Armistice Delay Persists Until Treaty Is Signed
Report from Portsmouth New Hampshire states the Mikado’s orders do not allow an immediate cease-fire. Japan insists armistice takes effect only after the treaty is signed, with conferences continuing. Russians protest but accept the Japanese position. The plan is for an armistice to begin once ratifications are exchanged. No grounds for anxiety over a clash before treaty signing.
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Portsmouth
N. H
M. Witte
Not Agreed as to Sakhalin
Tortsmouth New Hampshire September 4 It is reported that there is a slight misunderstanding on the neutralization of Sakhalin island The Japanese say a mutual obligation by both countries not to fortify was contemplated while St Petersburg seems to have assumed that Russia was to be left free handed and Japan was to agree not to fortify her half of the fishing Mr Witte and Baron Komura have had a conference It is thought there will be no trouble in reaching an agreement.
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Japan
Baron
Komura
Mr. Takahira
Baron Komura
Witte
Baron Komiura
Mr. Sato
Sakhalin
Tortsmouth
N. H
Sakhalin Island
St. Petersburg
Russia
Russia to issue 30,000 bonds for 1905 debt loan
St Petersburg reports the redemption commission of the Russian public debt is preparing 30,000 bonds of the 4 percent loan of 1905 with a nominal value of 125 million dollars. They will be sent abroad for exchange into provisional scrip.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Komura Is Congratulated
Boston officials of benevolent organizations sent congratulations to Baron Komura for Japan granting concessions that helped make peace possible.
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Komura
Boston
Mass
Baron Komura
Japan
Dissatisfaction in Japan Demonstration Reported
Shanghai on Sept 4 reports that Tokio and the world were cut off as indignation over cessions to Russia spurred a public demonstration against the government. The outage hindered communications with international contacts.
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Japan
Shanghai
Tokio
Russia
Witte Secures Preliminary Steps for 8 Percent Loan
Sept 4 in St Petersburg reports M de Witte has completed key preliminary moves to raise a large 8 percent loan to America. The potential issue aims to fund ventures involving American interests and strengthens financial ties between nations.
China Puts Ban on Boycott Amid Imperial Edict
An imperial ban targets an American boycott as authorities issue a decree. The move, announced in early September, aims to curb anti-American actions and maintain order within the empire’s boundaries.
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China
Yster. Bay,,.l
Ching
Reyvices
Docks and Lumber Yards Burn in Portland Fire
A large blaze in Portland Oregon destroyed the elevator dock and badly damaged the Albina dock, costing about 350000 dollars shared by Pacific Coast Elevator and Oregon Railroad and Navigation. It consumed the docks within thirty minutes and also burned 60000 bushels of wheat at the East and West Lumber yards after the fire crossed the Willamette River half a mile wide. The cause remains unknown.
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Portland
Ore
Albina
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Willamette River
Eastern and Western Lumber Company
Have No Fear of Epidemic in Prussia
Berlin reports forty three cholera cases with nine deaths as authorities claim strong medical and legal measures will curb spread. Quarantines are in place and suspect individuals are detained until proven free from disease, with over 1,000 people held to prevent a 1892-93 style outbreak.
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Berlin
Results of Baseball Games Across Leagues
National League games saw Chicago win 8 to 0 over Cincinnati, St Louis blanking Boston 4 to 0, Brooklyn defeating New York 4 to 2, and Philadelphia beating Cleveland 4 to 2. American League results: Cleveland 4, Chicago 6. American Association tallies Milwaukee 8, Kansas City 2 in six innings, and other scores listed with minor city notes. Three-Eye League reports Pulique 4, Davenport 0, Springfield 3, Peoria 1, Bloomington 0. Central League matches Wheeling 4, Terre Haute 6, Grand Rapids Dayton raided Springfield 4, Meansville 0, South Bend 2, Canton 4.
