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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1904
Page
1
Judge Alton B. Parker's letter accepting the Democratic presidential nomination argues against executive overreach and imperialist policies, calling for tariff reform and an age pension law. He revisits the gold standard, warns against centralizing power, and urges constitutional restraints, contending that the Dingley tariff burdens citizens and fuels monopoly through protective duties.
London reports Lady Curzon remains gravely ill with peritonitis. Bulletin says strength held, but seriousness persists. Doctors urge maintaining strength over the next two days as preparations for life support are noted. Sir Thomas Barlow cites localized peritonitis and improving comfort. Walmer Castle notes ongoing cautious improvements and inquiries by King Edward.
James H. Mulligan’s family in Lexington narrowly escaped a deadly poisoning after a servant named Louis Mitchell urged against eating salmon salad he claimed contained poison. A chemist later found the salad held enough strychnine to kill fifty people. Mitchell, once pardoned from prison, offered to confess and reveal all as arrest loomed.
In Winnipier Manitoba on September 25 about 700 allied mechanical trades workers at Canadian Pacific Railway walked out after rejecting a wage increase demand. Fort William and other points also saw walkouts as crews seek 3 to 5 cents more per hour, while CP officials vow a prolonged fight.
Philadelphia reports a large donation believed to be 3608,000 given to the University of Pennsylvania to seed an endowment fund for current expenses. The exact amount and donor will be revealed at next Friday’s opening exercises, with Provost Harrison and faculty offering only that a substantial gift was made.
Chicago September 25 Work in the Deering McCormick and Plano divisions of the International Harvester Company will resume tomorrow morning on the open shop basis. The company has declined to renew last year's agreements with organized trades. Meetings of the affected unions will be held this week to decide on action.
D M Pierson, a wealthy lumberman from Walterboro South Carolina, died after losing balance while helping his bride elect from a Savannah street car. He was to be married Wednesday and will be buried in Sumter South Carolina.
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia September 25 This afternoon Andrew Kuby a Croatian mill worker of Benwood was found unconscious with a knife wound to the throat He died after saying he had been assaulted and cut Earlier weeks ago he was beaten in a Benwood saloon by foreigners The report notes local unrest and an unresolved assault tied to the incident including a public notice of a steamer outing and travel promotions.
Tokyo reports Port Arthur defense threatened as Japanese assault yields Fort Kuropatkin and linked positions after days of bombardment. Hand to hand fighting leaves most Russian garrison dead or wounded while water supply fort remains in Japanese control. Current gains heighten urgency of seizing remaining outer forts.
AP correspondent notes unclear timing of renewed clashes at Port Arthur after September 22. Chinese sources say heavy fighting occurred as a bombardment opened or resumed around that date. A steamer from Port Arthur confirms previous reports of heavy engagement and bombardment activity.
Tokyo reports a shift from initial triumphalism to sober resolve as Port Arthur sieges and Liao Yang setbacks temper optimism. Despite losses, Japan remains confident to endure a long war, with munitions, funds, and manpower steady and plans for resupply lines and rapid offensives.
The halt near Mukden is seen as fatigue and supply delays plus a tacit Chinese Japanese understanding to avoid bloodshed near the Holy City where emperors are buried. Further fighting is expected north or northeast of Mukden possibly larger than Ligoyang. The season turns dry and warm, aiding operations. Two spies captured near the Fourth Corps bivouac. One Chinese bandit in officer dress and one Japanese in Buddhist lama garb were armed with bows and arrows. the Japanese spoke some Russian. Scouts found two Japanese frozen to death. Temperature stands at 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Reports say Japan has bought many Canadian horses for winter and campaign duration.
In Macon, September special to the Telegraph reports Mannie Carter a white man, and a negro named Hodge, were killed after a store dispute at R. M Carter's in Naylor. Ben Penny and Rube Knight, white, were arrested after Penny shot Carter and Carter shot Penny. The negro was killed nearby by an unknown person. Sheriff at the scene.
In Talbotton Georgia on a September weekend the mother of Tryer filed warrants against Tom Butler Edward Shipp and Seab Hall following a mass meeting. Edward Shipp and Seab Hall surrendered to the sheriff while Butler remains at large. The arrested men face trial Tuesday before Judge Raines. The two wounded men are believed to be recovering.
Huntsville reports that on Judge Speaker's advice the militia will break camp and return to Birmingham. The guard at the jail was removed at noon and the company departed for home. It is believed there will be little trouble during the trials of alleged lynchers. A separate item from New York notes the arrest of a negro named Jim Brown in Florence, charged with incendiarism and felonious assault, aboard the schooner Salisbury. In Colorado, Deputy U.S. Marshal Davis takes charge of the Telluride mill under Judge Hallett's bankruptcy ruling, after creditors claim over 3 million dollars.
