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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1904

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British steamer Knight Commander sunk by Vladivostok squadron

Sunk off Japan after crew transfer to the Taiwan. The Knight Commander carried American cargo from New York to Asia. Russian warships claimed to have captured a vessel believed to be the Arabia with flour. British and American crews were removed, prompting diplomatic alarms and calls for an international conference on contraband rules.

Yokohama Vladivostok New York Izu Taiwan Vladiostok Arabia American Trading Company Knight Brown Lau Che Inlet Ghelo Sayy Rusastana Tainan Russiaia Telniu Tokyo Apt Crown Tsiwan Australia Amercans Korea Pacifi Mail Steamship Company Shamut Puget Sound Hongkong Pacific Mail Steamship Company Midway Island London Times Washington Post London Japan China Russia Nationa Bufferera Times Great Britain Vindivostok Lord Stowell Altogther the Times Stowell Allanton

Russians in Retreat as Japanese Advance Near Ta-tche-kiao

London reports from July 25 that Russian positions near Ta-tche-kiao have become untenable after fourteen hours of brutal fighting. Dispatches describe a severe engagement with heavy losses on both sides, Russian withdrawal toward Hai-cheng, and a large-scale artillery duel shaping the broader Liaoyang front.

Conger Niuchwang Ta-tche-kiao London Daily Telegraph Liao-yang Ta-tche-liao Liaoyang Daily Mail Ninchwang Ta-tuhe-kiao Hai-cheng Taping Mountain Tunghuaituen Tienghuaituen Rusalane Kine Chow Newar St Petersburg Ta-tche-klee Haichang

Gorman Firm in Refusal as Democrats Seek Chairman

A determined drive to make Gorman chairman of the Democratic National Committee unfolds with Jones and Sheehan urging him to reconsider. Gorman remains firm, suggesting Sheehan could serve if needed, while Taggart's supporters push for his election and plans for an Easter States campaign leadership form.

New York Senator Gorman Democratic National Committee Foromer Jones William F. Sheehan Maryland Sheehan Gorman Senator German Fifth Avenue Mr. Taggart Taggart Parker Esopus William Sheehan August Belmont Hoffman House Daniel D. J. Campau Hill Washington L. Victor Baughman Dubvis Idaho Donnelly Clark Howell Georgia State Senate Tession Joseph Ohl James M. Guifes Pennsylvania Bedford Springs Henry G. Davie

Parker Campaign Factions Nominate Secretary and Arm Officer

In a tense session at Rosemount a Democratic committee weighs secretary candidates C A Walsh and Urey Woodson while considering outside picks. Locals discuss sergeant at arms contenders Col John I Martin Sam Donnelson William Watson and James Oliver as Parker allies push strategy ahead of the July convention.

C. A. Walsh Iowa Urey Woodrow Kentucky Edwin Sefton Columbia Walsh Woodson Juet Reston Senator Jones W. A. Deford Deford Bryan Parker Col John I. Martin Missouri Samuel Donnelson Tennessee William Watson James Oliver New York Murphy Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Esopus Tammany St. Louis

Parker Enjoyed Visits From Leading Democrats

Eicoua New York July 25 Former Senator James K Jones of Arkansas and Senator John W Daniel of Virginia called at Rosemount home of Judge Alton H Parker Democratic candidate. They praised Parker and urged Democratic unity for the fall campaign.

Eicoua N. Y James K. Jones Arkansas Democratic National Committee John W. Daniel Virginia St. Louis Daniel J Campau Michigan Rosemount Alton H. Parker Menator Doven Daniel Judge Parker Jones Bryan Democratia Maryland West Virginia Delaware Campau National Committee James Smith, Jr New Jersey Parker Calia Mr. Bryen

Senator Davis Sets Date for Notification Meeting

Senator Davis announced plans for his party's notification meeting, to be held August 10 at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, signaling strong enthusiasm for a Democratic victory this fall. He and Judge George Gray Col J I Spangier and others discussed unity behind Parker and Davis as business interests back the ticket. Davis rode with his daughter and grandchildren and impressed locals with his apparent vigor at eighty.

