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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
3
Russian forces fought Sunday near Motien Pass with heavy engagement and reinforcement, Japanese outposts stubbornly resisting while casualties on both sides mounted. Russian losses approached 2,000 with four regiments in action, as attempts to flank failed and fighting raged along the ridges above Wu-fing-kuan.
A notice column lists insertion terms for multiple newspapers and regions. The text then switches to a lengthy dispatch describing battles in the Russo Japanese War, detailing Motien Pass, Chiaton, and Liaoyang engagements with casualty figures, troop movements, and officer losses, noting Russian losses around 2000 and Japanese around 900. The report emphasizes Japanese infantry efficiency and strategic postures, including Kruroki’s forces and Kuropatkin fronts.
A compilation of marriage licenses and obituaries from Richmond and surrounding counties lists numerous couples and individuals. Entries mention names, spouses, and residence areas including Virginia, Maryland, and the District, with dates in July 1904 and brief funeral or interment notes for several.
Health office records list numerous deaths with names and ages, spanning addresses on Fenton Place and D Street NE, O Street NW, and several others. Ages range from months to 89 years, including Elizabeth Barnes 32, Margaret Gordon 48, George Hrektel Moore 67, and Mary Afin Wellt 80.
Joseph Gawler and Harvey's Sons present funeral services with embalming and undertaker offerings. John R. Wright, I J. William Emes, and George P. Zurhorst operate commodious chapels and crematoriums with telephone access for arrangements.
Vice Admiral Skrydloff receives a telegram marking the regiment 1%th anniversary and its 3600 gift to the war fund. Gen Gellman had earlier sent 4500 on behalf of Kharkoff nobility. The unit, linked to naval tradition, was aboard the Eustafil when it and a Turkish ship were attacked.
Obituary notes Capt John Taylor Wood grandson of Zachary Taylor and nephew of Jefferson Davis dies in Halifax at 74. Navy midshipman in youth, Civil War Confederate colonel on Davis's staff, famed blockade runner, later Harbor Pilotage secretary. Also notices Albany and Newburgh deaths, and Counts D Adhemar and other maritime arrivals.
A five hour conference ends with a letter proposing a joint meeting of strikers packers and allied trades to settle the Chicago stockyards dispute by arbitration. Packets may reject the plan as unions threaten a general sympathy strike if no conference is held tomorrow.
A garbled report notes packing firms must liquidate inventory soon with shipments from Western packing houses delayed and prices pushed down. A tentative price range is unclear as traders await clearer data.
Rumors of a joint notification fade as Arthur Gorman declines to accompany Davis to Rosemount New York delays reach Esopus Chicago Mayor Harrison confirms a campaign meeting on August 20 inviting Parker Bryan Towne and Champ Clark to speak with Davis and Parker anticipated to attend
A railway switchmen committee in Kanaag City pacifies the strike by butchers and signals readiness to aid Kansas City packers financially, while construction on the Morris plant proceeds toward completion. In Omaha 6500 striking workers threaten to halt slaughtering of cattle and hogs, with packers prepared to operate under police protection. non union drivers supply cars to Swift, and a striking marcher averts police as he forces a route through pickets.
Packers’ price declines push quotations down as Western and California beef markets soften. Trade members say breaks complicate the wholesale meat picture and could pressure live cattle margins.
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL returned to Washington from New York and Chicago where he met strike leaders and packers. He argued failure to agree cannot be charged to the union, noted wage cuts to laborers and rising living costs, urged arbitration, praised striker restraint, and warned against reemployment schemes that could blacklist dissenters.
In New York on the edge of the Jewish Ah feast, Orthodox Jews will abstain from meat for nine days. Kosher markets close, potentially easing beef shortages as fish markets see surging demand. Packing houses show quiet, union pickets stand by, and most Brooklyn workers return to a ten hour day at $42 weekly after a recent strike.
In St Paul the blockade at the Swift Packing Plant remains largely unchanged as officials lose control. Women stenographers and a few leaders are allowed inside while efforts to increase male workers are thwarted. Governor Van Sant refuses interference as locals urge protection and order amid a looming declaration to end the blockade.
New York July 19 Senator Gorman is asked to head the Democratic National Committee after meetings of leading Democrats. He is likely to decline, as may William Sheehan, due to health concerns. Judge Parker declines to name a successor while Henry Davis and ex Senator Hill host discussions at the Hoffman House. Indiana and North Dakota developments also surface as delegates and candidates circulate.
Beretor notes WILL PAVE WAY FOR REFORM as J Bryan explains why he supports the Eleo lagic of his plan. He claims the statement aims to strengthen the reform element in the Democratic party and counter imperialist pressures, tying to President Roosevelt's influence and a broader national program for economy and unity.
Richmond dispatch reports Gov. Montague likely to stump for the Democratic ticket after the St. Louis convention. He may appear in West Virginia and perhaps Virginia, with aides including Sen. John W. Daniel and Allen Gaperton Braxton. Swanson could join, speaking in New York, New Jersey, Indiana, and West Virginia.
Senator Daniel of Virginia, chairing the resolutions committee at the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, praised the convention and William Jennings Bryan. He arrived from Lynchburg and spoke of the party’s strong ticket, renewed purpose, and appeal to independent voters, noting the new duties before Democrats as they move toward Manassas after leaving St. Louis.
An article discusses lung capacity and how the chest expands to use breath fully, noting that unused lung surface can hamper attack on illness. It argues no warning is needed about consumption danger, but emphasizes air use.
A string of political maneuvers unfolds as Indiana Republicans take rests before campaigns while candidates like Hanley prepare to tour with music and speeches. National figures Mack Harrigon Burke and Turner spark debates on tickets, with state races in Maryland and Washington outlined and Hull’s political poll showing Parker leading Roosevelt.
The note discusses estimating how a fridge preserves perishables and deducting that saving from the unit cost to judge value. It claims certain refrigerators are demonstrably superior and mentions reductions in price. The text is jumbled but centers on cost versus performance.
The F G Smith Piano Company offers a six month free use of a square piano at 12% Ave for families seeking musical education for their children. Applicants only pay drayage costs during the trial, after which the instrument may be retained with normal terms. Access is encouraged for those who value early music training.
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