Saghalin Peace Accord Reached No Indemnity for Japan
Scripps-McRae dispatch reports envoys and Witte confirming complete accord on all issues. Russia will not pay a kopee indemnity, Saghalin to be divided between Japan and Russia, and a peace treaty to be drafted soon with an immediate armistice. Japan waives cash indemnity in exchange for treaty negotiations.
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Portsmouth
Japan
Scripps McRae
Witte
Korostovitz
Scripps-McRae
Preacher's Son Jailed Then Marries In Court
Hans Hanson a city youth spent last night in jail after a complaint by Miss Julia Olson. This morning Judge Brindley freed him after uniting Hanson and Julia Olson in marriage. Hanson, son of Rev. Hanson, had prior trouble ending in conviction and divorce for his father’s history.
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Hans Hanson
Julia Olson
Brindley
Hanson
Fruit
New Fields
County Fairs Push For Unified State Aid Reform
A state wide meeting is called at Milwaukee to unite county fairs to press for a uniform bill. They seek to reduce aid for La Crosse and Chippewa Falls and raise county fairs to a common level, excluding the State fair, to protect Milwaukee and other fairs.
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United Action Force
la Crosse
Chippewa Falls
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
State Fair Board
State Board of Agriculture
Assembly Committee On Agriculture
Peace treaty reaches Japanese Russian talks in Portsmouth
Three hours of envoy talks yield sweeping terms from Komura and acceptance by Russians. Sakhalin state, naval limits, and interred warships discussed with Japan expected to concede main points. Cables report armistice urged. Roosevelt expresses great pleasure at Portsmouth agreement.
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Komura
Portsmouth
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Loeb
Pierce
Policeman Fatally Shoots Visitor at State Fair
Harry Maum, visiting the state fair, was likely fatally shot by Policeman Charles Miller as he tried to flee during an attempted arrest today. The incident occurred at the fairgrounds and authorities are reviewing the shooting.
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Harry Maum
Charles Miller
Fever Cases Rise in New Orleans Amid Health Concerns
New Orleans reports twenty new fever cases and five deaths at noon. Health officials warn of ongoing spread and urge precautionary measures as they monitor local hospitals and neighborhoods for clusters.
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New Orleans
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
La Crosse & Southeastern Supt Peter Valier Ill
Superintendent Peter Valier of the La Crosse and Southeastern was reported seriously ill with bowel trouble. His condition is not considered dangerous. Mr and Mrs F W Cook left this morning for Minneapolis for a short visit with relatives.
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Peter Valier
The
la Crosse & Southeastern
Mrs. F. W. Cook
Minneapolis
Fragments Hint at Hidden Gains in Small Sums
A terse clue suggests that accumulating many small amounts leads to a surprising yearly total. The fragmentary line hints at effort adding up over time to produce a larger outcome than expected. No specific people or places are named in the readable text.
Childers to be freed on bail after court commissioner's visit
Indications say J. M. Childers will be released from the county jail on bail early this evening. A $1,500 cash bond is posted with Court Commissioner Harrison who will approve the release after attorney Gosnell wraps details. Secret service agents guard the Turnkey Childers case amid threats tied to a post office robbery escape.
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J. M. Childers
Harrison
la Crosse
Southeastern
Gosnell
Childers
Secret Service
Homer Trainor
Hoy Trainor
Andy Cunningham
Phipps Boys on Trial For Shooting
In Edinburg on August 29 the trial of J. S. and H. C. Phipps began. The sons of Henry Phipps, noted American steel magnate, face charges of shooting salmon fishers they mistook for poachers during a visit.
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Scripps-McRae
Edinburg
J. S
H. C. Phipps
Henry Phipps
National Banks Asked for Statement to August 25
Washington Aug 29 The comptroller of currency has called upon the National banks for a statement to August 25.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Comptroller of Currency
City council to consider appointing a new city engineer
At 3 o'clock this afternoon announcement was made that a special council meeting would be held tomorrow night to act on appointing a city engineer to replace Frank Powell. Also a help wanted ad seeks a girl for general house work at 500 Aven street North La Crosse.
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Frank Powell
Smash at the Savings Bank Leads to Theft Charge
Ole Hanson is jailed after admitting to stealing 36 dollars from the Security savings bank early Sunday. He smashed the strongbox with an axe and tossed it into the river, according to his confession. Hanson awaits arraignment before Judge Brindley in county court.
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Ole Hanson
Central
Hanson
Brindley
Daisy Lamar
Central Station
Frail Mrs Taggart Testifies in Fort Leavenworth Case
Mrs Taggart continued on the stand at Fort Leavenworth denying charges against Minor and Fortesque. Billy Taggart testifies earning about ten dollars a month and receiving two fifty dollar drafts from Hurlburt of Chicago to cover Grace Taggart's bills.
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Scripps-McRae
Wooster
Taggart
Fort Leavenworth Hospital
Col. Miner
Fort Leavenworth
Billy” Taggart
Billy
Sterling
Hurlbert
Chicago
Grace Taggart
Orrville
Hurlburt
Murdered couple Ross and wife cremated in Kerrystown home
Scripps-McRae Dispatch reports Seattle August 29 Philip H Ross and his wife a young couple near Kerrystown were murdered robbed and cremated in their home in a shocking case with few details available at this time.
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Scripps-MecRae Dispatch
Seattle
Philip H. Ross
Kerrystown
Murder in Mount Cabin Cash Hidden by Hermit
Phillipsburg Montana August 29 George A Reed found murdered over cash kept hidden in a mountain hermit cabin. Local authorities report theft likely tied to the concealed funds and suspect leads are being pursued.
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Scripps-McRae
Phillipsburg
Mont
George A. Reed
Minister Called to Janesville Presbyterian Pulpit
Rev J W Laughlin D D associate with Dr Robinson in Englewood Presbyterian Church has been unanimously chosen to lead the Janesville branch. The congregation expects he will accept the call.
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Janesville
Wis
J. W. Laughlin
Robinson
Presbyterian Church
Englewood
Nets Seized by Game Warden in Sloughs North of City
Game Warden George Kingsley captured a large haul of nets in the sloughs north of the city this morning. No arrests were made as the plunder was confiscated by the warden.
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George’ Kingsley
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