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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1904

Page

29

Prairie States Ablaze for Roosevelt and Fairbanks

News from Oyster Bay reports Minnesota representative James McCleary praising a Republican wave in the Midwest and Northwest, claiming Democrats may sacrifice the national ticket to win House seats. Cortelyou and Elihu Root depart after a long Sagamore Hill conference on New York politics and the presidential letter.

Minnesota Prairies Roosevelt Fairbanks Oyster Bay James T Mctleary Son Sagamore Hut McCleary New York Babcock Republican Congressional Committee Ronsevelt Okinnesoa Middle West Northwest Prairie House of Representatives Chaman Ginmge B Cortelyou Elihu Root Sagamore Emm Rant White Chitman Cortetyou Root

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Fragmented 1972 marriage and obituaries notice

Licensed to marry records list couples from various states with ceremonies and clerical details. Multiple obituary notes announce interments and funeral times for residents of Virginia and surrounding areas, including addresses, churches, and hosts.

Health Office Record Itemized Patient Residences

Health office record lists individuals with ages and addresses including Fanny Berm A st me 453 years Margaret Mo Buckles Lind 2ist st 03 years William Byng Wash Asylum Hosp 1 year Milliam borrest Providence Hospital 34 years Rwyland Lancaster Tacoma Park DC 2 mos Mary Mosby 218 D t sw 84 years Staines G Searles 22 Tost ne 6 months Maria Smith 146 td st mw 45 years Mary M Tolsor 3.2 Lincoln st Anacostia 21 yrs Sophie Mo Wassamonn 613 Md ave sw 6 mos Emma F White Lincoln ave ne 42 years.

Fanny Berm Margaret Mo Buckles Lind Wilhiam Byng Wash Asylum Milliam Borrest Providence Hospital Rwyland Lancaster Tacoma Park Mary Mosby Staines G MD Ave Emma F White Lincoln Ave

Local Undertakers Advertisements and Services

An aged newspaper column lists several funeral firms with contact details and promises of first class service at moderate prices. W W R Speare and R F Harvey's Sons advertise at addresses on F Street NW and Fourteenth Street NW, with telephone numbers provided for inquiries. A Gawler entry offers funeral directing and embalming services with a listed phone. Industries emphasize moderate pricing and commodious chapels.

R. F. Harvey’s Sons Fourteenth Street

Roosevelt Defers York Nomination and Plans Newfoundland Trip

The President will not interfere in the York situation and hopes delegates at Saratoga will nominate a satisfactory candidate. Root declines to add comments, predicts a good nominee, and plans not to attend the convention. He will travel to Newfoundland with William Cary Sanger for several weeks, likely returning after October first. Roosevelt spends time at Sagamore Hill with light mail and no visitors expected.

Sita York Saratoga Roots Root Newfoundland William Cary Sanger Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Loeb Toay

Cleary Loses Nomination In Wisconsin Congress Race

Democratic convention in Viroqua nominates Herman Groto phorst for Congress in Thad district, surprising as T L Cleary was favored. Bitter reply from Cleary hints at underhand methods. Third district seen as fiercest Fall battleground with La Follette faction split and Democrats optimistic about unseating J W Babcock. Republican efforts to aid Babcock expected, while Democrats anticipate national support to retire him. Other notes: Wood Jr. nominated in Jefferson, Meadsilk man E W McArthur chosen in Titusville, and Claude Bowers named in Martinsville for Indiana Fifth District.

Washington Post Viroqua Wis Herman Grotophorst Thad J. W. Babcock T. L. Cleary Cleary la Follette Babcock Republican National Committee National Committee

German athletes to compete in St Louis Olympian games

Delegation from the German Empire arrives aboard the Deutsch land to join the St Louis Olympian games starting next week. Manager Dr Willibald Gebhard leads four Germania Dresden students invited by President Roosevelt to demonstrate a pankerel duel before the President.

New York St Louis Prince ‘Ed Zu Salm-Horstmar Count Vom der Asseburg Barom J. von Huenefeld W. Gebhard Hardy Gebhard Johannes Rughe Eintracht Braunseweilg Paul Weinstein Sportsfreunde Halle Doeer Frankfort J Rugh Germany Weinstein Poseidon Club Berlin George Hoffman Dmit Rausch Otto Hoeff Max Pape

ROOT TO TAKE SEA CRUISE AND NOMINATION TALK

Elihu Root planned a Newfoundland sea cruise lasting until October, reviving talk of his gubernatorial bid. New York state headquarters cited his pledge to file a declination if nominated, ruling out his candidacy. Secretary Taft departed for Vermont to campaign then to Portland, Maine, and finally Canada for rest with his family.

New York Elihu Root Newfoundland Roct Platt Mr Root Taft Vermont Portland Canada

Men Stand By Strike Plan Amid Elevated Worker Talks

On August 3 in New York, the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America voted to stand by the agreement offered to Interborough Company. President Pepper was authorized to sign or declare a strike if the company refuses. Pepper expressed belief the company would concede to the men’s demands.