Worcester, September 2 Senator George F Hoar remains gravely ill with brief bulletins noting weakness since Friday He spends most of his time asleep and refuses medicine or nourishment If the decline continues his strength will fail and he may die in a few days only immediate family allowed in the sick chamber
Indians from the Northwest are summoned to North Lapwai on the Nez Perce reservation to honor Chief Joseph with a feast and war dance and to elect his successor. Mail and messenger summons go to Nez Perces Lapwais Blackfoot Spokanes Colville and other tribes. About five thousand Indians expected. date to be set by subchiefs after a week of feasting dancing and ballot for a new chief.
John R. Blaney, who claims to be secretary and treasurer of the Wire Weavers Union in Holyoke Massachusetts, turned himself in here claiming embezzlement of 10000 dollars. He fled Holyoke two months ago after amassing the thefts and says he was indicted by the grand jury there.
International Congress of Arts and Sciences closes after 160 meetings on the exposition grounds in Festival Hall. Religious sessions featured Rev Hugh Black, Prof McGodyen, Rev Samuel Eliot, and Rev Edward Pollard debating charity and salvation. World’s Fair admissions totals for six days reach 770,418. a French worker delegation arrives in St Louis aboard La Bretagne to study industry groups and labor representation.
Word arrived today of the drowning of Gen. W. P. Chadwick of Exeter New Hampshire longtime managing trustee of Phillips Exeter Academy in the channel off Harbor Heights. The body was not recovered the accident happened late last night while he was bathing. He was forty years old and unmarried and had served on the governor staff for several years.
Paria Sept 25 First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne who sailed from Cherbourg on the Philadelphia has compared London Paris and American systems. He reports the American collection and delivery of mail equal to and superior in many respects to European methods.
Utica New York September 25 The power house at Alexander Bay supplying water to the village was wrecked today by a gasoline explosion. Clarence Willis narrowly escaped death as he worked in the oil room when the spark from the dynamo ignited flammable liquid. The plant, built last spring for about $12 000, was insured and was described as a total loss.
Vilna dispatches report Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky, recently appointed interior minister, delivering an address to Jews pledging broader life and work opportunities for the poorer classes. Jacob Schiff predicts a new era of reform, with support from Novosti and Novoe Vremya. Separate items note alleged highwaymen captured, an editor shot, and a family tragedy in Missouri.
Fort Arthur faces renewed pressure as Parker writes on acceptance, while new hope for Jews in Russia emerges amid international concern. A large audience hears the archbishop speak as two peace envoys depart Washington. War news includes a growing casualty list and a divided Russian army. Social and political commentary, editorials, and society notes fill the issue with reports from Virginia, Maryland, and the nation.
A motor car No 3 of the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad struck a Baltimore and Ohio freight train on Monroe street Anacostia just after 11 pm. About twenty passengers were aboard the street car none were injured though the front end was smashed. The motorman attempted emergency braking but could not stop in time. Conductor G M Norfolk and Engineer R T Anderson led the freight train while Conductor L F White and Motorman T A Chin headed the street car passengers were frightened but unharmed as the danger passed quickly.
Buenos Ayres reports confirm the end of peace negotiations between the Uruguayan government and revolutionists led by Gen. Mumnog. The government surprise attack followed a rupture notice to a political leader, not troops, prompting renewed talks and a peace settlement. Foreign claims for damages are expected, worsening the financial outlook.
Whitestar steamer Celtic reaches New York with 2 937 passengers plus 281 crew, the largest one voyage total. Immigrants left behind at Queenstown for lack of room. One death occurred during voyage. lamp trimmer James Walker of Liverpool fell overboard. Drowned seaman's family received 400 from saloon passengers. Notables aboard include Viscount Hingham and bishops Johnson and Rainsford.
Captain Boeman and ten crew members of the bark James A Wright, from Philadelphia, reached Nassau after the vessel went ashore at Harbor Island on September 8. The ship, built in 1871 and 886 tons, carried crude oil to Havana, drifted ashore due to a current, was salvaged then burned, becoming a total loss. Crew left their effects and were aided by the American consul to return home.
Sheriff Bell rejects Edward Romaine confession as false linking union miners to the Vindicator mine and Independence depot murders. He cites discrepancies and notes Romaine was in La Junta when the Independence depot explosion occurred. Also reports Providence Box Factory fire causing $75,000 loss and molten slag explosion destroying the Valverde smelter near Prescott.
35000 people gathered on Mount St Albans near the Capitol to honor Archbishop Thomas Randall Davidson of Canterbury. The ceremony featured Bishop Nelson and Bishop Brent among others, with Mrs Roosevelt and the British ambassador in attendance. Bishop Deane preached on walking worthy of one's calling and safeguarding Sabbath sanctity amid modern life.
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