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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1904
Page
8
September sales bring largest stock yet with wide variety and deeper discounts. The campaign gathers goods from East West and South aiding prices near wholesale levels. A $21 dressing table touted at $15 in mahogany bird's-eye maple or birch showcases the savings.
A Washington Post report from London notes over 321 million dollars in British government funds awaiting lawful claimants. Many miss or cannot afford to pursue claims, while the Crown holds unclaimed dividends, estates, and prize money across Scotland and England.
Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli expresses satisfaction with the faith disposition and urges the Irish people to remain steadfast, offering blessings to the nation. The message reflects church support and hope for unity amid challenges.
Armenian insurgents raided Van on August 31, clashing with Turkish troops. More than a score killed, about 150 Armenians seized four houses and barricaded themselves. In the ensuing fighting two soldiers and twenty others died. Authorities set fires to aid siege, and panic drove residents to churches and convents while more Armenian bands reportedly prepared to cross the Persian frontier.
Paris reports the 1901 census shows France at 38,961,945, a gain of 444,613 in ten years, slower than any major European country. Germany Britain and Russia rise about a third faster. Also notes Peru’s cabinet lineup for September inauguration and US battleships leaving Gibraltar en route to Cherbourg and Genoa. Crown Prince Frederick William reportedly betrothed to Duchess Cecilia in Berlin.
A report from Schwerin claims the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is in a positive condition, but neither the Mecklenburg-Schwerin minister nor the official news agency in Schwerin has confirmed it.
Marseilles' status as France's second port may collapse due to a prolonged strike and a shutdown of the main industry. Traffic has shifted to Spain and Italy as strikers block street flow and troops disperse riders. Sailors refuse to surrender to commander discipline, while French Trans Atlantic Company holds firm.
The durbar at Lassa on August 30 was attended by the Chinese amban and Tibetan regent with three councilors. Col Younghusband, British expedition commissioner, learned that two treaty clauses with Great Britain were agreed. Indemnity remains to be settled. The report also mentions other distant items and commercial notices.
Mrs. Elizabeth Orbitts aged eighty five died last night at her son George B. Orbitts home 304 A street northwest without medical attendance. Old age is believed to be the cause. She came from Williamsport Maryland to live with her son about two months ago.
A feature on the New York Public Library branch at 121 West Ninety-first Street serving blind readers. It outlines facilities, access hours, and the 275 members, with stories of generosity, teaching efforts by a dedicated sister-teacher, and the impact of books and charity on blind lives.
Reuben Chichester, sixty four or seventy four unclear in text, a Mexican War veteran and inmate of the Soldiers Home, fell from a window on the Scott Building second floor while seeking air and was killed. Acting Coroner Glazebrook cited accidental death. Funeral with military honors planned from the Home, burial in Home Cemetery. home at Elgin Illinois. relatives notified by telegraph.
A Austrian party touring the United States visited Washington arriving during Simday. They entered Mount Vernon and saw the National Museum and Smithsonian exhibitions before visiting the War and Navy buildings. After dinner at the Kaleig Hotel they planned to leave tonight for Pittsburgh to meet local merchants and guests. The travelers noted progress in learning English and gaining valuable information from the trip.
The Almas Temple charity excursion to River View is rescheduled for next Wednesday. It was delayed to honor three nobles drowned in the Recreation launch capsizing during the Potomac regatta. Planned events include a baseball game and track contests. proceeds aid charity, with strong attendance anticipated. A separate report notes Thomas Smith and Victoria, his wife, a Black couple, fought at North Capitol and 4th streets. Victoria leaped to a window and was injured, husband jailed.
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