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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1904

Page

3

Cannon Pensions Ask Candidate About What Law to Pass

Speaker Joseph G Cannon and Nebraska Republicans toured Hastings to push pension policy. He discussed Parker's letter of acceptance and the Presidents order on pensions, contrasting Roosevelt with Cleveland and McKinley, and charged Republican administrations with overspending while opposing executive usurpation.

Congress Hastings Joseph G Cannon Watson Nebraska Cannon Alton Parker R Cinnon Cleveland McKinksy Dickens Cl4sland McK Inley Tooseyit

Notice of Marriage and Gerth Insertions Across Several Papers

The Washington Post announces that marriage and related notices will be inserted across multiple newspapers at no extra charge. Applications may enable simultaneous publication in the listed papers such as New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Chicago Record, Philadelphia Public Ledger, St. Louis Republic, Minneapolis Tribune, and others during following mornings.

Washington Post NEW York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Olriva Cincinnate Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Wirald ST Louis Republic Syracuse PD Tstandard ST. Pau Pic4ler Press Minnapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Licensed to Marry Local Unions and Drafted Names

A long list of marriage intentions and obituaries spans multiple names and places including Rokynlle Md Santa Rosa Cal East Orange NJ Falls Church Va Fredericksburg Va Leechburg Pa and Baltimore with notes on funeral dates residencies and interments. Several entries mention residences and ages with scattered death notices and funeral times.

Ro B Smith Rokynlle Annie Leonton Joseph Northedge Mamie Springman Albert Crolins van ‘Nest East Orange Netlie Leona Joves Santa Rosa Cal Albert Withers Waggle Saunders Edward Henson Elizabeth Johnson Adam Ortis Jr Agnes West Peter Kennedy Ruth Patterson Les Page Minnie Parker Falls Church Valery Tvetert Margaret Hale John Longstream Sophia Nolte Ivin F Hosking Florence Landvoigt George Cost Bis Mesa County Jin Burton Marie Lewis William & Saunders Antoinette Priestley Wilbur Latimer Dubois Mabel Bennett Granville Arthur C Wate Maude Buell Harry P Barrett Margarite C Loughlin Baltimore

Health Office Deaths Reported Through September

Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and addresses, including Margaret Cole 43, Catherine De Chord 42, John R Egan 25 days, James Green 2 years, Pearl Goson 3 years, Margaret F Hemmeter 1 month, Leon Hill 2 days, Lena Johnson 21 years, Henry Jones 26 years, Marta Lewis 85 years, Robert Marshall 12 years, Mitchell 1 year, Thomas Moten 7 days, George Wo McCracken 66 years, Merv Power 2 years, Mars Shoemaker 7 months, Etsie Smith 64 years, and others cited at various streets and institutions. The record covers infants to elderly, with emergency hospital notes for two cases and numerous city addresses.

Margaret Cole Catherine de Chord John R Egan St Se James Green Pearl Goson Pleasant d Aw Margaret F Hemmeter Mags Ave Leon Hill Hillsdale Dgc Webster Jackson Nave Monyia Agnes Johnson Navy Lena Johnson St Nw Henry Jones St Ow Marta Lewis Robert Marshall Fia Mitchell Thomas Moten George Wo McCracken Cap St Merv Shoemaker Etsie Smith

Parker's pledge on pensions and a Civil War service bill

A public exchange questions the feasibility of Parker rescinding an executive order on soldiers pensions and then seeking Congress support for a Civil War service pension. The speaker mocks vague age provisions and queries House control, citing past pension votes and urging clear stance. The passage ends with a literary allusion to Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.

Parker Congress Mr Parker House of Representatives Bunyan Truchart

Debates Draw Record Crowd in Wayne County Governor Race

Special to The Washington Post Huntington W V Sept 26 The Wayne County debate between Republican candidate Dawson and Vinson and Democratic candidate Cornwell and Holt drew the largest crowd in county history. Vinson defended Dawson over the statutory attorney fees issue and spoke on national matters. Cornwell attacked the GOP and tax reform, urging coal oil and gas taxes. Dawson defended revenue gains and the tax system, while Cornwell accused him of benefiting from a defeated bill. Holt followed with an attack on Dawson’s tax record. Parkersburg notes R J A Bozeman resigns from Wood County GOP citing dislike of the ticket and campaign tactics. Prominent Republicans reportedly sympathize and may oppose the ticket.

Washington Post Huntington Wva Wayne Today W M. Dawson Taylor Vinson John J. Cornwell John H Holt Wayne County Vinson Dawson Cornwell Republican Party State Treasury Dolin H Holt Parkersburg R J Bozeman Republican Executive Committee Wood County Bordoman Bateman

May Cost Pearre Votes in Allegany Ballot Issue

The Washington Post Cumberland reports doubt over Col George A Pearre's ballot entitlement in Allegany County Maryland. A new primary system backed by a county convention may affect his candidacy while Pearre rests at a New York summer retreat and plans to return around October 10.

Allegany County Snecai Washington Post Cumberland George A Pearre Congress Maryland Crawford County Col Pearre New York State

Brown at Cumberland Drives Local Democratic Organizing

Ex Gov Frank Brown arrived from Oakland and addressed Cumberland Democrats at the Queen City Hotel. A Parker and Davis league was formed with De Warren H Reynolds as temporary president and J Calvin Wilson as secretary to organize countywide chapters. About forty attended as plans for permanent organization and district leagues were set.

