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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1904

Page

3

Rumors of Sea Action Near Port Arthur Grow

Dispatches from Mukden report unusual activity and a possible clash near Port Arthur with four Russians killed and two captured while Japanese forces pressed forward. A naval engagement remains unconfirmed though rumors persist of blockading vessels and a potential sortie by Port Arthur. London reports no confirmation and notes quiet repairs and flour price drops at Port Arthur.

Port Arthur Mukden Atreeta Tucadig Comegrk Venta Peterstairg Far Commission Mukdenohae Kiopatkin Acuma Mont Fellade Muka Thos Hunlipou Tadousaripou Admiralty London Associated Press Wiren Chefoo Nme Daily Telegraph

Notice of Marriage and Death Notices Across Newspapers

A fragmented notice references marriage and death notices across several newspapers including Tha Wawhiog and the Pioneer Press. It lists various papers such as the Boston Herald and Cleveland Plain Dealer and mentions applications and charges associated with notices.

Sewos PR Times Pyoreay Elpeal Snape Enquirer Racopd Herald Phils LP H . Bev Soopalt Vioneer Press Mass Sufi Teese Clevelasno Plain Dealer

Licensed To Marry In A Long List Of Local Notices

A fragmented society column records numerous nuptials and obituaries. Entries name flfirtlike marriages and deaths across towns including Huntingdon and New York, with dates in 1904 and references to churches, residents, and family members in terse obituary lines.

Health Office Records Deaths Summary

Fragmented OCR lists multiple death records with ages and places. Entries mention Samuel Predi To and Faye Marexret Gallaghan among others, with ages spanning from two to sixty plus years, and hospital or city associations such as Takoma, Washington, and Mage Wayne Anineton Hotel. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Samuel Predi Faye Marexret Gallaghan le Genel Thomas Larkhall Hos Charen Mahemetis Roet Wayne Treet Frevident Hospital Takoma Stowatta Smawet Pat Nw de Seiga Washington

District Democrats Plan Ratification Meeting

District Democrats finalize plans for a ratification meeting to be held Wednesday evening October 12 at Convention Hall. A Baltimore visit by the Vice Presidential nominee precedes the event with Jackson Democratic Club welcome. 2000 tickets will be issued for public admission and key speakers include Gorman Grady Montague McLean Poe and Warfield with possible Davis appearance.

Convention Hall Parker Davis Baltimore Washington Baltimore and Ohio Jacksonians Norrin Democratic Central Committee Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest J. Fred Kelley Senator Gorman Thomas F. Grady Tammany Hall Gov Montague Virginia John F. McLean Stewart Walker West Virrginia John P. Poe Maryland Warfield John G. Carlisle Henry G. Davia

Pauline Hall McLellan Sues Brokers Over 700 Shares

Pauline Hall McLellan known as Pauline Tall sues Andras Floyd and Frank Crawford of Floyd Crawford Co in New York Supreme Court seeking 6000 for stocks she gave them April 15 to manage. She claims the brokers failed to return the stocks or cash after demanding them back, resulting in their arrest and release on 1000 bond.

New York Pauline Hall McLellan Pauline Tall Andras Floyd Frank Crawford Floyd, Crawford ®& Co Supreme Court McLellan Pennsylvania Lake Erie

Murder by Robbers at Gratiot Saloon in Detroit

William Herman, 22, a bartender, found dead in the basement of a Gratiot avenue saloon. His throat cut after a night shift. cash register looted. Porter and piano player arrested. John Walker later detained with $20 in silver and the murdered man’s gold watch. Walker linked to John Congdon, a former porter, now suspected in the affair.

Detroit Midh William Herman Gratiot Avenue Herman John W Walker Randolph Street Walker Bu Teau John Congdon Congdon Milwaukee Jake Dussetd

Death by own action ruled in Minnie Harmening case

Minnie Harmening of Patentine Illinois was found dead in a barn. Her brother John Harmening admitted discovering the hanging and hiding the rope to shield parents from suicide. A coroner's jury ruled the death self inflicted, though the father contests the finding. Shaw spoke at a Parkersburg rally on tariff and trust issues.

