Czar’s Final Word Envoys Parley on Peace Talks
Portsmouth August 26 Russian and Japanese envoys extended talks on war ends. Moscow pressed for division of Sakhalin and indemnity while Japan sought full control. adjournment until Monday sparked cautious hope yet no clear agreement. President’s humanitarian suggestions were transmitted to both sides as baron Komura and Witte maneuvered for a favorable settlement.
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Czar
Sakhalin
Witte—Bass
Portsmouth
N. H
Joepan
Russia
M Witte
Baron Komura
A. Witte
Peterhof
Meyer
Bakbelin
Thi
M. Witte
Japan
Nicholas
Geis
Eotire
Phe Ieee Uor Jietetit
Dapenese
Tarndaht
Pha
Baron Kaneko
Wuehlda
New York
Oyster Bay
Tipher
Uchida
Lt Ia
Japa
Tiunipotentiaries
Lord Curzon's Resignation Sparks Imperial Debate in London
London reports show mixed opinion on Lord Curzon as viceroy of India with strong condemnation of the government’s handling. Spectator criticizes cabinet for undermining civil control, transferring army decisions to an inexperienced officer and weakening imperial order, warning of a fragile future under a weak viceroy.
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Spedial Gubla
Washington Post
London
Lord Gurson
India
Lord Kitchener
Guless
the Spectator
Curgen
Thay
Mayor Woodward defiant amid impeachment threat in Atlanta
Special to the Washington Post. In Toledo Ohio August 46 Mayor Woodward of Atlanta mocked council action to impeach him over an alleged misconduct and attack on Chicago Mayor Dunne. He refused to resign or concede fault, claiming he has championed public utility benefits for his city and would return to Atlanta after traveling tonight.
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Atlanta
Washington
Toledo
Ohio
Woodward
Dunne
Chicago
American League of Municipalities
Woman stops jail break with revolver in Warrick County
Special to The Washington Post Indianapolis Aug 6 Sheriff Howard Ward returns home to find his jail threatened as his wife Mra Ward stands outside with a drawn revolver. Five prisoners crouch near a hole in the wall large enough for a man to crawl through. She fires to deter escape and guards the corridor. The eight inmates were charged with burglary and horse stealing. two are described as desperate.
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Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Howard Ward
Warrick County
Mra Ward
Ave
Three Die in Hotel Maranacook Fire in Maine
Fire at Hotel Maranacook in Maranacook Maine killed Jammah Martin aged thirty five and Mrs Martin aged thirty two along with two others. Four were injured including one critically. Clerk Boutwell suffered burns while guiding guests to safety. Cause not stated and pneumonia fears rise for a guest from exposure.
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Maranacook
Jamhah Martin
Auburndaie
Masa
Martin
Add Mre Martii
Lijuradi
Hassati
Sented
Nuils
Tae
W. Meewan
Broolyn
Mr. Maxwell
Ankie
Robert Boutwell
Tote Cluri
Frisco Slim Freed Then Re-Arrested in Maryland
The Williamsburg safeblower known as Frisco Slim was acquitted of safe cracking and re arrested by a Pinkerton man on burglary charges in Maryland. A Williamsburg magistrate ruled the Pinkerton evidence insufficient to detain him, and Slim disappeared after release. Maryland officers arrived in the colonial capital and learned the prisoner had vanished, much to their disgust.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Frisco Slim
Williamsburg
Pinkerton
Maryland
Land fraud indictments in Oregon grand jury action
Portland, Aug 2. A federal grand jury returned true bills against Claude F. Thayer and several other operators in Oregon land frauds, with the crime nearing a deadline. The cases involve large timber land values, surpassing prior prosecutions.
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Portland
Oreg
Oregon
Claude F. Thayer
Tilamok
Thayer
Bond Not Put Up By Holmes In Indictment Case
Edwin Holmes Jr a former Department of Agriculture statistician under indictment for conspiracy over crop reports failed to appear in court as promised. District Attorney Beach expressed strong dissatisfaction, a warrant was issued for his arrest on sight, and attorney Lester claimed Holmes would be produced Monday. Lester explained delays and asserted Holmes never supplied advance crop report information, maintaining his innocence.
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Beach
Lester
Edwin 8. Holmes, Jr
Department of Agriculture
Holmes
Morgan H. Beach
Mr. Beach
Federal Grand Jury
Keater
Hia
Far West
BiacHent
Washington State
Farm hand surrenders to be hanged for Virginia murder
Carl Zarble, a Gloucester County farm hand, surrendered to Sheriff Wilson T. Jones and asked to be hanged after admitting to killing James Jeffries in Virginia during a quarrel on January 19 last year. Virginia authorities were notified, a reward offered, and Zarble is jailed in Woodbury awaiting action.
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Camden
N. J
Carl Zarble
Wilson T. Jones
Gloucester County
Zarble
Virginia
John Rambo
James Jeffries
Woodbury
Turnkey Arrested in Post Office Robbery Escape Case
In La Crosse Wisconsin Postal Inspector Frazer reports arrest of Turnkey Childers on charge of aiding the escape of Hart Trainer and Andrew Cunningham, two noted post office robbers. Investigations allege $400 paid by wives of the criminals for outside help and tools, with Childers later pressured to free Cunningham. Crane, the remaining gang member, confessed details. Childers pleads not guilty and has prior prison record.
