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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1904

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Great Battle 16 on Russians and Japanese Clash Near Ta-tche-kiao

Reports from Chefoo and St Petersburg describe a renewed Japanese assault on Ta-tche-kiao with high casualty rumors and contested Port Arthur news. Dispatches cite unconfirmed losses and speculate on Japanese suffering, while Russian sources warn of heavy fighting and strategic stakes around Port Arthur and nearby forts.

Ta-tche-kiao St. Petersburg Alexieff Hodzer Port Arthur Seat of War London

Russian Admiral claims Japanese losses massive at Port Arthur

Bar Harbor dated dispatch cites Admiral Alexieff stating Japanese sources report a night attack on Port Arthur with enormous casualties near 3,000. Separate dispatches describe Kuropatkin’s forces pressing toward Ta-teh-kiao, with Oku and Nodzu converging from south and east and Chinese bandits complicating the move.

St. Petersburg Mukden Port Arthur Alextomt St Petersburg Wakden Natal Mensenger Alexieff Chefoo Tiente Stasssel Togo Taku-shan Hil Nodel Stoessel Tas Wheekiau Russhan Sergiya Mikhailovitch Marfohuris Saharity New York Presa Old Point Comfort Norfolk Newport News Norfolk & Washington Sreamboat Co Sigamere Tenaton Sen Ad. Paggil Count Cassini Bar Harbor Admiral Alexieff Ta-tehe-kiao Haicheng Liao River Kuropatkin Russky Viedomosti Kal-chou Ta-tche-Klan Oku Nodzu Chapan Dalin Zarbinbalel Fourth Siberian Army Corps Nodsu Ketropathia Kureld Agar Linges Ng Poetermiurg Taly Dm Ite Taeteheking Ta-tohe-ldag Wiewe Gund Yin Ghafoo Peking Sakaroff Ehat-chou Ta-tche-kiao Madlinkau Sangaisha Siadian-tsia Ta~pass Hai-cheng Liao-yang

Panama Customs Row Sparks Canal Zone Clash

In Panama on July 13, merchants in Panama and Colon warned the new canal zone custom-house decree will ruin local trade. The chamber of commerce formed a committee to appeal to Governor Davis while opposing the Dingley tariff act as harmful to commerce and canal treaty spirit.

United States Panama Gov. Davis Canal Zone Colon Fanama Republic Chamber of Commerce Dingley Taraiff Petin Pacife Mall Been Iy Company San Enticites Corinto Pekin Hut Deirante Papera Catal Wene Tl Barta Panames Conaldere Compan

Horror on the Rails Twenty Killed in Illinois Crash

A Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad collision near Glenwood Illinois killed twenty and injured about twenty five. A picnic train from Chicago struck a freight train on a sharp curve causing demolition of locomotive and two cars. Rescue used bonfires for light as doctors and nurses arrived from Chicago Heights and Glenwood.

Chicago Chicago and Eastern Illinois Glenwood Momence Carl, Stewart Ellen Landers Mia Emma Palmer Landers Lena Palmer Gira Palmer Lena Hipelius Prederick da Witt Frank Knutney John Dtrabnaki Rose Probaski John Burkey Nellie ‘Tiga Katey Gorringer Tony Omitesky Provelny Plonia Dovemua Momangelf Chicago Heights Plense FSY Ney

Three Killed as Train Hits Auto at Merrick Road Crossing

Rockville Center Long Island July 13 three killed in collision between a touring automobile and a Long Island Railroad train at Merrick road crossing. James Snyder of Brooklyn and Frank J Correll of Amityville died instantly. A man believed to be J W Jewell of Brooklyn died later from severe injuries. The car occupants were crushed in the wreck and the car dragged under the locomotive.

Rockville Center L. 1 James Snyder Brooklyn Frank J. Correll Amityville Ater Long Island Merrick Road Rockville

Double Wade electrocuted for Toledo murder in 1900

Al and Ben Wade were executed by electric chair at the Ohio Penitentiary annex for the 1900 murder of Kate Sullivan near Toledo. Each received a single shock finishing within minutes, amid a robbery motive. The sisters in the rural dairy-farm household were beaten and bound, with one surviving alibi still unclear.

Columbus Ohio Hen ‘Wade Ohio Penitentiary Kate Sullivan Toledo al Wade Ben Wade Ben and Alf Wade Ixate Sullivan Klole Aluba Joanna Kats Alster Daanna Syria Withers Wim Upper Sandusky Ben Landis

King Edward Dines With Paupers At Almshouse Visit

King Edward in almshouse mingled with pauper inmates after leaving Newmarket. He joked with residents and asked an old woman if all were well. In the hospital a dying stable boy played God Save the King on a mandolin, and King Edward stayed by his bed as the boy finished. The boy died contentedly, saying he could die happy now.

