Russians to Try to Beat Down Terms at Peace Talks
Shipping dispatches report Aug 12 sessions at Portsmouth where Russian envoys opposed parts of the proposed terms. Sato says talks will continue with Russia objecting to indemnity demands and Japan's claims, while St Petersburg remains hopeful about Witte’s stance.
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Portsmouth
St. Petersburg
Witte
Scripps-Mek
Sato
Russia
Japan
United States
England
REaLector Presents Teamsters Theft Charges
The REALECTER report cites theft charges against a Teamsters chapter, reporting that formal accusations were filed and contested by the union. No immediate resolution or testimony details are provided.
Fireproof billboards force removal of Erickson-Ovens boards
The council passed an ordinance requiring fireproof billboards within city limits leading to the tearing down of thousands of dollars worth wooden boards owned by the Erickson Bill Posting Company now under the Ovens. Competing firms have begun erecting corrugated boards after the ordinance was introduced last night. The council refused to let W P Wolfe, representing the Oyen interests, speak.
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Erickson Billposting Company
W. PF. Wolfe
Oyen
Truesdale colliery fall kills three men in Wilkes-Barre
A falling rick at the Truesdale colliery in Wilkes-Barre Pa this morning claimed the lives of Joseph Lovett Matthew Akales and Anthony Zaharoskin and left Thomas Walters fatally injured.
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Scripps-McRae
Wilkesbarre
Truesdale
Joseph Lovett
Matthew Akales
Anthony Zaharoskin
Thos. Walters
City Debates Garbage Disposal Plan
City officials favor burning or other sanitary disposal of refuse. The board of public works last night recommended a feasible disposal plan be carried out. The project, expected to be large, was referred to the health committee.
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Board of Public Works
Committee On Health
Finance Committee
Bachellor
Sieger
Weather and River Outlook for Weekend
Forecast calls for fair and cooler tonight and Sunday. River stage remains near stationary at 5.7 feet this morning, down 0.2 feet in the last 24 hours.
Vernon county pioneer Hugh Donahoe dies in city
Hugh Donahoe a pioneer settler of Vernon county and respected resident of the city died at 1 PM yesterday at 1303 Green Bay Street. He was 76 and survived by his widow and one daughter Mrs. B O Connell who is en route from New York. Funeral at St Marys church Monday at 9 AM with Father White officiating. burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Hugh Donahoe
Vernon County
Green Bay Street
Donahoe
B. O’connell
New York
South Seventh Street
Police Chief Hurt by Explosion of Bomb
In Radom Poland the city police chief was wounded by a bomb blast last night. The assailant fled the scene as investigators opened a search for the perpetrator.
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Radom
Poland
Auto wreck at Glenville tracks injures racer
Aug 12 Glenville Ohio Earl Kiser’s racing automobile crashed through a fence near the half mile post. He suffered serious injuries with his right leg torn off as the machine burst into flames.
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Glenville
Ohio
Earl Kiser
Kiser
Salary for Organizer Hit by La Crosse Labor Council
La Crosse Trades and Labor Council adopts a salaried organizer to supervise city unions and build local trades. William Panke chosen, offices set in Bard's hall. Six-month slate includes President Bert Chandler, VP John Ray, Secs Weisbecker Weigel, Treasurer Imhoff, Sergeant Emil Hickel, Guide George Nagle, Trustees Collins Ruegg Florian. Cement workers among first targets.
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la Crosse
Trades and Labor Council
Trades and Labor Councevil
William Panke
Bard’s Hall
Council
Panke
Bert Chandler
John Ray
Louis Weisbecker
A. Weigel
William Imhoff
Emil Hickel
George Nagle
A. Collins
A. Ruegg
John Florian
IVER SPREADING IN NEW ORLEANS REPORT
A report issued at 1 o clock on August 12 records five deaths and thirty seven new cases in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Big Ship ment on W L Douglas men’s shoes
Batchelder and Son at 303 Main Street announces a large shipment of W L Douglas men’s shoes arriving now. The card notes stock for men’s sizes and styles.
