Peace at Portsmouth as Japan agrees to end indemnity
News from Portsmouth reports a complete accord on all disputed points between Russia and Japan toward a treaty of peace. Japan waives indemnity, cedes Sakhalin terms to Russia, and both sides prepare to finalize a peace treaty with an armistice to follow. President Roosevelt reacts with cautious pleasure.
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Japan
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Portsmouth
N. H
Olther
Russia
Danny
Port Arthur
Chinese Eastern Railway
Korea
Vladivostok
Korostovety
Komura
M. Witte
Sakhalin
Far East
Witte
Rooosevelt
Foreign Office
Woman's Body Found After Jump From Eads Bridge
In St. Louis on August 29 the body of a woman believed to be Mrs Laura Oxford was recovered at Herculaneum Missouri after a leap from the Eads bridge. Her husband traveled to identify the body.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
St. Louis
Laura Oxford
Eads Bridge
Herculaneum
Bank Statements Called For
Washington, Aug. 29 The comptroller of the currency has made a call for bank statements from national banks for the latest reporting period. The action aims to standardize reporting and ensure liquidity and compliance with federal banking laws.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Bank Condition Report For August 25
A brief note indicates national banks must submit their condition reports as of the close of business on August 25. The text implies a routine regulatory filing requirement without detailing bank names or figures.
Reavis and Beulah Smith Wed by Judge Parsons
J H Reavis and Miss Beulah Smith both of Wannamaker Pettis County were married this afternoon by Judge O E Parsons in a simple ceremony at the courthouse.
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Judge Parsons
J. H. Reavis
Beulah Smith
Wannamaker
Pettis County
O. E. Parsons
Lions Club grants hunters licenses in town tally
J. L. Brown and W. M. Griffith took out hunters licenses today, bringing the season total to 220. The pair added to local permits as authorities tally ongoing game season activity.
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J. L. Brown
W. M. Griffith
Bank of Topeka Faces Ongoing Trouble Throughout Day
A disruption at the Bank of Topeka began earlier and continued without pause across the day, touching customers and staff as investigators reviewed the scene. Authorities urged calm as services were affected.
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Topeka
Rumor Sparks Run on Topeka Bank despite Endorsement
A bank run began in Topeka on August 29 after a baseless rumor spread from Kansas City to Santa Fe workers. The Bank of Topeka, owned by Mulvane Brothers, reported capital of 810000 and surplus 160000 with substantial assets, and the Commercial Club issued a public vote of confidence.
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Bank of Topeka
Mulvane Brothers
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Labor Day Committee Sets Next Meeting for Parade Plans
The Labor Day committee met last evening and disposed of routine business for the upcoming celebration on September 4. They adjourned to meet again Friday night to finalize arrangements including the parade formation line of march and other matters.
American Roadmakers Meet in Port Huron Convention
The National Association of American Roadmakers opened a three day session in Port Huron Michigan with many prominent members present. The group promotes trunk lines and a national highway system and notes that the New York Central Chicago Road Association and the American Roadmakers are the only road groups pushing such trunk lines.
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Port Huron
Mich
National Association of American Roadmakers
New York Central and
Chicago Road Association
The
American Roadmakers
Hanlon Fitzgerald Match Sets Up Fight Tonight in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 29, Eddie Hanlon and Willie Fitzgerald meet at 135 pounds at the Tom McCarey club. Both are evenly matched, promising a spirited bout. Hanlon says he would challenge Britt or Nelson if he wins.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Eddie Hanlon
Willie Fitzgerald
Tom McCarey
Hanlon
Britt
Nelson
Fitzgerald
Weather forecast for tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and through Wednesday. Cooler air arrives Wednesday, especially in the northwest portion.
Schools Set September 18 Opening After Board Meeting
The city school board approved routine matters and set September 18 as the opening date for all city schools. Miss Joel Satterwhite will take a one year leave to study at the state university while Hallie Helmsley Mae Satterwaite and Martha Swartz were elected as teachers. R F E Snow resigned from the commercial department and H T Jett of Illinois was hired to fill the vacancy.
GE Company Likely To Take Over Sedalia Utilities
A team of GE engineers and accountants, sent from St. Louis and New York, inspected Sedalia waterworks and the United Water Gas and Electric plants with L. P. Andrews. They are auditing Sedalia books. reports hint at a GE takeover, though no deal is finalized.
