Ultimatum by Russia C2zar's reply to President Roosevelt
Russia refuses to pay indemnity and insists on peace without a money payment. Ambassador Meyer reports Roosevelt's mediation reached no final compromise. Emperor Nicholas maintains stance, arguing indemnity would destabilize the empire and threaten Russia's balance of power. Norris suggests both sides push toward Portsmouth settlement with Sakhalin cession as a possible concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Aig
Fia A. Mae tuFtaln
Rung Dewi
St. Feterdburg
Hussia
Japan
Portemouth
Edmperor Nicholas
Rusela
Rowsevel
Rugsia
Meyer
Ambasgador
Roosevelt
Russia
Sakhalin
Lamsdorff
Nicholas
Portsmouth
Mayer
Durtaz
Alnes
Ques Fost
Health Office Record of Patients and Ages
A health office ledger lists numerous individuals with ages ranging from months to 82 years and addresses across districts. Names include Mary Blake, George W. Cornwall, James Dorsey, Helen Easton, Teresa Johnson, Ivy Kidwell, Robert Lahey, Annie Muck, Lavinia Richardson, Helen M. Robinsau, and others from Providence Hospital, Casualty Hospital, Washington Asylum Hospital, and Freedmen's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blake
Munth
Wizarbeth Hounds
King's Et
Guy EB. Howell
Metropolitan
Bridget Hughes
Providence Hospital
Bareh Merriweather
Wash
Asy
Jousphine D. Shields
St. Ne
Lemuel Stevenson
Warren
Notice of Marriage and Death Ads in Waetington Post
Notices may be placed by application at the Waetington Post and will appear simultaneously in morning papers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waetington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
BT. Louis
Menace to General Peace Escalates as War Fears Rise
London dispatch reports financial markets sinking as hopes for peace fade and Russia’s bluff is dismissed. Analysts say Japan’s hard demands block any peace. Europe contemplates renewed hostilities while a strengthened Anglo Japanese alliance is expected to bolster general peace. Witte warns of war risks, prompting cautious optimism about security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Financial World
Geovernment
Russia
Japan
Husain
Europe
Portsmouth
Witte
Great Britain
France Hints Peace Efforts Amid Russia Finance Strain
Paris reports Premier Rouvier and M. Jusserand discussed American affairs and Portmouth negotiations. France shows no outward peace conference activity due to delicate Russia ties. Banks balk at new loans as Russia’s finances falter, boosting hopes for peace via Russian war-financing collapse. Market reacts with French securities dipping on Portmouth news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rouvier
Foreign Office
M. Jusserand
United States
Portmouth
Russia
Germany favors peace as Kaiser backs Roosevelt efforts
Berlin reports Chancellor von Buelow telegram to Associated Press stating Germany and the Emperor advocate peace between Russia and Japan. He notes Roosevelt's mediation could end the risks of a great war and wishes Roosevelt success. Also dated dispatch from Yokohama notes the Japanese Prince and Princess at a German wedding with royal attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Associated Press
Norderne
Germany
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Peace Talks And World Figures At New Castle Hotel
Reportage from New Castle New Hampshire covers the international peace process with M Witte and other dignitaries arriving by car and boat. The piece contrasts grand diplomacy with a summer hotel scene where local life, schedules, and a rare race incident between aKentuckian and bellboy unfold alongside talks in the palace and embassies.
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Portsmouth
Blala Confarances
Washington
New York
Bre Avery
Galt
Pertameukh
Palm Garden
Danferenge
Nippon
Muscovy
Itg
Tokyo
St. Petersburg
Wentworth
New Castle
N. H
Mie Euard
Chiyoda
Tokugawa
Kubla Khan
Amily
Fortland
Pittsburg
New England
Kittery Yard
Secret Service
State Department
Boy Accidentally Kills Woman in Yardville NJ
Eleven year old Carl Ayers at his Yardville home accidentally discharged a double barrel shotgun, killing Mrs. Bertha Ireland who worked as housekeeper for the family. The incident occurred today as the weapon was handled by the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bertha Ireland
Carl Ayers
Yardville
Conference Deadlock at Portsmouth Hinges on Emperors
Dispatches report a looming crisis as Russia and Japan face possible breakdown of talks at Portsmouth. President Roosevelt remains engaged, seeking a peaceful settlement while awaiting the Japanese response and Russian concessions regarding indemnities and Sakhalin Island. The crisis may reach a turning point Monday afternoon as the conference adjourns.
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Russa
Japan
Huasia
Portsmouth
Appeal to Rockefeller on peace money urged by Paris paper
Paris reports that the Mutin cables to John D. Rockefeller in Cleveland urging him to fund an indemnity to Japan to pressure Russia toward peace. The appeal praises Roosevelt and argues such generosity would prove the power of money to end war, but Rockefeller declined to comment on the cablegram received at Forest Hill.
