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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
2
Highlights from the past week cover Miss Grace Gregory's death after a fall from a frightened horse in Lake Forest, a large fire in South Lima destroying a cold storage plant, and numerous global events including political, legal, and economic developments across the United States and abroad.
George W. Morgan, New York elections chief, asserts about 600000 has been gained last year from selling fraudulent naturalization papers. The report notes ongoing fraud schemes and estimates of profits amid election integrity concerns.
The legation lists 12055 Japanese casualties from Chingjiu to Yangtzling. Renshaw is dead in London. Morocco imprisons a British subject. Mrs Maybrick speaks of confinement and vows to reclaim fortune. Russian destroyer seized at Chefoo amid neutralities concerns. Port Arthur battles continue as Russian ships suffer damage and losses. Port Arthur demand quoted. Inverkip collision sinks. 20 drowned off Fastnet Rock.
Estimates by the New York City immigrant labor bureau suggest 40,000 domestic servants are needed as demand far exceeds supply. A Locust Creek picnic boat accident near Sumner Missouri claimed three youths. Russia contemplates abolishing corporal punishment on its heir’s birth. Robert E. Close opened fire at Chicago. two bystanders wounded. Perry Hannah, Traverse City luminary, dies of paralysis. Chester Severson killed while fleeing police. others arrested. Radium ore found in Cripple Creek districts. two veins and surface float. US rice acreage reaches 643,400 acres up 83 percent in five years. Carnegie Steel warns South Sharon clerks of job terminations September 1 ending open hearth line. 2,500 workers impacted.
A roundup of royal figures and nobles engaging in athletic and leisure feats. King Alfonso hailed as Europe’s premier rider. Prince Ejitel swam the Rhine near Born. King Carlos of Portugal showcased tennis skill and sharp pistol shooting for visiting Americans.
Report says rail lines in Argentina advance under English capitalists guiding the project.
Boston hosts the 38th Union veterans encampment with parades and receptions. Gov Bates honors Southern officers, Edward S Gray of Atlanta responds. National Army Nurses association meets as tens of thousands march through Boston in 42 states and two territories.
Chicago and New York dispatches describe intensified conflict as packers seek peace talks with Chicago mayor while police clash with rioters at Sixteenth and State. A company official dismisses mayoral mediation. New York reports managers plan to import English butchers to replace striking workers.
A passenger train struck an automobile at a crossing in Indianapolis on Monday killing driver Frank L. Steen, manager of a coal company, and severely injuring Seth Burnett. The car was hurled 60 feet and wrecked.
The United States gunboat Dubuque was successfully launched from the Gas Engine and Power Co. yard at Morris Heights New York. Miss Margaret Treadway aged 15 of Dubuque Iowa christened the vessel.
The 1903 geological survey report by John Birkinbine shows the United States mined 35,019,308 long tons of iron ore, surpassing all competitors. Production grew in the Lake Superior area with Minnesota, Michigan, Alabama and Wisconsin as leaders. Nevada joined the producing states while Vermont and Montana reported no ore. Total mine value reached $66,328,415 at $1.89 per ton, though Pennsylvania's output declined 22 percent from 1902.
The treasury reports American silver plate makers sent wares to England to bear the English hall mark to mislead buyers. Importers could reclaim duties since marking is not an improvement in value. Britain has now barred the English hallmark on American silverware exported to England.
Joseph Costello, 16, a bricklayer, fired at pursuing workers after an alleged assault and fled toward a train. Police guarded him as a crowd pressed for lynching, while Thomas McLaughlin filed a felonious assault charge with the incident occurring at the elevated railroad station.
The international socialist and trades union congress began in Amsterdam on August 15. Vice Presidents Katayama of Japan and Plekharoff of Russia greeted each other with a handshake as the assembly endorsed a French proposed resolution condemning czarist wartime actions and pledging to oppose the war through socialist action worldwide.
Charles Farthing an extra drug clerk at Lindell Hotel Pharmacy was arrested and held for the coroner on a charge tied to the death of Mrs. Jennie Helms of New York. Mrs Helms died after hours of agony from what she believed to be cream of tartar bought by her husband from Farthing. Doctors Nash and Phillips said the symptoms indicated poisoning.
Large crowd attends the grand circuit at Brighton Beach on day two. The 2:20 trot worth $5,000 ends in disaster for favorite Snyder McGregor with Stanley Dillon taking the win. In the 2:08 pace also worth $5,000, Gallagher’s favorite status falters as John M. wins.
In Buffalo on August 17 the delegates to the national Lutheran convention gathered for a three day session beginning last night as the national body convenes for its proceedings.
Magistrate Tighe postponed the Mannino kidnapping hearing to Friday for four arrestees. Bail rose from 2000 to 4000 dollars. Cucozza identified the Coniglio woman as the person he took Tony Mannino to last Tuesday night, while Mrs. Coniglio denied knowing Cucozza or the boy.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Kamimura engaged the Russian Vladivostok squadron near Tsu island in the Strait of Korea. After a five hour battle the Russians withdrew damaged. Japanese casualties totaled 64 killed and 111 wounded including Admiral Togo's flagship Mikasa.
Dispatches from Port Arthur report intensified Japanese night assault on Taku and Siachou mountains with 15 hours of fighting ending August 10. Russians claim repulses along the east front during a heavy rain and on Wolf Hills to Taku Mountain. Reports say fortress bombarded from the east for four days as Port Arthur experiences high tension.
Reports from Tokio and Port Arthur indicate the protected cruiser Pallada likely torpedoed and sunk during the August 10 battle. The Czarevitch and three destroyers are under German repairs, while Vladivostok receives word of Diana reaching port. News from St Petersburg shows public anxiety over Rear Admiral Withoft’s squadron remains, with no official confirmation of ships’ return. A Catskills social note records Judge Parker visiting Winnisook Lodge in Ulster County New York.
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