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The
General Electric Company
United Water, Gas and Electric Companies
L. P. Andrews
I. E. Sewell
Waterbury, Conn
M. J. Warner
New York City
Messrs
C. E. Niles
J. Emmet Hertze
New York
Fever Rages as Yellow Fever Reports Rise
New Orleans reports twenty new yellow fever cases and five deaths at noon. Jefferson Parish adds twenty five cases today as the fever continues to spread.
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New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
The Count Today in the Sentinal Automobile Race
The Count did not change positions in the Sentinal's automobile race leaving standings as they were.
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Sentinel
Special Offer Promises Votes for Yearly Subscriptions
The Sentinel launches a contest offering 250 ballots for every current subscriber who signs a yearlong contract. Workers patrol for new subscribers, aiming to boost the paper’s tally as the automobile contest draws interest. Current standings show Mrs Lulu Human leading with 43 390 votes, followed by Miss Lida Burress and Rev J M Rudy as the race tightens.
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Sentinel Ofice
The
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Lulu Human
Lida Burress
J. M. Rudy
Arline Pripps
George McClure
Chosc Sts
Mrs Rockefeller Not Ill Denies Worry Over Husband Attacks
Cleveland report states Mrs John D Rockefeller is not seriously ill. Dr Biggar, Rockefeller family physician, says her health is much better than a year ago and she is not worried over attacks on her husband.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Cleveland, O
Biggar
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Plan for Sequoyah Statehood and Auburnish Dispensary Proposed
A Muskogee report from August 29 outlines sub committee recommendations for a Sequoyah statehood plan. Proposals include: state name Sequoyah, modified dispensary system for liquor, county dispensaries selling for medical use, liquor allowed in original packages to citizens, integrated school system with a state university and normal school at an annual cost of 200000 dollars, Texas style separation law, legislature of 21 senators and 62 representatives, and an economical judiciary system.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Muskogee
O. T
Separate Statehood Constitutional Committee
Sequoyah
South Carolina
State Normal
Chryst Couple Welcome Son in Rockville
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Chryst of Rockville announce the birth of a handsome young son born Sunday morning. The Chrysts are former residents of this city.
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M. E. Chryst
Rockville
Mrs. Chryst
Shooting Affray Near Warsaw
News from Warsaw reports a shooting affray on Saturday afternoon at Emil Heibner's farm near Popular Lincoln. Palmore was shot in the face and chest after a confrontation over alleged watermelon theft and Heibner believed Palmore was after his melons.
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Palmore
Mr. Heibner
Heibner
Padmore
Key to Mrs. Rogers Cell Key Opens Windsor Prison
sensational testimony at the Vermont state hearing on Windsor prison affairs alleges Mary Rogers used a key plan discussed by convicts to access her cell and letters claim she met Vernon Rogers in the corridor. E W Oakes and Horace Boyd testified about keys and door openings and a warden was dismissed.
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Horace Boyd
Mary M. Rogers
Bennington
Marcus Rogers
Boyd
Vernon Rogers
Rogers
E. W. Oakes
Fred Morse
F Rogers
Mary Rogers
Oakes
Durkee
To Sell or Not to Sell American China Development Company
A Chinese government proposal presses the American China Development Company, raising a serious bid dispute over strategic assets. The confrontation centers on government leverage and potential implications for cross border investment.
Chinese offer to buy American China concessions stirred board
Jersey City August meeting of the American China Development Co. board weighed a $7,000,000 offer from the Chinese government to abandon concessions for a Hankow to Canton railroad. Debates split among American and foreign stockholders with Roosevelt reportedly opposing the sale, fearing loss to American interests in China.
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American Chinese Development Company
Hankow
China
Canton
American-China Development Company
J. Pierpont Morvan
American-China Development Co
Morgan
Roosevelt
Soldiers Field Day at Fort Snelling Ends Busy Entry List
At Fort Snelling Minnesota an unusually large number of entries are received for the today field day events. Programs include the 160 yard run 220 yard hurdle 16 pound shot put wall scaling artillery detachment contest tug of war 225 yard relay and a baseball game.
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Fort Snelling
Mian
Smithton Names Prairie Home Educator as Principal
The Smithton board of education elected T. W. Renfrew of Prairie Home, Cooper County, as principal of the public schools for the term beginning in September.
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Board of Education
Smithton School
T. W. Renfrew
Prairie Home
Cooper County
Montana Spanish War Veterans Meet Opens in Bozeman
The Spanish American war veterans of Montana opened their annual reunion in Bozeman on August 29. Delegations from Butte and other cities join local members for an event promising an interesting meeting and generous hospitality for visiting veterans.
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Bozeman
Mont
Butte
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