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Paris
Portsmouth
Russia
Japan
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ohio
Roosevelt
Globe
America
Wichetler
Boosevelt
Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Shaw Predicts Treaty Ends War At Portsmouth
Chicago August 28 Leslie M Shaw Secretary of the Treasury predicts success of peace negotiations at Portsmouth. He says the Japan Russia struggle should end before envoys depart the United States and notes optimism based on envoys high character and global sentiment in favor of peace.
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Chicago
Portsmouth
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Shaw
Japan
Japanese officials praise American builders for raising cruiser Variag
In Seoul Aug Admiral Arao and Japanese officials commend American builders for raising the former Russian cruiser Variag after eighteen months submerged in the Pacific. They praise the vessel’s materials and quality of construction despite the difficulties and the need to replace coal and guns.
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Seoul
Korea
Arao
Variag
Pacific
French Demand Refused Over Moroccan Citizen Detention
From Fez dated August 2 Bouzian a French Algerian citizen remains imprisoned. The French government had pressed for his release but the office declined the demand. Ocean liner movements list various arrivals and sailings with ports including New York Liverpool and Cherbourg and ships such as Umbria and La Touraine.
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Tangier
Fez
Bouzian
For
Sousian
Sion
France
Morocco
New York
Umbria
Liverpool
Queenstown
la Tourgine
Heyer
St. Paul
Southampton
Cherbourg
Celtici
Mésabs
London
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Zeeland
Dover
Antwerp
Casipanie
Liver Antwerp
Waterland
Havre
la Lormine
Cevic
Naw Dey Luetals
New, Tork
Agguet
Hamburg
President Roosevelt Observes Plunger Torpedo Test Aboard Sylph
The Plunger torpedo test off Oyster Bay is observed by President Roosevelt aboard the Sylph. Lieutenant Nelson and Commander Brant Evans witness as the torpedo skims the bay, while Roosevelt notes crew sea pay and applauds the maneuvering of the Sylph.
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Oyster Bay
Epine
Queter Hay
Akha
Nelaon
Brante‘Hvans
W. Emlen’ Roosevelt
Attempted Blackmail Warrants Filed for Local Deputies and Two Men
Warrants were issued today for J. B. Jackson a deputy sheriff J. W. Tanner and C. M. Boatwright charging them with attempting to levy blackmail on a saloon keeper accused of violating the Sunday closing law in Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamps
J. B. Jackson
J. W. Tanner
C. M. Boatwright
Eight-Hour-Day Struggle Opens in Chicago Print Shops
Chicago centers a nationwide printer labor clash as open shop policies surface in four large establishments. Nonunion workers to be hired. a general walkout looms if the first nonunion entrant appears. Over 20,000 job printers may be drawn into the conflict over open shop versus eight-hour demands. Bishop C B Galloway volunteers for fever service in New Orleans to aid yellow fever sufferers after canceling engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Typographical Union
Typothetae
Nashville
Tenn
C. B. Galloway
Vanderbilt University Board of Trustees
New Orleans
Bishop Galloway
Vicksburg
Riots Spread Across Baltic Provinces Amid Civil Unrest
Warsaw reports a serious crisis with police stopping pedestrians and carriages while seeking proofs of identity. Across Courland Livonia and Riga disturbances rise with attacks on officials and civilians, arson at a cartridge factory, church processions, and rioters overturning district archives as bombs and sabotage threaten rail lines.
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Warsaw
Petersburg
Baltic
Courland
Livonia
Riga
Mitau
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Hany A. Palmer
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Emma A Pryal
Armstrong
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Charles H. Armstrong
Seventh Street Northwest
van Allen
Columbia Hive
Cora van Allen
Health Office Record
Undertakers
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street
John FP. Wright Co
St Depet Op
Tenth Staw
Teentine
North 47
George P. Zarhorst
East Capitel
von Buelow
Kaiser
Yokphaum
Nishen
M. Witte
Mr. Witte
Monsieur
United States Navy
New Hampshire
Harvard
Gov. McLane
To-Kalon Wine Co
Fourteenth St
Ozar
Consiger
Ryiyperto
Pringinie
Olied
Oynter Bay
Roonevelt
Michelen
Ruasta
Endea
Sakhalin Island
Peror
Dent
Rearey
Cruiser Variag
Eiher
Viewga
Sylph
Torpedo
Pasenia
Ake
Seawanhaika Corinthian Yacht Club
Sagamore Hill
Long Island Sound
Navy Department
Labor Day
Kneessi’s
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Phone Main
United States Realty Company
Penna
Capital Traction Co
U B. Realty Co
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Capitol Building
Electric Railroad
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EH. Randle
Congress Heights
Wilbon
President Firemen's Insurance Co
V. Howard
Treasure
National Bank ‘of Washington. Com
Second National Bank of Washington
Ellwood
C. Tackso
Presidentaie and Electric Basequent Company
D. C. BROTHERS/ Jr
Pres’t
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Pwepa
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