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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1904

Page

12

Depew to Return as New York Senator After Odell Pact

Chauncey M Depew will seek re election to the U S Senate from New York for a term. Gov Odell announced at the Fifth Avenue Hotel that former Gov Frank S Black withdraws, leaving Depew the sole candidate. Odell says party harmony is restored and the caucus will back Depew. Black’s supporters appear satisfied as the conference ends.

Black Depew Odell New York der —Chauncey Mitchell Depew United States Thomas €. Blast Fifth Avenue Hotel Republican State Committee Wid Conte Frank S Black Tros Jesus Tio George R Malley St Lawrice Willam Worren Buffalo Senata N. A. Elepers New York City Assembly Sfred Nixon Caautauqua Maltby Warren Hrrhtus Eileved Nixon R Oy Higkins Republican Club Depew Emersi Tom Gov Hlack

Germans fear Ovambos in German Southwest Africa campaign

Berlin reports reveal colonial circles expect a new campaign against the Ovambos after pacification of Hereros and Witbois. Officials fear Ovambo uprisings may persist during troop withdrawals as the tribe grows larger and better armed. A traveler notes Ovambo prosperity in the territory.

Berlin Africa

Sternburg Kaiser's Guest In Berlin Court Visit Details

Berlin December 29 Baron Speck von Sternburg German Ambassador to the United States and his wife dined with the Emperor and Empress tonight. The party included Duke Ernest Guenther of Schleswig-Holstein and the Prince of Reuss. Baron von Sternburg travels to Dresden tomorrow and will return in January. He is expected to reach Washington in the first week of February.

Berlin Baron Speck von Sternburg United States Ernest Guenther of Lchleswig-Holstein Prince of Reuss Baron On Stenburg Dresden Washington Oring

Army faults cited by Field Marshal Roberts in push for training

London dispatch reports Field Marshal Roberts arguing that Britain must train all youth for military service, maintain a large reserve, and ensure pay and pensions to attract able-bodied men to the regular army. He urges rapid modernization, including more mounted troops and quick firing guns, with 180 batteries to be rearmed at $17.5 million.

London Marl Roberts Great Britain Earl Roberts Forl Roberts Eimwulgery South Africa Harl Roberts

Negro lynched after killing white man in Georgia

Herbert Simmons, a Black man, was taken from officers and lynched by angry citizens in Lynchings in Georgia. He was strung from a tree and shot after the killing of J A Park, a prominent white resident, whose skull was crushed. The coroner's verdict cited Simmons as his killer.

Herbert Simmons

May Drop Charges Denounced in In Irvine Case

Philadelphia dispatches report Huntingdon signers to the presentment against Bishop Talbot repudiating it and saying they did not know the charges. The letter signers claim they signed a brief to Bishop Tuttle, not the accusations. The case raises questions on canon law and Dr Irvine’s reinstatement amid divorce and immorality allegations.

Dr. Irvine Talbot Elliott Philadelphia Huntingdon Irvine Hves J. Frederick Jenkinson John Langdon Tuite W. G Miller Bishop Talbot A. T. Jackson Tuttle St. John's Church Shop Talbot Ingram W. Irvine James Denithorne Denithorne M. S. Jackson W. F. Hiller Emma D. Emiott Pas United States Upjohn Whitehead Pittsburg Adams Easton A. A. Jackson

Hanna's Life to Be Written

Elmer Dover, private secretary to the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna, collects material for an official Hanna biography at the Hanna family's request. He has found hundreds of letters from famous public figures, including draft labor planks from the Republican National Convention, and letters from McKinley, Sherman, and Roosevelt. The actual writing will be by another author, with publication planned after one to two years.

Cleveland Elmer Over Marcus A. Hanne Statesman Dover Hanna Philadelphia Mr. Hanna

TWO MEN DIE TOGETHER IN BOWERY ROOM

New York reports two men registered as George Weber and George Brown were found dead in a Bowery lodging house. Police say they died by their own hands, aged about thirty-two. Weber had cyanide and a note asking to be helped after death. Brown carried a coroner’s letter and a gospel fragment.

New York George Weber George Brown Bowery Weber Brown

Police Officers Reduced In Effect After Mass Tech Riot

Poston Dec 29 the board of police commissioners concludes after a three week probe of October riot at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that senior officers failed to prevent patrolmen from clubbing students. Captain George A Hall is reduced to lieutenant and Lieutenant Henry J Atkins to captain. Four sergeants lose thirty days pay. remaining sergeants become patrolmen. Fifty students and six policemen injured. damages listed.

Three Convicts Killed in Folsom Prison Break

A mass escape at Folsom State Prison ends in the death of three convicts and serious injuries to six others. Guards including Capt. Murphy and Charles Jolly defend the post as 100 shots fire during the breakout.

Folsom Cal R. J. Murphy HW. G. Hy.l Quinlan W. Morales D. Kelly E. Quevada W. P. Enley Charles Cannon Murphy Charles Jolly Taylor Jolly W. H. Harris Capt. Murphy Joly Sonvide

Convict Dynamite Attack on Train Kills One Hurts Several

A Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad prison train from mine No 3 suffered a dynamite blast by convict Will Filler aiming to release prisoners. J Dawkins was killed, Guard Pickett lost a leg and an arm, trainman George Delaney injured, others slightly hurt. Guards halted further escapes.

Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company Will Filler J. Dawkins Henry County Pickett George Delaney Amon

Negro assault shocks Virginians near Arlington Junction

Excitement swept Alexandria and Arlington County after a reported assault on Miss Elsie Peverill, 18, at 4 Point near Arlington Junction. Police and Washington officers co operate, searches scar the area, and residents fear lynching if the suspect is caught, with Dr. A A Rittenour attending the victim in nervous collapse.

Alexandria County Elsie Peverill James Peverill Arlington Junction Alexandria and Mount Vernon A.A. Rittenour

Dodge Not Confessing In Morse Divorce Case

District Attorney Jerome says Charles F. Dodge has made no confession and is physically unable to speak. Dodge is under care as a medical wreck and will not be questioned as a State witness until his condition improves and he can offer valuable information. If he becomes a usable witness he may be returned to the Tombs for trial on the perjury charge.

Guy Odett Gages Black Une Aes Chino Hay Wilbe Senata Depew Bass Depew Irvine John Fulton Church Standard Board of Inquiry Henry Anstice New York J. Frederick Jenkinson Jerome Charles F. Dodge Clemence Dodge Morse American Ice Company Dodge-Morse New York Bar Association Dodge

Right to Land the Stake for Immigrant Entry

Two Scottish immigrants Munroe and Sinclair, to be admitted to the United States, gamble in a detention room on Ellis Island with a combined $25, as part of the Holy Ghost and Us Society converts journeying from Glasgow to Shi loh Hill Maine. A fellow convert faces possible return to Glasgow if unable to pay. Also reports wrestling bout in Baltimore where Fred Beell defeats Gus Schoenlein in three straight falls. Partial note on Pinehirst Camden Florida train service by Alp Line.

Holy Ghost Society New York William Munroe Alexander Sinclair Ellis Island United States Missionaries of the “Holy Ghost Us Society Glasgow Shiloh Hill Glay

Fall Before Nog Part Of Inner Defenses Surround Port Arthur

Port Arthur’s fortifications are breached as Rihlung fort falls after dynamite mines explode. Japanese capture Rihlung Mountain and Keekwan fort, severing links between inner fort groups and threatening harbor defenses. Casualties and shifting front lines reported, with Russians losing control of the outer trench линия.

Second Pacific St. Petersburg Chingkakao Chefoo Liaotie Chingtao Tiger's Tail Rihlung Port Arthur Keekwan Galden Hill Lisotie Rihiung Golden Hill Second Pacific Squadron

Fighting in Manchuria Reports From Tokyo

Tokyo reports detail December 27 Russian shelling of the Shakhe River rail bridge near the station and shelling of Chihalangtun and Shulintzu. Russian cavalry attacked Heilintun but were repulsed by Japanese forces with three Japanese dead. No change at the front. daily bombardments continue with some casualties. Lieutenant General Sir William Nicholson, intelligence chief, left for England yesterday.

Tokyo Wencourin Army Shakhe River Talientun Chihalangtun Shulintzu Heilintun Oku Fusan William Nicholson

Depew Wins Senatorship Fight

The issue announces that Chauncey Depew wins the senatorship race.Details on the campaign and regional results are summarized, highlighting the political shift and key competitors involved in the contest.

Rescue of Drumelzier Crew After Six Hour Tug Battle

New York aboard the Drumelzier wreck after a four day exposure in a small deckhouse. Seventeen crew rescued earlier by Sandy Hook surf boat then landed at Oak Island. The Katheryn Mora towed life boats through a forty mile gale reaching the wreck and saving remaining crew. Captain Nicholson and officers abandoned ship after hours of peril. six feet of water in hold and hull sections broken. Remaining cargo may be salvaged if weather holds.

New York Drumelzier Oak Island Fire Island Lfe Sandy Hook Nicholson Wood Katheryn Mora Randy Hook Patterson Hiss Lfe-Boat Katheryn Moran Moran

Mystery in Deaths Identifies Two Women in New York

New York reports identify Mary Mangan and Cecilia Butler, both found dead with broken necks, but no clear clues to how injuries were inflicted. Police probe murder theory as autopsy scheduled, with detectives scour West Side and East Side for answers.

New York Riverside Drive John F. Mangan Mary Mangan Delaney Street Cecilia Butler

Shot on the Bowery exposes risk to witness in New York

New York December 29 standing near the Brennan murder site Patrolman Mallon’s killer jailed twenty years a home less waiter William O’Brien on dying wound after a saloon clash three men held as suspects O’Brien refused to name his assailants He had a long police record with four prior imprisonments.

New York Robert Brennan Arthur Mallon William O'Brien Mallon O'Brien Brien Brennan

Killed Mother in Law In Thomasville Tragedy

J B Barrow an Atlantic Coast Line engineer aged 38 remains in Thomasville City Hospital in precarious condition after killing his mother in law Mrs W H Parrish then attempting to shoot his wife and firing twice at himself with a Winchester rifle. Coroner's jury returns a verdict but does not decide if murder was committed or the act accidental.

Thomasville Bes W. H Parrish J. B. Barrow Barrow

Rescued in Mid ocean seven aboard sinking American schooner

Havre reports the British steamer Angie Chilean rescued Capt Nelson his wife and five crewmen from the American schooner W B Chester in mid ocean after a four day storm. The Chester burned before sinking. the U S consul will send the rescued home.

Havre Angie Pensacola Newport News Nelson W. B. Chester St. Martins New Brunswick Jonesport Barbados Charles Nelson Machias

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