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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1904

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North Sea inquiry to judge the Russian case in Vigo

London reports profound satisfaction over an agreed inquiry into the North Sea matter. The commission will include five judges from major powers and possibly a neutral jurist. Russian ships may depart Vigo after the investigation concludes.

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Official denial by Japan amid wartime naval claims

A contested British and Japanese naval report notes that Japan did not purchase or order torpedo boats in England despite claims. An official source inquires on the Ruslan battle and possible fleet moves in the North Sea, while admitting uncertainty over Tokyo's stance and future actions. The piece references Norfolk and Newport News steamship promotions for coastal travelers.

Emperor Alcider Vie Spain Fey Rua Ter Leder Waesal Torbeskibntts England Dart North Sea

Kansas Treasury Shortages Rise in State Accounts

Topeka Oct 2 Gov Bailey released a State Accountant Rowett report showing 351 000 in shortages across county treasuries and school fund transactions for Pratt Nemaha and others. The investigation widens with bonds and interest movements not on official books as Rowett completes county checks.

Kelly Topeka Kane Bailey Rowett Pratt Cawley Nemaha T. 'T. Kelly Eschow Andhar Rowelt Cle Kelis Howett Manuau

Mitchell Talks to Miners Holiday for Mine Workers Chief Day

Mitchell visited Scranton and Hazleton as Pennsylvania towns honored John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, for his role in the strikes. Parades occurred in Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Wilkes-Barre, and other coal regions. In Mahanoy City he urged miners to organize, argue wage versus living cost, and support unionism for higher pay, shorter hours, and better conditions.

Scranton Mitchell Pennsylvani John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Hualeton Mahanoy City Wilkesbacre St Hazleton Clarence Darrow Chicago Ide Hazlett Victor, Colo Department of Labor Rengreon Stall Marke Stkes Blastelste

Deed of Jealous Husband Ends in Double Shootings

In New York at Stuyvesant Park, Russian weaver Morris Sacks, 32, shot his wife three times in the head then killed himself. Mrs. Sacks, gravely wounded, survived. Sacks planned the act amid a crowd of parkgoers. Jealousy is believed to be the motive. Sacks had arrived from Russia six months prior and his wife only four days ago.

New York Morris Sacks Sacks Stuyvesant Park Russia

Archishop Elder Taken to Seton Hospital for Care

Archibishop Elder efforts improved after physician Dr De Courcey ordered transfer to Seton Hospital for better facilities. The aged prelate, described as ill with a sudden ailment, was conveyed with Fathers Gallagher and Dutton and fell asleep following arrival. Panama minister resigns amid policy tensions and a Wisconsin banker Latimer shoots himself, aged 71, after years of illness. lender rates offered by F T Rawlings.

Cincinnati Ohio Eilers de Courcey Seton Hospital Elder

Morgan Attacks Hay Over Panama Canal Handling

Senator Morgan of Alabama issues an open letter criticizing Secretary of State Hay for alleged coercion by the President and Bonau-Varilla in Panama negotiations. He accuses Hay of sneaking out of agreements with Costa Rica and Nicaragua to push a hurried canal plan, asserting that the Nicaragua route was preferable and that Hay’s actions threaten Colombia and U S interests. The letter quotes correspondence and details events to support its claims and rebukes Hay for arrogance toward the Senate and the opposition to the Bunau-Varilla treaty.

Nicaragua Hay New York Panama Canal Morgan Alabama Mr. Way Bynau-Varilla Hosta Rica Colombia Varilla Panama Bunan-Varlla McKinley Senate Dunau- Varia Bunau-Varilla Republic of Colombia United States Ebunpu-Varilla Hu- UN Panama, Canal Company Att Cromwell Isthmian Canal Commission House Columbis New Jersey New Panams Caontal Sompapy of America

Parker Elects Hopeful as Democrats Claim Victory

Secretary Woodson of the Democratic National Committee predicts Judge Parker's overwhelming win. He cites expected Democratic carry in New York New Jersey Connecticut Indiana Maryland West Virginia Idaho Colorado Utah Nevada and California, with Ohio and other doubtful states leaning Democratic. Chairman Taggart to arrive by Monday night.

