Would Be President Woman for Running Mate
Special Washington Post correspondent reports James Inman of Beaver County Pennsylvania proposes a presidential ticket with a woman running mate Ella Wheeler Wilcox is the first choice, others possible. Inman’s platform includes labor, sound money, pensions, tariff reform, prohibition, woman suffrage, and anti corruption while advocating abolition of White House receptions and a simple presidency. He cites his western Oregon farm and long campaign plans as proof of resolve.
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Soldier Burleyson Dies After Camp Accident
Private Watt D Burleyson of Company B from Salisbury died at Camp Robertson hospital at 4:50 AM after falling into a cinder pit near the Southern coal chute. He was 19, survived by a widowed mother, and his burial will be held in Salisbury after the remains arrived home.
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South and Western plans for new railroad link from Virginia coal fields
Alfred Walters former Lehigh Valley president leads construction head of South and Western Railroad from Southwest Virginia coal fields to the South Atlantic coast. He and George L Carter met in Kingsport to discuss the route as Seaboard AmLane interests option extensive real estate. Mountain construction to span at least two years with no compromise on linking Virginia and Southwestern Railway through Bristol. Carter says such an arrangement could save money and be desirable.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
South and Western Railroad
Southwest Virginia
South Atlantic Coast
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Kingsport
Seaboard
Henry K McHarg
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
Bristol
Carter
Bitter Montgomery primary pits Jones against Blair Lee
Montgomery County voters go to the polls to nominate candidates for the State senate and other county offices in a bitter Democratic primary. Col Spencer C Jones faces Blair Lee for the State senate seat as polls open at six in the morning and stay open long due to the lengthy ticket, with results likely after midnight.
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House of Delegates
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Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Col Jones
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Licely
Police kill claim leads to Easley death in South Boston
Special to The Washington Post reports Henry Easley Jr., son of Col Henry Easley on Gov. Montague staff, died from a pistol wound after an altercation with Policeman Joseph Carter in South Boston Halifax County at about 4 40 this morning. The arrested man claims self defense while Bailey, intoxicated, beat him. coroners jury absolves Carter.
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New Gas Well Drilled In Big Sandy Field
A ten million foot gas well was drilled today in the Big Sandy field spanning Roan and Kanawha counties, promising to boost output. The United States Oil and Gas Company, backed by Chicago capital, operates several large wells in the field. The strike was made by a company led by Secretary of State C. W. Swisher and State Senator Toe rarmott.
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Liquor Sale Fight Highlights Drug Store Sealed Bottles
A Richmond druggist challenges a license rule by selling malt extract in sealed bottles. An officer bought a bottle, the proprietor was summoned to the Police Court, and the case was postponed to August 12 for a test of the right to sell liquor in this form.
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Acquitted of Murder After Trial in Suffolk Court
Aug 4 Suffolk Virginia J H Kitchen, tried for murder by Justice Holliday, acquitted. Kitchen, after a quarrel with Clarence Wright who threw an imitation rubber snake, shot Wright, wounded others, and was fined for carrying concealed weapons. Also reports Jackson Grove Assembly Camp Meeting near Odenton with Meth odists in attendance led by Rev Nf RR Brown and Rev C H Wagner. A Baltimore dispatch notes Judge Mann urging Nottoway County precincts to appoint judges aligned with each candidate.
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Portsmouth
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Odenton
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Washington
Richmond, Va
Mann
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Nottoway County
Democratic Committee
Mining Company Chartered In Morgantown
The Blue Ridge Concordated Mining Company of Morgantown is chartered with a capital of 1 000 000. Incorporators include Charles Beebe and Charles W Fisher of New York and Leith Gordon of Morgantown. Aug 4 Raleigh New York City notice.
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Blue Ridge Concordated Mining Company
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Charles W Fisher
New York
Leith Gordon
A Distinguished Exception in Roosevelt’s Example
From the Boston Transcript: Sir Oliver Lodge claims brains and teeth cannot coexist, yet Roosevelt is a distinguished exception. In another note on “She Will” from the Hausa Poet, a girl who accepts every proposal is envisioned as wearing diamonds.
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Boston Transcript
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt and Blanchard urge federal aid for yellow fever crisis
Governor Blanchard and city health leaders request immediate federal action to take over the yellow fever response in New Orleans. President Roosevelt and Dr Wyman coordinate with Secretary Shaw and Marine Hospital Service officials to determine the best course, citing precedents in Brunswick and Hampton.
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Marine Hospital Service
Clash on Louisiana Mississippi border ends with Jipsey capture
Special to the Washington Port New Orleans reports the first clash on the Louisiana Mississippi boundary amid a quarantine war. The Jipsey of the Mississippi quarantine fleet was seized by Louisiana troops under Lieut Ivy and Sheriff Nunez after a tense standoff at the Rigolets. The captain and crew were jailed. the Jipsey was taken to St Bernard waters. The Mississippi blockade of the coast appears abandoned as their fleet withdraws from Chef Menteur and Louisiana waters. The Louisiana side, with six vessels including the Marie and Majestic, presses the patrol with armed craft and naval reserves.
