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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
3
The piece argues that Grover Cleveland's bid for a fourth presidential nomination gains momentum as Democrats shift to back him over Roosevelt. It cites New Jersey roots, previous wins, and cross-state appeal in New York, Wisconsin, and nearby states, plus a potent campaign fund advantage.
Advertises that marriage and death notices filed in The Washington Post appear simultaneously at no extra charge in many newspapers including New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse P Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Marriage licenses issued for Joseph T Rothwell and Minnie L Woodson both of Charlottesville Virginia George White and Martha Harris of Sus County Virginia Gwin J Mohr of Roanoke Virginia Kathe leer M Wade Bates On Friday July 1 1904 at 7 pm at his residence 1627 S Street North West George Bates husband of Tillie Banks Yates age eighty four Notice of funeral to follow Elmer Ley 1836 Franklin Avenue St Louis Missouri was accidentally killed by a corn cutting machine at the Granite City Glucose Works on Monday June 27 18h
Health office list shows infant and adult deaths with scattered ages and addresses. Entries include Frederick and Washington area streets, hospitals, and private homes with ages from hours to 96 years, many with unclear spellings and fragmented names.
Delegates in St Louis weigh a party platform with factions seeking a unifying pronouncement. Differences surface on referencing 1896 and 1900 declarations, with Gorman and Williams expected to shape wording. John Brisken Walker presses a financial plank for currency meeting business needs.
Former Senator James E. Jones arrives in St. Louis and checks into the Jefferson Hotel. He says no concrete plans for convention organization will be made until the national committee meets next Monday. He favors John Sharpe Williams as temporary chairman with a northern delegate likely for permanent chair. Burkworth and Collins are mentioned for that role. The double arrangements committee meets tomorrow but will not issue officer recommendations. The national committee will also decide contests from various delegations.
District of Columbia delegates to the national convention consider supporting Senator Cockrell of Missouri on the first ballots for president. The group are described as ardent German men and would back the Marylander if his name is placed before them.
Delegates from the government seat may cast limited complimentary votes until the convention clears. They back Senator Cockrell as a venerable choice and plan to bolster Missouri’s support. Col James L Norris and other district delegates set Planter's Hotel headquarters with a room for the Democratic Congressional committee where Norris serves as treasurer. Chairman Cowherd left for St Louis for convention week work.
Special to The Washington Post report from St Louis July 1 says Parker is favored to win a majority on the first ballot for the Democratic nomination. Cleveland’s prospects are viewed as unlikely. observers like McGraw and Campau debate party unity and the role of extremes. John Sharp Williams calls for a two thirds vote and specifies the stage of support Parker may reach.
Special to The Washington Post reports Illinois plans to defy Hearst after initial ballots and back Grover Cleveland through Tammany influence. John P. Hopkins Roger Sullivan and James Eckels push a strategy to capitalize on a Springfield platform joker allowing delegates to override instructions. The plan hinges on seating Hopkins delegates and altering the state’s alignment on the Cleveland Parker choice.
Joseph R. Ryan Democratic national committeeman from Nevada and head of the Nevada delegation to the Democratic National Convention died in the Jefferson Hotel St Louis of pneumonia. He and his wife had traveled from Virginia City Nev to attend the fair before the convention. His condition worsened overnight and he did not recover as doctors diagnosed pneumonia. Mrs Ryan and Mrs Sharon, wife of a Nevada delegate, were with him.
At St Joseph Missouri on July 1 Joseph W Folk St Louis circuit attorney and prosecutor drew loud cheers from the Young People's Christian Union. Rev H H Marlin Pittsburg praised Folk as a man of courage and moral power urging Missouri to honor him as a public rescuer from corruption. The speech was met with continuous applause.
Harrisburg, July 1. The Rev. Dr. Silas C. Swallow of this city was unanimously nominated for president by the Prohibition National Convention in Indianapolis. He will not decide until official notification and consultation with friends. He noted telegrams urging acceptance and a campaign, recalling his 1900 governor bid. he regrets Gen. Nelson A. Miles could not accept the nomination.
