Roosevelt Seeks Fresh Efforts to Avert War
Portsmouth dispatch reports President Roosevelt stepping into diplomacy to avert a broader war. He appeals to Japan and Russia to show concession and keeps conference on track. Witte and Rosen travel toward New England while an invitation to send a Russian representative is extended via Mr White.
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Viste Fron
Purtamanth
Witte
Hussiam
Tokio
St Pete
Gey
Geiscom
Mr. M
France
England
Englamd
Sakhalin Mar
Japan
Sagamore Hill
New England
Rosen
Porismo Rosen
Ostens
Neliz
Witefar
Magnolia
Samorloi
Garsoes Taking Full Cargoes Amid Grain Routes
Vague OCR reads as garbled report on ships taking full cargoes and grain routes. Mentions vessels, site, and shifts toward full cargo handling with partial clarity on timing and locations.
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Garsoes
Treasury exhibit chief Milton Brown dies in Portland
Milton Brown, chief special agent of the United States treasury exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, died in Portland Ore of typhoid fever. Brown had served in the same role at Buffalo Charleston and St Louis expositions. Burial plans are not yet decided between Seattle and Buffalo.
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Milton Brown
Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Milton
Brown
Buffalo
X.Y
United States Treasury
Charleston
St. Louis
Seattle
Wash
Alleged Armenian Plots. Foreign Consulates Targeted
An Associated Press report claims Armenian groups planned bomb outrages for August 31, the anniversary of the mission, aiming to compel powers to intervene against the Turks and gain leverage for a new policy.
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Asewiated Press
Consighien
Ion
Mona
Gierrel
Arras
Murder charged in Detroit shooting incident
A Detroit incident details a violent confrontation where a man attempted to board a rear carriage, a girl was killed by a bullet to the temple, and other youths were involved. The report notes a gun, a suspect, and chaotic firefight elements with few clear names.
Strikes Alter Northern Pacific Work Action
Perham of the order ofRailwar retrainers announced to the Associated Press that he had sent messages to telegraph operators on the Northern Pacific. Four hours after the strike declared, 12 men voted to return and resume work.
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Gey
Associated Press
St. Paul
Perham
Railwar Renrainers
Dokwa
Perhams
Typhoid in New York Spurs Health Effort
In New York City officials intensify health measures as typhoid concerns rise in August. Public health authorities urge vigilance, tracing cases and preventing spread through sanitation, monitoring, and community alerts amid citywide effort.
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New York
French Liner Disabled Reveals Shaft Issue
An Associated Press report notes the French liner entering port disclosed an intermediate shaft problem. The ship’s condition prompts further inspection and potential repairs as officials assess the mechanical fault.
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Nsine
Motion to appoint piano instructor at Fond du Lac mill
Jeanette Montgomery of Madison, a leading society figure, has been named instructor in piano and vocal gymnastics at a Fond du Lac institute under Dr H C Wilson. Eleven meat dealers and several others accused of violating pure food laws were brought to court and fined.
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Sree
Neril
Wis
S. Madison
Ed Riler
Onsin EE Sugtes
Juris- Aayer
Jeanette Montgomery
Madison
Fond du Lac
H.C. Wilson
Escaped lunatic killed in railroad yards at Madison
Special to The Northwestern reports John Doubek of Chippewa county escaped Mendoin hospital and was killed in Madison railroad yards while attempting to board a freight train.
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Madison
Wis
John Doubek
Chippewa County
Mendoin Hospital
Railways in Contempt Over Illegal Rebates Case
Interstate Commerce charged several major railways including Chicago and Alton Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Santa Fe with issuing rebates in violation of restraining orders. Suit alleges coordinated fake joint tariffs to shift freight from Chicago to Missouri and unlawful per cent take rates benefiting associated Harvester and Salt companies. Court seeks contempt findings and penalties.
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Associated Press
Tote Lips
States
Chicago & Alton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Missouri Pacific
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacifc
Atchison, Toreka & Santa Fe
Chicago
Agric
Yarmin
Deering Herer Company
Plano Harvester
South
Chicago Furnace
The
Winds Northern
Alion Agr
Ulingis Northern Rilwar Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri
Alten
International Harvester Company
Burlington Railway
Compu Fock Teland
Senta Fe Railways
Kansas
Salt Company
Arkansas River Railway
MLDL
Racing tragedy clouds expectant crowd at circular track
Surgeons battle to save Jae Johnson after a ten mile race crash at the embankment where the auto veered into a fence. Witnesses recall dust and a collision. officials report internal injuries remain the main danger as he lies unconscious.
