Peace envoys greeted in Portsmouth as talks open
The Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries arrived and were formally welcomed by Governor McLane and New Hampshire officials in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Meetings began in the naval stores buildings with talks on armistice terms and peace foundations likely to require five weeks of negotiations.
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Portsmouth
N. H
United States
New Hampshire
Far East
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Japan
Komura
Takahira
Witte
Salutus
Phe Court House
McLane
Russia
M Witte
Wios Dor Rosen
Navy Yard
Court House
Peirce
M. Witte
Baron Komura
Burnham
Galinger
Sulloway
Currier
Hotel Wentworth
Ain
Garon Komura
Baron Rosen
Mead
Portsmouth Society
William Dean Howells
Laon Komura
No Place for Weaklings on the Isthmian Canal Project
New York dispatch reports a commission led by Chairman Shonts and Chief Engineer Stevens sending experts to the canal zone to study living conditions. They acknowledge labor challenges but deem conditions not as dire as claimed and order cessation of new work except to provide adequate housing for current and future employees.
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New York
Alan
Avlianea Frou
Collen
Welf A
W. EE. C. Novro
Edn A. Moffett
Shunts
The
Coal Commission
Stevens
Thess
Canal Zone
Shonts
Killed the Wrong Man in Loyalhanna Case
Latrobe Pennsylvania August 9 crews search for Natali Calott and Felix Carosa who are accused of killing Michael Martin at Loyalhanna. The Black Hand is named in the alleged murder with claims a mistaken identity led to Martin becoming a victim instead of Axdy Kutcher, an assistant yard boat at Loyalhanna works.
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Latrobe
Natali Calott
Felix Carosa
Michael Martin
Loyalhanna
Black Hand
Martin
Axsdy Kutcher
Loyalhanna Works
Jury Deliberations Continue in Rome Murder Trial
Rome Ga Aug 9 The jury in the W T Sanford murder case against Charles Wright remains out after five days without a verdict.
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Rome
W. T. Sanford
Charles Wright
Building Collapse at Myers Store Kills Dozens in Albany
A section of the John G. Myers company department store on North Pearl street collapsed trapping over 100 people. Rescue teams freed about 30 by nightfall, with many injured and at least a dozen dead. workers and shoppers, largely young women, were affected. The scene drew wide hospital, fire, and railway-wrecking crews, and losses are estimated near two hundred thousand dollars.
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Albany
John G. Myers Company
Pearl Street
Tys Rhea
New York Central
Delaware and Hudson
David Orr
John G. Myers
CWO
Injured men rescued from ruins after firm forms stock company
George Hilton and others were taken from the ruins with slight injuries. About a month ago the firm was incorporated as a stock company. Edward Hawketto and Robert Chalmers are named in the note.
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George PL Hilton Ho Ringe Stardue
Edward FL Hawketto
Robert MM
Chalmers
Chain
China Wants Railroad Oyster Bay Meeting With President
Sir Chentung the Chinese minister arrived in Oyster Bay to discuss the Hankow railroad with President Roosevelt. He sought details of J Pierpont Morgan's conference and presented China’s offer to purchase the line and its concessions amid efforts for a friendly settlement without any threat to seize the railroad.
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Oyster Bay
Sir Chentung
Sasenore Hill
Liane
Caina
Hanloan
Philippine Opera Speech Sparks Debate at Manila
The Manila audience heard remarks from Representative Raster and Payne on naval and insular affairs. Foss and Gooper weighed in on Congress and the Philippines with Taft discussion themes. Alice Roosevelt received a warm ovation as the event opened.
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Rene
Crand
Manila
Gouerdt Wright
Raster
Tive Payne
Sal
Fossedaind
House Committee of Naval Affairs
Rome
Gooper
Congress
Taft
Philippines
Opera House
Alice Roosevelt
Village Bombarded on Crete as Insurgents Resist Russians
On Crete the Russian gunboat Khrabry bombarded and captured Cadsi f on the north coast after insurgents resisted a landing to seize the customs house. Russian forces warned locals to evacuate water and children before opening fire. a bombardment tug was sent to back ashore. Disturbances have long driven Cretan revolt for independence. Prince George of Greece serves as high commissioner, installed by Britain Russia France and Italy in 1866.
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Canea
Crete
Khrabry
Cadsi F
Retima
Grete
Cretans
Prince George
Greece
Island
Great Britain
Russia
France
Ialy
Baby Death From Scalding Water Incident
Mrs Wesley Gross of Bloomfield township reports her two year old child found dead in a tub of scalding water while she washed. The tragedy occurred in Bedlefontaine Ohio on the date in August. authorities investigate the accidental death.
