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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1904

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3

Shell Russian Right General Battle Possible Frontier Update

The war office reported no new dispatches from Mukden as of nightfall, fueling belief a major engagement may be underway. Reports from Generals Muropatkin and Sakharoff describe quiet days, recon raids, and ongoing artillery exchanges along the Hun River and near Sunsyntyn as Russian and Japanese forces maneuver.

St. Petersburg War Office Mukden Muropatkin Sakharoff Maikai Chitaitse Hun Sunsyntyn

Notice of Shared Marriage and Death Notices Across Papers

Marriage and death notices placed in The Washington Post will, on request, appear in multiple morning newspapers at no extra charge. The list includes The New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburg Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St. Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Washington Post NEW York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard BT Pall Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

LICENSED TO MARRY. Latimer Fraser Dunnigan Campbell

Notices of multiple marriages and obituaries dated November 1904 include Latimer Fraser Dunnigan and Campbell, and several death notices with funeral details and interment plans at Mount Olivet and Congressional Cemeteries.

Joseph B Latimer Georgiana Fraser John P Dunnigan Marguerite Campbell Henry Jackson Anne Fox William Prisleau Camelia Stevens Chaclis A Baldwin Harrodsburg Busia C Witt Hingston, Ky

Dutch engineer claims Kamchatka engaged four Japanese torpedo boats

A Tangier journalist letter says the Russian transport Kamchatka fired on four Japanese torpedo boats off Bilaa vands Huk Denmark after sighting them near Skagen. Two boats crossed the line. one launched a torpedo but caused no damage. Kooy, aboard, believes one boat was damaged by shore fire and that the others vanished, likely attacking Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron. Cronstadt residents allegedly knew where Japan bought the boats.

Fundiation Charlinza Chanlinsza Amsterdam Tangier Kooy Kamchatka Rorestwensky Skagen Bilaavands Huk Denmark Heavers Rojestvensky Cronstadt

North Sea Agreement Changes Limited to Clause Shifts

London reports minor edits in the Anglo Russian North Sea convention with most changes confined to moving sentences between the preamble and clause 2 and adding a few unimpor tant words. Signs indicate signing planned for November 21 or 22 in a region yet undecided.

London Hull Dogger Bank Board of Trade Commission of Inquiry North Sea Kennett

North Sea Affair Involving Grange Steamer

The Carron Line steamer Grange reported a dramatic North Sea encounter off Inchkeith on November 17. British gunboat fired shots in heavy seas, striking the Grange twice but causing no serious damage as the ship’s siren continued to wail.

London Carron Line Grange Thames North Sea Inchkieth

Russian Zemstvo Conference Seeks Representation in State Affairs

A private Zemstvo meeting in St. Petersburg, held November 19 to 20, debated a memorandum urging a national representative body with a role in government. The document insists on freer speech, press, and meetings, reform of peasant rights, Zemstvo independence, and legal protections, with future approval anticipated from authorities. Prince Mirsky’s position was noted, while secrecy and police protection accompanied the gathering.

Bt. Petersburg Zemstvos Russia Nicholas Sviatopolk-Mirsky Polce Zemstvo St. Petersburg Naional Fife

Zemstvo Conference Clash Over Red Cross Role in Empire

In Moscow on November 19 crowds protested the authorities refusal to authorize an official zemstvo representatives meeting in St. Petersburg. Zemstvo leaders debated government limits and a broad agenda, with Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky urging caution against precipitate action. The Moscow Gazette faced anger from demonstrators who chanted against the paper before dispersing.

Zemstvos Red Cross von Plehves Prince Sviatopolk-Mirskyjs Zemstvo Moscow St. Petersburg Grand Duke Sergius Moscow Gazette Russia Zemstyes

Patterson Trial to Be Hastened to See Dying Mother

Special to The Washington Post reports Nan Patterson's defense aims to rush the trial so she can reach her dying mother Mrs. Randolph Patterson in New York. The father says the mother is in her last illness and wants to see Nan, who vows not to return to the stage. Nan has received twenty two letters in the Tombs cell, with several suitors offering marriage, which she dismisses as bug letters.

Washington Post New York Nan Patterson Washington Randolph Patterson Nan Soa

McGregor Sent To Prison For Leather Goods Scam

T W McGregor former Post Office Department employee was arrested in Washington and escorted to Baltimore to begin serving his sentence after failing to appear for his bail bond. United States Marshal Langheimer and deputies seized him at his home with a bench warrant.

Baltimore T. W McGregor Post-office Department United States Langheimer McGregor Marshal Langheimer Washington Cusick Edgar L Turner Fourth Street Turner Leckie & Filton

Breckinridge Dies After Paralysis in Kentucky

The famed Kentucky lawyer and politician William Campbell Preston Breckinridge died at 11:40 p.m. after a stroke. A long, influential figure in Kentucky politics and journalism, he served repeatedly in Congress and edited the Lexington Herald. His shifting party affiliations reflected his firm defense of the gold standard and anti Goebel stance. In New York, widow of composer Damroch, Mrs Leopold Damrosch, dies at age sixty nine after a brief illness, widow of the musician and mother of Werner and Frank. She had German origins and a notable early singing career.

