Peace talks collapse as Japan demands too much
A St Peters burg dispatch reports Japanese demands are too great for Russia to accept and peace envoys may fail to reach an agreement. Witte is said to sail home immediately as negotiations appear broken off with assurances of no continued talks.
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Resein
Japan
Emeoeics
London
St Petersburg
Saya
Witte Willeall
Portsmouth
Fumor
Geo Smalley
London Times
Attempted assassination in Retire Park near carriage
Minister Avaupre in Gaenae Ayers cables the state department that Vicelly at tempted to netassinate President Manuel Quintana yesterday afternoon as his carriage passed. The aide de camp tackled the assailant and disarmed him. the suspect is said to be insane.
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Gaenae
Catholic Total Abstinence Union elects Pittburgh bishop president
Wilkesbarre Pa August 12 The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America elected Bishop Canevin of Pittatarg as president. The convention will meet next year at Providence Rhode Island.
Bullion Heist Shrouded in Mystery at Ve La Mar Mine
Bullion valued between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars was stolen from the retort house at the Ve La Mar mine in the Silver City district. Entry was made through a window and the motive remains unexplained. The robbery occurred several days ago and mystery surrounds the affair.
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Beiee City
Ve la Mar
Silver City
Fever Case Totals Grow Across Cities
New Orleans dispatch reports new fever cases totaling 81 with 6 deaths to date. An Aug 12 update cites 52 additional cases and six deaths by three o clock. Dr Carde, traveling inspector, arrives in New Orleans as he warns the fever will persist until frost. The tally stands at 143 cases and 6 deaths in New Orleans and Mobile notes similar counts.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Carde
Maya
Governor Toole open to arbitrating telegraphers dispute
Governor Toole said he would act as arbitrator if asked to help settle the telegraphers dispute, joining with Governor Johnson of Minnesota in the mediation effort. The statement was made in Helena Montana under the Scripps News Association report.
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Toole
Johnson
Minnesota
Elk's Special Excursion Train Schedule Announced
The Elk's excursion train leaves Baker City August 15 at 7 30 arriving North Powder 8, Union 8 45, La Grande 9 15 and Pendleton 12 45. Dinner is a 40 minute stop. The $8 fare is valid seven days and open to the general public.
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Battleship Kansas Launched at York Shipyard
The battleship Kanene was christened and launched at 12 47 pm into the Delaware River from the York shipbuilder plant. Miss Anna Hoch daughter of Governor Hoch of Kansas christened the vessel with champagne, amid a glass roof crowd. An innovative feature replaced the old block sawing with a modern launching method.
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York Shipbuilder A Company
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Hoch
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Ranko Rams
Mystery death of Philadelphia merchant Edward Drouin
Edward Drouin a wealthy Philadelphia merchant is found dead in Peoria. The coroner investigates a mysterious demise as his wife, driven insane, is described as boiling the corpse's feet to help the soul escape.
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Peorla
Edward Drouin
Philadelphia
Drouin
Weston Normal Closes for Winter Budget Standstill
West on Normal announces no school this winter as funds run dry until the appropriation bill passes next June. President RC French confirmed the situation after returning from Weston and heading to Portland.
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Pendleton Argus
Weston
Coaglesa Endeavor
RC French
Portland
Sysonby Wins Great Republic Stakes at Saratoga
Sysonby captured the Great Republic Stakes at Saratoga on August 12 in 2 minutes 7 seconds with Broomstick finishing third.
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Sysonby
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Broomstick
Chinese Alarm Grows Over US Pressure on China
News reports indicate rising alarm in Shanghai as word spreads that President Roosevelt has instructed Minister Rockhill to demand full observance by China of article 1b of the 1858 Tien Tsin treaty. The move heightens tensions amid talks of a looming commercial crisis tied to anti American boycott sentiment.
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Roosevelt
Rockhill
America
China
Elks Excursion Promises Seamless Trip With LD 5 Band
The Elks assure a flawless outing with all details settled. The LD 5 Band will ride aboard the train providing a continuous concert throughout the journey.
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Elks
LD 5
Police Chief Injured by Bomb in Random Poland
The chief of police was injured last evening when a bomb exploded as he rode in a carriage. Several houses were wrecked in the blast.
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Random
Poland
Auto Race Crash Injures Karl Kaiser in Cleveland
Auto races in Cleveland produce a disaster as Karl Kaiser is injured when a car crashes through the fence near the half mile post. The machine bursts into flames and spectators scatter.
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Cleveland
Karl Kaiser
President Home Crater Hay Ang 12
The President arrived at Port Jarvis this morning as a large noisy crowd of men demanded he appear naked for their benefit. Police and detectives used force to keep the crowd away from the trains.
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Crater Hay Ang
Port Jarvies
Re-elected Philadelphia Leader of Teameters Union
Cornelius P Shea was today re-elected President of the International Brotherhood of Teameters in Philadelphia. The vote stood 130 to 117 for Daniel Forman of Chicago, affirming Shea after controversy from the Chicago strike.
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Philadelphia
Cornelius P Shea
International Brotherhood of Teameters
Daniel Forman
Chicago
Shea
Golf Title Fight Sees Egan Up In Chicago Championship
Chicago August 12. Before a large crowd and fair weather Geo Egan and Ned Sawyer started their bid for the national golf championship. Eighteen holes were played this morning with Egan one up. The final eighteen holes are to be played this afternoon with Egan still the favorite.
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Chicago
Geo
Egan
Ned Sawyer
Final Rush to Register at Unitah Reservation
Halt Lake reports a mass registration drive as trains run overloaded and the 6 pm deadline nears. By Aug 12 16 271 had registered and officials expect a new daily record, with speculation that 200000 acres withheld may drop to 15000 unlocking 150000 more acres for homesteading.
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