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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
1
Russian forces repelled Japanese attacks amid heavy rain and mud near Liaoyang. Soviet dispatches estimate Russian losses near 20,000 to 21,000 Japanese dead or wounded, while casualties for Japan are placed around 30,000. Reports note Kumrovatkin’s forces and command shifts, with fighting continuing on retreating Japanese flanks.
Dispatches from Associated Press describe the retreat and lack of developing news around Mukden and Liao Yang. The Daily Telegraph praises Kuropatkin while noting the new standard of heroism and sacrifice shaping both Russian and Japanese conduct in Manchuria amid renewed warnings for British readers.
The Daily Express claims trustworthy Russian force details. One column reached Tie Pass, another lies between Mukden and Tie Pass, a third at Mukden, a 40000-strong unit under Gen Mejendorf harasses Gen Kuroki twelve miles south of Mukden, and a 12000-strong force further south faces encirclement. Berlin notes possible Prince Frederick Leopold and German representation considerations in Manchuria.
Train 41 derailed near the Catawba River South Carolina killing four people and injuring thirty five as a light engine and caboose struck the wreckage. A telegraph operator's heroic efforts are noted as investigators examine disconnected joints and suspect malicious interference.
Robert Romaine confessed to aiding the Vindicator and Independence depot explosions in Colorado. Authorities seek his extradition from Kansas after a pardon from Gov Talley. Romaine, a deported miner born in Hamburg, says he helped place dynamite and wires during the strike era.
In Pomeroy Ohio on September 9 two young men robbed the county treasurer’s office taking 14000 dollars from the vault. They forced Treasurer Chase into the vault and locked him inside for nearly three hours before his wife and a local banker freed him by dialing the combination. Five thousand dollars in gold remained unfound in the bottom of the safe.
Subdistrict No 6 coal miners end a six month strike over wage cuts. They accept 10 percent less than the two year prior to April 1 1904 rate, reporting losses of about 20000 in wages and operators losing roughly 2 million in income since the suspension. Work will resume Monday. Gypsies Ordered Deported from Bilssland. Seventy five of Romanians held for a week are shipped to Cunard’s Campania for deportation with 125 more to follow after measles cases recover. Detroit tragedy: Amos Prommevel of Mount Clemens shoots and kills his sweetheart then himself when he returns ring and ends engagement at Miss Annie Sienkiwicz home.
Southern Railway offers a grand review of 30,000 soldiers in line on Saturday September 10 1904. Trains depart Washington at 7 35 pm 9 4 1 pm and 4 55 pm with low rate tickets to camps. B&O R R runs a Luray Caverns trip Sunday September 11 from Washington at 9 05 am returning 6 pm with admission included for 2 50.
A massive fire in Progreso, Mexico, destroyed an entire block of general merchandise firms. Losses range from 1.0 to 1.2 million dollars with little insurance, burning hacienda stores, henequen warehouses, asphalt stock and a ton of dry goods, groceries, drugs and coffee imports. Firefighters from Merida aided as alcohol tanks exploded spreading flames.
The Royal Exchange Assurance Company of London was fined 15000 for doing business in Massachusetts without authorization and insuring properties with unapproved policy forms. An additional 200 fine was levied on Herbert G Fair, the Massachusetts agent. Attorney General Parker and the State Insurance commissioners pursued the case after information was lodged.
United National Association of Postal Clerks adjourned after electing Arthur J Donohue of Chicago as president and Forest L May of Dayton as treasurer. Officers include Martin Depmond of St Louis, John G Baker of Cleveland as vice president, R C Loeffter of Chicago secretary, and Peter Wynne of New York as treasurer. A resolution urged the Post Office Department to limit night work to three consecutive months.
California wildfires devastate Alameda Contra Costa Marin and Monterey regions burning thousands of acres and threatening Mount Tamalpais Big Basin State Park and timber lands. In Idaho Spirit Lake Coeur d Alene Rathdrum areas blazes rage driving wildlife from timber while summer homes risk destruction.
