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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1904

Page

3

Negotiations on North Sea commission settlement progress

Reports from St Petersburg and London indicate amicable progress toward forming an international five naval officer commission to investigate the North Sea incident. Britain may invite Admiral Dewey. Russia favors Kaznakoff with a French counterpart sought by Moscow. Details on personnel and meeting date remain undecided.

St. Petersburg London Associated Press North Sea Britain Russia Vics Rojestven Pritain Admiral Dewey International Commission Paris Kaznakof Great Britain Cyprian Bridge United States Kaznakoff Rvice Admiralty New York Foreign Office Offic Board of Trade Hell Balfour Lansdowne Benkendorft Cambon Lundsdowne House Getall Hull

Notice of notice publication in multiple papers

A fragmented notice references inserting notices in The Washington Post and additional morning newspapers in major cities. It mentions various papers including New York editions, Chicago records, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, and Minneapolis Tribune among others.

Marcinge Washington Post New York Tim Haltimgh Theradld Mast Clae Hurfalg Ol Reer Pnuinnatl Enquirer Pincago Record-Herald Fenladelphoa Public Ledger Pitts IM Dispatch Bonce Journal Rove Cherald ST Loui Republic

LICENSED TO MARRY AND OTHER NAMES LISTED IN OCCUPIED ENTRY

A garbled OCR page lists numerous marriage licenses and notices across multiple names, places, and dates. Entries reference partners with varying spellings and locales such as Gilet Aten, Bik Kun, Howard Miere, Ames, Jtussetly Me, Tenn, and Ve mM Lathe. Several dates appear in late October and November, with fragmented biographical notes, residences, and witness mentions mixed throughout. The text lacks coherent structure but preserves the enumeration of licenses and related names.

Merman Hartman Frances M. Taylor Sohn P. Qennson Annis Thiet Frank Makel Emma Hates Flunter Allene R. Melton Gilet Aten William T James KE Mson Unly F. Nelson Bik Kun Mangak Lavine Amt Bridget Urizglarl Teelie Willams Howard Miere Ch Cowate Vioiam Wolter Ap Olissae Gaegler Lone Catherine Donte Vran A. Raa Calhraith Jtussetly Lin Mary Partol Bath Crare Ma Henin Saltie

Health Office Record Of Names And Ages

Health office record lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses including Merewret Rowle 23 years Jue Biedge 28 years Gov Trisp Ain mw 72 years infant of John and Lulu Warren 5 days Routan st and other entries such as Charlotre Miller 90 years and Mart Thompson 47 years. The fragmentary list suggests a registry of residents with ages and street locations.

Merewret Rowle Trisp Ain Byrtiek Kenaknia Byilolden Bet St John Lulu Warren Turner St Routan

Port Arthur Crisis Timed Assault Aims For Fall

Reports from St. Petersburg and Port Arthur say Japanese forces may strike to coincide with a royal holiday and the tenth anniversary of Nicho las secession. Authorities voice confidence in Gen Stoessel but gloom grows as siege bombardment continues and breaches widen. Official details remain sparse as Tokyo reports are not confirmed by the war office.

Czar St. Petersburg Torelen Port Arthur Stoessel Nogi Nicholas Japan War Office Tokyo Russ Bpaper

Russians Submit North Sea Incident Report Draft in St Petersburg

Paris officials receive a confidential conference summary from Captain Uiado and Captain Clado detailing the October 21 23 North Sea incident. Two Japanese torpedo boats are confirmed by eye witnesses. Separate reports from Paris and St Petersburg are planned for The Hague hearing.

Paris Otto Rojestvensky Clado St. Petersburg St. Petersburge North Sea Line Foreign Office Huil Hague

Hull inquest verdict requested by government over North Sea tragedy

The Hull inquest returned a verdict of death by shell and machine gun fire on October 2 aboard the trawler Crane during a North Sea incident with Russian warships. The government urged no willful murder finding pending negotiations, witnesses stated no Japanese ships were present and trawlers carried no arms. The proceeding, held at St George's Hall, drew large crowds and involved medical and explosive expert testimony confirming Russian shells. The jury praised diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful conclusion.

Hull Eng George Henry Smith William Leggett Board of Trade North Sea Earl of Dysart Treasury Wuird International Tribunal St. George's Hall Eipate Smith Legg Baltic Coldeveiyn Thompson Gillard Girard James Nixon Wich Fihing

Extreme calm in London during naval dispute

London observers report nerves easing after misinformed newspaper reports. The press attacks the government for leaving London fearful and urges the admiralty to curb surprise mobilizations. Gibraltar reports the experimental sea mobilization has ended, linked to Admiral Sir John Fisher’s new plan.