Boendon Edward Yanters Iday Edward King Howard King

Explosion on Yacht Aeolus at Oyster Bay Damages Vessel

An explosion aboard the 35 foot gasoline launch Aeolus of the Stamford Yacht Club at Oyster Bay injured owner J. Gillespie of Stamford, Conn. The yacht suffered heavy damage and President Roosevelt and his family heard the blast but were relieved no fatalities occurred.

Oyster Bay Aeolus Stamford Gilles- Pie Conn Lagdmore Hill Roosevelt

Mystic Shrine Parade Opens Atlantic City Gathering

Mystic Shrine held a two parade opening with more than 10 000 members in Atlantic City N J. Delegates met in conference and a banquet followed by a trip to the ocean area. A joint ceremony at Shrine Hall concluded the day as key figures from Dallas Texas attended. applications for shrine membership were discussed and referred for action.

Atlantic City Atlantia City N. J Toy Perial Grean Dallas Tex Hia

Body Found in Harlem River Believed Kingsley Victim

Police report the Harlem River discovery tonight of a decomposed body likely Henry Baxter Kingsley a 35 year old Rutland Vermont native and son of Gen. L C Kingsley. The man wore a black suit and overcoat carried an NYAC card and ring initials H B K with $90 in cash watches and jewelry. He had been missing since November after visiting cousin Hugh H Baxter in New York City.

New York Henry Baxter Kingsley Vermont Hugh H. Baxter Fifth Avenue Harlem New York Athletic Club KH. B. Kingsley Kingsley Rutland L. C. Kingsley

Indictments Quashed on Technical Grounds in N J Bank Case

Judge Lanning in the United States District Court quashed the conspiracy indictments against Albert C. Twining David G. Cornell and George F. Kroehl officers of the defunct First National Bank of Asbury Park. The quashment cites a defective accusation that the bank was defrauded and that the defendants profited from the alleged transaction.

Trenton N. J Lanning United States District Court Albert C. Twining David GC. Cornell George F. Kroehl First National Bank of Asbury Park Twining Keehl Cornell Baulick Twinkig United Tates David O. Waththd Department of Justice Wheahington

Treasurers Arrested In Larceny Case In Massachusetts

John W. Cawlat of Stoneham, former treasurer and manager of the People’s Gas and Water Company, was arrested on June 16 and held on 9000 bond. He is charged with larceny of New Market Light and Power bonds valued at 12600, with James W. Burnham as complainant alleging Cawley disposed of funds and kept proceeds. The defendant contends the bonds were his own.

Massachusetts Gas Company Hoston John W. Cawlat Stoneham Puople's W. &. Keene Leather Company Wight, Heat and Power Company James W. Burnham Burnham Cawley

Arguments in Green case hint at possible finding

The Norwich courtroom heard Senator George F. Green's bribery indictments debated as Frederick Callin of Elmira argued the insufficiency of the charges. United States District Attorney George B. Curtiss contended that dismissal of one indictment would not erase the crimes, while Judge Ray suggested refusing to fold Green if the facts stood.

Binghamton George F. Green Ray Norwich Frederick Callin Elmira Senator Green Collin Time Recorders United States George B. Curtiss

Death Toll Nears Thousand From Slocum Disaster

New York reports a final death total of 968 from the General Slocum excursion disaster. Police officials announce 881 identified, 62 missing, 61 unidentified. About 150 injured and 285 of almost 1,400 aboard escaped uninjured. Unidentified dead likely among the missing.

New York General Slocum McAdoo

Italians Tell Of Crime In Murder Case

Fragmentary report from Philadelphia notes that two of nine Italians in custody for the murder of Anténio Manaso, whose body was found hidden in a mattress along the Wisiahicken riverbank, are linked to the affair. Authorities continue questioning suspects as details unfold.

Philadelphia Anténio Manaso Coeds Atelier

Roosevelt Committee Visit: No Audience Arranged

Secretary Loeb says the Lackawanna and Luzerne miners’ committee came to Oyster Bay without notice and President Roosevelt did not know of their presence. Loeb offered to bring the petition to the President personally, but no audience could be arranged without an appointment. The President was away at Sagamore Hill and engaged in official work and daily exercise.