In Shelbyville Kentucky July 1 Democrats of the Eighth district have taken 145 ballots without result for Congressman. Candidates named are Harvey Helm G G Gilbert and D L Moore. Assistant Secretary Loomis has returned to Washington from Mariette Ohio where his uncle is ill and there is no word from Europe on missing brother Frederick Kent Loomis.
The Minnesota Republican State convention nominated Robert C. Dunn for governor with acclamation, and endorsed Ray W. Jones for lieutenant governor, P. B. Hanson for secretary of state, J. C. Block for treasurer, and E. T. Young for attorney general. Moses H. Clapp was endorsed for re-election as U S Senator. The platform favored regulation of trusts, protection and reciprocity, veterans’ benefits, isthmian canal construction, Chinese exclusion, and broader rural free delivery. The session adjourned after a brief, spirited day with enthusiastic support for Roosevelt and Van Sant's stands on railways and the merger.
New York July L arrived La Lorraine from Havre and cleared Kentgin Luise for Genoa Naples Lucania for Liverpool Furnessia for Glasgow Hokta for Christiania Copenhagen Faderland for Antwerp Germanic for Southampton Cherbourg Scilly July 1 Passed Whuecher from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg Hamburg Queenstown July 1 Sailed Crmiia from Liverpool to Boston Hamburg July 1 Arrived Phoentela from New York via Plymouth Cherbourg Copenhagen July 1 Sailed Oscar IL for New York
London July 1 Americans attending the Salvation Army Congress received a hearty welcome. Col French of San Francisco said they were treated as third cousins, with hospitality on every side. The New York staff band played on the Thames embankment in cowboy dress, Stars and Stripes flying. The delegation marched from International Hall to Exeter Hall amid cheering crowds. Gen Booth spoke of plans to secure land for industrial centers and mentioned an island offer of about 300 square miles, not revealing its location.
United States dispatch boat Mayflower lightly collided with British armored cruiser Bacchante while entering Gibraltar harbor. Bacchante sustained no damage, but Mayflower was slightly damaged after an ensuing astern maneuver then hit the Mole. Navy reports arrival of Mayflower but omits mention of the earlier collision.
Paris July 2 A Paris dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company said former premier Waldeck Rousseau attempted death by his own hand but that claim cannot be confirmed. Friends of the family call it a complete fabrication. Gaston Calmette editor of Le Figaro spent yesterday afternoon with the statesman and found him in good health and spirits in his garden.
In Gyantse Tibet on July 1 the general mood favors a peaceful settlement between Britain and Tibetan authorities without further fighting. Tongsa Polop, a Bhuten chief with a Dalai Lama letter, arrived with a large retinue and conferred with Col. Younghusband. The Dalai Lama requested Polop to aid in brokering an accord and named his envoys, who are believed to have reached Jang.
Nantes July 1 Premonstrant and Capuccine establishments were closed after violent resistance. Monks barricaded doors and windows as infantry and dragoons assisted police. Firefighters forced the barricades with water and removed occupants by ladders. France Thanks America for Perdicaris affair. Delise presents note to council of ministers. Athens dispatch says Greek minister of justice killed in a duel.
The twelfth census bulletin reports 9.204 million negroes under American jurisdiction, with 159.2 million total population including Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It notes an 18 percent gain since 1810, a 30 percent death rate versus 17 for whites, and a high share with some white blood. The center of the population is in De Kalb County Alabama, with most negroes in the South and Georgia Mississippi and Alabama holding the largest shares.
One indictment against Senator George E. Green was heard in a habeas corpus hearing before United States District Judge Ray in Norwich. It concerns bribery of George W. Beavers for time recorders. The government argues removal to Washington is justified by indictments. Green’s lawyer contends probable cause is required. Additional indictments await tomorrow. The piece ends with a local ad urging Fourth of July shoe purchases at Dave Wolf's.
Daniel Decatur Emmett creator of the song Dixie is laid to rest at Mound View Cemetery in Mount Vernon Ohio. A city band played his tune as the coffin was lowered while prayers and remarks highlighted his life and work.
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