Russians Blow Up Destroyer at Port Arthur Site
Chefoo November 14 Russian warship Rasteropny reached Port Arthur with dispatches from Gen. Stoessel then was blown up by its crew after a partial disarmament and a Japanese warning. The explosion sank the ship near Chefoo while Russian officers insisted Port Arthur remained secure and ship activity continued despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Rastoropny
Gen. Stoessel
Port Arthur
Raaleroony
Ste
Tao-Tat
Cansul
Cheron
Notices of marriages and deaths in Washington area
Notice dates from November 1904 list multiple obituaries and funeral details. Entries include Crimmin g, Gordon, Hammack, Imhof, Lavender, Maxfield, Payne, Relyea, Schaeffer, Warnke and Watson with addresses, service times, burial plans and private interment notes. Names, ages, residences, churches and cemeteries appear alongside funeral schedules and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimmins
Eizabeth A
William and Ellen Crimming
Sixth Street
St. Peter's Church
Gordon
Fannie Kelly Gordon
Taghth Street
Hammack
Columbia Street
Katie May
Joan L. Hammack
Imhof
Fredrick Wimhof, Jr
Fredrick W. Imhof
Lena Imhof
Twelfth Street
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Baltimore
Buffalo
N. Y
Lavender
Annie
Charles Lavender
McKendree M. E. Church
Maxfield
Washington Asylum Hospital
Jos Maxfield
Citu
Morgue
Payne
Bailey
Ross Roads
Franklin L. Payne
Mary White Payne
Glenwood Cemetery
Relyea
Albert Relyea
Eleanor
B. J. Retyea
Greens
Schaeffer
Mary Martin
George C
Mary Martin Schaeffer
Watson
Atshington Asylum Hospital
James Watson
City Morgue
Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embalmers Ad
Joseph Gawler announces funeral services with ARAT class at 1730-420 Pa ave NW and 1295 Fourteenth Street NW. R F Harvey's Sons offers strictly first class services at moderate prices with a commodious chapel and telephone North 379.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gawler
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
Stoessel reports deny surrender as fortress defense continues
St Petersburg telegraph reports a high ranking officer says Stoessel refuses to surrender while promising the fortress can withstand Japanese assaults. He notes ships reprovisioned the garrison, second Pacific squadron en route, and interior defenses intact. Chefoo rumor of Stoessel seeking relief or terms cannot be verified. Foreigners in Port Arthur report none wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Stoessel
Chefoo
Ratsteropny
Gen
Port Arthur
France Japan Confer Over Neutrality Involving Russia
Tokyo reports ongoing talks with Paris on alleged French neutrality violations allow Russian second Pacific squadron ships to use French harbors. Japanese officials remain silent until talks finish, with temperate public view among informed circles and confidence in Japan’s navy. Also in Shanghai Viceroy Chang sends a representative to settle Canton Hankow Railroad dispute amid interest from Guangdong and Honan officials in buying American stockholders’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Paris
France
Russia
Chang
Shanghai
Chang Haa
Canton-Hankow
Kwang Tung
Klangse
Honan
Forty Seven Years in Music Business Tribute
Edward F. Droop thanks patrons on the 47th anniversary of E. F. Droop & Sons Co. He recalls humble beginnings with W. G. Metzerott and outlines the firm’s policy of quality first and fair pricing. The letter praises staff, the Washington piano and music house’s growth, and pledges continued customer care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Metzerott
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Music House
Washington
Edward F. Droop
SANK JAPANESE SHIP CARRIED TORPEDO ON LAUNCH
Port Arthur detachment reports midshipman Dimitrieff used a steam launch to torpedo a Japanese four funnel destroyer under cover of darkness on Nov 3. The destroyer sank immediately and the launch escaped. a Russian heroine Harietna Korotkiewitch died in Port Arthur battles after disguising as a man.