New York Elevated Amalagamted Association of Street and Electric Railway

Hill Opens Democratic Campaign in Broome County

Former Senator David B. Hill launched the Democratic bid in Broome County at the Agricultural Fair in Deposit. He attacked Theodore Roosevelt as a fraud, argued for tariff revision to curb corporate influence, and defended the gold standard as irrevocably established while contrasting Democratic public aims with Republican private interests.

Binghamton David B. Hill Broome County Deposit Hill Democratic Party

Leading Citizens Accused in Cripple Creek Deportations

Capiases issued for 28 prominent Cripple Creek district figures following district court informations filed by Deputy District Attorney C. C. Butler. Charges include conspiracy and assault to kill, false imprisonment, malicious mischief, and larceny in connection with the deportations last Saturday. Named leaders include Nelson Franklin former Victor mayor, B. Newcomb bank cashier, Henry Dahl Ophir Mine manager, AEK Carleton First National president, Warry Waters, Frank Vanneck, Charles Guan, and KEK Young deputy sheriffs, with several mine superintendents and officials also cited.

Cripple Creek Colo Bell C. C. Butler Nelson Franklin Victor B. ©. Newcomb First National Bank Henry Dahl Ophir AEK Carleton Warry Waters Frank Vanneck Charles Guan KE K Young A. € Cale Citizens’ Alliance Dartiel McCarthy Granite A P Holman Golden Cycle William Carruthers Colorado and Southwestern Railroad Louis Henry Rose Maud John Balzell Sedan Mining Company William Bainbridge el Paso

No Appeal From Miners Over Colorado Protection Request

Washington officials report no incoming request for federal protection in Cripple Creek as deported miners return. Government departments say no aid will be given without state legislative or gubernatorial request, while AFL leader Frank Morrison predicts federal court action to challenge deportations. Federation fund drives and inquiries continue as Commerce and Labor and Bureau of Labor officials await reports.

Colorado Cripple Creek Washington Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Federation United Stats Mr. Morrigan United States Murray Secretary of Commerce and Labor Wright Bureau of Labor Department of Justice

Labor Leader on the Race and Garment Leader Cleared

United Garment Workers of America met to hear charges against Henry C. White former general secretary regarding disobeying orders during a strike and publishing derogatory articles. White sent a letter denying inflaming the open shop and noting aid sought from Oscar Strauss and Isaac Seligman to urge peace with manufacturers. He claimed their postponement request was ignored. In Utica New York Henry A Bang Saratoga hotelkeeper filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of about SiSTR and nominal assets.

Garment Workers Buffalo United Garment Workers of America Henry C. White National Organization General Executive Board White Manufacturers’ Association Oscar Strauss Isaac Seligman Saratoga Utica N. Y Henry A. Bang Siistr

Murphy Gave Peace Sign at Democratic HQ Visit

New York August 25 Charles F Murphy Tammany leader visited the Democratic State headquarters at the Hoffman House signaling a harmony return. Meyer Dow Ung Bird Coler McCarren Sheehan and Belmon tNicoll discussed campaign operations while Belmont prepared for a short vacation and return soon.

New York Hoffman House Charles F. Murphy Tammany Harmony Meyer Mr. Murphy Victor J. Dow Ung Bird Coler Patrick H. McCarren Murphy Bheehan Democratic National Executive Committee Executive Committee Tammany Hall Messrs Belmont, Sheehan Nicoll New York City August Belmont

Parker Delays His Letter to Hear From Roosevelt

Parker postpones releasing his letter of acceptance until after President Roosevelts. Roosevelt's letter now expected September 12, pushing Parker's public notice to about September 17. At Rosemount Parker hosts political and theatrical women delegates, meets Francis Burton Harrison and St Clair McKelwey, and plans activities including Holienville fair attendance with no speeches there.

Esopus Judge Parker Roosevelt Rosemount Women's Parker League League New York Francis Burton Harrison New York State Democratic Organization Bureau William S. Roche Harrison Boche Judge Parker Holienville Fair Ellenville Fair Accord N. Y

Davenport for Congress Nominee Henry Davenport in Third WV District

Henry B. Davenport of Clay County was nominated by Democrats in the Third Congressional district at Hinton. GOP incumbent Gaines won last election by under 3,000 votes. Other nominees included John A. Freston of Greenbrier and Charles Grenton of Fayette. Greensburg convention names Latta for assembly along with Conway, Reler, Stewart, and Hugus.

West Virginia Clay County Washington Post Charleston W Va Henry B. Davenport Hinton Gaines Jonnn A. Freston Greenbrier Charles Grenton Fayette Greensburg Congress Jen B. Latta B. Conway Latrobe Joseph Reler Scotsdale James P. Stewart Vandergrit Richard T. Hugus Jeannette

Davis to Speak at West Virginia State Fair

Hon Henry Davis has accepted an invitation to deliver an address on Agriculture at the West Virginia State Fair in Wheeling on September 7, designated as farmers day. He chose the topic, requests no political content, and sets a ten minute speaking limit.

Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Henry Davis West Virginia

Strike at Youngstown and steel mill wage cuts widen

Picket lines circle the upper mill of the American Steel Hoop Company in Youngstown as strikebreakers from Pittsburg are housed inside. Carnegie Steel confirms 2150 workers in Warren Girard and Youngstown mills face wage cuts. 199 remain unaffected. pay ranges from 3 to 15 dollars per day for those affected. Hartford contractors and masons clash over a strike linked dispute, with limited statements on terms of agreement.

Youngstown Ohio American Steel Hoop Company Pittsburg Warren Girard Carnegie Steel Company Today Warren and Girerd Amalgamated Association

Bailey on issues continued from speech on sectional strife

The speaker argues against resurrecting sectional differences and critiques the President’s stance on lynching and labor policy. He warns the South would suffer from national actions, cites McKinley’s unity, and praises orderly reform while condemning vigilante violence and the closed shop. The piece analyzes political rhetoric and calls for consistent national standards.

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Longevity

Fragmentary old newspaper line asserts the body relies on the stomach, claiming Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery enables men to live longer. The text is garbled but hints at health tonic claims and age expectancy. The passage reflects period advertising language and medical cures.

Ailey Pierce

Desperate charge in war and the need for lawful rulers

The speech contrasts ambitious soldiers with disciplined citizens, praising those who obey laws over those who bend them under the pretense of spirit. Bailey closes with a club reception in its parlors after his address.

Bailey

Victorian launches as largest turbine liner destined for transAtlantic service

The Allan Line steamer Victorian, 640 feet long with three propellers and a 12,000 ton capacity, launched at Belfast and expected to enter service before year’s end. Powered by turbine machinery developed by Charles A Parsons, she promises rapid stopping and strong maneuverability for Atlantic routes. She will carry 1,500 passengers and feature wireless telegraphy and deck printing facilities.

Elfast Ireland Allan Line Clyde Charles A. Parsons

British salute papal flag marks Irish visit

Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli returned to Rome from Ireland where he represented the Pope at Armagh Cathedral’s reopening on July 4. He reported an enthusiastic reception, with the papal flag saluted by British warships aboard the cardinal’s steamer, and Lord Dudley treating him as a prince. The Pope praised the report and planned a forthcoming document on Ireland.

Rome Vincenzo Vannutelli Ireland Armagh Lord Dudley America Australia Amd Treland

Cardinal Gotti To Decide On Boston Bishop Pick

At Rome's Propaganda Congregation a coadjutor archbishop for Boston was discussed. Cardinals Harkins Providence and McQuaid Boston were named as candidates with Neagle Malden and Martinello presenting options. Majority favored Harkins. final decision rests with Cardinal Gotti and the Pope.

Boston Propaganda Rome Congregation of the Propaganda Cardinal Gotti R. Neagle Church of the Immaculate Conception Malden Mass Cardinal Martinello Bishop Harkins Harkins

German Doctor Defends Waldeck Rousseau Operation

Berlin reports Prof. Hans Kehr defends the Waldeck Rousseau operation in Medicinischen Wochenschrift saying the patient had little chance to recover without surgery and that operation saved about 34 percent of similar cases though Waldeck Rousseau had only weeks to live and nothing to lose.

Waldeck-Rousseau Berlin Hans Kehr Halberstadt Medicinischen Wochenschrift M. Waldeck-Rousseau

Russia Dumping Cottons and German Trade Plans

Berlin reports Russia’s trade slump prompts Lodz cotton makers to export yarns and goods to Germany. They will set up a selling agency at Augsburg as the South German Cotton Manufacturers group prepares a defense against a perceived Russian invasion. P. C. Knox sails home from Liverpool on the Balticz.

Berlin Russia Lodz Poland Germany Augsburg Society of Ssmetting

Moving Patterns Show Many Representatives Not Native to Their States

The piece notes Americans relocate often for new homes and that few old communities keep estates in one line. It cites that most Congress members were not born in the states they represent, listing examples from Colorado to Wyoming and noting leaders and figures like Cannon, Williams, and Webster. It highlights interstate political mobility and historic cases of multi state service.

Montana Congress Senate House of Representatives United States Miller Colorado Idaho Dakotas Washington Wyoming Indiana Ohio West Virginia Cannon Ilinois North Carolina Williams Mississippi Tennessee

Weinseimer Pleads Not Guilty in Extortion Charge

New York August 25 Philip Weinseimer president of the Building Trades Alliance under indictment for extortion entered a not guilty plea in General Sessions Court. His counsel filed three motions for dismissal and delay all overruled. Weinseimer released on $2000 bonds.

New York Philip Weinseimer Building Trades Alliance Court of General Sessions Weinselmer

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