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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1904
Page
6
Spectators cheered as the heir to the Russian throne was christened in a palace church. Te Deum rang as cannon fired and bells toll echoed from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Public joy spread despite news from the front.
Marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may appear simultaneously in multiple morning papers at no extra charge for insertion or telegraphing. The listed newspapers 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.
A garbled 1904-era notice lists multiple marriages and obituaries including Walter IC Marlow Jr and Grace D Lester, Robert Kevn and Octavia G White, George Warren and Sadie Bell, and others from various towns in Virginia Maryland and North Carolina. Also appears are death notices for Guy H Beckwith at age twelve with funeral details, Fanny Berry, Belle Dickson and others with burial instructions and cemetery references. The text fuses marriage banns with scattered death notices and funeral directions across Richmond Alexandria and nearby counties.
A health office death roster lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses across DC areas. Names include Anna Armstrorg, Marcha T Atkinson, Lena Beale, Priscilla Bureess, William Chandler, Amanda Turtis, James Davis, Horace Gobbs, Mabel Gaunt, and many others, with ages ranging from months to 88 years and residences noted at places like Anacostia Columbia Hosp and Georgetown Univ Hosp. The fragmented OCR shows multiple incidents with hospital affiliations and street addresses, reflecting a community mortality register and care facilities involved.
The birth and christening of the imperial heir at Peterhof unfold amid pageantry and naval salutes. The cortege, golden carriage, Blue Cossacks, and royal family move to the church for a lavish rite. The infant receives the cross of St Andrew as bells and guns herald the event.
In St. Petersburg on August 24 the Czar published a lengthy manifesto marking the christening of the heir Grand Duke Alexis Nicholaevited. The message to the people proclaims royal blessings, the will of God, and lists various benefits granted to many classes as part of the imperial favor, signaling reform and concern amid times of strife.
An imperial autograph letter announced numerous promotions and decorations for the baptism of the heir to the throne. Witte received the Order of the White Eagle, Lamsdorff the St. Alexander Nevsky Order in brilliants, Muravieff and Yermoloff the same order, Hidkoff appointed secretary of state, and the Finnish military district to be merged into St. Petersburg. Special acts of grace to army and navy were also announced.
London reports a Russian cruiser, possibly the Smolensk, overhauled the British steamer Comedian and sailed south through the Great Belt. Durban papers confirm Comedian papers, but language barriers hinder identifying the cruiser. Officials question whether Smolensk received orders to desist from stopping neutrals after Suez and sent a ship to relay instructions.
Paris Aug 24 The Mafin’s correspondent in Amsterdam quotes M Katayama Japanese delegate to the International Socialist Congress saying socialist parties aim to end the Russo Japanese war and recently sent a representative to the United States to appeal to President Roosevelt and the American people for concerted intervention by great powers.
Baron Matsudaira, Japanese peer and imperial commission vice president, told reporters in San Francisco that even with Port Arthur's fall the war may continue. He predicted Russia would need to be convinced by Russian setbacks and noted Manchuria would not become Japanese territory but handled per original aims. He sails home aboard the Manchuria the next day. London dispatch says Dutch arbitration tribunal may be asked to define contraband of war by Russia.
Dr Wiley campaigns to stop imports of adulterated foods including pate de foie gras made from veal and other meats, creosoted Scotch whisky, and German sausages. He calls for strict inspections and certificates at import points, urges treating foreign and domestic products alike, and says leniency has failed.
Chicago Aug 24 The domestic tragedy of Lawrence C Phipps and his wife widens with reports that Mrs Phipps has consulted Secret Service men and former Attorney General Philander Knox to gather evidence for her divorce defense. United States District Attorney Young of Pittsburgh acts as her counsel as government detectives from Washington may have blocked a proposed settlement.
Chicago inaugurates its pneumatic tube mail service with nine miles of brass tubing and stations at rail depots. Postmaster General Payne accepts the system on behalf of federal authorities, claiming it is the largest of its kind in the United States. Albert Davis and Dave Fields were hanged in Rolling Fork for wife murder.
In Marseilles on August 4 the long running strike by sailors and dock laborers has halted the city’s extensive maritime trade. About 18,000 workers refused ship loading and unloading as 16 principal Mediterranean companies withdraw ships. The government sent gunboats and torpedo boats to the mail routes while troops stand by for possible disorder. The action could spread to Havre and other Atlantic departure ports for America.
Rome reports Cardinal Satolli’s Aug 24 arrival from Maples. He praised U S hospitality from Catholics and non Catholics and lauded the St Louis Fair’s emphasis on education and Philippines. He warned America faces duty to educate Filipinos toward a new social political life while preserving religion as a base for future prosperity and justice.
Berlin reports rising numbers of Russian military fugitives fleeing toward the United States and Britain. German police detain many and return them to Russia at frontier posts. Fugitives often use false Russian passports and are stopped mainly in westbound fourth class cars near the Kanpirszin emigrant station. Nine fugitives were handed over last Saturday.
The panic in Asuncion drives foreigners to depart under diplomatic protection as hostilities and negotiations move forward. Rumors of a land engagement and 400 captured government troops circulated yesterday but remain unconfirmed.
