Christening of Russia's heir sparked grand royal pageant
In St. Petersburg on August 74 the heir to the throne was christened with Te Deum in the Psterhu palace church. Spectators cheered as cannons fired and bells rang across the empire from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Amid war news, the people celebrated the ceremony with festive displays.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Baltes
Black Sea
Poland
Gulf
Cronstadt
Moscow
Kremlin
Great Palace
McCormick
Paterhof Palace
Notice on Marriage and Death Notices Across Newspapers
Notice states marriage and death notices placed in The Washington Post may appear simultaneously in multiple morning papers at no extra charge. Papers listed include New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald News-Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courter
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
News-Press
Neapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
LICENSED TO MARRY NOTABLE PAIRINGS AND OBITUARY NOTES
Fragmented notices list multiple licenses to marry including Walter IC Marlow Jr with Grace D Lester, and numerous other couples from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia. The text also records several obituaries and funeral notices dated August, 1904 for Guy H Beckwith, Fanny Berry, Belle Dickson, Cecula Ellinger, Andrew Kalstrom, Barbara King, Robert Measer, and Robert Meser among others, with service times, locations, and burial details.
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D Street
Belle Estelle Dickson
Adams
Andrew
Alice 5
Richmond
Elling
Cecula
Ellinger
John A. Ellinger
Grenwood
Brookland
North Canisel Street
Kalstrom
Berwyn
Clara WB. Kalstrom
Congressional
King
Firksilio
Angual
Barbara King
Albert’ King
Reohvale
John Walter, Sr O
Washington
MFO
Roh
Aibing
Noov
Fridey
Health Office Records Deaths List of Names and Ages
The Health Office records show a list of deaths with ages and hospital or residence details. Entries include Anna Armstrong Mr Westow 1 year Priscilla Bureess 88 years William Chandler 65 years Mabel Gaunt 11 years Horace Gobbs 03 years and Elizabeth Ro Nidas BR years, among others.
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Anna Armstrorg
Westow
Marcha T Atkinson
Jenaie
Anacostia
Lena Beale
Columbia Hosp
Priscilla Bureess
William Fatui
William Chandler
Wash Asylum
Amanda Turtis
P Stone
Sears
James Davis
Columbia Way
Wresten Dodson
Locust Court
Mabel Gaunt
Horace Gobbs
Ereybel Hall
T.kjen Harrison
L Gtam
Ilvien Mo Jausa
Georgetown Univ
Helen ( Jewell
Laud EH King
Clark's Court
Towarr
St Se
Trent Caldreas Hospital
Charlote Washington
Trunsbull St
Prank Billians
Infant Heir of Russia Christened at Peterhof Palace
The christening of the imperial heir at Peterhof featured a grand procession to the church, a jewel covered font, and the infant blessed by the metropolitan. Bells and 301 guns saluted as Empress and family attended amid dazzling court display and diplomatic presence.
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Feterhof
Alexis Nicholaevitch
Peterhof
Finnish Gulf
St. Petersburg
Alexandra Villa
Great Palace
Royal Park
Imperial Household
Galatzin
de Grunwald
Hesse
Don
Neva
Czar
M. F Pobedonestself
The
Holy Synod
Ambassador McCormick
Europe
Caiatzin
Gen
Reichter
France Dolgerouki
Aids-De-Camp
Kremlin
Czar Issues Long Manifesto At Heirs Christening
From St Petersburg on August 24 the Czar issued a lengthy manifesto marking the christening of the heir Grand Duke Alexis Nicholaevited. The message, delivered as a royal address, proclaims gifts of royal favor to numerous classes and notes abolition of corporal punishment as a key provision amid empire wide tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Russias
Czar
Poland
Grand Duke
Finland
Alexis
Imperial awards mark baptism of heir to the throne
An imperial autograph letter issued in St. Petersburg lists promotions and decorations for the baptism of the heir. M. Witte receives the Order of the White Eagle, Lamsdorff gets the St. Alexander Nevsky in brilliants, Muravieff and Yermoloff receive the same order, and Hidkoff becomes secretary of state. The Finnish military district is abolished as a separate unit and merged into St. Petersburg. Special acts of grace to the army and navy are announced.
