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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1904

Page

3

Delayed Fight Over Delaware Senate Pro Tem Election

Delaware Senate halts its vote for president pro tem after ruling extraordinary sessions lack power to elect the officer. The impasse prompts expunging records, possible temporary leadership, and a plan to resume at 10 am the next day with Attorney General guidance.

Washington Post Dover Del State Senate Caleb FR. Layton Senate Cannon Seaders Smith Thomas C. Moore United States Allen and Lull Hun Chancelor R. Nicholson James Penreciil Wiliam H. Boyes Wren House Ward

Notice of Unified Marriage and Death Notices Printing

The Washington Post announces that marriage and death notices may be inserted at no extra charge for both insertion and telegraphing in several morning papers including New York Times Brabant Herald Boston Globe and more. The notice lists multiple papers across major cities.

Washington Post NEW York Times Braldivore Herald Boston Globe Blpfaln Courifr Cincinnati Enquirer Chicano Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST Louis Republic Synalse Post-Standard F Pall Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Land Plain Dealer

Death notices and funeral announcements from Washington area

Obituaries and death notices dated December 28 to 31 for Alexandria and Washington DC area figures. Listings include Brenner, Crilly, Flavin, Nalle, Perry, Seamark, Telly, Woodruff with relatives, residences, and funeral times and locations across local churches, hospitals, and Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Brenner Mis Jala A John E. Brenner Alexandria Julia XO Hammer Twelfth Street Id Ours Hk Frederik Afi Sanigda Mount Olivet Cemeter Nalle Wreilenday Thomas Pendleton Nalle Edmund Palle Nineteenth Street Perry Thasday Quincy Street Morthrast Thomas R Grace Perry Celeatter North Carolina Seamark John B. Seamark Elerset Seamark Nis Bite Science Misttea Harrisburg Lancaster Dease

Funeral Directors Advertise Embalming and Cremation Services

J William Lee and Joseph Gawler promote funeral services at 382 Pennsylvania Ave NW and 1720 32nd St, offering embalming, director and crematorium services. Advert promises modern facilities, moderate prices, and first class service with telephone contact.

J. William Lee Reiue Myttons Pennsylvania Ave Joseph Gawler Yeetor R.F. Harvey MERAL North

Depew Senate Controversy Ends In Depew Victory

Albany December details reveal a three day series of consultations yielding Senator Depew’s re election over Franks Black. Elated leaders Platt Odell Higgins and Roosevelt appointees weighed options and contributed to a party unity that culminated in a final caucus settlement in Depew’s favor.

Gov. Higgins Roosevelt Odell Newburg Platt Black Depew Senator Platt Brackett Saratoga E. R. Brown Jefferson Elsberg New York Republican Party Elihu Root Gov. Odell Albany Higgins Frank S. Black United Senate Hermonicus

Pittsburg Woman and Clergymen Die Suddenly in Ohio and England

Mrs J W Patterson wife of Wabash Rail road official in Pittsburg died suddenly at home from heart trouble after sending husband to New York. Rev EG Tressel Lubberan pastor of Grace Church Columbus Ohio died of paralysis at 68. Rev Richard Lovett secretary Religious Tract Society and noted writer died suddenly of heart disease born 1851.

Pittsburg J. W. Patterson Wabash Railroad Patterson New York Columbus Ohio EG Tressel Lubheran Grace Claurch Tendon Richard Lovett Religious Tract Society

Patterson Cheerful Than Since Return to Tombs After Trial

Nan Patterson was in better spirits after returning to the Tombs as her lawyers Abraham Levy and Daniel O Reilly visited. They had worried about her father s claim she might be going insane. Levy said a speedy retrial or bail would likely come, while the District Attorney s office offered no new information on reduced bail prospects.

New York Nan Patterson Abraham Levy Daniel O'Reilly Jerome Ner

Fiendish cruelty charged in horse fire case

Chicago authorities say Stephen Garrick connected to dousing seven horses with kerosene oil and setting fire to them and the barn. Fire department investigators, led by Attorney Johnson, have found evidence. Garrick is under arrest. The horses belonged to widow Mrs. Mary Dooley, who once housed Garrick before ejecting him.

Chicago Stephen Garrick Fire Department Johnson Garrick Mary Dooley

Wolcott Men Object Republican Caucus Monday

Denver scene as Republicans debate plans to exclude Adams from Colorado governorship. District Judge Carpenter appears before the Supreme Court over mandamus writs, then is discharged as the court clarifies jurisdiction. Chief Justice Gabbert notes no ruling yet on Adams ballot-box petition.

