Lull in Mukden battles as winter nears. Russians hold
Dispatches report a six week lull with no large engagements, signaling winter truces. British and French observers note Russian buildup in Manchuria ahead of spring campaigns, while small actions persist at night along the front near Sushinpu and Pontiloft Hill.
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Paris
Sylvestre
Manchuria
Mukden
Bluantay Hill
Lone Tree
Pouthoff Hill
Westerday
Sushinpu
Shakhe
Alexieff
Europe
Notices of marriages and deaths in The Washington Post
Notices announce that marriage and death notices in The Washington Post will appear in multiple morning newspapers at no extra insertion or telegraphing cost. The list includes New York Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Record-Herald, and others. In addition, obituaries note specific individuals and funeral details such as dates, places, and interment sites, including Brown, Bailey, Cohen, Downey, and Munroe, with locations in Washington DC, Maryland, and New Jersey, and various cemeteries like Rock Creek and Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo
Collier
Cincinnate Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Zlphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Naitey Milford
Mass
Charles Lincoln
George H
Hannah M. Bailey
Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park
Rock Creek Cemetery
Bowen
Jowna Lew
Gladstone Avenue
Roland Park
Bessie Boyd Bentley
Sayi J. Bowen
Washington
DB. C
Morristown
N. J
New York
Cohen
Moses
Henrietta @Gohep
Eighth Street
Omir Hower Meers
Potomac
Moses Cohen
Fighth Street
D. Downey
Strept Southwest
Jeremian
Mary
Downey
AW Ley
Umbir Lodge
Knights of N. 1
Columbia Lodge
Benety
Wight J
Grhirms
Barghal
Mwardes Turay
Bran Mason Hart
John W. War
Enach
al Heresfter
Fa. m
Hoffman
Ner
Henr
M Street
Alphonto C. Lee
McKre Syphax
Wikita Hubble Mackey
Mackey
Adie
Munroe
Cguree
Washington Univ Uiospitad
Laurdas
Athan
Acon
Fa Nena
Arthur ‘A
Pauline O’ Nei
Reeves
Ert
Reyes
New Northwest
Richmond
Ha Batard Richmond
Elbe
Tts Amond
Waterford
Rescript Relieves Admiral Alexieff as Viceroy in Far East
London dispatch reports from St. Petersburg that an imperial rescript has relieved Admiral Alexieff from the office of viceroy in the far East. The document lauds his past services and awards him the Order of St. George third degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Far East
Supplies for Vladivostok and new Chinese paper
A Nov 26 dispatch from Nagasaki reports twenty steamers arriving at Vladivostok over the past month with coal and sundries. The Russian protected cruiser Bogatyr is afloat and supported by pontoons, while the armored cruiser Gromoboi has twenty five broken frames and will need months to repair. A submarine boat from St. Petersburg has passed trials. harbor mines location is unclear, leading to the sinking of torpedo boat No. 208 and damage to a German steamer. In Chefoo, Japanese authorities publish a biweekly Chinese language paper under Japanese management to win Chinese sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinmintin
Ther
Fidyatun
Shalzhe
Novgorod Hill
Liaoyang
Pontiloft
Lone Tree
Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Bogatyr
Gromoboi
St. Petersburg
Ten Killed in Warsaw Riot Amid Hand to Hand Fighting
Paris reports Warsaw riots organized by the Polish Socialist party as a November 13 protest against conscription. A fierce clash between workers, police, and troops ensued near Grzybowski Place, with revolvers used, ten killed including a student wearing a uniform, a Jewish lad shot, a woman hit in a cab, and about 1400 arrests. The church doors at Grzybowski were stained and closed. a manifesto urged further struggle in the home of socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Paris
Warsaw
Poland
Polish Socialist Party
Grzybowski Place
British coal to Russians stirs Japanese protest in London
Baron Sugematsu and Baron Hayashi in London voiced strong criticism of continued British coal supplies to the Russian Pacific squadron. They urged Britain and Japan to curb contraband trade, stressing the Japan Britain alliance and the need to prevent actions harming allied interests. Hayashi affirmed Sugematsu’s interpretation while noting official limits on details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baron Sugematsu
Ito
Privy Council
Baron Hayashi
Japan
Europe
Russia
England
Far East
