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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
2
Esopus July 1 Judge Alton B Parker shows interest in a new Esopus rail station. Division Sup’t Christie announces a two week construction plan influenced by Parker’s potential nomination. Parker sits for a portrait and photographer, avoiding politics. Passersby note a Kingston visit with Rockefeller Jr. rumors lingering.
The National Negro Liberty party in St Louis on July 7 nominated Willam T Scott of Nant St Louis for president and W C Payne of Warrington Va for vice president after reconsidering its action on Roosevelt. Mitchell of Memphis to manage the campaign as chairman. The platform calls for universal suffrage, two additional negro regiments, non interference in past affairs until citizens are protected at home, and government ownership of public carriers.
The message to William J. Bayan from St Louis invokes biblical verses and references a Prohibition presidential candidate. It notes Senator Fairbanks returning to Indianapolis from Michigan and planning to speak at Oyster Bay on July 14 with Philippine commissioners visiting.
A fire at the Belgoo American oil property southeast of Yellowstone burned surplus oil escaping from wells. A dense smoke column rose as flames shot high, threatening two larger lakes nearby and risking the loss of at least 60,000 barrels of oil plus equipment. Authorities feared total devastation if wind shifts cause further spread.
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad announced a major merger acquiring a controlling interest in the Pere Marquette and the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville railroads. The combined system will be operated by the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad following a directors meeting in Cincinnati.
Reinspection of passenger boats in New York Harbor began today following an order by former Secretary George B. Cortelyou after the Slocum Heaster incident. The local inspectors led by Gen. Dumont and Thapedor Barrett continued the inquiry today into harbor vessel safety.
Special to The Washington Post from St Louis July 7 describes the convention's unrecorded roll call adoption of the credentials committee report seating the Norris delegation from the District of Columbia. The debate featured Herman Schulties denouncing Norris corruption and Col Hay's maneuvering amid confusion as delegates pressed to finalize seating.
Detroit witnesses the opening of the fourteenth annual convention at Light Guard Armory. The board of managers recommends biennial international gatherings and the next meeting be in July 1906. President John H. Chapman presides. welcomes from Maybury mayor and religious leaders precede addresses. Noonday services occur at factories and study-class banners honor Rome Georgia and Grand Island Nebraska.
Paris July 7 War Minister Andre faced two defeats in the Chamber of Deputies over a pill reducing army reserve service, fueling rumors he may retire from the French cabinet. London July 7 Conservatives win Chertsey by election, Lord Bingham 6425 votes to 4876 for Liberal Sadler amid Chinese labor debate. Alien Immigration Bill abandoned as Liberal opposition blocks passage in committee near session end.
The Democratic platform campaign unfolds with fierce debate over gold reserve policy, civil service reform, and anti trust measures. Senators Dubois and Daniel clash on monetary policy while polygamy and territorial questions draw steady interest as full committee meetings press toward a final platform.
A violent storm yesterday afternoon near Benning caused a wagon driven by Matthew Cook to be struck by lightning. Two homes were instantly killed along with several horses as the bolt ignited wires in the Lemon Building where Col Bramwell oversaw public buildings. Cook escaped thanks to a split-second move to shelter under a shed.
Gen Thomas Baltimore Howard died aged 82 in Washington near his daughter Mrs Rankin Mason. He will be buried in Houston with Masonic honors. Survived by daughter Mrs Cora Crone and son Oscar Howard. Funeral Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Houston with Masonic ritual. interment beside his wife.
Panama Canal Commission flatly states there is no misinterpretation of the canal treaty regarding La Boca and clearance papers. The commission notes La Boca lies about a mile inland within the canal zone and affirms all goods entering the canal zone must pass through the respective district customs, with cooperation agreements planned to curb fraud and smuggling.
Santos-Dumont, the aeronaut, sailed for Havre today on the steamer La Torraine with the airship’s damaged covering from St. Louis. He plans to have the cavaliereing repaired and then return for the aerial contest at Bt. dows in October.
