Peace Developments Hint at Early End to War
Aug. 10 Portsmouth talks exchange credentials with no details while Aug. 16 reports say Witte telegraphed Japan’s terms are acceptable with amendments. Russians study terms and apex envoys adjust questions. A Tokio professor predicts peace treaty soon with Manchuria evacuation and Saghalin cession. Admiral Kataoka sends squadrons to Kamchatka and Okhotsk.
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Scripps-McRae
Portsmouth
Witte
St, Petersburg
Japan
Eijiro Takasugi
Tokio University
Manchuria
Saghalia
Vladivostock
Tokio
Kataoka
Kamchatka
Okhotsk
Alderman Anderson Resigns from Nineteenth Ward Seat
Alderman Anderson of the Nineteenth ward has handed in his resignation to Mayor William Torrance. The measure will be acted upon at Friday evening's council meeting. He served a little over two years after being elected in spring 1903 and has faced long absences due to extended trips, prompting his decision.
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Anderson
William Torrance
Day in Taggart scandal dominates courtroom
In Wooster Ohio on August 10 the court refused to admit records of Mrs. Taggart's illness as evidence. Arguments consumed the morning as counsel argued the relevance and admissibility of hospital records in the case.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Wooster
Polish Postoffice Robbers Kill Three in Raid
In Radom Poland on August 10 forty masked men robbed the post office killed three officers and escaped with ten thousand dollars.
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Scripps-McRae
Radom
Poland
Weather and River Outlook for Friday
Fair and warm tonight with Friday showers and cooler conditions. River level continues to fall slowly with today’s stage at 6.0 feet, down 0.3 feet in the last 24 hours.
Suicide of East Globe Graduate in Los Angeles
Chas Hinckla, son of wealthy eastern parents and a university graduate, out of work, ended his life last night in Los Angeles. Local authorities report no further details available at this time.
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Los Angeles
Chas, Hinckla
East
Lutherans Fail to Agree on Predestination
Fort Wayne Indiana August 16 The synodical conference of the Lutheran synods of North America adjourned at noon with no agreement on scriptural interpretation of predestination. Opinions differ widely and the doctrinal discussion will resume at the next conference in October 1900.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Synodical Conference
Lutheran Synods of North America
Miss Rita Tarts Heads to Crystal Lake for Summer
Miss Rita Tarts travels to Crystal Lake to spend the remainder of the summer.
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Rita Tarts
Crystal Lake
Hill Refuses Arbitration Over Telegraphers Strike
St. Paul August 10 J J Hill wired a flat refusal to arbitrate the telegraphers strike as asked by Governor Johnson.
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ST. Paul
J. J. Hill
Johnson
Pamperin Leaf Tobacco firm forms in La Crosse
La Crosse welcomes a new leaf tobacco enterprise the Pam perin Leaf Tobacco company to operate as a co partnership with John Pamperin Paul M Pamperin Louis A Pamperin and T A Ryan. The firm will pack and trade Wisconsin leaf buying bulk from local farmers and others leasing a warehouse at Twelfth and Green Bay streets with offices at 113 South Second street. This marks the third tobacco industry in La Crosse.
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la Crosse
Pamperin Leaf Tobacco Company
John Pamperin
Paul M. Pamperin
Louis A. Pamperin
T. A. Ryan
Pamperins
Ryan
Janesville
Wisconsin
Twelfth
Green Bay Streets
South Second Street
Circus Rider Tom Sutler Fatally Hurt in Helena Incident
Helena Montana August 10 Tom Sutler circus bicycle rider was fatally hurt during a performance last night. He fell from his bicycle during the act and died shortly after at a local hospital. The accident occurred during the evening show and prompted an investigation by circus officials.
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Scripps-MacRae
Helena
Mont
Tom Sutler
Young man crushed to death in mill accident
Indianapolis August 10 Lee Houston 25 employed at Beveridge paper Mills was killed this morning when crushed by machinery in the mill.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Indianapolis
Lee Houston
Beveridge Paper Mills
Crop conditions update from Washington rail area
A brief crop report notes corn condition at 89 with spring wheat at 0.2 and oats at 90.8 as of August 10. No further context or regional detail provided.
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Washington
Stallions Worth 5000 Die En Route To City
Two stallions valued at 2500 dollars each died at the firm barns on Vine street after overheating while traveling to this city. They arrived about a week after being confined in a car and were found in poor condition. Both died yesterday from fever and stomach trouble caused by the heat.
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O'Connell & White
Vine Street
Lightning injuries narrowly avert tragedy for house girl
A lightning strike that hit the Goddard residence on South Sixteenth street also blasted through a window into Miss Clara Meyer’s room at 132 South Sixteenth. Meyer awoke with a burning sensation but was unharmed. investigators found a hole burned in her quilt and sheet, suggesting a near-fatal shock.