Rome reports no truth to US circulated claim that 200 English French German and American tourists narrowly escaped death while climbing Mont Saint Bernard. About 100 visitors were at the St Bernard Monastery during heavy snow and chose to stay. monks offered cordial treatment and the party was never in danger.
A Canandaigua to Rochester trolley collision on a curved track near Pittsford injures thirty five passengers. Notable casualties include Frank B. Callister Abraham Garson and Stephen Melching conductor, with multiple fractures and shock. Cars carried a Canandaigua picnic party of 110 and a lighter Rochester load.
A Pension Office banquet honored Commissioner Ware last evening after an excursion to Chesapeake Beach. The event, hosted by Pension Office employees and arranged by Col. W J Brookes, featured speeches by Deputy Commissioners Davenport and Kelley and Chief Clerk Bailey, with a crowd of clerks aboard a special train and a final chorus of My Country Tis of Thee. The outing, ending with a late return to Washington, symbolized loyalty to Ware amid internal criticism.
Caesar Booker aged about 125 died in Washington Georgia today after coming to Georgia ninety years ago as a slave from Virginia. He leaves six children, oldest a ninety six year old living near Thomson. Also reported: Carlyle McKinley News and Courier editor died in Charleston after long illness. Alfred H. Blackall Chicago merchant died at eighty after a long career in tea and coffee business.
At the Elkins fair three thousand spectators welcomed Senator Davis amid cheers as he appeared in the grandstand. In New York, Henry G. Davis, Democratic VP nominee, planned another city visit to discuss campaign prospects and meet Judge Parker. Honolulu reports a Democratic Territorial convention nominating a delegate to Congress with a platform backing Queen Liliuokalani’s pension, Molokai leper settlement aid, and labor law enforcement amid alleged GOP pressure on officials.
Berlin notes a government decision to send additional troops to German Southwest Africa on August 30. Despite losses after the Waterberg defeat and cattle losses, officials say a large force is needed for two years. London reports Bosanquett to command North American and West Indian stations from Sept 1, with Douglass reassigned to Fortemouth. In St Petersburg, Gen Draper and family are present.
Packers consider bringing all strike cases to federal courts and running a chartered train for workers from morning to evening to Omaha. They argue South Omaha lacks justice and aim to simplify by centralizing cases. Officials say federal action requires a state or governor request. marshal enforcement could trigger Justice Department aid if orders fail.
New York reports that Schwarzschild & Sulzberger and the United Dressed Beef Company are killing cattle daily and maintaining full distribution work forces. Expect strikers to shift to trust firms as independents lose business, with a 3 cent per pound price cut affecting sales.
Portland August 24 in heated session the National Mining Congress debated a resolution supporting Alaska representation in the National Congress by delegates. After debate the measure was adopted by a large majority. Another resolution endorsed by T A Rickard backed anti fraud mining schemes. a later proposal urging equal remedies for patentes of land faced criticism and was referred back amid acrimonious comments by Col John S Crawford.
A petition was mailed to President Roosevelt requesting intercession for men deported from Cripple Creek. The document includes John W. Murphy’s statement, Thomas H. Parfet’s affidavit alleging severe beating, and medical notes. Affidavits for criminal actions against mob leaders were sent to Teller County district attorney.
A circular disseminated among carpenters painters and plasterers outlines aims for a new trades union opposing the Council of Allied Building Trades. It calls for arbitration boards curbing strikes and supporting affiliated trades while preserving autonomy and centralizing wage earners. An Aug. 24 meeting read the document with no action taken. Car mechanics join butchers strike in East St. Louis and an advisory board was set to handle union housing rents.
A report notes funds amounting to 5,600 dollars were turned over to committee members for the relief of families in arrears.
In Pittsburg on August 24 Amalgamated Association members declared two strikes affecting about 2 000 men against Republic Iron and Steel Company on the South Side and Monongahela Steel and Iron near McKeesport. Republic would pay scales but not sign the union, while Monongahela signed finishing scale but refused iron scale. Officially 40 percent of Republic’s pudding iron capacity is affected, with no new workers likely and old men expected to return under contracts if the union demands are met. union officials threaten idle stands until the puddling scale is signed.
In Buffalo on August 24 the United Garment Workers warned of a bogus K of L label harming unions at markets. A levy on locals was ordered to fund opposition. Western Federation of Miners delegate C P Thomas urged aid for Colorado miners. Max Harris cited District Council No. 10 legal troubles and said judges were biased against organized labor.
Twenty strike breakers with a large guard arrived at Girard Ohio near Aug 24 and were escorted into the American Steel Hoop Company plant amid excitement. A crowd followed as the non unionists were housed, while union pickets wandered streets all night before dispersing. Four strikebreakers claimed by strikers to have deserted the Girard plant. Pittsburg reports say quiet tonight. Also St Louis NL boss De Haas Robinson signed and secured multiple releases to add players at season end.
Wormer Mayor B. S. Odell, father of Gov. Odell, fainted during a local theater performance in Newburg tonight. He received assistance, a physician was called, and he was later taken home after partial revival.
The British gunboat Columbine, part of the Newfoundland fisheries patrol squadron, struck a rock in Snooks Arm Green Bay Monday and has now been released. It will be brought to St. John’s for docking repairs after sustaining serious damage.
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