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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
3
Chicago reports a deadly riot with a stray bullet killing a man found unconscious and wounded in a yard area. A woman was stabbed by girls amid ongoing striker protests as crowds blocked streets and yards, police say.
The record lists multiple death entries including a 60 year old, a 24 year old, and patients from asylum hospitals. It notes ages from infancy to elderly, with several cases linked to specific institutions and durations of confinement.
A batch of classified notices presents multiple local undertakers offering first class funeral services. W R Speare Joseph Gawler R F Harvey's Sons Johns Wright J William Lee George P Zarhorst all claim modest prices and complete embalming, cremation, private chapels, and 24 hour call service with telephone contacts.
Amid clashes at Fifty first and Loomis streets police faced strike sympathizers armed with clubs. A man was attacked and later said strikers carried out the assault. A forewoman Katty English was badly hurt in Halstead and Hose streets. Negro strike breakers were arrested en route to work after searches found concealed weapons. A storm disrupted yards at Root street entrance with widespread chaos, but order was restored. About 1000 new workers were put to work, while unions faced supply and intimidation pressures. relief funds and poverty among strikers' families were reported amid widespread hardship.
Chicago July packers refuse further peace talks with the allied trades under the State board of arbitration. Representatives of the Armour Company state the packers signaled willingness to renew the original agreement if the strikers show intent to honor the arbitration. The dispute centers on reinstatement terms and submission of grievances for arbitration within forty five days.
Labor leaders argue a new arbitration pact is needed after a second strike over alleged discrimination in rehiring. Armour & Co managers say they would honor the original agreement if strikers initiate new talks. A conference attempt is planned, with James Walker aiming to broker a settlement tomorrow. Meat Packers and allied unions weigh next steps as Mayor Harrison's potential intervention draws interest.
A July fire at Swift & Co in Chicago’s stockyards broke out in a lard refinery building 150 by 25 feet three stories high and spread rapidly. Fire engines from the district fought the blaze as overheated dynamo evidence emerged. Firemen struggled with cattle nearby and crowds. A notable incident trapped Yemen stenographers in an elevator but rescuers freed them safely.
The Chicago office received word of the death of sculptor John Rogers in New Canaan after a long illness. Frank Holme, a renowned Chicago newspaper illustrator, died in Denver of consumption. In West Chester, former Congressman John A Morrison of Cochranville died at ninety, noting his 1850 election to Congress and service in the Third District.
The Comptroller of the Currency appointed EH 12 Ghan a bank examiner as receiver of the First National Bank of Grinnell Town after its doors were closed by directors Tuesday. The bank's last report dated June 9 1904 shows assets including loans and discounts bonds and cash with total assets and liabilities detailed. In Providence Rhode Island Salvatore Merlo aged fifty shot and killed his stepdaughter and wounded his wife before dying by suicide, neighbors report he seemed slightly demented but not dangerous.
Movements of ocean liners show arrivals from Hamburg Liverpool and New York bound sailings from Southampton and Bremen to New York. Vessels Teutonic Kaiser Wilhelm I St Paul Baltic Majestic Carpathian and Pretoria are noted with departures and arrivals around July 27.
The speaker thanks the Notification Committee, accepts the presidential nomination, and pledges to advance the party's principles. He emphasizes faithful governance, unity, protection of laws, and continued opposition to past opposition, highlighting sound finances, tariff policy, and a steadfast commitment to public service and national interests.
The Coffin text describes Speaker Cannon notifying Roosevelt of his Chicago nomination. The speech defends Republican protectionist policy, praises McKinley era gains, and calls for unity against Democratic opposition. It notes strength in exports, Panama Canal progress, and the gold standard, urging voters to back Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon led a large audience as Cannon defended tariff and the Panama Canal. The event featured applause heavy speeches, photo opportunities, and a buffet luncheon. National committee plans and travel to Washington followed with Outlook of a longer stay in the capital.
The article summarizes Theodore Roosevelt arguing for a revised tariff system with a protective structure, created by expert inquiry and flexible schedules, while avoiding fossilization. He recalls discussing corporate regulation earlier, urging national oversight possibly via constitutional amendment to supervise major corporations.
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