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St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Council of Ministers
Order of the White Eagle
Lamsdorff
St. Alexander Nevsky
Muravieff
M. Yermoloff
Agriculture
Mystery of Smolensk whereabouts unsettled at sea
London reports a Russian cruiser, later identified as the Smolensk, may have overhauled the British steamer Comedian. Copenhagen dispatches say the Smolensk matches the Comedian’s description, but language barriers hinder confirmation. Durban papers note Comedian papers were examined. no readable Russian names on board. St Petersburg says it is unclear if orders to stop neutrals reached Smolensk after leaving Suez.
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London
Central News
Copenhagen
Great Belt
Nybork
Denmark
Smolensk
Durban
St. Petersburg
Foreign Ofice
Suez
Socialists Seek Roosevelt Intervention to End War
Paris August 24 The Mafin correspondent in Amsterdam reports Japanese delegate Katayama at the International Socialist Congress says socialist parties aim to end the Russo Japanese war and have sent a representative to the United States to appeal to President Roosevelt and the American people for concerted intervention by the great powers.
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Paris
Mafin
Amsterdam
Holland
M. Katayama
International Socialist Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Japanese Baron's War View Cites Port Arthur Impacts
Baron Matsudaira of Japan, visiting San Francisco, argues Port Arthur’s fall may not end the Russo-Japanese war. He says Russia must be convinced of its error before surrendering, Manchuria’s fate to follow original aims, and Japan’s victory could boost American Oriental trade. He sails tomorrow aboard the Manchuria. The Hague tribunal may hear contraband of war questions as Russia seems willing to submit.
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Port Arthur
San Francisco
Cal
Baron Matsudaira
House of Peers of Japan
Imperial Japanese Commission
Russia
Harbin
Manchuria
Japan
London
Aus. O
Danly Telegraph
Hague
Hague Arbitration Tribunal
Dr Wiley Targets Fake Foods Imported From Abroad
Dr Wiley says lenient treatment of foreign importers fails to curb fake and adulterated foods. He outlines creosoted Scotch whisky and pate de foie gras made from veal, plus questionable German sausages, urging strict inspections and certificates at import origin. He notes past leniency caused only limited compliance and expects cooperation from many dealers.
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Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
United States
Germany
Evidence Against Phipps in Chicago Divorce Fight
Chicago reports say Mrs. Phipps, with help from Wilkie's men and government detectives, is compiling evidence for her divorce defense against Lawrence C. Phipps. The case centers on alleged irregularities by the husband and potential witnesses from a Michigan Avenue household. Negotiations in Chicago collapsed and a public dispute is likely to widen.
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Washington
Wilkie
Pittsburg
Chicago
Phipps
Chicago's mail tube service opened and accepted
Chicago's pneumatic tube mail system was formally opened today and accepted by Postmaster General Payne for the Federal government. The nine miles of brass tubes carry mail between stations including railway depots, claimed as the largest system in the United States.
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Chicago
Payne
United States
Sailors Strike Paralyzes Marseilles Shipping
In Marseilles on August 4 the long running strike by sailors and dock workers has paralyzed the city’s maritime interests. About 18,000 workers refused to load unload or operate ships as 16 principal Mediterranean lines withdraw all merchant vessels. The government ordered gunboats and torpedo boats to protect Mediterranean mail routes while troops stand by for possible disorder. Trans Atlantic lines remain unaffected but the strike could spread to Havre and other Atlantic departure ports for America.
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Marseilles
France
Mediterranean
Havre
America
Cardinal Satolli Sees Encouraging Philippine Prospects
Rome reports Cardinal Satolli arrived in the city after visiting the United States. He praised U S cordial hospitality from Catholics and non Catholics, lauded the St Louis Fair for education and Philippines exposure, and urged the United States to educate Filipinos toward a new social political life with religion as a base. He foresees a prosperous Filipino nation within a few years under justice liberty and morality, as a daughter of the American Commonwealth.
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Rome
Cardinal Satolli
United States
St. Louis
Philippines
America
Germany Helps Russia Fugitives Tracked by Police
Berlin reports rising numbers of Russian military deserters entering Germany en route to the United States and Great Britain. Police seize many fugitives, return those with insufficient funds to Russia, and hand nine fugitives to Russian authorities at Sosnovice, with Kanpirszin station as a key entry point.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Silesian
Kanpirszin
Russia
Sosnovice
Foreigners Quit Paraguay Amid Panic in Asuncion
Buenos Ayres reports panic in Asuncion as foreigners flee under diplomatic protection. Negotiations with revolutionists and government proceed as hostilities loom. Rumors of a land engagement and 400 captured soldiers lack confirmation.
