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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

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Port Said May Demand Malacca Surrender

British naval officers expect Russia to yield the steamship Malacca seized in the Red Sea as a prize of war and moved toward Libau. Dispatches say two Mediterranean cruisers head to Port Said to precede the Malacca and shield British shipping through the canal and Red Sea.

Malacca Port Said Canal Red Sea London Giba Bues Canal Port Maid Damivels Mediterranean Suca Canal Far East Dong Stoud High Seas Suez Canal Alexandria Suez Porpoise Aden Defense Committee Fremantle Dardanelles Black Sea Warahipa Russia Alther Alabama America Smolensk Foreign Office Associated Press Germany Great Britain

German Steamer Seized and Red Sea Vessel Captured

Report from London July 19 states the German steamer ambla has been seized by Russians and is to arrive soon. A Russian cruiser passed Odessa with guns and torpedo tubes. The Peninsular and Oriental Company steamer Malacca, captured by the St Petersburg, entered the canal en route to Libau. an agent was refused boarding by the Russian commander.

Associated Press London Red Sea Smolensk St. Petersburg Malacca St Petersburg Suez Canal Libau Baltic British Law Office Dardanelles Emdenek Stock Exchange Donsele Aliwuatera Raya James Garetta Ruaata Japan Constantinople Chernomoreta Turkey Russia Foreign Office Alrealytacs United States Great Britain Germany Alexandria Malta Rapress of Admiralty Mediterranean Berlin Sues Daily Mall Ambla Odessa Antwerp Peninsular and Oriental Ee Old Point Comfort Norfolk Newport News Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co New York Poston Reo Ad Phane

Diplomatic buzz over volunteer fleet in Black Sea

In Petersburg notes stir over the Russian volunteer fleet’s status and possible contraband of war implications. Britain may press for a formal definition of the fleet in the Black Sea and potential detentions, while Japan and other signatories weigh neutrality and the Dardanelles question amid conversions of ships into cruisers.

Mt. Petersburg Great Britain Black Sea Dardanelles Smolensk St. Petersburg Fort Arthur Red Sea Virenius Baltic St Petersburg Japan Paria Constantinople Mediterranean Alexandria France Germany Fusela Morse Vremyna Eatabilalii Novos Vremy Atlantic Pacific Kherson Garatof Moskva Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

State Department studies prize precedents on neutral ships

The United States investigates historical cases since the Crimean War to understand neutral shipping protection amid belligerent searches. Focus is on the Red Sea actions by Russian cruiser St Petersburg and implications for American vessels, with reference to the Trent incident and international law precedents.

Red Sea State Department Belligerenta United States Philippines McKinley Trent Wilkes Macon Andell Waegf

Roosevelt Receives Miners Petition on Colorado Labor Crisis

Oyster Bay July 19 President Roosevelt met a committee from Wilkes Barre to present a petition on labor conditions in Colorado and seek federal investigation. He said agents of the Commerce and Labor Department are already looking into Colorado troubles and would act within law. The interview also touched on Mr Herzovits Cuba service and Elihu Root's late night conference with the President.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Coal Miners and Allied Crafts Wilkesbarre Colorado Mich Hurris Carpendale Henry Hemsovita Plymouth McCafferty Vieter, Dale Oyster Hay Leep Pennsylvania Sagamore Hill Department of Commerce and Labor Henry Herzovite Theodora Roosevelt Elihu Root Sagramore Hill New York Root Clinton New York State Loeb Ito Hin Father Chidwick United States Navy Gind Tek Seti Gates Aing Yaen Bor Widine Dent

Loomis to Persist in Death Inquiry After Jury Findings

Assistant Secretary Loomis accepts the British coroner jury verdict in F. Kent Loomis death and will continue investigation. He notes the verdict did not state a cause and that much evidence remains to be examined. Loomis employs every agency to uncover the truth with consular help in England, France, and Germany. He hopes to complete formalities for shipping remains to New York within two days.

Loomis Brothers F. Kent Loomis Kent Loomis United States England France Germany New York

Shot Girl, Killed Him Self. Paris Tragedy Involves Retired Officer

In Paris Col. George Wilson a 64 year old retired U S army officer fired on Mlle Charlotte Murmann twenty one then killed himself. Murmann survived with slight wounds. Wilson lived in a Rue des Oiseaux hotel two years and chased Murmann with no warning. An inquiry into the tragedy has been started.

