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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1904

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Did Not Kill Young Tells Story of Last Ride

Miss Nan Patterson, on trial for Caesar Young's murder, testifies denying any killing or pistol possession. She recounts the cab ride, a heated confrontation, and Young's alleged threats to leave for Europe. The courtroom is packed as the first day resumes with the Earl of Suffolk observing.

Young Hazleton New York Kavy Misa Nan Patterson Nolee Miss Patterson Caesar Young Europe Mr. Young Mr. Young JT Nan Chesact Young Mr. Levy Leys Mr Young Aussistant Lustrat Rand Earl of Suffolk Vernon M. Davis Daisy Leiter Chicago Hen

Eleven Die As Wall Falls At Burned Hotel Block

Eleven people are believed dead after a heavy wall collapsed from the burning O. H. Peck building adjoining a Minneapolis hotel. The blaze occurred last week and the collapse trapped occupants, with rescue efforts ongoing.

Minneapolis Minn O. H. Peck

Train Wreck In Philadelphia Yards Injures Two

The Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a local train in Philadelphia yards at Forty fourth and Girard avenues. Two sleeping cars overturned. H Sebastian of Detroit and L M Beamer of New York City were injured. Fire and delays followed as passengers were evacuated after an hour.

Philadelphia Chicago Limited Pennsylvania New York Fourty-fourth Girard Avenue H. Sebastian Detroit Mich L. M. Beamer New York City Lmited Ffth Ing Wark Traf Cros Pranpugerh Alllta Se Bastian Haamer

Probing land frauds rumor reach grand jury

Portland dispatch reports the U S grand jury convened to probe timber land frauds in the Roseburg district near Bohemia. Rumors accuse prominent legal and political figures. some convicted in related cases may receive leniency in exchange for cooperation. A protest over Secretary Hitchcock’s conduct is urged by Western senators toward resignation.

Hitchcock Portland Oreg Elvery Land Office Oregon United States Grand Jury Roseburg Bohemia A. W. Barber Range 7 Horace G. McKinley S. A. D. Puter Emma L. Watson D. W. Tarpley R. Green John H. Hall Heney Papa Denver Colo Colorado Land Office Benator Mitchell Hermann Frealy Secratary Etchoork Hatchcock

Prosecution clash over Lawson case delays arraignment

District Attorney Jerome reports surprise at a rival lawyer representing larger interests in the Lawson prosecution. Beattie’s client did not appear, and Jerome refuses to name the other lawyer or interests while pledging to aid the plaintiff’s case. A magistrate will be sought with assistance from Jerome’s office. Parlor Car to Pinehurst on Seaboard train begins December 5. Office 1421 Paaye.

Flo Caesar Saratoga Wack Thomas W. Lawson Jerome Charles M. Beattie Beattie Mr. Jerome New York Henry Ren Patien Grand Jury Pinehurst Seaboard Paaye

Czar's Fort Falls In Logical Worded Assault

Japanese force mined the north fort of Hast Kekwan Mountain near Mast Kekwan, blew interior walls, and captured the fort after a brutal hand to hand fight with grenades and bayonets. Sixty Japanese died in a premature rush buried under debris. Russian casualties said not heavy. French and British dispatches describe the siege and the new town approach near Liaoti Mountain and Port Arthur.

New Town Liaoti Mountain Tokyo Mast Kekwan Mountain Noga Liaodi Mountain Port Arthur Sungshu Mountain London Kekwan Chefoo Dalny Mizzeneoff Missencotf Wa-Mater

Fighting in Manchuria and a Russian occupation report

Dispatches from Tokyo and Mukden describe Manchurian fighting between December 17 and 19 with Japanese outposts attacked and heavy cannon fire on the Shakhe Railway bridge, plus a Russian force occupying Dapinda after a sharp engagement. Reports mention a new sickness outbreak among Japanese soldiers amid extreme cold and Russian scouts reaching near Japanese positions.

Tokyo Saya Santaokuntsun Sinhuntun Tunghalsengkou Sufangtal Shakhe Mukden Dapinda Belinske Huanshan

Japan's New Heroes Admiral Togo Reports Bold Port Arthur Attacks

Tokyo December 19 reports detail Admiral Togo's forces and torpedo boat actions against Russian ships in Port Arthur harbor. Commander Yezoe and Lieut Nakahara hailed for rescuing crew and fighting, Sevastopol damaged, six torpedo boats reported intact, and plans for continued operations as Togo returns to Japan.

