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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
4
Samuel H Hardwick of the Southern delivered the annual address to the Association of General Passenger Agents. Secretary Morton unable to attend. Convention opposed to Sunday excursions. mentions of Hampton and Newport.
Germany cites five alleged breaches of neutrality that blocked the Baltic fleet from visiting Kiel depriving Baltic merchants of a coal and provisions supply route to Russia. French firms have been tasked with outfitting Russian cruisers and torpedo boats expected to traverse the Western Mediterranean.
Japanese forces report the fiercest battle yet on the plains as Russian lines hold under heavy defense dug in along trenches south of Mukden. The First Army Corps with Siberian divisions fought delaying actions while Japanese cavalry and infantry pressed a cautious advance, claiming a line hold with Russian retreats ongoing to the north as armies rest.
Tokyo reports a note to the Pushun government accusing Russian Third Regiment troops of wearing Chinese outfits to disguise themselves. The memorandum cites illegal uniforms under wartime conventions and warns Moscow of consequences for misrepresentation and failure to distinguish combatants.
Reports from Port Arthur suggest a nearby fortress collapse could occur within days as authorities and residents monitor the crisis. Observers note several factors indicating an imminent end to the standoff and heightened regional tension.
An analysis from a highly authoritative St Petersburg source argues Russian units were not concentrated for an effective offensive. It cites confusion in orders, changing strategies, and poor coordination among corps including the Seventeenth, Sobolev, Slawhevsky’s Tenth, and Mevendarit posts. The piece notes evacuation turns and the inability to restart the attack, with multiple Siberian and European corps involved at Tumla passes and surrounding fronts.
The German Red Cross central committee plans to send more aid and erect a German hospital at Kutsk Stiria to aid the war zone. Negotiations are underway for a similar offer to Japan as the neutral Red Cross seeks to relieve the wounded on a large scale and appeal to global humanity.
Dr McGee and Ms Newcomb McGor are said to depart Nagasaki after months with the Japanese army. She will reach St Louis then return to the U S, remaining with her husband head of the department of antipopology at the Worlds War period. The doctor and twenty assistants are praised by Japanese officers and decorated. War Supplies for Japan report notes the liner America sailing from San Francisco with cargo including salt nitrate tan bark lead and general merchandise.
The Socialist party issues a manifesto praising the recent strike as a humane display of proletarian solidarity. It argues for cutting unproductive government expenses, lowering taxes, and swift economic political moral reforms while backing police expansion and not reducing military spending. The party asserts wider support and predicts more representatives in Parliament.
St Petersburg reports a notional Russo German accord aimed at defending the western frontier and allowing troop dispatch to Manchuria. About 61,000 Polish troops are involved, with rumors of a personal understanding between emperors and possible Anglo Japanese implications.
In Cincinnati Ohio a man named Koch, a local amateur photographer and former student, was mistaken for a Bulgarian leader and detained in Manavte street yesterday. After an apology from the governor and release by the British consul, Koch resumes life with his well-to-do parents in Cincinnati.
Rome reports Pope reserves Archbishop Chapnelle of New Orleans as Papal delegate for Cuba and Porto Rico in private audience. The archbishop bids farewell to the Pope with praise and guidance, conveying President Palma’s message and hopes for continued strong Catholic Church relations with Cuba. Chapvelle’s Rome visit expected to yield results for the Antilles delegation and communications to New Orleans by mid November.
Shanghai reports say bands in Rawangtung province unite with the West River pirates to revolt toward Canton and other areas. British authorities dispatch a gunboat to scene after a night raid by pirates near Canton damaged steamers Patticange and Holts on October 1.
A fragmentary report says Catholic voters face pressure as Cardinal Perrat and other church leaders weigh whether Catholics should participate in elections. Pensioners claim long abstention harmed church interests, urging clerical candidates or conservative options to secure religious protections in the Chamber of Deputies. The Pope has asked senior cardinals for guidance.
