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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1904

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Parker campaign tribute as Ulster County praise flows

Six carloads of Parker supporters from Esopus celebrate the nominee with a Rosemount welcome. Congressman Bourke Cochran August Belmont and William Hoy arrive. McCarren joins Parker after a Kingston band leads a brief ceremony while Parker thanks old neighbors and pledges friendship.

Parker Wai Linesa Thae Lainie Teteneda Maree Stresty St Louis Kingston Ulster Gsolf Rosewont Bourke Cochran Newark August Belmont William Shoy Democratic State Committee Esopus Rosemount Judge Parker Genalor McCarren Centroc MetCarren Sea

Parker Campaign Talks Highlight Party Leadership Drift

The Dallas era coverage notes murky party leadership as talks between Parker aides Cochran McCarren and Belmon t continue. McCarren says the choice hinges on the majority and voter will, not campaign funds, with Parker’s backers signaling a shift away from Taggart. Olney letter and other congratulatory notes pepper the day as Parker maintains steady public appearances.

Sheehan Taggart McCarren Olney Judge Parker Messie Cochran Belmont Rody William C. Hudson State Railroad Commission Hudson McCauslin Rosemount Indiana Gold Dispatch Bryan Messrs McCarren Cockran New York Richard Olney

Nominated for Governor Amid Protest in Maine Dems

At Waterville July 14 Cyrus W. Davita was nominated for Maine governor despite his withdrawal protest. Samuel W Gould led the ticket last year and faced nomination votes. Davis pledged to support Gould and accept the nomination after consulting leaders. No other state officers were nominated. Six presidential electors chosen. Platform affirmed with polemic over liquor law repeal plank.

Maine Democrata Davia Waterville Cyrus W. Davita Maine Democratia Fstate Samuel W Gould Skowhegan Davis Gould St Louis United States

Declination of Democratic Nomination by J H Timberlake

H J Timberlake of Steubenville declines the Sixteenth Ohio district Democratic nomination for Congress and states he will not support Parker who he believes is backed by trusts. The July 13 letter conveys his withdrawal and position in the Steubenville area.

Boston Alton B Parker Esopus Democratic Party Republic Richard Olney Henry Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal Judge Parker Carl Schurz Alton Parker Decatur Ill Shelbyville, Inc Yonkers Qidge Parker J. H. Timberlake Ohio Steubenville H. Timberlake

Judge Parker Thanks Harmons For Campaign Message

Cincinnati July 14 Judge Parker the Presidential candidate sends thanks for congratulatory message from Hermon Harmon and notes Harmon's offer to help in the campaign. Parker expresses appreciation and references Harmon's subsequent letter offering services.

Judge Harmon Cincinnati

Pittsburg Merchants Meet Senator Davis in Elkins Visit

July 14 Pittsburg Merchants and Manufacturers' Association delegates arrived in Elkins West Virginia and were greeted by Senator Davis and local officials at his home. Davis praised West Virginia's commercial advantages but made no political remarks. Judge and Mrs Harmon plan a short overseas visit aboard the Minnesota from New York to London to see their daughter.

Hitch Harmon Judge Minnesota New York London Pittsburg Elkins W. Va Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association Board of Trade Senator Davis Davis Arthur Lea R. M. 5. Brown West Virginia

Bryan Punctures Imperialism and Trust Planks in Democratic Platform

W J Bryan released a public statement on the St Louis Democratic platform. He says the imperialism plank is strong and the anti trust plank is excellent, demanding enforcement of criminal laws against trusts and withdrawal of interstate privileges after conviction. He notes doubts about Parker's stance on tariff and labor planks and mentions no money question mention, while praising irrigation and interstate commerce expansion.

Lincoln Nebr W. J. Bryan St Loui Fennel Colorado Ynanious Interstate Commerce Commission Kansan

Murder mystery ends as Italian confessants implicate two men

In Belmont on July 14 Pasquale Oliva and Sebastino Pizzatti confessed in open court to aiding the Van Gorder homicide and were confirmed by Giuseppe Versace. Giorgia, the first man tried, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing John Van Gorder and his half sister Anna Farnham.

van Order Belmont van Gorder Pasquale Oliva Sebastino Pizzatti Giuseppe Versace Giorgia John &. van Gorder Anna Farnham Versace

Collision in New York Harbor between ferries

July 14 at Liberty Street Esd the Boundbrook of the Central Railroad of New Jersey collided with the Cetus of the Iron Steamboat Company. Passengers were alarmed but uninjured. Boundbrook suffered a large hole in the women’s cabin and a torn deck house. Cetus sustained no damage.