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Chicago
Cincianatha
Tisbury
St. Louis
Boston
Trouklyn
St. New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Milwaauker
Kansas City
Columbus
Nddnapolis
Toledo
Puluque
Davenport
Jock Tahtnd
Ceadar Rapids
Springheld
Peorkt
Decalur
Bloomington
Wheeling
Terre Tiuite
Grand Tapids
Dayton
Raid
Springfield
Meansville
South Bend
Canton
Coadjutor Bishop Likely Chosen by Milwaukee Diocese
Milwaukee diocese preps to elect a coadjutor bishop at the diocesan council meeting this month. Possible candidates include Rev. B. K. Darabee of Chicago’s Church of the Ascension, Rev. W. W. Webb of Nashtotah House, and Rev. Dr. J. I. Robinson of Racine College.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Episcopal Diocese of
BK. R. Darabee
Church of the Ascension
Chicago
W. W. Webb
Nashtotah House
JI. D. Robinson
Racine College
New York Wins National Sea Girt Shoot Trophy
New York captured the national shoot trophy after a four days’ struggle at Sea Girt New Jersey. The infantry team of the United States Army took second place, Ohio finished third, the Marine Corps fourth, the Navy fifth, and New Jersey sixth. New York has now won the trophy three times.
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New York
Sea Girt
Infantry
United States Army
Ohio
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
New Jersey
Increase in Public Debt July to Aug 1905 Rise
Washington on September 4 reports the monthly public debt statement showing the debt at August 31, 1905, excluding cash in the treasury, at 1,005,524,595 dollars. This reflects an increase of 3,475,504 dollars from the previous month due to a drop in cash on hand.
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Washington
Bank acquires Bigelow life insurance policies in Milwaukee
The First National Bank, formerly led by F. G. Bigelow, bought all rights to the life insurance on his life from Mrs. Bigelow. The policies total face value over 580000 dollars with a cash surrender value near 50000 dollars.
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Bigelow
Milwaukee
Wis
F. G. Bigelow
Gardner to Meet Kelly Next in San Francisco clash
New York Sept 4 James Kelly of New York lightweight boxer has accepted a challenge by James Gardner of Lowell to fight before the San Francisco Athletic club this month. They have met three times in draws and will contest at 128 to 142 pounds for twenty rounds.
Indiana Banks Hold Deposits Near Two Hundred Million
Indiana banks and trust companies report total deposits of 201 million 624 thousand dollars to the state statistician. The figure equates to about 70 dollars per resident, reflecting widespread prosperity across the state.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Banks and Trust Companies
Tartare Terrorize Country
Shusha remains cut off as surrounding areas are terrorized by Tartar bands. Sanguinary clashes continue and troops with artillery have been ordered to the scene.
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Tiflis
Shusha
Kentucky Town Is Burned in Destructive Fire
Maysville Kentucky September 4 almost the entire business section of Flemingsburg was destroyed by a fire that consumed the railroad station several stores and newspaper offices.
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Kentucky
Maysville
Flemings‘purg
Stos
Mr Wragg Seeks Readers Ideas and Correspondence
Mr Wragg invites contributions of new ideas from readers of the department and will answer correspondents seeking information on discussed subjects. Address M J Wragg Waukee or Des Moines Iowa.
Hogs can profit from noncorn feeds says expert Rommel
Professor George M Rommel of the Bureau of Animal Industry argues hog farming outside the corn belt can be profitable. He cites barley and leguminous pastures like alfalfa clover and peas as viable bases for pork, noting southern and western regions offer strong potential and that variety in feeds drives pork quality and cost efficiency.
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George M. Rommel
Bureau of Animal Industry
Romel
Rommell
America
Ontario Station
Rommel
Uneven Teeth in Horses Warns of Painful Mastication
The Farming World notes that horse teeth frequently become uneven and sharp due to rapid wear of the crustа petrosa. Upper molars suff er less. lower teeth sharpen inside, causing tongue and cheek injuries. Painful chewing leads to weight loss, drooling, and poor digestion. A horse rasp by a veterinary dentist is the only effective remedy.
Regularity in Feeding
Regular feeding at a fixed hour optimizes digestion for stock. Digestive fluids flow best when called upon by a consistent schedule, keeping animals calm and appetite aligned, reducing wasteful feeding and promoting better assimilation.