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Bedlefontaine
O. Aug S
Wesley Gross
Bloomfield Township
Lamont Estate Worth 3.5 Million Left to Widow and Daughters
New York August 9 The estate of the late Colonel Daniel S Lamont valued at 3.5 million dollars is left to Mrs Lamont and her three daughters. The will names the widow as primary beneficiary and also provides for other family interests.
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Dan Lamont
New York
Daniel 3. Lamont
Regulation of Quarantine in New Orleans States Health Certificates Must Be Honored
Official government report from New Orleans cites 4 total yellow fever deaths to date with 1 in the last 2 hours. Quarantine rules backed by Governor Blanchard require health certificates. militia involvement and detention powers are discussed amid rising cases and strained public health administration.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Joan
Blanchard
Cefusiazi
Leathy
Catip
Diespitao
Fee
Baettian Nee Fas Sd
Hayes
Pisa Pesiricgians
Pal
Bowie
Taggart Trial Delayed Amid Perjury Case Revelations
The Taggart trial for perjury delays due to illness and overwork among officials. Experts on both sides agreed not to call certain witnesses, while witnesses like Elmore and Culver were slated as key voices. Louis Rape, 25, related to the accused, fled recently, and Major Newberry of Pittsburgh is named among potential witnesses.
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Vassar
Stirbing
Tupe
Vageart
Elmore
Culver
Nuel
Louis
Major Newberry
Pittsburg
Lightning Burns Three in Bellefontaine Shake
In Bellefontaine Ohio on August 9 a lightning strike knocked three people senseless under a tree. Charles Levan and his son Charles plus nephew Mye were rescued by neighbors with one man paralyzed and others burned. Barney Oldfield Hurt in Wreck at Detroit race meet. both drivers suffered nonfatal injuries while Vargis escaped unharmed.
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Bellefontaine
Charles Levan
Charles
Mye
Barney Oldfield
Detroit
Dan Vargis
Grosse Pointe
Oldfield
Whoegis
Guffey Oil Tanks Burn in Humble Field Fire
Lightning struck two Guffey company tanks on the Humble field outside Houston. The two tanks contained over 100000 barrels of oil and were destroyed. Firefighters work to confine fumes to the two tanks as efforts continue.
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Guffey
Houston
Tex
Guffey Company
Humble Field
Czar Approves Plans For National Assembly
Report from Petersburg states the Russian emperor endorses a plan to summon a national assembly by decree next Saturday. The body would be advisory, with mandate to discuss measures and potential ministerial withdrawal by two thirds vote, involving 596 members. The article notes reactions and contextual history.
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Petersburg
Maxel Micheelovitch
Anete
Drova
Fipal
Nicholas
National Assembly
Prates
Larbers
Amd
Corrys New Track Opens Amid Racing Week
Ambitious weather delays opening but Corrsy's track finally hosts a series of trials. Officials announce entries and the week’s races, with three hundred plus entries expected across the program.
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Corrys
Ronan
Corrsy
Typhoid Fever Reported in Washington City
Typhoid fever cases have surged in Washington, with officials noting river water contamination as a suspected source. Since July 1 there have been multiple reports across the Distrist of Columbia and its environs, prompting public health warnings and calls for sanitation measures.
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Washington
Wiasimaton
Heen
Columbian
National and American Games Report Confused Scores
Fragmented OCR note lists various teams and cities including New Orleans Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn and Boston with scattered scores and names. Core meaning unclear but indicates summary of several game results and participant names in a national and American games context.
American League Standings Report Allies and Losses
Brief standings note covers recent results with team names and scores. Mentions Philadelphia 4 to 1 loss and other league outcomes. References Tuesday games and overall performance with limited legible details.
Chicago grain market reports August 4
Official notices show higher activity in wheat futures with September options up five and a quarter. Corn advances four cents while oats rise modestly, reflecting overall gains in the Chicago market.
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Chicago
Corb
Pittsburg Market Prices for August Market Values
The Pittsburg market report lists grain prices such as corn mixed 24 021, hay timothy at $13.75 per ton, clover and mixed feeds with various No 1 to No 3 grades, and dairy products including butter at 24% fat and cheese. Livestock values show prime to fancy cattle, feeding steers, stockers, calves, hogs, and sheep with ranges from $3 to $6.55 for several classes, reflecting broad price activity.
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Arta
Gats
Hay
New York
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