Gossip at Wentworth Hotel Reveals Multilingual Mood
In Portsmouth on August 15, guests at the Wentworth mingle in Russian Japanese French and English. Baron Rosen reads alone while Barroff analyzes, Savarin plays tennis, and mixers Takashita Hanihara lead Japanese talk. A Buenos Aires correspondent arrives as a bedroom set raffle stirs interest and London Times is noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Rosen
Newzpaper
Savarina
Baroff
Sato, Taka~shite
Hanihara
Portamoutt
Washington Post
Portsmouth
N. H
Wentworth
Peace Party
Siebert
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Lost Legion
Prado
Havana
St. Petersburg
Cape Town
Meyer
Angel
Macy
Oshkosh
Battle Creek
New York
Noo Yawk
Makimoto
Savarin
Rye Hkead
Barroff
Arso
Astairs
Buenos Ayres
Africa
Capes
The
Alma Ammount
Tokyo
Neva
Todlay
the Times
New York Times
London Times
Marriage and Death Notices In The Washington Post
Notices state that marriage and death notices will be printed simultaneously at no extra charge in multiple major newspapers on request, including The New York Times Boston Globe and other listed papers.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Co’rier
Cincinnat
Quirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
BT. Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
T. Paul Pioneer-Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Russian Relief in Portsmouth Talks Near End
From St. Petersburg Aug 16 Associated Press reports the plenipotentiaries at Portsmouth delayed one major point and pressed others. Russia’s 4s sagged slightly as hope rose that the conference might not rupture. Officials kept quiet while rumors of compromise on Sakhalin and indemnity circulated, with Japan said to seek payment for rights gained by occupation.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Portsmouth
Gakhatin Island
Russia
M. Witta
Sakhalin
Count Lemundorff
Peterhof
Foreign Office
Japan
Envoi peace envoys endure strenuous schedule in Portsmouth
Peace envoys and their suites in Portsmouth endure a strenuous routine with ten conference sessions since arrival, long hours, little rest, and virtually no recreation. cables reach Europe and the Far East daily, as two direct telephone systems are installed to speed communications between hotel and navy yard conference rooms.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Europe
Far East
Peirce
Diplomatic Room Renovation At State Department
The Diplomatic Room in the State Department will be refurbished in anticipation of a possible Washington treaty signing if Portsmouth peace talks succeed. The room’s furnishings and carpets will be upgraded to reflect its dignity after years of wear.']="
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State Department
Washington
Portsmouth
Russian Jewish Emancipation Plea Seeks US Aid
A lengthy letter from Simon Wolf to M Witte appeals for liberating Russian Jews to win American backing and avoid a broader crisis. It argues Jews control world finance, urge policy reform in Russia, and propose immigration and economic ties to strengthen imperial stability and allied opinion.
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Russia
United States
M."witte
Simon Wolf
Board of Delegates
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Korostovets
Washington
D. C
M. Witte
Regis Hotel
New York City
Bosrt
Srighta
Yam
Aussia
England
France
Germany
Italy
Cassini
Rusai
President of 2M Witte Not Yet Piled This Jetter
Fragmentary note references a President of 2M Witte and an unsettled matter described as not yet piled. Mentions wine, meat, and awaiting action with a cryptic tone, leaving key names and context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer
Witte
Jetter
Fruseia and Geetred Banking Talk in War Era
Fruseia and Geetred bankers discuss loans to Hiesia amid anti Jewish sentiment. A non Jewish banking house representative notes desire for America as a refuge. The article outlines tensions and the role of banking in the regional conflict.
Abdication Rumors Surface In Imperial Circles
A fragmentary dispatch from St Petersburg reports a rumor that the Czar may abdicate soon in favor of his son. Government circles mention the possible role of the grand duke and the imperial family in the succession, amid unconfirmed talks across Berlin and Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hia-Son
Dimpetch
Washington Post- Berlin
St. Petersburg
Tageblatt
Big
Shalatiarss
SrToeEncy
Wiil
Imperial
Natantine Constantinovitch
Landing Party Re pulses Russians in Tartary Straits
A Japanese detachment attacked Russians guarding Laszarcba Point in the Tartary Straits on August 13. Marines landed but faced a forest ambush, with one Japanese killed and four wounded. Russians were dispersed. An east Sakhalin torpedo-boat destroyer captured eighteen men and telegraph gear at the telegraph office. Japanese forces in Manchuria reported a reconnaissance along the Kirinma railway line, driving in Russian outposts. eleven Russians killed and ten captured on August 12.