Boaters Davia Maid Parker Triorney Parker John Sharp Williams Mississippi St. Loula White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bellefonté Davis Lee Robb M. §. Bennis Bedford 8Rings Bedford Hon

Henry G. Davis to Wed Widow in Fall Union

Washington report says ex Senator Henry G. Davis the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate will marry Mrs Catherine Reynolds widow of Dr John Reynolds of Shepherdstown in the fall. Reynolds is seventy years old has two grown children and several grandchildren.

Bryan in Columbus on way to Chautauqua address

William J. Bryan passed through Columbus en route to Delaware Springs Chautauqua where he will speak on non partisan topics. He said he cannot attend Esopus or the Chicago meeting due to a full schedule through August 28. He disputed a claim that he would support certain measures.

Columbus Ohio William J. Bryan Delaware Springs Chautauqua Bryan Esopus Judgs Parker Chicago

Index to 10-day's issue pages

A compact list of page topics including ships seized German relations labor campaigns sports politics and notable notices across pages 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 and 12 with varied items such as baseball racing and banking.

England United States Mil Oyster Bay University Row Army Navy Bank News of Virginia Maryland Michigan Bigamist

Venezuelan government attaches asphalt company properties

Caracas reports the government has filed a motion before the Federal Court to attach all properties of the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company, notably the Guanoro asphalt lake. Former manager Senor Carner is named receiver. President Castro demands 9 660 000 dollars from the company for alleged material aid to a late revolutionary movement. The U S State Department awaits full facts before action.

Caracas Venezuela New York and Bermudez Guanoro Senor Carner Castro New York State Department Bowen United States Asphalt Company

Youths Confess to Murder and Robberies in Saloon Bandit Case

Four youths under arrest confessed to killing a man in a saloon and robbing about twenty others during a spree linked to the caye barn bandits. They identified John Lane, a stage carpenter, as the victim in the July 4 incident and implicated Gustav Riegel in a balloon incident. the freight car raid at Fairfield last week tied into their crimes.

Chicago Caye-Barn John Lane Spnols Theater Gustav Riegel Baloon Peter Dulfer James and Wiliam Bnd Italy al Meclarehey St. Paul Fairfield

Corsair in Danger Off New York Yacht Club

A twenty five foot naphtha launch of the Rambler belonging to Lewis Cass Ledyard caught fire near the East Twenty Fourth Street yacht club rendezvous and drifted toward the Corsair as J P Morgan and party watched. The Franklin Jedson intervened preventing a collision. the launch burned to the water and sank.

New York Lewis Cass Ledyard New York Yacht Club Yacht Club East Twenty-fourth Street J P. Morgan W B. Leed Mr. Morgan Sutterbee Morgan Joe W. Mareve Health Department Franklin Jedson

Bark Fooling Suey Arrives Quarantined After Beri Beri

The bark Fooling Suey from Honolulu docked at Delaware Breakwater after a voyage via Kahotui. Fifteen crewmen fell ill with beri beri and one died and was buried at sea. Three more sailors will be landed at the quarantine hospital tomorrow. Severe weather and heavy seas delayed the voyage.

Honolulu Lewes Del Delaware Hawaii Kahotui Beriberi

Two Killed in collision of train and car at Indianapolis streets

A Big Four passenger train collided with an electric car at Washington and Missouri streets in Indianapolis killing two people and injuring several. The dead include Mrs William J Tiarrig, colored, with the locomotive striking the car front on and throwing it twenty feet. Other reports describe separate killings in Youngstown and Mount Holly, while a New York writer's wife died by carbon monoxide inhalation and former Senator Vest’s health declined.

Indianapolis Ind Washington Missouri Vwa William J. Tiarrig

Fight 10 a Finish All Plants in Operation

In Chicago stock yards conflict widens as independent houses refuse to handle stock and Teamsters strike in sympathy with butchers. About 38,000 workers quit. negotiations fail. independents face shutdown unless non union labor is used. future meetings planned with unions and packers to seek settlement amid threatened prolonged bitter fight.

Teamsters Chicago Allied Trades Michael J Donnelly Butchers’ Union Meric Stragale Donnelly Atilke Chi- Carh Rosensy Packerw Atylke Toedhy Libor Union Stock Yards and Transit Company Teamsters’ Union Thal Teamsters’ Committee Teameters Jtrades Butchers Union Galdan Teamatern’ Union Inga Golden Teamaters' Union International

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