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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1904
Page
3
Russian Don Cossacks and volunteers attacked Japanese positions east and west of the railroad, routing the enemy south of Lidtatoun. In a swift dawn assault led by a Chinese insider in Cossack disguise, Japanese sentries fled as bayonets and spears felled them, leaving eight artillery pieces with no Russian casualties.
Notices record multiple obituaries and funeral notices from December 1904 in Washington and surrounding areas. Entries name Tempe Bear Chaucey Black Ray Merriam Magdalena Streb Loulan Wallingsford Arthur Ward John B Webb Henry Breuninger and other local individuals with funeral details and locations including Northwest and Takoma Park residences, church services, and private interments.
An advertisement for funeral services features J William Lee as funeral director and embalmer with a modern chapel and crematorium at 332 Pennsylvania Ave NW, contact 1258, and Joseph Gawler at 1729-32 Pa Ave NW established 1850 offering general services at moderate, first-class prices.
Reports from Mukden and surrounding areas describe ongoing bombardment near Schiatun and incursions by Russian sharpshooters southwest of Toungoon. Japanese casualties are cited as at least fifteen killed with many wounded, while Russian losses include multiple dead and wounded. Cossacks pursue Japanese across villages as artillery and infantry engagements continue into Friday night.
Tokyo reports a partial armistice from 10 AM to 4 PM for removing dead and wounded at Port Arthur. The battle line remains volatile as Russians mine the harbor approach enemy ships and the Japanese press to seize the Visokaia hill, with port defenses and Wolf Hills cited in a broader strategic context.
Berlin reports show high level belief that Russia fights for all Europe, softening Germany toward Russia while souring ties with Japan. Chinese dispatches allege hundreds of Japanese agents spread anti-European propaganda to China and Asia for a new Asian empire, potentially spurring a Boxer-like uprising led by Japan to push into Asia.
The United States voices firm dissatisfaction at Venezuela’s delays in ruling on a long-pending American asphalt company case. European powers Britain France and Italy share concerns over claims commerce and citizens. The State Department pursues patience while awaiting an intimation on probable decision dates.
The bulletin lists deaths including Rev. George C. Carter chancellor of All Saints Cathedral Albany aged 64 born in Brooklyn formerly rector in Hudson New York and former Congressman James S Biery died aged 66 in Allentown Pa plus Mrs Armirew C Weeks daughter of Bishop Cyrus Foss at Alhambra Cal and Rev F Barclay D D prominent Iowa clergyman aged 56. A bazaar at St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington DC December 6 7 supports rebuilding the new church with turkey supper and crafts plus volunteers named and appeals for aid.
Indiana Republicans moved to settle the U S Senate contest with James A Hemenway of the First district favored by the party after withdrawals by Landis and New. Crumpacker denied withdrawal and pledged support as Hemenway heads toward Washington for the session and potential Speaker prospects in the future.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It cites testimonials from A R Reynolds Columbus GA and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York declares Odell promised ten days before the election not to interfere with the legislature or the selection of a successor to Depew. He spoke to reporters at the New Willard Hotel yesterday, saying there was nothing new of consequence in the Senate matter.
Biologist Metschnikoff highlights white blood cells, phagocytes, as blood scavengers that remove poisons. The text argues immunity depends on ample phagocytes and red cells, promotes Dr Pierce remedies, and claims blood quality governs heart, nerves, and disease resistance. It touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a mild laxative with gentle effectiveness.
In Manhattan shopping notes, Mr. Horgan offers the latest Paris winter fur wraps and neckpieces at unusually low prices. Horn the tailor promotes free fancy vests with overcoats or salts as winter stock is slashed to clear room.
Senator Platt announced William R. Willcox will be appointed postmaster at New York City. Willcox, a former Lowe administration park commissioner, is a Rochester and Columbia Law School graduate who practiced law since admission to the bar in 1900. The White House confirmed the nomination will go to the Senate next Tuesday.
The Republican candidate Burn wins over Democrat W. C. Newland by 615 votes with no contest before the state election board. Admission to the House Galleries will be restricted. only cardholders may enter when Congress opens. Doorkeeper F B Lyon mailed two cards per member to limit crowding and maintain order at the Capitol.
J W Smith district forecaster of the Boston Weather Bureau told the Boston Herald by telephone this afternoon that he received instructions from Washington to furnish the Herald with the daily weather map and weather reports and related information as usual.
Arrivals and sailings listed from New York Havre Cherbourg and Liverpool. Ships include St Paul New York La Touraine Graf Waldersee Mesaba Cam pania Victoria and others with routes via Plymouth Cherbourg Dover Southampton. December movement notes show arrivals at Hamburg Liverpool and Queenstown.
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