Japan's Peace Terms First Meeting Will Decide War Fate
Reported at the Washington conference to begin August 5 in Portsmouth NH, Japan seeks a large indemnity nearing one billion dollars and cession of Sakhalin and the J ivrtung peninsula. Russia may gain no extra concessions as talks open with Japan intent on a lasting peace in the Far East.
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Japan
Sakhalin
Araustue
Washington
Way Yard
Portsmouth
Baron Komnen
M Witte
Russia
Aii
Law of Nations
Ad- Alves
Jivrtung Peninsula
Harbin
Obituaries From Washington DC Area Readers
Funeral notices and birth announcements dated July 1905 to July 1906 honor residents of Washington DC Anacostia and nearby suburbs. Items list names such as Humphrey Durnin Deavers Jenkins and Shedd with birth and death details, residence street addresses, times, and churches referenced for services.
Marriage and Death Notices Shared By Major Papers
A notice informs that marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post will appear simultaneously upon application without extra charge in a selection of newspapers including Buffalo Courier, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, and Providence Journal. The list covers major papers such as New York papers and regional dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NPR
ALOBA
Borton Globr
Buffalo Collier
Ncvisati
Fnquirer
Chicago Record
Harald
Philadelphia
PLOLC
Ledder
Pittsblrg
Dispatch
Feovidence Journal
Hochester
Lolis Republic
Syracuse Post Standard
Peace Talks and Manchuria Policy Amid War Talks
The article outlines Japan's plan to govern Manchuria temporarily after foreign troop withdrawal, with a pledge to evacuate once China stabilizes. It notes disputes over surrendering interned Russian ships, potential Vladivostok neutralization, and difficulty achieving an armistice as plenipotentiaries near Portsmouth negotiations. Sigsbee arrives for formal instructions on guiding the Russian and Japanese peace envoys to Oyster Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kor
Manchuria
China
Russia
Washington
Cuba
Settie
Porte
Europe
Vladivostok
Rofale
London
Baron Komura
Oyster Bay
Etingette
M. Witte
Witte Leaves Cherbourg for New York Amid Court Aides Swarm
Officials of the foreign office and Privy Councillors gather for a meeting with the president. Witte and the Russian plenipotentiary party depart Cherbourg aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse en route to New York. Baron Komura dismisses rumors of Crown Prince Yoshihito’s death as unfounded.
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Foreign Office
Martens
China
Pokouloff
Hangen
M. de Plancet
M de Jorosovets
Prince Koudaheff
M. Nabokoff
Treasury Department
Shipoff
M. Vilenbine
Staf
Yermoloff
Col. Semanyloff
Capt. Houssine
Korea's envoy on Wat to seek favorable peace terms
P Yoon, Korea's official delegate to watch Korea's interests at the peace negotiations, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Alameda from Honolulu. He, minister of the Korean Methodist Church in Honolulu, planned to press for favorable terms to secure independence for Korea in the future while avoiding provoking Japanese reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
P. K. Yoon
Washington
Korea
Alameda
Honolulu
Yoon
Korean Methodists Church
Meyer pressing treaty talks to ease Russo American trade
In St Petersburg on July 26 negotiations to improve Russo American tariff relations progress under better prospects. Ambassador Meyer reported success in removing barriers and is engaging with the finance ministry on discriminating duties tied to U S countervailing duties on Russian sugars. He met Finance Minister Kolkovosoff and outlined general terms. Frequent conferences expected as talks continue toward a French common treaty approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Meyer
United States
Ministry of Finance
Kolkovosoff
Army Record Is Good Latter’s Record Of Crime
Cincinnati police say Carl ton deserted from army and navy multiple times and married three women in three years. Evidence cited does not prove he killed his wives or caused their deaths. Carlton asserts a clean record and denies involvement in any murders or poisonings while authorities pursue insurance and past military records.
