Wilson Borst
Minnesota
Visit in Kimono Cited in Taggart Case
In Wooster Ohio on August 9 Thomas Moraldo testifies Mrs. Taggart received Lieut Fortesque while Captain Taggart was away wearing a kimono described as a Japanese nightdress. Moraldo notes parties with beer champagne and cigarettes with no improprieties proven.
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Scripps-McRae
Wooster
Thomas Moraldo
Taggart
Fortesque
Moralédo
China plans new navy modeled on Japan faces scrutiny
A returning traveler reports China intends to build a navy modeled after Japan with a high ranking Japanese adviser, funded plans, and a new fleet headquarters named Tiensin under the ministry of marine.
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Scripps-McRae
Victoria
B.C
China
Japan
Ministry of Marine
Tiensin
Admiral Clarke Retires After Spanish War Command
Washington Aug 9 Rear Admiral Clarke retires tomorrow. He captained the Oregon during the Spanish war.
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Washington
Clarke
Oregon
Hidden Horse Sale Idea Finds Public Way in Ads
A private plan to sell a horse becomes public when advertised in classified columns. Friends helped keep the offer quiet until exposure in ads invites buyers to contact the seller.
Hood Survives Torrent Rescue After Flooded Wagon
Attorney C L Hood guides his waterlogged rig along a flood swept road near a poor farm, his horse forcing through rising currents and buried bridges. After crossing the final stream, Hood reaches his farm with groceries and cream cans lost, a tree root remaining in place of the load.
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C. L. Hood
Mr. Hood
Qehad
Milwaukee Road to Seek New Trial in Bitter Suit
Ritter v. CC M and St Paul Ry case prompts motion for new trial after two juries award damages. Judge Fruit to hear arguments as Chicago counsel Field presents railroad position. Plaintiff lost a leg as a boy due to alleged railroad negligence. suit filed after he became an adult. Jury awards stood at 6000 then 6500.
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Milwaukee Railroad Company
Ritter
CC. M. & St. P. Ry. Company
Soo
Excursionists Avoid Storm on Columbia Return
Fountain City sunshine greeted the Columbia excursion boat and barge as 500 La Crosse travelers arrived yesterday. A distant storm near the riverbank sent relatives to the levee with worry, only for everyone to erupt in laughter when the boat tied up at 8:30 p.m.
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Fountain City
Winona
la Crosse
Columbia
Street Caves In At Sixth and Vine In City
A hole several feet deep and two feet wide opened under a street at Sixth and Vine when a wagon passed over it. The cover on an old city well gave way. A Public Works crew filled the cave and no further trouble was anticipated as old wells beneath streets are being made safe.
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Sixth and Vine
Board of Public Works
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