Peace conference notes amid uncertain Japan Russia talks
Roosevelt seen as intermediary unlikely to play an active role in the forthcoming peace conference. Baron Hayashi expresses doubt about a favorable outcome despite both sides likely to seek a lasting treaty. Envoys will receive full U.S. support but must conduct negotiations without interference. Separate notices report obituaries and local deaths in Virginia and Washington, with funeral details for Lenche Maddux and others.
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Oyster Bay NY
Roosevelt
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Japan
United States
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Asso
Maries
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Baron Hans
Health Office Record and Miscellaneous Names From July 12 1905
A dense health office list includes names and ages with hospitals in Providence and New York. Entries mention Angel J Caltagatan, 41 years, and others like Nellie Jones, Ralph Hobbon, and Jonathan L. Smith with ages spanning from 1 year to 80. The piece blends medical notes with stray references to locations, dates, and a surrounding war commentary.
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Hamilton Road
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Jacksons
Nellie Jones
Jahn Kreus
Pear Lane Coe Sh
Laylum Hospital
St Ox
Veter Maton
Mmergercy Hospital
Jin M Mans
Bmna
Pest
Mark Smith Ram
Notice of Marriage and Death Authorship Insertion
The Washington Post reports a marriage and death notice author will insert details without extra charge across multiple papers including The New York Times Boston Globe Weysald Courier Gindins Ute Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Ledger Pittsburgh News Providence Journal Seaster Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Astard Pion R Phass Monse Abul Trifle 41k Land Plain Dealer.
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Distrust of Russian army sparks talk of a revolt
London reports the government distrusts army officers and laments possible military support for a Moscow gremstvo congress to proclaim itself a constituent assembly. The Bt Petersburg correspondent notes such ideas have permeated the country though he doubts them. Families with officers show ostracism and rifts akin to Civil War border state tensions.
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The
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Bt. Petersburg
Moscow
Warships for Japan report on sunken Russian ships
An officer returning from Port Arthur says damage to sunken Russian ships was less serious than expected. The Bayan sustained the worst damage but remained towable. Peresyietia navigated with its own engines. The Parade should be refloated by mid August, and Retvisan and Pobieds will be afloat soon.
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Port Arthur
Bayan
Peresyietia
Russia replies to China on Russo Japanese talks
Special cable dispatch from St Petersburg reports Russia’s reply to China’s note. Russia says negotiations in the war with Japan will be between Russia and Japan, while acknowledging unshared questions may be discussed. No commitment to Chinese interests is stated.
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St Petersburg
Russia
China
Japan
Rumor of Moscow Zemstvoists Ousting the Czar
Reports from St Petersburg claim a large faction of Moscow zemstvoists and doumaists favor proclaiming Nicholas’s deposition and establishing a regency for the infant Grand Duke Alexis Nikolaievitch under four grand dukes. The all Russian zemstvoist and doumaist congress may have been forbidden.
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Zemstvoists
Moscow
Nicholas
Alexis Nikolaievitch
Korean independence push heads to Roosevelt in Washington
In Honolulu on July 18 Koreans raised funds to send Rev. P. J. Yon, a Korean Methodist minister, to Washington to seek Roosevelt's intercession for Korea’s independence within twenty years. Yon hopes to persuade Japan to grant independence, akin to U S actions in Cuba after the Spanish American War. Secretary Taft replied it is delicate, declined to discuss but offered to forward Yon's introduction letter to the President.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
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Japan
Cuba
Taft
Envelopment of Vladivostok Nears Completion
Special dispatches report Japanese forces landing north of Vladivostok and an imminent fortification engulfment. The Tokyo and London correspondents confirm the advance amid Russian resistance, while in Lorain Ohio John P. Shaddick declines a proposed leadership of Japanese industry.
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Tokyo
Vladivostok
London
Daily Telegraph
Mutiny Rumors Denied by Russian Admiralty
The admiralty announces reports of a mutiny aboard the battleship Imperator Alexander I are false. In Petersburg it is stated that 4,246 men will be conscripted this year as Russia prepares for military service.
