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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
29
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Kristow proposed higher pay for rural mail carriers but pressure and presidential direction led to abandonment. Congress had appropriated 20180 for rural carriers with salaries not to exceed 720 per year, and a thorough system review was ordered.
Public notice states marriages and deaths may be inserted in multiple newspapers at no extra charge upon application. Specific papers listed include New York Toes, Baltimore Herald, Philadelphia Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Minneapolis Tribune, and others referenced with garbled titles. No other details or names are provided.
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Marriage notice from Beth Hamidrush noting the union of Aron Dobragynski of Ta V Pamidrysa Sagal and Abra ts Dubrexnski of New York withRabbi B officiating.
The fragmentary notice lists multiple obituaries including Corinne Curtiss aged fifty nine and Corinne Parmtiam Curtiss, widow of Lie Jam or im, with funeral details at Rock Creek Cemetery and Chapel. Tavis, Isaac Newlev Tyee tetas, and J Herbert among others. memorials reference August 1904 dates, with interments at Congressional Cemetery and other local cemeteries in Washington area. scattered lines mention Wil uf aveloc kop, infant son William J. Keste Wiulecs aged three months, and multiple family relations amid garbled OCR.
A health office record lists multiple individuals with ages from 4 months to 85 years, including residences in Washington, Hillsdale, and Champlain avenues. Entries mention hospitals such as Freedmen's Hospital and Soldiers' Home, and note conditions or statuses like insane or confined to wards.
John R B Wricht remains at 1337 Tenth Street offering embalming and undertaker services with a commodious chapel on premises open day and night Telephone tail Snatch 47 provides around the clock access for funeral arrangements and removals.
The proposal to base rural carriers pay on route length met strong opposition. Bristow pressed Congress for graduated compensation up to 720 dollars yearly, but the law limited pay to not more than 20 dollars a year, prompting protests across the nation and from Pennsylvania and New York. Congress and the postal service clashed over reform aims, and the plan failed to implement as Bristow envisioned.
Cleveland August 2 United States District Attorney Sullivan writes on the back of the Indictment against G W Meredith of East Liverpool Ohio that for sufficient and lawful cause he will no longer prosecute and that a nolle prosequi is entered in his favor Meredith a wholesale liquor dealer paid a 12500 fine for revenue law violations The action contrasts with a federal judge Wing statement that the case could not be settled as planned and remains open The court is on summer vacation and the matter is in abeyance until fall session
Bishop Henry C. Potter spoke at the formal opening of The Subway Tavern, a model saloon aiming to serve pure liquor and food at low prices under strict moral conditions. He called it a great social movement and urged supporters to back the effort to save the republic, while critics in Columbus noted the venue mirrors other saloons but with orderly conduct.
Conflicting statements emerge as Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad officials claim minimal disruption while Railway Telegraphers report 459 out, six at work, with trains delayed up to twelve hours. Officials cite salary demands and rule changes costing up to 1500000 yearly in aggregate.
In a near riot during a Saint's day celebration in the Italian colony near Hamilton Ferry Brooklyn three men were stabbed and two others severely cut. Pasquale Caruso Antonio Caruso and Peter Scarrella are fatally wounded and hospitalized. Police seek two more men. cause of trouble unknown.
Democrats of West Virginia second district held a one hour convention in Grafton. Stuart Wilson Walker, Martinsburg, ex Senator Faulkner's partner, unanimously nominated for Congress amid festive processions and a pro Davis platform. Delegates praised Harmony while denouncing Dayton and pledged victory.
In Parkersburg on August 2 three conventions chose Murdoch of Parkersburg as the Fourth District representative, defeating Armstrong of Ripley and Via of Parkersburg. Bills of St Marys was acclaimed State Senator, and Camden of Parkersburg won the Circuit Court judgeship on the second ballot over Leonard and Lee.
Hay fever and related ailments are claimed to be cured by ascarco a new Austrian discovery. Evidence from consular reports and domestic investigations supports its effectiveness in hay fever asthma and catarrh with chronic cases reportedly cured after 400 drops. The liquid is given in seven drops twice daily and preventive use weeks before each season has shown results. The Austrian dispensary at EB Fourteenth Street New York City offers free sample bottles by mail.
Charleston Aug 2. Short sessions closed for noon to honor Pendleton delegate M G Trumbo. Debate over Pendleton revenue bills taxing coal oil gas. motion to postpone failed 37 to 24 with Speaker Moats averting stalemate. Senate advanced many bills. liquor tax and gaming bills set as Friday special orders. Democratic members largely absent in Parkersburg.
Robert Garrett of Baltimore County won unanimous Republican nomination for Congress in the Second district convention at Aberdeen Maryland on Aug 2. A Princeton graduate trades on athletic achievements including Olympic discus win in 1896 and is connected to the Garrett banking firm Hubert Garrett and Sons with his brother John W Garrett. Democrats may nominate Representative Talbot to oppose him.
SUFFOCATED IN MINE. Five men died today at the Shakespeare gold mine near Webbwood on the Suv branch of the Canadian Pacific Railroad east of Sault Ste Marie. Names listed include Peter Entid from Little Current John Walton John Dinhey of Webbwood Peter Grant from Markslay and one unknown. The incident is believed to have resulted from men entering the shaft too soon after a blast, suffocating before fumes dispersed. The Shakespeare mine, opened last year, is the source of the tragedy.
