Crisis in Peace Talks Over Open Door and Sakhalin Cession
A global crisis looms as peace negotiations stall with a possible deadlock. Two more articles are disposed of, including article four affirming open door and China's integrity and article six on surrender of Russian leases at Port Arthur and Dalny. Remaining items include Sakhalin, railroad concessions, Siberian line policing, fishing, and naval disponer issues.
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China
Liao Tung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Dalny
Blonde and
Eliott Islands
Sakhalin
Sakahalin
Japan
Russia
Korea
Manchuria
Siberian
Vladivostok
Bering Sea
Far East
Far Eastern
Shea Forces Endorsement of Strike
President Shea of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters pressed for the Chicago strike endorsement at the convention. He refused a roll call, preferring a viva voce vote, and declared the motion carried amid strong delegate criticism.
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Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago
Bank Reorganizes Under Fraud Order After Court Ruling
Following a circuit court ruling Judge Van Devanter denies an injunction against the postal fraud order. The People's United States Bank votes to liquidate to protect depositors and stockholders. A Missouri circuit court judge later grants a receiver upon Attorney General Hadley's request.
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United States Circuit Court
van Devanter
People’s United States Bank
United States
McElhinney
St. Louis County
Hadley
Missouri
Discrimination Claim in Lumber Trade Noted
The state department focuses on American lumber exporters facing higher German railroad charges. Ambassador Tower will tell Germany that U S imports should be treated equally with other nations. German officials allegedly distinguish between standard American and European hardwoods to justify steeper rates.
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America
Germany
State Department
Ambassador Tower
United States
Suspension of coinage at Philadelphia mint explained
Treasury notes the stock of silver bullion is exhausted and there is no demand for gold or minor coins. A temporary resumption of silver recoinage is expected in October if silver accumulations permit. The Philadelphia mint outlook remains uncertain while coinage is suspended, though it will accept gold bullion deposits as usual.
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Philadelphia
Treasury Department
Cure for Leprosy Found by Manila Surgeons
American surgeons connected with Manila board of health report a positive leprosy cure using X rays. Of twenty five cases, all improved and six absolutely cured, with no germ traces in blood after at least six months observed.
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Board of Health of
Manila
Lions Loose Kill Worker at Blackpool Zoo Yard
Two man-eating lions owned by Blackpool were found roaming the yard beside their cages with parts of a workingman’s body. He reportedly boasted of entering the lion cage. the animals escaped and killed him, feeding on the body.
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Blackpool
Eng
Miss Roosevelt Sightseeing Plans Reported for Peking
The dowager empress of China inquired via the Chinese consul at Manila whether Miss Roosevelt will visit Peking. If she goes, General Corbin and Mrs. Corbin are expected to accompany her.
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China
Manila
Miss Roosevelt
Peking
General Corbin
Mrs. Corbin
Troops Sent Against Peasants in Ossuna District
From Seville comes a report that authorities dispatched reinforcements to the Ossuna area to quell anarchistic unrest linked to famine driven depredations by starving peasants.
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Seville
Spain
Ossuna
Nebraska to Probe Major Life Insurers in 4 States
Nebraska Insurance Auditor Pierce and Examiner Wiggins return from New York to start a state led examination of Equitable, New York Life, and Mutual Life. The probe will begin October 1, with costs borne by the companies and a four month timeline. The effort involves Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and a New York legislative committee.
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Equitable Insurance Society
New York Life
Mutual Life
Nebraska Insurance Department
Pierce
Wiggins
Nebraska Department
Lincoln
New York
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Insurnce
Chicago
Afghan border railways threat to India warned in interview
Col. Hy R Hanna argues the Afghan frontier presents a tougher foe than 1880 and that building railways to Kabul Bamian Kandahar and Seistan would drain India's finances and invite war. He cites Peshawar 300 miles from Bamian, rugged passes, and tribes that could disrupt rails and supply lines.
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Russia
Manchuria
Kabul
Bamian
Kandahar
Seistan
India
Peshawar
Hindu Kush
Norway Votes Dissolution of Union With Sweden
The refer endum in Norway shows an almost unanimous move to dissolve the union with Sweden. About 320000 of 450000 voters cast ballots with only 1 in 3000 voting against. Absentees abroad account for the gap. Enthusiastic crowds and women petitioning marked the day in Christiania and other cities.
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Sweden
Christiania
Michelsen
Nine Injured In B and M Wreck At Utica Nebraska
The B and M wreck at Utica sent a cattle train to Omaha via Lincoln injuring nine men. Injured include A P Nelson Mason City E B Smith Gandy C G Abbott Whitman Conductor Estelle Lincoln James Williams Hyannis Dan Wright B Egan Hyannis B S Garner Lincoln and Mr Williams Hyannis. Garner Wright and Estelle are crew. others are cattlemen en route to Omaha yards. The wreck caused by a broken cross-bar and wheel flange. Doctor Everett says no fatalities expected. several men seriously hurt but improving.
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A. P. Nelson
Mason City
E. B. Smith
Gandy
C. G. Abbott
Whitman
Conductor Estelle
Lincoln
James Williams
Hyannis
Dan Wright
B. Egan
Mr. Williams
Hyan
Utica
Shake-up in Revenue Agents Sparks Speculation
Washington Star reports a major turnover within the internal revenue service with four revenue agents asked to resign. Two reported personal conferences with Commissioner Yerkes in Boston and Texas. others unnamed. Officials say the commissioner has monitored agent performance and found failures in duty.
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Internal Revenue. Service
Washington Star
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Charles H. Ingram
New England
Boston
C. H. Burg
Southeast
Texas
Ball Players Attack Minister in Scribner Post Office
Rev. Lewis M. Bussey of the Scribner Methodist Church, who led an anti Sunday ball crusade, was assaulted by W. A. Conley and Archie Robinson near the Scribner post office. Conley struck Bussey and renewed the attack. Bussey knocked Conley down. Robinson joined and both beat the preacher until bystanders intervened. Conley claims Bussey made false family statements. The incident is linked to local tensions over Sunday baseball. Bussey faces trial at the next court term.
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Lewis M. Bussey
Methodist
Scribner
W. A. Conley
Archie Robinson
Conley
Mr. Bussey
Bussey
Orange Riots in Londonderry During Kerry Relief Celebration
Fierce orange riots erupted in Londonderry during the Kerry relief celebration, the worst in years. Many were injured, twenty houses were wrecked by orangemen who attacked nationalists and pelted police, with fears of further rioting across the country.
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Ireland
Londonderry
Kerry
James MI
Typhoid Cases Rise in Washington D C
Twenty nine new typhoid cases and two deaths are reported to Washington D C health officers. The outbreak rivals the severity of 1903 when 224 were treated at once, and it has spread rapidly. Officials are intensifying efforts to combat the disease.
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Washington, D.C
Man Wins Fight for Daughter by Elopement
In the city’s eastern district a young suitor sought marriage with the daughter of a man who refused him. The father challenged him to a test of resolve. The youth claimed victory by secretly marrying the daughter two weeks prior, asserting the match is settled.
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Sitts
Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for constipation and related bowel troubles. It warns against laxatives and promises a free trial bottle by writing for the offer. The copy emphasizes a grape flavor and claims quick, permanent relief benefitting children and nursing mothers.
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Mull
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Third Avenue
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