Peace conference reaches broad agreement ending Russo Japanese conflict
Portsmouth August 20 report that the peace conference has agreed on all points including no indemnity, no eastern naval limits, and transfer of territorial concessions. M Witte described the result as incredible and unexpectedly hopeful, stating Japan accepted Russia's terms after lengthy negotiations.
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Russia
Japan
Witte
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Nussia
M. Witte
Far East
Raik
Harbin
Chantatu
Salalin
Sakhalin
Roosevelt Receives AP Peace Bulletin Confirmation
The Aug 2 report notes President Roosevelt received official confirmation of the Associated Press peace bulletin at 2 pm. The message originated from Baron Koniure, signaling a formal end to active hostilities.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Baron Koniure
Decisive Hour in Peace Conference Nears
Portamouth dispatch reports tension as plenipotentiaries prepare for the conference room. Witte appears stern and dismissive of potential concessions while Japan presses for partial Sakhalin cession and railway terms. Roosevelt notes authority for Japan’s terms, yet Witte signals no retreat from Russia’s demands.
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Leas
Kinnetan
Roosevelt
Meyer
Sakhalin
Chitose Eastern
St Petersburg
Witte
Armerican Republic
Former Russian cruiser Tekin arrives at Makbearn station
The former Rawson Cruiser Raran arrived yesterday at Makbearn Raval station. The vessel is now renamed Haran and is aligned with the Japanese navy.
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Tekin
Ang Dh
Raran
Makbearn Raval
Aw Th
Dutch commission to meet in Washington on canal plans
The introductory report from the Netherlands committee to Washington for discussions on Panam canal construction arrived by steamer. Prof. J Kraus directs efforts on project details and large river works for Panama. New York, Aug 2-4. W.
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Washington
Methets
Panam Canal
J Kraus
Pont Tee
Bere le Cherse
Perera Pears Pet
New York
Ang
Odessa Inquiry Sparks Jewish Community Curiosity
Report from Odessa notes uncertainty about a Jewish event and whether a public inquiry reached Jewish circles. Local sources suggest people await confirmation of any occurrence and whether authorities disclosed it.
Winners in national match at shooting tournament given
The Aug 20 report from Reagirt New Jersey lists twelve prize winners in the national individual match with scores. Durward Massachusetts leads with 490 total, followed by Ketcham and Winder among others, with medals and prizes awarded for gold, silver, and bronze. Additional gold medals for high slow-fire, rapid-fire, and skirmish scores are noted, along with a national team match including multiple states and services.
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Reagirt
N. J
Durward
Mass
Sergent Ketcham
Winder
Ohio
Wells
New York
Baldwin
U.S. Infantry
Akirmish
Graham
U. S. Cavalry
Aklemlat
Keteham
Welle
Tate
Sayer
Stiles
Doyle
Benedict
Rene
Scott
Gratin
Coewin
Hicharda
Masaachusetts
Lean Durward
Hie
Mateh
Cavalry
United States Army
United States Navy
Marine Core
United St Military Academy
National Guard
Aneta Inngerie
Vermont
Ireland
Maesachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Hawaii
Bes Bron
Atate
Tean
Act of Emgree
Henry Hitton
Soklier
Mirrathon
Behwlf
Neer York
Alan A Mertel
Loop the Gap
Ame 28 Arthur. Eveneville, Ted.
Air Prakes and Freight Refusal Echo New York Scene
Ambiguous notes describe air freight practices and a March date affecting transatlantic shipments. References to New Haven, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia indicate a broader regional industry debate. Key parties and exact actions remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Salmon shooting trial opens in Edinburgh
The trial of J. B. Phipps and J. C. Phipps begins in Edinburgh High Court for shooting at and wounding three salmon fishers on July 6 at the Heaufort Castle estate Inverness-shire leased by McPhipps Sr from Lord Lovat. Alexander Meline, head salmon fisher for Lord Lovel, testifies they fished at midnight without notifying Mr Phipps.
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Scotland
Phipps
J. C. Phipps
Henry Phippa
Pittsburg
High Court
Heaufort Castle
Inverness-shire
Mc Phipps, Sr
Lord Lavat
Alexander Meline
Lord Lovil
Severn
Actor Lawrence Hanley Dies in Poverty in Los Angeles
Lawrence Hanley, once a promising Shakes actor known for a fiery presence and strong physique, died yesterday in poverty. The Lailles Aid Society has taken charge of his body and will arrange the funeral.
