Sagamore Hill Focuses Peace Talks With Two Emperors
President Roosevelt maintains near constant contact with St Petersburg and Tokyo as peace talks proceed via Sagamore Hill. Baron Kaneko meets the President in Oyster Bay. Japan signals limited concessions left for Russia. Dispatches suggest a possible principle agreement with rocky terms and uncertain prospects for immediate Portsmouth deliberations.
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Meyer
Optimists at Portsmouth Hope for Peace Despite Uncertain Treaty
Reports from Portsmouth NH on August 25 say optimists believe a peace accord is possible despite a money dispute. Influential figures from missions note the real issue is funds, amid praise for conference progress. Russians here question Japan's Pacific influence and a stronger US role in Asia as Baron de Rosen and Witte press for updates.
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Russians Confident on Peace Move Basis in Manchuria
St Petersburg August 24 reports a peaceful settlement in Manchuria with no indemnity, possibly Sakhalin payments instead. Indicates no Portsmouth session today and suggests further adjournment as a sign peace talks continue. Ambassador Meyer has not received Washington messages. Roosevelt may contact the Emperor via the American envoy.
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Grand Jury Indicts Holmes and Allies in Cotton Leak Case
United States District Attorney Morgan H. Beach announces indictments against Edwin Holmes Jr Peckham and Haas over a cotton crop leak scheme. Haas surrenders to U S Marshal in New York with $10,000 bail. Holmes to surrender as court hears conspiracy charges under Revised Statutes section 640.
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Holmes Fired Over Crop Report Leakage Probe
In advance of official figures Holmes matched the later published crop report. After the Geerat Berville agents submitted their report Holmes was dismissed and his testimony was sent to the Department of Justice to pursue criminal prosecutions of those alleged to be involved in the leakage.
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Mysterious trunk thefts linked to Calif ornia group
Chicago police arrest Roy Aldrick also known as Roy Espey and three women giving names including Daldy Deal from Denver. They face charges of stealing from a Masonic Temple store and police recovered hundreds of trunks and bags with costly clothing and toilet articles.
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Eighteen Dead in Flood Sweeps Colorado Canyon
A sudden flood in Tabasco Colorado swept away Austrian and Italian miners and families. Eighteen are dead or missing with six bodies recovered, including a mother and infant. Names include Harry ONeal Charles Amboldt and Miss Pannid Floyd. Witnesses say there was no warning. Wreckage lines the Arroya for miles.
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Pope Withdraws Pope Cars From Track Racing
Special to The Washington Post reports Col. Albert A Pope president of Pope Manufacturing Company withdrew all racing cars from track events due to the high number of auto accidents this season. Hartford, Connecticut. August.
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RACE WAR IN INDIANA AT CARLISLE DESTROYS BAPTIST CHURCH
In Vincennes Indiana dynamite destroyed the negro Baptist Church in Carlisle early today amid threats of expulsion of all blacks if arrests occur Bloodhounds are on the case. Gardner Defeats Ryan In San Francisco Jimmy Gardner of Lowell wins a 15 round bout over Buddy Ryan at Colma weighing 142 pounds. Weekend excursion fare offered by Baltimore and Ohio to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean City New Jersey from Friday to Tuesday with half fare to Chesapeake Beach and child day discounts.
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Roosevelt dives Long Island Sound aboard Plunger article
President Roosevelt rode the submarine torpedo boat Plunger in Long Island Sound near Oyster Bay August 24. He stayed aboard about three hours as Plunger submerged to fifty minutes, demonstrated diving and torpedo readiness while a storm raged above.
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Potomac River Rises as Severe Storm Hits Baltimore
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports torrential rains causing three inches of rain in 24 hours. Potomac River at Williamsport rises a foot per hour and Conococheague Creek threatens overflow. Rail lines submerged and electric rail traffic halted near Funks Town. Baltimore endures heavy thunderstorm darkness with rainfall totaling about 1.24 inches by noon.
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Foresters Pass Resolution Favoring Japanese Exclusion
In Buffalo New York the Foresters of America at their biennial convention unanimously approved a resolution favoring exclusion of Japanese from the United States, following Chinese exclusion lines. The resolution was introduced by E L Wolfe of California.
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Brighter Prospect and Prison Visit Featured in Today’s Issue
Page highlights include Peace Prospect and brighter outlook. Maustician Holmes to surrender. President on submarine pringer. Woman and Middies visit today. Loomis to go to Brasil. Reply of the Equitable. Bile Deys for Envoys and reciprocity chiefs. Yellow fever held in check. Rockville Fair closes with fewer croaks. Scotland unfriendly to strangers. Roosevelt on ethics of athletics. Entries for the Futurity. Chemist had fifty wives. Virginia and Maryland news. Health and typhoid notes. Church merger plan and Guardsmen recuperating. Postal card output for year.
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Woodward Must Resign Over Outburst at League Convention
Atlanta moves to oust Mayor James G Woodward after an outburst at the Municipal League convention in Toledo with plans to impeach if he refuses to resign. The council also votes to apologize to Mayor Dunne and Chicago for the incident amid ongoing controversy over Woodward as a former mayor and continued political clashes.
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Foraker Makes Peace Pact Aiding Republican Succe ss
New York Aug 2 Senator Foraker resting with family in Marg nolia Mass consents to enter Ohio campaign for Herricks re election likely to speak in every county and become campaign central figure. Peace envoy report says Republican unity possible with limited defection. Anti-Saloon League opposition noted and rural support praised.
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Pardon sought for burglar who saved woman's honor
A New York woman seeks a governor pardon for a college student serving three years in Sing Sing for attempted burglary. The woman, widow and Newark family member, portrays the student as innocent who acted to protect her honor after her husband found him in their apartment. She has paid blackmail and asks attorney Hansen to petition Gov Higgins.
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Peace efforts praised by American Bar Association
The American Bar Association unanimously adopted resolutions praising President Roosevelt for his efforts to end the Russo Japanese War, urging continued endeavors to aid those seeking peace. Officers were elected: President George R. Peck, Secretary John Hinckley, Treasurer Frederick E. Wadhams, with an executive committee including M. S. Dickinson, Ralph W. Breck enridge, C A Munroe, Theodora Barnett, and William P. Breen. The annual banquet in Norfolk drew about 200 members with Justice Brown and Justice White speaking on the jury system.
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