Peace talks paused as terms delay Russian reply
Portsmouth August 11. The peace conference stalls as Japan seeks terms on payment of war costs and territorial cession. M Witte works through the night on a Russian reply while Komura and colleagues stay in their rooms awaiting the Russian decision. The next meeting is adjourned to Monday with no time limit set.
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Portsmouth
N. H
St Petersburg
Wentworth Hotel
Baron Komura
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Poktiloff
Baron Komum
Russia
Far East
Witte
Jil Shipo
Tokyo
Fihot Onishi
Japan
Port Arthur
Mukden
Sakhalin
Vindivostok
Er W. Arinatehaninof
Sho
Manchuria
Manaburia
Associated Press
Stouthad
Krown
Emtruss
Purse Lost a Year Ago Reward Offered
William Mayrose of Brooklyn reports turning in a lost purse found at the Ninth Avenue IRT station on Convent Avenue. The bag belonged to Louis J. Grant, a police lawyer, who is abroad with his wife and two friends. Grant was notified to Interborough Co and offered a substantial reward. Mayrose says no word has come and he did not keep the purse.
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New York
William Mayrose
Interborough Co
Louis J. Grant
Convent Avenue
Mayrose
Tuestas
2Nd Street
Ninth Avenue
Mayrose Nealy
Grant
Longwood
Keston
Brad
Mayrese
Bridgeport Man Sentenced for Assault on Girl
James A. Farrell of Bridgeport was sentenced by Recorder Goff to state prison for a term of two years to two years and two months for an assault on a Bridgeport girl lured to New York.
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Bridgeport
James A. Farrell
Goff
New York
Alcohol May Kill Boys in Yonkers Incident
Bennie Goldstein aged 6 and his brother Abie aged 3 from 11 Yonkers Avenue were found in distress after eating soaked cherries from a large jar in their home. Mrs Goldstein called for help. Dr Stevens of St John's hospital treated them as neighbors assisted. Both children were pumped and taken to hospital in precarious condition with a chance of recovery.
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Yonkers
Bennie Goldstein
Abie
Yonkers Avenue
School Teachers Sue Over Travel and Board Digest
Ernest E B Cole principal of Darwin school of tiks elty and twenty five women teachers returned from the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland Ore. They attach their travel car on a claim of 1 00 for breach of contract. They say a tourist company paid 155 each for round trip but promised full course meals and first class sleeping accommodations. They allege they were fed bacon beans and fried potatoes for breakfast and the car was old and stuffy.
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Chicago
Ernest EB. Cole
Darwin School of Tikselty
Portland
Ore
Wind settles dispute at Adventist camp meeting
Hartford August 11 Christian Adventists at the Soath ing camp log ground marvel at what they call the hand of the Almighty. A plan to cut a clump of trees caused debate. After prayers for conviction, a strong wind struck Tuesday night, felling the trees but causing no other damage.
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Hartford
Bennington Inquiry by Bennington District Court Report
San Diego August 11 The court inquiry has completed its investigations. Members will prepare a report to be presented to Admiral Broderick and then forwarded to Washington. The report is expected to become public.
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San Diego
Bennington Dliss
Broderick
Washington
Fever Situation in New Orleans Reports Stagnant
New Orleans August eleventh noon yellow fever report shows 12 new cases since yesterday afternoon, total cases TH, total deaths 127. No significant change in the outbreak.
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New Orleans
Parrot Rescued From North River After Sinking Cage
A chaotic scene near the French line pier ends with a shore crew member diving to save a green Mexican parrot that toppled from a heavy cage into the river. Salvatore Damate, from the City of Mexico, plans to continue toward Nagdes as locals wager on the bird’s passage.
