No Progress Made in Peace Talks Over Sakhalin
Portsmouth Aug 17 pessimism dominates the peace conference as no progress is reported on key issues Sakhalin and indemnity. Witte leans to adjournment while Komura seeks time to consult his government. Officials note both sides unwilling to yield both points, with possible Roosevelt intervention teased if the talks collapse.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Baron Komura
Usaiese
Witte
Russia
Far East
T. “Petersburg
Japan
M. Witte
St. Petersburg
Peirce
Mir
Sato
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Baron de Rosen
Russtad ‘Plenipatshilary
M. de Martens
Ermaler
M. Pokouilof
M. Shipoff
Roug~sine
Peterhof
Sakhalin
Pagn
British and German Talks Weighed by Paris Sources
Aug. 17 Paris dispatch notes growing unease over Franco German negotiations and speculation that Britain believes Germany aims to form a new alliance. The report cites official and diplomatic chatter about possible shifts in European alignments amid uncertain prospects.
Fever outbreak reports from New Orleans area
New Orleans fever developments show 1 238 total cases to date with 18 deaths and 262 total cases under treatment. The U.S. marine hospital service reports discovery of yellow fever nests in Laplace and Mississippi Coast outlets leading to quarantines and intensified river parish investigations.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Anida
White
Paderteleel
Mississippi City
Midway
Mississippi
Gulfport
Laplace
Lai
Meinig
Nnetie
Misileatppi Clay
New Orleana
St. John
Ty Dua
Corput
United States Marine Hospital
Gervics
St.’ John Ld
St.’ John
Minty
Louisiang State Board of Health
Miesiestop
Jeter Aheré
St. Charles
Palermo
United, States
Portland
Oreg
Retaen
Fenndytvan
Lowi Poattiorin
Tragic river wreck leaves multiple dead near May
Survivors describe panic as a steamer sinks five miles from May. About seven bodies were recovered tonight and at least three more are expected to be brought to Norfolk tomorrow morning. Edward Aoity of Greenville is reported injured. several passengers remain unaccounted as wreckers continue search.
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Woleton
Edward Aoity
Greenvik Eiision
Okaeme
Norfolk
Dream of the Modern Aladdin Tale From New York
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a tale and venues in New York with references to Wines Htbom and Sparkill. Details are incomplete but suggest a sensational or literary item presented in a period newspaper format. No clear individuals, organizations, or concrete events are identifiable from the readable fragments.
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Tient
Yoompson
Sparkill
New York
Simcel
Mexico Grants Land and Relenbes Approval
Fragmentary text indicates Mexico approves land grants and related protections. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but mentions land, approvals, and protective measures. Key entities and dates are not legible.
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México
Fragmented OCR notes on a crime scene and investigations
The text records an apparent crime with unnamed suspects, an assailant, and a coroner's inquiry. It references Bathing at Chenapennl Mec, crabbing, selling, and a round trip sale involving excursions. Details are fragmented and difficult to verify.
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Ake Wes
Local Confession and Tragedy Reported
Fragmentary notes from Philafelphis August 17 describe a confession by Joigh A f to-day, a suicide attempt and subsequent tragedy. The narrative mentions Thomas prostrated and a revelation that the brother-in-law’s true name was Thompson. Family authorities weigh the statehood claim amid the confusion.
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Thomas Ia
Thomas
Thompson
Fragmentary notes on planetary orbits and theorists
Fragmentary OCR text discusses theories of planetary motion including Moulton Chamberlain and spirals. It mentions accepted theories up to the present, with references to terms like spiral and orbits, and notes confusion or garbled phrases about authors and dates.
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Titsiougo
Tiy Chamberlain
Moulton
Sai Moulton
Chamberlain
Norway votes for dissolution with lopsided result
Returns from the referendum in Christiania show 368,200 votes for dissolution and 184 against. The decisive margin pleases Storthing leaders and stirs strong interest ahead of future political moves.
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Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Storthing
St DE Aia
Cret
Envoys Disagree Again and Panic Follows Wreck Report
An updated index from today lists disputes among envoys sparking public panic after a maritime wreck. The document mentions casualties including forty Black individuals and references financial and commercial entries, plus district reports and notices.
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Ebail Gaiman
Gonsip
Buryeyara
Printer Strikes Considered by Eight Hour Committee
Dispatches report the eight hour committee of the International Typographical Convention recommending a strike starting January 4, 1906 against employers who refuse the new hours. Samuel Gompers addresses union agencies urging solidarity. Shelby Smith, once a leading figure in printer politics, is expelled by the Toronto convention vote. Smith formerly led a Trades Union paper in Philadelphia and aimed to reorganize the International Union’s factions, provoking tensions among locals.
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Samuel Gompers
Toronto
Columbia, Typographical Union
Shelby Smith
Internadorsal
beopoRranet
Atte Ware
Philadephis
Salon News
Epetunion
Onal Union
Tim
Dal Ayes
Roaventions
Vice President Fairbanks Visits Summer School in New York
Aug 17 Plattehureg Ny Vice President and Mrs Charles W Fairbanks visited the Catholic Summer School of America at Clifton Haven New York arriving by yacht party amid cheers. Notables including Supreme Court Justice Brewer Speaker Cannon and Senator Hemenway attended. The VP received an informal program and addressed the crowd before continuing to Rutland for a reception at Algonquin Club.
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Joseph G.” Cannon
Hemenway
Indiana
David ¥. Fos
Stirlington
ConeTeaana Rib
Br. D. J. MeMghan
Brewer
Dent Fairbaniks
Algonquin
Rutland
Court Admits Affectionate Letters Written by Taggart to Wife
In Wooster Ohio August 17 court proceedings closed defense proof with letters from Capt Taggart to his wife showing affection and hope for reconciliation. The reading of wartime letters drew testimony from army officers praising his devotion to family and children.
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Bim
Wooster
Ohio
Capt. Taggart
Hit
Sterling
Smyser
Maj
Taggartes
Taggart
T. Fagwart
Williams in Erad Washington Rogue Champion Defeated
Special to The Washington Post from Norwich. Aug. 17 charts show Washington as the rogue champion entering the national tournament with a clean record. In today’s game against Herold Bosworth of New London, the ball went in after Bosworth needed one more point to win, giving Washington the victory. Hogeland of Wilmington lost to Wahby of Washington, and Bred Jones fell to C Mr Bryant of Washington. Wahby defeated veteran Prof. Jacobus of Springfield Mass. The event will conclude tonight with a band concert. Weekend excursion info to Atlantic City and Ocean City listed.
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Washington
Washington Post
Norwich
Cent
Herold Bosworth
New London
Bosworth
Han
Hogeland
Wilmington
Wahbly
Jones
Mr Bryant
Wahly
Jacobus
Springfield
Mass
New Tariff Plan Inspired by Reciprocity Debate
Chicago august discussion launches American Reciprocal Tariff League with a 15 member committee to promote reciprocity as a national policy. Governor Cummins of Iowa leads fiery defense while speakers from Omaha Detroit Pennsylvania Indiana and others outline tariffs to aid export trade amid German French measures and rising continental barriers. The debate centers on retaliation versus reciprocal treaties as a path to increased foreign trade and farmer relief.
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Chicago
Terence
United States
American Reciprocal Tariff League
Gimli
Congress
A B. Cummins
Iowa
A. B. Farathar
Orya
France
Germany
Europe
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