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Goddard
South Sixteenth Street
Clara Meyer
W. A. Pryor
Miss Meyer
Goddard House
Pryor
Government to abandon post offices with unclaimed mail
New Orleans reports five deaths and twelve new cases by noon. The government will stop delivering mail to offices where residents refuse unfumigated mail, returning such mail to senders or the dead letter office. Vin ton in Calcasieu parish already affected.
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Scripps-McRae
New Orleans
Vinton
Calcasieu Parish
Wilkesbarre Hosts Abstinence and Miners Meetings
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania hosts Catholic Total Abstinence Union and Miners meetings with the president in attendance. Roosevelt and John Mitchell spoke as Cardinal Gibbons and other dignitaries joined the event. The president traveled from Oyster Bay in his private car and will return by Saturday.
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Scripps-McRae
Wilkesbarre
Total Abstinence Union
Miners
John Mitchell
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Cardinal Gibbons
Oyster Bay
Aug
Three men in Darktown fight over craps near Cameron House
In Darktown last night a craps game with beers and two dice ended in a three cornered fight at The Little Cameron on State and Front streets. All bruised, Sam Richardson and Charles Mathews pleaded guilty and paid $10 fines plus costs. John Pope pleaded not guilty and case was continued to tomorrow morning.
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Cameron
Cameron House
State and
Front Streets
Sam Richardson
Charles Mathews
John Pope
Dr Harper Needs No Operation
Cleveland reports Dr R F Biggar Rockefeller’s physician says Dr Harper’s condition is much improved and that an operation is unnecessary.
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Harper
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Cleveland
R. F. Biggar
Rockefeller
Buford Arrives Bringing Home Seventeenth Infantry
Transport Buford reaches San Francisco with the Seventeenth infantry and a squadron of the Thirteenth cavalry returning from the Philippines. Arrival marks return of troops.
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Scripps-McRae
San Francisco
Buford
Seventeenth Infantry
Thirteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Oshkosh Teams Claim Sharp Victory Over La Crosse
Oshkosh and La Crosse score big in a contested game with batteries listed as La Crosse Cole Kilian and Oshkosh Beebe Warner. Final score indicates a close finish and notable plays.
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la Crosse Caves
la Crosse, Cole and
Kilian
Oshkosh
Beebe and
Warner
Terra Nova Rescues Fiala Arctic Party Off Norway
The steamer Terra Nova sighted off Honningsvaer the rescued members of the Anthony Fiala Arctic expedition sent by William Zeigler aboard the America. The party, stranded in 1903-04, lost coal and provisions. one Norwegian sailor died. William J. Peters of the US Geological Survey led the successful scientific work.
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Scripps-McRae
Chritiania
Honnigsvag
Bearing
Anthony Fiala
William Zeigler
America
Electrocution at Milwaukee round house shocks worker
Valentine Bettin was electrocuted at the Milwaukee round house while reaching for a 16 candle-power lamp globe through a window. The accident likely involved grounding via a metal anvil and damp ground enhancing voltage, with Bettin's body completing the circuit.
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Valentine Bettin
Milwaukee Round House
Bettin
Milwaukee
Round House
A. O. Colby
Colby
New Third Ward Engine House Contract Signed
The new Third ward engine house project is underway as $20,000 bonds arrive and the Public Works Board signs the contract. Contractor John Miller will begin work immediately with his crew.
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Third Ward
Board of Public Works
John Miller
Couple Wins Winona License in Surprising Wedding
Miss Nellie Ferguson and Mr. Jas Powell traveled to Winona last Saturday to obtain a marriage license and were wed, shocking friends who extend best wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Nellie Ferguson
Jas. Powell
Winona
Prof Moritz Langstadt Hosts Orchestra Reception
Prof Moritz Langstadt entertained his orchestra members at his home on South Seventh Street. Langstadt is spending several days in the city and guests enjoyed a delightful reception last evening.
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Moritz Langstadt
South Sevventh Street
Langstadt
Storm Hurts Tobacco Crops Around La Crosse
A heavy storm with hail ruined much of the tobacco crop in parts of Vernon county and near Coon Valley. Crops in full leaf suffered ragged holes where hail struck, reducing value for cigar manufacture. Estimated damage nears $25,000 within 25 miles of La Crosse.
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Coon Valley
Vernon County
la Crosse
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Ald. Anderson
Hill
Ysis
Adams
AERA
Wilkescare Inky
Aeee
Eree
Filala
William J. Peters
United States Geological Survey
SIAR
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