Forts swap hands as Port Arthur siege rages on
Chefoo Aug 29 heavy fighting at Port Arthur resumed August 27 with Chinese soldiers escorting dead, dragging cannons, and Chinese coolies digging earthworks. Fort No 3 changed hands four times, Russians hold multiple positions, and Japanese reinforcements arrive from Dalny. A Russian report says garrison may fall within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Chin Hau
Niuchwang
Port Arthur
Palichuang
Chigse
Rihlungshan
Hianda
Liaoti
Dalny
Stoessel
Notice on Free Simultaneous Marriages and Deaths Insertion
Notice states marriage and death notices in The Washington Post will appear simultaneously at no extra charge upon application. It lists telegraphing to major papers including New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Press Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Married Couples and Obituaries in an East City Ledger
A fragmentary page lists multiple marriage notices and obituaries. Couples named include Farmer Wrenn, Crane, and others from Raleigh Baltimore Philadelphia Norfolk and beyond. Funeral and burial details reference St Patrick's Church and Loudon Park in Baltimore, with dates in late August 1904 and ages noted for several deceased individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clark Irwin
Goldie C. Martin
Lynchburg Va
John Moster
Catherine E. Cooke
Philadelphia, Pa
Charles F Lyard
Katherine Miles
Fred W. Richardson
Norfolk
Mary .Wiegmann Willam H. Coates
Laura PF. Jackson
Charles Slater
Saran Evans
Charles D Farmer
Raleigh
N. C
Adam. Wrenn
Goldsboro
Joseph BR
Manuel
Katherine Exner
Baltimore, Ma
James M Dennison
Derniwon, Ole
Mary Rank
New York City
J. Maurice Trundle
Denver
Colo
Helen ‘. Young
Wiliam Wheatley
Fannie Burkhart
William Dickerson
Amelia Gaynor
Health Office Record Lists Deaths and Ages Across City
AHealth Office Deaths record enumerates numerous individuals with ages from months to 75 years, listing names such as Mawsne Slevande, Cornalus Atlen, Augustine Brochs, Samuel BR Bavngs, and many others, along with partial addresses and institutions including Providence and Emergency Hospitals. The list mixes ages in months for infants and years for adults, reflecting a citywide roll of deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawsne Slevande
Freemen
Cornalus Atlen
Wyte
Nicola Badissa
Provinenre
Augustine Brochs
Hestar Court
Samuel BR Bavngs
James Feobrewa
TUL
TPR
Ay Sears Marr Lonen
Lidl
Rane Clark
St Ua
Sarah Davis
Bladeus
Davis
Merle Lille
Wranths
Ernaet Ro Linn
McLean Ave Sa
Daniel McCallum
C St
Jemea McGuire
Vaward
Merdlam
St Aw
Richard Minor
Wm H Minnck
Mod
Frank Richardson
Germany Denies British Vessel Payment Claim
Berlin reports a deputation from the London chamber of commerce pressed Premier Balfour for satisfaction over German vessel seizures. Kiel owner Herr Diedrichsen denies any payment by Aussta for the Thea sunk by the Vladimirostok squadron. London says Russia promises no bias against British ships and will discuss conditional contraband rules with a joint commission led by Prof. De Martens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London Chamber of Commerce
Balfour
Aussta
Herr Diedrichsen
Kiel
Thea
Preas
London
Great Britain
Russia
Foreign Office
de Martens
University of St. Petersburg
Associated Press
United States
Russians prepare cruiser fleet in Black Sea
Special London Times dispatch from Kertch reports ongoing Russian efforts to ready a cruiser fleet in the Black Sea. The transport Siya toff has been converted at Odessa into a cruiser akin to the Smolensk and Petersburg, with transformation done secretly and quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Kertch
Coller
Black Sea
Siyatoff
Odessa
Smolensk
Petersburg
Orel Reported Disabled Not Joining Baltic Squadron
St Petersburg reports from an excellent source that the Russian battleship Orel, after two prior accidents, cannot join the Baltic Squadron due to engine damage from iron filings found during trials. Admiralty denies the rumor and says trials were satisfactory and Orel will accompany the squadron. A 12 inch gun burst aboard Souveroff and fatalities rumor is also denied by the admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Souveroff
Reval
Don Ordered From Vigo After Water Stopover
Vigo authorities told the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don to depart within twenty four hours after it reached Vigo for water. The commander demanded a five day stay to repair engines, and the case was sent to Madrid for instructions. A separate Shanghai dispatch notes the disarmament of a destroyer Grosovei after a raid incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo
Spain
Madrid
Sebastian
Don
Fuerst Bismarck
Arabia Reaches Shanghai Amid Prize Fleet News