Great Britain
Sugematsu
Russians Pass Suez Canal In Neutrality Show
Suez Nov 26 Russian battleships Sissol Veliky and Navarin arrived at Suez, exchanged salutes with Hermione, and anchored in Suez Roads. The division transited the canal without incident, and will sail Sunday at 4 am escorted to Shadwan Island by Egyptian coast guard cruisers. London reports the second Pacific squadron later passed Lowe stoft, signaling each other under searchlights as it steamed south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Sissol Veliky
Voelkersam
Navarin
Port Said
Hermione
Shadwan Island
Red Sea
Abbas
Nour-el-Bahr
Egypt
London
Lowestoft
Second Pacific Squadron
British Ship Cheltenham Condemned by Prize Court
The Supreme Prize Court in St. Petersburg confirmed the seizure of the British steamer Cheltenham and its cargo, taken to Vladivostok after capture in July. The court rejected a request for a cargo commission, deeming no basis to examine contraband weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Supreme Prize Court
Cheltenham
Vladivostok
Avrellan
de Martens
University of St. Petersburg
Kagnakoff
Japanese attack repulsed at Port Arthur, memo from Stoessel
A St. Petersburg dispatch dated November 26 quotes Lieut. Gen. Stoessel saying Japanese forces attacked Port Arthur on November 21 but were repulsed. The message relays Kuropatkin’s transmission confirming the engagement and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Stoessel
Negro Bishop Decorated in Moscow Visit
The metropolitan of St Petersburg awarded a gold cross to Robert Joseph Morgan, an American colored bishop, during his visit to Moscow on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
St Petersburg
Robert Joseph Morgan
Stone's Idea of Party Beliefs in Reorganization
Missouri Senator William Joel Stone urges a positive, progressive Democratic platform and a virile, harmonious party. He cites the 1838 Springfield platform and calls for anti-resistance tactics, aligning party renewal with strong leadership and clear goals. Dockery may return to the House, with rumors he will run in 1906 to reclaim his old seat.
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Missouri
Washington Post
Jefferson City
William Joel Stone
Missouri Democracy
Democratic Party
Springfield
West Indies
A. M. Dockery
Gallatin
House of Representatives
Frank B. Klepper
Dockery
Roosevelts Victory Cited In Missouri Visit At World’s Fair
Dayton Ohio Nov 26 Senator Francis Cockrell of Missouri arrived as guest of Mr and Mrs E F Gallaudet of Oakwood and declined to discuss Roosevelt canal or ICC offers. He praised Roosevelts popularity citing Missouri results and predicted South would grow to love him. He paid tribute to Folk, Missouri governor-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Dayton
Ohio
Francis Cockrell
Missouri
E. F. Gallaudet
Oakwood
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Folk
Roosevelt Wins Illinois With 304 739 Plurality In State
Roosevelt records a state total of 622 745 votes to Parker 28 000 for a statewide plurality of 304 729. In Chicago Roosevelt leads by 109 894 with 206 809 to 88 675. Cook County Roosevelt 229 349 vs Parker 103 472, Roosevelt plurality 126 086. Deneen tops Roosevelt in overall state votes with 634 029 and a 300 047 plurality. Debs 9 225 Swallow 34 759 Watson 6 725. Arkansas canvass gives Parker 64 434 to Roosevelt 46 860 and 17 574 Parker plurality.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Parker
Cook County
City
Deneen
Swallow
Debs
Watson
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Bank Officers Missing as Elkhorn Valley Bank Fails
Oo Nell, Nebraska, November 26 The Elkhorn Valley Bank failed to open yesterday as president Bernard McGreevy and cashier Patrick Hagerty were missing. McGreevy states he owned no bank stock though $3060 stood in his name and says Hagerty overdrew accounts and used depositor funds as dividends. The bank rests with a state examiner while Hagerty reportedly went to Sioux City to seek counsel. Mrs. McGreevy supplied the press with his statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo Nell
Nebr
Elkhorn Valley Bank
Bernard McGreevy
McGreevy
Patrick Hagerty
Hagerty
Sioux City
Gompers Reelected As Labor Leader Amid Seamen Debate