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Siberian
Tokyo
Admiral Batachan
Laszarcba Point
Tartary Straits
Sakhalin Island
Manchuria
Fusen
Kirinma
Chang Tui
Kington
Godsyadanh
Eee Chassanrs
Prokopo Sentenced to Hang in Viborg Court Martial
A Viborg court martial sentenced Prokopo for fatally shooting Col Kre marenko chief of police. He refused to plead outside a Finnish court, witnesses would testify only before a Finnish judge. Outside, 5000 demonstrators gathered at the governor’s house amid mob threats. A dragoon regiment was sent to reinforce the garrison as tensions rose. Nearby Odessa reports the military procurator appealed a court martial ruling sentencing two boys aged eight and a girl aged seven to penal servitude for possession of explosives.
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Viborg
Finland
Prokopo
Kremarenko
Odessa
Durbin Dinamite Blast Kills Eight In Camp
At a camp six miles from Durbin West Virginia the Cockland Iron Railway terminus was blown up by dynamite between 1 and 2 AM. Eight sleeping laborers were killed and their bodies blown apart. No solid clue to the perpetrators, though authorities suspect the same trio linked to a Gladys race riot. Italians employed by Dunlevy Bros. were at work on a Chesapeake and Ohio extension nearby. The area is terror stricken. improvised morgue already set up in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Viking
W. Va
Durbin
Cockl ‘and Iron
Gladys
Dunlevy Bros
Chesapeake and Ohios Road
Trnlene Fe 4
Moon Satellite Confirmed by Eclipse Photographs
Cambridge August 15 Observations from Harvard Observatory confirm the moon's satellite existence by photographs of the recent eclipse. Professor Bickering stated the satellite was steadily photographed and that the moon was obscured for two hours.
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Washington ‘Post
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
Bickering
Hagan
Quai’ Nh
Enythi
Welentifie
Concerniog Fey
Witte and Komura face difficult talks in Manchuria
In high level talks the Japanese demand for territorial terms and indemnities clashes with Russian insistence on a framework. Witte advises cautious concessions, seeking Emperor guidance. A possible co domination plan is deemed impractical. Paris reports warn that indemnity would end negotiations. A passenger from the Mongolia brings word of the peace conference readiness.
Messenger Boy Hurt After Alley Bicycle Crash
James Nilehas, a Postal-Telegraph messenger boy, was struck by a street car after speeding through an alley at Fourteenth and Pennsylvania avenues. He suffered bruises to his body and legs but was not seriously hurt and returned home after treatment at Urgency Hospital. Police note that messenger boys riding through the alley at high speed have collided with pedestrians and danger arises at street crossings.
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James Nilehas
Postal -Teleark -Méssenger
Urgency Hobspital
Fourteenth
Pennsylvarnia Avenue
Nifehan
Feridar
Engineer Harry Newman Hurt In Locomotive Accident
Hospital surgeons reported on Monday night that engineer Harry Newman, pinned under a locomotive for over an hour after a Pennsylvanian hallroad crash near the navy yard, was in serious but hopeful condition. Doctors at Casualty Hospital said he was expected to recover, with further tests to determine extent of injuries.
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Harry’ Newman
Harry ‘Newman
Navy
Casualty
Women to Rule Industry and the Fate of Men
A historical ponder on women’s rise in industry over the past two decades. It discusses a claimed shift of labor from men to women and children, predicting a future where men return to farming as women drive industrial progress. The piece cites rising female employment, social concerns, and notes Chicago figures and convention proceedings.
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America
Guilarett
Fbh
Grea
Edger T. Davies
Chicago
George FP. Codd
Reat Fee Davies
L. A "Chi
Tittve - Tate
Sarah Wiley
Auto Tragedy Near Bennington Claims Two Victims
Details emerge from Pike's crossing accident in Bennington as chauffeur Jesse Adamson testifies the Mercedes car was moving about fifteen miles per hour uphill when the train struck. Miss Evelyn Willing and Harris Lindsley died. inquest to continue. Lindsley, a former Washington lawyer and Metro politan Club member, was engaged to Miss Willing.
