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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1904
Page
5
Russian fortifications at Palichuang repelled by Japanese in a hand to hand assault on August 2 and again near Panchuang. Japanese gains described as temporary, with heavy losses on both sides. Subsequent attacks on August 31 failed to hold positions as Russian artillery rained on nearby forts.
Reports from Port Arthur and Port Arthur related war updates describe Japanese bombardment of the town, Russian lines weakening, and various naval movements. The Novikrai cites Russian and Japanese actions near Wudianfan and Golden Hill, noting trench fighting, fortifications, and a torpedo boat loss. Rear Admiral Ouktomsky's squadron later shells Japanese positions while Japanese forces continue shelling the fortress with limited damage.
A compilation snippet lists multiple wedding announcements and funeral notices. Names include Mertin Hogan with Molfe VW, Grath Wiliam J with Lacey and Bertha Mo Brahler, Thomas Hooper with Daisy Lawson, and many others. Entries reference weddings, anniversaries, and memorials with dates around August and September 1904, in Washington area newspapers, noting pastors, residences, and family relations.
A garbled health office record lists patient initials and ages with various hospital names and addresses. Notable entries include individuals at Homeopathic Hospital and Garfield Hospital, ages ranging from under a year to over 80, with street and street-like codes. Some names appear with uncertain spellings, reflecting OCR errors in a historical record.
W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer advertises first-class service at reasonable rates with phone contact. Joseph Gawler Funeral Director and Embalmer lists addresses and phone numbers. F Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embalmers promote strict first-class service at moderate prices with a commodious chapel and telephone contact.
A major Memphis fire on Front Street in the wholesale district destroyed about $800,000 in property, injuring seven firemen. The Oliver Finnie Company grocery was the origin, with several nearby firms like the Memphis Paper Company and J. T. Ferguson & Co. suffering partial damage. One firefighter was seriously hurt by a fall from a ladder. six others were treated for heat and smoke exposure.
Japanese and Russian forces clash near Liaoyang as Oyama’s left and center press the retreating Russians. Kuroki’s troops advance northwest toward the Liaoyang railroad while a bayonet assault north of the Taitse River damages a fortified Russian position. Casualties are not detailed.
Victoria B C Sept 3 Officers of the Canadian Pacific steamer Tartar report a near capture by the Vladivostok squadron near Yokohama while outward bound from Victoria. The ship passed under slow bell as several Russian warships loomed astern in haze. The voyage carried flour and foodstuffs and a similar fate to the Knight Commander was narrowly avoided. Victor Emmanuel Shows War Interest in Rome. Rome Sept 8 King Victor Emmanuel closely follows the war, sending daily staff reports with his own handwriting and receiving briefings from Maj. Caviglia the Italian attache at Japanese headquarters, who writes in French due to censorship.
Advices from Halifax report Sir William Grey Wilson, governor of the Falkland Islands, issued a proclamation levying 19 shillings on each sealskin taken in November through February and shipped from the colony. The sealing trade is led by Nova Scotia capitalists and crews of about 20 men. vessels previously landed duty free at Port Stanley for reshipment to London, now facing disruption.
Arrangements are made to teach the Igorrotes Moros and Negritos English at the Philippine reservation during the exposition. Classes begin next Monday with Moros first, followed by Igorrotes and Negritos. The Negritos, among the primitive races, will be watched as English instruction proceeds.
Chicago workers debate support for the stock yards walkout as meat dealers pledge to avoid a famine. AFL leader Gompers declines to call a national meeting while packinghouse teamsters refuse to back the strike and vow to handle all independents' meat. A non-union man is assaulted.
In New York on September 3 the Interborough Rapid Transit Company granted wage increases to guards gatemen and ticket choppers, bringing subway pay to elevated levels and allowing transfers with seniority. Motormen remain outside concessions as unions mull a strike response with a Sunday meeting planned amid ongoing labor dispute.
In Youngstown Ohio the steel strike at American Steel Hoop Company continues with both sides firm. A letter signed by leading businessmen and Mayor Gibson asks for a conference and settlement but is deemed fruitless. J W Jenks says arbitration is hopeless, noting the clash targets high paid workers and follows Carnegie Steel’s strategy amid US Steel consolidation.
A telegram from Secretary Wilson says the operators will submit a 7 percent wage cut proposal to miners in the district for approval, after an initial 15 percent cut proposal. In New York, Bricklayers threaten strike unless arbitration board is convened to settle the dispute affecting 13,000 workers. Republic Steel announces indefinite plant closures in Youngstown, with no official reason given for the stoppage.