Woodson Democratic National Committee New York Urey Woodson Judge Parker Tas Parker New “York New Jerk Connecticut Indiana Maryland West Virgina Idaho Coldrady Utah Nevada

Removal of Philadelphia post office official over campaign fund case

President Roosevelt ordered the removal from office of Jacob W. Lunn finance clerk at the Philadelphia post office for pernicious activity in collecting campaign funds from office employees. The Civil Service Commission investigated the charges and recommended dismissal, a recommendation the President followed.

Philadelphia Post-office Roosevelt Ofice Jacob W. Lunn Philadelphia Post Office Burnn Civil Service Commission Burn

Cornwell Optimistic Democratic Governor Candidate in West Virginia

A large audience packed the Fairmont opera house for a Democratic meeting led by J Walter Barnes. John Cornwell asserted he would be the next governor, blaming Republican tax laws and noting only 70,000 of 220,000 voters paid property tax while advocating equal taxation.

West Virginia Fairmont W. Vin Opera House J. Walter Barnes Congress Tooger John Cornwell John T. McGraw Cornwell Heng

Cortelyou Goes West Report Has No Time for New York Speech

Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou left New York for Chicago on the Twentieth Century Limited. Officials deny any confirmed speech in New York next Friday and say he only invited and may attend the meeting if possible.

New York Cortelyou Republican National Committee Twentieth Century Limited Chicago

Watson Seeks Time To Rally Against Roosevelt In Georgia

Augusta Ga December 9 Thomas B Watson the Populist presidential candidate spoke to a large audience urging to crush Roosevelt's political life and to rally the Democratic party against Parker Watson admitted he did not expect election and planned to stay in Thompson Ga before speaking in Atlanta He warned the fight would shake the nation from ocean to ocean and denounced plutocracy while stressing his national principles and local defense of his manager and editor at the Chronicle.

Augusta Thomas B. Watson Chronicle Roosevelt Parker Steed Tonger Democratic Party Ron Ocean Watson Republican Party Thompson

JUDGE PARKER SCHEDULES SPEECHES ACROSS STATES

Esopus Oct 2 Judge Parker to speak in Newark Jersey City and Casper Union in New York City next week. He will address West Side Independent Club at Carnegie Hall on November 2, with Mrs Cleveland unavailable for that engagement.

Esopus Judge Parker Newark K. J Jersey City Casper Union New York City Cleveland New York West Side Independent Club Carnegia Hall

Vassar Girls in Politics Moot Campaign for President

Vassar College students organize a mock campaign on presidential fines and voting on November 3. Dormitories act as wards with two ballots per floor while students register, attend mass meetings, and advocate for Cleveland Bryan. Faculty quotes emphasize civil government interest.

Poughkeepsie Vassar College United States Cleveland W. J. Bryan

Cannon Warns Against Reciprocity Treaty With Canada

Speaker Cannon, head of the U S House, addressed a large crowd at Infantry Hall urging against reciprocity with Canada. He argued the policy would harm U S home industries by allowing mutual exchange of goods and urged protectionist measures.

Cannon Canada Providence Joseph National House of Representatives Infantry Hall

Fears Japanese Invasion in Packhouse Labor Clash

Chicago reports President Michael Donnelly of the Butcher Workers Union plans a Japanese exclusion resolution for the upcoming American Federation of Labor convention in San Francisco. A Japanese caller Okajima sought union access and tipped firms to using Japanese labor, prompting Donnelly to push for policy barring Japanese members despite a neutral union constitution.

Chicago American Industria Michaul Donnelly Butcher Workmen's Union Donnelly Whl San Francisco United States Okajima Tam Gure

Three Miners Die Unknown Toll in Trinidad Mine Blast

From Trinidad Colorado October 29 reports say the death count in yesterday’s Teresa mine explosion remains uncertain with 21 men confirmed aboard the shaft yet miners estimate 40 to 60 workers were inside. Three badly burned bodies were recovered and the blast shattered timber, coal, and dust blew from the shaft as tremors were felt miles away. Investigators believe gas caused the blast though full cause may never be learned.

