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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
35
Secretary of War William H Taft spoke at Armory Hall Montpelier addressing Republicans. He defended the 1900s GOP platform, attacked the Democrats on money and trusts, praised Roosevelt, and criticized the Democratic candidate as timid and ineffective.
The piece extols Theodore Roosevelt as an American patriot devoted to law, honesty, and progress. It defends his view of a vigorous, responsible citizenry, condemns opposition as weak, and argues Roosevelt acts within constitutional bounds in shaping legislation and arbitration. It contrasts Roosevelt’s candor with rivals’ claims, praising his practical politics and commitment to civil service reform.
A notice states marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may be inserted at no extra charge and shared with multiple papers including The New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe and others. It lists numerous historic papers as recipients and mentions telegraphing and copying fees.
Fragmented obituary notices list names OtarT Jettron Juna Robinson Norah Cooper and Charles Eo Dickson with death and marriage events. Funeral services for Ali Besse Lighngale Campbell set at St Johns Church Bedford City on Sunday August 2 at 4 pm. Additional notices mention Joseph Wildsr Neane and James McGuirk with death dates and family references.
Health Office records list several deaths with ages and addresses including John Anderson 16, Mary Leonn 29 at Providence Hospital, Jats Casun 40 at Govt Hosp Insane, Digzson 42 at 910 St NE, Helen Deckison 6 at 719 Hetne, David Cashin 42 at Wash Asst Hosp, Ruth Jamas 11 months at 1292 Ist St SW, Tavina Jones 9 months at 12 St SW, Lilla Tanience 72 at 620 N Cap St, Liabesh Willellon 89 at Proy Hospital, Janes KR Wood 24 at Govt Hosp Trane, and Neiteey 2 months at 330 4th St NE.
Classified notices advertise undertakers in Washington with W R Speare at 940 F Street NW offering first class service and moderate prices, and R F Harveys Sons at 305 Fourteenth Street NW as general directors and embalmers. Includes phones and establishment details from 1850 era directory.
In a cautious defense of the administration, Taft argues against immediate Philippine independence, insisting the promise should be only when Filipinos are ready for self-government. He warns demagogues would claim breach of faith if independence is promised prematurely.
Crowley Louisiana reports the Mammoth oil field fire as Morsewell No 6 comes in as a 10 000 barrel daily gusher. Four tanks and four Morse Company rigs burned and flames spread to lakes of oil. Firefighters and workers shut down wells Nos 7 and 8 while steam lines were laid to contain the blaze. Loss placed over 200 000 dollars.
Newport Rhode Island reports the death of Prof Charles W Shields aged about 75 a Princeton University science department leader and former Presbyterian pastor later joining the Episcopal Church in 1898 his scholarly work and unorthodox critiques of clergy stirred controversy in his career.
Paris dispatches relay an American naval attache assessment from Liaoyang arguing Port Arthur can resist longer than feared. Japanese forces are near the city, but Russian trenches, dugouts, and sharpshooters sustain the fortress with ample provisions. Baron Keneko predicts a rapid fall, citing scarce ammunition and isolation.
A Russian briefing reveals three forts called No.6 at Port Arthur, with two batteries on the left wing and a fort near Etseshan implicated in yesterday’s fighting. Japanese expect to reach the European settlement area as their advance guard moves toward the Russian stronghold, while final resistance may center on Tigers Tail or Liaoti Mountain fort as long as defenders endure.
Paris Aug 21 The Tokyo correspondent of The Morning Post reports the Japanese minister of war told colleagues direct assault on Port Arthur is futile and long operations will be needed He ordered Field Marshal Oyama to avoid costly attacks a plan kept from the public.
At the World’s Fair Palace of Transportation in St Louis the Kondo family proceeds from Japan have raised over 200 dollars for the Red Cross Society of Japan. P Kondo, head of Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and his wife and daughters display fancy articles to support patriotic causes. A further consignment is sent to London for similar sale purposes.
