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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1904
Page
1
Kuropatkin and Oyama clash as evacuations at Mukden loom. Reports say Russian rear guard held but main force may be surrounded while Japanese flanking columns push toward Mukden from Liaoyang and Yen tai, with three Russian paths toward the city and heavy losses on both sides.
Russian AP correspondent recalls brutal final assaults on Liao-Yang with nurses wounded by shrapnel at the station. He notes August 30–31 fighting, heavy regimental pressure, and improvised defense as ammunition ran short. Many Japanese wounded abandoned between lines. water given when possible. Morozovsky on station duty with a Cossack picket.
London Times dispatch reports Gen. Kuropatkin has the start of his pursuers but is not yet safe. Many of his regiments are halved in strength while Japanese units are in better condition. Doubts about Linovitch’s relief from Vladivostok and timing of aid. Russian rear guard likely doomed if Kuropatkin leaves Yental. The chase will be carried out with high energy and may bring surprises.
London reports no immediate chance of mediation despite Japanese gains at Liaoyang. Neutral powers show no official discussions or plans, and Russia remains unready to concede without restoring prestige. Moscow hints the Emperor may head to the front, with the imperial train prepared for a long journey.
In Green Shoals on the Guan River, a clerk’s attempt to collect a long standing bill sparked a fatal street fight among Lambert Adams and Mead factions. Justice of the peace Allen Brumfield was killed trying to stop the shooting. Adams and Brumfield died, Mead and Lambert were wounded, and two Lambert brothers escaped. Deputies pursue fugitives amid talk of further feuds in Lincoln County.
A report from Crossett, Arkansas, states that a Black man suspected of attempting to assault two white girls was taken from jail and lynched about three miles from Crossett. He was killed by a mob that riddled his body with bullets after being strung to a tree. The assault occurred on the Bonham plantation about thirty miles from Crossett.
Labor Day celebrations in Charleston were orderly until a colored man named Levy Manigault shot and killed a fellow known as Biscuit during the afternoon parade. The killer was arrested and jailed hours later as investigators began inquiries into the deadly incident.
Special to Ine wacnington res Bristol Tennessee Sept 3 Mrs Felty wife of N E B Felty a bartender here is dead from an overdose of morphine taken in a despondent mood She was addicted and left a two year old son and husband survive Her former name was Miss Poole of Grayson County Virginia Textile Mills Resume Pawtucket Rhode Island Sept 5 after brief idleness three mills to reopen including J P Coates thread mill with 2200 workers Dexter Yarn Co with 300 workers and Green Daniels cotton mill with 800 workers Boiler Explosion Kills Five Bricelyn Minnesota Sept 6 five laborers killed by boiler explosion on a farm thrashing engine nearby
Read the personal column notices note a Maryland Day excursion by the Chesapeake & Ohio. The World’s Fair coach will depart Washington on Saturday Sept 2 at 2 30 p m for a direct overnight trip to St Louis featuring a magnicent fountain live entertainment and canyon scenery aboard a high class service train.
Special to The Washington ros reports in St. Louis Missouri on September five the unexplained disappearance of Arthur C. Hendler a Washington D C musician living at 1227 North Vandeventer Avenue. He carried money a watch and a diamond stud and had recently played at the World's Fair grounds. A stranger claimed to have seen him with two men near the World’s Fair grounds Friday night before they went off together. Police suspect foul play and robbery but no Washington police record lists Hendler.
In Chicago on September 5 indications point to the two month old stock yards strike being called off within 24 hours. Negotiations via a middleman seek an understanding with packers to enable unions to abandon the strike tomorrow afternoon. Secretary Tracy of the Allied Trades Council confirms a message delivering talks was sent by W E Skinner acting as middleman to packing firms. Packers’ reply was expected tomorrow for a special Allied Trades Council meeting. Local union meetings are set for tomorrow to vote on discontinuing the strike, with results to be reported to the council.
Giuseppe Versada, accomplice to Antonio Giorgio in the West Almond murder of John Van Gorder and his half sister Miss Farnham last May, was electrocuted at Auburn prison. Giorgio was executed earlier. Versada prayed aloud as the mask was buckled, then died instantly. Robbery was the motive. Giorgio killed Van Gorder and forced Versada to kill Farnham.
