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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
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Philadelphia July 22 plans for founding the American Oncologic hospital were announced by physicians and philanthropists. The center would treat tumors, support research, and admit patients nationwide. Proponents seek a central city site and mandatory reporting to compile cancer statistics.
Fall River mill workers vote to strike rather than accept a 12 to 15 percent wage cut with many wages dropping to about 4.80 a week. Cash basis notices appear in groceries, signaling a broader economic squeeze and a tougher stance from labor.
A merchant with established business must advertise or risk losing customers. Officials urge ongoing promotional efforts to sustain trade and growth, noting advertising builds visibility, trust, and continued revenue.
Denver July 22 The Portland mine closed again due to military action. About 500 men employed. 40 arrested including the entire mechanical force at three shafts. Accused of no crime, only for refusing to join the mine owners' association and surrender union cards. Some released or released on recognizance. Remaining workers must take cards or leave the district.
Mrs Florence Maybrick reached Rouen from London via Havre in a secretive move. She was met by her mother Baroness De Roques and driven to a walled Rouen residence on Rue de Tannery. Visitors were refused and both women stayed inside the grounds.
Frinceton New Jersey July 22 Robert Clayton 25 a driver shot and killed his wife 25 and wounded his mother in law it is believed fatally Clayton was arrested after a long chase Clayton and his wife had quarrelled repeatedly and he resisted her appeals to stop drinking He shot his wife in the back seven times then attacked the mother in law shooting her five times in the breast He turned on his sister and the baby but both escaped due to his bad aim
Russian officials signal calm, aiming for speedy, satisfactory settlement with Britain over the Malacca incident. Moscow vows to stop vessels carrying contraband but will accept Britain's assurance that war materiel on the Malacca was government stores bound for Hong Kong. The Hague reference may be offered if needed.
The dispatch from Liao Yang July 20 claims a rumored Japanese breakthrough on the Russian left flank near Keller and Rennenkampff as forces march toward Mukden. Kuropatkin notes no change in the situation while Herschelmann’s cavalry detachment and battles at Mo T Pass are described, including bayonet charges and a crossed river detachment misidentification.
General Nogi commands the Fourth Japanese Army with a veteran record from the China campaign. He aided a division commander in entering Port Arthur during the earlier conflict in 1894.
A Moscow dispatch cites the Russky Listok confirming an Associated Press report from Liao Yang that Japanese forces have broken through the Russian left flank and are marching toward Mukden. The claim, tied to General Rennenkampff, lacks official confirmation and ongoing reports note persistent rumors of a march on Mukden.
A Daily Telegraph Russian correspondent from Mukden, dated July 19, describes two days of fierce fighting with Japanese forces attacking boldly and Russians contesting ground. He notes heavy losses and Japanese artillery superiority, while flanking moves to the east drive Russian retirement. Vladivostok squadron moves toward Yokohama, with fog delaying ships as shipping suspends awaiting fleet location.
Philadelphia July 22 preparations are under way for the early dissolution of the Reading Company voting trusteeship after the semi annual dividend on the first preferred stock on September 10 fulfills two years of four percent payouts. Trustees include J. P. Morgan F. P. Olcott and C. W. S. Packard. Ex senator George G West critical in Sweet Springs Missouri July 22 with slim chances of recovery as family gathers.
Miners in Wilkes-Barre discuss enforcing the strike commission award on check weighmen and the docking boss. Executive board plans action at 70,000 workers if not observed. Conciliation board head Nichola argues operators resist umpire Wright’s decision, delaying miners’ entitlements amid a three year term.
New York importer William B. Cunningham, 49, of Upper Montclair New Jersey, was instantly killed when he fell from the ninth floor through an elevator shaft to the basement of the Mutual Reserve building. It is believed he opened the shaft door and was struck by the descending car while seeking the car. The elevator man heard a thud at the ninth floor and the ground floor discovery followed.
Results from yesterday show Cleveland 14 Athletics 8 and St Louis 8 Boston 4 in the American League. National League scores include Cincinnati 2 Boston 1 and New York 4 Chicago 3. Pittsburg Brooklyn had no game due to rain. The 1904 Chicago directory lists a population of 2 241 000. Joseph W Folk was nominated Missouri governor by Democrats. Mrs Henry George dies aged 65 in Monticello New York. In Carlisle Mrs Viola Nixdorf loses both legs after being struck by a freight train.
W J Bryan outlines radical changes to the Democratic party including government ownership and operation of railways by states, expansion of telegraphs, ending private monopolies, and an income tax. He argues for federal judges elected by the people and municipal franchise ownership, with Parker as candidate. He notes money questions paused for now and emphasizes organizing radical elements within the party. Senator Henry G Davis visits Bedford with no conference. Kruger's funeral scheduled for July 26 in The Hague before transportation to South Africa.
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