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Adamson
Bennington
Washington Foat
Manchester
Pike's Crossing
Harris Lindsley
New York City
Evelyn P. ‘Willing
Chicago
Hutland
Miss Willing
Ambrose’ Cramer
Adachsen
Rutland
Washington
Lindsley
Metropolitan Club
Harris
Tennessee
Columbian
George Washington, University
Columbia College
New York
Princeton University
Lindpley
Twelfth
New York Regiment
Porto Rico
State Senate
Strollers
Princeton Clubs
Hively Pierrepont Willing
Recipricity Conference Opens in Chicago Delegates Arrive
Delegates from across the country gathered in Chicago for the reciprocity conference to discuss foreign trade relations. Leaders of various commercial and manufacturing groups met at the Auditorium Annex, planning organization and hinting at tariff views while delaying formal positions on specific products.
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Chicago
Unsure report on William Sanger at Oyster Bay
A fragmentary notice from Oyster Bay provides no clear details about William Sanger of New York. The readable text offers minimal context and no concrete actions or outcomes.
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Oyster Bay
Loontis
William
Sanger
New York
War Department charges filed against Mad Taggart
Fragmentary note indicates charges were entered at the War Department and reference to Mad Taggart. No action will occur until the termination of the current cult related matters.
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War Department
Taggart
Names listed for awarding in regional notice
Joseph G Carlson and Baith Lindstedt, George Lucsre and Mary L Taylor, award P Newman and Ella M Buttr, John H Wawaley and Beatrice Lewis, Richard Shields and Mary C Mack. Francis Herbert and Jennte Minor. Charlea Py Knowies and Lavinia H Gand. Themes Wright of Charles County, Mattiewell of Westsnoreland County.
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Joseph G. Carlson
Baith Lindstedt
George Lucsre
Mary L. Taylor
Award P. Newman
Ella M. Buttr
John H. Wawaley
Beatrice Lewis
Richard Shields
Mary C. Mack
Francis ‘Herbert
Jennte Minor
Charlea Py Knowies
Lavinia H. Gand
Themes Wright
Charles County
Mattiewell
Westsnoreland County
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Carroll—Cassbpll
St. Patrick's Church
Baltimore
Father Ryan
Patrick J. Cargell
Clara V. Cassell
Washington, D. C
Gaede
Charles R. Gaede
Lottie Gaede
T. 8
Sergeon
Seventh Street
Li Street
Samuel Strider
Winchester
Gefferson County
Miller
Emma Henrietta
Mary Miler
Brightwood Avenue
Prospect All
Wirtz
Virginia
Louise
Elita
Theodore
Ida Wirtz
Bey
U Street
London
Undertakers
A. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
Telephone
North
George P. Zurhorst
Telethoan
Komura
Canada
Victoria
W. Scott
Baron Komura
Uel
Chase
Lendid Vandevibe
St. Regis
Ma ‘Witte
Fortemouth
Kqrostoverz, Secretarir
Wola Pizin
Mr. Wolfe
Ated
Rimo
STRET
Huasan
Te Iy
Sapan
Baron Hesen
Peterof
St. .Petersburg
Fuasia
Kurlies
Paris
Awho
San Francisco
Mongolia
Beron Staelme Holstein
Peking
Messenger Boy
Kuppentiner
Stein-Bloch
Hamburger Bros
Avenue N. W
HERP
Newbro' Ss
Edward Sth
Pa. Ave
Afflece
Prom’ Er
Egryna
ECO
Depf. H
Detroit
Mich
Ae and Retail Drug Store
Pbatber Chops
HUB Furniture CO. 5, & Cor
D &Ts
Addresa
United Statesity Company
7Th St
la. Aves
Health Office Record
Antife Brooks
Burns
Samuel Butler
Wash
Asyl Hoap
Mary A Ford
Hope.ave
Mouths
W.godderd
Celena He
Ridge
Elizabeth ‘Hughes
Asyl
Kate Johnson
Snow
Thomas Johann
St. Arp
Deloria Laport
John L. Marsden
Margaret Mooney
Providence Hospital
Hope Morrin
4Th St
Henry
Mcphene
Teving Pl
Theodore Peyton
Potomac River
Samuel Scott
Goat Alley
Adelbert B. Bimons
Massa. Ne
Harry Smithson
Louise Stewart
Beant
Jannie ‘Taylor
Orig
Lacy White
St. Ann's Int
Albany
Goev. Higgins
Frank M. Hodge
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Hodge
Angelo Depochs
Holmesbury
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