The German steamer Abla, seized by Russian Vladivostok authorities, arrives in Arabia Bay with prize court actions condemning flour and railroad car bodies. The British Calchas and Allanton are also held at Vladivostok as tensions rise in the Pacific theater. Arabian mail, crews, and a report of scarce sugar and cigars accompany the narrative from Nehei to Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehei
Abla
Vladivostok
Tacoma
Tokyo Bay
Pacific
Japan
Arabia
Shanghai
Thea
Alexieff
Gromoboi
Rosalia
Kamamura
Russian ships hunted as Britain, France, Portugal urged aid
A Russian move to prevent a Smolensk incident prompts Moscow to seek help from France and Portugal to deliver urgent orders if a cruiser calls at African ports. British cruisers reportedly overhauled at least one volunteer fleet vessel, while the Cape of Good Hope squadron and Barrosa Partridge ships pursue further communications. The London admiralty and foreign office offer cautious confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Portugal
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Cape Colony
London
Smolensk
Admiralty
South African
Cape of Good Hope
Seychelles Islands
St. George
Miiilcant
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Russian Officers Killed in Liaoyang Front Retreat
A Liaoyang dispatch confirms the Japanese advance on Sunday and reports the deaths of Gen Rouckovsky and Col von Raabe in rear guard actions. Rouckovsky, long with the Caucasus governor general staff as chief of engineers, hailed from a prominent Novgorod family. Col von Raabe was a wealthy, well known St Petersburg figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Liaoyang
Rouckovsky
von Raabe
Caucasus
Novgorod
von Raaben
Missing French Naval Attache Provokes Anxiety at Port Arthur
In St. Petersburg August reports say Lieut de Courerville, French naval attaché, has vanished after leaving Port Arthur in a liner near Lieut McCalis United States attaché. No word since then. At the French embassy request Ambassador McCormick telegraphed Lt McCully at Tientsing to seek any hint. De Courville was due to reach a Chinese port a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Lieut
de Courerville
Port Arthur
McCalis
United States
McCormick
McCully
Tiae-yang T
de Couverville
HILL S RETIREMENT AND POLITICAL NOMINATIONS
New York aug 22 david b hill plans retirement after january but remains active in campaign odell comments he is glad to see him stay Beaver county pa aug 29 democrats name mel len robb leaf for congress and assembly anti parker fusion defeated st louis convention action indorsed nashville aug 29 republican sixth district committee nominates h l maxwell to oppose democrat john wesley gaines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
New York
David B. Hmi
Beaver
Beaver County
W. J. Mellen
Monaca
Congress
M. W. Robb
Beaver Falls
James P. Leaf
Rochester
Assembly
St. Louis
Nashville
Tenn
Congressional Committee
H. L. Maxwell
John Wesley Gaines
Death by own action in jail over the Ascoli cope theft
Rocechigelant, arrested August 17 for the Cathedral of Ascoli theft, hanged himself in his cell after refusing nourishment. The ancient cope, stolen in 1902 and later loaned by J Pierpont Morgan to London s South Kensington Museum, was the target of a high profile investigation involving rector Bantarelli and other church officials. Authorities recovered 3000 dollars during a search of Rocchiggan i’s home, intensifying the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascoli
Italy
Rocechigelant
Ascotl
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
London
Morgan
South Kensington
Seum
France
Astali
Nicholas TV
Bantarelli
Lucidi
Dangelo
Ortolani
Ancarano
Cope
Rocchiggiani
Russia Likely to Decline Passports Negotiations
St. Petersburg, Aug. 12. Russia has not rejected the U S proposal for reopening talks on unrestricted recognition of American passports but is almost certain to decline. The state argues the issue is a domestic policy matter and would force sweeping changes in imperial laws affecting Jews. The Emperor’s direct intervention could offer the only prospect of Russian agreement to enter negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Hussia
United States
Paraguay Insurgents Prepare Land Incident In Buenos Aires
In Buenos Ayres on August 29, Paraguayan insurgents marshal land forces by foot and horse with limited resistance expected. Government troops at Asuncion desert as rations dwindle to three biscuits daily. The country is said to be dominated by insurgents while Argentine officials pledge strict neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Senor Viera
Joze A. Terry
Gy Betbeder
Argentina
Finnish Diet Convened Surprises Finlands People
Helsingfors Aug 4 The official announcement of the Gilet December convening impresses Finns who feared Russia would refuse. The Finnish Diet will meet this year with future sessions planned every five years, signaling possible suspension of Finland’s fusion policy under Plehve and pausing imperial policy.