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Port Arthur
Chefoo
Novikrai
Rastoropony
Tache Bay
Dimitrieff
Novikral
Dimirieff
Second Squadron Sails From Libau to Join Pacific Fleet
Nov 16 Libau Russia reports the Second Pacific Squadron sails with cruisers Oleg Izumrud Rion Dnieper and Orel plus destroyers Liany Rezny Gromki Grozny Prozorkvy and auxiliary Kuban Terek. They aim to catch Voelkersam by Suez. Suez governor summons consuls to warn ships to stop northbound traffic and avoid demonstrations during canal passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libau
Russia
Second Pacific Squadron
Oleg
Izumrud
Kuban
Terek
Orel
Rion
Dnieper
St. Petersburg
Smolensk
Liany
Rezny
Gromki
Grozny
Prozorkvy
Voelkersam
Suez Canal
Suez
Trouble on Afghan border at Kushk disputed report
A Moscow dispatch says Afghans and Russians fought at Kushk with Afghan forces blowing a Russian magazine and many soldiers killed. St. Petersburg refutes the claim, noting no trouble has been confirmed and the magazine was inside the fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fall Mall
Moscow
Baku
Kushk
St. Petersburg
War Office
Quiet on Mukden Front Promises Possible Heavy Fighting
News from Mukden reports a generally quiet front with occasional artillery exchanges and fewer skirmishes. Reinforcements arrive, including a full regiment in one day, with expectations of significant developments and potential heavy combat ahead. A Berlin loan is confirmed but smaller than earlier notes, not to be issued until next year, with Mendelssohn syndicate handling the loan and not targeting American placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouzakofsky
Harietna Korotkiewitch
Harietna
Novikral
Rastoropony
Mukden
Russziar Line
Russia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Mendelssohn Syndicate
America
Deaths of Drown and other notable figures across cities
Dr Thomas M Drown president of Lehigh University dies after surgery in Bethlehem Pa aged 74 He had held various chemistry posts at Lafayette MIT and Lehigh and was born in Philadelphia on March 19 1842 Also reported are sudden deaths of C A Parker Cincinnati railroad exec Adolf Hall Nashville educator James Cooney former Congressman from Missouri Miss Clara Conway Memphis educator A M Mozier Erie Railroad official dies in England and to be buried in Mount Gilead Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Thomas M. Drown
Lehigh University
Drown
Thomas Messinger Crown
Philadelphia
New England
New Hampshire
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania
Sheield Scientific School
Yale College
Harvard College
Europe
Lawrence Scientific School
Harvard University
Haston
Lafayette College
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Columbia College
New York City
South Bethlehem
Henry Coppee
Lamberton
Crown
William H. Chandler
Lehigh-Lafayette
Cincinnati
C. A. Parker
Hamilton
Dayton
Pere Marquette Road
Carew
Denver
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Toledo
Ohio
M. L. Mozier
A. M. Mozier
Erie Railroad
Wmozier
England
Mount Gilead
Breckinridge III Stricken by Paralysis in Lexington Office
Former Congressman from Ashland Kentucky Col W G P Breckinridge III has suffered a paralytic stroke at his Lexington law office. Doctors say the right side is paralyzed and his condition is serious though not immediately critical. His son Desha Breckinridge is with him as physicians monitor his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Ashland
South
Marquette
Mich
Desha Breckinridge
Col. Breckinridge
Guests of the King Exchange of Felicitations
London reports the Windsor Castle state banquet honoring King Charles and Queen Amelie of Portugal with 166 guests including royal family, foreign diplomats, and officials. Ed ward and Charles exchanged toasts amid a grand banquet, arbitration treaty praised, and future London visit planned.
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Charles
Great Britain
Portugal
London
Windsor Castle
Amelie
St. George’s Hall
St. James
Edward
Queen Alexandria
King Charles
Queen Amelie
Alexandra
Lisbon
England
Edward FE
Windsor
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Windsor Great Park
Guildhall
Hungary Hears Apponyi Question Peace Conference Plan
In Budapest the Hungarian Diet hears Count Apponyi question Premier Tisza about Austria Hungary stance on President Roosevelt s plan for a second Hague peace conference. Tisza replies a favorable moment and broad support from great powers are needed for success. Ambassador Storer reports Austro Hungarian willingness to participate. many European powers are expected to attend. Negotiations to perfect the program to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
Albert Apponyi
Tisza
Roosevelt
The
Hague
Tiszaim
Austria-Hungary
America
Storer
State Department
Vienna
Timely advice on avoiding last minute purchases
Advice warns that waiting until the final moment limits options and reduces the chance to take advantage of a broad selection. It stresses timely decision making to secure better choices and avoid rushed, suboptimal results.
Huntington Pianos Offer World Famous Makes
Huntington Pianos arrive boasting models of musical quality and artistic construction. Not the most expensive at 300 dollars, but among the best. If Huntington is not desired, buyers may choose from world famous makes listed.