New York, Sept 9. By action of the directors of the American Tobacco Company, the Consolidated Tobacco Company, and the Continental Tobacco Company, stockholders meetings are called for September 30 to approve a consolidation into the American Mobacco Company. The three firms earned more than 22 million dollars in 1903.
In Bainbridge Georgia on September 9 Sheriff Ford received a telegram from Judge Spence ordering the militia to protect Whitney Williford a black man accused of murder as a Mitchell County mob plans to lynch him. Williford was moved by train to Tallahassee for transfer and the mob’s actions were halted by authorities.
A Denver area banker and broker William Conlin of Telluride Cole was robbed in New York City on Sept 9 and hospitalized after claiming his money and garments were stolen. He said he came from the West to consult an alienist and later recalled little of the events. His wife’s death by poisoning after a baseball game was noted in Des Moines.
A compact digest from today’s issue covers Liaoyang desolation and wartime reports, including Manassas mimic warfare and Russian advances. The page also notes political and financial items, racing results, and local cultural notes shaping the day’s news.
The Wabash Interests completed a major purchase in New York for 12 million dollars, acquiring the Pittsburg Terminal Railroad and Coal Company and the West Side Belt road with all branches. The deal includes 150 acres of coal land in fee simple, 1 000 acres of surface land, seven mines, and thirty six miles of railroad plus terminals in Pittsburg and Clairton. Current output is 3 million tons annually, granting Wabash immediate access to large tonnage and front tonnage from Pittsburg mills. Representatives Winslow Pierce T Jeffrey and Joseph Ramsey Jr led the Wabash side, while Charles Donnelly William Filnn and FF W Nivola spoke for the Pittsburg Terminal and Coal Company.
Austrian Ambassador Baron Hengelmuller and Count Apponyi, Hungarian Liberal leader, visited President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay. They were entertained at luncheon as Apponyi toured the St Louis Exposition and the U S country. The visit carried no official significance and the President spent the day handling executive matters with Secretary Loeb.
A written contract signed today by Interborough Rapid Transit Company officials and union representatives ends a strike threat. It bars motormen from striking for three years and prohibits subway unions from striking over wage or time disputes during the contract. Motormen will be paid 350 dollars daily for ten hours of work instead of nine.
Tallahassee Florida September 3 The coroner's jury investigating the killing of County School Superintendent Epps found death by gunshot. Isham Edwards was held for murder, Caldwell and Larking as accessories before the fact. No evidence of before day clubs. one witness said he went to church after midnight. Murder possibly robbed. belief in before day clubs waned. Free Baptist Conference Hillsdale September 9 The Free Baptist Church general conference meets. West Pennsylvania Yearly meeting admitted. Rev Wakeheld of Elm College and two delegates seek union with Free Baptists. Foreign celebrities sail Southampton The American Line steamer New York will carry Ada Rehan Marquis of Allesbury Clement Griscom and Mme Nordica. Bishop Walden and wife injured Cincinnati September 9 Bishop Walden and wife badly hurt in runaway. Mrs Walden arm broken, bishop bruised. hospitalized. Earthquake Riverside California September 9 A slight quake felt. no damage. White House fire A lighted match in a waste paper basket on the front veranda caused a small blaze. extinguished by officers. Union Trust warehouse ad Household effects storage address 1414 F Street. Baltimore and Return via B&O R R Every Saturday and Sunday Tickets good until Sunday night Hourly service September Saturdays 8 16,000 World’s Fair via C and C Railway scenic route. One night out.
In a dramatic Bull Run re-enactment at Gainesiilla Virginia Gen Bell defeats Gen Grant in a fierce engagement that routs the Blue army. Second Texas charges through Bull Run River and gains the center as Browns push Grants line to a break. Spectators witness a vivid Civil War tableau with South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia troops among the fighting units.
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