London Admiralty Lord Charles Beresford Gibraltar Chronicle John Fisher

Manchurian Front Quiet Amid Reports From Mukden

In St Petersburg anxiety rises over the military situation as Mukden reports are scarce. Japanese flanks show tentative moves but no general advance. Sandiapu near the Hun River is reoccupied. Japanese trenches run close, yet both sides refrain from major artillery. Tokyo reports a skirmish heavy on cavalry, with Russians suffering losses and horses captured. A Chinese village near Chengienpaa was seized and burned by the left army detachment.

St. Petersburg Mukden Sakharoff Shakhe Sandiapu Kuroki Fusan Shakhe River Tokyo Cave Alry Litewentan Hansantal Chengienpaa

rioting in Mohiloff over liquor price injures Jews

Telegrams from Mohiloff describe unrest tied to mobilization where two days of rioting left about twenty Jews hospitalized and one hundred wounded in homes after clashes at the Jewish quarter. Officials have been sent to investigate.

Berlin Tageblatt Mohiloff Russia St. Petersburg

Pope Pius Much Improved Amid Inquiries From Admirers

In Rome on November 2 Dr. Lapponi reported Pope Pius IX in much better condition. Gout in his right leg eases, the pontiff said his illness is not serious though it causes great excitement. He expects to resume audiences if improvement continues.

Rome Lapponi

Prince Mirsky Breaks Down Overwork Strain

St. Petersburg reports Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky, the minister of the Interior, is seriously worn by overwork in his new post. Official receptions have ceased, and he will rest at a European resort.

St. Petersburg Sviatopolk- Mirsky

Thaw Dilemma at Cumberland Hotel Over Nil Status

New York November 2 Harry E Thaw brother in law of the Earl of Yarmouth arrived from Europe and remained at the Cumberland Hotel with Florence Nesbit a chorus girl They declined to speak denying rumors of a marriage ultimatum was issued demanding they register as man and wife or depart Thaw plans returning to Pittsburg as hotel staff push for a clear status.

Miss Nesbit New York Harry E. Thaw Pittsburg Cgarl Yarmouth Europe Cumberland Hotel Florence E. Nesbit Mr. Thaw Mss Nesbit Faris Thaw Hdward H. Swett Bdward R. Swett Mr. Swett Swett Henderson Sesbit Ince

Printers Back Eight Hour Day Referendum Victory

At the International Typographical Union headquarters Indianapolis November report shows six propositions carried except one boosting president and secretary salaries. The notable measure establishes an eight hour day from January 1 1906 with an assessment to fund it, a move that will be contested by the United Typothetae. final count due tomorrow.

Ingianapolis Ind International Typographical Union United Typothetae

Panama's Anniversary Observed With Proclamation

Panama portrait of independence day to be celebrated nationwide tomorrow under President Amador. Gen Davis, governor of the canal zone, to attend Te Deum with sixty nine zone employees. Amador to issue a proclamation praising peace and U S relations, hoping pending differences end in honor.

Panama Republic of Panama Amador Gen. Davis Canal Zone United States

Ten Die as Mine Carriage Plunges Deep in Coal Shaft

At Ma 1 Auchincloss shaft in Nanticoke Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Co incident leaves ten miners dead and three injured as a derailed carriage falls about 1,100 feet then into a 50 foot sump. Victims, mostly Polish or Slav workers from Nanticoke, are trapped while rescuers salvage the wreckage.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Valley Auchincloss Delaware, Tackawanna and Western Coal Company Wanticoke Ross Vein Nanticoke John Kemper

Sully Partners in Bankruptcy Case Over Bob Entry

In New York a bankruptcy hearing reveals Daniel J. Sully and three partners changed stance on claims of New York Cotton Exchange creditors. They agree to withdraw objections, with noon ruling awaited. Witness Hadley explains the "Bob" entry in order book hid James M. Baker’s account to avoid margin payments.

New York Daniel J. Sully D. J. Sully & Co New York Cotton Exchange MacGrane Coxe Sully Satton Exchange Coounsel Edwin W. Hadley, Jr William St. Fagan New Orleans Chicago Board of Trade Dwin W. Hadley, Jr Bob James M. Baker Washington Hadley Baker Mr. Baker

Movements of Octan Steamers

Nov. 2 reports list arrivals and sailings for several lines.Deutschland arrives from New York via Plymouth to Hamburg. Oceanic sails for New York via Queenstown. London area routes include Boulogne Cherbourg and Liverpool connections.

New York Salled Gtutendsm Rotterdam Boulogne Cherbourg Deutschland Plymouth Hamburg Flymouth Queenstown Liverpool Oceanic Teutonic

The Mast Effective Heart Cure Suits Port Elgin Patient

A historical notice touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as the cure for heart trouble. The testimonial from WwW oA Robins of Port Elgin, Ontario claims two months of use restored him to comparative health. It promises a money back guarantee if the first battle fails.

Miles Oa. Robins Port Elgin Ont

West Virginia Navy Cruiser Fails Four Hour Speed Trial

Boston November 2 The armored cruiser West Virginia completed an 88 mile Cape Ann test at 22.14 knots average after port engine lagged behind the starboard. The trial noted excellent outward pace, slower return, and engines turning at 128 rpm with full speed reversals performed satisfactorily.