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New York
North River
French Line
Salvatore Damate
City of
Mexico
Nagdes
Firemen Overcome in West Twelfth Street Soap Fire
Twenty New York firemen were carried unconscious from a blaze at W H Daggitt Sons soap factory on West Twelfth Street as 70 000 gallons of soapy fats erupted. Firefighters crawled along sidewalks through poisonous smoke and burning liquid, some rescued after repeated dives into the flames. Six were hospitalized. Acting Chief Binns split crews to attack the fire and rescue the men amid perilous fumes and burning grease.
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New York
W. H. Daggitt
West Twelfth Street
Binns
Fred Barry
Tim
Andrew O'Neil
Hero Grace Sentenced in Utah for Roberts Rescue
Salt Lake City Aug 1 Grace, about thirty, saved General Roberts during an Afghan campaign crisis. She received a victory commendation from Queen Victoria for bravery as Roberts ordered a retreat after a tribesmen surround. Grace later served terms in the penitentiary for burglary and petty offenses.
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Salt Lake City
Grace
Roberts
Queen Victoria
General Roberts
Kirwee
Africa
Utah
Bailey addresses Confederate reunion in Metheger Tex
United States Senator Joseph W Bailey spoke at the Confederate reunion in Metheger Texas on August 1. He defended Southern leaders and highlighted lingering tensions over former Confederate figures and institutions while lamenting perceived neglect of Southern heritage and memory.
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Metheger
Tex
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
Coufelerate
Mailey
Annie Fates Of New Illinois Town In Cistern Incident
A woman named Annie Fates of Deerten, Auge IL, was found unconscious in a cistern at her home today. Believed to be the result of an accident, authorities are investigating the event.
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Deerten
Annie
Wes Foot
Forest Fires Rage in Mountain State Causes
Fire rages across remote regions of the mountain state leaving extensive damage as crews battle blazes. Local officials report fierce winds spread embers threatening towns and forests. Residents evacuate as authorities warn of worsening conditions and continuing flare ups.
Connecticut Weather Forecast Tonight and Saturday
Forecast calls for light southwest winds across Connecticut with cloudy to partly sunny skies tonight and into Saturday. Temperatures expected to remain mild with little precipitation and variable winds fading by morning.
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Connecticut
Rankin Case Body of Mrs Rankin Shot in Grafton WI
The body of Annie Rankin, shot by James Mitchell in Grafton, was brought to town this forenoon by her mother and sisters. Family delayed burial plans, unsure where the body would be laid. Rumors placed the four year old Rankin boy with Dana Murgatroyd, with relatives unsure of custody. George Rankin, widower, planned to wait for quiet before asserting his rights over the child. Dr Gilbert telegram said Mitchell’s condition remained very serious for twenty hours.
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Annie Rankin
James Mitchell
Grafton
Howard Murgatte
Rankin
Murgatrayds
Dana Murgatroyd
Gratton
George Rankin
Mrs Rankin
Murgatroyds
Make new treaty with Germany described in brief
Washington reports on authority of a high official that heavy losses from a Chinese boycott and Germany’s end of an agreement lead to negotiations for a completely new treaty with Germany. The Post notes talks will begin soon with the German foreign office, a new tariff takes effect March 1, 1900, and several state department treaties await Senate action. An ambassador was charged to negotiate on equal terms with Europe in the German market.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Russia
Washington
Day Mays
Germany
Roosevelt
State Department
Senate
Associated Presa Mon m
Empe William
Anibassader Sternburg
America
Europe
Millionaires Broken by Fatal Auto Crash Near Houston
A young millionaire, James L Darrah, died when his automobile turned a somersault after dodging a milk wagon on a country road twenty miles from Houston. His passenger Bettie White of St Havin suffered serious injuries as the car, traveling at about forty miles per hour, rolled and struck the wagon. Darrah was killed instantly by a broken neck. Miss White survived with serious bruises.
