Peace talks at Portsmouth advance on Sakhalin cession
Rapid progress in the Portsmouth peace conference sees three Japanese demands accepted by Russia through Witte and Rosen. The negotiations hinge on the controversial Sakhalin cession, with officials noting possible postponement as a sign of improving prospects for a Washington treaty. Hopeful statements from Mr. Sato accompany cautious optimism as discussions proceed toward final articles.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
China
Chinese Eastern
Harbin
M. Witte
Japa
Port Arthur
Liao-tung
Sakhalin
Associated Press
Mr. Sato
Sato
Washington
Jerome Mayoral Consideration Tied to Public Duty
Special to The We New York reports District Attorney Jerome resisting independent mayoral nomination. Citizens Union figures Hinricks and F Fulton Cutting discuss Jerome’s suitability. Murphy at Tammany Hall signals possible Jerome indorsement to aid McClellan, with expectations Jerome would respond to public demand if needed.
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We New York
Jerome
Taggart Still On Stand In Ohio Divorce Hearing
Special to The Washington Post from Wooster Ohio Aug 14 Maj E Taggart remains on the stand in the divorce case as cross examination continues Judge Smyser questions him about a pledge allegedly signed under duress promising sobriety and not to accuse his wife of wrongdoing Clinton Spencer of Chicago is named in related charges Taggart describes suspicions about his wife and Fortesque during a party at Fort Thomas and a cellar incident with Fortesque present
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Washington Post
Wooster
Ohio
Maj. E
Taggart
Judgs Smyser
Campbell
Clinton Spencer
Chicago
Fortescue
Fort Thomas
Fortesque
Mrs. Taggart
Driver Dies In Cab As Train Misses Signals In Virginia Train
Special to The Washington Post reports Elizabeth New Jersey August 14 A Pennsylvania Railroad train ran at high speed while engineer Daniel Mahoney leaned from the cab window to watch a hot journal His head struck a signal post and body fell to the cab floor The fireman shouted a warning and the fireman stopped the train at West Philadelphia The body was then taken to Mahoney s Brooklyn home
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Washington Post
Elizabeth
N. J
Inginger Daniel Mahoney
Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mahoney
Dan
Thengineer
West Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Virginian in the Tolls Accused of Daring Robbery
Stephen C. Dolan from Virginia is held at West Forty-seventh street station charged with a daylight attempt to rob a St James Hotel bellboy on West Forty-fifth Street and Broadway. The victim Richard Hannibal says Dolan attacked him near Forty-fifth Street and Broadway, prompting a crowd and detectives to intervene. Dolan denies the charge, claiming he accidentally jumped into Hannibal.
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New York
Spedal
Washington Pict
Stephen C. Dolan
Virginia
West Forty-seventh Street
Forty-sixth Street
Broadway
Richard Hannibal
St. James Hotel
West Forty-fifth Street
Hannibal
Forty-fifth Street
Dolan
Kreutzer
Jwho
Delan
Venezuela Awards In International Claims Dispute
Worthield Vermont August decision on Venezuelan claims against Belgium and France over 1901 insurrection damages. Referee Plumley awarded one large sum and cut many others, with France backing full amounts and Venezuela offering settlements. Final protocol left records and two more meetings to attest and dispose of formal matters.
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Worthfeld
Governezuela
Berti Ae de “Rocca
Gaims
Venezuela
Plumley
Friedrich & Co
Thomas Masevili
Masatnia
Venemelan
Plumlax
Antoine Fabani
CABG
Titte Corpeny
Tthe
Pierre Dominique
Juan Atantat
France
Jules Brum
Caracas
Vermont
Jules Brom
Brench Company
Brom
Maracaibo
Mir
Plumiey
Orinoco Asphalt Company
Syriss Federation
St. Walbant
Claims Over Venezuelan Concessions Crumble in Court
The article details legal arguments over Venezuelan concessions rescinded by a high federal court. It notes injury claims by the company linked to the Orinoco region and Venezuelan railroad operations. The court sustains a barrier to claims but allows damages for preexisting injuries, with liability debated and summarized by Mr. Plumley Bravn.
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Frenghimien
Venezuela
Orinoco
Optians
Pum’ley
Roller chair controversy on Asbury boardwalk
An observer recalls incident on Asbury Park boardwalk where a collector and local officials debated a roller chair ride for a visitor and his wife. The discussion featured demands for a placard and concerns about racial access, with resistance to colored riders and questions about legal consequences.
