Odell at Oyster Bay Holds Long Conference with Roosevelt
Governor Odell kept a long conference with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and declared the Democratic platform omission a cowardly exhibition. Senator Fairbanks is expected next Thursday. Odell plans for a September state convention and discusses New York gubernatorial prospects with Woodrow Wilson’s influence noted.
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St. Louis
Fairbanks
Oyster Bay
Goodell
Roosevelt
New York
Warwick
William Barnes
Oir
Republican State Executive Committee of
Demclatin Nacional Convention
Odell
Matchuattan Beach
Platt
Stgamore Hill
Dr McKaller
Australia
Fairhanky
View
Eto
Indianmela
USA
Mob Fights To Enter St Louis Convention Doors
A chaotic convention scene in St Louis saw thousands crowding the Coliseum entrances as tickets cheapened entry. Police struggled to control the mob with multiple entrances overwhelmed and risk of stampede evident throughout the hall.
Presidential vice presidential names swirl in party talks
Associates Press reports no clear favorite for second spot amid Illinois Indiana or Ohio signals. Marshall Plecd was courted, Kern and Shively are named in Indiana, Harmon from Ohio is under consideration while delegations weigh presenting a candidate after the convention adjourns.
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Associates Press
Sto Youle
Waulch
Chicago
Indiana
John W. Kern
Benjamin F Shively
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Convention Gossstf notes packing attempt at Parker rally
Doorkeepers at the Washington Post dispatched a report from St. Louis dated July 8 detailing efforts by Tammany factions to pack galleries for anti Parker sentiment. The piece describes a double pass system, crowd control by Chairman Clark, and tense scenes as women protesters and police clash during the convention. Ex Senator Harris and other figures are cited, with discussion of possible second place candidates and ongoing maneuvering by Parker supporters.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Tammany
Clark
Harris
Kansas
Thiel
Indiana
Champ Clark
Harrs
Distriet
Tillman
Senator Tillman
Parker
South Carolina
Hearst
Judge Parker
Democratic Appeal for Parker Nomination in Pennsylvania
The speech urges unity within the Democratic Party to nominate Parker, praising his integrity, loyalty to law, and ability to restore the republic. It contrasts Parker with the current incumbent, condemning overreach and urging the return of the people as sovereign masters through a just administration and equal protection under the law. It emphasizes honesty, self control, and adherence to constitutional limits as core qualifications.
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Ibert
Wberry
Law
Republican Party
Jeffersan
Democratic Party
Alton B. Parker
New York
Othur
Wiinaelt & Plattianum
Toler
Warker
Uldier
Mintux
Republic
Department of Government
Our Republic
Wise and Upright Judge Parker Nominated by Texas
Thomas H Ball eulogizes Judge Allan B Parker as a wise upright conservative candidate for President, claiming he will uphold the Constitution and balance executive, legislative, and judicial powers. He contrasts Parker with Roosevelt and warns against Rooseveltian overreach and partisan control. The speech urges confidence in Parker as a patriotic successor.
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Thomas H. Ball
St Louis
Texas
Parker
Thomas H Ball
Allan B Parker
Oura
Lyvets
Elelmsenf
Laver
Hangieret
Elested
Roosevelt
Chicago
Margiin
Republican Party
Raedesa
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
United States
Sealed Orders Update On Vladivostok Naval Dispatches
Admiralty comments on Japanese torpedo craft failures in recent attacks. Eight assaults with thirty ships involved failed to sink a Russian warship. Lessons from the war prompt continued heavy ship construction. Vladivostok squadron reportedly returned to port, captains decorated by the Emperor. official word pending.
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Stanhes
Vladiavostok
Admiralty
Russia
Alexief
Vladivoatck
Vladivostok
Weakness of Russia Presses for European Troops to East
A Paris-based French war correspondent reports from Mukden to Kaiping that Russia must send its best European troops to the Far East if it wishes victory. He notes that Russian units are largely made of peasants and raw recruits with undertrained artillery and inadequate guns, cavalry overabundant for mountainous terrain, and insufficient infantry.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
Mukden
Liaoyang
Kaiping
Russia
Far East
Crites
Witteh's Visit to Germany and Trade Talks
St Petersburg dispatch says M. Witte travels to Berlin to straighten a hitch in the Russo German commercial treaty. His return expected to preserve leverage over German products while denying link to a new Russian loan. French commerce prefers Kokovzov to handle negotiations to counterbalance German influence.
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Witte
France
M. Kokoyzov
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Berlin
British Gunboat Espiegle Returns From Niuchwang
A telegram reports the British gunboat Espiegle reached Niuchwang on its return from Ninchwang on July 8 but was prevented from entering the harbor by Russian authorities. The British consul Mr Cross boarded outside the harbor while communications were arranged. The British fleet left Wei-hai-wei under sealed orders amid Russian opposition at the mouth of the River Idao.