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Europe
United States
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Russia
Petersburg
Hooker Denies Allegations in Post Office Case
Albany July 18 Justice Warren B Hooker testified at his trial before the joint legislature denying any wrongdoing in post office patronage. He said Ball received a Fredonia post office position at Ball’s request and that his wife as an accommodation indorser. He claimed no deals, no payments by him, and said he was ignorant of his nephew Maurice Hooker farming out the job. He defended the process as open, noting prior practice of appointing constituents to offices before civil service entry.
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Heath
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Benvery
Local troops sent to avert lynching in Marengo jail
Governor orders Maj. Atkins to move cavalry to Linden Alabama after a telegram from Linden officials warned a lynching of Robert Richardson negro inmate was imminent. Maj. Atkins reports the squadron has left Beome for Linden to take control as sheriff and deputies are absent.
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Montgomery
Linden
Robert Richardson
Guy Jelka
J Kirk Jackson
W. B. Atkin
Beime
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Atkins
Richardson
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Jadi
Atking
Selma
Father and Son Drowned in Southampton Outing Tragedy
The annual outing of George A. Hulse and his family at Southampton ended in tragedy as Hulse and his eleven year old son drowned. Mrs. Hulse and the six other children were unable to aid them. The incident occurred on July 1 as the group faced a dangerous situation on the water. Local authorities are investigating the drowning and recovery efforts are underway.
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Uven
Washington Carpenters Leader Charles B Church Dies
A prominent Washington figure, Charles B Church of 3% Eleventh Street Southwest, renowned for building up the city and expanding his lumber enterprise. Born September 1, 1856 in Jefferson County Maryland, he moved to Washington at fourteen to learn carpentry. He married Matilda Harris in 187? and built C B Church & Co, later C. B. Church & Sons, with partners and family carrying on his business.
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Fred- Jeriek County
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Washington Business Leader Charles Church A Life of Civic Service
Charles Church led the Great False Ice Company and Independent Ice Company before steering the American Ice Company in Washington. He chaired river and harbor efforts, served on the Washington Board of Trade railroad committee, helped found cooperative and national building associations, rebuilt Long Bridge in 1852, developed southwestern Washington housing and shipbuilding, and funded Westminster Memorial Church. He was active in Masonic circles and left four daughters, with his wife passing in 1901.
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Opposed to New Rates Michigan Arcanumites Urge Action
delegates from Michigan Royal Arcanum councils adopt resolutions praising fraternal insurance while denouncing Supreme Council rate changes based on attained ages. call for a special meeting before Oct 1, 146 to set aside new schedule and retain former rates, with provisions for annual assessments to cover deficits and widows. Also notes Panama yellow fever reports and ship movements with arrivals of Grosser Merfortat and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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Wounded skipper implicates Olga captain in sloop attack
Special to The Washington Post reports Wilam J. King found aboard the sloop Agalie at Gravesend Bay fatally wounded from a left eye shot. Dr Bernard Shea aided him as detectives chase the Olga captain, John Weallington, with Comstock Stock Company ownership. The gun on board showed no recent firing. King unable to write, may identify attacker before dying.
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Comstock
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Wellington
Murder Case In Gadsden Ties Three Men to Slaying
Lucy Mayo, a Black woman and witness, testified at the coroner remarks implicating Jack Hunter who is at large and Vanes Garner and Will Johnson in the murder of Mrs. J. Smith. Garner and Johnson, now jailed in Birmingham, described the events as Hunter dragged the woman by the hair and aided by the others. Decoy was used to lure her from home, then the assault occurred as she returned.
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Monkey Trainer Jake Cook Dies After Heat Sickness
Special to The Washington Pier New York July 18 Monkey trainer Jake Cook known for guiding Central Park Zoo chimp Mr Crowley died after collapsing in heat at Presbyterian Hospital His wife arrived minutes after his death Cook rose to fame in 1880s guiding the famous educated chimp and enjoyed a habit of visiting graveyards for rest, saying a grave is the most restful place on earth.