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Huntington
Madison Square Garden Horse Show Crowds Grow Bold
At Madison Square Garden the horse show drew the week’s largest crowd with 10 000 spectators and fashionably dressed women filling boxes. Queen Welcome won the mares class, Gentle man John claimed the Challenge Cup for permanent possession, and Hildred led Eben D. Jordan’s entries with top prizes as the week’s most successful exhibitor. Notables like the Duke and Duchess of Manchester attended alongside society names such as Mrs George Law and Alfred Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Queen Welcome
England
Robert Whitworth
Eben D. Jordan
Marjorie
Mr. Jordan
Gentleman John
Lord Brilliant
Jon Gerken
J. B. M. Grosvenor
Elevation
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Lady Katherin
James Hobart Moore
Chicago
Duke and Duchess of
Manchester
George Law
Paris
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Joseph Widener, Jr
E. M. Robinson
Philadelphia
Eben PD. Jordan
Licensed to Marry Couples Across States
A list of婚 marriage licenses issued linking parties from Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and New York City. Names include Ignatius Queen Jennie Brooks William H. Johnson Florence Lanier and others with residences in Prince George Fairfax Richmond Harford Philadelphia Baltimore Culpeper Crewe Manchester Altoona and notated counties. The page reads as a docket of engaged pairs across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Queen
Jennie Brooks
Prince George County
Wiliam H. Johnson
Fairfax County
Florence Lanier
J. Barry Basa
Alma M. Rudd
Richmond
George Washington
Martha Matthews Henry Franklin Harris
New York City
Alice Barton Hitt
R. Harvey Gross
Elle H. Almory
Harford County
Wiliam Ferre
Philadelphia
Maggia L. Wilson
Baltimore
John J. Beylan
Helen Schenck
David Crew
Louisa D. Washington
Chester Bricker
Mabel G. Tyson
Manchester
Altheus M. Hitt
Culpeper
Anne B. Tanner
Nottaway County
William P. Bohrer
Effle C. Harper
Cuthbert P. Minnigerode
Esther Gordon Asa W. Bradhaw
Crewe
Ada Brown
Aloysius Brown
Bessie Wheeler
Eugene M. la Bofteaux
Mary Becker Albert
Haight and Fieasle
EB. Root
James M. Curtin
Lucy Phillips
John
Health Office Record of Listed Individuals
A health office record lists individuals with ages and addresses including Winifred Brown 56 at 481 Nst ow and Elizabeth Woodland 3¢ years at 15 McCuist nw, plus many others from Prov Hos Freedmen's Hos and Gov Hosp Inn. Names include Catherine Dyer 84, Annie J Lavender 29, William Maack 87, Henry Hammons 62, Margaret Sullivan 74, George Lucas 4, Michael ONeill 8, and Samuel Grigg 7% years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Brown
Vda Chandler
John H. Cook
Catherine Dyer
O St
Elizabeth M. Engish
16Th St
Charles P. Gray
Allen's Ct
Dizzle G. Green
Anacostia
Samuel Grigg
Theophilar Parham
Hurst Pl
Frederick Roeber
Hos. Inn
Hale C. Rollins
S.C. Ve
Harry 4. Sullivan
H St. Ne
Margaret Sullivan
Elizabeth Woodland
McCuist
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Chefoo Harbor
Koenig
Pelem
Mae
United States
New Orleans
Folger
Hai Yung
Ching
Wainwright
Folgers
Ryeshineni
Rasterepny
Bayan
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Merald
Noston Glode
Buffalo Colrier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsulag Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Licis
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
John R. Wright
Tenth Street
George P. Zurhorst
Bol East Capite
Japan
Brady
Steinway
Darlog
Harlema Korotkiewitch
Harbin
Taiaotung
Thomas M
Nashville
Tenn
Hitler
A. Hall
Jamaica
Graysville
Vermont
Marshall, Mo
James Cooney
Missouri
Memphis
Clara Conway
W. G. P. Breckinridge III
Morton C. Stout and Co., Tailors
Wow
F St
King Edward
Duchess of Argyle
Paul Cambon
Duchess of
Louise Augusta
Schleswig- Holstein
Prince Christian
Schleswig-Holstein
Princess of Wales
Duke DeMandas
Margaret of Connaught
Beatrice of Battenberg
Duchess of Portland
Duchess of Connaught
Princess Victoria of Wales
Signor Panza
Austria
Cecilian-Piano
Huntington Pianos
Steinway & Sons
Gabler Everett,Mason & Hamlin, Mathushek & Son
Kranich & Bach - Crown Briggs
Edison
Victor
Columbia
Zonophone
Ohio” Phonograph
Regina
Idison
Promise
E.F. Droop & Sons
Ave
Hildred
A. Collins
14Th St
Newbro
Edward Stevens
Promini - TT
Dept. H
Detroit
Mioh
Tnt Barber Shops
Health Office Record
China
Hub Furniture Co
S. E. Corner
7Th and
D Sts
Tharp
Berkeley
St. N.W
the Sunday Post
Niespaper
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