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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

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Renewed Battle Rumors As Russian Force Repositions

Reports from Tokyo and St. Petersburg indicate Muled lines shift as Kuropatkin contemplates another move toward Lone Tree Hill. Emperor Nicholas remains confident, pledging support and reinforcements while observers note Japan’s gains are offset by strategic caution.

Lone Tree Hill Tokyo St. Petersburg Yamada Czar Associated Press Nicholas Vellehka Wilh Kuropathin Oyama I Velitchka Kuropatkin Gena Oku Nodzu Hun

Baltic Fleet Divides For Far East Coaling Plan Amid War Rumors

The Baltic fleet is said to split with torpedo craft and small vessels using the Suez route toward Aden and Singapore while the battleships head toward the Cape for coaling. Reports cite the Maocrl King incident and a renamed Maori King to be used as a storeboat, with further notes on pacific squadron movement and possible early departure for Japan.

Tomdon Times Washington Pant London Times' Insurance Cor Far East Cadiz Yong Suez Adenana Singapore Cape South Wales Aden Zenziber Liverpoo River Platte L’esperancé Japan Copenhagen Grest Belt Cattegat Bkan Associated Press St. Petersburg Suez Canal Cape of Good Hope Jakovleff Petropavlovsk Berlin Hilel Fonda Union Trust & Storage Co

Roosevelt faces strong odds in race as funds sway

Democratic managers plan a final drive to elect Parker and Davis, amid New York financiers backing Roosevelt and rejecting terms with Wall Street. Republicans claim a Roosevelt victory is near, with bets favoring him 4 to 1 and uncertainty over New York's outcome.

Roosevelt New York Parker Davis Aftairs Hoguevelt Mr. Roosevelt New York State

Roosevelt Chance Falls Short In Uncertain Campaign

The report notes Roosevelt could still win if distant states align, while New York losses threaten Parker. Democrats view West Virginia and Indian country as battlegrounds near the end of the race. The view across the nation remains divided with some doubt about support in the President’s state and party strength locally.

New York Roosevelt Democratic National Committee Judge Parker Parker Campaten Indiana West Virginia Ines Taggart Hill Ladere Hoosier Bryan Smith New Jersey Davis Gorman Maryland Henry G. Davis Intermountain States Figgina New York State

Parker Guest of Honor Dinner at New York Democratic Club

Judge Parker attended a dinner hosted by State Senator Victor J Dowling at the Democratic Club in New York City. Guests included Sonn 3B McDonald, Gabriel Murphy, Cord Meyer, Willem Rodle, and officials from Connecticut politics discussed campaign prospects. Other visitors included General Nelson A Miles Representative B J Bowers and A Zind graf f of Dallas.

New York Democratic Club Dowling Ctt Judge Parker Victor J .Dowling Sonn McDonald Gabn Charles F. Murphy Cord Meyer Willem & Rodle Senator Dowling Connecticut Democratic Party William F. Sheehan Col Dante La—mont Thomas F. Ryan Gin. Nelson A. Miles B. J. Bowers Mississippi Zindgraff Dallas Tex

Smith Upholds Roosevelt at Fulton Republican Meeting

Former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia addressed a large Republican mass meeting in Fulton condemning the Democratic party as obstructive. He praised Roosevelt on Panama and imperial policy and warned Parker could have drawn the nation into complications.

Devern Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Fulton Roosevelt Panama Panama Canal Jefferson Washington Jackson Judge Parker United States Council Table of the Nations McKinley China

Cannon Continues Tour and Political Meetings

Kingwood West Virginia speakers Carman and Congressman Bede spoke to Preston County crowds on a special car, praising Dayton’s congressional work and noting Cannon’s tariff discussion. In Grafton an enthusiastic meeting followed. New York reports a Odell Pratt and Depew Senatorship rumor denied. state conditions cited. District carpets and household effects auction listed by Brown Tolson at 103 Hataw.

Kingwood W. Va Carman Congressman Bede Preston County Cannon Dayton Congress J. Adam Bede Minnesota Grafton New York Black Odell Pratt Depew Atv A. m Hataw Brown & Tolson Auni Towers

Vail declines to run for Congress in Twenty first district

Cleveland Dems of Twenty first Ohio consider endorsing Burton for Congress as Vail resigns from the ticket. Committee meets tomorrow to decide action. Burton’s past wins suggest the race could tilt with cross party backing. Louis Trehacek and New Haven updates follow with Missouri and Connecticut notices.

Twenty-first Ohio Indotee Burton Congress Cleveland Ohio Eamund G. Vail Democratic Congress Vail Excell Mr. Burton Burton St. Louis Louis Trehacek Missouri Richard Bartholdt Buffalo Democratic General Committee G. Flanigen Vies W. BE Wrett

Bryan Ends Indiana Tour in Evansville

William J. Bryan wrapped up the seventh day of his Indiana tour in Evansville with a large Democratic gathering at Evans Hall. He opposed army buildup and mocked Beveridge’s coffee-pot plan, spoke after Judge Cannon, and noted enthusiastic Washington platform reception. The rally moved through Vincennes, Poseyville, and Mount Vernon with additional speeches along the Evansville and Terra Haute Railroad route.

Evansville Evans’ Hall William J. Bryan Tnsland Mr. Bryan Bryan Indianapolis Washington Judge Cannon Beverliize John H. O'Neal Vincennes Tn i Courthouse Terra Haute Princeton Poseyville Mount Vernon

Republicans mobilize in Tennessee campaign

Washington Post reports RNC planning active role in Tennessee race. Former Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska to speak in Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville next week. Pension Commissioner Ware arrives in Chattanooga amid GOP hopes while J M Littleton campaigns statewide. Despite a Democratic edge of about 20000 votes, Republicans push hard in Congress and State Assembly races across Tennessee.