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Sinchlagtes
West Paw
Boardwalk
Asbury's
Esplanade
Fuller
Charleston
Bidenkee
Fatal Woodsman Clash Near Oakfield Georgia
Reports from Cordele say a woods rider named Malfis killed two men and fatally wounded three others in a shorting affray near Oakfield after a quarrel with several Negroes. The group allegedly waylaid him as he rode from the area toward the settlement.
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Cordele
Oakfield
Malfis
Oakfield Naval States ‘Company
Malta
Warror Kood atvea hunt and arts noted in Philadelphia
Fragmentary OCR notes from Philadelphia describe a scene involving an artist and Brest prom, with partial references to an event or exhibit. Names and specifics are unclear.
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Oa Warror Kood Winer
Hunt
Bribe Allegations Shake Schuylkill Arsenal Contract Probe
Philadelphia August 14 investigation into clothing and other contracts at the Schuylkill Arsenal, a U S Army supply depot, continued with testimony from Maj. Strong and inspectors Chariton and Beckett. Chariton recalled a $2000 bribe offer to pass inferior goods, while Beckett said he stamped subpar items under orders. Inquiries extended to Loeb Lipper & Co and Theodore Seifert, who denied charges.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkis’ Arsenal
United States Army
Frederick
Strong
Abé Inspecti Gener
Cosmeneau
Robert Chariton
Beckett
Dssistant
Gene
Chariton
Arsenal
Charlton
Leah
Strone
Loeb
Local Court Finds Man Guilty In Public Disorder Case
In Poltes Court Center Berkee Ryan, charged with drunkenness and gang membership, was found guilty. He threatened attendants near the corner of H streets northeast. A fine of seven dollars was imposed. Auction of housekeeping effects from residence 1002 NW will occur tomorrow at 10:37 a.m. by loan&Co.
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Ryan
Poltes Court
Berkee
Getond
Smith Fitstera
Aoki
loan&Co
Trains Collide Near Macon In Fatal Collision
A head-on crash two miles from Macon between a northbound Central of Georgia passenger train and a southbound freight at 5 o clock today killed two people and seriously injured several others. Injured include Robarts, Coppedge, Will Jordan, Lens Taylor, and I. W. Nash among Macon residents. The wreck resulted from a misunderstanding of orders. an investigation will follow by the superintendent.
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Macon
Aus
U Macon
Qreman
Will Jordan
Eiveman
Lens Taylor
I. W. Nash
Seri Ye
Will. Nold
Injured Nickel Plate wreck victims improving at Lorain hospital
Cleveland August 14 reports say all injured survivors at Lorain are out of immediate danger, with two exceptions. R H Weara of Findlay had a leg amputated but is recovering from shock. Coroner French may hold an inquest with State railroad official J S Morris. eight Italian victims to be buried next Tuesday.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lorain
O'Weara
Findlay
French
Elyria
Michenen
Morris
Columbus
Mindig
Active volcano discovered in Nevada by cattlemen
Reno men Messie McClure Wheeler and Sommers report an active volcano in Rye Patch, Wymbohit County, Nevada. They traced lava flows and gold rocks around the crater, noting rumblings and molten lava as evidence of activity.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Messie
McClure
Firepower marksmen pace for rapid shots at varying ranges
Sergt Hamilton of the Tenth Cavalry leads a drill with a ten to thirty second shot limit at up to seventy five yards. Top scorers include Corporal Michael Kelly of First Battalion Engineers, Fourth Cavalry rider Berg John Jo Duerda, Lewis Adams of the Fifteenth Cavalry, Sgt Daniel O Connell, Lt Jay P Hopking, Lt Richard H Poillon Jr, Capt Gol Sixth Cavalry and Capt Pegram Whitworth. Special train and bathing amusements announced for Chesapeake Beach with Haley's Band.
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Sergt. Hamilton
Tenth Cavalry
Jn Getanes
Peret. D
Michael Kelly
Corps of ‘Egineers
Firse Tseut
J. E B. Stedje
Fourth Cavalry
Berg
John Jo Duerda
Fifteenth Cavalry
Lewis M. “Adams
Enamedra
Daniel O’connell
Thirteenth Pvalry
Jay
P. Hopking
Artillery Corps
Crisis in Peace Negotiations Disrupts Venesusta Dealings
News of Virginia and Maryland reports turmoil in crisis talks. Chinese boycott and army contracts charged dominate the political landscape. Editorials, gossip from European capitals, and naval notes fill the issue alongside financial and commercial updates and typhoid trends.
