Roosevelt Proposes Gain and Loss in War Concessions
The report describes President Roosevelt proposing a bargaining approach to end the Russo Japanese War by trading Sakhalin cession or monetary terms for peace. It notes Russia and Japan negotiating through Witte and Rosen with Roosevelt urging a compromise to avoid protracted conflict. The message outlines potential territorial or financial concessions and the difficulty of reaching agreement on indemnity.
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Pai & Kaye
Russi
Atl
Tile
Sak- Kall
Té&pin
Sakhalin
Russia
Terday
Witue
Japan
Wling .P
Asaodate
Dupan
Witte
J. L. McGrew
Oyster Bay
Rosen
Yo Beach
Navy Yard
Fierce
New York
Asguoi- Bled
Chant
Une Intelligence Office
Thian the Preston
Tokio
Wilte
Rosen Jag Swikidy
Bimperay Nicao
Ambassatoor Mayer Ab
St Petersburg
Winipetor Nichols
Walrad
Col
Michael
State Department
Pierce
Bierce
Wille of
St. Peerabarg
Ang
Roosevelt
Foreign Office
Ineelf
Portsmouth
N. H
St. Petersburg
Cen
Committee Vote On Reclamation Law Sparks Landholder Debate
A committee favored an amendment to the reclamation law, while another faction acted adversely. The move appears aimed at benefiting large landholders by altering provisions governing reclamation projects and property rights.
Adrift on Lake Michigan Two Narrow Escapes
Chicago August 23 Ayoung woman Miss Zelda Stewart and a man John Chartres were adrift in a small rowboat on Lake Michigan after a squall. They were rescued late yesterday afternoon in poor condition from exposure and hunger. Chartres kept them afloat amid the storm until rescue.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Siues
John Charsres
Zelda Stewart
Rvanston
Chartres
Stewart
Ryangtan Weere
Miss Slewark
Vice President Arrives in New York Amid Wide Welcome
The visiting Vice President and party arrived from Manchester VI to New York last night and were greeted by thousands of locals. Troops and a national guard provided a ceremonial welcome as the party toured the city, drawing large crowds and noting their host’s hospitality.
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New York
Oatlousbury
Vu Aa
Pinhalls
Gosgressian
Aml
Vid Foster
Manchester
United States
Gyal
Malthy
Conger Quits Foreign Post as Mexico Ambassador
Edwin H. Conger of Iowa resigns as ambassador to Mexico for private business reasons. President Roosevelt accepts the resignation effective October 18 1916. David E. Thompson of Nebraska likely to succeed, with Frans B. Louris ruled out. Conger’s letter cites regret and thanks. cabinet confirms formal notice and notes strong public service and efficiency.
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United States
Mexico
Loomia
State Department
David B. Thompson Conger
Oliver Bay
Edwin H. Conger
Iowa
Roosevelt
Myr
Conger
Gonger
Olina
Summa
Thay Mission
Concer
China
Harete
David E. Thompson
Nebraska
Amer
Frans B. Louris
Istant Somelany
Bhatt
beTire
Hits
Ambassador Conger
Conger'sletter
Conger Sars
Peimestl
Trail
Popular Assembly A Step Forward For Russia Says Andrew White
Beslan Mass Aug. 22 The Adyver tier quints an interview with Andrew L D White, former ambassador to Tsarist Russia, at Gloucester. He discusses concessions as a potential start toward a constitution, autocracy persists, and warns of dangers from limited public discussion and possible closure of the legislature.
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Popular Assembly
Russia
Andrew 0. White
Beslan
Mass
Adyvertier Quints
Andrew LD. White
Tans
White
Gloucester
Paris
Empire
Witte
Maartens
Irrigation Congress Defeats Immigration Resolution
In Portland Oregon on August 23 the national Irrigation congress debated arid land reclamation topics in sectional meetings. The resolutions committee, guiding the congress work, rejected the foreign immigration resolution introduced at the Monday general session, deciding it to be temporarily disposed of.
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Irrigation Congress
Portland
Ore
National Irrigation Congress
Resolutens
Congress
University May Lose Interest In Woodley Park Trust
Washington, Aws. Proceedings in equity seek sale of Woodley Park property and distribution of about 975 10b to creditors. Catholic University challenges a preferred claim from Wagerman alleging a trust created prior to his bankruptcy in July 1904 and intends to vigorously resist any attempt to vacate the trust.
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Washington
Aws
Auorners Ft Hi
Reaior Wules
Tristee
Myles
T. Wasgaman
Untvas
Wageamin
John Rhjeoul
Woodley Park
New
New Which Wageaman
Laree
Asule
Wagerman
Cathole University
Trnsn
Catholc University
Norway Opens Talks to Dissolve Union with Sweden
Norway moves toward negotiations with Sweden to dissolve the union. Despite opposition from radicals and socialists, the government and Storthing aim for an amicable settlement with broad principles agreed by both chambers. Stockholm notes the cabinet expects talks on principal conditions before dissolution approval and hints at a prince candidacy.
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Christiania
Sweden
Howver
Storthing
Riksdag
House of Pernadette
Stockholm
Associated Press
Fever Strains City as Rich Youth Jailed in Water Supply Case
New Orleans reports three months more of fever with rising cases and deaths. Rich businessman’s son, Hart Newman, jailed after refusing screening at his banks and stores. Tom Taggart offers to aid by supplying clean water and hospital support while authorities reinforce screening and vigilance. The epidemic remains milder locally with no halt to control measures.
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Tom Taggart
New Orleans
Severs
Arthae Ann
Whalesite Drygoods Houses
Scheem
Hart Newman
Isto
Newman
Tae
Ue Con Pa
Ets
Wen
Aly Curendate
Parkterson
Riverside
St. Starr Parish
Thomas Tiger
Indianapolis
Jackson
Mississippi City
Audubon Boy Runs Mile in 2 01 at Readville
Readville Mass August 22 The annual grand circuit meeting opened under favorable weather with a fast track. The Blue Hill purse for trotters in the 2 30 class drew strong interest as Tel Tee led to straight heats. Audubon Boy was driven by William Andrews to a mile in 2 01 percent, while Admiral Dewey cut his exhibition record from 2 09 percent to 2 06 percent.
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Readville
Mass
Ae Ual
Blue Hill
Tel -Tee
Calva
Audubon Boy
William Andrews
Admiral Dewey
Russians Murder Lapse Reported From Hakodate
Victoria B C August 23 News comes by steamer of the Japanese sealing schooner Tora Maru return to Hakodate with four dead and four wounded. It also reports the murder of eleven other shipwrecked sealers from the schooner Matsu Miomara by Russians off the Kamchatka coast.
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Victoria
B. C
Hakodate
Kemehatke
Trolleys Collide on Brooklyn Bridge in New York
A trolley collision on the Brooklyn Bridge left one man dead and five injured. The incident occurred on August 23 as trolleys collided, causing serious injuries and prompting a large emergency response.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Brookism B Bridge
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HIG
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McGrew
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Ican
Brazil
Thompson
Loomis
Andrew D. White
University
Waggaman Trust
Norway
Scandinavia
Texas
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