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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1904

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Parker Takes Wold Office In New York Hotel

New York Oct 8 Judge Parker entertains reporters at the Hotel Seville private reception room revealing a political workshop in his Rosemont study. He plans to spend much time in New York to stay in touch with the campaign and absorb details from local workers and markers. Campaign talks focus on general plans while avoiding questions on policy. Nearby leaders including Norm Mack and Gord Meyer discuss New York strategy and cross-state efforts with Parker.

New York Judge Parker National Committee Callara Judge Father Reid Jules Judge Parker Jurg Parker Fsipus Normin F Mack Meek Vought Igs Wid Marennet Hin Rere We Mack Cmmittes Ulge Parker Gord Meyer New York State Willlam S. Roche Bureau of Mack Mollan Chicago John P Hopkine Hunuia Democracy Cop O Donnell Colorado Goverors Qhit Jean Howell Cobb Juneau Alaska Far Northwest

Democratic Speakers Tour Details and Party Strategy

The Democratic headquarters list speakers and engagements across states from October 3 to 16. John Sharp Williams will speak in Louisville on Thursday night, Edward M Shepard and Francis Burton Garrison in Syracuse Wednesday, Bird and Coler in Hartford Wednesday, J Hamilton Leavis in Indiana from October 6, and John A Smith of New Jersey discussed organizing Democratic clubs while backing the national ticket.

New York Democratic John Sharp Williams Louisville Edward M Shepard Francis Burton Garrison Syracuas NY Bird Coler Jobin Sd Crosby Martford

Democratic Party to mobilize in Indiana and draft speakers

Democratic headquarters announce plans to leave for Indiana to oversee campaign efforts. A conference in New York with national figures led to invitations for a raification meeting at Convention Hall on October 12 featuring Henry G. Davis, John G. Carlisle, Gov. Montague, Sen. Gorman, Sen. Daniel, Thomas F. Grady, W. Rourke Cochran, Stewart Walker, and Isidor Rayner among others.

James L. Norris Fred Kelley District Central Committee New York Gorman Maryland Convention Hall Henry G. Davia John G. Carlie Guv Montague Virginia Senator Gorman Senator Daniel Thomas F Grady W Rourke Cochran Stewart Walker West Virginia Isidor Rayner

Connecticut Town Elections Show Local Shifts in Party Power

New Haven dispatch notes Democrats gain one town while Republicans gain two in Connecticut. Local results show minimal partisan conflict, with shifts in towns including Norwalk, South Norwalk, Litchfield, New London, and Waterbury. Turnout described as among the smallest in years.

New Haven Conn Democrats Ucense Tella Connecticut notNeen Hamden Litchfield Norwalk South Norwalk Charles 1 Dow Edward Barrett George H Buxton F. B Smith Repubicang New London Middlesax County Chatham Bethany Southbury Waterbury Tolland Groton Litchfeld New Milford Fairfield Redding Greenwich Hartford County Bristol Middlesex Durham Coventry Ellington Bolton Waterford Warren

Shaw to Open in New York Campaign Tour Dates

The Republican National Committee lists speakers for Secretary Shaw including John Thurston of Nebraska New Jersey and John Barrett minister to Panama with events in New York Connecticut and New Jersey across October. Shaw opens in New York Cawego October 10 then visits Ohio Indiana West Virginia and several towns in New Jersey Connecticut and New York ending a Connecticut run with stops October 11 12 13 before remaining in New York until October 4.

New York Republican National Committee John M Thurston Nebraska New Jersey Clark Carr Bravis Derby Conn Moody Newport Camden Waterbury John Barrett Panama Jersey City Norwich Stamford Rockville Shaw Cawego Dayton Ohio Indianapolis Parkersburg W. Va Point Pleasant Hinton W Va Ogdensburg Watertown Paterson Trenton N J Baratoga Connecticut New London Meriden

Delaware Republicans Move Toward Single State Ticket

A Philadelphia dispatch reports that both Union and Regular Republicans in Delaware acknowledge a tacit agreement toward a unified ticket. The proposed slate includes Governor William W Lobdell, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Parker, Congressman Hiram R Burton, Attorney General Robert H Richards, State Treasurer Thomes Curry, Insurance Commissioner George W Dicke, and George W Marshall as US Senator, with parties split across Union and Regular designations.