In St Louis Judge H Rogers ruled Lee Won Tong a Chinaman may stay. He entered as a merchant under the Chinese exclusion act and later became a laborer, but his status remains lawful. The decision sets a precedent on changes of occupation while in the United States.
Charles F. Clark president of the Bradstreet Company died in London of heart failure likely from indigestion. Born in Preble New York August 30 1833 he led Bradstreet since 1876, held several directorships, and was active in Episcopal church circles. Also noted are the deaths of Clark Caryl Haskins electrical inventor and pioneer in telephony, Dr Henry Tuck NY Life vice president, and William F Turner pioneer lumber man and William W Hague oilman, all reported from New York Chicago and Buffalo.
In Harlan county magistrate court Dr R G Lightle was found guilty of violating a grave and fined 2000 dollars with six months in jail. Key witness Walter Gregory claimed a plan to steal Edward Pitta's body to fake Lightle’s death policy. Mayor Joan V Roberts also implicated, under bond to face trial in Judsonia on September 21. The charge is a misdemeanor under state law.
The article discusses the idealized American girl, the pivotal shift from maidenhood to womanhood, and the impact on health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming cures for female weaknesses and related conditions, citing testimonials and urging trials as prompt remedy.
Two actions filed in the U S Circuit Court in New York seek to recover 300000 from Continental Trust Company of Baltimore. Central National Bank of New York and Merchants' Trust Company allege false representations induced investments in the United States Cotton Duck Corporation, formed to take over Mount Vernon and Woodberry Cotton Duck Company assets and expand with new plants. The suit claims assets were overvalued, insolvent, and that a new corporation was created to sell stock worth 50000000 while actual value and earnings were far smaller.
Georgia Supreme Court denies Prof J L Fitts free speech clash ruling the city may regulate open air speaking without a permit. Fitts, a socialist, was jailed thirty days for violating a city ordinance after attempting to address crowds on Atlanta streets without authorization.
President Diaz plans a forthcoming congress message but will not address monetary reform. Business circles see this as indicating plans for adopting the gold standard in Mexico have been postponed indefinitely. In New York a Philadelphia woman identified as Edna Blessing was robbed and beaten in the Bronx and remains in critical condition.
William N. Middlebrook assistant secretary and assistant treasurer of the City Savings Bank Bridgeport Connecticut died today from a hemorrhage after a tooth extraction. Physicians failed to stop the bleeding despite efforts.
A small fox terrier, moved by affection for children, chased a wagon through crowded New York streets. He followed to a Children's Society wagon on Twenty third Street, leaped aboard as it moved, and was shot by Patrolman Gessner after being deemed a mad dog. The dog died after valiantly pursuing the load hoped to find his owner among the children.
Rumor notes the widow whose husband’s business collapsed after Standard Oil challenges has reportedly been reimbursed by the company. The tale, dismissed as junk from Port Arthur, reflects street chatter rather than confirmed fact.
Col. Park Agnew of Alexandra, visiting Washington, asserts Virginia Republicans can hold in the Ninth district and improve results. He touts a party-wide congressional slate, notes Rivercomb and Valley districts may rise, and argues Democrats rally to negro votes but Republicans prefer productive labor. He predicts a Roosevelt win as Democratic interest lags.
Burlington reports the final push before the state election as Republicans led by Charles J Bell are expected to win the governorship and most of the state ticket while predictions of party majorities vary. Republicans claim possibilities of 26 000 or more, Democrats push for under 27 000 with some forecasts under 20 000 depending on local fusion and Roosevelt Fairbanks support across Vermont.
The report notes that below 25000, the national election will be Democratic. This year’s returns will be compared with the 1900 state election, where the contest was mainly between two Republican candidates, with the liquor question influencing the outcome and the Democratic candidate receiving a very small vote.
New Haven Sept 3 Judge Joseph Sheldon of New Haven was chosen as the People's Party candidate for governor by the state executive committee. Martin Fuller of Orange was reaffirmed for congress at large. Other state tickets will be chosen by referendum with a party platform endorsing public control of railroads telephones and telegraphs and other public means of communication through granted franchises.
Senator Fairbanks urged continuation of Republican policies and endorsement of President Roosevelt's administration during stops in Lexington Junction Carrolton Melline and La Plata Missouri. He cited prosperity along the rail line praising McKinley era policies and stressing loyalty to the White House and Republican ticket.
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