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Niuchwang
Tientsin
Chin-wang-tao
Ninchwang
Mr. Cross
Wei-hat-wei
Idao River
Japan Plans Southern Manchuria Hold and Trade Shifts
Gen Kuroki states Japan will seize all southern Manchuria with Port Arthur and Niuchwang garrisoned for long range artillery. The Standard Tokyo report notes Japan’s foreign trade rose in H1 1904 to 160 million dollars with exports up 5.2 million over last year. Vilna Messenger reports June 27 attempt to blow Bialystok arch. a woman killed, a man injured. arch largely undamaged.
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Than-yang
Kuroki
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Yin-kow
Niuchwang
Kurok
Europe
Japan
London
The
Standard
Tokyo
St. Petersburg
Vilna
Bialystok
Refrigerator pattern list shows discontinued lines and prices
The document lists multiple refrigerator patterns with notes on discontinuation while existing models will still be serviced. Prices for various patterns such as Cold Storage, tiled lined, AML tile, and AN tile are shown, with amounts ranging from about 21 to 108 dollars and ending near 76 dollars.
One Boatload Saved From Bread and Water
Nineteen survivors landed at Thornhavn and eleven at Rhetland Islands were rescued from the Norge wreck after five days of storms and fog. A dead woman and baby were found drifting in a life belt marked Norge, later weighed and sunk. Survivors to be brought to Copenhagen, as authorities tighten lifeboat and life belt inspections at Norwegian ports.
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Babe
London
Patlaad
Buryivara
Nurge
Yeater
Adiapateh
Tyleth
Avolland
Thornhavn
Paroe Talanda
Glaswaw
Rhetland
Norge
Thorshavn
Saya
Thornhawn
Grimsby
Copenhagen
United States Steamship Company
Tjaljur
Faroe Islands
End of Rate War Hopes Rise at London Conference
London July officials of the Board of Trade push for an end to ruinous shipping rate competition after two days of talks. Gerald Balfour urged common interests, with J Bruce Ismay and other marine leaders staying in London to aid a possible settlement. Further talks on emigrant and freight rates are planned as details are worked out.
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Ocean Line
London
Board of Trade
Gerald Balfour
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine Company
Liverpool
Mr. Balfour
Lord Inverclyde
Cunard Steamship Company
Herr Ballin
Clinton Edward Dawkins
J. 8. Morgan & Co
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Itran¢Ls
Cancer Study Results Presented at London Meeting
At the Cancer Renal Fund annual gathering the Prince of Wales presided as experts summarized a year’s work. They stated cancer is not infectious, not caused by a parasite, and affects both animals and humans similarly. Radium showed no curative effect, a promising serum was noted, and early consultation with surgeons was urged though no reliable diagnostic sign exists yet.
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London
Prince of Wales
Cancer Renenral Fund
Milwaukee will creates $600000 trust for Mitchell family
The probate today establishes a trust of 600000 for the widow Harriet B. Mitchell and their children from the late United States Senator John L. Mitchell. An exception favors David Ferguson Mitchell, who was already provided for under Alexander Mitchell's will.
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Milwaunee, Vary
United States
John L. Mitchell
Harriet B. Mitchell
David Ferguson Mitchell
Alexan Mitchell
Kaw River Flood Drops as City Seeks Rations for Destitute
The Kaw River level falls near Topeka while Armourdale Argentine and eastern Kansas City endure deep inundation. Mayor Gilbert appeals to Taft for Fort Leavenworth rations. Wichita and Halstead report rising rivers and shelters open. Fort Leavenworth to assess distress and plan relief as 16000 displaced in Kansas. A separate cloudburst near Pittsburg causes damage and job losses.
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Gilbert
Kansas City
State of Kansas
Wichita
Topeka
Armourdale
Argentine
Kans
Nelson- Morris
West Bottoms
Missouri
Tunlett
Kanenn
Kangas
Abilene
Imporia
Ottawa
Wishita
Riverside
Convention Hall
Miasouri
Kanana
Rana
Taft
Fort Leavenworth
Stockyarda
Two Stock Exchange
Oliver
War Department
T. B. Gilbert
Bowersock
Kansas
Bell
General Service and Staff College
Expect heavy fighting feared as Japanese push on fronts
St Petersburg notes three days of clear weather raise belief in a possible general engagement. Japanese forces seem to press at Kat chou Han cheng Liao yang and possibly Mukden while planning a broader assault. Russians report shifting pressure and strategic uncertainty amid mounted tension across multiple fronts.
