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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1904

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Wreck kills fifty four and wounds many near Hodges

At Hodges Tennessee two Southern Railway passenger trains collided head on in daylight. Deaths numbered fifty four with about one hundred twenty five injured. Investigators suspect misread orders or a sleeper death for one engineer. Casualties include numerous passengers and crew. bodies remained under wreckage as rescuers aided survivors.

Knonville Tenn Southern Railway Hodges Tonn Newmarket Knoxvill Chattanooga

Moves Up the LIAQ Their Advance Is Slow

Reports from Mukden and Harbin on September 4 to 25 describe uncertain front conditions as Japanese forces push slowly toward Liao Yang. Kuropatkin’s forces report quiet fronts with mixed claims of Russian defense and Japanese maneuvers along the Liao River. Retreats begin amid rumors of a fourth Japanese army moving from Deziantchan and a cold Manchurian winter starting with 44 degree nights.

Mukden Fourth Draiithan Liao-yang St. Petersburg Hun Associated Press Kuropatkin Associated Proag Harbin Igays Liao River Tie Pass Europatkin Konadratsyitch Wafangon Saniunyu Marquis Oyame Manchuria Marquis Oyama da Pass Mistchenko Samsonoff Sanlunyu Deziantchan Dziantchan Ling-yang Taitse Kuroki Pensihu Liaoyang Yental Liao Rennen- Kampff Oku Fusan Telissu Vafangon Tie Pasa Port Arthur Kouroki Pusan

Firing East of Port Arthur Lands Supplies for Garrison

Reports from Chefoo and Dalny indicate a continued Port Arthur siege with heavy firing near the city and rumors of Japanese gains. Shipments of provisions medicine and ammunition reportedly reached Port Arthur while observers note ongoing attempts to starve the garrison and doubt a quick Japanese victory.

Chefoo Victoria Niuchwang Port Arthur Danny Dalny Miaotao Islands Tsing-tau Erica Coller Cardiff Roselang St. Petersburg C. & &. Railway

Port Arthur Cholera Rumor Spurs Naval Alarm

A reported cholera outbreak at Port Arthur prompts caution from war office and admiralty. Officials note overcrowded Chinese quarters and potential spread to Japanese and Russians, while awaiting confirmation and press release. No Vladivostok squadron movement confirmed. gossip tied to Radzivil's Mukden communications delays.

War Office Admiralty Taungtau Tsingtau Port Arthur Vladivostok

Fun Ends In Homicide In Walpole Mass

In Walpole Massachusetts schoolboy fun led to the death of J Orle Harding of Foxbern. Ralph Hudson fifteen of East Walpole is under arrest after an apple tossing incident on a laundry wagon escalated to Harding being struck and fracturing his skull. Hudson faces assault and possible manslaughter charges with a next hearing set for October 8 and bonds posted at a thousand dollars.

Walpole Mass J. Orle Harding Foxbern Ralph Hudson East Walpole Hudson Harding

Contempt Action Against Boston Postmaster Hibbard

Boston postmaster George A. Hibbard summoned to appear before the U S Circuit Court on September 2 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt The petitions from George Stillings GuyS Stillings and J Franklin Enisely accuse violation of a court order prohibiting returning mail for the Preferred Mercantile Company of Boston and its officers Also mention a $1 95 Baltimore and Return fare and rail service details from a separate note

Boston George A. Hibbard United States Circuit Court George Stillings Guys. Stillings J. Franklin Enisely Preferred Mercantile, Company of

Denied Right to Return Excluded as Public Charge

New York September 24 Mrs Apolonia Ro Merky arrived September 18 on the Red Star liner Finland and was ordered deported despite years in the United States and a planned $600 remittance. She appeals the Ellis Island ruling with Inspector Marcus Brawn urging reversal. The case centers on public charge rules as she and her husband faced travel and funds issues in Akron Ohio and Hungary.

New York Apolonia Ro, Merky Red Star Finland Hungary Ellis Island Akron Ohio Ehip Harangfalva Leipzig Europe Trieste Rolfezky Williams Washington

Lady Curzon Operation Reported Grave Yet Hopeful

London reports a successful operation on Lady Curzon with her condition grave but outlook hopeful. Walmer Castle dispatch notes no change in her status as of 11 p m. Mrs Lester and daughter Nannie rushed to London boarding Vaderland to reach Europe. Earlier, Indians expressed deep concern for the vice regal wife.

London Lady Curzon Walmer Castle New York Mra. L Lester Nannie Hed Star Line Vaderland Europe Grand Central Depot Chicago Twentieth Century Limited Simia India

Index 10 Today’s Issue Part One and Four

A historical newspaper index lists sections and page numbers across four parts, including news on wartime events, political topics, editorial pieces, society notes, sports, real estate, dramas, and technology updates. It mentions notable items like World Peace moves, University sports results, and a variety of features across pages.

Young Negro Lynched After Assault Attempt in Greenwood

A mob from Laurens County abducted and lynched Jamey Stuart in Greenwood after he attempted to assault the fourteen year old daughter of Doc Hughes. The sisters fled. the coroner conducts an inquest as authorities investigate the killing.

Greenwood D. C Laurens Greenwood County Jamey Stuart Stuart Doc Hughes

Jefferson Gives Up Stage

Chicago reports Prof. William Castle says Joseph Jefferson’s illness makes a public comeback unlikely. Mrs. Jefferson says he is very ill and may have made his last appearance. engagements canceled. In Boston, Hotel Touraine notes no confirmation of alarming condition despite feeble health and several days’ stay.

Chicago William Castle Joseph Jefferson Jefferson Castle Hotel Touraine Hazzard’s Bay Jeffers Touraine

Peace in Uruguay Reported as Terms Arranged

Telegrams from Montevideo say peace has been concluded between the government and the revolutionists after talks on reforms to the constitution. President Bailey Ordonez reportedly approved terms, with a cessation of fighting expected to follow. The accord may influence events in Paraguay.

Montevideo Uruguay Buenos Ayres Bailey Ordonez Paraguay

Man who vowed not to live after wife's death commits suicide

John Spilka, who declared he would not live beyond a year after his wife’s murder by Louis Peasant in September 1988, was found dead in a dwelling on the first anniversary of the crime. Mrs Spilka was attacked in her hallway and robbed of 242 dollars, with the body later moved to a garret.

Chicago Louis Pesant John Spilka Sufelda Aesany

Bolts party man attacks Marks record in British politics

London, Sept 24 a sensational political clash surrounds Harry Marks former New Yorker and former MP for St George in the Isle of Thanet now backed by the Conservative association His past libel case and alleged dishonest methods in selling an encyclopedia have drawn sharp editorials from the Times and a public rebuke from the Archbishop of Canterbury as the bye election campaign intensifies with opponents and supporters trading barbs and libel threats.

Igle Thanet Thunderer Canterbury the Times London Harry Marka Isle of Thanet Marks New York Financial News St. George Tower Hamlets London Times Times The Walter Hooper Uber Margate Marke Ufe Valera Henniker Heaton James Lowther Butterfield

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