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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1904
Page
3
The King and Queen with the royal family will observe Christmas at Sandringham Palace while England enjoys a nationwide festive mood. A pea soup fog shrouds London as about a million and a half people leave the capital, yet streets remain busy with shoppers. Cabinet officers and diplomats have departed London.
Notice announces that marriages and deaths may be inserted in the Washington Post at no extra charge and will appear simultaneously in listed morning newspapers including New York Times Baltimore Herald Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Saint Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune and others.
Deaths listed from 82 to 78 years in various local families. Notices include funeral dates and locations such as Georgetown and St. Vincent de Paul Church, plus interment details and distant addresses. Names referenced include Mark T Whalen and Mary Lauxmann, with several obituaries and memorial lines.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra host a family Christmas at Handringham Palace with a tree for the royal children. Gifts will reach tenantry and charities across the United Kingdom. Lis t of dignitaries abroad and in London celebrate, with Boxing Day to follow.
New York began Christmas celebrations with hospital trees and carols for children. Salvation Army and others will feed tens of thousands, while trains ran late due to holiday congestion. Miss Caie L Waterbury hosted gifts and sleigh rides for needy children from Westchester.
Colorado Springs launches a campaign against cutting natural evergreens. Government forestry crews replant Pike's Peak southern slope with natives as local reports show 100000 trees used statewide and 5440 in Colorado Springs. Removal reduces water supply by seven to ten cubic feet annually, fueling a push for artificial trees. Police protect nearby small forests before Christmas.
In Southbury on December 24 a false beard worn by Judge Burritt M. Tuttle during a Methodist Church Christmas pageant caught fire from the tree candles. The church threatened to burn, panic mounted, and bystanders wrapped coats around the judge to save him as the blaze was controlled. Also reported were Carnegie gifts to Bradda and Homestead libraries, a Christmas mail heist at Fort Thomas, and several ocean steamer movements and arrivals with multiple European and U S ports named.
Paris reports the Russian defense before the international commission is nearly complete. Russians claim proof of Japanese torpedo boat presence and insist they were defending themselves even if attacked, or that any incident was at most an accident. The session opening was postponed over Admiral Davis’s arrival, reflecting mixed views among delegates. Ambassador Chauste’s wireless notice marked a milestone in mid ocean official communication.
London reports a fogbound Lower Thames scene with hundreds of liners lifting anchors to move to docks after three days of inaction. Many vessels gather at the river mouth and channel, causing minor collisions but no major disasters by midnight. expect shipping to resume by Christmas morning.
Madrid December 24 King Alfonso narrowly escaped injury when a wheel broke on a car he was driving causing the vehicle to overturn. An ardent motorist he often drives himself and plans for a tour through his dominions were dropped after Premier Maura threatened to resign over fears of an anarchist attack. The king has had several near misses in past motoring adventures.
Athens reports the Greek cabinet resigned following a no confidence vote in the chamber led by former Premier Delyannis. Zalmis critics faulted the ministry while noting Macedonia's issue as the turning point. The king weighs a stopgap cabinet versus dissolving parliament and entrusting Delyannis with a new government.
Paris dispatch reports the Syveton death probe expanding into rival plots with suspected assassination evidence piling up. Mme Syveton has filed suit against newspapers over responsibility for her husband's death amid expected sensational arrests. Also noted are the Norge disaster judgment and a rail collision near Paris with twelve dead and twelve injured all Frenchmen.
Japanese forces stormed and captured a Russian fortress at Port Arthur after fierce hand to hand fighting. The garrison died to the last man except twenty who escaped through a covered wall. Four field guns and three machine guns were seized. over 300 Russians were killed. The fort dominates key terrain and opens the gorge toward Kekwan Mountain.
Tangier reports Britain urges British subjects to depart Fez as France weighs seizing seven Moroccan ports to control customs and communications. Paris notes warlike mood as Delcasse contemplates force if Sultan fails redress, with Algeria ready to mobilize 60,000 troops and potential expansion to 140,000.
Helsingfors Dec 24 The Finnish Diet special committee favors reporting in favor of steps to reestablish the Finnish constitution and leaves to Emperor Nicholas the initiation of measures for constitutional administration and legal order. The minority urges presenting a new form of government and repealing the decree of April 2 1908 and coercive acts against communes and individuals. Berlin Dec 24 Countess Montignoso former Crown Princess Louise and divorced wife of King Frederick Augustus leaves Leipzig for Florence. Saxon government plans to prevent further efforts to see her children. frontier stations to be watched.
Hawkinsville Ga December 24 farmers and business leaders from nearby counties gathered at the courthouse to discuss the cotton situation. Pope Brown urged reducing next year acreage and boosting home food production while agreeing to hold all cotton until prices rise. A January 16 meeting will set further action and appoint delegates to Shreveport.
A traveling salesman from St. Louis, about thirty five, identified as A. Lewis, took poison by drinking phenol in a Pittsburgh hotel. The firm he represented and motive remain undisclosed as officials investigate the self inflicted death.
Denver reports Attorney Samuel Belford will present to the U S Supreme Court a habeas corpus petition for Michael Dowd among thirty election officials jailed by the Colorado Supreme Court for contempt over poll actions. The brief argues the court lacked election jurisdiction and that elections are a legislative function, with conferral in the constitution forbidding court interference. Three more officials were added to the jail list, including Isaac Goldman, Edward Sweeney, and Clarence P. Dixon, each facing four months imprisonment and fines.