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St. Petersburg
Kat-chou
Han-cheng
Liao-yang
Mukden
Lian-yang
Indemnity Report From Chinese Government
The Chinese government paid the American consul 35000 dollars as indemnity for the death of Lewis Melt Winel an American war correspondent from Butler Pennsylvania. He was killed by Chinese soldiers in June while aboard a junk near the Liaotung Peninsula with Krnoat ndle London Bailey Mall correspondent.
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Chiness
London
Tientsin
Lewis Melt
Winel
Butler, Pa
London Parly Telegraph
Krnoatndle
London Baily Mall
Shantaltae
Hidiko
Liaotung Peninsula
Vanderbilts car afire at Biltmore in July blaze
In Asheville on July 8 the Swananoa private car of George W. Vanderbilt was damaged in a fire in the Biltmore village car shed. The interior drawing room and ladies wash room were badly damaged. Incendiary origin is suspected. The car cost $235,000 and will require a complete overhaul. Also on July 8 a major fire destroyed most of Roland's business district in Story County, Iowa.
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Asheville
Swannanoa
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Vanderbilt Village
Iowa
Marehalltowa
Roland
Story County
Excursion of Railway Men's Group Draws Thousands to River View
Gen Harries and other officers led a Washington Railway Employes Relief Association outing attracting about ten thousand people to River View. Despite threatening weather, six boats ferried crowds, net receipts around 3000, and a police squad assisted at the wharf. A concert, races, and a Columbia Division baseball win highlighted the day, with prizes totaling 125 in car tickets to be awarded around August 1.
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River View
Washington Railway
Railway Company
Clarence Weaver
Joyce
Columbia Division
Railway
Warren Anderson
Pitcher
Claude Anderson
Catchler
Lou Mayers
Harry Buck
Albert Green
Mechanical Department
Track and Roadway
Electricight Company
C T Butcher
E. H. Kyler
P.T. Haller
P. H. Wenzel
C. J. Tweedale
W. R Jones
FL. Harries
L. C Elliott
W BR. Jones
F. 5. Collins
L. Harries
A.T. Broaddus
Mereheilmer
Shalrman
D. T. Molter
Oh Whitney
Nevurstary
George Derene
Berjeant-at-armay
W. N. de Neale
Oa Haltengen
H. GB. Marlow
Hallman
Eery
Sunday Post items mix wit and travel humor figures
A collage of entertainment notes features Mr Dooley humor, James B Morrow travel pieces, Bangs and Gabster wit, plus references to Dorothy Dix, parlor entertainers, and a historic duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. It mentions a Mexican summer joke, iron plant talk, a Berlin international focus, and regional curiosities.
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Dooley
Carnegie Hero Fund
John Kendrick Bangs
Regine
Col Gabster
Bangs
Colonel
New York
Mexico
James B Morrow
America
Wextcc
Marla
John
Dorothy Dix
Maria
Miso
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Tia Husted
Harper
Berlin
Anthony
Tata
Germany
Romtabara
New
Peerage Book of America
Renulne Coata
Anne Gen Wheeler
Virginia
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Coliseum
Littleton
138Th Street
Gent Yor
Ulloek
Auditoriua
Riddle
Hauriye
Bryan
John Sharp Willeams
John I Martin
Twlinois
Hiw
Batake
Benatar Hen ‘Pitman
Hin Characen
Lewie
Maka
John R. McLean
Cincinnati Dnquirer
George Turner
Charles 8. Culberson
Tex
Committee On
Tim Sullivan
Big Tim
Monaghan
J. Moor
Monahan
Pennsylvania
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Union
Commonwealth
Mien
Lintern
Lfe
Witteh
Nivohwang
Kuroki Tella
Plana
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St., Cor
Lth
Kana
Arkansas
Halstead
Valley Center
Court House
Kaw
Saldier Creek
North Topeka
Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
Etzel
Vanderbilt
Imperial Council
A. A
Mystic Shrine
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware River Bridge
B. M. Newbold
Southeastern
15Th
G Sts. N. W
I. R. Woop
Geo. W. Boyd
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eleventh St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Harries
Caltic
Carepathia
Pretoria
Hambure
Uitenta
Umbria
Liverpan
T Paul
Blymouth
Cherbourg
Doulherpion
Ethicots
Glaagow
Moltke
Plymouth
Hamburg
Munnet Head
Guwanes
Karaper
Scilly
Bremen
Boulogne
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Genoa
Kanig Albert
Naples
Havana
Fghtermen
Brazil-Peru
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Peru
Sunday Post
Lindsay Rubber
Mig. Co. (Inc
Nuewsparrre
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