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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1904
Page
8
In Washington DC, Horn the tailor at 637 FY street NW advertises rival prices with winter salts to measure at 11 and warm overcoats at 12.50, claiming perfect fit or no charge. Also promotes fur shop at 733 18th street NN with low prices and repairs, urging ladies to visit.
The article cites census rows from 1890 to 1900 showing rising deaths to nearly 59,000 in one year and links Bright's Disease to chronic kidney trouble. It warns readers that kidney disease implies Bright's Disease and promotes Fulton’s Compound via Williams' Drug Store as the cure, listing symptoms such as weakness, weight loss, swollen limbs, and vision issues.
A sensational report in St Petersburg claims Russia will reveal intercepted messages showing Japanese Minister at The Hague organized an attack on the Russian squadron. Hayashi denied any such action by Japan and urged that it would be suicidal to jeopardize relations by destroying the fleet from a neutral port. Russian and British officials cite strong grounds for believed evidence and discuss North Sea tactics and balloon observations.
The Norwegian steamer Tungus brought 700 Chinese refugees to Chefoo five days from Vladivostok. A fierce gale hindered landing, but one refugee reached shore. He claimed Vladivostok fortifications are growing, well garrisoned, with no Russian plan to invade Korea this winter despite tensions.
Imperial headquarters in Tokyo accuses Russians defending Port Arthur of misusing Red Cross badges to enter Japanese lines and locate wounded with armed men. The claim says such actions aim to reconnoiter positions, prompting Japan to consent to a brief armistice to aid the wounded and bury the dead. The report cites a Stepaness hospital orderly as an example.
Washington residents are invited to assemble in front of The Post Building on Tuesday night to receive election results. The Post has arranged rapid dissemination with a large stereopticon for a mammoth screen and will display bulletins from Associated Press Western Union Postal Telegraph and its own correspondents. Incidental entertainment includes specially prepared pictures for the occasion. The Post promises to be first with results and welcomes all to the news hot from the wires.
A wounded Japanese prelate left on the field for six days during the eastern forts charge on Kekwan Mountain recalls Russian forces bayoneting and shooting nearby wounded soldiers and robbing and stripping a fallen Marine badge from a slain comrade.
report from St Petersburg dated November 5 notes no fighting last night but skirmishing on Nov 3 and 4. heavy artillery on Shanlanza and Oudeilatza. Russians shell Sin chinpu while Japanese bombard Khanshen Kaolitun. Mistchenko promoted to lieutenant general as aide to the Emperor. In Mukden area Japanese artillery paces Russian left flank. weather wintry. both armies so close that maneuvering is nearly impossible. night attacks continue with shells and sporadic penetrations into Japanese quarters. Both sides reinforce near Hungpao and Manalon Hill as a potential major engagement looms.
Russia accepts the telegraphic draft for the commission of inquiry into the North Sea disaster. The five member panel will include officers from Great Britain, Russia, the United States, and France, with a fifth chosen if needed. The panel will report on circumstances, decide procedures, and meet in Paris as soon as possible. The British Foreign Office notes several details remain unsettled. Meanwhile, the Russian fleet sails from Tangier toward the west.
Rioting across Innsbruck and surrounding Tyrol arose from German Italian student tensions after an Innsbruck Italian faculty was opposed. The government pledged public order measures, urged calm, and town leaders urged residents to stay indoors as disturbances subsided with few injuries.
At Gomel on Nov 5 the court heard Capt Gorstkin admit allowing Christian rioters to pass through troops during the September 1903 riot. Polles Chiat Raevsky denied the claim, saying he ordered restraint. Dr. Alexanderoff noted intense race feeling and no Jews invited to the town club. Counsel for Christians pressed Jewish witnesses on Zionist Congress as evidence of Jewish organization.
Paris reports Gen. Andre war minister confined to his room after a attack in the Chamber of Deputies by Deputy Syveton. His face is cut and officials including Premier Combes and President Loubet sought updates. Syveton issued a statement justifying the insult as retaliation for an army insult.
Ward at the Hofburg recurs. Emperor leaves Vienna for Budapest to remain some time. In Vancouver a seventeen year old, John Kay, is found guilty of murder and sentenced to be hanged January 17. Kay faces the end as consumption rages, the crime described as cold blooded. Kay shot hunter John Spittal during a theft attempt when Spittal returned home.
Augusta Ga Nov 5 H B Chapman was tonight found not guilty of murder for shooting H A Videtto in Videtto's store on Oct 14 alleging improper proposals to his wife. Self defense was the claim. Prominent legal talents including Charles Hill and Boykin Wright were involved. The trial lasted three days with the jury deliberating eighteen minutes.
A San Francisco dispatch reports that U S immigration inspectors have forwarded fraud findings to Commissioner Frank P Sargent. The investigation shows many orphans and aliens are sent to U S institutions for better care, with implications of taxpayer loss. Findings will be presented to Congress.
Chicago reports capital punishment urged for highway robbery as a solution to hold ups and killings. A grand jury asks the General Assembly to enact severe laws, stating a robbers murder is an inevitable result when firearms are used. Other dispatches note Pythian scandal probes and Irish World’s Fair observances in St. Louis, plus a fatal knife duel in Evansville, Indiana.
Special to The Washington Fest from Bluefield West Virginia reports R. N. Blair of Wytheville Virginia narrowly survived an assassination attempt in Graham Virginia after delivering a speech defending the administration's record on the negro question. A shot fired from outside the room narrowly missed his head as he returned to his hotel room.
Mrs Tigue proclaims the invigorating powers of a medicine will extend life by about twenty five years. The note describes the subject as an elderly person in good spirits and health with expected longevity through the remedy.
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