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Barney
Jays
Surceoens
Michigan Trade Proposals Swap Lakes For Atlantic Seaboard
The Michigan State fish commission, led by Detroit aquarial chief Director Convey, arrived in New York with lake fish stocks to trade for salt water speen. The exchange, tied to the New York fleet transfer, centers on moving fresh catches to Atlantic waters and consolidating harvests.
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Ascoriated Press
New York
Michigan State Fish Tomrmissioner
Detroit Aquarum
Detroit
Explosions Near Saratoga Clubhouses Alarm Visitors
Two loud blasts in Saratoga during a busy evening startled visitors near the United States club on Woodlawn Avenue and near Circular Street. Minimal damage reported, with walls smeared by debris and windows broken. A second blast occurred in a park clump, slighting the Canseid and other clubhouse areas. Crude notices later claimed dynamite, fueling a scare of an explosives fanatic.
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Saratoga
United States Club
Joseph Glirian
Woodlawn Avenas
Circular Street
Richard Canseid
Gussts Breadway Hotels
United States
Lansington -Plates
Can- Sele
Denver bank in trouble and receivership named
Judge John M. closed the Denver Bank of North America or Ascorizted Press report states depositors have only withdrawn limited sums since August 5 as the bank faced conservatorship. A receiver was appointed. officers deny that loans to Imboden associates were made on securities of doubtful value. The Bank of North America York holds 44 shares tied to a large loan, with Stock in question listed under C B Wiley but controlled by Imboden interests.
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Denver
Mee
John
Ihe
Ins
Petitioen
Leonard EB. Imbedgen
Imboden
Wiley
Fragmented era notes reveal local notices and events
Fragmentary OCR shows a mixed page with items on entertainment next week, library resignation, foreigners flocking to shores, Ladies Auxiliary club work, book listings, theater, church announcements, and market notices.
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Elase
Oshkesh
Granite and Marble Dez Association
Atone
Emily Turner
Esvees-E-E - Social
Oshkesh Yecht Club
Weeneeerpeeereeres
Newport
Faith 5 Not Rewarded and a Country Undertaker Tragedy
A Wisconsin case reports a Christian Science belief leading to a fatal injury after a husband removes his dead wife from Riverside Cemetery. Frank Schmiege faced accusations as authorities condemned the act. A runaway accident also involved Mrs. Frank Schmiege, who rejected amputation and died after gangrene followed a fractured leg.
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Ik Ty
Appletum
Appleton
Wis
Frank Schmiege
Maine
Riverside
Schmiege
Frank Smiege
Christian Science
New Chilean Minister to Visit Colon and Santiago
Special to The Northwestern reports Colonel John Hicks, the new Chilean minister to Calle, finishing state duties in Washington. He sails for Colon on the Seguranca next Thursday, crosses the Isthmus by railroad, then travels by sea to Santiago where his official home will be.
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Washington, D. C
John Hicks
Calle
Offelais
Colon
Hicks
Panama
Santiago
Chite
H. Ge Stevens
Hold-up at local payroll office shocked Chicago area
Two armed men robbed the assistant treasurer of a press and sign company in Chicago today, taking about $1095 from a payroll. The assailants, well dressed, struck him with a revot and forced him to the ground before escaping with the money.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board
Wrayiaia
Bam Iy
Hymns for a Multitude Shipments Reach Chicago
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati records the last shipment of a religious publication. A freight car carries 22,184 copies of the new Methodist hymnal, a film version in the process of distribution to northern and southern churches. The publication includes hymns and verses.
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Inp Associates Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Methodist
Chicago
Acting Mayor Fornes Sued for Absolute Divorce
Charles V. Fornes president of the board of aldermen and acting mayor of New York City is defendant in a suit for absolute divorce filed December 3, 1903 at Burlington Vermont. Abs Fornes resides in Poultney Rutland County. Service was made on his return from abroad. He says the suit is political enemies’ work and will fight for vindication. trial set for September at Rutland. The complaint accuses abandonment among other charges.
