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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
3
A crowded Kansas City audience heard remarks relating to Philippine policy and loyalty to Parker and Davis. The speaker described insurer denial as akin to keeping another man’s pocketbook, urged support for Ecker, and denounced attempts to influence the convention.
A fragmented health office record lists several deaths and mental health notes. Items mention ages from middle to elderly, with references to care facilities and locations, indicating a summary of decedents and associated health conditions. The legible bits name ages and general notes but lack full context for detailed attribution.
A speech excerpt contends a rival would misuse funds and seize property, likening it to controlling the Philippine Islands. The speaker warns that if a commission finds mismanagement, the accuser would retain the pocketbook, a claim met with strong public hiss.
Sen Chauncey M Depew spoke at Concordia Hall Turn Hall and Star Academy in Yorkville and on the East Side tonight addressing national issues and predicting a Roosevelt majority in the state His fourth talk closed at Marion Hull on West 7th Street with remarks on foreign visitors and President Roosevelt and Parker.
A large Republican gathering at the George Washington house in Bladensburg featured speakers urging the reelection of Sydney L Mudd to Congress. Delegations from Washington D C and local clubs attended, with remarks by D W Wood of Ohio and others on current laws and district issues. A music group provided entertainment as plans for another meeting were announced.
Attorney General Moody just returned from a West Virginia campaign swing and told reporters he could not discuss local political conditions. He said Republicans he met in the state were supremely confident of Roosevelt winning, with a carefully targeted area expected to yield a large plurality, potentially around twenty three thousand.
Samuel Fessenden, nominated by the Twenty-seventh district, seeks the United States Senate seat to succeed Senator Hawley, whose feeble health causes anxiety. Hawley’s condition has improved only slightly after a summer in Harpers Ferry and a recent return to his city home. Judge Parker to be entertained at New York Democratic club dinner and reception. Esopus Bay: Parker plans a speech tomorrow to Orange County Democrats. Commissioner Yerkes cancels Kentucky speaking dates due to laryngitis. Michael Berry, Socialist Labor candidate for Massachusetts governor, pleads not guilty to disturbing the peace at a Charlestown rally. Winded Admiral Schley to appear with Senator Rayner in New York city as part of Rayner’s speaking effort.
In Milwaukee on October 27 Judge Harmon addressed the Democratic audience at West Side Turner Hall. He condemned the holding company plan, blamed high tariffs for sustaining trusts, and urged repeal of reforms if Roosevelt now supports trusts. He urged ending tales of trust killings by the current and old administrations.
Senator Fairbanks,伴 accompanied by Mason and Skin, toured Missouri speaking in Jefferson City and several towns. He explained Republican protectionism, praised Roosevelt, and urged support as crowds greeted him with enthusiasm. Tomorrow’s Missouri slate includes more speeches in diverse towns.
Chairman Cortelyou of the Republican National Committee spent time at the White House with President Roosevelt and said he had no statement for the moment. He planned to proceed to Chicago today, altering his plans to spend limited time at campaign headquarters and to visit key locations where campaign interest is high.
A flurry of bets surfaced on the general election outcome with amounts around 1000 dollars. Roosevelt and Parker bets circulated heavily as political tension rose in New York and the nation. Thomas Watson appealed to the Audito rium crowd, stating this would be his last speech outside Georgia.
The Democratic town committee announces Alton B Parker will visit New Haven on Thursday for an informal reception at Music Hall, then speak in Apartford. He will stop in Bridgeport at noon with Gen Henry A Blah and Mrs Parker, and be joined by Judge A Heaton Robertson. If weather allows, Parker may speak on the New Haven green, then proceed to Hartford with a state delegation of prominent Democrats.
Former President Cleveland announced he must recant his promise to speak at a Democratic meeting in Cooper Union New York. He said he hopes to attend a Newark rally next Friday if possible, but will not join other political meetings this fall despite strong urging from New Jersey Democrats.
Governor A J Montague said he will offer a state reward in the George W Blount murder case in Berkley. Troops have been withdrawn, a coroner’s inquest continues, and officials say savagery and lawlessness deter investment in the South.
District Central Committe announces several meetings at 94 Pennsylvania Avenue Southwest. Col Edwin Hay returns from New York headquarters and discusses outlook. Special wheat headquarters on election night and returns reception planned. Columbia Democratic Club, Jackson, Anacostia clubs schedule meetings with notable speakers. Judge Hallam to preside. Bray and others to speak in Anacostia.
Knights of Labor District Assembly No 6 adopted resolutions demanding enforcement of the eight hour law for public works workers in Washington and beyond. They criticized inaction by the President and Congress, noting 600 workers at the National Soldiers Home labored two ten four shifts despite the eight hour rule.
The Democrats of Mount Savage met at Odd Fellows Hall for a Parker and Davis League gathering. Waller A Johnston, Ferdinand Williams, and Archibald C Willison spoke on tariffs and race issues. Johnston declared for white supremacy in the state. The Washington Post dispatch also notes Richmond Democrats addressed by JR W Withers and W P Barksdale in separate events.
The New York subway system opened today with a formal City Hall ceremony hosted by Mayor McClellan, Chief Engineer Parsons, and rapid transit officials. The first trains ran at 7 pm amid huge crowds, police control, and loud cheers, with riders flocking from City Hall to Brooklyn Bridge and stations along the route. Belmont, Vanderbilt, and city leaders pledged future rapid transit expansions and funding margins to support additional lines and water system needs.
Aunt Cassie visits and notes a nervous temperament and poor constitution. The writer writes to Buffalo NY Dr Pierce for advice, receives a positive prescription response, and reports restored cheerfulness and health. The Favorite Prescription is touted with a $100 reward for uncured cases and boasts decades of household use.
At a Mercersburg College dispute Rev William Irvine faced charges from Harry Byron on forbidding faculty to visit Mrs Byron. The case ties to social rivalry, with Irvine potentially resigning as president after ten years. Congressman George Pearre and Secretary Taft later appear in separate notes.
Obituary notices report Tracy R Morgan former Binghamton mayor dying at eighty six in Binghamton linked to the collapse of Groome County National Bank and Chenango Valley Savings Bank. Also noted are J Wyman Jones millionaire mine and rail founder, Walter H Pelly of Dun and Co, actor William Meavey, and Van Cullen Jones a New York newspaper man, with other regional and transit notices from October.
The Washington Post reports 15 year old Wells died from an accidental gun discharge by a companion at a Roanoke home. The teen escaped, rode a freight in the direction of Norfolk. Coroner’s jury rules death purely accidental. Annie Carter Scott files for absolute divorce from Jo Tyler Scott in Richmond. Scott’s father was shot dead by an unknown assailant over a year ago. she alleges abuse and coercion to work in factories.
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