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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1904

Page

3

Campaign tensions delay chairmanship in Sheehan era

July 12 Teopus NM A rumor mills on Senate leadership as Sheehan declines the Democratic chairmanship while Parker and Barker discuss plans. Judge Parker may advise on key questions. Parker, Barker, and Geomin named in reports with no firm decision reached.

Gorman Sheehan Parker Teopus NM Y William F Sheehan St Louis Esoyus Aearu Portner Weill Tite Garding Democratic Nanal Committee Sheehar Jg Rimpston Senor Geomin oSeelie New York Meyer

Notice fragments from multiple newspapers in one item

Fragmentary OCR shows a notice referencing notices from The Wish Pox The New York Times and other papers including Herald Ledger and Daily Press Standard The readable portions mention inquiry actions and charges and a plan dealer The lack of coherent details limits clarity but indicates a syndicated notice or legal/public notice aggregating multiple sources.

York Times EL Rald & Tati Reece Sera Tal Post Standard Ei Pali Pionptr Press Minat Alolis Triaunf

LICENSED TO MARRY IN NEW YORK CITY AND MARYLAND WEDDED

Clagett and Hill de Blent were wed in New York City on March 4 with Inez H and Mary Lilian Powers among attendees. Delayed obituaries note the death of the late Col Jim McSellen of Virginia and funeral arrangements in Washington.

boStrant Tresdais New York City Mary Selkai Col Jim@e MOcSellen Virginia Congressional Cemetery

Health Office Record of Patients and Ages in 1904

A fragmented health office ledger lists numerous patients with ages and sparse addresses, including Free M ens Wospitel 68 years and others aged from 1 day to 76 years. Entries reference free hospitals, insane asylums, and various Washington DC streets, with scattered dates and durations of stay.

Eoriespathi T Sa Kearns Gales Lucas Parrom Cedar Hilgaay Wash Stelter Leo Brookland

Undertakers and Embalmers in Washington and Nearby

An assortment of funeral home notices lists W R Speare 940 F Street N W with first class service and phone 340, Joseph Gawler, R F Harveys Sons at 135 Fourteenth Street NW, John R Wri ght 1337 Tenth Street offering open day and night service and commodious chapels, highlighting modern, modest pricing and established practice since 1850.

W. R. Speare F Street N. W Tlephowe Joseph Gawler R. F. Harvey Fourteenth Street Stret Ry Commodious Chapel John R. Wricht Tenth Street

Parker Receives Wide Congrats After Nomination

Telegrams of congratulation pour in to Judge Parker after his nomination with messages from Wilmingon Delaware to Chicago Illinois and Maryland editors. Parker plans personal replies and spent hours answering congratulations while a loose horse disrupted a morning routine.

Parker Chicago Judge Parker Cleveland United States David B. Hill Rosemont George Gray Wilmington Del Carter H Harrison Picass Belair Democratic Maryland Eam Edward i Merritt Springfield Sinely Democrate St Lews

Guffey Opposes Taggart In National Chairman Fight

Special to The Washington Post from Fittsburg Virginia on July 12 reports James M Guffey refused the national chairman offer from David M Hill and opposed Taggart. The piece notes Sheehan of New York as national balrm an and Tuseart tipped to head the executive, with Guffey criticising Taggart’s alleged breach of faith and political courtesy.

Washington Post Fittsburg James M Guffey Mr Guffey National David M Hill New York Datt Lo ‘Mappart Trdiatm Jantines Peresti Cuffey Sheehan Balrman Tuseart Ihienage Bul Far Chiffey Guifedey Guffey Taggart Tegegart Tom Tiggart Indiana St Louis Parker

Davis Silent on Interviews Amid Campaign Flurry

Vice President nominee Henry G Paris Davis remains silent on interviews as he focuses on campaign duties. The Pittsburg Merchants and Manufacturers Association hosts 80 members during a West Virginia tour at Graceland. Davis plans trips to Bedford Springs and Parkersburg, noting he feels twenty years younger after a morning horse ride.

Nikins Henry G Paris Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Pittsburg West Virginia Graceland Lee John Davis Childyean Bedford Springs Parkersburg Davis Judge Parker

Tillman Leaves Washington for Home After Throat Trouble

Senator Tillman boards a southbound Pullman car in Washington after a throat specialist visit. He says no campaign activity before September and comments on Parker Davis tickets, Roosevelt opposition, and Bryan’s support, noting his peacemaking role at the convention. He returns to Trenton South Carolina.

Tillman Trenton St. Louis Washington South South Carolina Statesman Parker Davis Mrt New York State New Jersey Connecticut Maryland West Virginia Roosevelt Bryan Fairbanks Charles Warren Fairbanks Republican Party Republic Kansas City Democratic Party Gt Lanis Ryan Republicas Horizon

West Virginia convention nominates Dawson for governor

At Wheeling on July 12 the West Virginia Republican State convention nominated W. M. O. Dawson of Kanawha County for governor after a stormy session. Dawson edged Charles F. Teter 463 to 331 as the party pledged unity, with Teter and supporters signaling support for the nominee. The meeting featured heated exchanges, calls for harmony, and a push for tax reform within the party platform.