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Cincinnati
Amy
Carlton
Carlton Snid
Army
Navy
Martinez
Rodriguez
Mra Ketering
Rochester
United States
Mary Peterson
Raymond Street
Ming
Goldsmith
Stamford
Vate Rush
Rush
Miss Brosman
An. SiNo
Riatea
Governor accuses Jews in Odessa proclamation
A July Odessa proclamation by the governor denounces anonymous letters attacking Jews and revolutionaries. It warns troops and others of rising tensions, claims letters from Jews accuse police of preparing a Jewish massacre, and defends authorities while noting past measures against weapons and prohibited Jewish literature.
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Odessa
The Looker Bride and Other Downtown Anecdotes
A rollicking piece describes a Georgetown bride famed for amiability and wit, her six foot husband, a tall athlete, and their welcome by the bride’s old mammy. It echoes vibrant city scenes from restaurants to rain soaked streets with Algy chases and a reformer’s tale of Rickey-induced spendthrift antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nia
Georgetown
Washington
Dyn
Missy Ethel
King Solomon
Police Stop Lynchers In Firle Pa Mob Threatens Man
Police rescue John Puskus from a mob in Firle Pennsylvania that had placed a rope around his neck amid claims he assaulted a nine year old girl. The crowd was led by John Remple who kept him hiding until nightfall when the mob seized him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Firle
John Puskus
John Remple
Puskus
William Anderson Dead Veteran Pittsburg editor dies
Pittsburg July 98 After a year's illness William Anderson a veteran newspaper man and longtime editor of the Pittsburg Gazette died at his Wilkinsburg home aged eighty eight He was known for vigorous Pennsylvania and Eastern States writing. Peekskill N Y July 2 Father Thomas Kincaid Franciscan convent chaplain died of kidney trouble He was Belfast Ireland born 1845 came to New York in 188? studied at St Francis Xavier College later St Joseph's Troy ordained 1868. Baraboo Wis July 26 A G Guttie former president of the State Horticultural Society died at ninety one He helped introduce the Russian apple. San Francisco July 26 H C Russell of Boston died after an appendectomy He belonged to Nason Russell excursion firm. Stillwater Minn July 26 David Tonser millionaire lumberman of the St Croix area died here at eighty four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Anderson
Peekskill
Thomas Kincaid
Belfast
Ireland
New York
St Francis Xavier's College
St. Joseph's
Troy
Baraboo
Wis
A. G. Guttie
State Horticultural Society
San Francisco
H. C. Russell
Boston
Nason & .Rouseell
Stillwater
Minn
David Tonser
Milliionaire
St. Croix Persena
RIGSDAG DEBATING CRISIS PROPOSES NEW UNION TERMS
Count Douglass, leader of the Patriotic Party, urges a new union with Norway. He envisions a common king, joint departments of foreign affairs, commerce and navigation, war and navy, and a biannual union parliament seated in Stockholm and Christiania to govern shared interests.
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Count Douglass
The
Patriotic Party
Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
Rigaiag
Rigsdag
Amsnolaiad Press
L. Douglas
Outer- Goetland
Storsvenska
Stors- Venska
Christiania
France Maps New Foreign Policy Steps in China and Asia
Special Commission chair M Deschanel submits to Prime Minister Rouvier a set of key recommendations. France to pursue a China trade treaty, partner with Britain on rail links Hankow to Canton, and safeguard colonial interests in the Far East while seeking orderly commerce with Japan. Siam disarmament and opium import issues also feature, along with Franco-British roles in the Hebrides.
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Special Commission
Washington
Faris
M. Deschanel
Commission On Foreign and Colonial Affairs
Rouvier
Hankow
Chentu
Canton
Tonquin
Rmch
China
Far East
France
Great Britain
Indo-China
Japan
Siam
Meam Valley
Bixth
New
Hebrides
Phipps Shooting Case Up in House of Commons
In London July 26 a House of Commons debate discussed J. Phipps and H. C. Phipps of Pittsburg facing charges after two sons were accused of discharging Arcarms on the Beaufort estate in the Highlands. Bail was set at 2500 dollars each and it was noted the defendants might flee justice. the lord advocate cited reasons to believe they would meet charges.
