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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

6

Parker Nomination Notified At Rosemount Event

Preparations are nearly complete at Rosemount Esopus for Judge A B Parker to be notified as Democratic presidential nominee. The ceremony will include speeches, a formal ratification, and a reception with guests from New York and several states. Delegations from Virginia and Georgia arrive, with leaders and supporters sharing greetings and plans for the campaign.

Esopus Rosemount A. B. Parker Sagamore New York City Ulster County David B Hull Joseph W. Bailey Texas Democratic National Committee Judge Parker Cord Meyer New York Chimp Clark Missouri St Lewis William F. Sheehan Mr. Clark F. C. Rieloff St Loews Txnfel S Lamont Whame

Notice of Marriages and Deaths in Washington Post Prints

Notices list marriages and deaths with names and residence locations including Cumberland and Washington DC. Entries include dates August 9 1904, recipients and officiants, plus funeral notices and interment plans, with references to Philadelphia and Providence papers.

Washington Post NEW York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST Paul Pioneer-Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer Brosius Lows Dilton Kenyon Street Congressional Cemetery Joxnes Emma Moxley Jones H Street Baltimoore

Deaths and ages listed for residents and patients

Death notices list numerous individuals with addresses and ages from infants to seniors. Entries include Catherine E Babcock Frances Mary Elizabeth Becker Dora Brown Joseph J Conner Henry Cook Francis Curry Lizzie Daniels an infant of Mary Vo Exioff Merritt Ferguson Ian Gaines Frank Gardiner Simon Herry Lorenzo Martin Bernard Matthews Josephine Ro Shelly Clarigas Venable and others connected to Washington area hospitals and facilities with ages ranging from 1 day to 63 years.

Catherine E Babcock Mary Elizabeth Becker Dora Lo Brown 21St St Joseph J Conner Henry Ho Cook 14Th St Francis Curry Lizzie Daniels North Court Mary Vo Exioff Merritt Ferguson Kenilworth Ian Gaines Wash Frank A Gardiner Kenan Simon Herry Wash Asy Lorenzo Martin Children's Hospital Bernard VI Matthews Sth Josephine Ro Shelly 18Th O Clarigas H Venable H St Ne Cott

Parker Prospects Improve Says Jones on Democratic Chance

Former DNC chairman James K. Jones predicts Parker will win the presidency with a solid New York majority. He says Democrats are united, disaffected elements back, and expects strong support through Gold Democrats. NY is essential, with favorable conditions in Central and Western states.

Formre Jones New York Judge Parker United States James K. Jones Arkansas Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Judy Parker Parker Col. Bryan Bryan McKinley Mr. Jones

Republicans Map Campaign Work and Speaker Roles

New York Aug 9 The Republican executive committee outlined campaign machinery details and division of duties among members. Senator Scott of West Virginia is expected to head the speakers bureau with national and local committees planning joint action. Maine and Vermont race plans include national speaker visits starting August 29 and a Maine state officer and congressmen election on September 12.

Scott Assist New York Republican Executive Committee Brooker Connecticut West Virginia National Committee Congressional Campaign Committee Maine Cortelyou John F. Hill F. M. Simpson Republican Committee National Congressional Vermont

Spooner Foresees Wisconsin Votes for Roosevelt and Fairbanks

Senator Spooner of Wisconsin assured the President that Wisconsin will cast its electoral vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. He said no national impact from the state court dispute over La Follette nominees and noted a final decision is expected in September. Archbishop Freeland of St Paul called on the President, denying public significance to the visit.

Sponrer Wisconsin Spooner Roosevelt Fairbanks Supreme Court of Wisconsin Wisconsin Republicans la Follette Archbishop Freeland St. Paul Washington Madison Wis Wisconsin Supreme Court Republian Party House

German and Railway Bureaus to Open in Chicago

Chicago Aug 9 National Chairman Thomas Taggart will visit to organize two campaign bureaus in Chicago the German and the railway offices intended to win back the gold vote that went to the Republicans four years ago W E Bainbridge of Council Bluffs Iowa was named second assistant of the speakers bureau at the Republican national headquarters today

Chicago Thomas Taggart W. E. Bainbridge Council Bluffs, Towa Republican National

Former Mayor Donnelly Fears for Life in Cripple Creek

Victor Colorado Aug 9 Former Mayor W J Donnelly plans to move his family from the Cripple Creek district after repeated warnings. He says his life is in danger and his store and house would likely be burned if he stayed. The threat comes from Western Federation of Miners supporters since the deportation of union miners was begun.

Victor, Coto W. J. Donnelly Cripple Creek Donnelly

Gossipy View on Coming Election Governors Across States

A late 19th century political gossip piece surveys governors races across the North and West. It notes Democratic gains could lead to a Democratic governor in Rhode Island Oregon Washington Wisconsin and New York while predicting Republicans hold firm elsewhere. It discusses Senate seats and House representation shifts in Maryland Virginia Kentucky North Carolina Missouri and beyond.

