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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
7
Portsmouth New Hampshire reports a final peace accord between Japan and Russia after talks led by M Witte and Baron Komura. Indemnity is waived, Sakhalin division agreed, and a mixed tribunal to set terms may fix a price. Roosevelt praised for mediation as celebrations erupt nationwide.
President Roosevelt learned in Sagamore Hill library that Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth reached an agreement and would promptly move to conclude a peace treaty. He had not given up hope of Washington conference success but faced immense negotiator challenges as he pressed for a basis of agreement. An Emperor Nicholas II ultimatum from Peterhof arrived after long appeals to both St Petersburg and Tokyo.
News of the Japan-Russia peace agreement sparks a cautious stock advance in New York while Vienna and Berlin praise Roosevelt. Dispatches from Portsmouth report an electric surprise and a moral victory split between Japan and Russia.
Waterlight wins the Dolphin Stakes at Sheepshead Bay as rain makes the track heavy. Three year olds race featured strong fields with Waterlight defeating Coy Maid and Rose of Dawn while Vleur de Marie was disqualified for fouling. Several scratches affected the program and betting races.
Warren city council met with no vacation during August keeping members active. A key item, the telephone line dispute, was adjourned for two weeks as the company’s attorney was away. A pole removal issue and an accident involving ice and a worker from a pile were noted along with various local notes.
Frank Markey stage carpenter for the Seminary Girls Company fell headfirst into shallow ocean water at the Asbury Park Casino promenade. Lifeguards removed him unconscious with a broken back and he was hospitalized at Long Branch.
Aunt Betsy Coward of Allentown, famed as a remarkable local figure and early Upper Freehold settler of Quaker heritage, prepares to mark her 104th birthday. She remains active, recalls historical events, and reads daily papers despite her advanced age.
A controversial portrait notes a versatile college athlete praised for many sports skills yet lacking standout records. The piece comments on public debate, media atmosphere, and the subject's perceived honesty amid Hill era chatter.
In New Brunswick New Jersey a trolley collision injured a dozen people as a trolley car and work car collided near Brunswick and Trent. Injured include Schmidt of Philadelphia son of Camden and Schnabke of Boston. All injured are expected to recover.
A fragment notes General Wood resting in Manila around October 1 after a slight operation on his head. The readable text indicates his condition was stable and he is recovering.
A fragmented note indicates York Sr is to become president and return to Washington in two to three days. It mentions favorites versus long shots, a Buffalo reference dated August 36, and weather notes showing showers and southwest to northwest winds.
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