British Tibet force headquarters of two Gurkha mounted infantry units and the Fortieth Pathans, 28 snowbound at Pari Jong fortress near Botan. The column marched through Pari Jong Pass into a camp as a blinding snowstorm raged. Two men died overnight, roads drifted and the force may have to stay awhile.
The campaign for the November 3 Canadian Parliament election is heated across the country. In the east Liberals and Conservatives nominate candidates in most constituencies. Liberals rely on national prosperity and a continental railroad plan, which draws opposition, while Conservatives promise gains in St John. Liberals seek to hold majorities in Quebec and Nova Scotia to offset Conservative strength elsewhere.
On October 19 a new cabinet under Premier Luciano Castro II was formed after resignations. Interior Minister Pereira Miranda will preside temporarily as cabinet changes settle with ministers including Serra as Finance, Sento as Foreign Affairs, Seed as Justice, Mortea as War, and Sebastiag as Navy.
Madrid reports the Princess of Asturias sister of King Alfonso, wife of Prince Charles, died after childbirth. Her funeral at the Escurial drew troops, tolling bells, and a vast crowd. A panic in Paris during viewing led to trampling. guards faced charges.
At Walmer Castle on October 19 Lady Curzon shows favorable progress and will receive daily attention. Lord Curzon postpones his return to India until the end of November due to her condition and ongoing arrangements.
About 150 delegates attended the twenty second annual Indian conference at Lake Mohonk. Charles J Bonaparte was chosen as temporary chairman and cited a presidential commission report on allotment of lands of the Five Civilized Tribes. He urged reform and public accountability to improve Indian welfare, noting ongoing evils from welfare payments and idleness. Commissioner Jones praised progress in ration reform but warned many problems would persist for years.
James L Curley a 21 year old draughtsman from East Pittsburgh works of Westinghouse Electric, shielded a woman while escorting Miss Walters and Kesler home. Crossing the B&O tracks at Eleventh street a switch engine struck, Curley saving her at the cost of his life after signaling Myers. He died moments later.
A complaint to President Francis accuses Capt Conrad of ejecting Helen Keller from the Hall of Congresses during her Helen Keller exercises. Commissioner Gore demanded an apology and threatened action if not forthcoming. The incident, witnessed by a large crowd, led to orders to clear aisles and escort Mrs. Gore from the building.
A towed flat bottom river craft found at the forks of a channel by Andrew Holmberg contains fishing gear and a hat but no owner. Harbormaster Sutton awaits drag results as police investigate the missing fisherman case amid fresh clashes between George Washington University freshmen and sophomores.
Milk producers from Maryland Virginia and the District formed the Maryland Virginia and District of Columbia Milk Producers Association yesterday to press for a price increase on milk. They elected officers and an executive committee to negotiate with dealers and set a target of at least 2 cents more per gallon starting November 1. The group claimed producer output exceeded 8000 gallons with about 4000 gallons already controlled, and said a Saturday meeting with dealers would determine acceptance of the new terms.
The Board of Education at last night’s meeting announced appointments promotions and transfers in public schools. It lists staff moves across divisions including new and promoted teachers, resignations, substitute appointments, and an announced upcoming examination dates for teaching positions on Tuesday October 29.
Officers elected for the coming year include Arthur Lawes Dickson MoA CoBA New York president Robert Montcomer CPA of Philadelphia secretary and Chase of Massachusetts treasurer Charles O Hail PA of Dublin and others. Delegates from Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Missouri Maryland and Georgia attended the session held in Ken Willard Tuesday. The gathering focused on young members and organizational matters for the society.
Police were alerted by lights in a northwest Washington D C home near Dr Samuel W Bogan. Officers Sprinkle and Walker found a black man fleeing as they inspected a broken front door. The suspect Morace Carter was arrested and charged with housebreaking.
This afternoon Charles Harding shot his wife Mahley Harding during a quarrel and then killed himself with a pistol. The couple were fatally wounded and an ambulance carrying Harding was damaged after being struck by a trolley car, injuring the driver.
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