Sakhalin Question Dominates Japanese Negotiations
Japanese envoys urged the Mikado to modify terms before final decision on Sakhalin. They seek withdrawal of limits on Russian naval strength in the Pacific and surrender of interned Russian ships. If settled, disposition of Sakhalin and indemnity remain, with Sakhalin deemed most important.
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Portemouth
Mikado
Emperera
Japan
Bagala
Pacific Ocean
Sakhalin
Czar-Treaty Move Pushes for Tractable Witte Policy
The czar sought a compromise after a unanimous opinion with all members backing it. Linovitch declined to spare troops for Amur defense and said forces were not strong enough for an offensive against Osama. The czar then urged Witte to adopt a more tractable stance.
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Linovitch
Amur
Osama
Witte
Czar Convenes Defense Council Over Sakhalin Fate
In St. Petersburg on August 19 the Czar, after telegrams from Witte, faces Kurnova’s intransigence on Sakhalin and heavier war costs. Duke Nicholas concedes reclaiming the island or defending the Amur is impossible and offers counsel.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Kormura
Sakhalin
Czar
National Defense Council
Nicholas
Amur
Portamouth envoy Rosen heads to Oyster Bay
Saron Rosen leaves Portamouth at 7 30 am for Oyster Bay in response to the President invitation and is due there late this afternoon.
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Portamouth
Saron Rosen
Oyster Bay
King Alphonso's Illness and Edwards Cabinet Change
Madrid reports Dr Matho says King Alphonso of Spain is ill with phthisis and possibly insane. King Edward reportedly canceled a marriage plan with Princess Patricia and appointed two doctors to assess Alphonso's health during his England visit.
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Madrid
Matho
Alphonso
England
Edward
Patricia I of
Connaught
Alphonse
Guests Caught in Fire at State Room Inn Exposition
Fire at the State Room Inn near the exposition grounds destroyed the two story building and an adjoining residence at 2 30 this morning. A boy and a man died, owner Mme La Balle Laport burned fatally, and several others were seriously burned while escaping. Forty guests fled from upper windows as panic spread. The deceased was identified as 68 Thomas Sorengon of Notch Bul KC.
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Portland
State Room Inc
Exposition Grounds
Mme. la Balle Laport
Iida Harris
Thomas Sorengon
Notch Bul KC
Bettor Billy Nolan Arrives in San Francisco With 25000 Check
Billy Nolan manager of Battling Nelson comes to San Francisco with a 25000 check to settle a 10000 side bet and to refute claims the bet was halted. He says the money will rise once rival adds equal funds and asserts there is no truth to the betting halt story.
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San Francisco
Billy Nolan
Battling Nelson
Nolan
Hritt
Harvest Season Opens With Strong Yields Reported
Harvest began this week near Joseph with reports indicating the Wallowa valley will see one of the most bountiful yields in years. Local observers say the crop outlook is highly favorable across the region.
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Joseph
Wallowa Valley
Auto racers in Buffalo suffer injuries threaten season
The Scripps News Association reports Webb Jay was thrown from his car in a Buffalo race. Doctors say skull fracture and severe brain concussion. recovery possible if no complications arise. The accident may end auto racing in the city. Earl Kiser, who lost a leg last Saturday, will not race again. Chas Ham and Harney Oldfishd are also mentioned amid the chaotic report.
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Buffalo
Webb Jay
Chas. Burnham
Cleveland
Earl Kiser
Harney Oldfishd
Freight Trains Collide. Three Dead Near Waukeegan
A collision between two freight trains on the Northwestern railroad half a mile north of Waukeegan Illinois this morning killed three train men and two laborers.
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Waukeegan
Northwestern
Here
Fugitive Attorney Collings Ordered Back To California
Judge Lampman ruled Gorge D Collins must return to San Francisco to face perjury charges. Collins had been jailed after signaling a writ of habeas corpus is sought.
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Victoria
Lampman
Gorge D Collins
San Francisco
California
Collins
Receiver Appointed for Denver Savings Bank in Bankruptcy
Scriposa News Association announced this morning that a receiver has been appointed for Denver Savings Bank after its bankruptcy filing two weeks ago. The appointment aims to oversee proceedings and manage assets through August 19.
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Denver Savings Bank
Leverick
Bids Sought For Jute At Walla Walla Penitentiary
Washington state notice states 3500 bales of jute needed for the Walla Walla penitentiary jute mill this year. Quantity exceeds last year by 900 bales. Bids will be opened on September 9.
Fight Still On Denver Aug 19 Election of Hy man Davis
The Grand Army of Eagles rally continued into the morning in Denver with Davis of Cleveland elected president. Italco nominates Joseph F Pinkie of Oregon for chaplain and San Francisco chosen as the next meeting place.
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Denver
Aemi
Eagles
Hyman Davis
Cleveland
Italco
Joseph F Pinkie
Oregon
Indios
San Francisco
Lambert Neibanse Hangs Self Before Execution
In St Louis on August 19, Lambert Neibanse, condemned for murdering his brother, committed suicide in his cell to avoid the death penalty.
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St Louis
Lambert Neibanse
Grand Jury Ready for New Federal Indictments
The new Federal grand jury will convene next Monday and a fresh batch of indictments is likely. The term will determine which part of the state is represented in this session.
Echo Cutoff Likely Reopens Oregon Rail Project
Renewed interest in the Echo Coyote cut off in Oregon follows a visit by Chief Engineer Bosche General Superintendent Buckley and Superintendent Campbell of the Oregon division. The plan would shorten the Huntington Portland main line by about 20 miles and avoid the Hermiston heavy grade, with potential gains in efficiency and tonnage per engine. Officials will survey the route to assess grade work culverts bridges and proper line alignment.
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OR & N
Bosche
M J Buckley
D W Campbell
Oregon Division
East Oregonian
Huntington
Portland
Hermiston Bill
Coyote
Pendleton
Umatilla
Trans MississippI Adourns Today
The Trans MississippI Congress adjourned this afternoon after electing officers. Davis B. Francis of St Louis was named president with A D Loveland of San Francisco as first vice president L Bradford Prince of Santa Fe and N J Larimore of North Dakota as other vice presidents Arthur B Francia was reelected secretary and H P Topping of Kansas City as treasurer. Kansas City was chosen as the site for the next meeting and details were released by Scrippa News Association from Portland Oregon.
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Scrippa News Association
Portland
Ore
John Henry Smith
Utah
Mississippi
TH Tomlinson
Denver
Department of Commerce and Labor
John W Noble
St. Louis
H T Clark
Omaha
James W Withycomb
Corvallis
Frank W H Hibbe
Seattle
Congress
Ite Labora
Davis B. Francis
Louis
A D Loveland
San Francisco
L. Bradford Prince
Santa Fe
N J Larimore Larimore
C A Fellows
Topeka
Arthur B Francia
H P Topping
Kansas City
Telegraphers Strike Off at Northern Pacific
The telegraphers strike on the Northern Pacific was called off this morning. The decision ends the work stoppage that affected rail communications.
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Scripps News Association
St Paul
Northern Pacific
Cruiser On Fire off Sharbar Detail
The Brazilian cruiser Benjamin Constance was found with Greinberhold off Sharbar. Several cavalres were sent to her asdlatangs after the crew signaled distress. The crew lost control of the fire and flooded the ship to reach port, preventing a powder magazine explosion.
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Plymouth Bog
Benjamin Constance
Greinberhold
Sharbar
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