Boston West Virginia Cape Ann United States Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company

Reduction in War Department Estimates for 1906

War Department budget figures show total estimated appropriations of 22 876 834 for the year ending June 30 1906, a rise from prior years. Civil establishment costs fall slightly while the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers and artificial limbs funding are specified among miscellaneous items. Ensign Owen Tuilt receives orders detaching from the Naval Academy to proceed to San Francisco for Manila transport duties. Captain Diehl conducts inspections of the Boston naval prison and the prison ship Southery at Portsmouth New Hampshire.

War Department Army Military West Point Washington Seacoas D&c Bpeelalco Wastinevar Annapolis Owen Tuilt S. N Naval Academy San Francisco Manila Asiatic Squadron Usign Hill Robert Sommers Diehl the Navy Boston Naval Navy Yard Southery Portsmouth N. H

Movements of Naval Vessels and Assignments in 1904

Arrivals include Abarenda at Singapore and Hannibal at Lambert Point with Bancroft at Puerto Plat and Scorpion and Nezinscot from Portsmouth and Yankee from Gloucester for the West Virginia trial course. Orders record detachments, duties, and leave for officers including Leutze, Wainwright, Ingersoll, Fletcher, Morrt, Sticht, Cole, Hunt, Bestwick, Price, Kear, Wallace, Vanderbeck, and Hill. Ensigns and medical staff assigned to Asiatic Station and Dry Tortugas duties as of November 1904.

Baltimore Singapore Abarenda Gibraltar Hannibal Lambert Point Bancroft Puerto Plat Wisconsin Oregon Cincinnati Amoy Cavite Scorpion Nezinscot Portsmouth N. H Yankee Gloucester West Virginia BE. HW Leutze Maine Ipoportion and Survey Washington, D. C R. Wainwright R. BR. Ingersoll Washington, D. C C F. F. Fletcher Naval Torpedo Station Narragansett Hay R. J F. Morrt Kearsarge Navy Yard New York N. Y Department of Steam Engineering J. L. Sticht Ordnance Hartford League Island Asiatic Station San Francisco Cal Hill Hollland G. G. Hart Marine Barracks Dry Tortugas Fla R. L. Sutton Naval Hospital Mosachusetts K. Winn Navy H. de Valin

Navy Appointments and Relocations Noted in 1904 1914

Paymaster's Clerk of Price appointed October 31 1904 assigned to the Naval Academy Annapolis Md. Cable from commander in chief United States Asiatic Fleet November 1 1914. Assistant Paymaster D G McRitchie Mon adnock to Frale Assistant Surgeon A J Geiger Naval Hospital Yokohama Japan to home.

Navy Morover Price Naval Academy Annapolis Cable Coremander United States Asiatic Fleet D. G. McRitchie Monadnock Frale A. J. Geiger Naval Hospital Yokohama Japan

Admiral Wise to Retire as Bradford Takes Over

Rear Admiral William C. Wise, commander of the Atlantic Training Squadron, will retire on the 8th instant after meeting with Navy officials. He will haul down his flag on his flagship Minneapolis in Hampton Roads and be placed on the retired list. Rear Admiral Royal B. Bradford, formerly in command of the battleship Illinois, will succeed him. Wise, a Kentucky native, entered the service in 1860 and became rear admiral in 190?. he has led the squadron since July 1903.

Admiral Bradford William C. Wise Navy Department Y Minneapolis Hampton Roads Royal B. Bradford Wise Kentucky Naval Service

Army Officers Orders and Inspections 1804 Dispatches

Capt Henry G Cole is detailed as commissary and acting quartermaster for the transport Sumner bound for Colon and return. Leave of two months starting around December 5, 1804 granted to Capt Edward S Walton. Col John E B Greer ordered to conduct up to one visit from New York Arsenal to Port Armistead Fort Carroll Fort Howard Fort Smailwood for armament inspection. Frank A Kunkel authorized to attend garrison school at Columbus Barracks. Capt Jay E Hoffer ordered to make up to one visit in November and up to two visits in December. 1904 inspection trip from Springfield Armory to Anson Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Co Worcester for ordnance material inspection.

Henry G. Cole Sumner Colon Edward 5. Walton Nineteenth Infantry John EB. Greer Ordnance Department Penn New York Arsenal Governors Island N. Y Port Armistead Fort Carroll Fort Springfield Armory Springfeld Anson Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Company Worcester Mass

Acquitted of Whipping Death in Engefield Case

G P Sawyer and M R Prince chain gang overseers were acquitted in Engefield South Carolina after a ten minute jury deliberation. The State failed to prove Wade Hartley died violently or that the defendants harmed him.

The Peril of Our Time Promises Cure for Lung Disease

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Mission for Consumption and lung trouble cures with promises of no pay if relief is not found. Trade language claims cures for coughs and lung ailments and labels all struggles as perils of the era.

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