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Townsend Calls For Fair Rates In Rail Transport
Toledo July 18 Congressman Charles E Townsend warned at the National Hay Association convention that the welfare of railroads and people hinges on a fair and just rate settlement. He argued against compromises of principle, urged tribunals to enforce equal treatment, and criticized judges for equating corporations with individuals. He stressed railroads must honor contracts and condemned forced sales and land grabs as improper.
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Prince Seeks Divorce From Princess Louise of Coburg
Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg and Gotha filed for divorce from Princess Louise, eldest daughter of the Belgian king. She eloped in 1897 with Count von Matassich-Keglovich, was confined in a sanitarium, and escaped. A Paris medical commission declared her sane, and the suit may affect her Paris living allowance of 15 a year and potential counterclaims over confinement.
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Paul Deroulede Plans US Study of Constitution
Paris July 18 Paul Deroulede who refused to return to France under amnesty after exile for sedition plans a visit to the United States to study the American Constitution with aims to advocate revision of the French constitution His brother Andre Deroulede confirms and says he favors New York over South America as the destination President Roosevelt’s personality is cited as inspiring patriotic support for the plan.
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Ocean Rate War Costs IMM Big Loss for Year
International Mercantile Marine reports a deficit of 1 142 008 for the year ending December 31, with passenger traffic heavy but freight rates in the North Atlantic depressed by German and British rate actions. President Ismay cites Cunard's continental site and retaliatory rate cuts as causes, notes lack of a permanent agreement, and expresses cautious optimism for 1906.
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Stokes Pastor Wedding Unites Jewish Bride and Settlement Worker
In Noroton Connecticut a modest noon ceremony at St Luke's Episcopal Church joined Mise Rose Pastor and John G Phelps Stokes second son of Annon Phelps Stokes. Rev Braule French officiated with Anson Phelps Stokes Jr and other relatives present. After a wedding breakfast at Brick House the couple plan to go abroad for about two months then resume settlement work on New York's Lower East Side.
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Noroton
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Rt. Luke's
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Yale University
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Blankpolfe
Mayer
Cleveland
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Harold Phelps Stokes
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Kelley Durland
University Settlement
New York
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Depositors to Receive Forty Percent of Claims
The American Bank, closed on May 8 by order of Gov. Gen. Wright, will have depositors paid 40 percent of their claims. The insular auditor oversees affairs after receivership was sought by the attorney general on May 2 as part of measures to protect depositors amid the bank panic. A separate note from Marquis, Rome, dated July 1, reports former Marquis Francis MacNutt's three month sentence for disorderly conduct, with provisory terms.
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Tragic Canal Crash Claims Young Kinney Child in July Incident
A Delaware Water Gap trip ended in tragedy near Durham as a party of eight, including Mr and Mrs Edward Kinney of Philadelphia and Dr and George Kasel of Devon, were hurled into a canal while attempting a turn on a hill. Emily Kinney, not quite two, drowned. others were rescued. The accident occurred when the brakes failed on the car speeding down the incline after taking the wrong road.
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Coalition Manifesto Attacks Fejervary Cabinet Unconstitutional
Budapest July 18 a coalition majority of the Hungarian lower house issued a manifesto declaring the Fejervary cabinet unconstitutional and accusing the government of acting unlawfully It calls citizens to refuse taxes military service and other duties and warns municipal officials against complying with government orders promising reimbursement if removed by the constitutional government once formed
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Rubens Portrait of Charles the Bold Recovered After 264 Years
The Daily Mail reports Rubens posthumous portrait of Charles the Bold, missing since 164L, has been found in London. Catalogued with Rubens’ effects after his 160 death, the work likely traveled through Spain and into England via Napoleonic era frames. The painting remains in excellent condition.
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Deaths of Chaplain Collier and Mecca Emir
Delaware, July 18. Chaplain George W. Collier USA retired died here aged eighty. Appointed chaplain of the Thirty fourth Ohio in 18 served through the war and later became major under Roosevelt. He was chaplain in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic on Gen Logan's staff. Jedda, July 18. The grand Shereef of Mecca, Emir Ain Ur Refik Pacha, is reported dead per Almanach de Gotha.
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