Philadelphia Dover Del Union Wilmington Thomas Parker Congress Hiram R Burton Lewes Robert H. Richards Thomes Curry Greenwood George WH Dicke Smyrna US For George WW. Marshall Milford Cnton

La Follette Men Refuse Meeting for Cannon

La Follette Wisconsin faction clashes with national committee as Mar nette county committee refuses to arrange a meeting for Speaker Cannon. Governor’s followers welcome Cannon but oppose Quarles accompanying him on tour, threatening to turn down Cannon. The dispute has been referred to the La Follette state central committee.

la Follette Cannon Washington Post Milwaukee Wia Wisconsin National Committee Marnette la Follette State Central Committee Wiscongin Quarlesme Quarles Fotnt Comfort Norfolk Newport News Kineton 7Th St Sigumers York Boston

Hoke Smith Praises Schurz Letter on Roosevelts Speech

Hon. Hoke Smith of Atlanta assails Roosevelt and praises Carl Schurz in Charlotte, urging that Democratic strength will grow. He argues Cleveland’s gold standard policy, cites party records, and warns that Roosevelt’s actions threaten the South’s peace while promoting improper power.

Washington Charlotte N. C Hoke Smith Atlanta Cleveland Smith Judge Parker Moses Ita Carl Schurz Behurs United States Lean Overman Democratc Thomas Jefferson Harrison Treasury Roosevelt National Treasury

Bryan Opens Nebraska Campaign In Merchants Speech

Omaha dispatch reports William J Bryan touring Nebraska in October launching a four week drive with stops at Gretna and South Omaha. He defends his stance in the Democratic party, attacks the Republican stance on labor and the army, and rebukes Roosevelt as a "god of war" while stressing platform gaps on money policy and income tax.

Roosevelt Judge Parker Cannon McKinley Ohio Dia Cleveland Atntananan Omaha Nebr William J Bryan Nebraska Gretna South Omaha Bryan St. Louie Parker Stous Democratic Party Republican Party Immerlaliam Gort Black

Nominated in New York Democratic Candidates for Congress

The New York and Brooklyn Democratic district conventions nominated several candidates. In the Fifteenth and Thirteenth districts the nominees included W Bourke Cochran and Cherlea A Towne, with other districts naming William Gulzer Ruvench, W. Randolph Searst, Franklin Leonard, Jacob Ruppert Jr, M Francis Loughman, and Joseph A Goulden. In Kings County many district slates were set, naming Lindsey Ephraim Brk Frank Wilson Rosch Baker and Fitzgerald. Cochran spoke in the Twelfth district denouncing Republicans and arguing over lynching in the South. He remarked that since Lincoln no Republican president or statesman has earned popular regard.

Charles Saventeanth Franklin Leonard Joseph A. Goulden Kings County Brooklyn George GH. Lindsey Ephraim Brk Pourth Frank Wilson Wtt John J Rosch Robert Baker Geventh John J. Fitzgerald Cochran South Lincoln

Smith's Advice to Mormons at St George Conference

President Joseph Smith of the Mormon Church distanced reports claiming he urged Gentile deals. He said his remarks urged steady settlement, not relocation, and referenced repurchasing land sold years ago. He noted Southern Utah should stay put as rail access would improve markets. St George is remote, with a Mormon-dominated population.

Salt Lake City Utah St George Joseph Smith Mormon Church Quesan Smith South

Rockwood Hoar Nominated for Third District Seat

Worcester Mass Oct 3 The Republican convention for the Third Congressional district nominated Rockwood Hoar son of the late Senator Hoar by acclamation for Representative Calvin D Palee of South Bristol was nominated Presidential elector before the dissolution of the convention the delegates paused with bowed heads in respect to Senator Hoar

Worcester Mass Roadkwood Hoar Hoar Calvin D Palee South

Lady Curzen Improves as London Doctors Return from Dover

Welmer Castle Oct 4 Lady Curzen continues to make good progress. Her mother Mrs L Lester of Chicago arrived yesterday and has been allowed to assist. Sir Thomas Barlow and Dr Watson Cheyne, summoned from London, have returned to Dover. The Vaderland brought Mrs Levi Wear and Miss Nannie Leiter to Dover, where they were met by the mayor and escorted to Walmer Castle.