Four men involved in the assault on Mrs Charlee Biddle near Burlington N J are under arrest. Aaron Timbers leader and Jonas Sims in Lancaster County jail, William Austin in Moyamensing Prison, Thomas Jones in Burlington County Jail Mount Holly. Authorities plan swift transfers to New Jersey to prevent vigilante action. Timbers and Sims confess while Austin stands with fear and denial.
Robert B Taylor a longtime bank employee is under arrest in St Louis on charges of passing forged Central National Bank of New York notes. Secret Service operatives seized about $2,550 on his person. authorities say roughly $6,600 in forged notes disappeared from the bank. Records claim notes came from Washington Treasury via United States Express, with Taylor allegedly delivering them to another clerk who stored them in a cage. Forgeries were uncovered when the president’s name signed on a note did not match the bank’s president.
In dense fog off Coney Island Seal Gate New York July 7 the Grand Republic sister ship of the General Slocum scraped the Dreamland paddlewheel tearing it off and causing both boats to careen. Passengers, many women and children, rushed for life preservers as panic followed. The Grand Republic sustained no injuries.
Old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a yearly remedy for the "change of life" aiding nerves appetite and sleep. It claims to cure various female disorders with a long track record and invites trial despite warnings it cannot cure all cases.
Frank Holtman, jailed for Clarence Myers death in Kansas City, admits planning and detailing the murder with Mrs Myers. He says Mrs Myers loved him and they plotted for weeks, describing the night of May 10 and the subsequent flight to St Joseph and Omaha before reaching Walla Walla. Aggie Myers denies the confession, claiming three robbers killed Myers.
Five miners deported by the military from Victor district have returned. Civil authorities arrested them for defying orders. Deputies escorting them were halted by masked gunmen near the Santa Rita mine. The group seized the prisoners and their weapons and sent them back to town. A large masked party later appeared. search efforts continued at daylight.
A detachment of fifteen Philippine scouts under Lieut Brady seized the Bellevue gate at the World’s Fair in St Louis. They deposed the gatekeeper and admitted wagons carrying 4,000 pounds of ice for the Philippine government concession, escorting them to the village amid ice concession disputes. President Francia ordered gatemen to permit entry after the news reached him.
George W. Beavers former superintendent of the salaries and allowances bureau of the Post Office Department was arrested in Brooklyn on an indictment dated October 5 in Washington. He is charged with taking bribes related to introducing the Dorem an canceling machine at the department. Beavers appeared before Judge Thomas and was paroled to his attorney's custody until a hearing next Wednesday.
Weather Bureau bulletin reports showers in the southern states with heavy rains in Alabama Mississippi and Kansas City where rivers rise. Missouri River at Kansas City near 22 feet with potential one foot rise. Kansas River may rise nine feet. Local readings show temperatures around 72 to 78 with humidity and rainfall data and forecasts of continued showers into Friday Saturday plus light to southwest winds along the coast.
In Cooperstown New York July 17 Mrs Potter wife of Bishop Henry C Potter of New York reported fifty thousand dollars in jewelry stolen from a safe at the Clark estate office. The empty jewelry boxes with blood stains were found in the cellar. Police believe the thief entered in the morning and hid until luncheon. A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for arrest.
The letter argues against the war for dominion and liberty, calling Lincoln’s proclamation a foolish noble fantasy. It critiques emancipation talks as inappropriate and urges letting enslaved people govern themselves, preferring a radical, blunt stance. The author mocks the proclamation, suggesting a kite tail as a symbolic gesture of rejection.
The Association of Dramatic Artists, led by Coquelin elected president over two years ago, staged a charity lottery and a concert at the Trocadero that raised nearly $5000 for a home for aged and disabled actors. Mme Anne Ackie and Rhejane drew applause, but Kubeck’s recital was the standout in Paris.
In preparing mustard paste use half flour and half mustard plus water then apply between cloths. When reddening occurs remove and rub with sweet oil, replace plaster, may stay on long without injury. Movements of Ocean Steamers list ships arriving and departing from New York and Liverpool including Vitania and Pennsylvenia with routes and dates.
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