News of the Week Condensed From Various Fronts
A roundup from Indiana migration to hop fields to Armenian massacres at Shusha. Battleship Vermont launched with 18 knot speed and 800 crew. Japan Russia discuss truce. Panama Canal waterway debate. cholera in Germany. Roosevelt in China. bubonic plague case at canal zone. Open-door Manchuria, Taft Filipino audience, and expo crowds over 34 000.
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Shusha
Anitai
Caucasus
Vermont
Japan 18 Fears Peace Terms Amid Hope for Rupture
Tokyo reports a quiet reaction to news of a possible peace end to the war. Jiji and Mainichi voice dissatisfaction, warning that concessions may be too large and diplomacy weak. Michinichi questions how peace could be honorable if Russia resists key demands. Minor papers condemn the terms as humiliating.
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Portsmouth
Russia
Ban Nahe
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Rupaia
Peace terms spark public pride and regret in Sakhalin loss
In St Petersburg dated Sept 1 the press comments express relief at the end of bloodshed in the Far East yet regret over losing territory. Citizens fear diminished national self respect and prefer further sacrifice if honor can be restored, while some disapprove of Tokyo's terms. The article notes respect for courts, Roosevelt, plenipotentiaries, and Emperor Nicholas.
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Roosevelt
Nicholas
Tokio
Japan
Harriman orders Pacific tunnel survey through Siskiyous
E H Harriman president of the Southern Pacifico railroad company directed the engineering department to survey a great tunnel through the Elekiyou mountains. The project aims to be ready in three years and would reduce the California Portland grade by seven to ten miles with electric-powered trains.
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Pacific Coast
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacifico Railroad Company
Elekiyou Mountains
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California
Portland
Settlement of Muscat dispute announced by Allied court
In New York on September 1 the Hague Tribunal announced that the Muscat dispute between Britain and France has been settled. The secretary of Caleb Juzelee Fuller of the United Cities Dog court, recently born at Tague, disclosed the decision.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Caleb Juzelee Fuller
United Cities
Fierce Fire Ravages Albina Dock and Nearby Plants
A large blaze in Portland yesterday noon destroyed the Albins dock and Pacific Coast Elevator plant, plus ten freight cars of the O R & N Co and damaged the Eastern & Western Lumber works. Total loss about 210000 with 186000 insured. High winds spread flames toward the Lewis and Clark fairgrounds and St Johns mills faced further destruction, the overall damage estimated at 140000 with 31000 insured. The George H Williams fireboat aided at dawn to prevent greater disaster.
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Portland
Albins
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Eastern & Western Lumber Company
Albina Dock
River Front
Eastern Lumber Co
James
Manufacturers
St. Johne
George H. Williams
Ames
Oregon Fir Lumber Company
St. Johna Lumber Company
Cone
Douglas
Peninsular Wood Company
Loes
Robes Four
Yellow fever devastates towns in Honduras outbreak
Spanish Honduras endures a severe yellow fever outbreak first since the 10-year lull. Three towns Belize to San Pedro Cortes Choloma suffer heavy deaths as non immune citizens fall ill. Trade stagnates and plantations rot as the epidemic moves inland along railway lines.
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Honduras
Belize
Britjab
Puerto Cortes
Cholomo
Utah Construction Company wins Pacific railroad contract
Balt Lake Sept 2 A private telegram from New York says the Utah Construction company of Ogden has been awarded a contract to build the Western Pacific railroad from Balt Lake to the Nevada line about 110 miles. The report notes the award to the same Ogden firm for another section.
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New York
Utah Cometruction Company
Ogden
Western Pacific Railroad
Nevada Line
Con
Roosevelt Likely Push for Hague Conference Renewal
Washington reports the chance of a new Hague conference meeting after a peace treaty between Russia and Japan. President Roosevelt's plan calls for a third circular note to mobilize the gathering once hostilities end. State Department and signatories favor deferring until Japan and Russia conclude fighting. Secretary Root's return to Washington may prompt final guidance.
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Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Hague
State Department
Root
Whistle Softly on Portsmouth Peace Efforts
In Oyster Bay on August 30 President Roosevelt urged caution as he noted peace may be in sight but not yet assured. He praised progress by the Russian and Japanese envoys and signaled no formal statement until outcomes are secured.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Portemosth
Sach
Secretary Bonaparte sanctions court martial over Bennington explosion
Secretary Bonaparte reviews the Bennington findings and scrutinizes naval officers. Commander Lucien Young is ordered before a court martial to clear himself of neglect of official duty. Ensign Wade faces court martial for neglect of duty. The admiralty disapproves the inquiry’s praise of the Bennington’s discipline. Survivors’ conduct after the blast is credited.
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Bonaparte
Bennington
Lucien Young
Wade
Ami
Young
Court of Inquiry
Bensingtes
Cars Teesed Like Chips near Scranton
A bizarre report from Carbondale describes a peculiar incident at 9 o'clock tonight tearing bandings from foundations and in some cases destroying property as a mysterious vehicle spewed debris like chips.
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Carbondale
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