St. Petersburg reports deny Italy offered France good offices for Russia. Askold’s irreparable damage forces disarmament, shifting protection to China and neutral powers at Shanghai. Russian papers warn against a new neutrality breach by Japan, while discussing contraband trade after Vladivostok squadron’s partial outage and Smolensk’s route fate.
Tokyo reports unofficial Korean assent to appoint Japanese advisers in finance and foreign affairs with Korea set to follow their guidance. Korea already utilizes Japanese advisers at court and in the military, with reforms planned and a 3,000,000 yen loan to stabilize finances. The Korean military will be reduced from 20,000 to 1,000 to guard Seoul, and Korea will later entrust its interests to Japanese officials. Reports from Manchuria mention end of long rains and renewed military activity, with skirmishes near Taltse and Russian mine-clearing at Port Arthur, hinting at another naval sortie.
Tokyo presses for a personal Japanese naval officer to inspect the Czarevitch and other Russian vessels in Shanghai to verify full disarmament. Japan links this to neutrality in China and a future peace treaty provision surrendering dismantled ships. Rear Admiral Yates Sterling reports the Shanghai situation quiet and the disarmament incident closed.
Report by Consul General Guenther cites Russo Japanese conflict as cause of lost Polish and Russian export trade to China. Prewar, 3000 freight consignments from Poland to East Asia. railroads cut rates to support trade against Americans and Japanese. War unsettles Manchuria trade. gains erased. Disarming work on Askold and Grosovoi to start. Tokyo says no repeat of Chefoo incident. Big strike looms in France over eight hour shifts. dock workers threaten nationwide action. Paris expositions party departs Havre with M Pares and 93 musicians from the Garde Republicaine.
A dispatch from Tokyo describes the Tsushima and Chitose engaging the protected cruiser Novik at Korsakovsk Sakhalin Island on August 19 and 21. The Novik was driven back into harbor, beached, and completely disabled by a broadside and subsequent shellfire. The encounter marked the Tsushima’s maiden fight.
French correspondents in St. Petersburg report deep gloom after the Novik loss and Sevastopol accident. Despite pessimism, official circles remain optimistic about an upcoming engagement at Liaoyang and Kuropatkin's chances, while Russia warns against fleet redeployments to the Pacific.
The Emperor and Empress sent thanks to the monks of St Serafim Monastery in reply to congratulating the birth of an heir. He presented Father John of Cronstadt with a diamond and sapphire pectoral cross for his counsel before the Emperor and Empress went to Sarov to canonize St Serafim.
Reports from St Petersburg state Samsonoff, the man who killed M. von Plehve, has been sentenced to death and the sentence awaits the Emperor's approval. Other dispatches deny rumors of his escape or death. The same period mentions cotton spinners in Manchester considering short time work and plans to urge a September cotton boycott. London reports the British Admiralty may replace 4.7 and 6 inch guns with 9.3 inch guns for greater penetration.
C W Butler a Georgetown paper hanger recalls a chaotic pursuit at Rockville fair and through Washington as he tries to recover a horse sold under a disputed bill of sale. A motorcycle rider and a deputy sheriff led to a police station, where Butler’s document vanished, and officers ordered a return of the horse through the property clerk. Capt. Bostdman ordered the bill of sale produced for the horse Sis Hopkins and the matter to be resolved, with Butler facing boarding charges until restitution.
The International Dental Federation opened a two day session in Music Hall with delegates from the United States and many European countries. President Godon presided and Dr William Conrad of St Louis gave the welcome. A W Harlan was named secretary general of the upcoming International Dental Congress. The National Association of Dental Examiners held a session reviewing college standards as delegates from twenty five states gathered to promote uniform dental education and exams.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt argues grade crossings are an anachronism unfit for modern progress. It suggests abolishing grade crossings and notes protests by stock owners as a wider tally of casualities nationwide that could spur state and local action.
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