Russian envoy Witte discusses peace talks aboard Wilhelm der Groß
M. Witte the Russian peace envoy, speaking by wireless at midnight east of Nantucket, says Japanese terms are intolerable yet he is glad to visit America and greet President Roosevelt. He aims to test the ground for a floating Russian loan and to improve Russo American relations while pursuing peace negotiations.
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New York
America
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Emperor Nicholas
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Wilhelm der Gross
Nantucket
Russia
Rio Grande Strike Parade Hits Denver Line
By order of President Wilson the International Brotherhood of Way Employees calls a six o clock strike affecting about eight hundred workers on the Denver and Rio Grande system. General manager Ridgway says there will be no recognition of the union and the men are unreasonable in their demands. Heslao adds the company can replace striking workers with available manpower.
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New Member Appointed to Cotton Statistics Board
Washington D. C. August 2. L. Ral. ohingson of Louisiana is named a member of the permanent board of statisticians to complete the cotton prep report.
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Washington D.C
R L. Ral. Ohingson
Louisiana
Board of Statisticians
Cotton Prep
Northern rail strike tightens across Minnesota Montana and Dakotas
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific strike began with many division employees out including dispatchers and supervisors. Trains operated on schedule later in the morning while headquarters formed across divisions. In Montana the strike widened with most workers adhering and rail traffic disrupted by downed wires and blocked lines. Portland reports only three operators affected, not directly involved.
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Mont
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Grand Jury Adjourned To September In New York
Justice Davis of the supreme court adjourned court at the request of District Attorney Jerome until September 11. Jerome said he would seek an order to impanel a special grand jury to review the ongoing criminal investigation and cover aspects not yet addressed by legislation and inquiry. The superintendent of insurance was noted as the prosecuting officer amidst the factors affecting the case.
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Zangwel Accepts Presidency Amid Colonization Talks
Soreel Zangwel, noted Jewish author, has agreed to lead the newly formed Jewish International League. He will negotiate with Premier Kalfour on the English offer for the Fast Africa tract, a colonization plan rejected by the original congress.
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Prominent witnesses appear in Taggart divorce case
In Open Court Wooster August 2 witnesses from army circles arrive for Capt Elmer Taggarts sensational divorce trial. Mrs Taggart filed a cross petition on statutory grounds. Courtroom crowded with women. at noon no room to hear testimony. hearing held behind closed doors. judge denied a request.
Fever spread and quarantine turmoil in New Orleans
Aug 2 report from New Orleans reveals yellow fever cases rise and quarantine tensions. Federal action likely. Mississippi troops clash over entry to a lodge. injunction sought to halt incursions. Storm damages oil club efforts and city cisterns, while deaths at emergency hospital total six. Governor Wardman and Blanchard seek control amid escalating contention along Ship Island and Cape.
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Board of Health
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Blanchard
Shaw Aeet
Winona
Hostick
Cral Brigade
Tro Bis
Ship Island
Vardamandis
New Ministry Formed in Stockholm Amid Peace Talks
The Aug report notes a new ministry formed by M Luodeburg semimieter of state and Count Wachtmeister of foreign affairs. The cabinet aims for a peaceful solution to the problem caused by Norway's withdrawal and related issues.
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Berippe News Association
Stockholm
Aug
Pew
M Luodeburg Semimieter
Count Wachtmeister
Noreey
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Jury Deliberations Begin After Closing Arguments
The land fraud trial closed today at noon and the court charged the jury this afternoon with the same instructions as the first trial. The jury retired to deliberate.
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Woripps News Association Portisnd Aggest
Jail Break Attempt Ends in Tragedy and Fire
Jack Chesterfield, jailed for criminal assault, tried to blow up the county jail with dynamite supplied by his wife. A dramatic standoff with guards followed, ending with Chesterfield fatally shooting himself after being subdued by fire company diversions. The episode recalls a prior escape involving his wife two years ago in Vansonyver.
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Scripps New Association
Jack Chesterfield
Sentencia
Agmost
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Guarda
Svhesterfels
Himsalf
Vansonyver
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Eighty Teachers Present at Institute in City
The annual teachers Institute opens in this city with about eighty prominent educators in attendance. County Superintendent Hregg presided as the session began and three addresses were delivered during the morning program.
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Hregg
Local Teachers Hear Sessions At La Grande High Meeting
La Grande educators gather for afternoon sessions in the High School court room with Adress by O C Cochran on Meagre Necessities of Teachers Salaries. Ackerman and Professor Martin address arithmetic and related topics. Beckenberry to lecture on The Old Play Ground. A logging company contracts 50,000,000 feet from Idaho for next season.
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French
Martin
H J Hookenberry
Ackerman
Forthere Idaho
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