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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1904
Page
23
The funeral of Emperor Plehve draws deep emotion from his widow and imperial family as a high mass is observed. Representatives of foreign governments attend while the cortege moves through the city, with wreaths and ceremonial honors marking the state funeral.
Helsingfors Finlind July 31 The father of Eugene Schumann the assassin of Bebrikoff 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 sent to Russia since Bebrikoff's murder. Little is known here beyond the exile rumor.
Special London cable notes iron and steel conditions steady with cautious optimism Wheat prices rise but harvest prospects mixed in Europe and America Trade reports show woolen industry weak yet prices hold. Rolling stock demand remains high with India and South America orders aiding steel firms.
A brief item notes anti Reyes sentiment within Colombia’s government and hints at opposition to the administration. It mentions a rumored possible plot and a meeting of congress, with an additional bulletin from Bucharest about severe maize drought and export bans in Romania.
The Great Belt, a key channel between the Baltic and North Seas, hosts ships and talks amid Danish neutrality plans. King Edward's visit spurs a proposed Anglo Danish Russian accord to guard neutrality, with King Christian ready to issue a proclamation and Denmark prepared to resist violations within Danish waters.
Official army report on the July 2% battle near Pat Arthur cites brutal Russian conduct toward the wounded and dead. Japanese sources publish Port Arthur garrison’s reply denying Kuzopatkin’s defeat and asserting the siege train and Oyama’s staff were sunk with the Hitcha Maru and Sado Maru. A separate naval telegram notes Japanese torpedo boats and two gunboats attacking Russian destroyers off the Hsiendheng promontory on July 24. fog obscures results and ships reportedly suffered losses.
A London Times cablegram reports Russia is preparing more vessels of the same class for government use. The Tambov, Bieff Vladimir and Verones await orders, while Saratute undergoes alterations for dispatch. No action on arming merchant ships has been decided beyond a prior arrangement with Britain. The goal is a quick official clarification of the volunteer fleet status.
Russian Vladivostok squadron reportedly passes Tsugaru Straits at eleven knots on July 30 while avoiding mines amid wartime tension. Tokyo and St Petersburg confirm its return to port by Aug 1, with German and American shipping reacting to the fleet's movements and potential seizure risks.
The dispatch describes the sinking of the British steamer Hipsang by a Russian torpedo boat near Foochow Bay on July 16 after night actions in fog. The Hipsang fired ten rifle shots and attempted escape but was sunk. The report also notes denial of Russian mineship passage at the Dardanelles and the successful refloating and berthed City of Rockland after grounding at Grind swane Ledge.
Democratic leaders in Maryland plan a cautious campaign after all nominations are set, focusing on registration and a broad statewide league to back Parker's election. Senator Gorman aims for a large party majority, with emphasis on race issues and mobilizing Black voters, while courting key districts and figures like ex-Gov Jackson and Talbott.
Ex Representative Rusk seeks renomination backed by state organization and Senator-elect Rayner. Denny fights for another term in the Fourth district with a petition signed by prominent Democrats. Senator Gill also active. Sixth district remains Republican stronghold but Democrats see a chance. Republicans delay campaign opening until September with a key meeting planned August 9 on Calvert Street led by Colector Stone and Chairman Hanna to map strategy.
A Victorian advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weaknesses and related disorders. It promises to restore health and strength, cites a $500 cure guarantee for specific conditions, and asserts a testimonial from Miss Belle Hednack. It also offers a free medical guide and a mail order for the book with stamps.
Simon Wolf of Washington D. C. delivered an anniversary address praising the Jewish Chautauqua for broader intellectual development and high ideals. He credited Dr Serkowitz and Dr Berkowitz with building a nonpartisan, panhumanitarian program that includes all Jewish opinions and welcomes non Jews to share in educational work uplifting American life.
Special to The Washington Post Nashville July 31 One of the largest audiences in Nashville gathered at the Gospel Tabernacle for the funeral of Robert Settles a 20 year sexton of Christ Episcopal Church and captain of an unattached Negro company of the National Guard Adjutant General Hannah attended Among white and colored mourners a Christ Church quartet sang an anthem The Negro minister urged that Settles life serve as an example to the race and all who knew him.
The decomposed body of a man around thirty was found in woods on Passaic’s outskirts. A note with the name John Bickerstaff of Philadelphia was found. Death cause unknown. no one accused.
Frank Benedetto, held after fatally attacking his wife in a jealous rage, died by suicide in his jail cell after a week of mental anguish and prayer. Local authorities report the incident occurred in Chicago.
Movements of ocean steamers departing and arriving at major ports list multiple transatlantic crossings. Vessels La Champagne Furness 3 Marville Horet Castle Merville Columbia Cedric Exrma pass Queenstown and depart for Liverpool from New York.
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