New York Boundbrook Central Railroad of New Jersey Cetus Iron Steamboat Company Liberty Street

Yinkow Falls to Japanese After Long Battle

Tokyo and London reports say Yin kow occupied by Japan with minimal Russian resistance. Discrepancies in dispatches hint at mixed losses in Port Arthur and Mukden, while St Petersburg notes official news delays. Analysts debate Kuropatkin’s tactics and possible actions around Liao-yang as Japanese pressure continues along Hai-cheng and Ta-tche-kiao corridors.

St. Petersburg Port Arthur Gen Europatkia Liao Lang Mukden Tokyo Yinkow London The Daily Chronicle St Petersburg Stoessel Far East Chefo Shessel Ta-tche-kiao Ta-tche-klao Kuropatkin Kal-chou Baron Stakelberg Liaatung Peninsula Viao-yang Mudiken Ta-tchekino Hai-cheng Taiche-kiao Sluyen Tang-che Ta Tche-Kiao Siuyen Oku Tang-chi

Burglary Ends in Philadelphia With Fatal Shooting

In West Philadelphia three burglars attempted to rob Harry Miller’s home at 644 North Fifty-second Street. Frank Robinson of New York was killed, Harry Smith of Philadelphia captured, a boy bystander Raymond McCorkle wounded, a third suspect fled. Police description aided by Smith.

Philadelphia Harry Miller North Fifty-second Street West Frank Robinson New York Harry Smith Robinson Smith Miller David Roberts Roberts Raymond McCorkle

American Postmaster Ferree Not Kidnapped in Montreal Return

Montreal authorities say the Jennings Louisiana postmaster Horace S Ferree was not kidnapped. He was in custody but expressed willingness to return without extradition. Ferree faced embezzlement charges for about 1500 dollars and surrendered 650 dollars in a Montreal bank. He traveled via New Orleans and Chicago before Montreal. The case involves misused money orders and planned arrest in Lake Charles Louisiana.

Montreal Ferree Jennings la Fontaine Ferria Horace S Ferree Anderson James Brainard Louisiana New Orleans Lake Charles United States St Louis Chicago Toronto Monttreal Pst St. Louis New Orleana

World’s Fair Robbed by Alleged Ticket Conspiracy

Five St. Louis admissions department employees were arrested at the World’s Fair police station amid a probe of a broad conspiracy to fraudulently gain admission and money. Investigators allege the scheme used counterfeit or manipulated tickets and coin machines to skim funds, with others in ticket booths and admissions offices implicated. Norris B. Grage said only Ellis and Stiller were exposition employees. the shortage is about $150 to $200.

Louis William H. Elis Charles H. Stiller Henry Miller Edward Kiely St. Louis Othera Norris B. Grage Division of Admissions and Conceasgions

Doukhobors March Again Amid Destitution and Death

Winnipeg July 14 destitution and death are feared as most of the Doukhobors begin another march seeking the Redeemer and refusing aid including food. Women and children lack clothing while many ride in carts drawn by adults. The pilgrimage moves through the Dauphin district as three constables pursue leaders and the Dominion government vows action.

Winnipeg Man Redeemer Dominion Dauphin District

ELOPERS DIE TOGETHER IN RIVERSIDE TRAGEDY

In Roseburg Oregon on July 14 Emily Beard aged sixteen and William Ford a married man thirty died by leaping into Mill Creek to escape a pursuing party. A note found on the girl’s hat led to their bodies' discovery. The girl was a deputy sheriff’s niece. Nearby, a Rock Island train wreck near Havana Arkansas injured twenty one passengers as the eastbound train derailed over a creek bridge.

Roseburg Ore Wiliam Ford Emily Beard Mill Creek Booneville Ark Rock Island Havana Veil County Mahily

Fire on Strikers Mob Threatens Officers at Station

Rioting tied to Chicago packing house strike sent police to protect the station house after strikers and attackers clashed in Paulina street near the stockyards. One striker was shot in the shoulder, several officers were hurt, and crowds dispersed only after reinforcements arrived. The strike remains unsettled as negotiators seek arbitration terms.

Chicago Ill Alfonso Andrutis Paulina Street Andrufis Marshfield Avenue Forty-fifth Street Favoret John Peterson Swift & Co Peterson Detective Headen Wm Brisk Boohne John Flyen Baghe Prim Wreek Yards Michael Donnelly Donnelly

Index to 10 Day's Issue

The issue contents list sections and page references across topics including politics, crime, weather and society with items such as Parker Talks to His Friends Bryan's View of the Platform Japanese Capture Yinkow Chicago Strikers Riotous Mob Threatens Alleged Murderers Five Bathers Drowned Took Poison on Husband's Grave No Meat Famine Here Chamberlain's Forces Organize President Wl Receive Miners News of Virginia and Maryland Financial 2nd Commercial Editorial Comment History of the Lords of Lothian Talks with Hotel Guests Senators Defeat St. Louis Again Former President Paul Kruger Dead Conditions In the Congo Racing Results and Entries District Official Accused.