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Venesusta
News of
Virginia
Maryland
é—Baitorial
Navy Astaire
Beithcng
Roland
Alteriburg—Serial
Typhoia
Rhinock Libel Case Postponed In New York Court
Representative Rhinock of Kentucky appeared at the Tombs Court with Robert A. Irving publisher of the New Yorker to pursue libel charges over a story linking Rhinock and Nick Longworth to Miss Roosevelt’s Cincinnati visit. The editor Criswell’s death and a possible author named Ron were noted. adjournment set for October 16.
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Washington Post
New York
Rhinock
Kentucky
Tombs Court
Robert A. Irving
The
New Yorker
Nick Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Criswell
Bretel
Ron
Covington
San Francisco
Krotel
Representatioe Rhinock
Taft Party Arrives in Iloilo on US Warship Logan
The Taft Roosevelt party, including Secretary of War Taft and Miss Roosevelt, arrived from Manila aboard the Logan. A large reception by the local governor, Navy, and citizens greeted them with bands. The party will stay aboard until tomorrow morning and a grand reception is planned. Chinese provincial viceroys inquired about visits, signaling preparations for suitable receptions. The Federal party has accepted Taft's stance on Philippines policy and will revise its platform accordingly.
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Ekwantung
Kwangan
Manila
Taft
United States
Palippines
Hanna for Shaw's Place In Treasury Hinted by Indiana GOP
Special to The Washington Moat from Indianapolis reports six weeks of quiet moves urging Hugh H. Hanna to succeed Secretary Shaw in the Treasury. Hanna met key financiers and politicians in Washington while promoting monetary legislation and has drawn nationwide support. He has not yet been presented to the President, though Cabinet officials are said to have shown interest. Hanna is on friendly terms with the President.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Hugh H. Hanna
Shaw
Treasury
Department
Hanna
Child Burned To Death In Baltimore Tenement Fire
In Baltimore on August 14 seven year old Ida Manner died after dropping a lit match on gasoline drippings feeding a can, causing an explosion that enveloped her. Her mother, distraught, attempted to jump from the third story of the tenement into Jones Falls but was dragged back by neighbors.
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Baltimore
Ida Manner
Jones Falls
Mrs Peter Dailey Dies at Bath Beach Home
Mrs Peter F Dailey wife of the comedian died suddenly this morning of heart disease at her sister Mrs William H West’s Bath Beach home. She was 41, maiden name May Hanley, never on stage, married twelve years ago. Also noted are references to literary figures and a Peruvian death, plus a bank savings habit message.
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New York
Peter F. Dailey
William H. West
Bath Beach
West
John
Train Struck Auto Killings At Vermont Crossing
Harris Lindsley deputy New York Police Commissioner and Miss Evelyn P. Willing of Chicago were killed when their touring car was struck by a Rutland Railroad train near Bennington Vermont. Chauffeur Ambrose Cramer and Mr Adamson were injured. the wreck left the locomotive overturned and the rails torn. Miss Willing and Lindsley were to marry next week. he later noted for politics and law in Washington and New York society.
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Bennington
Rutland
Harris Lindsley
New York City
Evelyn P. Willing
Chicago
Pikes Crossing
Manchester
Williamstown
Mass
Rutland Railroad
Burlington
William Sibley
William Mangan
Curve
Lindsley
Miss Willing
Adamson
Sibley
Mangan
Mr. Lindsley
Mark Skinner
Willing
Judge Skinner
Pasadena
Cal
Henry J. Willing
Marehalk Field & Co
Skinner
van T. Adamson
Misa Evelyn Prp
Henry Z. Willing
Mr. Willing
Mark 3. Willing
Rush Street
Goociety
New York
Washington Post
Nashville
Tenn
New England
Harris
Tennessee
Columbia University
George Washington University
Washington
Princeton
Senate
Twelfth Regiment
Porto Rico
Bureau of Repaira and Supplies
Misa Willibe
Girdlers
Princeton Club
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Russo-Chinese Bank
Haley
Chesapeake Beach
Portland, Oreg
Ve. Lewis
Claris
Smiyser
Army Corps
Ierusep
Asbury Park
Woods
Georgia
Nova Scotia
North Sydney
Army
Shea
Teamsters
Many Sega
the. International - “Brotherhood
Yereive Weekly
Arecorpense
the . International. Organisation
Lorain, Ohio
Spe
Cial
Taft Party
Iloilo
Hana
Secretary of the Treasury
Peter Dailey
Commedian
Oan Bart
Bima
Reru
Modesto
Basadre
London
Edinburgh
Ins
Union Trust Co
New. York
Canada
Kingston
Ottawa
Onterio
Canadien Militia Council
Great Lakes
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Chase's
Libbey & Co, 6Th
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