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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1904
Page
1
The Washington Post reports Parker's dissatisfactions with Hill and a bold bid by Davis as Democrats eye key states. Bryan’s stance looms, with party divisions over gold standard and rail interests shaping West Virginia, Indiana, and Wisconsin loyalties amid mounting campaign pressure.
John R McLean endorses Judge Parker calling his Saturday declaration a bold move that forced a Bryan surrender and shows Parker is independent and candid He criticizes Hill as uninfluential and says Parker speaks for himself with courage and integrity The Davis vice presidential pick is praised as prudent conservative and a boost for West Virginia in Democratic ranks
William J Bryan left the Jefferson Hotel for his cousin Dr Jennings’s home in St Louis with improved condition though still troubled by lung tenderness and fever above 100. Doctors say rest and quiet will restore him. he defied doctors to attend conventions and raised alarms about his safety. Also notes Adlai Stevenson’s tribute to Parker and a Baltimore and Ohio rail trip offer for July 17 to Harper’s Ferry Charlestown and Winchester.
Esopus New York July 10 Judge Parker sent congratulations to Henry G. Davis at St Louis for nominating him as vice president. He attended church in Kingston with his family and later relaxed on his veranda while receiving telegrams of support from figures including President Francis and congressmen. The article notes secretive handling of the telegram and Parker’s refusal to discuss his candidacy.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina and Ex Senator Kenney of Delaware pass through Cincinnati en route to Washington. They discuss the St Louis convention, Parker’s impact, and the ticket aiming to win in the East and South. Kenney calls the convention theatrical and notes Bryan’s voting pattern. Tillman plans to seek throat treatment in Washington.
Chefoo report says anti Christian riots erupted at Chon yuen about sixty five miles south of Ten chou foo and eight miles west of Chefoo. American consul general John Fowler received word last night and immediate assistance was requested as taotai dispatched troops and messaged Hwang hsien and Teng chou foo for aid if needed. Foreigners not believed to be in danger. Cause of riots unknown.
The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Mystic Shrine plans a reduced fare via Pennsylvania Railroad to Atlantic City. Round trip tickets from Washington cost $6.25, valid July 11 to July 23, on a special Delaware River Bridge Route train leaving Washington at 1:00 p.m. July 1, through with no change.
Henry Gassaway Davis, Democratic vice presidential nominee, rose from brakeman to superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway. Born November 16, 1823 in Woodstock Maryland, he built a career on integrity and industry, turning to timber and coal, and eventually constructing his own railway. His early years featured family hardship and self education, with rapid promotions after proving capable in handling wrecks and managing crews. He pioneered night freight and passenger runs, boosting efficiency and redefining railroad operations.
Japanese forces captained ten guns at Kai-ping and pushed along Yin-kow road while Russian detachment fought along Kantakhe River and Shuanlunsa pass. Gen Sakharoff reports heavy losses on both sides, ambush north of Siu-yen, and continued Japanese advance with limited Russian exposure amid rain.
Page 1 presents Democrats seeking victory and the story of Pirker's famous message, alongside the career of Henry G. Davis. It notes a Japanese advance on Yinkow with seventeen killed in a wreck.
A telegraph published in Russky Invalid reports Emperor William praising the Viborg Regiment as the Russo German commercial treaty talks progress. Public reaction splits on whether Germany will abandon neutrality, with analysts linking the telegram to Berlin Berlin loan plans and Russian loan aims.
The State Department backs Minister Leishman in Constantinople urging prompt recognition of equal rights for American education institutions. Turkish diplomacy delays a swift response. a decision on sending an American fleet to Turkish waters remains unsettled, but the President may resort to it to secure compliance.
In St Louis a car carrying Senator Timan of South Carolina and Senator J W Bailey of Texas collided with a Jefferson Avenue street car. Both senators were thrown into the street but not seriously injured. Tillman sprained an ankle and Bailey bruised. They rode a street car to their hotel after the crash. Cardinal Satolli in Chicago crowds greet papal blessing at Holy Trinity Church with thousands left outside. Services brief as he blessed the audience.
Seventeen killed and about fifty injured when a regular train crashed into a special excursion train near Midvale New Jersey. The operator at the tower lowered the signal, the flagman’s warning was unseen due to a curve, and the passenger cars were crushed with fire absent. Names of dead and injured include Henry Uttsgtodt Hoboken and Anna Lemkoeh New York among others.
The eastbound excursion train from St Louis derailed near Labadie after a tender jumped a switch. Thirty eight passengers were injured, with three seriously hurt. The engine remained on the embankment and six coaches stayed on track. Injured travelled to St Louis. hospital care for the serious cases.
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