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Lake Baorgne Canal
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Fisher
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Ship Island
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Bonaparte
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Maine Hospital Service
Louisiana Naval Reserve
Orleans
North Carolina declares hard yellow fever quarantine
By order of the health board the mayor issued a proclamation enforcing a strict quarantine against New Orleans and all Louisiana areas or any other state with suspected yellow fever. Officers are sent to Florence Goldsboro Fayetteville and Hamlet to enforce it with a 15 day or shorter detention for arrivals from infected districts. Named caution list includes New Orleans Shreveport Mobile and Atlanta.
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Coast defenses inspected by joint army navy board
A subcommittee appointed by the President to review Endicott era coastal defenses will visit major seaports. The Boston meeting will survey harbor works, then Portland Maine, with later inspections planned at San Francisco and San Diego. Members include Maj Gen Story and Gen Mackenzie among others.
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United States
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Portland
San Francisco
San Diego
Pacific
J P. Story
Alexander Mackenzie
William Crozier
W. Gresly
Samuel M Mulls
George W. Goethale
Corps of Engineers
Army
Charles Sperry
Navy
Greely
Alaska
Navy enforces sea service for shore duty duty afloat
The Navy Department outlines a policy reserving shore duty for enlisted men with substantial sea service. Shore assignments must relate to Navy organization and material preservation, ending special enlistments. Progression guards ensure sailors fulfill duty afloat and only eligible personnel receive shore assignments after a solid sea record.
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Navy Department
Tyrrell seeks son's release from U S Navy
Norfolk Aug 4 Judge Waddill of the United States Circuit Court signed a writ of habeas corpus at the motion of Mrs WN Tyrrell of Providence Rhode Island to discharge her minor son Wesley C Tyrrell from the U S Navy for running away from home without parental consent. Tyrrell is aboard the United States ship Franklin at the navy yard in Norfolk and must be produced before the court in Richmond in September.
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Navy Yard
Gen Carter to Remain In Philippines Duty
Cablegram to Gen Corbin says Gen Wood may be away long and Gen Carter could be spared only if needed. Corbin replied that under present conditions it is better for Gen Carter to stay for command of the several departments in the Philippines.
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Philippines
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Department of the Lakes
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Corpin
Orders to Army Officers in July 1905 Dispatch
Military notices list assignments and retirements across U S forts. Include First Lieut Reynolds to Hot Springs Arkansas for treatment and various transfers to Fort Monroe Fort Wayne Fort Walls Walla and Seattle. Also mentions promotions medical appointments and retirements with dates and duties for officers including McPhunlege George K McGunnegle and others.
Capt Comiah Appointed Acting Quar Termasser
Capt Comiah has been named acting quar termasser for the period he remains on recruiting duty, with duties to continue until reassigned or authority directs otherwise.
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Governor General Civilian
Maj Gen Corbin, commander of the Philippine division, tells a Washington press that Leonard Wood and any other Army officer should not be governor general of the Philippines. He says the post is strictly civil and appointing an Army officer would harm the army and hinder island governance.
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Marine Hospital Changes and Naval Movements Report
A long list of medical and naval staff movements is reported. Pharmacists Carlton Morris Macdowell and other officers receive leaves of absence, reassignments, or temporary duties from July through August 1905. Ships arrival movements include Olympia and Kearsarge and captains swap as Captain Very to relieve Admiral Prime at Port Royal and Charleston, effective September 1.
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Varine Hospital
Destroyers Sail for Rockland
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts August 4 United States torpedo boat destroyers Lawrence Hopkins Stewart and Worden arrived last night from Gardiners Bay and sailed at 4 p m today for Rockland Maine to join warships there Captain Lloyd goes to College Park Captain Edward Lloyd of the Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry appointed professor of science and tactics at the Maryland Agricultural College College Park Maryland Cruise of New Jersey Reserves Camden New Jersey August 4 The United States cruiser Brooklyn arrived today from New York to take on board the second battalion
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Navy Orders and Naval Deaths Reported in Atlantic News
The New Jersey Naval Reserves sail aboard the Brooklyn for a week long cruise with Rear Admiral HS Prime and other officers noted for detached and duty assignments at Port Royal Charleston and the Sixth Naval District. Philippine deaths reported including Anthony Vatzner Bert O Srreeant Peter McCormick James M Baker and Milton Cornett. The West Virginia completed acceptance trials near Sandy Hook before entering New York harbor. Bonaparte to visit Lenox and wounded Bennington crew reported doing well.
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Brooklyn
HS Prime
Port Royal
Charleston
W Very
Sixth Naval District
W H Champers
Pennsylvania
New York
Harrisburg
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Manila
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NOTHING BUT MEM ORIES FROM POLISH LIFE IN EUROPE
A Buffalo Times feature recalls Polish condition in Europe, noting high intelligence yet political disunity and abuse under corrupt government. It cites 7 million Poles with 3 million landless, agrarian unrest, harsh urban living, overcrowded artisan housing, high rents, poor sanitation, and widespread infant mortality in cities like Lodz. Families share single rooms. wages 6 to 90 kopecks daily, with starvation-level diets and limited meat on Sundays.
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Lodz
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Russia
Honest Confession from the Columbia Dispatch Widow’s Hartfelt Gag
A column quotes a witty exchange about widowhood and Heaven, noting a widow’s uncommitted stance toward her late husbands. The Houston Post adds a quip about a TV director and a man who considered marriage, then says she changed his mind.
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