Taft Attacks Platform With Roosevelt Backing Patriotism
Montpelier Vermont August 26 Secretary of War William H Taft spoke to a Republican rally at Armory Hall defending the 1900s platform and contrasting it with the Democratic approach on money and trusts He praised President Roosevelt detailing his leadership and willingness to revise views when shown new facts and urged party unity against what he called Democratic extremism.
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Plutectinn
Tanf
Can Gade
Senate Willemain
Democratic Party
Judg. Pophet
Tui
Cleveland
Faft
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt Defense Amid Critics Praised For Strenuous Leadership
The address portrays Theodore Roosevelt as a true American ideal of vigor and honesty. It defends presidential powers to consult Congress, rejects accusations of usurpation, and lauds Roosevelt’s efforts in arbitration, civil service, and reform while labeling Parker’s approach timid.
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Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Notice on cross-newspaper reproduction for marriages and obituaries
A notice states marriage and death notices from The Washington Post will be reproduced simultaneously in major newspapers including The New York Times and The Philadelphia Public Ledger, without extra charge for both insertion and telegraphing, and will provide readers access to follow-up items across listed papers.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Bletald Courier
Cincinnate
Enquirer
Chicago RR
Philamilfhia Public L Ledger
Pitest
Ginpatch
Loquis
PAU Pionfer Press
Minneapolis
Sribuve
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Licensed to Marry Years of Notices Across Bedford City
Funeral services announced for Ali Besse Lighngale Campbell at St Johns Church Bedford City on Sunday August 2 at 4 pm. Obituaries note deaths of Joseph Wildsr and James McGuirk with services and residence details. Relatives invited to Holy Trinity Church rites in Boston Was with local notices listing names and addresses.
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Besse
Delaware County
Na- Po
Vuayl McGirk
James McGuirk
Katbeth McGuirk
Leauxen Inn
Jie
Spm
Tae Wort Inn
William TU
Holy Trinity Church
Boston
Health Office Deaths Record 1904 Aug 26 Update
Listing from the Health Office: deaths reported through August 26, 1904. Names include John Anderon B16 Mass, Mary Leonn Providence Hospital 29, Jats Casun Govt Hosp Insane 40, Digzson 910 St NE 42, Helen Deckison 719 Hetne 6, David Cashin Wash Asst Hosp 42, Ruth Jamas 1292 Ist St SW 11 months, Tavina Jones 12 St SW 9 months, Lilla Tanience 620 N Cap St 72, Liabesh Willellon Proy Hospital 89, Janes KR Wood Govt Hosp Trane 4 years, Neiteey 330 4th St NE 2 months.
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Mary Leonn
Providence Hospital
Casun
Digzson
Helen Deckison
Hetne
David Cashin
Ruth Jamas
Tavina Jones
Lilla Tanience
Liabesh
Willellon Pro
Undertakers' Services Advertised by W R Speare and R F Harve ys Sons
Classified notices advertise undertakers W R Speare at 940 F Street NW offering first-class service at moderate prices and contact Joseph Gawler Main 131 for funeral and embalming. R F Harvey's Sons funeral directors and embalmers list 305 Fourteenth Street NW with a neatly described chapel and low rates.
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Peave
R. F. Harvey's Sons
NERAL
FUN
Fourteenth Street NW
Cesedious Chapel Telephone
North Sts
Taft Defends Philippine Policy Amid Post Office Scandals
In a brief remarks by Taft and supporters, the administration defends its stance on post office frauds and Philippine independence. Taft argues the United States will grant independence only when Filipinos are ready for self government, warning against demagogues who would accuse the U S of breaking faith.
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Philippine Islands
Fire in Mammoth oil field sparks massive blaze
Crowley Louisiana August 2 biggest fire in Mammoth oil fields roars as Morsewell No 6 gushes 10000 barrels daily. Four 1200 barrel tanks burn and four Morse Company rigs destroyed. Fire spreads to lakes of oil. crews shut wells Nos 7 and 8 and fight flames with steam lines. Loss estimated over 200000 dollars.
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Morsewell
Morse Company
Morse
Prof C W Shields Dead In Newport R I
Noted Princeton science educator Prof Charles W Shields died suddenly in Newport Rhode Island at about seventy five. He long served as a leader in Princeton University's science department and earlier led Presbyterian churches in Philadelphia and Hempstead before joining the Episcopal Church in 1898.
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Port Arthur Fort Can Hold Out Longer Says U S Attache
Raymond R. Scouly of the Temps reports from Liaoyang that an American naval attache, Lieut Newton McCully, asserts Port Arthur can resist far longer than pessimistic views. He notes Russian trenches, constant shells, strong provisions, active sailors, and heavy Japanese losses. Baron Keneko also predicts a rapid fall, citing scarce ammunition and isolation.
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Raymond R. Scouly
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Port Arthur
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de Cuverville
Shanhuikuan
Liao-yang
Baron Keneko
Boston
Port_Ars thur
Kentaro Keneko
Rome
Japan
Keneko
Three Number Fives in Port Arthur Forts
A Russian expert explains three forts known as No 6 around Port Arthur. Two batteries on the left flank and a fort near Etseshan are tied to recent fighting reports. Japanese advance guard nears the new European settlement as final defense may hinge on Tigers Tail or Liaoti Mountain fortifications.
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Port Arthur
No.6
No. 6
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Tigers Tail
Liaoti Mountain
Japanese War Plan Mixes Longer Siege For Port Arthur
Paris Aug 21 Tokyo correspondent reports the Japanese minister of war told colleagues direct assault on Port Arthur is hopeless and long operations are needed. He ordered Field Marshal Oyama to avoid costly attacks, a plan kept from the public.