Kentucky Lexington William Campbell Preston Breckinridge Col. W. Co. P .Reckinridge South Congress Ashland Madeline Pollard Brown Democrats Col. Breckinridge Lexington Herald Ater New York Leopold Damich Wralier Frank Damrosch Franz Liszt Ortrud

Kaiser Names Battleship Deutschland Christening

Kiel reports holiday revelry as Emperor William attends the naval ceremony. Chancellor von Buelow states the increased German fleet is not a challenge to any country. The new battleship Deutschland is named to symbolize unity and peaceful strength for the empire.

von Buelow Germany Kiel William Yecrults Deutschland von Buelagg Friends of Peace

Split in the Irish Party Over OBrien Redmond Conference

Irish Nationalists face a potential split as Dillon and Sexton threaten to secede from John Redmond unless he withdraws support for William O Brien. Redmond may align with O Brien, while Sexton Davitt and Dillon mobilize support from Freeman s Journal and their radicals. The crisis stems from the land purchase conference with landlords.

Mr.o'brien Itis Redmond Mr. O'Brien South Mr. Sexton The Freeman's Journal Messrs. Davitt and Dillon Healy Messrs O'Brien O’brien Mr. Redmond

Mrs Fennessy Death by Her Own Action in Cincinnati

Mrs Grace Morandi Fennessy wife of Col James E Fennessy owner of Heucks Opera House and a vaudeville figure committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid in Cincinnati on November 19. Her husband had begun divorce proceedings. She married Col Fennessy in June last year in New York. She was the daughter of James E Morand president of the Indianapolis Transfer Company.

Cincinnati Grace Morand’ Fennessy Col James E. Fennessy Heuck's Opera House Vaudeville Col. Fennessy New York James E. Morand Indianapolis Transfer Company

Baltimore Office Building Plans Announced by B and O

Baltimore November 19 President Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad said the company will construct a 2,000,000 dollar office building at the corner of Baltimore and Charles streets. The site measures 105 by 168 feet and will house about 2,000 employees. Also noted are railway sailings and arrivals including steamers Campania and Mauretania routes and several European connections.

Baltimore Murray Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Charles Streets

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Restorative Digestive Aid

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic indigestion. It argues dieting harms, promotes rest for the stomach, and claims the tablets digest food regardless of stomach condition. It touts effectiveness, accessibility, and low cost, urging readers to use them with meals for lasting relief.

Stuart

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Helps Women Sufferers

Doctoring misreads womb trouble as female weakness. kidney disease is the real cause. Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer claims to restore kidney function and overall health, with testimonials like Mrs. Walker of Atlanta praising renewed strength after use.

Nilmers Mau Binghamton, NY Ainease L Walker West Lindenst Atlanta Washington Sunday Post

Swamp Root Blessing for Women Improves Health

A reader from New York describes relief from urinary issues after using Ur Kilmer Swamp Root. She reports extreme difficulty with taming urine and frequent nocturnal trips, then notes immediate relief after trying the product and continuing use.

Labor Men Banquet Back Pay From Government

Labor Federation of Labor delegates in San Francisco debate back pay for government work by eight hour rule, defeat citizen alliance criticism, adopt universal labor label, and push arbitration board and women’s auxiliaries. Delegates urge tuberculosis lectures, sea service training, and anti padrone stance. Murder case: Detroit police identify Floyd Harper as shooter of Patrolman Daley in nightly confrontation.

San Francisco Amecan Federation Labor Ick House United States England Canada Boot and Shoe Makers’ Union Duncan Congress Court of Claims Secretary of Commerce and Labor Seamen’s Union Boards of Health Fort Worth Yex Dominion of Canada

Auto mystery cleared in Pelham Parkway crash case

George Mack, chauffeur for Anna Held, is arrested as police say Clemons was struck by Held’s car in the Pelham Parkway wrecks. Clemons, found wrapped in a blanket, survived. Mack admitted speeding at forty miles an hour and fleeing after the impact. Physicians now believe Clemons will recover.

New York George Mack Anna Held Pelham Parkway Jacob Clemons Clemons Beng Home Elis Clemens Mack Flo Loerchront Manhattan Morris Park Locke

Tragic Scuffle Near Hickory Ridge Ends in Death

A man found severely harmed near Shamokin Pennsylvania on November 19 near Hickory Ridge. Police seek the missing head and suspect the man was shot and decapitated to prevent identification. The victim’s hands show no mine worker clues.

Shamokin Jidan Hickory Ridge Bey Mide

Labor Unions a Menace at New Loth Annual Convention

New York reports the Manufacturers' Association of New Loth announces its second annual convention of the Can gens' Industrial Association of America to be held November 29. The statement attacks labor unions as socialistic and disruptive to business.Speakers listed include Frederick V Ing of Chicago, Kirby Groot of Dayton, Qhia W Post of Battle Creek, Ven ToC Crete of Denver, F C XNunemaner of Louisville,Frederick Matton of Indianapolis, Tamer 4 Emery of San Francisco.

New York Manufacturers’ Association of New Loth. mm Cangens’ Industrial Association of America Trederick Ing Hicaga Kirby Groot Dayton Qhia Post of Battle Creek Crete Denver Xnunemaner Louisville Frede Matton

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