Tokyo Japan Bevastopol Port Arthur Yezoe Lieut Nakahara Hirose Togo Port Arthury Vezoe Sevastopol Yesoe Tieut Makahori Makahara Nakwhori Peresylet Paltava Retvizan Pabieda Pallado Bayan Flotilas Unchida Is Dock Mitamura Nakamura Nakahori Nakaha~ Ra Naka~ Hara Kawaxe Takahashi Shonos Watanaba Mori Sekt Otvashni Notilla Seki Jinguji Fatilia Clone

Breeders of Monopoly Spar Over Public Policy

At the Fitchburg banquet Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell said great railroad combinations breed monopoly and Roosevelt backed public regulation to ensure just rates for shippers. He urged reforms to curb unchecked power, noting the unrest from gigantic trusts and higher costs for necessities. Divers Fail to Find Bodies in Sunken Glen Island.

Fitchburg Mass Veco Pitchburg Merchants’ Association Jacob G. Schurman Cornell University Roosevelt Schurman

Feared men lost as schooners wrecked in December gale

News from Woods Hole and Nantucket report multiple New England schooners sunk or driven ashore by the December 11 storm. Sixty seamen feared dead or missing. vessels include the Richard S. Leaming and George B. Ferguson. Constellation weathered the storm safely aboard.

Leaming Hatfield Muskegete Wessel Philadelphia Windsor N.S H. A. Doughty Cook Nelson BE Elmer Hatfield N. S Mills Mr. Doughty Mr. Leaming George BE. Ferguson New Hedford Maia Vineyard Haven Theaene

Double murder at McWilliams Wilcox County Alabama

In Wilcox County McWilliams, James Andrews and his wife were found dead. Mrs Andrews had her throat cut ear to ear and James Andrews lay dead on the floor with several pistol wounds. The case follows a bitter family quarrel linked to a farm transfer between two former wives.

Selma Ala McWilliams Wilcox County James Andrews Andrews

Index 10 Today’s Issue Headlines and Contents

The issue outlines stories across pages including cab tragedy details Nan Patterson, Tokyo heroes, lost Chadwick jewels, Platt in Depew fight, jury selection for Watson, North Sea blunder, Moscow disorder, Smoot case testimony, and various society and business notes. Also racing, Supreme Court decisions, snow removal funds, and legal records.

Nan Patterson Tokyo Chadwick Platt Depew Capitol Watson North Sea Moscow Smoot Virginia Maryland Supreme Court Interstate Commission

No trace of jewels woman may testify today

In Cleveland four witnesses testified in the Mrs Casale L Chadwick bankruptcy case as doctors weigh her ability to appear. Her son Emil and maid Freda Swansturm described trips to New York and Boston and the missing trunk and valise. The receiver seeks the hidden property while her attorney fights the move noting her illness and possible court examination tomorrow.

Cleveland Ohio Casale L Chadwick Nattran Loeser Chadwick Remington Sveral Zas Swanstorm Mrs. Chadwick New York Boston Mrshadwick Grossman Holland House Holand House Ticover Freda Hoover Baid Hoover Ewald Benjamin G. Marzimer Cleveland Tur Dawley Wall Bettter Pittsburg, Pa John B.cunningham National Bank Examiner Western Pennsylvania Chadwick Papar

Platt Seeks Republican Pact On New York Senate Fight

Senator Thomas C. Platt calls a conference of New York Republicans at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to size up support for Senator Depew. He says Gov Odell backs Black or remains neutral, and he has not invited Odell to attend. Ex Gov Black arrives and declares he is not ready to commit.

New York Qdell Thomas C. Pratt Avenua Hotel Menaucen Luadera Jegislatora Plathanya Gov. Odell Black Gov Odelt Platt Wall Street Depew United States Odell Higgins Troy Thas Senate Washington Brank Associated Press Plate Senator Depew Express Root Celal Wim Republican Party Pratt Newburg. N Platts

Father Seeks Children in District Habeas Case

Speciata The Washington Post reports in Jer ver City today that Judge Garrison heard arguments on Frederick W. Collins of Hoboken seeking return of his two children Exle Ward ten and Charley eight. The Washingtons, grandparents John and Margaret Washburn, said the boys live with them in Washington DC and produced them in court. They claim custody since the mother Maryr Washburn Colling died in January 108 and say Collins agreed the children should stay with the grandparents. The vice chancellor will hear evidence in January and the grandparents retain custody in the interim.

Speciata Washington Post New York Chancery Jerver City Frederick W. Collins Hoboken Exle Ward Charley John Margaret Washburn Washington, D. C Maryr Washburn Colling

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