Trinidad Colo Teresa Omesera Rocky Mountain Coal and, Iron Company Rolera Newton Harrisburg Egyptian Mine No

White problem in the South lecture keynote by Berea College president

In Chicago on Oct 29 President W G Franz of Berea College stated the white man is the problem in the South not the negro, while Frost described Kentucky mountains education struggles and the need for competent teachers. He noted the scarcity of elementary teachers and the focus on basic literacy and arithmetic. Dr Mordecai Price, a renowned surgeon, died suddenly in Philadelphia at age sixty, with apoplexy suspected.

Chicago South W. G. Franz Berea College Beren Northern Tllinoius Teachers’ Association Frost Kentucky Prost Mordecai Price Philadelphia Price

Russia and England and other items listed in index

Index page listing multiple topics across sections including Russia and England diplomacy Taft and Parker legislative notes Admiral May resignations and labor tensions, Virginia Maryland news, social notes, real estate and theatre items, plus sports results and various features.

Russia England Morgan Va Hay Iron and Steel Taft Parker Sowherd Hornblower Arruyas Cable, &Poolroom S-Mccue Virginia Maryland Waggaman Discriet Board King Alfonso Wall Street Review Markela Dooley Washington Society Richmond Washington Spain Georgetown Holy Crome Penrsy Harvard W. S. Harban Fitz Hiram Hobnail Sitka London Dorothy Dixon Reuben Peek's Gotham Albuquerque Canada

Hitch Arraigns Governor Over Verdict Handling

Savanna Ga October Captain Robert M Hitch denounces the governor for failing to pass on a court martial verdict and for frequent deployment of the state militia. He argues military law limited dissent, cites the governor’s power as commander in chief, and urges restraint in calling out citizen soldiery.

Savanna Robert M . Hitch Btatesboro Reed Cato Hitch C. M. Hitch Hlten

Juror Dies in Chicago Grand Jury Room

Myron S Phillips real estate dealer and October grand juror collapsed during a deserted wife testimony in Chicago as he prepared to push for an indictment of a husband. He died three minutes later from heart disease while seated in the jury room.

Chicago Pittie Myron Phillips

Jerusalem police chief Michael Azzi killed in St Louis shooting

An Italian policeman Michael Azzi, chief of police of Jerusalem’s concession at the World’s Fair, was shot by fellow countryman Nicholas Sabah after an argument over a loan. Sabah fired multiple shots, striking Azzi in the heart, as police search for him. The incident follows a separate Alabama embezzlement case where former Probate Judge Francis Randall was acquitted on part of twelve indictments.

Jerusalem St. Louis Oct Michael Azzi Azzi Montgomery Ala Francis C. Randolpn Baltimore and Betas B

Blackmail Aim Delays Nicaragua Minister Wedding

Diplomat Luis F. Corea faces blackmail letters that forced postponement of his marriage to Mrs. Tila Wanlep Jordan of Macon Georgia. Anonymous correspondents threaten exposure of his ancestry and status while other diplomats and aides report similar harassment. Investigations target the writer, with Newark and Baltimore clues cited as possible leads.

Nica-raguay Corps Luis F. Corea Nicaragua Washington Talats Tila Wanlep Jordan Macon W. Ho Silva Newark X. J Corea Jordan Dunlop Corex Jurdas Susreed Meron Minaster Argentina H. Silva Coula M. Corea Baltimore Cerha South Dia Jon Mian Maron Smith Coreane Jordan Col. Mann Curce Sue

Blue Ridge Forest Fire Threatens Vast Area in Wisconsin

Hundreds of wardens battle a major blaze in Belvidere across twenty miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains east from Wind Gap. The fire began Wednesday, driven by strong winds, consuming dry grasses and leaves and destroying timber. Over 1000 acres burned as smoke blankets the valley and efforts remain hampered.

Belvidere Wind Gap Blue Ridge Mountains Baring Brewardens

Big Four Defendants in Indiana Car Service Case

In Indianapolis on October the State filed a mandamus suit against the Big Four Railway Company alleging the Indiana Car Service Association is unlawful. Judge pro tem Merle X. A Walker issued an alternative writ to compel delivery of cars claimed by the Creasoting Company or require the railway to appear and show cause Monday. This marks an early legal clash between shippers and the Car Service Association.

Indiana Car Service Association Indianapolis Ind Indiana Car Service Assocuation Assonnion Big Four Railway Company Republic Chemical and Creasoting Company Merle X. A Walker Indianapolis Shippers Car Service Association

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