San Francisco Nov 26 Samuel Gompers was almost unanimously reelected president of the American Federation of Labor. One dissenting vote came from Victor Berger who asked his ballot be recorded. The federation chose Frank Morrison as secretary and John Lennon as treasurer for another term. Eight vice presidents were reelected. Kidd and Spencer were not unanimously chosen. The Seamen’s Union proposed drastic reorganization but the committee reports were defeated. The federation plans to meet in Pittsburgh next year after a vote by delegates from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Socialist Democratic Party
Gompers
Frank Morrison
John E. Lennon
James Duncan
John Mitchell
James O'Connell
Max Morris
Thomas I. Kidd
D. A. Hayes
Daniel J. Keefe
William J. Spencer
Kidd
Mr. Spencer
Joseph H. Balhorn
Brotherhood of Painters
Canadian Trade and Labor Council
Committee
Seamen's Union
Aga
International
Longshoremen, Marine, and Transportation Association
Federation
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Toronto
Niagara Falls
White Not Horsewhipped special in The Washington Post
Emporia Kansas reports W Allen White denied horsewhipping tale after an Eastern fake story. He dismisses police protection and continues his law and order campaign as locals recall a mistaken confrontation. In Dunkirk a passenger train collision killed fireman Frank Miller, injuring four others with all expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Emporia
Kans
W. Allen White
Gazette For Law and Order
White
Gazette
Topeka
Dunkirk
Uaxe Shore Limited
Dunkirk Fire Department
Central Avenue Crossing
Frank Miller
John ¥. Kraiger
Charles F. Link
Bred Dentner
Albert Stumm
Kraiger
Mine Promoter Sentenced in Des Moines Case
Des Moines Iowa November 26 Letson Battlett pleaded guilty to using the mails to promote a huge mining swindle and was sentenced to three months in jail and a 300 dollar fine. Balliett who received about 250000 from White Swan stock near Baker City Oregon now faces a new trial after appeals. Balliett reportedly spent most of his fortune fighting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Letson Batlett
United States
Balliett
White Swan
Baker City
Superior Court of Appeals
Ballier
Poll Book Mistakes Stand Court Rules Denver Election Board
The Colorado Supreme Court denied a bid to raise bail for election officials accused of contempt of court and limited the Denver canvassing board from certifying votes while considering appeals to discard ballots from certain precincts. The court orders require the election commission to accept written judge returns even when they conflict with tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Commission
Denver
Colo
State Supreme Court
Republican Party
Denver Elections Committee
Odell Seeks Senate Talk With Higgins Amid Platt Comment
Gov Odell arrived in New York and planned talks with Gov elect Higgins on the United States Senatorship and upcoming legislative issues. He refused to comment on Senator Platts assertion that Senator Depew would be reelected, noting it would disrupt party harmony. Higgins will return next week to confer with Republican leaders on session work. Official Kansas vote totals show 324 588 votes cast for all ballots.
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Platt
Depew
New York
Gov
Odell
Higgins
United States
Senator Platt
Natons
Erect Higgins
Steamer Sunk in East River Sinks Lighter Maria
A Pennsylvania Railroad tug sank the steam lighter Maria of the Old Dominion line in the East River on November 2. Captain Oscar Simonson and five crew were rescued by harbor boats. The Maria carried a cargo of cotton and bagging.
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New York
Maria
Old Dominion Steamship Company
East River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oscar Simonson
Beauty and health advice from Lily and Dr Pierce
A feature discussing the link between health and beauty with Langtry and Mrs Lily, stressing vitality and exercise as keys to youth. It cites Dr. R V Pierce's medical guides and testimonials praising the Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for uterine trouble and general well being.
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Langtry
Lily
People's
Common Sense
RV. Fierce
M. D
R. V- Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Cleared of Murder Charge in Missouri Case
George W. Gay and his son Lester were released by Sheriff Spencer after investigation into the murder of Mrs. Gay last Tuesday. Officers found no link tying them to the crime.