Boston December describes the American Board of Foreign Missions annual disbursements totaling 748208 dollars, up 7735 from last year, with a 92278 excess of expenditures over receipts. It cites growth in young peoples outreach, a rise in conditional gift funds to 482283 dollars, and notes disturbances in European Turkey while political prospects improve and relations with authorities remain steady.
Milwaukee reports government investigations into the tobacco trust will target Milwaukee and Edgerton along with other Wisconsin locations. Independent operators predict findings will cover manufacture wholesale and retail activity in Milwaukee Edgerton and Edgerton as a key tobacco growing center.
Judge Wallace of Tulare County Superior Court ruled on letters of administration for Jane Davis estate valued over a million dollars. Willam Gordon French of San Francisco had his interest reassigned to his attorney and then to him, but he was deemed an assignee rather than an heir at law. The public administrator of Tulare County was initially granted letters, as he claimed the better right.
Thomas E. Watson, former People's party presidential candidate, vows a four year education campaign. He criticizes both Republicans and Democrats for autocracy and class legislation and stresses Jeffersonian principles and equal rights for all in a call to inform citizens about municipal, state, and national policy.
E H Gary chair of United States Steel Corp reports no intention to defy law over division of rates among railroads. He criticizes press claims and Interstate Commerce Commission procedures, says the Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company was not heard fully, and details the company ownership and lease of track, locomotives, and cars while noting no higher per mile rate than Norma norms.
New York court overrules demurrers in Knickerbocker Steamboat case. Judge Thomas rejects that only owners may be punished, stating a corporation is capable of a wrongful act and can be punished. Indictments allege neglect of life saving equipment and failure to perform commanded acts by company officers.
Teller County cases against Charles H. Moyer and Western Federation of Miners officers tied to Cripple Creek strike are moved to Douglas County for trial by Judge Cunningham. He says a fair trial cannot be held in Teller County. Change of venue deemed timely as motions filed before any guilty plea.
Denver reports the Western Federation of Miners executive board states prospects for a Colorado strike settlement appear brighter than in six months. It endorses President Moyer's decision to call off the Telluride district strike. Eleven Colorado locals remain on strike, with California and Montana unions also affected by actions and lockouts.
A second night in Newport Kentucky saw a dynamite blast aimed at the Newport Foundry and Machine Company plant. The explosion caused building shaking but little damage. A mob later attacked five strike breakers, with Martin Baukes beaten unconscious and a sympathizer stabbed.
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed actions begun by Attorney General Donovan against International Harvester and four Chicago packing houses to restrain business in the state, ruling lack of jurisdiction and upholding the defense.
William Crowley aged 47 killed himself by taking carbolic acid and attempted to force the poison on his wife during a domestic struggle. Mrs. Crowley suffered severe facial burns but is expected to recover though disfigured for life.
Notices report D J Gallery longtime Chicago Board of Trade member died of heart disease at sixty six in his son's office. Also Mary G Barlow of Boston died on the Puritan steamer en route to New York at seventy. William T Huckett first locomotive engineer for Kansas City born 183? died aged eighty five. John Dunfee prominent contractor in Syracuse aged fifty three after hernia operation. Col John L Givens Craddock editor in Paris Ky aged eighty, the oldest editor in Kentucky.
Greenfield Mass December 24 Ten thousand dollars awaits the town that adopts the name Cushman after the death of Mrs Anna Cushman widow of the late Lieut Gov Henry W Cushman formerly of Bernardston The fund goes to Bernardston if it takes the Cushman name If Bernardston declines any Massachusetts town with over 1000 population may receive the money If no town accepts within five years the offer opens to any town in the United States with at least 1000 residents.
One man was killed and nine others were injured when a switch engine collided with a trolley car at an East Minneapolis crossing this evening. The victim was identified as W. Gager.
A compiled marriage license notice lists numerous couples including Frederick M. Edwardes with Emma M. King, Daniel Sloane with Ida Turner, Frank Howard Ensign Jr. of New Orleans with Pansy Burton, Clinton G. Saunders with Bertha C. Ross, Clarence L. Hale with Margaret Bricker, and others. The long roster names partners across several states and counties, indicating forthcoming nuptials.
In Fall River Massachusetts on December 24 John Parkin son aged thirty one is dead tonight as the result of a fist fight. Fred Booth who police say engaged in the fight has disappeared. Both men formerly worked in cotton mills and were loaded with something before the altercation.
A major blaze in Sioux City last night gutted the business section with about 2500000 in losses and 1600000 insured. One man Kenanah Brockway perished after leaping from the Massachusetts building fourth floor. The fire remains active as several fire companies patrol the smoldering ruins. Numerous firms and residences were destroyed including Selzer Brothers Dow Clothing Higman Skinner Weil Dartduon Brown James Bothwell and others with wide insurance tallies and numerous individual losses reported.
In New York on December 4 three fires caused rescues and injuries. A Fifth Avenue brick house burned with Harry Gerschner leaping with a child to escape, while neighbor rescues saved an aged invalid Heuben Gerschner. In Williamsburg, fireworks makers Montaimo and Nograta were injured after a dynamite blast. A Hast Lakh Street fire tragedy saw a collision injuring three firemen.
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