Peace Hovers Over Portsmouth as Talks Progress
Reports from Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 17 say peace prospects brighten as plenipotentiaries labor seriously to reach a treaty. De Witte claims he has yielded seven of eight articles and vows to push harmony, while a looming crisis is forecast for next Monday over indemnity and Far East controls.
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Portsmouth
N. H
de Witte
Russia
Sakhalin
Far East
Japan
Vladivostok
Sato
Harbin
Manchuria
Twelve Die In a Quarry Tragedy at Ormrod
At Mill A quarry of Lehigh Portland Cement in Ormrod Pennsylvania a massive limestone slide trapped twelve workers. Twenty seven men were on duty. nine escaped. Slavic workers living nearby. Eight others died or were injured with two possibly fatally hurt. Heavy rain softened the earth, causing the collapse.
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Allentown
Mill A
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Ormrod
Lion Attacks His Trainer During Circus Act
In Clarksville Tennessee on August 17 Charles Duncan a lion trainer from Louisville Kentucky was seriously injured during a circus performance when the lion sprang at him. Duncan slipped fell and the animal bit and crushed his left shoulder. The lion was driven into a corner with hot irons and Duncan was rescued in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Tenn
Charles Duncan
Louisville
Duncan
Engineer Misread His Watch In Fatal Nickel Plate Wreck
In Cleveland an inquest into the Nickel Plate wreck hears Engineer Kirby testify he misread his cab clock by an hour claiming darkness caused the error. The freight train collision occurred last Sunday morning and a timer discrepancy is noted in testimony. Hicks departs for his post after brief stay at the state department en route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Kirby
Hicks
Josh
Wis
United States
New York
Peace Conference Delays Article Nine Over indemnity
The commission adjourned for lunch after a morning of talks on article nine covering Japan's reimbursement for war costs. No agreement was reached and the panel set the indemnity issue aside to discuss the next article.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Evening Journal
Japan
Mayor Belcher Sails Toward Fame Fugitives Harbor
Public Prosecutor Emley of Paterson New Jersey says evidence shows Mayor William H. Belcher fled from San Francisco on August 5 and may be arrested when his steamer reaches Honolulu. He seeks cooperation from federal and state authorities as Honolulu officials are alerted to the embezzlement case estimated at $117 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belcher
Honolulu
Paterson
N. J
Emley
William H. Belcher
San Francisco
Reid Takes Lease of Wrest Park Country Seat
London Aug. 17 Ambassador Reid has leased Wrest Park near Ampthill Bedfordshire formerly Earl Cowper's estate He and his family will move in for the winter within two months The ambassador plans to reside there during his stay in England to avoid London winter fogs and related health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
London
Ambassador Reid
Earl Cowper
Wrest Park
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
England
Yellow fever campaign settles into routine in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a stable phase in the yellow fever fight. Daily briefing to 6 pm shows 66 new cases bringing total to 1,146, 4 deaths today giving 176 total, 19 new foci for 248 overall, and 414 cases under treatment as Dr. White notes a bright outlook.
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New Orleans
White
Syndicate Buys Bloomington Gas Light Firm for 400000
A Detroit led syndicate headed by Emanuel T Beyer has purchased the Union Gas Light and Electric Company in Bloomington for 400000 dollars the value of its capital stock. The same group is linked with earlier talks to buy the Bloomington and Normal Street Railway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Detroit
Emanuel T. Beyer
Union Gas Light and Electric Company
Bloomington and Normal Street Railway Company
Despondent Lincoln Woman Shoots Self in Chicago
Mrs. Bertha BE Sinney of Lincoln Nebraska shot herself in the left temple at 2710 Indiana Avenue home of her sister Mrs Patterson and died three hours later. She had come to visit a month ago and had been despondent over ill health.
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Chicago
Bertha BE. Sinney
Lincoln, Neb
Patterson
Indiana Avenue
Sinney
Lincoln
Representative Loudenslager Ill in Paulsboro
Representative Loudenslager of the First New Jersey district is seriously ill at his home in Paulsboro New Jersey. He returned recently from a trip to the Pacific coast and Alaska and until last Saturday had been actively involved in the Gloucester county state senatorial campaign.
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Loudenslager
Camden
N. J
New Jersey
Paulsboro
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Gloucester County
Typhoid Fever Strikes Ionia Michigan
Typhoid fever cases mount in Ionia Michigan with William Long, a barber from Lowell, dying as he had recently married Miss Clare Woodman a Paw Paw teacher. The report notes several well developed cases and identifies the first victim.
