Crisis in Peace Talks Deepens Over Sakhalin Cession
Portsmouth Aug. 16 The peace conference nears a deadlock as Russia resists ceding Sakhalin while Japan seeks a broader settlement. Article 4 affirms China's integrity and open door trade, and Article 6 covers Liao Tung leases Port Arthur and Dalny. Russia aims to defer Sakhalin while Japan seeks compensation and broader concessions.
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Portsmouth
N. HH
China
Liao Tung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Dalny
Blonde
Elliott Islands
Sakhalin
Ina
Japan
Russia
Hier
Korea
Manchuria
Siberian
Manthuria
Vladivostok
Bering Sea
Far East
M. Yore
Miesiab Govercinedt
Hunger Riots in Andalusia Endanger Stable Spain
The Daily Mail reports in London that the Spanish government has failed to provide relief amid severe famine in Andalusia. Hunger riots, theft, and calls for civil guard reinforcements are rising as no rain falls since March threatening crops and food for workers and children subsisting on wild cactus fruit.
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London
Daily Mail
Andalusia
Spain
Boycott Against American Goods From China
Reports to the state department indicate Shanghai is the only city where the boycott shows serious impact. Carton has some headway but other areas show little progress. Dispatches were sent to Minister Rockhill and Chinese consuls to monitor developments, with one unf public dispatch sent to the president at Oyster Bay.
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Washington
State Department
China
Shanghai
Carton
Rockhill
Oyster Bay
Poisoning Suspect in Kansas Farm Case
Mrs Harvey MeecPherson Null was charged with first degree murder for allegedly poisoning her husband, a wealthy farmer. H C Kelley, a farm hand, was charged with aiding and abetting. Null was released on bond while Kelley remained jailed after warrants followed a coroner jury report. The husband died August 6 after a supper she prepared, with 24 grains of arsenic found in his stomach.
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Prat
Kan
Harvey MeecPherson Null
H. C. Kelley
Depositions in Grain Suit Begin in Omaha Court
Court Reporter Thomas Wilson opened depositions in the case to dissolve the grain trust in Estelle's court. Attorney General Brown leads examination for the estate. Jeffries and Howell for Thomas D. Worrall attend, with Myron J. Learned for the Nebraska Grain Dealers' Association.
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Omaha
Thomas Wilson
Estelle
Brown
Messrs. Jeffries & Howell
Thomas D. Worrall
Myron J. Learned
Nebraska Grain Dealers’ Association
Reciprocity Conference Seeks Maximum and Minimum Tariffs
Chicago hosts a two day national reciprocity conference with 600 delegates from across the country to press reciprocal trade, tariff reform, and interstate commerce changes. The meeting features foreign consuls and a push for a new war cry: maximum and minimum tariffs to enable reciprocal relations. leaders urge Congress action amid concerns over foreign retaliation.
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Chicago
Ilinois
West
United States
Congress
Alvin H. Sanders
Sanders
B. Packard
Iowa
William C. Maybury
Michigan
I. ‘II. Prior
Texas
Andrew G. Webster
Massachusetts
W. R. Corwine
New York
Frederick Larrabee
J. H. Mickey
Nebraska
Jealous Husband Suspected in St. Joseph Death
An unclear report from St Joseph dated August 17 describes Robert Plemiveg and a Swift's pack goods clerk involved in a fatal incident linked to Mrs Fleming. It mentions W Schultz civil engineer at Nineteenth street and Presbrick avenue and notes jail time considerations.
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St. Joseph
Mon
Robert
Plemiveg
Swift
W. Schultz
Nineteenth Street
Presbrick
Fleming
Schultz
Hopeful Signs in New Orleans Yellow Fever Fight
New Orleans report shows 66 new cases and 4 deaths, total 1146 cases and 176 deaths. Deaths falling and foci disappearing mark progress. Dr White calls outlook bright while federal efforts curb rapid spread. State oyster board gets pledge of cooperation to clear obstacles for Sept 1 oyster season.