Chicago Minnie Harmening Patentine, I John Harmening Euiside

Okuma Warns of Prolonged War and Massive Costs

Tokyo address to United Clearing House members predicts a two year war cost of about 1.1 trillion with per capita share around 20 dollars. He cites Russian corruption, notes Russian losses yet vast resources, and urges Japan to conserve strength while preparing for heavy sacrifices. Prefectural officials cut expenses, relief funds confirmed as safe and earning interest.

Progressive Party Tokyo Clearing House Tokyo United Clearing House of Count Okuma Japan Obuma Stoersel Port Arthur East Asia Russia Europe William Okuma Yamamoto Bank of Japan Imperial Relief Society Matsukata Tacuye

Taft Defends Philippines Costs and GOP Unity Messaging

Taft argues costs for the Philippines up to May 192 were under 169 million and total obligations, with treaty payments, total under 489 million, keeping annual US expense under five million. He says civil government is self sustaining and criticizes Parker and Davis for overstating costs. Beveridge lauds youth support for Roosevelt and Republican policy, urging a cooperative 30 day club campaign and outlining National Republican League leadership and platform unity.

United States Philippines Judge Parker Davis Parker Phil 'Ippines Beveridge Taft

Nominated for Congress in multiple districts

Reports from various cities on October nominations for Congress. John A. Noland and J Duncan Adams receive Republican nominations in South Carolina districts. Democrats nominate Harvey Bell in New York Yonkers district and Isaac Blandy in Troy. Other nominations include Harrison W. Coley in Oneida and Michael Driscoll’s renomination in Syracuse.

Charleston D. C John A. Noland Congress South Carolina Columbia S.C Greenville J Duncan Adams J.T. Johnson Mayeville Kentucky John B. Bennett Samuel J. Pugh Covington New York Harvey Bell Yonkers Troy Isaac C Blandy Twenty-second Oneida Twenty-ninth Harrison W. Coley Orelda Syracuse Michael Driscoll Springfield Mais Fredrek A Gillet Lynn Mass William A. Kelley Big James B. Otis Brockton William C. Lovering

Port Arthur Blockade Shifts as Japanese Learn Supplies Arrive

Reports from Tokyo say a junk laden with provisions was captured as it attempted entry to Port Arthur harbor. Despite vigilance, many junks reach Russian lines at landing points along the peninsula by night, aided by guns and mine fields.

Port Arthur Tokyo Oct Tsingtau

Death of Ira Davenport as Republican Gubernatorial Candidate

Rochester reports Ira Davenport of Bath died at Riverside Bath aged sixty three from a complication of diseases. Davenport, a wealthy Western New York figure, served ten years in public office including state senator comptroller and U S congressman. Additional notices include death of Rev Thomas R Pynchon former Trinity College president in New Haven aged eighty two and Charles J Barker veteran publisher in Burlington Iowa aged seventy eight. Also shipping notices from Plymouth Cherbourg and sailings from Liverpool and Teutonate arrivals. Populist initiative seen in Ohio with Dr H B Reemlin of Cincinnati filing petition to place the Populist State ticket on the ballot.

New York Rochester Ira Davenport Bath Riverside Davenport Congress New Haven Conn Thomas R. Pynchon Trinity, College Hartford Burlington Iowa Charles J.barker Burlington Gazette Ohio Columbus HB. H. Reemlin Cincinnati Secretary of State

Republican National Committee Narrows Campaign Materials Contracts

The Republican National Committee decided to stop entering new contracts for campaign materials and shift to meetings and voter engagement. Preparatory work for the campaign has circulated literature and a large supply remains to meet demands as speakers are assigned for the next two to three weeks. Thomas B. Watson of the Peoples Party spoke in Hoboken and Jersey City, maintaining strong health and voice amid claims of waning strength while attacking both major parties.