Hoxleeth Chicago Heights Glenwood Casin Roosevelt Oyster Bay Central Labor Union of Lackawanna Luzerne Counties Loeb John H. Barrett Truth Scranton Barrett Associated Press Sagamore Hil Artheradto Nak Ramalns Loobwadd Oystar Bay Tool Bith Lthg Bagamore Hill Sagamore Feffil Robert Roosevelt Sayville S. 1 Theodore Kermit Sagamore Hill Fairbanks Teameters Teamsters J. Odxen Armour Ale Mary Bh.’ McDowell University of Chicago Milas McDowell Lise Promdent Donnelly Armour&@ Co Switt & Co Nelson Morriapany National Parking Company Schwarnohijé Ulsverger Oudahy Norfolk Ask Bieaubaat

Manila suburb struck by cloudburst toll reaches two hundred

A cloudburst northeast of Manta triggered floods in San Juan del Monte destroying the suburb. Two hundred lives are reported lost and homes of Americans and foreigners are cut off. Floodwaters halted traffic, leaving streets navigable only by boats. Rainfall totals reach 16 inches with 27 hours continuous downpour. Property damage estimated at 9,000,000.

Manila Wills Manta San Juan del Monte Othe

Boy Kills Woman in Dublin as Currie Handoff Ends Fatally

A teen, Malcolm Currie, allegedly shot Mrs. Robert Fieyd in Lowr intel, Dublin, after a dispute over a child. Mrs. Himira Currie and Mrs. Floyd were involved as the incident escalated with a knife threat before the fatal shooting. No arrests reported yet.

Dublin Robert Fieyd Lowrintel Thin County Malcolm Currie Himira Currie Currie Thomas Floyd Indoeng Mra Floyd Tilac

First Clash in Great Battle

Twenty killed in Klinois wreck as the nation’s headlines reflect a sudden surge of disasters. President and the Miners Conference may end the meat strike, while political turmoil surges through labor trouble in Washington.

Klinois Washington Hill Parker West Virginia Senators France

New pushes Indiana bid for U S Senator in 1916

Washington Post dispatch from Indianapolis says Capt. Harry S. New seeks the U S Senate. Marion County legislators may be instructed to vote for him unless told otherwise. Friends, including Floyd Woods and W H English, predict quick adoption at next week’s legislative convention.

Indiana Washington Post Indianapolis Ind Marion County Harry S. New United States Capt. New Chicago Fairbanks Capt New Hit Floyd Woods Seventh District W. H. English

Independent ticket urged in Minnesota for Van Sant

Special to The Workington Port from Saint Paul Minnesota reports Gov. G F Van Sant expected to head an independent Republican ticket in Minnesota. Kno w n backers plan a mass meeting next week to organize the movement hoping to counter P O Dunn of Princeton and rebuke those who challenged large corporations over law observance.

van Sant Workington Port Paul Minn G. F. van Sant Minnesota P.O. Dunn Princton Wall van Mant Gov. van Sant Tallomia Dunn Bose

Davis Seeks National Issues Stance Amid Busy Campaign

Henry G. Davis voiced satisfaction with the party platform as he outlined his views on national issues. The candidate plans a Washington and New York swing with conference talks alongside Hill, Murphy, and other Democratic leaders. A state leaders’ conference was held this morning with Davis in attendance.

W. Va Henry G. Davis Parker Devis Washington New York Hill Murphy Davia

Kansas Supreme Court names Curtis and Bowersock nominees

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Curtis and J. B. Bowersock are the Republican nominees for Congress in the First and Second districts. Each district held a double headed convention with Curtis facing Dan Anthony Jr. and Bowersock facing Henry J. Allen, who now backs Bowersock. Leader Williams plans to stump for the Democrats as the national committee seeks support.

Supreme Court Curtis Bowersock Washington Post Tooeka Kana Kansas Supreme Court Charles Curtis J. B. Bowersock Congress Kansas Dan Anthony, Jr Leavenworth Henry J. Allen

Negro lynched near Clayton Station La after mill quarrel

Incoming passengers report a lynching near Clayton Station Louisiana the night of July 13. A sawmill foreman Hilliard wounded in an altercation with a Negro who fled as a mob formed and later captured him at Texan River. The foreman died from a severe head wound though prognosis warned of possible survival.

Mateohet Mise Natches and Southern Railway Claytontation Hillard Hilliard Texan River Hillerd Natches

End of the Strike Talks In Meat Packer Row

Arbitration steps move forward as a conference between employers and strikers is planned after the State board of arbitration mediates. Leaders say unions accept arbitration. market prices rise with beef pork and mutton up nationwide, while packers report ample supply for weeks and temp price increases.

Chicago Plante Chicago State Board of Arbitration Michael J. Donnelly Donnelly

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