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Los Angeles
Lawrence Hanley
Fe Beng Thin
The
Lailles’ Aid Society
Tinley
Milford Rev Meld Fined for Disturbing Public Worship
Milford August 20 in town court Rev W. Meld received a $7 fine plus costs for disturbing public worship following a disturbance at a church service. He appealed the case.
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Milford
W. Meld
Costa
Centennial Arrives at Port After Amur Voyage
The steamship Centennial reached Seattle last night after sailing from San Francisco on June 12 for a Mikolaev cannery mission at the Amur mouth. A fogbound voyage and impasse with a Turkish steamer caused a nineteen day delay before unloading, handled by Russian soldiers. cargo destined for private use raised tensions aboard.
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Seattle
Wish
Centennial
Amur
San Francis
San Francisco
Mikolavest
Dramatic Beach Rescue In New York Involving Muriel Stirr
A 15 year old girl Muriel Stirr of Leoville's hotel on Twenty third Street Coney Island was rescued after being struck by a drum major. The strong swimmer reached the man and helped her, but she fainted and was revived after medical attention.
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New York
Wit Witte
Drum Nuijor
Feney Lanod
Foot
Muriel Stier
Leoville
Twenty Third Street
Coney Tatund
Rome Murlet
Tle
Alvin Ms Khe
Ahere
Rome
Ordered to Kill in Constantinople Mystery
In Constantinople on August 20 police report a high profile assassination masking a revolutionary motive. The prisoner Ghirkia Vartattin, tied to Turkish and American ties, allegedly ordered the killing of a U S citizen and now faces appeals between Ottoman and American authorities amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Isanasiati
Agile Vodjinn
Avellentia
Glata
Ghirkia Vartattin
United States
Aftr
Vartailin
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Kil
Andilah
Hadrian
Revolutionary Party
Turkey
Empire
Grand Oregon Windstorm Ravages Palouse Fruit Crops
A August 20 windstorm in Grand Oregon caused extensive damage across Palouse country, with widespread crop ruin and fruit trees stripped or broken. Leonid Carroll, 28, was killed instantly by a downed power line near the Grande River area. Dispatches from Gatefeld Washington report eastern Washington fruit crop ruin due to the storm.
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N Grand
Oregon
Palouse
Jared
Leonid Carroll
Gatefeld
Wael
Woetington
Drowned in Bronx River Incident at Willie Avenue Bridge
AWM drownings reported in New York near the Bronx bridge. Max Hobo and Retitia Watt among victims as the boat capsized during a flood tide. Rescue efforts failed for Hoon, while Willie Avenue witnesses recall the tragedy and a lifeboat crew member saved after clinging to wreckage.
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New York
Bronx
Max Hobo
Retitiah Watt
Willie Avenue
Hohn
Lint
Busy Bee Bees Wage War on New York Candy Plant
A candy manufacturer on Hisely Street petitions the Board of Health for protection against thousands of bees swarming from a hive atop a neighboring roof. He claims 250000 bees in the Vesey Street hive invade his shop and factory, robbing sugar and customers. He warns he will seek police help if authorities do not act.
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New York
Hiseliy Street
Board of Health
Fuld
Beng
Vesey Street
Mny
Greatest searchlight tops Pike's Peak for Colorado
The article describes the world’s greatest searchlight built to shine from Pike’s Peak across the Rockies toward the Kansas Colorado border. Master Mechanic David Jones designed a 120 foot rotating tower powered by a 4 cylinder engine to operate at high altitude, enabling the light to illuminate the distant terrain.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Pike's Peak
Kansac-Colorado
Denver
Rockies
David Jones
Semepinal Hound in We Cavitator Iny National Tennis Semi Finals
In Newport KL four contestants reached the national championship tennis semi finals at We Cavitator iny. Mele Co Weight of Boston defeated Willie J. Clothier yesterday in brilliant fashion and faced the former National Champion Waitin AL of Mummit Sd Wright was the favorite for the tonight match on the ext Aiton court
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Newport
We Cavitator
Mele Co Weight
Boston
Willie J. Clothier
Tolay
Bie
Waitin
Mummit
Wrieht
Aiton Court
Woman Fatally Injured After Fall at Paridiee Park Incident
White riding at Paridiee Park on Amsterdam Missed stone Coulwell leaped from a machine and suffered a fractured skull. She was transported to J Hood Wright Hospital, but died shortly after.