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New Orleans
Orucral
White
State Oyster Commission
Souchon
State Board of Health
Tragic Trolley Crash Near Cincinnati Leaves Three Dead
A Baltimore and Ohio fast express plowed into a trolley at Winton Place, killing three people including an unidentified man and injuring ten. Engineer S P Spaulding is likely among the dead. Gate tender John Driscoll let a freight train pass, then misjudged the passenger run after signaling the crossing. The collision wrecked the engine and mail car, hurled debris, and destroyed several outbuildings.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Winton Place
S. P. Spaulding
Robert J. Smith
William Tueting, Jr
John Driscoll
Eagles Send Greetings to President Theodore Roosevelt
Denver August 17 Delegates of the Fraternal Order of Eagles adopted a resolution offering hearty greetings to Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States and a member of Cheyenne Acre No 128 Telegrams from San Francisco Seattle Mayor Dunne of Chicago and Acting Governor Davidson of Wisconsin noted the selection of Milwaukee for Wisconsin Railroad Commissioners Meet. Deadwood South Dakota August 17 The National Association of Railroad Commissioners met in annual session with representatives from 31 states present The meeting opened at city hall with welcome addresses by Mayor Wreber and Governor Elrod
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Eagles
Denver
Grand Aerie
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
Acre
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
Dunne
Chicago
Fom
Davidson
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Deadwood
S. A
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Judge Mills
St. Paul
Wreber
Elrod
Paris Paper Reports Japan Russia May Break Off Talks
Paris Aug 17 The Matin quotes M Witte signaling no happy outcome to the conference and a likely rupture amid Japanese insistence on two key clauses. A Japanese deputy says eight clauses may pass while four are rejected and Russia may not accept reimbursement and Sakhalin cession. Pessimism grows in St Petersburg as peace prospects fade ahead of the tsar’s manifesto.
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Matin
Japan
Russia
Paris
M. Witte
Portsmouth
Sakhalin
M. Matsumoto
Far East
Mr. Matsumoto
St. Petersburg
Statistics of railroads in the United States for 1904
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 297,073 miles of railroads, 715,419,182 passengers, 1,309,899,165 tons of freight, and 1,126,121 railway payrolls. Casualties totaled 94,201 with 16,046 deaths. Gross earnings reached 1,975,174,091 while operating expenses rose to 1,338,896,253.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Chinese boycott spreads to English goods in Shanghai
Chinese foreign board orders Chou Pu viceroy of Nanking to suppress the boycott now extending to English goods imported by an American firm. Merchants appeal to the general chamber of commerce for aid to curb the movement, fearing financial trouble as trade shifts to Tien Tsun where Yuan Shi Kai bans the boycott.
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Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Board
Chou Pu
Nanking
General Chamber of Commerce
Tien Tsin
Yuan Shi Kai
Pechili
Ethan Allen Tower Dedicated in Burlington Vermont
A massive Vermont granite tower honoring revolutionary patriot Ethan Allen was dedicated in Burlington on a farm he lived on. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke as thousands from across the state cheered the address.
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Ethan Allen
Burlington
Vermont
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Peace prospects brighten as Russian talks press on Sakhalin
Portsmouth Aug 17 reports say plenipotentiaries seek a treaty with calm effort and compromise. Witte touts concessions on seven of eight articles, while indemnity and Sakhalin remain sticking points. article 7 transfers Harbin Port Arthur branch to China. article 8 keeps northern Manchuria rail link with Vladivostok.
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Portsmouth
N.hs
M. Witte
Russia
Saihalin
Far East
Japan
Vladivostok
Sakhalin
Washington
China
Harbin
Port Arthur
Dalny
New Chwang
Shar Hai Kwan
Manchuria
Trans-Siberian
Usurri
Harborovsk
Associated Press
Amal
Danny
Pacific
Forty Die in Bielostok Disturbances Report
Official dispatch from St Petersburg dated August 17 confirms forty killed in Bielostok Russian Poland. Jewish protesters fired on troops who answered with volleys in the episode reported from the city.
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Biglostok
St Petersburg
Bielostok
Russian Poland
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Pista
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James Wilson
Wilson
Moody
Canea
Crete
Aisiopoulos
E. W. Cunningham
Emporia
Boulder
Cole
Kansas Supreme Court
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