Peace Parley Delays in Effort to Place Korea First
Portmouth Aug 13 The peace talks show no progress as plenipotentiaries again postpone sessions for the Sabbath. Both sides seek time while strong outside influences are at work. Attacks on indemnity and Sakhalin remain barriers, and Japan proposes to discuss Korea first to shape the broader settlement, with Komura defending Japan’s aims as civilizing and commercial.
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Portmuth
NHL
Russia
Sagualin
Sakhalin
Japan
Korea
M Witte
Rusela
Europe
America
United States
China
England
Komura
Baron Komura
Port Arthur
Liaotung
Seoul-Fusan
Seoul
Manchuria
Yalu
Russia seeks loan to pay Japan war indemnity at Portsmouth
Special to The Washington Post from Portsmouth New Hampshire reports Russia works to raise funds to repay Japan for war costs. Banking giants Schiff Seligman expected to consult with Witte and Rosen on a possible loan. Observers note Russia might use diplomacy plus money to settle the dispute, echoing U S action in Spain Philippines.
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Washington Post
Portsmouth
N. H
Russia
Japan
Jacob H. Schiff
Grent
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Messrs Strauss and Seligman
J & W Seligman & Co
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Tokyo
United States
Spain
Philippines
Paris
Antwerp
M. Muravieff
St. Petersburg
Secrecy at Portsmouth Talks Sparks Diplomatic Debate
The article recounts how secrecy was set as a condition before the Portsmouth peace conference between Russia and Japan. It notes Cassini and Takahira agreeing to limited press statements, Witte seeking publicity, and the use of a government site to shield deliberations while allowing controlled disclosures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Count Cessini
America
United States
Count Cassini
Ta- Kabira
Paris
Ma Takahira
M. Witte
Portsmouth
Witte
M Witte
Feg
Russia
Japan
Calling of Congress Opposed by Many Members
Oyster Bay August 15 President Roosevelt may delay a decision on an extraordinary session until late September. Opposition grows as lawmakers warn little would be gained, and some fear scheduling conflicts with the regular session. If called, the session would likely begin the first Monday after November elections, with possible southern trips to observe health concerns.
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Oyster Bay
Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
New Orleans
South
Atlantic Coast
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Secret Service
Washington Festion
N. J
Sea Girt
New Jersey
Edward
England
Bisley
Fish May Succeed Shaw as Treasury Head
President weighs successors as Secretary Leslie M. Shaw plans February retirement. Possibilities include Hamilton Fish of New York or Charles C. Dawes of Chicago. Political considerations may bar a second New York appointment if Hildu Hoot accepts the State post.
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Treasury Department
Leslie M. Shaw
Hamilton Fish
New York
Hildu
Cortelyou
Charles C. Dawes
Central Truat Company of
Chicago
Washington
Mr. Dawes
Diamonds Seized From Chicago Smuggling Ring
A suspected diamond smuggling gang with Chicago as headquarters was uncovered by Washington and Chicago authorities. High value diamonds were recovered at 201 West Madison Street and Henry Hoffman was detained with jeweler L. J. Bohl. A government warrant for Hoffman's arrest on smuggling charges will be sought tomorrow as searches target other stores and hidden jewels.
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Chicago
Washington Post
West
Madison Street
Henry Hoffman
Washington
A. A. Bach End
John F Seamon
Special Agents Office
Hoffman
Robey Street
Chicago Avenue
L. J. Bohl
West Side
Bohr
West Chicago Avenue
West Maddison Street
Gloucester Vessels Claim Harbor Fishing Rights
Three Gloucester fishing vessels with baiting gear entered western harbors, challenging American fishing rights under the 1818 treaty. Customs officials seek instructions as Premier Bond argues harbors and inlets are not covered by coast rights. The Newfoundland government probes the issue as it could affect future Newfoundland United States fishery relations.
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Gloucester
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Bond
United States
Train Robbers Captured in Tacoma After Running Fight
Special Agent William G. Cumming of the Northern Pacific Rail way led a running gun battle to capture three men who tried to stop a bound Conductor Michhael Helfrich Detective Cumming and any resistors. The train was halted as Cumming headed and captured the suspects. Names appear garbled in the report but include individuals linked to the attempted hold up.