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Paridiee Park
Wic Street
Amsterdam
Misestone Coulwell
Etreet
J. Hood Wright T Capital
Unclear Tokyo conference split drives division on wartime reparations
A dispatch from Tokio reports near total press rejection of a proposed division of Balkans reparations in talks. The editorials condemn the plan as disgraceful and urge the national treasury’s protection, arguing the country cannot sustain further concessions or a fresh payment amid war victory and financial strain.
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Tokio
Honeht
Japan
Extermination Efforts Amid Thief Plots In Warsaw District
Reports describe violent measures as residents in the Mietanrin district and Warsaw clash with thieves. An August 26 incident saw thieves killed and arson attempts sparked by avengers. Authorities have yet to act amid escalating actions by local groups and police.
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Mietanrin
Warsaw
Flre
Postmasters Named in Washington Appointment List
The Washington postmaster appointment list dated August 28 names several figures including Hampshire Short Fate Walter Jig Einte tcend White Hoek Wittens IL Rewer in an official frame. The report notes these appointments as part of the fourth laws in effect today.
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Hampshire
Walter 1
Jig
Einte
Tcend
White Hoek
Wittens IL Rewer
Steamship Arrivals Reported in New York
Fragmentary text notes receipts from port with $1500 expendi tures and a steamship arrival in New York on August 2. It references Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and mentions departments and personnel, with garbled lines about shipping and duties.
Fireman Dies From Smoke in Chicago Home
Lieutenant William M. Mayer of the Chicago Fire Department suffocated by smoke last night while attempting to reach a residence. Found by fellow firefighters after a delay, Mayer died alone in the room where the fire began.
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Chicago
Ein Hiren
William M. Mayer
Mayer
Community Events And Local Incidents Report
A city evening concert on the green is planned by Matti Kenny of Motth End amid a car crash Sunday afternoon near North Street leaving a person severely injured. Patrons learn a charity event by The Third Congregation on August 31 shifts to outdoor entertainment. A horse accident on the tracks near Avener results in a fatality. a German couple owned the wagon involved.
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Matti Kenny
Wae
Stoned the Heed
Petrick Delaney
North Street
Tragic Death Shocks Pullout Street Community
A young woman named Hadith Kendrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Mattick Kendrick of Pullout Street died by her own hand last night in a room maintained by William Sears in the Meigs block on Hank Street. Police and a coroner investigation followed as neighbors and family mourned a downward spiral kept secret, with a note left by Kendrick and details of a troubled relationship with Sears emerging during the inquest.
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Mattick Kendrick
Pullout Street
Wil
Willie
Bears
Seara
Olivia
Goldenwith
Elighteen
Abe
Hridge Street
Sears
Fins
Nerelf
Tetbury
City Hell
Malvne
Democrat
Rome
Subkle de
Seare
Delock
Kennaugh
Frank J. Matson
Herens & Fro
Kearse
Stuert
Coroner reports accident involving freight cars and multiple deaths
An coroner’s jury returned a verdict in a collision involving Anaconda Pecine freight cars on the night of August 2. Several people died and others were injured. The freight company was found negligent for failing to install proper gates or safety devices.
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Atte
Mon
Ame
Jory Bee
Collelow
Ateret
Amd
Matte
Anaconda & Pecine
Temperems
Getes
Plan for a permanent international parliament debated
Aug 20 Interparliamentary congress resumed talks on the American plan for a permanent international parliament. Count Albert Apponyi of Austria Hungary supported the idea but warned European nations may resist if it infringes on parliamentary independence. He urged reviewing power scope and considering a committee study. Pennsylvania, Waldo, and Goldwater of New York backed the American project.
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Albert Apponyi
Austria Hungary
Enid
Vesaary
Halle
United States
Mur
Count Apporyl
Ceition Tor
Mesant Moon
Pennsylvania
Waldo and
Goldfowle
New York
Weather Forecast for Connection County
Forecast warns showers tomorrow with partial clearing Wednesday. Winds shift west and become brisk as temperatures rise, with brief periods of sun in the late afternoon.
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