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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1904
Page
13
Russian cruiser Askold arrived at Wusung after heavy bombardment and battle damage. Reports say over 60 casualties including ten killed and twenty four wounded, with extensive shell hits and damaged funnels, armor and torpedo nets.
The Washington Post lists marriage and death notices to appear in several papers. Notices from August 1904 honor Charles H Blumer John P Canill John G Miller Florene E Moore Thomas Russell George Smith Will Smith Ellen J Stotzenburg John Waldman Jr with funerals and interments planned across Christ Episcopal Church Mount Olivet Congressional Cemetery Rock Creek. Relatives invited.
New York and Baltimore notices report the death of George Clinton Gardner a noted railroad engineer born in 1834 at Washington He aided surveys for the U S Mexican boundary and Northwest boundary lines and joined railroad service in 1869 His obituary notes distinguished international survey work and early railroad roles across the Northwest and East Coast
Paraguayan insurgent vessels passed Angostura and disbursed arms there. Military officers are fleeing to join the revolution. Buenos Ayres reports the rebel movement remains determined to advance its aims.
The Chefoo dispatch details the August 11 12 actions at Chefoo where the Russian torpedo destroyer Ryeshitelii was disarmed and blockaded by Japanese forces. Russians claim they fought, suffered wounds, and three crew members were killed or missing as the ship was captured after explosions in the engine room. Japanese account says Russians refused to leave or surrender and the boarding party sustained casualties. France faces a diplomatic stance with Russia and Japan over the seizure.
Delegates from Japan and Russia publicly shook hands at the International Socialist and Trades Union Congress in Amsterdam on Aug 14. Vice Presidents Katayama and Plekharoff condemned government war policies, while the congress adopted a resolution praising the oppressed proletariat and urging opposition to the war by all means.
London August 4 The Times insurance commentator notes German shipowners are willing to carry cargo to Japan despite Russia and British owners fear of risks, pushing war risk rates up on British and German bottoms. Continental clients warn East and Japan shipments will shift to German vessels with higher insurances. In Hamburg rates run around five percent, while British vessel rates jump 20 to 40 percent or more. The disparity reflects belief goods on German ships will be treated tenderly by Russians. Plymouth August 14 A Russian cruiser halted the Goorkha near Sagres while en route from Bombay to London. the ship was allowed to continue its voyage.
A freight car collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Deanwood fatally crushed flagman C. Deneal and badly injured conductor William J. Moore. Moore, with a broken leg and a crushed hand likely needing amputation, was taken to Providence Hospital. Deneal’s body was sent to the city morgue as police sorted out details.
Boston hosts the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with allied bodies. Commander-in-chief Black arrives from Washington to a rousing reception as plans unfold for two major parades, receptions, and weeklong reunions featuring thousands of veterans and numerous allied organizations.
Washington G A R delegates and auxiliary members totaling over 600 depart by rail and sea for the national encampment in Boston. One division travels via Pennsylvania Railroad to New York then Plymouth Sound, the other sails by Long Island Sound to reach Boston. The Old Guard leads the larger Baltimore and Ohio division and will escort the department staff in the parade.
News from St. Petersburg reports superstition surrounding the birth of the Czarevitch, the first Alexis named son since 1690. The infant arrives as battleship Czarevitch returns with Admiral Withoft’s body, weather turns inclement, and Grand Duke Michael relinquishes his claim, leaving the heir to the throne shrouded in speculation.
British torpedo boat destroyer Decoy sank after a collision off the Scilly Islands. The crew of fifty were saved. The vessel displaced 265 tons, developed 4200 indicated horsepower, and could reach twenty seven knots. It carried three torpedo tubes, one 12 pounder, and three 6 pounder guns.
A Detroit man recalls riding a street car with his date in a theater trip. He forgot to pay fare after changing clothes and carried a quarter for both, then reimbursed the conductor the next day after explaining the mix up. The tale ends with a plug for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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