The Ideal Cooking Apple
The article argues the ideal cooking apple must be of good quality, fair size, regular shape, and well furrowed or lop sided for easy paring. It stresses healthy productive trees, reasonable production costs, and flavor with subacid or tart notes tempered by sugar. Different varieties suit different tastes and soils, so careful variety selection is essential.
Apple as charm to ward harm and lift faith in crisis
A poetic meditation urges turning to an apple for comfort and restoration of faith when feeling blue or worried. It questions ministers’ sermons and prayers, proposing apples as a simple, uplifting charm that can help keep the world from harm.
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Appice
Swine Cough Causes and Remedies
Iowa reader asks why hogs cough and if coughing is natural. Causes include poor ventilation, dusty bedding or floors, dusty lanes from pasture travel, throat or lung issues, and intestinal worms. Suggests feeding pumpkins to curb worms and reduce coughing. warns against feeding on dry ground and distant pastures.
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Iowa
Trees on the Farm Planting Advice for Home Orchards
The article recommends planting a mix of summer, autumn, and winter fruit trees to suit local bearing, including pears apples plums and cherries. It warns winter varieties are more profitable than winter apples, urges fence line cherry trees, and notes Northern Spy may not bear here while suggesting choosing locally suitable varieties with surplus winter apples marketable.
Handling Farm Manures On The Farm
Farmers face a tough manure handling problem. With scarce help, yards are often cleaned late and manure remains piled in fields. Winter hauling and field spreading are inconsistent, leaving yards cluttered until spring and sometimes until autumn, hindering timely spreading.
Intelligence of Horses by James H Wallick
James H Wallick discusses horse intelligence and training methods. He argues that each horse has a single guiding idea and should be guided with gentleness and clear direction. The text asserts cruelty breeds vice and compares animal behavior to human behavior, noting that astute handling yields success.
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James H. Wallick
Inventing a Metal Coop at the State Fair
A reporter observed metal coops with adjustable parts touted as durable and pest resistant compared to wooden equivalents. The piece argues any intelligent man can design such a coop with adjustable sides and floors, noting longevity, cleanliness, and heat tolerance when properly painted and cared for.
Senator Sullivan Endorses Deans Kidney Pills
Timothy D. Sullivan of New York, a Democratic leader and congressman, endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for sick kidneys. He notes personal satisfaction with the remedy and recommends its use. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes it, price 60 cents per box.
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Hion
Timothy J. Sullivan
New York
New York State
Dan'sidney Fills
Sullievan
Dean
Timothy D. Sullivan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Yorkshire man recounts pike biting foot by river
A Yorkshire gentleman tells a striking tale by the River Leven. He swears on affidavit the pike leaped from the water, bit his foot, and leapt back, delivering a severe but nonfatal bite as he watched.
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Yorkshire
England
River
Leven
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Time and Money Savings
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. Each 16 oz package costs 19 cents, twice the size of competing %-pound packs. The ad claims it never sticks and is free from injurious chemicals, urging consumers to demand Defiance.
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Defiance
Suppression of Cock Crowing In Portsmouth City Council action
The Portsmouth council passes an ordinance to curb cock crowing. The poultry club complains, while the London News suggests remedies like mounting roosts high to force crowers to stop. A German husband, told his wife was improving, finally learns she died and quips about the cause.
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Portsmouth
England
London News
Boy’s plea for fish commission report turns humorous
A Pennsylvania legislator received a letter from a bright boy asking for a report of the State Fish Commission. The official showed the letter in the Capitol and later asked what year was wanted. The boy replied that any old thing heavy enough to press wild flowers would do.
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Pennsylvania
State Fish Commission
OUST THE DEMON COFFEE RELIEF CLAIMS POSTUM SUCCESS
A California couple describe nervousness headaches and neck pain tied to their former coffee. After switching to Postum Coffee they report relief, steadier nerves and no need for the old brew. They say they now share Postum with their children and prefer it daily. Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan notes no drugs in the product.
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Calif
Idso
Postum Co
Battle .Creek
Mich
Postum Coffee
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