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Helsingfors
Kiniana
Finland
Grand Duchy
Plehve
Commi
Prof Jenks Leaves China After Gold Standard Talks
Special London Times cablegram reports Prof. Jenks of Cornell, the U S commissioner to advise on China currency reform, departed Peking for America after a six month educational mission. He highlighted benefits of a gold standard and noted Chinese officials showed growing interest despite his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Washington Post
Peking
Jenks
Cornell University
United States
China
America
American School Burned at Erzeroum Turkey
The American School for Boys at Erzeroum has burned, likely by accident. It is the second American school there destroyed by fire, the girls’ school having burned January 10. The institution, run by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, housed about 100 students and prepared them for Euphrates College.
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Erseroum
Turkey
Constantinople
Erzeroum
Ergzeroum
Boston
American Board of C Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Barton
Euphrates College
Sasoneff Not Sentenced In Piehve Assassination Case
St Petersburg reports delay in sentencing Sasoneff, assassin of M Plehve. Trial method undecided between court martial or civil court as Russia remains technically under siege. Balmasheff, who killed M Sipiaguine, was tried by court martial. Emperor to appoint new interior minister after Don expedition.
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von Piehve
St. Petersburg
Sasoheff
Piehve
Interior
Balmasheff
M. Sipiaguine
M. Plehve
Don
German Military Bridge Erected Near Wittenberg
Berlin August 29. Three regiments of military railroad builders erected a strong wide bridge over the Elbe near Wittenberg capable of bearing heavy artillery and army transport. It cost $500,000 and was torn down today amid extraordinary precautions to keep locals away and to prevent photographs. The prefabricated sections can be quickly assembled or replaced if damaged. General von Linem, the war minister, expected it Saturday and called it admirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elbe
Wittenberg
Ven Linem
Senator Hoar Cheerful Despite Illness On Birthday
Worcester Mass Aug 29 The condition of Senator George F Hoar was unchanged today He is quite cheerful and continues taking nourishment The 78 year old senator received bouquets and messages from friends on his birthday noting sunflowers from a neighbor and flowers and notes that brought him comfort The bulletin at 1 o clock reported a comfortable day with nourishment regularly and quiet sleep or conversations with family and no gain in strength
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Hoar
Duke of Marlborough Not Named for Canada Governor General
London Aug 29 The Duke of Marlborough states he has no information on the Canada governor general appointment. He had been rumored as a candidate but was never seriously considered, according to well informed sources cited by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Canada
London
Associated Press
Toronto
Duke of Marlborough
Government Helps Strikers and Ship Subsidies Cut
Paris officials tell steamship lines that halting mail transport will reduce the government subsidy. Strikers at Marseilles and other ports press for broader action unless companies yield. Also reports Albert Vickers wounded in a grouse shooting accident in Scotland. In Russia, twelve thousand iron workers in Nizhni Novgorod province resume work after a strike. Police in Riga report two officers and an assistant chief wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Ministers
Marceilles
Minister of Commerce
France
Mnizhninovgorod
Russia
Sormovo
Nizhninovgorod
Dentists at St Louis Belgium Officials En Route
DENTISTS AT ST LOUIS BELGIAN OFFICIALS EN ROUTE Hungarian Deputies Who Will Attend Parliamentary Congress Arrive at New York Exposition Grounds Free from Crime Plans for New York City and Chicago Days Japanese Arrive. International dental congress convened in Music Hall with many delegates. Belgian officials bound for St Louis Exposition arrive in New York with Hungarian deputies en route to the congress.
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New York—Exposition Grounds
New York City
Chicago
Louis
International Dental Congress
Music Hall
Organization Committee
H. J. Burkhart
Batavia, N. Y
A. Wharland
Mark Finlay
Washington, D. C
Thomas W. Hines
New York
Exposition
St. Louis
Rolla Wells
Harrison
St. Louis Exposition
Kronland
Guillaume de Groot
Royal Academy
A. Honzean de le Hac
H. la Fountaine
Emile van der Velde
Chamber of Representatives
E. Verlant
Beaux Arts
Victor Watteyne
Industry
Henry Carton de Wiart
Chamber of Deputies
Frang Novak
Slavonia
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Hungary
St. Stefano
Robert Dan Douglas
Joseph Bedik
Vladimir Bedlik
J. A. A. Mutsaers
M. Deras
A. van Sandijk
Rotterdam
San Francisco
Kitasato and
Hogumi
Japan
Congress of Sciences
St. T Louis
Migs Carl
China
Death of George W. Cummings and other notices