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House of Commions
London
J. 3
H.C. Phipps
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
House of Commons
J. Galloway-Weir
Rosa and Cromarty County
Scotland
Avery
Phipyses
Paria
Phipps
Inverness
Beaufort
Béotland
Lord Lovet
Galloway-Wett
United Kingdom
Dentistry in the Navy Supplies Six Dentists for Bluejackets
The New York World notes dentistry's rising importance in the U S Navy. Six dentists operate at major yards including Brooklyn Boston Newport Mare Island Goat Island and Cavite with Dr J L McCarthy at Brooklyn in charge. Free treatment covers fillings extractions and cement crowns while gold work is charged. The Navy plans up to thirty dentists and records each sailor’s dental chart for identification and future care.
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Uncle Sam
New York World
United States Navy
Uncle Bam
Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
J. L. McCarthy
Boston
Newport
R. Ij
Norfolk
Mare Island
Cal
Goat Island
Navy Yard
Cavite
McCarthy
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Dy McCarthy
Universlty
Lexington
University of Knoxville
Tean
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mara Island Navy Yard
Brooklyn Yard
German King for Norway plans crown tie to Czar
Special cables report Kaiser seeks Czar's consent to a Hohenzollern prince ruling Norway after its secession. Czar likely to agree if Russia may adjust Baltic frontier. Hamburg paper ridicules Kaiser's influence on Russia.William says outsiders cannot advise Russian policy. Paris dispatch notes Kaiser wants continued war until Russians win first victory while urging Czar reforms.
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Washington
London
Daily Mall
Stockholm
Norway
Russia
Atlantic
Baltic
Hamburg
Nachrichten
Willam
Williams
Paris
St. Petersburg
The
Temps
Maud Gonne Divorce Case Opens in Paris Court
The hearing of Maud Gonne Gonne’s divorce suit against Maj. McBride, once of the Boer army, opened before the Civil Court of the Seine. Maitre Cruppe for the wife and Maitre Labori for the husband argued amid public interest tied to Irish agitation.
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Paris
Maud Gonna
Joan of Arc
Maj. McBride
Seine
Maitre Cruppe
Maitre Labori
May McBride
Morgan Adds Fragonard Room To London House
J Fierpont Morgan expands his London residence by adding a complete Fragonard room, enriching a collection valued in the hundreds of thousands of pounds. The room houses twelve large paintings and required removing a wall between adjacent drawing rooms at Prince's Gate to fit the display.
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J. P. Morgan
London House
London
America
J. Fierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Prince’a Gate
Cuban Politician Arrested in Fire Conspiracy
Havana July 26 Col. Orestes Farrara a Havana attorney and lieutenant of Gov Gomez fusion candidate for President was arrested at Cienfuegos and taken to Remedios by rural guards on a complaint from Remedios court alleging his involvement in burning the Vueltas municipal buildings. Several fusion Congressmen are reported implicated but not arrested due to immunity.
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Havana
Col
Orestes Farrara
Gomez
Fusion
Cienfuegos
Remedios
Vueltas
Churchill Bill Defeated in Parliament on Term Limits
In London on July 6 the House of Commons refused to allow Winston Churchill to introduce a bill reducing the term of Parliament from seven to five years. Churchill argued the change would increase popular control and curb executive power. The measure failed 289 to 176.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Licen sed to Marry with Diverse Partners Across States
A list of marriage licenses granted to numerous couples from Virginia Maryland Ohio and Tennessee. Names include John T Webster Mary B Parion J Clarence Laster Bertha M Janke and many others with partners from Richmond Baltimore Port Deposit Baltimore Nashville and surrounding counties.