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St. Joseph
George W. Gay
Son Lester
Spencer
Gay
Swamp Root Kidney Cure Promised by Dr Kilmer
Hundreds suffer kidney trouble unseen while a cure is advertised by Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root a remedy for kidney liver and bladder. A Washington Sunday Post promo claims testimonials and free samples to prove its value with address in Binghamton New York.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
Washington Sunday Post
Mp Root
Kisney
Densmore Widow Helen Densmore Dead at 71
Mrs Helen Densmore wife of Dr Emmett Densmore Brooklyn manufacturer died Nov 6 from natural causes after acute indigestion. She helped found the Natural Food Society of London and supported Mrs Florence Maybrick’s case. Also mentions Rotoli the composer and other obituaries from Boston London and Wilmington with dates Nov 26.
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New York
Helen Dens
Yaore
Emmett Densmore
Brooklyn
Licensed to Marry in a Mountain State Court
Robert Bates and Christine Shetean headline a list of marriage licenses issued. Fenton Bell of Hyattaville Maryland weds Mary Collins Foreman. Leo Evans of Baltimore weds Corai Fierstine of Lebanon Pa. Frank Albinson weds Susie Hartney. Norria Jones weds Illa Woodard.
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Robert ¥. Bates
Christine Shetean
Fenton C. Bell
Hyattaville
Mary Collins Foreman
Leo H. Evans
Baltimore
Corai. Fierstine
Lebanon
Frank J. Albinson
Susie L. Hartney
Norria W. Jones
Illa N. Woodard
Health Office Record of Begging Campus Indians Appeal in San Diego
24 hour health office report lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses including Walter N. Boggs Andrew J. Brooks George A. Carter Joane C. Hopkins Jennie Jackson Mary Jackson Henry Jones Milton S Koontz Jr Eliza Mahoney Ruins Raffate George White Edward P. Winfield and notes an appeal from Los Angeles to President Roosevelt dated Nov 2 seeking action for starving campus Indians in San Diego County.
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Walter N. Boggs
Andrew J. Brooks
George A. Carter
Walter Davis
Casualty Hospital
Joane C. Hopkins
Providence Hospital
Jennie Jackson
St. Nw
Mary Jackson
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Linshinpu
Nanganza
Wlmanstrand
Kourokis
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Kuroki
Thireday
Walter Edgar Bauto
Fifteenth Street
Daugher
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Phon AM
William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
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Main 131
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R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
Madious Chapel
North
John R. Wright
Tenth Street
George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol
Czar
Chefoo
Suez Canal
Stone
Cockrell
Illinois
Kansas
Letson Batliett
Rome
Henry
Jack Bone
Z. T. Hall
Courtney Baker
Cave Spring
Bob Sutherland
Supreme Court
Dobbs Ferry
Hastings
Dobbs Perry
Henry Sidenberg
William Welsh
Yonkers
Jopeka
Kan
A. Collins
John Baldwin
Philadelphia
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Pretoria
Hamburg
Dover
Minnetonka
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Plymouth
Cherbourg
Kreonland
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Chérbourg
Etruria
Havre
la Touraine
Lucantz
Queenstown
Melrose
Brass
Fi. G. Richardson
Helen Densmore
Maybrick
Boston
Augusto Rotoli
Back Bay
Mr. Rotoli
Lucchesi
Margherita
Rotell
Cudarlo
Masie
Victor Emmanuel
Spain
Portugal
Hotoli
Marta Negri
Francesca
Carolina
Elizabeth Daniels
Carrie, Daniels
Hammersmith
Eugene Delon Daniels
Michigan
Dent
Taylor
Richmond Road
Wilmington
Del
Alexis I. Dupont
E. I. Dupont de Nemours Company
Worcester
Msgs
Alfred Wayne
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Columbia
Somerville
Jonathan Kewn
Massachusetts
Marblehead
Wallace Kirk
James 8. Kirk & Co
Kirk
Health Office Record
Kalon
Marschins
Caliornia Agric
Main
Stieff
Exporce
M.stiff
Marage
Wateroome
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