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Tonia
Tonia, Mich
Ionia
William Long
Lowell
Clare Woodman
Paw Paw
Confucius on Knowledge and Ignorance
The quote emphasizes that true essence lies in applying knowledge rather than merely possessing it, warning against ignorance despite learning. It reflects a practical philosophy that value comes from action based on understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Grout Faces Criminal Libel Case and Theatrical Inquiry
New York City Comptroller Edward M. Grout, a longtime official, had Arthur Brisbane of the New York Journal arrested for criminal libel over alleged irregularities in theater purchases. Brisbane alleged improper dealings while Grout boasted of saving the city money on a set of false teeth as proof of his honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Grout
New York City
Grout
Metropolis
Arthur Brisbane
New York Journal
Brisbane
Birth rate decline study notes US trend since 1860
Census bulletin by Prof. Walter F. Wilcox of Cornell finds persistent decline in the number of children relative to the population and to women of child bearing age from 1860 to 1900. Data show varying decade rates, with foreigners more fecund and city natives most affected. The study offers no definite cause and compares native and foreign born birth patterns across regions.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Walter F. Wilcox
Cornell University
Bulletin
Francis A. Walker
Wilcox
Australia
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
North Dakota
Indian Territory
Maryland
Michigan
Ohio
Winois
Kentucky
Indiana
Delaware
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Oregon
Colorado
North Atlantic
Unclear phrase hints at race death tied to self actions
Fragmentary report suggests a death linked to own actions at a place called His Official Home, with mention of a Menpilored sectional area. Further readable details are unavailable.
Stable Fire Destroys Craig Biddle’s Summer Home
A stable at Craig Biddle’s Radnor summer home burned near Philadelphia. All horses and carriages were saved. Damage estimated at 40,000 dollars. Biddle is currently abroad.
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Philadelphia
Craig Biddle
Radnor
Here
Biddle
Tribute to Ethan Allen Tower Dedication in Burlington
A massive Vermont granite tower honoring Ethan Allen was dedicated in Burlington on the farm where he lived. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke to thousands who cheered as President Roosevelt attended the ceremony.
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Burlington
Vermont
Ethan Allen
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Rooseve
Dedicatory Day Marks 128th Anniversary of Bennington Battle
The ceremony honored Len Miteneork, hireater and son of the Vermont here as dedicatory exercises fell on the state holiday. President Patt banks delivered a speech praising Ethan Allen and his cause in a solemn wartime remembrance.
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Len Miteneork
Hireater
Vermont
Bennington
Patt Banks
Ethan Allen
Collector Accused of Removing Democratic Aides
Washington reports civil service investigations into J. G. J. Stuart port of Newport News Va for unlawfully removing Democratic employees. L A Fisher sent to Newport News to verify facts. Rep Maynard may have filed the principal complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
J. G. J. Stuart
Newport News
L.A. Fisher
Virgnia
Maynard
Civil Service Commisssion
Stuart
Market Summary Chicago August 17 1908 Livestock Prices and Receipts
Official receipts yesterday 3617 hogs 9651 shipments. Estimated receipts today 20000 tomorrow 14000. Cattle beef prices mixed packers hogs stronger to 10 higher. Sheep and lambs firm. Beves cows and heifers 81 25 to 84 70 stockers and feeders 82 20 to 64 15. Western natives yearlings and lambs listed with ranges. Market generally steady to higher. light hogs mixed packers and shipping grades show gains.
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Chicago
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Reciprocity Clash Frames Tariff Debate At Chicago Meeting
The reciprocity conference at the Illinois Theatre adjourns day one amid fights over a maximum and minimum tariff proposal. Alvin H. Sanders launches the dual tar if war cry while Gov Deneen and Mayor Dunne push municipal themes. Senator Cullom warns of little chance for action this session.
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Chicago
United States
Alvin H. Sanders
Ilmote Theater
Cullom
Reciprocals Propose Trade Policy Shift At Kansas Meeting
A Kansas conference heard leaders including Mick of Kansas and Larrabee of Iowa urge reciprocal agreements with foreign nations to balance tariffs. Kasson advocated modifying the Dingley tariff, while Harris urged making trade profitable to spur shipping under the American flag. A Home Market club pamphlet opposing reciprocity caused a scene before Dobbs quips closed the session.
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Mick
Nebraska
Europe
United States
Congress
John A. Kasson
Kasson
Harris
Kansas
William Larrabee
Iowa
DWD
S. H. Cowan
Texas
Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Boston
John M. Carson
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
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Fairbanks
LaCrosse
Andrew Cunningham
Way- Trainer
At Liberty
May
Janesville
Trainer
Fay
LaCrosse County
Cunningham
Iowa City
Thomas Higgins
John Higgins
Lowa River
Deneen
Packard
Marshalltown
Mickey
Tie
Dunne
Dual Tariff League
J. EB. Lincoln
Buffalo Live Stock Association
Dobbs
Detroit Tribune
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