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John T Webster
Mary B. Parion
J. Clarence Laster
Bertha M. Janke
Richmond
Willard Reed
Olivie T. Wilson
Prank Cline
Annie Young
Charles ¥. Diltthay
Hermia
Irene Holster
Borda
Joseph Brooks
Martha Brookes
William A Pitts
Port Deposit
Mary H Bowler
Wiliam
Clarence A. Phelpn
Alice Grove
Thomas Jordan
Eva 2
Chasteau Hall
Richmod
Trade Tee Burnstte
Hanover County
Health Office Record Deaths Look Back to July 26 1905
Health Office records list deaths reported through July 26 1905 with ages many years and months. Names include Halph Arnold Juda Atwell Hiobert Brown Louise Hicks Samuel Lautenne Rudolph Hickenbacher and others with residences given in urban addresses and institutions.
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Halph B. Arnold
Juda Atwell
Aura B Barasit
Geo. Univ. Hosp
Hiobert Brown
Ling Falva
Et. Mn
Wilkes
Hatley
Louise Hicks
Watelia HE. Jackson
Sibley Hospital
Peers
Robert Marshal
Wash
Axyl. Boxp
James Matthews
C Bt Se
Emma J. Qverand
Geo
Univ. Hoap
Cara
Richard Regan
Rudolph P. Hickenbacher
Samuel Lautenne
Sheridan St
Yeere
Albert
Chinese merchants seek canceling foreign concession in railway plan
One hundred sixty leading merchants of Chikiang province inform the board of foreign affairs they have raised funds to build the Soochow Hangchow Ningpo Railway without foreign aid. They petition to cancel any concession to foreigners.
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Shanghai
Chikiang Province
Board of Foreign Affairs
Soochow, Hangchow and
Ningpo
Fund for Ethel Harte aid from literary figures
English literary men have formed a committee led by George Meredith Sir George Newnes Sir Gilbert Parker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to raise a fund for Ethel Harte Bret Harte’s daughter whose health is seriously undermined in London on July.
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London
George Meredith
George Newnes
Gilbert Parker
Arthur Conan Doyle
Bret Harte
Ethel
Chilean Naval Proposal for Early Reconstruction Plan
Valparaiso July 24 indicates rumors the naval court will urge Congress to reconstruct the Chilean navy starting with four iron ships built in Great Britain valued at 12,000 each. The report notes the plan aims to reestablish naval strength amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Valparamo
Chile
Naval Court
Congress
Great Britain
KAISPR GOING TO DENMARK Formal Intimation of His Intention to Visit King Christian
Copenhagen reports a formal intimation to the court of Emperor William planning a visit to King Christian at an early date. The dispatch notes William’s intent and outlines the diplomatic tone of the excursion.
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Christian
Copenhagen
William
Surlannen
Melbourne
Victoria
Vig‘torian Assembly
Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Tale From Dr Flinders Petrie
A London Mail excerpt reports a relic discovered by Prof W M Flinders Petrie and team, possibly the world’s oldest sculpture, depicting King Semerkhet of the Fourth Dynasty and a campaign general. It notes other ancient artifacts, Roman items at Oxyrhynchos, and a sphinx with inscriptions.
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London Mail
W. M. Flindera Petrie
Egypt Exploration Fund
Wady Maghara
Ginal
Suez
Royal Academy
Semerkhet
Oxyrhos
Dra. Grenfell and Hunt
Jefferson Bible now in U. S. National Museum collection
The Jefferson Bible titled The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth has been acquired by purchase and is now owned by the United States National Museum in Washington. The description notes measurements, binding in red leather with gilt tooling, a deck of five panels, and gold tooling along margins and edges of the covers.
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Jesus of Nazareth
United States National Museum
Washington
Jesus
Washington Post Readers Offer Bible Reproductions
A limited run of red leather gilt bound reproductions of an authorized Bible, printed by photo lithography from the original plates, is offered to Post readers via the Thomas Jefferson Department. Exchange the coupon with name and address for examination and pricing details at The Post Business Office.
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Congress
Thomas Jefferson Department
Washington Post
The
Post
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Washington, D. C
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Jefferson Bible
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