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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
7
Russian forces retreating under Ky Kuroki’s pressure as Japanese advance closes in on Mukden. Kuropatkin reports the army extricated from danger with a narrow front while rear-guard actions continue amid heavy rain and sodden roads.
A fragmented report recalls a brutal murder near Sunset with a husband under accusation, his confession tied to a family tragedy, and neighbors’ involvement. In New York, Belmont hosts a labor conference as Interborough officers threaten a strike over pay and hours, with tentative deals debated and officials unsure of concessions.
Benbow of Butte Montana has qualified for the Exposition company prize to fly a balloon or air ship to the Washington Monument. He rose to 100 feet in a self invented craft and sailed 500 yards. A planned one mile return run was halted by strong wind.
North Tarrytown police pursue a murder mystery as George Daley is found dead on Beekman Avenue. Suspects William Kilday, former police sergeant, and Morris Hartnett stay jailed in White Plains as investigators press the case.
Atlantic City hosts the state convention of the Populist party of New Jersey. National leaders attend including T.P. Rynder, chairman of the national committee, and Thomas Watson, the party’s presidential candidate.
MEMPHIS Tenn September 7 seven inmates jailed for various crimes escaped by sawing the bars in one cell of the jail authorities reported the break occurred overnight and the perimeter was tightened as search efforts continue to locate the fugitives
The State Department received formal notice from Japan on the treaty with Korea granting Japanese advisers to the Korean king and future treaty concessions. Separate items mention a U S military visit to West Point and a parliamentary delegation tour, with assorted livestock market figures and a note on slow sheep trading.
Vermont statewide vote elected a Republican ticket with a large majority, naming Governor Charles J. Bell and other state officers, plus two congressmen. Latest returns show a Republican plurality near 82,000. The piece notes Vermont as a political barometer for national outcomes in presidential years and recalls historical precedents.
In Lynn Massachusetts three police squads quelled a strike riot in front of Jacobson Jacobs leather remnant shop after workers walked out Friday. Replacements hired from Greek and Italian labor groups were attacked by hundreds. rocks knives and violence occurred with three arrests and no serious injuries.
New York September 7 The Republican press bureau issues extracts from Senator T O Platts campaign song book used in the 1856 Fremont campaign. The booklet, once sung by the WaAS and Member of the Tioga County Glee Club, will be sung at the Republican party centennial in Saratoga on September 1.
In BUENOS AYRES on September 7 a three day battle between Uruguayan government troops and revolutionists left two thousand dead and four thousand wounded. General Vazquez led the government forces and was defeated, retreating with arms and munitions abandoned.
American Minister Squiers at Havana cables the state department that the Cuban senate has ratified the extradition treaty recently concluded between the United States and Cuba.
Waterside the 18 to 10 favorite won the Autumn stakes at Sheepshead Bay by a length over Pasadena with Jack Lory third. He led from the barrier and clocked six furlongs in 1:12 3-5. Dick Bernard boosted to 3000 dollars as winning bid. Eagle bought at 1500 dollars. Debaker suffered a gash after a spill. Brooklynite finished tenth after placing second in the first race.
Hartford Conn Sept 7 The second day of the grand circuit meet drew a large crowd with the Cap ital City trot drawing focus. J Harmer Bronson's Texas led heat one but judges shook up the drivers amid claims of noncompetitive effort. Andrews and Walker replaced Thompson and Renick as the Texas crew faced replacement. Alexander swept the next three heats.
Detroit Sept 7 The good thing players cashed in as Ariah Gowan won the fourth race and Rowland M. captured the sixth both at long prices. Galtlithea a 4 to 1 choice won the opening event with Gearholm a wild tip. Manfred was the only winning favorite while Bench art and McIlvain finished second in their races.
SHA GIRT New Jersey Sept 7 The sixth day of the interstate shooting tourney was devoted to the regimental team match The First Regiment Infantry National Guard of New Jersey led with 528 points of 600 The first prize includes the interstate trophy a medal for each member and 150 dollars
In CHICAGO on September 7 Sad Sam Proof reader and Alma Dufour led the Harlem card as favored winners. Foncasta captured the one mile and twenty yards feature at 1 to 1. William Wright was second and Fossil third. End. Ball at St Louis saw Hd Ball prevail easily in the Delmar feature with Treewater runner up. Tally H. to retire.
Kansas City unions in both Kansas Cities vote to continue the strike until packers meet terms. The action centers on packing trades workers in the region seeking satisfactory bargaining.
Caleb S. Pennewill of Dover was nominated by the Democrats for governor on the fifth ballot at the party caucus in Dover Delaware.
Military action unfolds with blue and brown armies facing near Manassas and Gainesville. General Bell advances east as General Grant and Lee maneuver, with skirmishes and a notable incident where four companies of the Seventy fourth New York and a Fifth Infantry unit are ruled out for attempting to cross an open under heavy fire. The pope’s envoy notes French church alignments amid ongoing Vatican tensions with France.
Clifford Howard thirteen faces an 18 year term in jail for theft to fund a trip to Trenton to see his father. Gloucester City Council elects Thomas Foley as city treasurer replacing George Dickensheets who resigned. Foley, secretary of the Board of Education, is nominated by Democrats with Republicans backing William Bradwy. term ends January 1 with a full term possible.
Republican vice presidential candidate Charles W. Fairbanks spoke at Merrymeeting Park after a welcome by the Brunswick town committee. Governor candidates Herbert N. Heath and William T. Cobb opened the event with remarks in a politically charged visit. Emperor William addressed Hamburg officials in a separate news item about naval ambitions and past visits. In Medford, fire damaged the Bhiaw & Lemby mill, destroying buildings and causing an estimated $20,000 loss.
Assistant Attorney General says suits targeting several manufacturers in northern New Jersey test the old child labor law. Evidence of violations is claimed, with actions described as a potential test case for enforcing factory labor regulations. A separate unrelated note mentions a violent assault on Jamies McCarthee near Plainfield but details are unclear.
A fragmentary report notes a woman making a bare accusation against her husband in a court context. The wording suggests personal conflict rather than a formal charge or clear outcome. No names or dates are readable.
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