Republican Committee New York Republican National Committee Thomas B. Watson Peoples Party Hoboken Jersey City

New York Elections Face Corruption Probe Over Naturalizations

State Superintendent Morgan sent a letter to Tammany Hall alleging widespread naturalization fraud tainting New York elections. He said certificates were fraudulently obtained through both state and federal courts and pledged a legal, methodical probe before the 1X4 general election, offering justice to unlawfully certified individuals.

New York Law Committee of Tammany Hall Morgan Supreme Court Gildersielve

Heflin Reaffirms Jocular Bomb Comment in Booker Washington Talk

Congressman Heflin issued a card defending his claim that a hypothetical bomb during a meeting of Roosevelt and Booker Washington would cause little harm. He says the remark was jocular and sticks to his view on using influence over black voters to oppose Booker Washington if he runs. Ex-Gov William C. Oates adds that Heflin and district leaders should tone down the lurid talk to avoid angering Northern and Eastern Democrats.

Washington Ves Montgomery Ala Heflin Roosevelt Booker Washington William C Oates District Executive Committee Heftin

Princeton Republican Rally Addresses Students at Princeton University

A Princeton University rally drew 690 students as Prof H A Garfield son of the late President delivered the principal address. He urged students to vote for the Republican ticket only if it matches their views and praised the party as constructive progress. The student campaign organization was formed with W H Bayen Jr as president.

H. A. Garfield Addreasea Sor Princeton N. J Dot Princeton University H. A Garfield Garfield W H. Bayen, Jr D ‘Ayne

Republicans Hope For Strife Yet Conventions In Massachusetts

Boston October details a divided state Republican scene as candidates for state treasurer are named including John J Whipple Hilisha T Brewster Elisha T Harvell and Mayor Arthur B Chapin. A resolution panel wrestles with Canadian reciprocity amid calls from Rep Sarowell McCall and Boston Chamber of Commerce, with Bates Guild Parker Turner Moody set for renomination and party leadership spoken of through the convention.

Boston Mass Tremont Temple John J Whipple Brockton Hilisha T. Brewster Springfeld Elisha T Harvel John L. Bates Wi Tdeat Curtis Guild, Jr William M. Olin Herbert Parker Lancaster Henry A Turner Malden United States Wiliam H. Moody

Democrats In Harmony Ahead Of Massachusetts Convention

Boston state convention outlook favors unity with little opposition as leaders’ prearranged plans appear set. William L Douglass of Brockton named governor nominee with Johnny Crosby of Pittsfield in second place. ticket likely includes Henry L Schaefer, Edmund D Codwan, John Pleahy, and Francois Pettrault in key statewide posts.

Massachusetts Boston Mass Committee On William L. Douglass Brockton Jonny Crosby Pittsfield Stute Henry L. Schaefer Winchester Edmund D Codwan John Pleahy Francois Pettrault South Grid

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery touted for health gains

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce of Buffalo and his Golden Medical Discovery as a natural cure using herbs and roots to restore stomach health and nourish the body. It claims permanent relief for stomach and liver troubles tied to bowel issues and invites readers to request a copy of a medical adviser by sending 21 cents for a 100 page booklet.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce Justice of the Peace Lexia Wea Sidinkas Oetice Common Sense

Fanning in Indianapolis Denies Western Headquarters

Joseph T. Fanning arrived from New York as agent of National Democratic Chairman Thomas Taggart. He said no Western headquarters will be established while he is there and offered support to State Chairman O'Brien and County Chairman Clark. Senator Scott urged protection and warned Democrats would ruin industries if elected, praising Roosevelt and Fairbanks.

Mr Parker Republe Theodore Roosevelt Taggart Indianapolis Ind Joseph T. Fanning New York Thomas Taggart National Democratic O'Brien Clark Scott

Rhode Island Socialists Reveal State Ticket

Providence report lists the Socialistic Labor party ticket announced today with Governor Peter McDermott and Lieutenant Governor Thomas F. Gerrick as candidates for the state race, along with Secretary of State Henry ONeill, amid a July political backdrop.

Providence Wine Socialistic Labor Party Peter McDermott Thomas F. Gerrick Henry O'Nell Frovi

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