Washington Post Wheeling Wva West Virginia W. M Dawson Kanawha County Charles F. Teler Barbour Teter Dayton Stephen B Elkins J. H Hiniger Ritcle Elkins Dawcon Henry G Davis Charles Caldwell Guwnon W. P. Hubbard State Tax Commission Taylor Vineson Cohell County Tater State Committee Joseph H Gaines G. W Atkinson Dalieate Committee On Credentials Diwson Committee On Resolutions Charles Swisher Clark W. Mary Tikins Arnold Scherr Senato N B Scott Mikins Davis Party of Progress Republican Party Memier Congress Republica

Bey of Tunis Arrives in Paris Amid Honors and Toasts

Bey of Tunis Julviz-Whe Ley arrives in Paris with military honors and a warm reception. He met President Loubet at the Elysee, visited the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, and was guest of honor at a garden party. The visit signals strengthened French control in Tunis and an expanded North African policy.

Paris Julviz Loubet Tunis

German loan to Russia arranged before Witte visit

July 12 report from Berlin states a Russian loan was arranged prior to M Witte’s Berlin visit. Two Berlin banks acted as Russia’s agents and signed a contract in Saint Petersburg three weeks earlier for about 62.5 million dollars at 5 percent interest. Subscription timing unclear.

M. Witte Berlin Committee of Ministers M Witte St. Petersburg Russia Berlin Neueste Nachrichten

Meat Prices Rise as New York Strikes Hit City

July 12 New York meat prices jump 2 to 3 cents per pound after strikes ordered in major meat packing plants. Amalgamated Meat Cutters leaders predict a meat famine within three days. Local unions issue sympathetic strike orders, with 3,500 workers expected to quit tomorrow in the city.

New York H. &. Eichelberger Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Workmen's Union of America

Meat packers strike closes Kansas City plants

In Kansas City on July 12 high thousands of meat cutters and butchers affiliated with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen's Union walked out. All six large plants Armour Swift Cudahy Schwarnchild and Sulzberger Fowler Buddy Brothers shut. 12 800 employees affected. No reopening attempts, prices rising, supplies steady but shrinking. Local workers, from Kiln headquarters in Chicago, faced a quiet scene as both sides expect a lengthy dispute. A meeting discussed tonight at Buistion with local etherons present.

Kansas City Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen's Union Atruck Armour Swift Cudahy Schwarnchild & Sulzberger Fowler Buddy Brothers Kilon Chicago Dicking-house Interstate Cotitieros Commission Union Stock Yarda Interstate Commence Commission Union Sioux City Iowa St. Paul Minn Fort Worth Tex

Four St Joseph packing plants plan non union labor use

In South St Joseph Missouri the four packing plants Nelson Mora Hammond Pouching and others will operate with non union workers if needed after a strike closed plants and halted shifts. Managers report no demonstrations and expect to resume with non union help. no immediate price rise for fresh meat due to ample stock.

Fire on San Jacinto Damages Ship at Roach's Yard

Fire aboard the San Jacinto of the Mallory Line at Roach's shipyard Chester PA caused $40,000 in damage to the after section and electrical plant. The ship, launched about a year ago at Roach Shipbuilding, had repairs pending and firemen overwhelmed by heat.

San Jacinto Mallory Line Philadelphia Maillory Line Roach’s Chester Roach Shipbuilding Company Amoke Fresno Cal Builamszs Madary Planing Mill Company Hellen Beck Planing Mills Mount Holly Berkeley Arms Berkeley Seaside Park George C. Boldt New York

Embezzlement Case Brings Baltimore Attorney Arrest in Pittsburg

Baltimore detective arrested a man on Pittsburg streets, claiming the suspect A G Edel is T Julius Schaumffel of Baltimore. Schaumffel faces an indictment for embezzling 33,600 from Schrader Street Building Association and 1,800 on a forged mortgage of property at 2422 Madison Avenue. Extradition papers will be filed tomorrow. The man, once reputed a leading Baltimore attorney, comes from a good family.

Baltimore Pittsburg G Edel Thomas F Hogan T Julius Schaumffel Schaumffel Schrader Street Building Association L 3B Sperzgier Madison Avenue Hogan

A Woman's Prayer and Cure by Favorite Prescription

Describes despair from female diseases and a path to health through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with a $500 reward claim for cures. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. Edwin J. Gardner of Egypt, Massachusetts, detailing brick-dust urine, backache, and relief after using the medicine plus Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. Mentions free medical adviser book with stamps.

Hdwin Gardner Egypt Symouth Co Mass Dr. Pierce B. V. Fierce Buff . i Ie

Famine Fear As Meat Strike Hits Chicago Areas

A wage cut to 17 12 and 15 cents sparks fear of famine as workers protest across Chicago and national packing plants. Restaurants report customers rushing to meat while suppliers expect continued cattle, hog, and sheep deliveries to sustain eastern and local demand amid a strike involving butchers, meat cutters, and plant helpers.

Strike may not last as 4000 packing workers idle

July 13 reports show 4000 South Omaha packing house employees from Armour Swift Cudahy and Omaha Packing Company striking after refusing wage demands. Packers expect short term, while strikers urge arbitration. Extra patrols on boats near stock yards and no violence observed as plants idle and meat supply tightens amid flood impact.

Kansas City Omaha Nebr South Omaha Armour Swift Cudahy Omaha Packing Company East St. Laws Louis Reinhardt Planta

Salaries of Teachers and Political Influences in Schools

National Educational Association calls for higher teacher pay beyond $10 a year and tax-enforced fair funding. The piece argues living salaries need more judicious fund division, warns politics in schools injures justice, and notes related civic club activity in Knoxville. Also features brief notes on ocean liner arrivals and light humor items.

Columbus Hie Sesson St Louis National Educational Association Boards of Education Ohio

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