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Houston
Tex
Ang
Darrah
Mmillionaire
Jms
Miss White
Coinage Stop Planned at Mint as Staff Recalled
Aug 11 reports say the mint halted operations and dismissed most of its 600 staff except those needed to manage affairs. About 1,000,000 pesos reserved for the Panama government will be stored in a few days, with further plans to clear a large sum. Authorities may approve moving the silver dollars stored at the mint. Superintendent Newlands ordered to select the personnel for essential duties.
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Onlere
Toe Mint
Cates Tat
Newlamls
Willgouce Estate Near New Haven Faces Prospects
A fragmented 19th century notice indicates the Willgouse estate near New Haven, tied to a lamberape architect, is under review for possible sale or transfer. The report mentions a Yale affiliation and an expected update in a few weeks, with Orested selected by the committee.
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Willgouse
New Haven
Sod Gaviverr
Hiliemse
Ant
Yale
Orested
Parliament Prorogued After Tumultuous Session
Tames Aug 11 Parliament prorogued after a chequered session marked by unprecedented votes of censure and motions to embarrass the government. Two notable measures passed aliens act and unemployed workmen act while the Scottish church dispute was settled. The session featured a small attendance and the king's speech addressed peace talks with Russia and Japan and the Sweden Norway union dissolution. Portinigent adjourned to October 20.
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Tames
House of Commons
Black Rod
House of Lots
Burk of Halsbury
Edward
Sweden
Norway
United States
Far East
Italy
Canada
Halifax
Portinigent
ROOT QUITS CORPORATE DIRECTORSHIPS TO SHIELD OFFICE
Secretary Root of New York and Roosevelt’s cabinet resigns from multiple banks and financial firms where he had long served as director. The Times says he severed ties with Morton Trust Co National Bank of Commerce Tithe Guaranty and Trust and others to avoid conflicts with his secretary of state role. Former directors could not explain his motive beyond safeguarding public office.
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New York
Atg
Root
Roosevelt
Bes
Times
Morton Trust Co
National Bank of Commerce
the Tithe Guaranty and Trust Co
Thues
Hin
Hoot
Crushed Under Derrick in New Haven Plant
An accident at a New Haven firm involving C A Blakeslee & Son workers toppled a derrick main boom. An employee named Deke Ath Becel was struck and suffered injuries to both legs and an arm while another worker was crushed. He was taken to a hospital in Moseoport, New York.
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West Pawling
Antonit Sorel
C. A. Blakeslee & Son
New Haven
New York
Hartford
Cate
Imam
Moweweopete
N.Y
Tennis Tournament Semifinals Report From Longworth Creek
Ambiguous notes describe Poston and Aue advancing to semifinals in a Longworth Creek tennis event. Mentions of matches, progress toward finals, and hopes for determining the champion. Unclear details about dates, venues, scores, or participants due to garbled OCR text.
Roosevelt Arrives at Chautauqua for Visit in Rain
President Roosevelt lands at Chautauqua at 8 45 pm in a special car and reaches Lakewood by Erie line. a watch theft occurs overnight while officials on the platform. A 7 30 reception with Bishop Vincent and Dr Vincent precedes a private trolley trip to the assembly grounds. About 10 000 attend the opening program as dignitaries from New York gather for the event.
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Chautauqua
Roosevelt
Chautausaun
Lakewood
Erie Railroad
Roosevelt Anyel
John MH. Vincent
Gent. Vincent
Tra Miller Nd
C. Neville
Higgins
Wew New York
Sevelt
Relieved Terre Nova Arrives After Adventurous Rescue Voyage
Tromsoe Norway Aug 11 The relief ship Terre Nova arrived after a perilous voyage that nearly failed due to thick ice. The expedition’s unpolar party was rescued and brought to port, with reports noting the dramatic marine conditions and danger faced during the crossing.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Hennige Vang
Commission of Public Charities to Meet Monday at Four
The board of commissioners of public charities will hold a meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The session aims to discuss ongoing welfare concerns and review agency procedures.
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Hoard of Commissioners of Public Charities
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