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W. L. Douglas
Batchelder & Son
Main Street
Girl hunter earns bounty by rattlesnake kills
Mary Bundrau a fourteen year old girl from Shelby becomes La Crosse county’s first to seek money by killing rattlesnakes. She collected a two dollar bounty from four snakes after using a club to dispatch them. She plans more hunts as snakes spread across level farm lands.
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Mary Bundrau
Shelby
la Crosse
Mary
Taggart Testifies as Trial moves to Monday
Captain Taggart resumed the stand at Wooster stating his wife shared stories and noting limited relations with other ladies at Fort Leavenworth. He described meeting his wife after hospital release en route to the Philippines and ending with a farewell kiss before continuing dispatch duties. Smiyser pressed for admissions on his wife’s drinking. Minor, retired brigadier general, declines to talk now and plans to testify later.
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Scripps-Mcr
Wooster
Taggart
Fort Leavenworth
San Francisco
Philippines
Dispatch
Columbus, O
Minor
Egan Edges Sawyer In First Eighteen At National Golf Final
National 12-H golf championship result shows Egan winning the first eighteen holes of the final match one up on Ned Sawyer. The conclusion of the final eighteen holes is scheduled for this afternoon with Egan still the favorite.
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Ned Sawyer
Egan
Peasants in Podolia Erect Barricades to Bar Soldiers
Peasants in Podolia province have built barricades and entanglements and are ready to resist troops expected to be sent against them. The report comes from St. Petersburg dated August 12.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Province of
Podolia
Ordinance On Replacing Disturbed Brick Paving Passed
The ordinance requiring that all disturbed brick paving be paid for at its original cost was enacted.
Kansas Christened as Battleship Kansas At Launch
Camden New Jersey August 12 The battleship Kansas was launched at 12 47 with Miss Anna Hoch christening the ship by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow. The ceremony featured the traditional pomp as the vessel slid into the water.
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Sripps-McRae
Camden
N. J
Kansas
Anna Hoch
Church Services Plan for Caledonia Street M E Church
No service in the Caledonia street M. E. church Sunday morning. Usual service in the evening.
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Caledonia Street
M. E
Mrs Harry Olson Improves After Illness
Mrs. Harry Olson, previously ill for a week, is now getting along nicely and showing improvement.
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Harry Olson
Y W C A Exempt From Water Tax
The Y W C A was exempted from paying the water tax under an official ruling. This decision relieved the organization from water charges while other groups faced standard levies.
Germaine Alleges Police Brutality in Resisting Charge
Jules Germaine testified on the witness stand that police dragged him from bed with a wrist chain, beat him in his yard and office, and jailed him in a bloodied cell. Police denied abuse, citing his stubborn conduct. The jury found him guilty of resisting an officer and sentenced him to four months in county jail.
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Slaughter House
Jules Germaine
Germaine
Milwaukee
House of Correction
Police Deparment
Germain
Alderman Downs Criticizes Salary Increases At Council
Alderman Downs challenges the $15 monthly raise for Assistant Engineer W S Woods and affects the committee report. The comptroller audits the bills after action. Lang's amendment for Mueller’s raise is adopted, and an attempt to divert engineers’ private surveying earnings is blocked. Downs is moved for order after a clash over a high school vote.
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Alderman Downs
W. S. Woods
Special Committee
Finance Committee
Alderman Bacheller
Woods
C. N. Jarvis
Connor
Bacheller
Downs
Otto Mueller
Torrance
Mueller
Lang
Bachellor
North Side
Roosevelt Arrives in New York After Delayed Train
President Roosevelt and entourage reached New York at 3 am after a two hour delay caused by railroad workers seeking a smoother trip. The arrival underscores security and transit arrangements for the presidential visit.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Roosevelt
Special Election in Nineteenth Ward Declared
A special election will be held in the Nineteenth ward to elect a successor to Alderman Anderson after his resignation to the council last night. No candidates have been mentioned and the six month window governs the timing if a successor cannot be chosen.
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Anderson
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