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Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Paraguay
Tourists not in danger during Mont Blanc climb report
Rome reports no truth to a U S story that 200 English French German and American tourists barely escaped death on Mont St Bernard. Rescuers were not led by dogs. About 100 visitors sheltered at the St Bernard Monastery as heavy snow began to fall and were treated with cordial care and were never endangered.
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Rome
United States
Mont 81. Bernard
St. Bernard
Railline Collision Hurts Thirty-Five in Rochester
A Rochester to Canandaigua trolley wreck near Pittsford injures thirty-five passengers. Notable victims include Frank B. Callister with a fractured leg and Stephen Melching the eastbound conductor with possibly fatal injuries. The eastbound train ran past its siding on a sharp curve and collided with the Rochester bound car. Passengers suffer shocks, bruises, and minor cuts as crews transport them to Canandaigua Rochester and Pittsburg for treatment.
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N. Y
Rochester and Thastern
Pittsford
Frank B. Callister
George A. Curren
Timothy Rowland
Savere
Canandaigua
Pittsburg
Stephen Melching
Ware Honored On Pension Office Outing To Chesapeake Beach
Commissioner of Pensions Ware was guest of honor at a Pension Office excursion to Chesapeake Beach and a banquet at Hotel Belvedere hosted by office employees. Col W J Brooks chaired, with Deputy Commissioners Davenport and Kelley attending. A special 5:35 train carried the group from Chesapeake Junction, enjoyed speeches and music, and returned to Washington at 11:30 PM. The event demonstrated office loyalty amid critics of their chief.
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Chesapeake Beach
Pension Office
Pensions
Ware
Hotel Belvedere
Col. W. J. Brookes
Davenport and
Kelley
Chesapeake Junction
George Hildreth
Commissioner Ware
Davenport and Kelley
Bailey
Col. Brooks
Washington
Death of Caesar Booker in Washington Georgia
Caesar Booker aged about 125 died in Washington Georgia today. A former slave from Virginia he came to Georgia ninety years ago. He leaves six children, the eldest living near Thomson aged ninety six.
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Washington
Caesar Booker
Georgia
Virginia
Wilkes County
Caesar
Thomson
Davis at Elkins Races Elkins W Va Aug 24
At the Elkins fair three thousand fans cheered Senator Davis as he appeared in the grand stand during the fall meeting of the Elkins Fair Association. The visit was part of a day of routine activities alongside horse races and community events. Henry G Davis, Democratic vice presidential nominee, plans a second New York visit to confer with campaign managers ahead of potential victory. A separate note from Honolulu reports a Democratic Territorial convention nominating C P Iauke for Congress with a platform urging aid for Queen Liliuokalani’s heirs and Molokai leper settlement support.
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Washington Post
Elkins
W. Wa
United States
Senator Davis
Elkins Fair Association
New York
Henry
G. Davis
Davis
Judge Parker
West Virginia
Honolulu
C. P. Iauke
Congress
Liduokalani
Molokai
Carter
Hilo
Troops for South Africa and World Naval Appointments
Germany plans to dispatch more troops to German Southwest Africa on August 30 despite defeats at Waterberg and subsequent clashes. London sources announce Vice Admiral Bosanquet will become commander in chief of North American and West Indian stations on September 1, succeeding Sir Archibald Douglass who moves to Fortemouth. In St Petersburg, Gen Draper and family are noted in public dispatches.
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Germany
Berlin
Africa
Waterberg
London
Bosan~quet
East Indies
Archibald Douglass
Fortemouth
John Er
Draper
St. Petersburg
Willigsm Draper
Italy
Miss Draper
Want Federal Troops for Omaha Packing Case
Packers seek federal help to move strike cases to federal courts using a chartered train for workers between Chicago and Omaha. Officials in Washington say such aid would require a state legislature or governor request, with possible DOJ aid if a marshal cannot enforce court orders.