Garvin Rhode Island Chamberlain Oregon Pacific Coast George Turner Washington Turner Washington State Republcane Wisconsin Colorado Montana Peabody Gov. Toole Senate Parker New York Depew West Virginia Scott New Jersey Indiana Kean Beveridge Connecticut Congress Mason and Dixon Virginia Judge Pritchard North Carolina Deboe Kentucky McComas Maryland National House Louisville Texas Houston Spencer Blackburn Missouri New York State Dan Lamont McClellan John B. Stanchfield Elmira Oeee Massachusetts Tyros Aid Bay Illinois Harrison Willie Russell Blaine Garfield Hayes McKinley Roosevelt Harvard Boston New England New Hampshire New

Transatlantic Shipping Movements Reported

New York reports sailing and arrival notices with ships including Carpathia bound for St. Ppool, Kaisers Wilhelm II to Bremen, Victorian to Liverpool and Bremen. Arrivals include Friedrich der Große from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg and Vaderland from New York bound for Antwerp. Aug 9 sailing Aurania from New York via Queenstown.

New York Carpathia Stv- Ppool Kaiser Wilhelm II Bremen Plymouth Cherbourg Victorian Liverpool Friedrich der Grogse Cherbours Antwerp Vaderland Aurania Quesnatows

Printers Alter Laws In Union Session In St Louis

The International Typographical Union began its second day in St Louis with 400 delegates. Frederick Driscoll of St Paul urged repealing priority laws and empowering foremen, while the committee on laws proposed suspensions for insiders who conceal strike information and voted to repeal parts of sections on priority employment and foremen authority. The session, debating sections 95 96 97 102 103, delayed some changes and referred others back for study.

St. Louis International Typographical Union Convenh Hanl Committee On Laws International Union Frederick Driscoll St. Paul Driscoll Viva Voce Executive Council

Russian cruiser off Spain forces British steamer to show ensign

The Manora from Calcutta reported meeting a large three funnel two mast cruiser flying the Prussian flag twenty five miles south of Cape Finisterre on the northwest coast of Spain. The cruiser bore down and signaled the Manora to hoist her ensign, then proceeded on.

Calcutta Plymouth England Manora Cape Finisterre Spain Russia

Favorite Prescription and Pellets Promised for Delicate Women

A dated testimonial voice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for backache and "female weakness" claiming regularity and healing of inflammation. The speaker references pain relief, reliance on the remedy, and recommends the Pleasant Pellets as a laxative for women.

Dr. Pierce Piscka Pierce

Battle Fought in Valley Near Towan in War Report

Report describes Russian batteries in high hills beyond Towan commanding the Liao Yang road, heavily shelled by Japanese artillery. Japanese forces, hampered by soft roads, pressed a daring infantry advance across the valley, capturing Russian gun positions and entrenchments within two hours. Russians retreated, leaving clothing and camp paraphernalia, as Lieut. Gen Sakharoff witnessed the retreat.

Towan Liaoyang Motien Pass Sakharoff Iiberian

London Times: British Shipping Surrenders to German Trade Gains

The Times notes British steamship firms refuse continental cargoes to the far East while German lines accept such goods, including mining rails and machinery, at Antwerp. Russian rules widen contraband scope, prompting Britain to suspend service to Japan to safeguard trade while German competitors exploit the gap.

Russia Times Cablegram Washington Post London the Times Far East Japan Antwerp Lloyd Germany

Accord Between U S and Britain Over Neutral Rights

Aug 9 London reports absolute accord between the United States and Great Britain on neutral commerce rights. Britain prompts Russia through St Petersburg protest against its contraband definition and seeks a broader international declaration. A new admiralty prize court is expected to reverse Vladivostok’s ruling against the Knight Commander, with direct negotiations favored over Hague arbitration.

London United States Great Britain Hay State Department Russia Foreign Office Knight Commander Associated Press St. Petersburg Vladivostok Regkel Jessen Hague Arbitration

Naval Officers Support Russian Contention On Prize Rights

Naval officers argue the United States should back Russia in the dispute over sinking neutral ships with contraband aboard. They note proving American ownership of cargo is often impossible in the irregular Eastern trade and suggest consignees may be treated as owners. The State Department has not committed to a stance while isolation of prize rules remains under discussion.

United States State Department Vladivostok Russia Great Britain Atlantic

Baltic Fleet Ready to Sail for Far East War End

Berlin reports Rear Admiral Rosestiensky has hoisted flags on Souvaroff as the Baltic fleet of sixty ships embarks for the Far East. The squadron includes eight battleships and nine cruisers with coal and provisions aboard. Arrival within sixty days could decide the war if Port Arthur remains uncaptured.

Pacific Berlin St. Petersburg Lokal Anzelgrr Rosestvensky Souvaroff Don Far East Port Arthur

Renewed Japanese attack sighted near Port Arthur

Reports from Chefoo July 3 indicate a renewed assault on Port Arthur outer positions while German cruiser Fuerst Bismarck observers note likely naval engagement about twenty miles northwest of Chefoo. Some ships heard detonations, others did not, as two junks and three steamers arrived with little information.

Chefoo Port Arthur Fuerst Bismarck

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