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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
1
Tokyo to waive indemnity and submit price for northern Sakhalin to a mixed tribunal. Witte skeptical but signals could open talks. Vanderlip meets Witte as U S and European reactions trend toward possible accord. Public sentiment and financial maneuvering shape the standoff amid Portsmouth negotiations.
Reports from Portsmouth indicate Japan may waive indemnity and accept restitution of Sakhalin’s northern half, setting a price by an impartial commission. Tokyo observers doubt the offer was understood as a full peace basis, while markets fall and public opinion favors continued war unless terms improve.
Professional safe crackers wheeled the Marvin safe from the Atlantic Hotel and blew it open, escaping with about $600 in cash, a gold watch, and jewelry. The hotel cook found the safe later, and proprietor Simon Glaser led the investigation alongside Pellea Jamen Layton and others.
Special to The Washington Port Des Moines Iowa August 293 Booker T Washington was mistaken for the hotel porter and asked to fetch water to a room where a woman had pressed an electric bell for minutes. Washington laughed it off and explained to the clerk. The woman regretted the error and Washington was unfazed.
Special to The Washington Post Gate City Va Aug 28 officers here believe from correspondence the man jailed in Woodbury NJ is Carl Zarbel who killed Joseph Gentry Jan 19 by striking him with a heavy plank after a card game Gentry died a few hours later Four credible witnesses attended a hearing a 176 reward was offered for Zarbel who is in his late twenties he has made a full confession and will be brought here once requisition papers are obtained
In Wooster Ohio on August 28 Capt Taggart was recalled briefly, then Mrs Taggart testified saying she is 35 and was adopted by the Culver family in Chicago at age four. Her adoptive father, once president of the Chicago Board of Trade, provided her education. Asked about marriage to Capt Taggart she said it was a pure love match.
Special to The Washington Post Johnstown Pa Aug Fire in the Pennsylvania Traffic Company's store caused losses of about 1 250 000 by midnight. The adjacent business block across the street also burned as water ran short. The entire fire department and surrounding boroughs sent in reinforcements, threatening a historic conflagration.
Albany police probe the disappearance of John W Rogers and his wife from New York, with two young children left at Hotel Ten Eyck. They may be in or near Albany or may have died by their own hand amid debts and unpaid bills. Authorities debunk Europe sailing rumors and search for clues through hotel staff, banks, and telegrams, while noting the couple’s prior ties to Washington and New York.
Twenty men aboard the American steamship Pesonic bound from Philadelphia to New Orleans were drowned when the vessel sank off Florida after a deadly gale. Two survivors, an Italian and a Spaniard, reached Amelia Beach after a perilous night afloat, describing a rapid capsize as cargo shifted during a turn and a massive wave struck the ship. They spoke only their native tongues and identified Capt. Jones, Mate James, and several seamen as aboard. Local authorities cared for the survivors as details were verified.
A Philadelphia bound vessel of 1154 tons with about 1500 tons of coal, previously in the fruit trade from Central America to New Orleans, carried a Spanish seaman besides Clark and the rest Italians. She arrived in Philadelphia August 14 and sailed for New Orleans August 1.
Special dispatch from Oyster Bay reports J Pierpont Morgan lunched with President to discuss the Canton Canton Hankow Railroad largely controlled by American interests. The Chinese government seeks to buy the line, but the President reportedly opposes a sale to non American hands. No conclusion was reached. Morgan's yacht Corsair carried him to lunch, then he departed about six. The Chinese Minister, Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng, met Acting Secretary Loomis for an extended talk, and his return to Washington on the eve of stockholders meeting adds significance. The minister left Washington last night for two weeks, with officials not disclosing their destination.
John Williams thirty eight of St Louis dies at Red House Park Cahokia Illinois when he clings to a trapeze bar as a parachute opens and the balloon rises away. He is jerked loose as the canopy fills and falls from 1200 feet. Williams died after refusing help and shouting goodbye.
Richmond August 28 report says John Findlay Wallace will become president of the Seaboard Air Line system May 1, 1906, replacing J M Barr. Wallace left Panama Canal engineering for Westinghouse after a salary offer, with Westinghouse tied to Thomas F Ryan who controls Seaboard. Also mentions Niagara Falls excursion details and Labor Day travel plans via Washington and Baltimore and Ohio routes.
Des Moines Iowa August 28 Gov A B Cummins issues a reply to Secretary Shaw denying misquotes about his Chicago Reciprocity Conference remarks. He cites editor Lafayette Young and preserves authority for the Des Moines luncheon statement. Includes details of a special Labor Day excursion offer.
Interparliamentary Congress reports a mystery surrounding Mr and Mrs Rogera and Miss Holsey with the assailant captured. The issue notes other items including naval matters and local updates.
Dispatch from Manila notes Secretary Taft and party arriving aboard the Logan at Olongapo, to be hosted by Commissioner Legarda in accordance with local customs. Attendees include Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Mabel Boardman, with a farewell reception planned and a lecture by Congressman Bourke Cochran.
Gov Glenn orders State Solicitor Morisw to hasten to Newbern for a thorough investigation of Twin Moore's lynching. He condemns mob violence, calls it a blot on North Carolina, and pledges full support to bring the lynchers to punishment.
Special to The Washingtons New York August 24 Miss Myra Kelly author of Little Citi ges Stories of East Side life married Sunday afternoon in the Marcie Collegiate Church to Allan MacNaughton president of the Stangard Coach Horse Company of Teaneck NJ The couple with few friends then went to Sedar Ridge estate of Mr MacNaughton where they will reside Mrs MacNaughton plans to continue her literary work using her maiden name
Prof M W Lyon and wife and guide Mark Welgant were struck by lightning while inspecting the Mount Hood record box. Mrs Lyon was critically injured but not believed fatal. Prof Lyon of the Smithsonian and Welgant recovering. Massachusetts Socialist convention nominating James F Carey for governor. Pennsylvania Railroad sale notices and special round trip rate of 26.45 to Denver.
In Brussels the Interparliamentary Congress endorses Roosevelt for peace efforts and The Hague conference. American Bartholdt urges a model arbitration treaty and a world parliament with three branches to govern nations. European leaders debate joining the United States or facing a growing American naval power. The report notes fear of arms race and calls for a permanent congress of nations.
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