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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
1
Postmaster General Payne remains critically ill as doctors in Baltimore apply stimulation to the heart and monitor faint improvements. President and Mrs Roosevelt, along with family members, were kept informed as specialists from Johns Hopkins and Baltimore teams converge, while Major figures like Secretary Hitchcock and Acting Secretary Loomis await developments.
Towanda on September 30 reports police released three confessions from seven suspects in the alleged murder and arson of Maggie Benjamin Johnson and ten year old Annie Benjamin on September 18 at Macedonia. Bigler Johnson and others describe killings and alibis as authorities prepare for the November grand jury.
Cuban officials and manufacturers denounce the U S Treasury decision in the cigar stamp case as unjust to Cuban interests. They question protecting U S manufacturers over Cuban brands and may brand clear boxes with Made in Havana to show origin. The Cuban government may not lodge formal representations in Washington.
Funeral arrangements set after the death of United States Senator George Frisbie Hoar at 1:35 a m. Friends, family, and officials gather as flags fly half mast. President Roosevelt and Governor Bates send condolences. services planned at Unity Church with Rev Hale officiating. Body to lie in state at City Hall before interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Carrie Nation and three companions smashed two plate glass windows at Mahan Wholesale Supply warehouse in Wichita. They were arrested and remain in jail. Also reports a draw in a twenty round bout between Joe Gans and Joe Walcott in San Francisco, and local steamer and hunting ad copy for Norfolk and Newport News.
At the Universal Congress of Lawyers in St Louis, Everett P Wheeler of New York argued private property devastation during war as a direct injury to the pillagers. Sir William Kennedy urged limits on recognizing foreign divorce decrees. A dome accident postponed sessions as glass fell. the event prompted a pause before resuming. The gathering mourned United States Senator George F Hoar.
Judge Parker and Senator Gorman held talks in New York on a broad reconciling program to unite Democratic factions. Parker planned a return to the city and anticipated speeches with Mayor McClellan to bolster campaign unity ahead of the wedding of Katherine Martin to Robert Livingston. In Esopus Parker attended his ward’s wedding, while other notes mention Judge Parker meeting leaders and planning Northwest campaign outreach.
Inated Scott, Republican candidate for the Third district two years ago, is noted. Ogdensburg N reports Capt Henry Holland nominated by the Democratic Convention for the Twenty-sixth district. Klein N notes the Democratic Congressional Committee of the Thirty seventh district nominating Dr B McClure of Allegany for Representative.
New York September 30 ex President Cleveland will not speak during the campaign. George F Parker of the Democratic National Committee says reports of Cleveland going on the stump are without authority from him or the committee. Parker adds Cleveland will use his pen and other proper channels to promote Democratic success while health permits and will not give speeches at any time or place.
A terrific flood struck Trinidad Colorado and the valley along the Las Animas River, flooding more than thirty blocks two to three feet deep. Electric and gas plants flooded, leaving the city dark, while several bridges and the Santa Fe depot were destroyed. Losses mount as rail lines and telegraph services fail and residents rescue families from rising waters.
President Roosevelt told Representative Cooper of Wisconsin he will not participate in the factional dispute within the Republican party there. Cooper said the President reaffirmed this policy and expects Wisconsin Republicans to back the national ticket despite local factional differences.
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia September 23 notes that Edwards, previously Gaines opposing nominee in the Third Congressional district, announced he will run as an independent Republican after a factional split favored Gaines at a separate convention in Hinton. The GOP committee decision labeled Gaines the regular nominee, while Edwards challenges the outcome.
Today’s issue highlights a near death for Postmaster Payne, discussions by lawyers on Sherman’s March, Onama’s moves, and a two bank merger for intervention in the Congo. Also features political gossip, naval matters, and campaign booklets tied to the period.
Secretary of State Joan Hay is to remain headed at the State Department if Roosevelt is elected, according to President Senyimm Ide Wheeler of the University of California, who spoke in Chicago. Wheeler relayed Roosevelt’s approval and noted voters will welcome Hay’s continuation amid looming international questions in the next two to three years. He said hopes for Hay’s stay ease fears of a possible withdrawal from office for a quieter scholarly life.
Havana September 20—The Senate debated a proposed decoration against President Palma's decree directing street dress uniforms for Cuban officials and allies. The debate favored the policy. an American diplomat abroad spoke, arguing the precedent should apply across America. A vote was taken.
In Wellsville Ohio on September 3, over one thousand employees of the Pennsylvania Northwest and Southwest systems left service tonight following a new area order. No worker hired after age thirty five will be retained. those hired before thirty five may keep positions. Roughly fifty Cleveland and Pittsburgh line workers could also be displaced at midnight.
Mrs Albert Fueht of Philadelphia testified in Yorkville Police Court that Charles D Castleman struck her in Central Park, robbed her jewelry, and was later linked to pawnshops by detectives. Rehl identified her property. Castleman held on $204 bond.
A Paris to Havre mail train robbery yesterday evening resulted in the opening of ninety bags containing American mail and various international sacks. Authorities suspect insiders aided the thieves, who boarded the car after departure and fled before officials could recover the items. The loss excludes official American mail and bank correspondences. a similar attempt was reported a week earlier on the same train.
Reports from Tangier describe the murder of the Arzila governor, once close to the ex-wartime minister El Meebht, by tribesmen in revenge for imprisonments. The attackers freed prisoners and struck royal alarm at Aziz, while Tangier authorities sought support from the Sultan’s forces to quell the unrest. Berlin reports Herr Barkmeyer of Kiel Shipbuilding Works has been arrested on alleged irregularities, with directors alleging military crew sales. further details reference Harpers Ferry Charlestown and Winchester and a planned October 2 departure for a country outing.
Dispatches from Gen Sakharoff report Russian successes in several skirmishes near Mukden and Yentai Mines as Japanese concentrations build west of the Liao River. Gen Kuroki asserts Japan’s military organization remains efficient. Oyama advances eastward with forces around Sinninjin and Singbevno.
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