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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1904
Page
9
London editorials urge decisive government action after Russian seizures of British ships. Papers report a cabinet dispatch to St Petersburg and protests to the Turkish government. Elsewhere, Germany seeks explanations for the Red Sea mall seizure and Judge Parker's resignation timing draws attention.
The State Department is reviewing precedents since the Crimean War on stoppage of neutral ships and the right of search as it monitors Russian cruiser activity in the Red Sea. It urges broader neutrality rules, citing McKinley era aims to shield neutral goods, while acknowledging the Trent precedent and its implications for capture of envoys.
London July 20 The Foreign Office states there is absolutely no truth in a U S dispatch claiming Britain informed Germany of a dispute over the 8 Punt fleet and its voyage to Alexandria to check Russian aims The office also says no foundation for Malta to Daily Express dispatch claims that the Mediterranean squadron departure from Malta relates to Russian vessels in the Red Sea and that recent Red Sea incidents influence moves.
A Niuchwang dispatch reports heavy combat near Tongs-Chu eight miles east of To-Tche-Kiao ongoing for days. Russian forces appear around 2100 and Japanese about 1200 in the area, with conditions described as severe. Nearby Tien Tain notes about 1600 casualties on July 29.
Chicago July 20 William J Bryan toured the city saying Parker's election will advance economical reform within the Democratic party. He claimed Parker's victory will rid the country of imperialism and the tariff issue and shift from warlike to peaceful progress, encouraging reformers inside the party.
First day session in Jefferson City ends with a wild demonstration after temporary leadership is chosen. Congressman W D Vandlver named temporary chairman and 4 P Nolen of LaGrange is temporary secretary. Delegates occupy the night with loud confusion as credential reports delay proceeding.
Harmony was the keynote of the Iowa Democratic state convention in Iowa City on July 20. Delegates split into Hearst and anti-Hearst factions but did not pursue a bitter fight, nominating candidates of allied opposition groups and endorsing the national party platform and the tickets of A. J. Parker and Menary G. Davin. President Roosevelt and former Secretary Root conferred at Oyster Bay on July 20, with little detail emerging from the talks.
Detroit reports the Macabees meeting with about 100 delegates. Miss Anna L Carlton of Dallas Tex was elected supreme exalted ruler. Other officers include Mrs Gillian M Hollister of Detroit supreme record keeper and Mrs Eva L McNott of Hornellville N Y supreme lieutenant commander. The Elks elects exalted ruler in Cincinnati on July 26.
Kansas City reports a general strike looming among allied trades in Chicago unless a peace accord is reached. Packers offer bread and ice to striking workers as labor circles brace for potential widespread action. Louisiana editors gather for the twenty fifth annual convention in Shreveport with about 150 delegates.
Twenty Texas World’s Fair commissioners each contributed 1000 dollars to cover a 10000 dollar obligation for the Texas exhibit. Officials expect continued support from Texans to maintain the building and display through the fair. Also noted are miner petitions and government inquiries into Colorado mining actions.
Governor Lotham issued notice for a Texas boll weevil board meeting at Novafota on Aug to hear remedies for boll weevil destruction and have cases tested. No £50,000 reward has been awarded yet for personal estate in New York Marcus A Han na, late Ohio senator, left 76 218 in estate value after appraisement. Chester Cummings was struck by an eastbound freight train near Orange Tor three miles from town while reading.
July 6 Pat Hieley a fourteen year old boy charged with killing Jones Daniel also fourteen was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 5000 dollars. The report notes local concerns as crops and soil conditions are discussed for orchard readiness.
An advertisement promotes McCall's magazine as a women’s fashion guide with over 500000 monthly copies. It highlights colored plates dressmaking hints and style guidance and offers a yearly US subscription for fifty cents via REGAL agent.
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