At Bedford Springs Pennsylvania on August 4 the National Society Sons of the American Revolution board of managers met. They reviewed reports from national and state secretaries and formed committees to publish a translated French roll of fifty thousand Revolutionary War soldiers and to secure congressional action on a roll publication bill. A memorial resolution honored Marcus Hanna. An educational panel was named to assist educating foreigners arriving in the United States.
In Omaha on August 2, C. E. Perkins, Burlington Railroad chairman, and J. D. Robinson of New York, with their wives, collided with a suburban street car. Mrs. Perkins suffered critical injuries and remained unconscious for hours before regaining consciousness. Mrs. Robinson was seriously cut and bruised. The husbands had minor injuries.
In Port au Prince on Aug 2 clashes between soldiers and police left many wounded as Syrians, some American citizens, faced attacks. Shops closed, markets damaged, and Syrians urged protection from Minister Powell who promised energetic defense of American rights. Haiti’s government, amid riots, restricts Syrian entry and orders foreigners to wind down business within six months. The U S Navy maintains a ship within reach while American interests including the railroad and plantations rely on Haitian protection.
In San Francisco on August 2 a contest seeking to invalidate the will of Bertha Dolbeer, who died by suicide at the Waldorf Astoria, began. Adolph Schandler of Alameda alleges she was of unsound mind when she left most of her wealth to Miss Ella Warren, and lists next of kin from Alameda, Sacramento, and the city as heirs. A second contest by related Dolbeer heirs filed in Brooklyn and Queens argues the decedent was not of right mind when the will was executed.
Johnstown aug. three Italians who killed Driver Charlies Hays and wounded Paymaster Campbell have not yet been caught. Chief McMullen and a large posse head toward Ogletown after two men with a satchel matching Campbell’s were seen near a Babcock Lumber Company camp. Campbell, who is recovering, believes one assailant is a street musician. A $1,000 county reward stands, with Puritan Coal Company offering an additional $1,500.
Coroner John I Sutton declares Charles Lowe likely died after being with Washington Delelys and Frank Swartz. Either or both men suspected of manslaughter, as affidavits accuse the other of choking Lowe during a quarrel and overturning the rowboat. Both held for the grand jury, with arrests and affidavits filed. Movements of ocean steamers list arrivals in New York with ships from Bremen, London, Liverpool, and New York including Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kronprins Wilhelm.
Dispatches show Kuropatkin’s forces abandoning Yangze Pass and falling back to Liandianjian near Linoyang. Russian casualties are reported heavy along the Saimatsza-Liao yang road with fighting near Anping and intensifying by Haicheng as Japanese divisions enclose the Russian left. Japanese cables claim successes at Yushulintzu and Yangtzuling with multiple divisions and artillery, while heat and terrain hindered Russian artillery.
The Times reports two Russian volunteer steamers are seen as auxiliaries, sparking anxiety over possible commissioned status. Baltic squadron sailing is considered probable within two weeks, with consuls told to prepare for thirty ships. A Russian agent travels to Copenhagen seeking transports to accompany the fleet to the Far East.
Reports from Geneva indicate a conference of Russian nihilists and terrorists met at a Russian resident’s home near the French frontier from July 24 to 29. About sixty attendees were present, many from abroad.
ST LOUIS Aug 2 Theodore Roosevelt Jr acting manager pro tem at the Inside Inn discharged his secretary for defying orders then accepted a temporary manager post for a day with Kermit as assistant manager and two cousins as secretaries. They aim to guard their superior while the Civic Federation forms a World’s Fair bureau to help wage earners visit the exposition. Children’s Day parade and events drew thousands as various civic and fraternal groups gathered.]]>
In New Britain Connecticut on August 2 Charles Bosworth a reputed gambler was found battered and unconscious in his room. He died hours later without speaking. His skull was crushed and his cane was missing. Bosworth wore a heavy cane and was known to carry large sums of money sometimes up to 2000 pounds. Nothing valuable was found on his person.
The F. G. Smith Piano Co offers parents a free six month loan of a square piano to educate children in music. Only the cost of drayage is charged. After six months you may rent or buy if you wish. no obligation is required.
The North Carolina Firemen's Association began its seventeenth annual convention and tournament in Salisbury with about 1,000 firemen present. President J. D. McNeill opened the session, remarks were delivered by local officials, and Winston-Salem was chosen for the next meeting. New officers were elected, with Lumsden named statistician and all others re elected.
In Charlotte North Carolina on August 2 a quarrel between patrolman J H Brown and fourteen year old Paul Biggers led to Biggers striking Brown in the stomach with his head. Brown died five hours later and Biggers is held for murder with the trial set for tomorrow.
Raleigh Aug 2 Mr B Yarnell was killed near Tarboro North Carolina this afternoon in a clash with his son in law Joe Philips who is in custody awaiting further action authorities report a fatal confrontation with immediate arrest made in Tarboro area.
In Alligion jail Hugh Wheeler, accused of throwing carbolic acid into Cornia Ramsey’s eyes and face, attempted suicide yesterday. Ramsey, attacked as she walked home from a neighboring house, is left permanently disfigured. Wheeler offered no reason for the assault.
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