Paris George Wilson United States Army Mlle Charlotte Murmann Col Wilson Mile Murmann Col. Wilson Rue Des Oiseaux Quartier Montparnasée Wilson

Harmonized Iowa tariff reform emphasized keynote at convention

Iowa Democrats meet at Toews City to promote tariff reform under Chairman Suiger. A bitter Haerat factional fight did not materialize as the ticket is balanced across parties with electors at large Schmidt and Broman. secretary Dickson. auditor Medary. treasurer Birgheman. railway commissioner Monatrey. supreme judge Sullivan. The platform endorses the St Louis declaration and Parker Davis. Temporary Chairman Stiger lauds tariff reform. Parker telegrams express support. Maxwell resigns from district committee amid caucus.

Toews City Iowa W. Bchmidt Davenort J. Broman Donieon Charles A. Dickson Aloux City Adgar F. Medary Indorses St. Louis St Louie Parker Davis Stiger H . Siger Highth Maxwel State Committee McGinty Ringgold Maxwell Reopna Perker Alton

Democratic convention in Missouri ends in pandemonium

At Jefferson City on July 19 the first day of the Missouri State Democratic convention closed amid a wild night session. Delegates roared, doorkeepers failed to control the crowd, and a power struggle emerged over temporary officers and the renomination of Secretary of State Samuel Cook. The credentiamns report was delayed, leaving no official action.

Jefferson City W. D. Vandivar Committee On Credentiamn St. Louis Byrnes Atricken H. J Molen la Grange J. F P. Porth James C. Jones Hall of Representatives Vandiver Champ Clark Clark Committee Upon Vlainur Marshall McDermott Fairfax Omaha Nebr Rosebua Reservation Bonastegl Yankton Bazisteel Halifax

Walsh A Candidate for United States Senate

Special to The Washington Post from Denver reports Thomas F. Walsh, Colorado mining king, will run for the U S Senate despite denials. He has chosen I N Stevens as manager and, after a Colorado tour, plans to return to Denver to organize his campaign and hold unity meetings with district committee members.

Washington Post Denver Colo Thomas F. Walsh Colorado United States Senate Alraady I. N. Stevens Walah Bug M ‘Aleh

Roosevelt Support For Oscar Straus Emerges In New York

The liberal Democrat Oscar Straus of Cleveland, now in New York, declares a liberal stance and seeks Republican alignment to back President Roosevelt. Reports say Straus favors administrative reform and is viewed as a potential supporting figure for the Roosevelt administration amid a shifting party dynamic.

Oscar Straus Cleveland

England Warlike Move Sends Miners to President

An index item notes England’s warlike posture prompting miners to seek the President. The page mentions Iowa faction harmonization, Missouri folk controls, Elks accounts, and a broad mix of stories including domestic labor disputes, new disaster reports, and social notes across venues.

England Iowa Missouri Elks Arsenal Jorman Parker News of Virginia Maryland

Elks Face Accounts Scandal and Ruler Nomination

The eighth annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion opens as grand lodge debates alleged extravagance in officer expenses. Discrepancies cited in Grand Secretary Reynolds records prompt calls for tighter control, bonding, and audited accounts, with W J O'Brien nominated as grand exalted ruler amid controversy.

Reynolds W. J. O'Brien Cincinnati Uly Benevolent and Protective Order of Wilke Grand Lodge W. J. O'Brien, Jr Baltimore Samuel H. Needa Graveland O'Brien Gal Buffallo Saratoga Dallas Ps Wits Anight FC. Tomlinpw Needs Grand Mr Needs Judge O'Brien Fanning Board of Grand Trustees Board of Grand Trustees Saginaw Grand Secretary Gra Samuel H. Needs Wanguet New York Qechelon

Clamor for Homes as Troops Debated at Bonesteel

Gov Herreid was asked to deploy troops to Bonesteel to restore order but unlikely to act before registration next Saturday. Crowds press for Rosebud and Devils Lake lands with 3,400 registrations in one day and police clashing with expectant land hunters amid lines two blocks long.

Omaha Yankton Devils Lake Reservation Rosebud Ofidlals S. D Grand Forks Devils Lake Indian Reservation Devils Lake Commissioner of the General Land Office Devils Lake Land Office Ryan South Dakota W A. Richards Eleazer Wakeley P F. Sherman Sioux Falls Chamberlain

Cummins pushes liberal tariff at Iowa Republican convention

Iowa Governor Cummins defended liberal tariff views and the Iowa idea amid a dull Republican state convention in Des Moines. He argued for immediate tariff revision and said the Iowa idea upholds protection while calling for schedule revision. Stand-patters control the gathering and will dictate the platform as others murmur.

Iowa Des Moines W B. Martin G . Gilbertson I Carroll Charles Mullan Guv Cummins Lews Cummine Canada Cummins Goy Norfolk & Shington

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