Peace Conference Preparations Advance at Portsmouth
Portsmouth NH July 22 Preparations for the peace conference proceed rapidly with August arrival planned for plenipotentiaries from Oyster Bay. Washington and New Hampshire cooperate, funding and arranging quarters at Wentworth and New Castle while the Navy General Store is prepared for sessions and telegraph links are set up for rapid government contact.
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Czar And Kaiser Meet. German Aid Expected At Conference
St Petersburg July 23 A sudden trip by the Polar Star carries Emperor William toward a Finnish port meeting Czar Nicholas on a diplomatic mission amid wary observers. An informal talk with no official witnesses may precede broader discussions likely to touch the Russo Japanese plenipotentiaries and Western frontier concerns.
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Washington
Portsmouth
FEARS SHOWN IN FRANCE OVER GERMAN RIVALS IN FRANCE
Paris newspapers debate German influence on Russia as Emperor William plans to meet Kaiser Nicholas in the Gulf of Finland. Some fear a Sino Russian Far East interference and hindrance to a peace programme, others think William may split Russia from France.
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Mystery Mail: Emperor Nicholas Seeks Talks With Wilhelm
London newspapers express inquietude over Emperor Nicholas sudden verve to visit Emperor Wilhelm. Speculation centers on motives and potential impacts on European diplomacy amid Moroccan and Scandinavian questions. The Brussels tale links King Leopold’s Antwerp fortifications to a broader war scare. no official confirmation of the imperial meeting has come from London.
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Japanese Seize Bases In Bold Moji Reconnaissance
Telegraph dispatch from Tokyo reports a daring Japanese squadron reconnaissance at Possiet Bay on July 14. Three days later ships occupied Russinpan and Ungens Bay with favorable harbor and poor anchorage, some vessels entering Possiet Bay for strategic value as of July 24.
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London
Japanese torpedo boats land near Vladivostok in fog
A Nove Vremya correspondent from the Russian army region reports Japanese torpedo boats approached bays near Vladivostok in thick mist and rain. They sent a landing party ashore in the Gulf of Gashkivetih near Possiet Bay.
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Yacht Markeete Crew Believed Lost After Sinking
Four crewmen are believed drowned when the yacht Markeete sank near Brandywine Lighthouse in Delaware Bay after grounding in a northeast storm. Dr Hobart Hare and Lucius Landreth, both of Philadelphia, were rescued. searches found the overturned launch near the Brandywine Lighthouse, with the fate of the other four crewmen still uncertain.
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Dr. Hare
Landreth
Juno
Delaware
Fred Vogel
Hilda
Markeete
Baltimore
Dynamite Left Unclaimed on Yonkers Pier
Forty cases of dynamite weighing fifty pounds each lie at Gas House Pier Ashburton Ave Yonkers awaiting ownership. Patrolman Madden heard of a boat near the pier Captain J M Martin of the steamer Serenac owned the load. Martin claimed it was for points up river. Captain Woodruff placed a guard around the boxes as inspectors sought a receiptless shipment with no identifiable consignee.
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Son of James J. Hill Hurt in Nebraska Horse Incident
Walter J Hill son of James J Hill was kicked by a horse near Oakland Nebraska and severely injured He was en route to St Paul for treatment after an Oakland trip tied to securing a right of way for the Great Northern line The Centurys Limited is noted as the fastest long distance train between New York and Chicago.
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Daniel Lamont Dies at Millbrook After Heart Failure
Colonel Daniel Scott Lamont former Secretary of War under Cleveland died suddenly at his home in Millbrook Dutchess County at 9:15 PM. Heart failure caused the end after a late afternoon drive and a dinner. He was survived by Mrs Lamont and two daughters Frances and Bessie. Lamont, born 1851 in Cortland County, had a long political career and close ties with William Tilden.
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New York
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Cortland County
Union College
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Tilden
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State Department
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Mr. Tilden
David F. Hill
Charis S. Fairchild
William A. Hench
Horatio Seymour, Jr
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Mr. Lamont
Mr.Tilden
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Washington
Many Saved From Surf In Atlantic City Rescue Day
Atlantic City lifeguards faced a busy day as high seas drew crowds of bathers. More than seventy thousand entered the water with New York avenue seeing sixteen rescues, including George F. Corwin of New York who nearly drowned before rescuers pulled him to safety. A young unnamed woman from Altoona was revived after a near drowning.
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Plan Big Coal Strike Across Anthracite and Bituminous
Pittsburg July 2 The United Mine Workers national VP T L Lewis met with Pittsburg district officials and announced arrangements for a joint strike by anthracite and bituminous miners. The move aims to forestall an east coast lockout and could trigger the biggest conflict between organized labor and capital in the coal fields.
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Senator Wetmore III leaves Newport for operation at Hotel Savoy
United States Senator George Peabody Wetmore arrived in Newport five days ago for a minor operation, staying at the Hotel Savoy where five rearers were en route. Mrs Wetmore accompanies him, with son stating plans to go to New York for the procedure. Authorities offer few details on the health matter as the senator remains in uncertain condition.
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George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
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Want Mr Choate's Aid Probe Insurance Investigation Looms
A legislative committee plans to meet in New York this week to organize an inquiry into insurance conditions. Speaker Nixon will appoint Assembly members and Senator Armstrong may call a meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel. Jean L Burnett James K Apgar and Louis Bedell are favored for the commission. Joseph H Choate may be offered the counsel post though funds for his compensation are a concern.
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Assembly
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Murray Hill
Eaid
Jean L. Burnett
Ontario
James K. Apgar
Westchester
Louis Bedell
Orange
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
Choate
Morton returns from Sagamore Hill to tackle Equitable pension questions
Oyster Bay July reports Paul Morton, ex‑secretary and Equitable Life chairman, met with President Roosevelt for discussion of pension policy and potential charges against directors. He denied canceling Henry B. Hyde’s 25000 pension, signaling broader review of pension payouts with vouchers paused. Prosecution work by Mayer and Jerome continues, with a Wednesday directors meeting to set reorganization and possible new five‑share stock blocks for some nominees.
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Oyster Bay
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
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Sagamore Hill
New York
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Morton
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Hyde
Mayer
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Lakeville
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Portia Absent Honored as Sophie Mayer Heads East Side Fete
East Side residents prepare a celebration in honor of Sophie Mayer who will take the oath to practice law soon. Mayer, 43, mother of six, has lectured on women’s rights, earned a NYU Law School degree with top marks, and speaks seven languages. She came from Warsaw 25 years ago and will plead for rights in open court after returning from vacation.
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New York University Law School
France's Part in Peace Seeks Post Conference Steps
Paris July 23 A sequel to the conference between Premier Rouvier and M Witte at the Foreign Office on Saturday discusses France's role in peace efforts. Reports reference a Russian proposal and ongoing diplomacy with a focus on securing settlement within a set timeframe.
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