Lester Miss Lester Dover Lesters Walmer Castle

Terrible Artillery Duels at Port Arthur Amid Fierce Fighting

Nagasaki cable reports terrors of Port Arthur as Japanese bombardments and sorties against Russian forts continued from September 19. Japanese tunnel work was completed and used. Russian counterattacks and heavy losses described. Waterworks hit and redoubts fiercely contested. Stoessel proclaims Russian defense heroic as battles extend toward Mukden with ongoing small outpost skirmishes.

London Daily Telegraph Nagasaki Saya Port Arthur Kanagawa Chefoo Stossel Poggorcky Sychaff Mukden

Parker Active in Campaign

Parker campaigns vigorously as part of the political race with endorsements and public appearances noted in today’s regional update. Nearby updates include journalistic highlights from North Carolina and Maryland while observers discuss postwar reconstruction and civic topics.

Buried Under Tons of Ore Near Carterville

Four men killed and two seriously injured in a Carterville mine collapse caused by a slick head. Victims include Morgan, president of Morgan Mining Co., and Harris Jr. of Carterville. Nineteen others rescued, with relief crews of about one hundred. Information ties Morgan to Boston and New York connections.

Cartersville Ro P Morgan Morgan Mining Company Carterville James Harris, Jr. White Carteraville Robert Howto Morgan Boston New York M Morgan Ralph Barber Mr. le A Fralek

Powder Mill Explosion Kills Two in Scranton Area

In Scranton Pennsylvania today a Dupont De Nemours powder plant near Peckville exploded killing two men Richard Hashey of Jotaup and Walter Allsworth of Olyphant. The blast blew feet and sides of the men away and fire followed as nearby mills responded. This marks the fifth major blast at these mills in twenty years with four fatal incidents in the last four years.

Scranton Hyan Seplokian Corning Dupont-De Nemours Powder Company Peckville Richard Hashey Jotaup Walter Allsworth Olyphant Peckptie

Boy Burned To Death In Miami Boarding House Fire

In Miami Florida on October 3 a fire in Mia M E Johnsons boarding house at Avenue D and Ninth Street killed sixteen year old Oliver Johnson. Occupants escaped by leaping from a second story window while Johnson perished attempting the stairs. J A Singleton,Hultman of Palm Beach and Hart suffered burns to hip shoulder legs and hands respectively while others were seriously hurt.

Miami Fla Mia M E Johnson Avenue D Ninth Street Oliver Johnson Olver Johnson Singeton Hultn Palm Beach Mr. Hart

Eight Skeletons Found Near Sparta Michigan

In Sparta sixteen miles north of Grand Rapids, eight skeletons were unearthed by three hunting youths. A bullet was found in each skull, suggesting victims of early highwaymen in a former wild region.

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Murderer Foster Ends Own Life in Virginia Attic

In Chambersburg Virginia on October 3 William Foster, accused murderer Blaine Whiting, died by his own hand inside his Green Castle home. Joseph Conrad located Foster in the large house and raised the alarm as a posse closed in. Foster shot himself before officers could enter, after a $400 reward was posted for his arrest.

Chambersburg William Foster Blaine Whiting Green Castle Foster Big Home Joseph Conrad

Fatal quarrel kills Dublin county official in Georgia

Ort 3 J B Hathaway superintendent of the county chain gang was shot and killed this morning by Earl Camp a prominent young lawyer Camp says Hathaway was intoxicated and blocked a woman on the street The confrontation led to Camp firing five times while Hathaway stood over him Camp surrendered to police Solomon Hathaway brother of the dead man sought an indictment against Camp The incident follows a report line about auctions and storage services at end.

Dublin J. B. Hathaway Earl Camp Camp Hathaway Solomon Hathaway Gectien

Payne Near Death as Stimulus Treatments Continue

Postmaster General Payne hovered near death at dawn as doctors fought sinking spells with powerful stimulants. A late day bulletin said he held his own but remained very weak with heart action sustained only by stimulants, family and officials crowding the bedside and President Roosevelt visiting.

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