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Omaha
South Omaha
Washington
Department of Justice
Beef Trust Cuts Prices Amid Strike Fallout
New York August 4. Strike leaders concede Schwarzschild Sulzberger and the United Dressed Beef Company are killing cattle daily and keeping distribution forces at work. Many old-line workers may desert unions by Saturday to rejoin the trust firms as independents lose business from a 3 cent per pound price cut.
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New York
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
United Dressed Beef Company
Resolutions by Miners Acknowledge Alaska Delegates
In Portland Oregon August 24 the National Mining Congress debated and adopted a resolution endorsing Alaska representation in the National Congress by one or more delegates. The resolutions committee had urged non adoption citing political questions. Secretary Mahon urged support for industry benefit while Talmage and others argued against mixing politics with business. Also approved unanimously was Rickard’s endorsement of post office fraud prevention efforts. a further proposal by John Cleary for patenting land controls was sent back to committee amid sharp remarks from Col Crawford.
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Portland
Oreg
National Mining Congress
Congress
Alaska
National Congress
Talmage
Utah
Mahon
T. A. Rickard
Mining and Engineering Journal
New York
Post-office Department
John Cleary
Washington
John S. Crawford
Oregon
ASE PRESIDENTS HELP IN DEPORTATION CASE
A petition mailed to President Roosevelt asks intervention for men deported from Cripple Creek last Saturday night and seeks protection on return to the district. It includes John W. Murphy of the Western Federation of Miners, Thomas H. Parfet affidavit alleging mob beating, a physician Swarm statement, and affidavits for criminal actions against mob leaders sent to Teller County district attorney.
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Denver
Cola
Roosevelt
Cripple Creek
John W. Murphy
Western Federation of Miners
Thomas H. Parfet
Parfet
Teller County
NEW TRADES UNION PLANNED
A circular outlines objects of a proposed trades union in opposition to the Council of Allied Building Trades. Authored aims include arbitration boards, international support, protection of members, autonomy of trades, and avoidance of strikes. No action taken after carpenters painters and plasterers read the circular Saturday night.
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Council of Allied Building Trades
Relief Funds Distributed to Committeemen
Five thousand six hundred dollars were turned over to the committeemen for the relief of families in arrears, marking a decisive step in assistance efforts and ensuring aid reaches those in need.
Strike of Iron Workers Hits Pittsburgh Plants
Two strikes affecting about 2000 men were set by the Amalgamated Association against Republic Iron and Steel on the South Side and Monongahela Iron and Steel near McKeesport. The Republic plant will pay the scale but not sign it, while Monongahela signed the finishing scale but not the iron scale. Officials warn finishers will be sent if new men are started, and the plant operates at about 40 percent capacity.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Monongahela Steel and Iron Company
Mckheesport
Republic Iron Works
Pendleton
Amalgamated
Republic
National Tube Company
Ban on Bogus K. of L. Label Prompts Union Support Drive
In Buffalo Aug 24 the United Garment Workers of America warned of a bogus K. of L. label harming the union label. A resolution to confront the fake label was sent to the label committee. C P Thomas urged aid for Colorado miners as the convention ordered a local levy for that purpose. Max Harris reported District Council No. 10 legal troubles, noting courts favored organized labor.
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Buffalo
United Garment Workers of America
K. of L
C. Pp. Thomas
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Max Harris
District Council No. 10
Charles Francis
Strike Breakers Arrive Amid Turmoil at Girard Plant
In Girard Ohio Aug 24 twenty strike breakers escorted into the American Steel Hoop Company plant amid a large guard and cheering crowd. After housing the non unionists the union picketers dispersed. Other reports from Pittsburg say the situation remains quiet with four strike breakers claimed to have deserted.
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East St. Louis
Allied Trades
Girard
Ohio
American Steel Hoop Company
Steel Company
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Garard
Carnegie Steel Company
Odell’s Father Stricken At Newburg Theater
Gov Odell s father Wormer Mayor B S Odell fainted during a local theater performance in Newburg. He received aid in the lobby, a physician was called, and he was later taken home after revival.
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Newburg
Wormer
Odell
British Gunboat Columbine Kept For Repairs After Rock Strike
The British gunboat Columbine, part of the Newfoundland fisheries patrol squadron, struck a rock in Snooks Arm Green Bay Monday and has been released for docking and repairs in St Johns Newfoundland. The vessel sustained setting damage.
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Newfoundland
Columbine
Snooks Arm
Green Bay
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