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Washington Post
la Cross
Wis
Frazer
Childers
Hart Trainer
Andrew Cunningham
United States
James Crafe
la Crosse County
Stoddard
Cunningham
Ikewlae
Bath
la Grosse
Tappedar Brager
Trainer
Laral
Alty
Paul
Crane
Scott
RS Rithe Senet
Wuasell's Ice Cream Advertises Purest Flavor Prompt Service
An advertisement proclaims Wuasell's Ice Cream as the purest and smoothest with prompt service at 1427 North Avenue.
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Wuasell
Wife confesses to murder of Buffalo husband at police station
Carrie Honer widow of John A. Honer says she killed her spouse with carbolic acid after his illness. He died yesterday from acute indigestion and heart disease. Medical exam shows burns in mouth and throat from the poison.
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Buffalo
Carrie Honer
John A. Honer
East Side
Honer
Honer'a
Daylight Jewelry Theft in Broad Daylight
Three desperadoes entered A. Johnsons jewelry store on Bio Well street and, with a ploy, held the clerk at bay while they robbed unmounted diamonds and other valuables. They fled amid pursuing crowds. one man was captured later as police and bystanders chased the trio through the street.
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Jonnsen
Bio Welle Eirest
Atere
Inin & Walting
Madden in Washington trip as jail sentence looms
John E Madden racing magnate traveled from New York to Washington on the Congressional Limited. He did not stay at prior hotels and it is unclear if he remains in the capital or travels onward. Madden recently faces a thirty day jail sentence for contempt in divorce proceedings. He learned that Ormandale won the Futurity and lamented Tinber's chances had training not faltered recently.
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Washington
Brooklyn
John E. Madden
Congressional Limited
New York
Madden
Wilmington
Ormondale
Tinber
Rustia
Portamouth
Apain
Hayoya
Virginia
Maryland
Uncle Jos
Abdul Hamid
Alexander H Stephens
Savoyard
Washington Society
Richmond
Old White Sulphur
Uncle Sam
Panama
Romney Place
Hanna
Monaco
Roland
Altenberg
Shrewsbury
England
Sister-in-law shoots Nevada City man in Downieville
Robert L. Wimberly was shot and killed by his sister-in-law Bertha Bennett, seventeen, on a ranch near Downieville. Wimberly died from his wounds. Bertha Bennett was arrested and gave no statement. The motive remains unknown.
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Nevada City
Cal
Robert L. Wimberly
Downieville
Bertha Bennett
Wimberly
Czar Will Pay No Indemnity Excerpts and Race Winners
Today’s page highlights a note that Czar will pay no indemnity, with prisoners liberated by wives, and the Futurity Race winner. It also lists societal items, local notes, and upcoming events across sections, including science, politics, and culture.
Embezzlement Charged In Pittsburgh Insurance Scam
Pittsburg August 26. Silas M Winkle applied for a receiver for Duquesne Mutual Lafayette Mutual and North American Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. Judges Frazier and Evans appointed Harry E. Jiolman receiver and issued an injunction against new policies. Allegations claim over 1.1 million in policies and 719 thousand losses, supposedly protected by worthless mining stock. Kunkle, elected treasurer and director after buying half interest for 1600 dollars, filed embezzlement and false pretense charges against Frank D Dune bar and A G Marshall. Warrants issued.
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Pittsburg
Silas M Winkle
Frazier and Evans
Harry E. Jiolman
Duquesne Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Lafayette Mutual Fire Insurance Company
North American Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Kunkle
Duquesne Company
James McMasters
Falal
Frank D Dunebar
A G. Marshall
Barracks at Canton Burned Destroying McKinsey Era Barracks
The U S barracks at West Lawn Cemetery burned today with unknown origin. The kitchen started the blaze though Capt Goodwin in command says no fire in stoves since Friday. Flames forced residents to flee. Twelve guns and about sixty rounds of ammunition burned. cartridges exploded in all directions. The West Lawn detachment arrived Monday from Cincinnati.
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Gunten Ghio
United States
Weat Lawn Cemetery
President McKinsey
Capt. Goodwin
Saya
Jre
Sal Wiera
West Lawn
Cincinnati
Nine year old girl killed saving dog on rail
In Mesrs Mich on Aug 24 Nana Helberg nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Helberg, died after rushing onto a passenger train to save her pet dog. The dog escaped, but Nana was struck and killed near the railroad in this village.
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Mesrs
Mich
Nana Helberg
Mia
Thomas Helberg
Nana
Death of Eduardo Yero in Havana
Eduardo Yero, secretary of public instruction, died in Havana after a four year battle with cancerous facial growths. A key civilian supporter of the revolutionary cause, he served the new republic as secretary of the interior, noted for energetic government work despite illness.
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Havana
Eduardo Yero
Public Instruction
Senor Yero
New York
Senor Vero
Ormondale Wins Historic Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
Ormondale, son of Ormonde out of Santa Bella, wins the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay in 6 furlongs in 1:11 4/5, defeating Timber and Belmere with Flip Flap among the favorites. A field of seventeen starts, crowd of about thirty thousand witnesses, and heavy betting yields a $83.60 share for Ormondale from a $268 gross purse.
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Washington
New York
Ormondale
Ormonde
Santa Bella
Sheepshead Bay
Thomas Welsh
J A Bennett
Cormondale
Artful
H P Whitney
Timber
Ogden
Lala A
Hildebrand
Fred Burien
Belmere
Nahma
Bellsnicker
John BE
Madden
Filip Flap
Fiip Flap
Wags
James R. Keenes
Jerry Weinberg
Brown
Jong Railroad
Long Island City
Flip Plap
Woolwich
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