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Tacoma
William G. Cumming
Northern Pacific Railway
Michhael Helfrich
Cumming
Entente hints emerge as Lodge sees near US Britain France accord
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge reports Europe shows a warm feeling for the United States and a near entente among France, Britain, and the U.S. He cautions that the alliance would be in everything but name, as President Roosevelt remains widely respected. Lodge says he has not followed papers for a week while abroad. The President and his family attend morning church. no visitors.
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Chicago
United States
Illinois
Hugh HE. Hanna
Indianapolis
Hanna
Indiana
Washington
Owwater Bay
Aug
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Nahant
Sagamore Hill
Europe
Presimt
Lodge
France
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
England
Santo Domingo
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Portamouth
Esident
Mount Whitney Height Revised by Survey Team
United States Geological Survey levelmen led by Topographer R A Farmer report Mount Whitney's height as 14002 feet, revised downward by twenty feet from prior accepted measure. The update places Whitney as the highest measured U S mountain but lowers previous height estimates.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States Geological Survey
R. A. Farmer
Mount Whitney
United States
New SE
Pow is Another Peace Conference Today
Twelve killed in train wreck and a lost boy's return delayed are noted among a wide range of items. Stolen money recovered by guardsman and a 3 spread on yellow fever are listed alongside social notes and regional updates.
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France
England
United States
Hinvoya
Virginia
Maryland
Alfonso
Rainer
Roland of
Altenburg
the Post
Wall Street Review
Storm Sweeps New York Harbor as Lightning Strikes Ferris Wheel
A violent thunderstorm with high winds and heavy rain hit New York and nearby areas on August 13. A boathouse at West 162nd Street was struck, killing Jeanette Free, 20, while a Webster Avenue trolley car carried nearly 100 passengers and suffered a lightning strike but remained in motion. 14 people were injured. Harbor chaos included capsized boats and two men rescued by the Hudson, plus five immigrants endangered near Ellis Island as barges were blown down to sea. Fort George ferris wheel halted as panic ensued, and several cities including Paterson and Clifton lost power after a public Service Corp switchboard was burned.
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Penic
Fort George
New York
Jeanette Free
Webster Avenue
Neecly
Natrow Ecrapes
Harbor
Hudson
Bay Rudge
Ellis Island
John E. Moore
Paterson
Thigelty
Little Falls
Clifton
Public Service Corporation
Brought Man To Life At Mercy Hospital
Special to The Washington Pont from Des Moines Iowa describes Dr Wilbur Conkling reviving Louis Weil an Italian man cut and slashed by a razor. Weil revived after the doctor pinched the heart area and the patient began breathing again within minutes. Nurses fainted while colleagues offered congratulations. Weil’s wounds were sewn and he showed signs of life.
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Washington Pont
Des Moines
Iowa
Wilbur
Conkling
Louis Weil
Mercy Hospital
Conk- Mag
Lions Run Rampant in Blackpool Yard Tragedy
Two city lions escaped their yard after a man boasted he would enter the cage. The beasts killed him and fed on his body before authorities contained the incident. Also included is a railway fare notice with limited details and a brief timetable note.
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Blackpool
England
Nightly Crash Kills Twelve on Nickel Plate Train
A fast east bound passenger train collided head on with a westbound freight near Kishman Ohio. Twelve killed and at least twenty five injured eight probably fatally. Engineer Charles W Poole of Conneaut perished. multiple Italian laborers and others among the dead and injured. Rescue crews from Lorain carried the injured to hospital as officials blamed misreading or disobeyed orders by the freight crew. The smoking car passengers, mostly foreign workers, were trapped by wreckage as the locomotive and first three coaches telescope into the freight engine.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Nickel Plate Road
Kishman
Vermilion
Charles W Poole
Conneaut
Obie Joseph Alexander
Newark
Frank Weaver
Findlay
Obio Domencio Pomodoro
Grillo
Hallan
Joseph Paraci
Frank Burcini
Francisco Scilla
Natash Diamora
Antonio Achille
Galagus Travola
Calgono Cagliani
Lanborer
Loreto Hospital
John W Long
Rayner Street
Richard A. Long
J W Long
John W. Long
Standard Oid Company
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Brookfield
C . Poole
Haefner
Lorain
Debria
Lfe
Nickel Plate
Roy Winch
Mindlay
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