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Fornes
New York City
Charles V. Fornes
Board of Aldermen
Abs. Fornes
Burland
Poultney
Rutland County
Meror Fornes
Europe
Fores
Rutland
Minister to Grant Final Sermon Before European Trip
Rev. EL HE Smith will preach his last sermon at First Congregational church on Sunday before departing with Mrs. Smith for Europe. They sail from New York on the White Star Steamship Bailie, bound for Liverpool. Rev. H H Jacobs and Prof James A Blais dell will fill the pulpit during Smith’s absence starting September, with plans to visit London Paris and possibly Scotland. Smith aims to return by the second Sunday of October.
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First Congregational Church
EL HE. Smith
Europe
Air
Diamonds Recovered After Pawnbroker Disclosure
Detroit August 14 police report recovery of diamonds missing in recent hours. Disclosures from pawnbroker Joseph and a Kansas City suspect aided the case. Authorities say the investigation continues with further leads from the past twenty four hours.
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Detroi
Mich
Joseph
Kansas
Russians Withdraw Rumor From Far North Front
A terse report notes Russian forces allegedly retreating from the northern sector with Japanese control of population routes and broken bridges over the Tumen river. No battle at Tumen is anticipated amid poor weather and uncertain conditions.
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Cores
Tumen
Tumes
Fever control viewed as safer but not yet stopped
Associate Press reports Dr Beverly Warner says authorities see no longer danger of a serious fever outbreak though it cannot be declared fully controlled. The piece also notes visits by Rochester New York resident Miss Brama Goss and others, plus social events and travels of local residents.
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Associated Press
Aus
China
New Orleans
Beverly Warner
Ingress
Brama Goss
Rochester
New York
Christian Boss
Linde Avenus
Father in the Posses Captured near Logan West Virginia
A West Virginia report says William Was captured near Logan by a posse while his father, Ert Murphy, faces two charges. The Gey brothers, Shia writons, claim the situation is troubling.
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W.va
Wilam
Logan
Murphy
Gey Bros Shia Vritones
Beasts of the Air Escape Through Roof and Wires
Dan Beard recounts a sighting of a “Fyrrel” creature in the night, describing its beauty, ability to climb, and escape methods. He notes bad weather keeps it indoors and details how he captured one using a gloved hand.
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Dan Beard
Ini Recreation
Garfield Attendants Remember President Shot Sole Surviving Doctor
Dr. Robert Reybern remains the sole survivor among physicians who treated President Garfield after the 1881 shooting, as noted this month, marking twenty four years since the event.
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Garfield
Robert Reybern
The Reids Take Jaunt In A Motor Car
American ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid travel with four English friends in a motor car journey. The group plans a continental tour and sightseeing along the route.
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Br Associated Press
London
Whitelaw Reid
Newton defeats Changman to win golf title
In Chicago on August 19, Frank C. Newton of Seattle defeats C F Changman Jr of Homewood after a strenuous contest by one up to carry the championship cup home. A contrived theory about doing the impossible is noted.
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Frank C. Newton
Seattle
Chicago
Associated Press
Jim
C. F. Chngman, Jr
Homewood
Neenah Men Plan County Fair Association
Neenah business leaders discuss forming a Neenah County Fair Association to replace the former Oshkosh area fair. If formed, a Tuesday start in September with races Wednesday to Friday is planned, using urban grounds if secured to attract Oshkosh and nearby towns. Ground work includes securing grounds, laying out a race track, and erecting buildings. Local promoters will canvass business support.
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Neenah
Wis
Neenah County Fair Association
Gshkosh
Frith
Othey
Turas
Oshkosh
Frank Hearts
Hearts
Athos Ship from Southern Waters Probed at Port
Reports from port detail unease over the vessel Athos as engineers and crew trace its voyage from Port Antonio to New York. The ship, long in transit, carries owner’s son Jeniss A. Den Jr., a Brooklyn youth, among its passengers and crew.
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Athos
The
A Sten
Gines
Jacksonv
Port Antone
Amelie
New York
Jeniss A. den Jr
Brooklyn
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