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Tokyo
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Fair aids Red Cross with Japanese family fancy articles
In St Louis, the Kondo family of Japan, led by P. Kondo of Nippon Yusen Kaisha, contributed over 200 in proceeds from fancy items sold at the Nippon Yusen exhibit in the Palace of Transportation to aid the Red Cross Society of Japan. Mrs. Kondo and her two daughters, renowned for wealth, showcase patriotism through this event and have sent more goods to London for the same purpose. A separate note mentions the cruiser Diana and a pending decision on her stay at Seigon.
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London
Russia Says No Mediation Plan In Russo-Japanese Turmoil
St Petersburg Aug 26 The Rusator day states there is no foundation for Italy offering to mediate for Russia France relations tense as Ill fate of cruiser Askold forces disarmament. China and neutral powers may protect the ship while Japan- Russia tensions threaten wider belligerence in the Far East.
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United States
England
Japanese Rule of Korea Readies Japanese Advisers
A TokyoLondon Times cable reports Korea will hire Japanese advisers in finance and foreign affairs and follow their guidance. Korea already employs Japanese advisers at court and in the military, with a 3,000,000 yen loan to stabilize finances. Korea plans to reduce its 20,000-member military to 1,000 for Seoul garrison and later entrust interests to Japanese officials. Reports from Manchuria note end of heavy rains and renewed military activity, with skirmishes near the Taltse valley and Russian port operations at Port Arthur suggesting another naval sortie.
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Washington Post
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Japan
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Manchuria
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Port Arthur
Japan Seeks Inspections of Russian Ships in Shanghai
The Japanese minister urged a personal inspection by a Japanese naval officer to verify complete disarmament of the Czarevitch at Tsingsan and the Askold and Grozovoi at Shanghai. He cited neutrality preservation and potential peace terms as motives while reporting quiet conditions from Rear Admiral Yates Sterling at Shanghai.
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Shantung Peninsula
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Navy Department
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Shsinghal
Russia Loses China Trade Due to Russo Japanese War
Report by Consul General Guenther notes Polish and Russian exports to China halted by the Russo Japanese War. Prewar trade supported by reduced freight rates. war disperses gains as Manchuria trade is unsettled. Disarming of Askold and Grosovol to begin. France faces a big strike as dock workers demand eight-hour days. M. Picard leads officials to Havre for St Louis Exposition. 93 musicians from the Garde Republicaine join.
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China
Poland
Asia
Japan
Manchuria
France
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Paris
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St. Louisa Exposition
Havre
Savoie
M. Pares
Garde Republicaine
Destruction of the Russian cruiser Novik by Japanese ships
An officer aboard the protected cruiser Tsushima recounts the August 19 chase into Korsakovsk harbor, the Tsushima and Chitose firing a broadside that disabled the Novik, which beached after a brief fight. The attack, Tsushima’s first combat, left Korsakovsk deserted as Chitose completed the destruction.
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Chitose
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Korsakovsk
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Chi Island
Soya Gaterouse Strait
Bogatyr
Soya Strait
Tsusume
St. Petersburg Pessimism Over Loss of Novik and Sevastopol
Telegrams from French correspondents in St. Petersburg show deep pessimism after the loss of the Novik and the Sevastopol accident. Officials remain optimistic about an imminent engagement at Liaoyang and Kuropatkin’s likely victory, while Russia accepts the Pacific sea supremacy is gone.
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Washington Post
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Kuropatkin
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Russia
Russie
Emperor thanks Serafim monks and honors Father John
In St. Petersburg on August 26 the Emperor and Empress sent thanks to the monks of the St. Serafim Monastery for congratulating them on the birth of an heir. The Emperor presented Father John of Cronstadt with a diamond and sapphire pectoral cross for counsel given before going to Sarov to canonize St. Serafim, where Father John predicted a male heir.
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St. Serafim
Cronstadt
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Von Plehve's Assassin Reported Sentenced to Death
Reports from St. Petersburg say Samsonoff, the assassin of M. von Plehve, has been sentenced to death and the sentence awaits the emperor's approval. Previous rumors of his escape or death are denied. In Manchester a cotton spinners' meeting agreed to a week’s short time starting August 2, with a later main meeting to follow. The global cotton trade urged a September buy-off. London notes that the Admiralty plans to replace 47 and 6 Inch guns with 93 Inch guns for greater penetrating power.
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Samsonoff
M. von Pleave
Manchester
Aux
London
Admiralty
Horse Gause of Troubles With Butler over Lost Horse
A DC paper hanger, C. W. Butler, says he bought a horse named Sis Hopkins for 60, delivered to Taujelle for races, later found at Rockville fair, and after a wild chase with motorcyclists and trolley men, was detained by police. Butler’s bill of sale vanished in a deputy sheriff exchange, boarding costs loom, and an official probe urged to recover the horse. Police at Seventh precinct and HQ work toward returning the horse and validating the sale. Mon. evening chaos ended with Butler told to seek return from Kemp in the molx. Ship movements also noted.
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Dentists At World s Fair Open International Meeting
Delegates from the United States and many European nations gather in Music Hall St Louis as the International Dental Federation opens a two day season. President Godon presides and Dr William Conrad delivers the welcome. Dr A W Harlan named secretary general of the International Dental Congress.
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E Gauvez
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International Dental Congress
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Amsterdam
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Naples
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F Aguilar
Madrid
M . Jenkins
Dresden
Rosen
Mexico
National Association of Dental Examiners
Committee On
James G Reid
Chicago
Anachronisms of the Day From the Cleveland Leader
A Cleveland Leader excerpt argues grade crossings are an anachronism with no place in twentieth century development. It notes the practice favors corporate wealth over individuals and has grown into a public terror warranting abolition despite stock owners’ protests. A compilation of six months of data could spur state county and civic action.
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