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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1904
Page
13
The solemn high mass for the murdered emperor draws the widow and imperial family, with representatives from foreign governments in attendance. A solemn cortege processes through the city streets as wreaths and mourners line the route, while priests read prayers and the crowd pays respects to the fallen monarch.
Helsingfors July 31 reports the father of Eugene Schumann, alleged assassin of Gin Rebiкoff, governor general of TYintind, has been sent to St Petersburg under gendarme escort Prot Gummerus of the University of Fuland. He is the fourth exiled professor from this institution to be banished to Russia since the Gar Bobrikoff murder. Details are scarce here and rumors suggest possible involvement by a minister named von PEA, though this is unconfirmed.
Special London Tikes Cablegram reports iron and steel markets steady with cautious optimism. Wheat prices rise amid harvest prospects. continent sees variable moisture and potential record yet limited improvement. Woolen industry weak, prices steady. Barrow, Birmingham, Glasgow note mixed results with wage tensions easing. Strong export activity from India and South America supports steel demand while US and continental iron imports affect markets.
Anti Reyes opposition in Colombia shows dissatisfaction with administration amid rumored upheaval. In Roumania, a severe drought devastates maize crops prompting a government export ban on maize. Local political tensions and weather events shape regional news.
The Great Belt connects the Baltic and North seas and separates Funen from Zealand. Copenhagen reports King Edward’s visit starting talks for a new Denmark Britain Russia treaty to guarantee Danish neutrality if Anglo Russian hostilities erupt. Christian plans a neutrality proclamation to be sent to Russia and Japan. Denmark would resist violations of neutrality in Danish waters if needed.
An official Pat Arthur report notes July 2% fighting with Russians accused of brutality against the wounded and dead. The Port Arthur garrison’s reply to Japanese summons claims their siege train and Oyama’s staff were sunk by the Hitcha Maru and Sado Maru, doubting Kuropatkin’s defeat. Japanese torpedo boats and two gunboats attacked Russian destroyers July 24 near Hsiendheng promontory. fog hid results.
London dispatch reports Russia preparing additional vessels for government service while awaiting orders for Tambov, Bieff Vladimir, Verones, and Saratute. No decision on recommissioning or merchant ship arrests. authorities pledge a swift official clarification on the volunteer fleet status.
The Vladivostok squadron reportedly passed Tsugaru Straits on July 30 en route to Vladivostok. Japanese observers did not sight it during return, and the fleet appeared to travel at high speed, possibly to avoid mines. Back in port within a day or two. Meanwhile the Hamburg-American steamer Argonia, detained here over fear of seizure by the squadron, was ordered to Yokohama and Hong Kong.
The report from St Petersburg dated July 31 describes a Russian torpedo boat sinking the British steamer Hipsang after it was fired upon near Foochow Bay at night. In fog, the Hipsang tried to escape but was sunk. no lights were shown. The government denies rumors about Russian mineship Pana passing the Dardanelles steerage. The steamer City of Rockland floated after grounding and was brought to berth for immediate repairs.
Democratic leaders in Maryland decide not to rush the fight until nominations are completed and issues defined. A statewide registration drive will enroll Democratic voters, with a broad citizens league forming to back Parker’s candidacy. Senator Gorman plans a leading role, aiming for a large majority and possible sweep in Congressional districts.
Ex Representatives and senators vie for party backing across four districts. Rusk and Rayner support potential runs in the Fourth, with Lee S. Meyer, Denny, and Curtis also courting favor. In the Sixth, Democratic hopes hinge on James W. Denny and Senator Gill, while Republicans defer campaigning to September to align with Stone’s leadership and plan a pivotal August meeting in Baltimore to set campaign lines.
The advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy to ease labor for women suffering from inflammation and other conditions. It promises a $500 reward for uncured cases of female weakness and lists testimonials claiming health improvements after using the medicines, plus a free medical book offer and mailing details.
Simon Wolf of Washington D. D. delivers an anniversary address at the Jewish Chautauqua praising its goals. He credits Dr Serkowitz and leaders for broad panhumanistic, non partisan work that unites Jewish and non Jewish voices to improve mental moral and educational life in America.
A large Nashville audience gathered at Gospel Tabernacle for the funeral of Robert Settles, longtime Christ Episcopal Church sexton and captain of a Negro National Guard unit, with Adjutant General H H Hannah among attendees. A Christ Church choirperformed as ministers lauded Settles for a well spent life and urged the race to imitate his example.
Decomposed body of a man about thirty found in Passaic woods believed dead for at least a month. Identified as John Bickerstaff of Philadelphia. Also notes rifle team selections for Fort Niagara and Atlantic Division, Fall River mill strike status, and Rev J D Stoops resigning to chair philosophy at Iowa College Grinnell.
Frank Benedetto, a man who murdered his wife in a jealous fit, died by hanging in his county jail cell after a week of mental anguish and persistent prayer, authorities said.
Movements of ocean liners include La Champagne from Havre Furness 3 Glasgow and Mar ville Southampton July 31. Arrived St Louis from New York and passed Horet Castle at 11 10 am. Merville July 31 arrived Columbia from New York for Liverpool and proceeded Liverpool July 2L. Cedric from New York via Queenstown Exrma from New York via Queenstown.
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