In Tallahassee testimony before the coroner's jury in the N W Epps murder case the shooter Isam Edwards Jr admitted a Before Day Club was formed in Bradford county and that several prominent white men were to suffer death. Eight negroes implicated were moved by special train to Live Oak jail. Emblems of death were reported on trees at plantations of leading local citizens, suspected to be placed by club members.
Georgia officials plan to attend St Louis World's Fair on Georgia Day September 28. Gov Terrell and the Georgia Legislature will travel on a special Southern Railway train leaving Atlanta September 26 at 4 30 p m and arriving in St Louis September 27 at 2 p m. The event will showcase prominent Georgians and honor the state.
Vermont voters go to the polls for the state election as Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists field tickets. Charles F. Bell leads the GOP for governor with Eli H Porter the Democrat candidate. Republicans expect at least a 26 000 plurality while Democrats aim to curb the GOP edge signaling strength for a national win. Local option Republicans run separate tickets in Crittenden Rutland and Washington counties amid liquor traffic disputes.
Talbot of Baltimore retains votes in a long session as a Second district balloting continues with no result. Baltimore County and City give Talbot ten votes while Harford and Carrot delegations split for Robinson and Fink. Delegations vote as a unit under a rigid rule amid repeated recesses and tie votes. By 10 o'clock 190 ballots had been cast with no change.
British Knights Templar delegates arrive for the conclave visit with the Earl of Houston as grand master. Procession, mounted troops, and ceremonial reception mark a high profile welcome at the Palace Hotel amid music and city committees. Local tailors advertise exclusive fall designs in a brief insertion.
War news dominates the page with items on the Manassas opening, Port Arthur assaults, and Musicians strike rumors. Other items report upcoming elections in Vermont and North, congressional candidacy of Mudd’s opponent, and notes from Virginia, Maryland, and Canada including reciprocity and royal betrothal effects.
A fraud order issued by the Assistant Attorney General for the Post Office Department bars William M. Farr from using the mails in connection with his alleged colleges and universities. The order targets Nashville College of Law American College of Law Washington Memorial University and related publications, with Farr and associates named. The opinion states Farr’s materials are a "tissue of falsehood" and that future representations were made to defraud.
A Constantinople dispatch says Armenian insurgents at Van in Asiatic Turkey are resisting Turkish troops. Armenians reached within 400 yards of the French consulate as the population took refuge in schools and convents. Authorities report fierce fighting on August 31 with over 40 killed and say troops burned adjacent houses to encircle the insurgents. Other Armenian bands were preparing to cross the Persian frontier.
Vienna reports a confidant of Count Mattasich Kegievich says Princess Louise of Neuburg will seek to invalidate guardianship. She asserts independence after escape from confinement, plans a legal medical exam, and will not pursue divorce or remarriage. She intends to prove sanity with witnesses and resist forced asylum.
St. Petersburg dispatch states there is no truth to a London published claim that Sassoneff, the alleged killer of Interior Minister von Plehve, escaped from prison. the report is baseless and no escape occurred as of Sept. 5.
St Petersburg Sept 5 Senator Platonoff a member of the council of the empire has been appointed minister of the interior and chief of the Russian police in succession to the late M Plehve. Hartford Post to Be Independent Hartford Conn Sept 5 The announcement is made that the Hartford Post hereafter will be issued as a new cent Independent daily by its new owners Messrs A B Hasbrook business manager and J Richardson editor. Killed in Street Fight Kissimmee Fla Sept In a street fight this afternoon Gordon Lawson shot and killed Frank Langdon his brother in law and was badly cut by Langdon Lawson was arrested. For Old Polar Comfort Norfolk and Newport News Take Smerb Steamers of Norfolk Washington Steamboat Co foot 7th st daily 630 pm connecting at Norfolk with steamers for New York and Boston by sea See ad page 4 Phone 70 4 Sojourn at Old Point Comfort is beneficial Interesting and enjoyable one night by steamer Hotel Chamberlin rates 8 day up Offices Colorado Bigg
John H Brown Jr a 35 year old Navy Department clerk died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his room No 1 Iowa circle, after writing a note citing persecution and ill health. Police and caretakers found him slumped on a lounge with a 38 caliber pistol, the note addressed to Mrs Lockwood and Mr Lockwood described his pain and asked forgiveness. Brown had moved from Minneapolis two weeks earlier to work in the Navy Department and left $49 for a cheap coffin. his father J A Brown and L A Merritt of the State Department were notified. His body was prepared for burial and sent to Minneapolis pending relatives’ arrangements.
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