Parker Bryan Yinkow Chicago Husband Chamberlain Virginia Maryland The Lords of Lothian St. Louis Paul Kruger Congo M—District

Ousted the Secretary at Louisiana Purchase Exposition

On July 14 the board of lady managers in the Woman's Building voted 8 to 5 to remove secretary Lavinia Egan. Miss Hila Lou Carter, of Jefferson City, Mo., was named temporary secretary. The board also allocated 6,000 to support model playground nursery and lost children work and settled several unpaid bills.

St. Louis Lavinia Egan Louisiane Hila Lou Carter Jefferson City Exposition

Memphis Citizens Demand Root Out Crime in Mass Meeting

A mass meeting in Memphis Tennessee July 14 unanimously approved resolutions calling for root out of crime and lawlessness. The group criticized Mayor Williams Chief Mason and the police department for lax enforcement and appointed a committee to seek public statements on future actions. Two deputy sheriffs were shot dead during a raid on a gambling resort last Monday igniting the turnout. United States Senator W Carmack spoke urging lawfulness and offered to aid the attorney general in prosecutions.

Memphis Tenn Williams Mason Police Department United States W. Carmack Criminal Court

Express Train Wreck Near Gorham New Hampshire

The Grand Trunk express from Montreal to Portland derailed near Gorham after rail failure. The engine and four cars plunged down a thirty foot embankment injuring mail agent Thomas Johnson fatally probable, conductor Delano severely hurt, several trainmen and about fifty to seventy passengers shaken. The Pullman stayed on rails as baggage and mail cars overturned.

Gorham N H N. H Grand Trunk Montreal Portland Thomas Johnson Delano Moora Brook

Poison on Filipino bolo leads to blood poisoning

Sterling resident Mel Donichy accidentally wounded his hand with a Filipino bolo during an amateur minstrel performance. The wound festered into virulent blood poisoning with tissue loss and eruptions, causing breathing difficulties. He sought treatment from a chemist and plans to visit Chicago for specialists.

Sterling Mel Donichy Donichy Chicago

Brookline Plunges Into Mourning After Abbott Suicide

Edward Miles Abbott, 39, president treasurer and general manager of the Abbott Agency with Boston office, shot himself in the left temple at his Brookline home after making an assignment for creditors. His body lay in a pigeon house at dusk beside an empty revolver. Widowed, the real estate operator faced sharp business reverses. Also in Cairo a two headed girl born to a Negro family died shortly after birth. the infant had two necks and one set of lungs.

Brookline Mass Edward Miles Abbott Abbott Agency Boston Abbott Cairo Ill Shane

Attack on Mob at Norfolk Ends in Arrest of Murder Suspects

John O'Brien and Joseph Furman alias Day were arrested in Norfolk on July 14 for the Gordonville tollgate murder near Leaman Place. Police used pistol points to protect the car from a thousand-person mob at Lancaster station during transfer, with shots fired at the car and crowds driven back. The pair were identified by Alexander Crale and charged with the murder of Tollkeeper Samuel Ressler on July 1.

Lancaster John O'Brien Joseph Furman Day Samuel Resster Leaman Place Gordonville O'Clork Zeigler Borger Norfolk Pennsylvania Railroad O’brien Furman Ressler Alexander Crale O'Brien Washington Post John O Brien John Day Samuel Ressles Shorry Milton Zeigler N, P

Double Hanging of Two Negro Murders in County Jail Yard

Two Black men, Frank Ousley and John Johnston, were executed by hanging in the county jail yard shortly after 10 o'clock. Witnesses included family of the victim James Donnelly, a grocer killed last New Year’s Eve. Johnston confessed further killings and robberies.

Priteburg Uly Frank Ousley John Johnston County Jar Yard Yamea Donnelly Sherif Dickson James Donnelly Herron Hill Johnston Miss Donnelly Ousley

Indictment argued in George Green habeas case at Norwich

The hearing on Senator George Green's habeas corpus was continued before Judge Ray. Frederick Collin of Elmira concluded Green’s argument that the indictment on canceling machines for the Post Office Department is insufficient. United States Attorney George B. Corliss of Binghamton conceded the indictment is insufficient for not defining the offense, but contended other indictments are sufficient. The hearing adjourned with both sides to file briefs next Monday before Judge Rey.

Binghamton George Green Ray Norwich Frederick Collin Elmira Green United States George B. Corliss

Man and two children drown in gale boat accident

Halifax N S July 24 Alex J Mc Leod aged forty and his nephew Angus Row fourteen and niece Marjorie Ross twelve were drowned this afternoon when their boat capsized near West Hay en route to Marble Mountain a five mile trip all aboard were seen struggling as the craft went over with no survivors reported from the accident scene

Halifax Alex J McLeod Angus Row Marjorie Ross West Hay Marble Mountain Goben Hale McLeod

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