A collection of obituary notes and arrivals from Aug 22 to Aug 29. George W. Cummings, vice president of the American Press Association, dies suddenly Aug 2 in Banff en route from Los Angeles to New York. Also reported are N M Whitney of Honolulu’s Pacific Commercial Advertiser death, Vice Admiral W R Rolland’s passing in London, Shaw Hoss King’s death in White Earth Minn, James M Hatheway’s death in Helena, J Walter Inman’s death in Augusta, and Charles C Ruggies’s death in Chicago. Shipping arrivals include multiple vessels at New York, Plymouth, Queenstown, Boulogne, and Cherbourg. ships Kron Prinz Wilhelm and others arrive or depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Cummings
American Prere Association
Banff
Northwest Territory
Lon
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Cummings
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State University
American Press Association
Cummmers
Woodlawn Cemetery
Honolulu
San Francisco
N. M Whitney
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Hawaii
The
Advertiser
Planters’ Monthly
Kusskoa
Helena
Mont
James 4. Hatheway
House of Representatives
Courtland
Ohio
Augusta
J. Walter Inman
Boyle
Liverpool
Kroonland
Antwerp
Slavonia
Naples
Trieste
Hume
Mionehaha
London
Bremen
Southampton
Kaiser Wilhtelm
Plymouth
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Queenstown
Salled
Campahis
Liverpost
Boulogne
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Pennsylvania
Hamare
Cherbourg
Satleé
Konig Albert
Hundred Die In Binang Fire Laguna Province Disaster
Manila reports Binang in Laguna Province wiped out by a blaze. About one hundred persons perished and five thousand were left homeless. Loss estimated at $200,000. Government providing shelter and food to the destitute. In 1896 Binang population was 7,338. Millbury Mass August 29 Taft visits his mother Alphonso Taft home. Taft confident Roose r will lead Republicans to victory. planned speaking in Portland tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Binang
Laguna Province
Luzon
Binangs
Millbury
Mass
William H. Taft
Alphonso Taft
Taft
Rooser
Republican Party
Portland
Swamp Root Ad Converts Melrose Reader to Health
A reader from 53 Cottage St Melrose writes about kidney trouble cured by Swamp-Root claiming full recovery after short use and a doctor confirming urine health. The letter promotes samples, and mentions fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes and the Kilmer Swamp-Root brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage St
Melrose
Mace
Tc. Richardso
Dr. Kilmer
Conservative Chosen to Replace Indicted Union Leader
New York Aug 2 Philip Weinseimer resigns as president of the Building Trades Alliance after two extortion indictments. William P. Nason elected successor, seen as a conservative force. Employers press for settlement of the building lockout as Wagnerites and committees fail to gain recognition from the employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Weinseimer
Building Trades Alliance
Union Organization
William P. Nason
ReHance Labor Club
Nason
Tearce
John MacAlister
Employers’ Association
Weinseimer
Allance
Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters’ Union
Policeman Stabbed in Washington Square Ambush
New York police officer John P Shea was stabbed and beaten by a gang in Washington Square while pursuing a pickpocket near a band concert. Shea is in critical condition after the arrest under the Washington Arch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P Shea
Winshbington Square
Shea
Washington Arch
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Staeszel
Fock
George E. Crane
Huren St
Farmer — Wrenn
Ninth Street Christian Church
Auust
Rav
Cremie
Chase Farmer
Aca Vo Wrenn
Goldshoro
Farmer
Wchamberslain
Mary Tee Barnette
Eugene Tyler Chamberlain
Wa m
Cincinnati Street
Loudon Park
Baltimore
Witten J
Estelle
Haner
Healey
Majestic
Bart Healey
Abbeyfeale
County Limerick
Ireland
Ancient Order of Hibertians
St. Patrick's Church
McCormic
Mary McCormick
Michael McCormick
Reagan
Ins
Monroe
D C
Ambrose
Patrick Reagan
St Teresa's Church
Spruckbank
Sirret
Abram Sprucebank
Wheeling
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Joseph Gawler
Ave
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street
John R. Wricht
Commodious Chapel
J. William Lee
Penagpivanis Ave
George P. Zarhorst
Godertexer
East Capientre
HA Ghive
Colliers
Orel
Grosovei
Askold
Oreg
Kobe
Nagasaki
Gen. Rouckovsky
Col. von Raaben
Hill
KALON
Gell
England
Waa
Prof
Sasoneff
Senator Hoar
Albert Vickers
Vickers' Sons & Maxim
Sutherlandshire
Riga
European
Molahin
Yestor
Geo. W. Cummings
W. R. Rolland
Rolland
Somers
Mexico
White Earth Minn
Shaw Hoss King
Charlen C. Ruggies
Chair Manufacturers’ Association of the
W_ Va
Lew Smith
Smith
George McConnell
Philippine City
Hal
Terr
Castoria
Bears
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eleventh St. N. W
Building Trades Council
HUB Furniture CO
Seventh and
D Sts. N. W
Uneeda Biscuit
Arra
Marion
Ark
F Williamson
Werner
Willamson
Jo M. Greer
Tas
Memphis
Williamson
Greer
Babek
Washington
J. GC. Ergood Company
Pa. Ave
St. N. W
Messrs. Kloczewski & Co
Clarence Elmo Ergood
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