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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1904
Page
4
London September 24 novelist George Meredith comments on the marriage question in an interview with the Daily Mail. He envisions changes to legal conditions including limited period marriages with a government funded provision for child education, acknowledging a strong uproar before any shift occurs.
Berlin reports three officers from the general staff will depart on September 36 to Southwest Africa to conduct a topographical survey and produce new maps, with a railway detachment also sailing to improve landing facilities and build a line behind the army as part of a long campaign.
Reports from September 13 describe Vesuvius growing more active with the crater surrounding lava flows and ash showers. Red hot debris bursts into the night sky, detonations shake the region, and a lava stream causes wide destruction seen by thousands observing the dramatic eruption in the last decade.
Reports from Peking state the September 16 clash between Chinese and Italian troops ended without serious incident after an impending apology. The Italian shooter fired twice into Gen Chiang Kai-shek’s residence. the apology had not yet been tendered. The Lavoisier sails for France and then the Far East as per orders, with only a small gunboat to visit Newfoundland if the Anglo-French pact is ratified. Toronto sees J. Davis unseated in North York byelection, leaving the Ontario government with no clear majority. Princess Stephanie denies Princess Louise’s madness and vows to rehabilitate her sister’s reputation. she may appeal to the Austrian Emperor. Genoa reports order restored, with garrison commander returning power to city authorities and most warships departing. Panama begins sending students abroad, starting with six to Belgium and France. In Tangier, Mr Lee, the British Rabat merchant, returns safely after earlier reports of capture. Naples reports Frank R. Shattuck, wounded on a Hamburg-America liner, transferred to medical care aboard.
St Petersburg reports the would be assassin of Odessa Chief of Police Neidgardt acted alone, likely a Russian factory worker with mental instability. He shouted long live labor, refused to reveal his name, and no accomplices are believed present amid unrest in Odessa and minor riots in Ekaterinoslav and Shpola.
Sir Harry Johnston warns France seeks Liberian territory amid a boundary dispute claiming Liberia cannot resist. He notes about 12,000 American Negro residents in Liberia proving their capacity for civilization under local rule. Anglophiles and philanthropists condemn any French move to carve Liberia.
The Congress of Free Thinkers voted to meet in Paris in 19% and Buenos Aires for Americans and in Barcelona for Europeans while Spaniards fear Madrid will ban it. Delegates laid wreaths at Giordano Bruno’s monument and Jamculum for Garibaldi in protests against the Vatican. A Pope letter reportedly protests the congress as an offense to Catholic leadership.
Paris dispatch notes the Turkish sultan invited American Minister Leishman to dine at the palace signaling warmth in thawing Turkish American talks. It reports the admiralty ordering torpedo boats built in American and European yards and notes Mrs Leishman and their son departing Constantinople with Counts de Gontaut Biron, the sultan sending Gab Bey with farewells and gifts.
In Frankfurt on the Main Balin Wiegand Plate and Reugh met with J Wilmick and others to discuss passenger fare levels. Earlier Bailen Wiegand and Plate spoke with Chancellor von Buelow at Homburg about the government's wishes on the matter. Paraguay peace talks resume but no basis disclosed. Russian grain exports rise with wheat to England. A Vilna festival honors Catherine the Great with a monument unveiling.
The Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy guarantees to cure chronic stomach disorders including dyspepsia gastritis and heartburn with the first dose. The ad claims the original McDermott formula cures thousands and offers free pamphlets and case histories while promising satisfaction and sole American rights.
The September unveiling in Vilna faced a diverse crowd as Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky attended his last public appearance. The ceremony, opposite the governor’s palace, drew Orthodox, Lutheran, Jewish, and Catholic dignitaries with a 360 gun salute led by Grand Duke Michael. The minister of interior pledged to follow the 1903 manifesto and oppose repression, emphasizing education.
Two fatal railroad wrecks reported in separate states. In Virginia a northbound passenger train collided with a southbound freight at Bloxom, killing engineer J. Brown and fireman Francis Donowsy, injuring freight engineer Clark. the fireman escaped. The crash blamed on an inexperienced brakeman missetting a switch. In Missouri at Lewis Station, the northbound Wiger struck freight cars due to a misplaced switch. engineer John Shane was killed, three others injured.