Adams Colorado Carpenter Supreme Court Denver Colo William G. Evans James Peabody House Gov. Peabody United States Edward C. Wolcott Walcott John A. Rush Everett Bell Bell District Court Gabbert Alva Adams

Foes of Liquor in Politics Enter Governor Campaign

Ohio Anti Saloon League plans a statewide push for the Republican gubernatorial nominee. W B Wheeler says conventions will be held in every county before the state convention. County groups will spearhead a house to house temperance drive with at least six speakers.

Ohio Anti-Saloon League Columbus Ohio W. B. Wheeler Antisaloon League League

Licensed to Marry List of Pairs Across States

A compiled notice lists numerous marriage intentions or licenses featuring partners from Virginia Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania New York and other localities. Named individuals include Richard A Daily Tessla P Johnson Claude L Mitchell Etta Marshall Hugh King Mary Holmes and many others with paired brackets of residences.

Richard A. Daily Tessla P. Johnson Claude L. Mitchell Etta Marshall Hugh King Mary Holmes Charles Waller Moreland Falls Church Katie M. Paxson John Thomas Richmond Emma L. Coon Hugh Smith Carrie B. Alexander Cul-peper County Eugene Smackum Virginia Watson Joseph Johnson Mary Harvey Leonard White Wilanna Brown Jerry Parks Bessie Nash Nelson McGinnity Mary

Health Office Record of Residents and Ages

A scanned Health Office roster lists numerous individuals with addresses and ages, including Alice V Alea 49, Laura Bates several years, Mary Brockwell 6 months, William Shery 54, Frank Cowen 66, James Custin 30, Nellie Dailey 34, John Duncan 30, Roberts Entwisle 57, Simone Fine 6, Patrick Foley 74, Thomas Freeman 9% years, Minette Green 22, Rosa Houser 37, Carl Jahp 1, Annie Lee 0, infant of Jeremish and Mary Marlow French 1 day, Ruth Mathews 4 months, Samuel Moten 26, Thomas McDonough 8% years, Ditton Palmer 4, Joseph Parish 76, Hattie Rogers 50, Ida Spriedt 53, Maggie Stewart 22, Margret Thurston 90, Augustus Walker 10 months, Elizabeth Weyskey 11 days, Abraham White 44.

Alice V. Alea Laura Bates Wash Mary R. Brockwell Wiliam L. Shery Frank Cowen James Custin Val Nellie W. Dailey John BE Carl J. Jahp Nt, Nw Annie Lee Brown's Et Jeremish Mary Marlow Nen’s Hospital Ruth Mathews St. Sw Samuel Moten Freshmen's Hospital Thomas McDonough Hosp Ditton C. Palmer W St. Nw Joseph W. Parish Hattie 8

Insurance on Czar’s Life Amid Rumors of Policies

London Times reports The St James Gazette published unconfirmed rumors that thousands of pounds have been paid to London underwriters for life policies on the Czar. Rates reportedly rose from five to fifteen guineas per cent per week, with insurers cautious.

London Times The Washington Post London St. James Gazette

Hungary Premier Faces Opposition Over Parliament Dissolution

Vienna dispatch reports Count Tisza, Hungary’s premier, arrived for a crisis briefing with Emperor-King amid plans to dissolve Parliament. Liberal leaders accuse the government of illegality while violent scenes are anticipated during the January elections and open voting.

Vienna Count Tisza Budapest Austria Munegary Hungary Degert Liberal Party Andrassy Daniel Delver Hofburg

Dr Pierce Urges Battle Against Disease Bacteria

Edison warns that mosquitoes and flies spread disease while Dr Pierce of Buffalo promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to strengthen blood and liver. The ad claims the remedy can defend against germs found in streets and workplaces and promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.

Homas A. Edison Pierce Buffalo Dr. Pierce Ita

Serious Europe balance of power threatened by Russia turmoil

A London Times cable to The Washington Post warns that Czarist decrees provoke reform agitation and serious internal troubles in Russia. The piece links Russia's home upheaval to shifts in European power, noting strains among powers and the risk of wider, unintended consequences across the continent.

Russia London Times Weehington Post Paris Europe Far East

Kuropatkin Sanguine Says Chief in Fine Health

Moscow dispatch quotes General Kuropatkin as saying he is in good health and confident of ultimate victory. He urges sending capable soldiers, notes good spirits, shelter, clothing, and a low sickness rate due to better air, while acknowledging some deficiencies in the army. Danchenko calls him the hardest worked man in the force.