Sagetal Washington Post Chattanooga Tenn Republican National Committee Tennessee W. P. Brownlow Distrel I- 18 Republican Party Jem M. Littleton Republican Rem Democratic Party of Republic Congress State Assembly

World’s Faites Rates Coach Excursions October

Odd OCR reads offer coach excursions each Saturday in October at $16 one day tickets and season tickets. Ten days stopover at Cincinnati on all but coach excursion tickets. Grandest scenery east of the Rockies route via Chesspeake & Ohio with Chicago connections.

Chesspeake Ohio Chicago Ober Cincinnati Rockies Ead

Fairbanks Higgins Rally in New York Attacks Parker

In Madison Square Garden Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Lieut. Gov. Frank W. Higgins spoke to a Republican mass meeting. Yale and Princeton undergraduates joined a parade, and Bina Root presided. Root defended U S Philippines policy, countering Judge Parker’s criticisms and highlighting Philippine statutes, tariff law, and self supporting status amid strong pro‑imperial rhetoric.

New York Charles W. Fairbanks Indiana Frank W. Higgins Madisonquere Garden Bina Root Yale Princeton Pittsburg Root Judge Parker Philippines Parker Candstone Packer Republican Party United States Filipinas

Foes Beating in the Far East and Stora Losses

Today’s issue highlights deals with political moves by Democrats echoing Parker responses while reporting seven lives lost in a major disaster. Gen George D Ruggles dead with notes on new railway plans and international gossip column fodder follow.

Eagan Far East Root Parker Stora St. Louis George D Ruggles S-Shaw David West Virginia Taft Rene Virginia Maryland Panama Carnegie Supreme Court Maeben Fay

Lynching Case in South Carolina Leads to Arrests and Army Readiness

Special to The Washington from Columbia reports that four months after Kitt Bookard was lynched at Eutawville Berkeley County, Gov Heyward backs a test of law enforcement. Pinkerton agents helped arrest J H Palmer A Eaden Pink Martin Martin and A Bueler for lynching Rookard. A young suspect turned witness. Local deputies refused service, prompting Charleston reinforcements and a possible company of soldiers. Rookard was abducted from a guardhouse, tortured, and dumped in the river. the sheriff is among the detainees.

Washington , Columbia S.C Kitt Bookard Eutawville Berkley Heyward Pinkerton J. H. Palmer A. Eaden Pink Martin Martin A. Bueler Berkley Jatt Dal She Mer Rookard Charleston Bockard Butenville Red Band

Evidence Against Van Gott in Election Fraud Case

Lawmen arraigned New York Republican candidates Van Cott and McAvoy on charges of conspiring to recruit nonresident citizens for registration and voting. Witness Levy claimed payments for registration and votes, with affidavits from men he recruited and hotel lodging slips presented in court. The case adjourned to Monday for further testimony from Levy.

New York Richard van Cott Assembly Benkeon McAvoy General Post-Office Benjamin D. Levy Leecne New York Post van Cott McAvoy Mills Levy Levi Levy Sefd Hausax Levy Sai

Woman slain by husband near Bridgeton New Jersey

County authorities indicate Mrs Frank Rasinger was murdered at their farmhouse three miles from Bridgeton. Post mortem shows two shotgun wounds. initial belief was suicide. Husband and two helpers present. coroner to hold inquest. Funeral of King George of Saxony noted in Dresden with royal attendance. Also travel alert for Baltimore and Hot Springs trains via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Bridgeton N. J Frank Rasinger Mra Rasinger Mra. Rasinger King George Dresden Emperor William Frederick Auguste Archduke Franz Ferdinand George of Saxony

Seven Lives Lost as Melrose Sinks in Florida Gale

The Melrose schooner foundered off the Florida coast with a crew of eight and four passengers. Seven lives were lost as a great wave swept the vessel and wrecked others along the east coast.muted wreckage and rescue efforts followed as telegraph lines failed and towns faced isolation.

Schooner Founders Gale Florida Miami Melrose South Florida Hallen Giza. Weller Ome

Ship Abandoned at Sea Off Georgetown New York Ont

British schooner Byanara buffeted by wind and wave for days, set on fire and abandoned October 1 off Georgetown. Capt Morehouse and four crew arrived on the Apache. two others were rescued earlier by Barrister. Five men aided by Barrister’s captain to reach an American port. wreck sighted yesterday. Byanara left Savannah on October 31 with timber bound for Digby Nova Scotia.

James Juexe Philadelphia Palm Head Zion A. Hemmes Emden Germany Persacola London House of Refuge Fort Lauderdale Hemmes Lemon City Bay Front Buena Vista J. G. Truftt Cutler New York Jacksonville Nassau New Providence Kelly Nasau N. P W. H. Curry Hey West Fis Rainfaxe Campeche Bus Tope Logwood Marquesa Reef Wetcome Marquesa Beach Ont Georgetown Morehouse Clyda Line Apache Gavannah Digs Nova Scotie

Secret Service Pressure Prompts Wyoming Polygamy Scare

Evanston Wyoming reports Secret Service agents gathering evidence against Mormons in Uinta County with arrests of William H Kensington, a Ufton leader and U S Commissioner at Afton, as Afton residents react to the investigation into polygamy amid a Mormon settlement presence.

Secret Service Wyoming Evanston Wyo William H. Kensington United States Afton Uinta County

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