Knoxville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church voted against uniting with the Presbyterian Church. Chattanooga Presbytery also opposed the proposal. Twenty-two Cumberland presbyteries have voted, with seventeen in favor and six against, the Negro question shaping opinions.
A special chartered train on the Pennsylvania road shattered prior records for the 822 mile Philadelphia to Chicago run. It completed the journey in 17 hours 67 minutes, departing Philadelphia at 4:40 pm and reaching Chicago at 9:06 am. The Chicago businessman who chartered the train aimed to close a $250,000 deal in Chicago today.
Miss Eva Tanguay promotes The Sambo Girl while a man named Henry Matthews near Buena Vista Heights is injured by a falling bucket and later shows skull fracture but likely to recover. George Herndon is arrested on suspicion after being found disposing of a $100 diamond earring. Willam Knowles agrees to support his crippled child with weekly and monthly sums after a police court hearing.
A negro woman Martha Plummer of 1513 Winth Street NE was found shouting and praying on the street near her home by Ninth precinct officers. She was arrested and held for a mental examination by police surgeons. Also, William Sampson, a young negro, faced a police court for stealing items from the Crosby House. detective Mullen recovered part of the loot. Edward V. Atkinson, a Marine, had a preliminary hearing for stealing a phonograph and was held on $500 bond for the grand jury. Middletown firms S and Stratton sue Delaware and Hudson Railroad for 2,020,000 over Chateaugay Railroad work from Plattsburg to Lake Placid.
With the new arrangement the Central Eastern Western and M street schools introduce academic scientific history English or modern language and normal tracks. First year studies include English algebra Latin and ancient history along with language choices and electives.
The text outlines the Normal Course requirements across four years, detailing subjects for each year including English, mathematics, history, languages, science, and elective options. It notes additional requirements such as spelling, music, physical culture, drawing, and mechanics, plus graduation rules and major studies.
Chief Justice Clabaugh directed nolle pros in the George Woods assault case and in multiple others after prosecutors moved. Names include Lewis F Clipper John E Skinner Noble Rice John A Healey Edward B Warwick Charles H Haddaway embezzlement John Harris Samuel Green assault with a dangerous weapon and more for offenses ranging from larceny to forgery and perjury.
Four fires raged between 4 and 6 pm with total losses totaling about 270. Two sheds behind 1200 and 1202 Sixth Street Southwest burned after an unclear origin, belonging to Benjamin Rosenblatt and George McCauley. A blaze at 216 Thirteen-and-a-half Street Southwest damaged by hot coals from a stove cost 10. Mrs Duvall at 1016 I Street sustained minor burns fighting a kitchen fire from a gasoline stove, and a gasoline stove fire at 168 Fifth Street Northwest, home of Robert L. Ryan, caused about 50 in damage.
The grand jury returned indictments including robbery by Frank Harris Constant Lee Jones and James Heard. assault with a dangerous weapon. assault with intent to rape. housebreaking and larceny. larceny. forgery. embezzlement and related counts. The panel also ignored the case against Louis Reckle who was held by cor-ട
The Kenilworth Citizens Association held its sixth annual election with Joseph H. Voorhees chosen president and Allen W. Mallory named corresponding secretary. Arthur R. Lindsey was reelected secretary and J. R. Porter remained treasurer. The group urged widening and straightening Kenilworth avenue and secured a $5,000 macadamizing appropriation contingent on land donation. Washington Jockey Club agreed to donate land if the Columbia Electric Railroad moves its tracks to the center. The fire protection committee noted a proposed appropriation for a chemical engine and house, previously cut by the Commissioners.
Coroner Nevitt ordered an inquest into the Thursday night automobile crash at Fifteenth street and New York avenue northwest that killed Robert Marshall, a negro newsboy. The coroner and Capt Boardman met to prepare the police traffic clauses for the jury.
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