Russian Fleet Moves Toward Korea Amid War Rumors
Paris dispatch reports a Russian fleet of ninety warships left Port Arthur and arrived at Ma-San-Pho south of Korea, with Russian troops encamped on the border. Diplomatic talks continue in Tokio as Savinski claims Russia could resist Japan and hints no shelling of Manchuria. London notes no confirmation of ships gathering at Ma-San-Pho.
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Ma-San- Pho
Korea
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Manchuria
Patrie
Darmstadt
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Lamsdorff
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Japan
Siberia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Russia
Austria
London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Treaty With China Signed Opens Manchuria Access
The United States and China sign an American Chinese commercial treaty at Shanghai, enabling U S access to Manchuria regardless of Russia's evacuation. Ratifications by the U S Senate are required to exchange instruments. Principal points include taxation settlement, residence for missionaries, patents and copyrights protection, mining rights, opening localities to trade, and rights to carry on trade and industry across China.
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Russia
China
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Mystery of Sahara Emperor Lobauudy Described
London reports M Lebaudy known as Jacques I, Emperor of Sahara, remains a mystery. The Mall suggests his plan to found a negro United States of Liberia on Africa’s northwest coast and migrate settlers from America, aided by a British lord as prime minister and secretary of state.
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Jacques I
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Liberia
Africa
America
Japan Rejects Russia Plan On Manchuria And Korea
London reports Baron von Rosen proposed Russia’s plan to split Korea and leave Manchuria to Russia. Japan rejected the note after ministers’ council discussion. U S officials say Russia may refuse to evacuate Manchuria, with details still unclear.
Widespread Northwest Storm Sees Casualties and Heat Record
Milwaukee reports a general weekend storm across the northwest following a heat wave of 80 in the city. The storm caused 63 deaths and 16 injuries across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with towns including St Charles St Cloud Chatfield Inwood Oshkosh Blaine Racine and Independence noted in dispatches. Separately Carl Bremer died from gas poisoning after a long struggle at a Union hotel. A Norwich mechanic named John Dicker was briefly arrested at the White House for acting oddly after doors opened yesterday.
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Inwood
Iowa
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le Mara
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Bremer
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Ian
White House
Washington
John Dicker
Norwich
Conn
Desperado Kills Two Near Burns in Escape Attempt
A gunfight near Burns, Oregon leaves attorney John G. Saxton and rancher Jack West dead after special deputy sheriff John G. Saxton and Jack West confront escaped prisoner John Frost alias Harry Egbert in a ranch house. Egbert flees to a nearby ranch with a reward of 500 dollars offered.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Burns
John Frost
Harry Egbert
Douglas County
John G. Saxton
Jack West
Egbert
Saxton
West
Egnhbert
Japan Prepared for Manchurian Evacuation and War Readiness
Yokohama reports rising public tension as Russia may evacuate Manchuria on October 8. Diplomats expect a settlement with minor Korean and Manchurian concessions, while Japan readies army and navy with large supplies and fortified arsenals. Baron Rosen met Port Arthur officials. Komura voiced cautious optimism. Meanwhile San Quentin prisoner nearly escapes, and insurgent leader Ola surrenders in the Philippines with hundreds of rebels killed or captured. General Allen offers immunity to Ola.
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Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Korea
Baron von Rosen
Hare
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Baron Komura
Marquis Ito
Privy Council
Viscount Katsu
Galna Liberty
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Cal
San Quentin
Thia
Walla
Gunes
Manila
Ola
Albay
Luzon
Toleno
Larla
Allen
Florida orange growers endure frost and push peach prospects
The article lauds Florida orange growers for enduring two frost-driven orchard losses in ten years and shipping nearly a million boxes this season. It argues western peach cultivation can be improved through variety choice, soil prep, and patient work, urging farmers to plant family orchards with diverse fruit for education and long-term farm value.
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Florida
Middle West
West
Early plowing for wheat benefits next crop
The text emphasizes quickly preparing for a new crop after harvest. Early plowing helps by preventing weed seeds, creating a firm seed bed, and conserving moisture for the next wheat crop to sprout.
Poem Excerpt on True Reward in Adversity
A reflective piece notes that ease is simple but a worthy person endures hardship with a steadfast smile. It argues that lasting praise belongs to one who shines through tears, a test of the heart as years pass.
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Earth
Oldest Known Hive Still Thriving In Austria Hungary
A Belgian writer mentions a hive in Planzwirbach Austria belonging to Theodore Hercher kept since 1767. Bees inhabit a hollow tree trunk with no colony ever dying in it over 133 years. G D Layens notes apicultural writers urge renewing combs, a view challenged by this fact.
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Austria-Hungary
Theodore Hercher
Planzwirbach
Austria
G. D. Layens
Death in Ottawa Parliament House After Speech
Henry Cargill longtime member of the House of Commons and noted Winnipeg financier collapsed unconscious while leaving the chamber after a vigorous address. He died in a room within the Parliament building in Ottawa Ont.
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Ottawa
Death of Adrena Cherry Shocks Cherry Sisters
Hot Springs Arkansas dispatch reports Adrena Cherry of the Cherry Sisters dies here after a lingering illness. Her remains are shipped to town for burial by the other sisters.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Jessie Cherry
Cherry Sisters
Resting the Farm and the World Beyond
A farmers letter urges taking a trip after summer work ends to learn about the wider world. It argues a change of crops or rest periods restore energy for farm life and that travel can bring renewed strength and courage to handle daily challenges.
Hints on fruit harvesting and odd plant pairings in brief
A collection of short notes discusses readiness for fruit markets with warnings on fruit packaging, an Iowa growers suggestion, apple as brain food praising phosphoric acid, a combined pine and birch tree in Woolwich Maine, and the toad as a gardener ally.
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Delaware Fruits Growers’ Association
Iowa
Woolwich
Waeglish Florist
Farmers urged to prepare poultry exhibit at local fair
Farmers interested in pure bred poultry should ensure a proper poultry house, competent judges, and a complete prize list at the fair and support large exhibits. Pure bred poultry should receive the same consideration as other pure bred stock.
Connecticut Legislator Indicted for Murder in July 4 Row
Thom as F. Brown, Packersville postmaster and state legislator, and chair of the board of education, has been indicted for murder over the July 4 rowing incident in which he allegedly beat Thomas Montgomery with an oar. Brown claims Montgomery fell overboard during a fight.
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Thomas F. Brown
Board of Education
Tgid
Thomas Montgomery
Brown
Montgomery
Budding Horticulture Technique for Grafting Trees
The article outlines budding grafting steps using a T shaped cut, with a plump bud inserted under bark of actively growing stock. A sharp knife cleanly halves wood to form a wedge, bud eye left exposed, bark raised carefully, and the bud tied with Raffin or similar material. If growth begins, bandages are removed after about ten days.
Wheat surplus promises fair export prices worldwide
A large crop of wheat is assured and fair prices expected for export. With cereal crops in several foreign countries running short, deficits can be covered by our surplus, creating favorable conditions for grain traders and farmers alike.
What 8 Good Planting
Editorial urges careful planting of nursery trees returning each plant to ground in near original condition. Warns against planting in wet soil, prefers dust over mud as it packs and can be moistened, while mud damages roots by shrinking and harming viability.
Anarchist Plot Uncovered Tied to Queen Charlotte Visit
Berlin dispatch reports police traced anonymous threats received by a member of Queen Charlotte of Württemberg's suite to an anarchist plot. The investigation follows the queen and her father Prince William of Schaumburg-Lippe stopping at Nachod Castle in Bohemia during their travels.
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