Moscow M. Danchenko Kuropatkin Danchenko Plevna Barrack

Red Cross Reorganization Under Fire in Field Office

St. Petersburg reports the resignation of M. Alexendrovsky as head of the Red Cross in the field amid criticism. Prince Vassilitchkoff to replace him as reorganizing work begins early next year. Alexendrovsky is urged to choose between a hospital service post or becoming Vassilitchkoff’s chief lieutenant. The service has spent about $6.5 million and runs over 2,000 beds with $750,000 from the Empress fund.

St. Petersburg S. A Red Cross

Japanese Hire Chinese and New Manchurian Plans

Mukden reports irrefutable evidence that Japan hires Chinese bandits and enlists Chinese under Japanese officers to operate on the Russian flanks. St. Petersburg notes failed Manchurian occupation negotiations, as Japan could not guarantee the future. Advices from Peking say Japanese influence is predominant and a Tokyo minister’s visit hints at possible foreign complications for China.

Mukden St. Petersburg Japan China Manchuria Peking Tokyo

Russia Grants Rehearing In Arabia Flour Claim

The Admiralty Court will rehear American claims over the Arabia seized by Russian forces, if time prevented a timely appeal from Vladivostok. A rehearing could free the flour cargo and may allow Washington to press diplomatic protests if Vladivostok is upheld on machinery.

St. Petersburg Admiralty Court Vladivostok Washington

Skrydloff to be relieved in Pacific command change

Vice-Admiral Skrydloff, commander of the Vladivostok squadron, will return to St. Petersburg in January. Reports from the admiralty indicate Admiral Rojestvensky will succeed him as supreme commander of the Russian Pacific fleet, with Skrydloff joining the admiralty council. A second mobilization disturbance in Vilkomir saw raids on vodka shops quelled without bloodshed as leaders were arrested. In Philadelphia 78 steerage passengers aboard the Merion, including many Russians, arrived today.

Rojestvensky St. Petersburg Skrydloff Admiralty Admiralty Council Vilkomir Russia Philadelphia Merion

Replacement of Kaznakoff on North Sea Commission Described

St Petersburg report notes Admiral Kaznakoff returns to Russia due to ill health and Vice Admiral Doubassoff will represent Russia on the Paris based international North Sea commission. Doubassoff heads to Paris next week while Kaznakoff’s son accompanies him. The change sparks speculation about Russia’s naval strategy and seniority within the Pacific squadrons amid broader international adjustments.

Donbassoff Russia North Sea Court St. Petersburg Kaznakoff Jn Doubassoff International Commission Paris North Sea Kaznakoff Leutenant Far East Skrydlof and Rojestvensky Great Britain

Russia arranges 412 per cent loan for 115 million

St. Petersburg reports definitive arrangements for a 412 percent loan totaling 115.9 million dollars. A Berlin led group including Mendelssohn, Bleichroder, Disconto, Handels Gesellschaft, Lippmann, Rosenthal, and several Amsterdam and St. Petersburg banks participate. London cites plans to issue around January 12 in Berlin for 500 million marks at 98 price with ample cash.

St. Petersburg Dec Mendelssohns Berlin Bleichroders Disconto Gesellschaft Handels Gesellschaft Lippmans and Rosenthals Amsterdam International Bank of Commerce of Discount Bank Russian Bank The Foreign Trade Bank Moscow London Times Washington Post London the Times

Denied by Edwin Cramp on Warship Sale Plot

The Philadelphia firm Edwin S Cramp denies Russia had plans to sell the Waring to Japan. The Russian dispatch claims American shipyards aided by Cramp built ships for abroad. Cramp says no inquiry or agreement exists and calls the report fabrication.

Japan Bt. Petersburg Rusa Marine Administration Varing Plana Messer Petropavlovsk Pallada Sevastopol Rosestvensky Baltic Verksovsky Grand Duke Alexis Philadelphia St. Petersburg Edwin Cramp Russia

Kuroki Letter Confirms Him Alive Amid War News

Berlin reports a cordial Dortmund circle sent Gen. Kuroki greetings. A reply from Kuroki dated Nov. 6, 1804 in Manchuria expresses pleasure at shared victories and asserts he remains alive, countering prior death rumors from October battles. Russian torpedo boat Rastorapny crew identified aboard Nigrella. Japanese cruisers spotted near Batavia. Ocean liner movements list ships sailing to and from Europe.

Berlin Bec Dortmund Kuroki Manchuria Chance Kurokl

Lost His Position and Age Bias in Business World

A dated notice discusses how employers favor younger workers and dismiss older staff, citing a discharge for being too old and gray headed. It promotes Walsutta Hair Stain to restore color, claiming safety and non streaking, with trial and large sizes advertised by Progressive Drug Store in Louis, Missouri.

Facitct Con Facitct Con le Louis Progressive

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