Peace Treaty Nears as Czar Thanks Roosevelt
Historic dispatches from Portsmouth report the peace draft ready by Tuesday with five articles completed. Roosevelt expresses thanks as Witte and Komura work toward a signed accord amid ambivalence in Russia and Japan and debate over Sagamore Hill signing site and railroad indemnities.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
White Mountains
Witte
Viu
Portsmouth
Nicholas
N. H
Japan
Russia
M. Witte
Washington
Sagamore Hill
Continental
General Jolene Led Pleasing Praise From Commander
A general woman is described as jollier as her husband’s commander compliments her. The tone suggests a light military social vignette about morale and charm.
Grace Taggart Testimony In Fort Leavenworth Assault Case
In Wooster Ohio Aug 31 cross examination shows Grace Taggart testified General Miner complimented her at a famous dinner and she denied army women commonly smoke cigarettes. She promised to bring torn lingerie from the night Captain Taggart assaulted her at Fort Leavenworth and cast her into the street.
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Miner
Man Accuses Cousin in Local Incident
A man accused his cousin in a recent local incident, alleging wrongdoing and presenting concerns to authorities. The case involves familial ties and ongoing investigation by police.
Murder verdict implied by Cal Newton confession in Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky Cal Newton admits killing George and James Smith to cousin Will Newton and his parents. Bloodhound evidence backs the claim. Will Newton and his parents may testify next Tuesday unless Cal Newton waives his examining trial. James A. Scott says he will issue a client statement Tuesday morning. Commonwealth Attorney Franklin declines immediate comment.
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Will
Toay
Will Newton
Cal Newton
James A. Scott
Commonwealth
Franklin
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Cal Newton Confesses to Killing Smiths
The narrative recounts Cal Newton confessing to shooting and killing the two Smiths. He seeks an alibi by asking relatives to swear he was at their house all morning. He later points to his gun and describes circumstances, while a bloodhound and local officers corroborate the sequence and locations of the events.
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Cal Newton
Smiths
Cal
Smith Farm
Elmville
Will Newton
Redmon
Thay
Wil Newton
Franklin
Elks Hotel Lease Suit Seeks 20000 Damages
Col Joseph B. Stewart files suit in circuit court against Charles F. Andrews owner of the Elks hotel Boonville Mo alleging May 26 1905 lease breached. Plaintiff seeks 10000 actual damages and 10000 punitive for alleged contract violation and improper actions harming credit and preventing hotel operation.
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Charles F. Andrews
Andrews
Elks Hotel
Boonville
Thelaintiff
Vermont Sloops From Stays Into the Water
The latest fighting vessel, the Vermont, slid from her stays into the water today in a ceremonial or test unveiling.
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Vermont
Vermont Battleship Launched With Jennie Bell as Sponsor
Quincey Massachusetts August 31 1906 The Vermont battleship was launched with Miss Jennie Bell sponsoring by breaking champagne on the bow Governor Bell of Vermont and officials attended The ship will be flagship and among the finest afloat with armor main battery and numerous guns The total cost exceeds seven million dollars with five thousand dollars allotted for a silver service by Vermont legislature
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Fore Shipbuilding Company
Jennie Bell
Vermont
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Louisiana
Connecticut
Kansas
Launch Found with No Upset Aboard Milda
Mr. Will Courtney returned from Boorgile after the launch Milda was recovered with the hope of finding his wife. The vessel was found right side up and later sank as water filled its Lumen load while held by a sagging wire. Mrs Courtney's pocket book was found on the deck but her body remains missing.
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Will Courtney
Boorgile
Milda
Exonerates Superintendent of Reform School
Topeka Aug 31 The Kansas state board of control formally exonerates Superintendent Charles of the Boys Reform School on charges filed by a woman physician. The board found most charges ancient and others baseless and that the bail and chain for unruly boys were adopted only after every other resource failed.
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Scripps-MecRae Prees Assoceiation
Topeka
East
Kansas State Board of Control
Charles
Boys’ Reform School
Woman Drowns Self and Child in Irrigation Ditch
Denver mother Mrs. Haver and her five year old son were found drowned after she chloroformed the boy, tied him to herself, and leaped into an irrigation ditch. The incident occurred yesterday and was discovered today.
Near- miss on Katy flyer injures Danville man
Patrick Mack, of Danville Pennsylvania, was caught between the vestibules of a mail and baggage car on Katy flyer No 6 as it pulled into the station at about 1 10 this morning. He was treated at the city hospital by Dr W G Cowan for chest and abdomen injuries and rests easier today. His mother in Danville was notified.
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Portsmouth
Clinton
St. Louis
City Hospital
W. G. Cowan
Danville
Peculiar Accident Injures Local Engineer Ed Hall
Ed Hall, engineer at Lemp's ice and cold storage, was struck on the lower lip by debris tossed from a westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train as he walked along the tracks. The object cut through his lip, requiring stitches by Dr. E Nasse. The exact item remaining unknown.
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Ed Hall
Lemp’s
Hall
Missouri Pacific
E. Nasse
E. Nasse Attended Mr. Hall
Mr. Hat
Rev E A Neville to Conduct Services Next Sunday
Word from Sedalia says Rev. E A Neville will reach home tomorrow and conduct services at his church next Sunday. The weather forecast calls for fair tonight with Friday showers.
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Sedalia
E. A. Neville
Woodmen Plan Special Train to Fort Scott Meeting
Sedalia camp No. 16 of the Woodmen of the World decided to attend the Fort Scott, Fas ig rolling if a special train can be secured. Morris Logan was initiated and two applications were received.
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Sedalia
Woodmen of the World
Fort Scott
Fas
Morris Logan
State Fair Office Closed During Leader's Leave
Col. J. R. Rippey departed for Lancaster Missouri for a two week visit and during his absence the State fair association office will be closed.
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Col
J. R. Rippey
Lancaster
State Fair Association
Reunion of Famous Engineer Brigade Opens in Rochester
The thirty-fifth annual reunion of the Engineer Brigade of the Army of the Potomac opened in Rochester on Aug 31 with a business session. Veterans will visit Glen Haven Newport House and Sea Breeze this afternoon and attend a celebration at Ontario Beach this evening. Headquarters are at New Osborn.
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Engineer Brigade
Army of the Potomac
Glen Haven
Newport House
Sea Breeze
Ontario Beach
New Osborn
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