Parker and Davis Cumberland Frank Brown Oakland Queen City Brown Roosevelt Parker and Davis League de Warren H. Reynolds Cumberland Bar Congress J. Calvin Wilson

Davis West Virginia tour to feature Davis with Hill Whyte and Gorman

Senator Davis plans a West Virginia speaking tour starting October 10 from Baltimore after a rally with Senator Arthur Pue Gorman ex Senator William Pinkney Whyte Senator John W Daniel of Virginia and ex Senator David B Hull of New York The quartet will travel along the Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western lines stopping at Piedmont Keyser Grafton Clarksburg Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington and Charleston with Gorman joining at times for larger towns.

New York Daniel McConville Democratic National Committee Henry Gasseway Davis West Virginia Baltimore Arthur Pue Gorman Wiliam Pinkney Whyte John W. Daniel Virginia Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington Charleston Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western Gorman

Montague at Orange in Virginia Campaign Speech At Courthouse

Gov A J Montague spoke at the Orange courthouse to a large audience including women, introduced by A T Browning. C C Catlin also addressed the voters as Democratic elector candidate for the Eighth district. Former speakers urged constitutional methods and law respect amid party rallying in Fauquier Staunton and Oak Ridge hosted sizable Democratic events with attorneys general and regional figures. A joint Floyd Revercomb debate drew crowds in Oak Ridge with independent candidate Opie appearing but not allowed to join. Revercomb attacked Floyd's congressional record while Floyd defended it. Republicans held precinct meetings in Worfolk to energize base and heal rifts between Lily Whites and colored voters ahead of district conventions.

Washington Post Orange A. J. Montague A T Browning C. C Catlin Eighth District Warrenton Fauquier John F Rixey Wppa Hunton, Sr Booker Washington Staunton County Court House William A Anderson Lexington James W. Marshall Cyclone Jim Newcastle Oak Ridge Plood Revercomb Opie Floyd Congress Washington W. I. Allen Amherst Worfolk Third Ward

Alleged Deal With Mudd At Maryland Party HQ

Information from Democratic headquarters alleges Charles and Prince George county officials struck a deal with Congressman Mudd to back him against Dr R S Hill in exchange for past assistance. Reports claim Mudd will help elect the Democratic ticket next year in return. Charles County officials faced lukewarm reception and suspicious conferences were noted. Governor's attention directed to possible treason with an investigation likely.

Washington Post Baltimore Charles Prince George Mudd Dr R S& Hill Charles County Hill

Cowherd Liked the Parker Letter as Campaign Keynote

Congressional Chairman Cowherd returned to Riggs House after visiting New York and praised Judge Parker’s letter of acceptance as a strong campaign document. Rep Badger of Columbus, renominated in a Republican district, expressed confidence and sought potential help. Stewart Weer of Martinsburg campaigned for Congress against Dayton in West Virginia, optimistic about winning. Walker met county chairmen at Keyser with state leaders McKinney and dec.

Congressional Parker Representative Cowherd Congressional Campaign Committee Riggs House New York Judge Parker Cowherd de Witt C. Badger Columbus Ohio Badger Walker Keyser O. 5. McKinney

Swamp Root Aid and Political Meeting Notes

A reader’s letter praises Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney relief and recovery, with sample bottle offer and store availability. The text also notes campaign activity as Mr McKinney and Mr Campbell hold meetings in West Virginia districts.

Retary Campbell Keyser Mr McKinney Mr Campbell West Virginia

Wisconsin Decision Sparks Governor Race Ballot Battle

Madison awaits the State Supreme Court opening as factions of Wisconsin Republicans press for a ruling on which nominees shall appear on the November ballot. Leaders from both the stalwart and half-breed camps expect the decision within minutes of the court's session, though no official time has been set. The outcome hinges on whether Samuel Cook led candidates or Gov La Follette's faction gain ballot access.

Madison Wis Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin State Supreme Court Samuel Cook la Follette Supreme Court

Fairbanks in Montana Yellowstone irrigation tour

Vice Presidential candidate Charles W. Fairbanks spent September 26 in Montana touring the Yellowstone Valley from Glendive to Billings. He spoke on irrigation and the Reclamation Act with praise for Carter and Senator Dolliver. Meetings were held at Glendive Miles City and Forsyth, with a large Billings gathering.

Yellowstone Valley Billings Mont Charles W. Fairbanks Glendive Montana Billings Carter Fairbanks Dolliver Miles City Forsythe

Wagner at White House guest from Paris travels with President

Rev Charles Wagner of Paris author of The Simple Life stayed overnight at the White House. He arrived in the afternoon and was driven to the executive mansion in the President's carriage. Today he will tour Washington and view city sights. He is fifty two, born in Chateau Salais France.

Charles Wagner Paris White House Wagner Chateau Salais France

Multiple 19th Century Deaths And Prominent Figures

A mass of obituaries from various cities notes deaths of Count Ernst of Lippe in Detmold born 1831, Frederick Rhinelander of New York, George Elzear Brochu Notre Dame pastor, John F. Statra Halifax banker, Monsignor Brochu elevated ranks, John A. Statra and Mary Leisenring among others with brief career and familial notes. entries span Stockbridge Massachusetts Halifax New Brunswick and Buffalo with dates and causes including heart failure pneumonia and surgical operations.

Stockbridge Mass Frederick W. Rhinelander New York Red Lion Inn Mr. Rhinelander New York City Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad New York Institution For the Bund Metropolitan Museum of Art South Bridge Mgr George Elzear Brochu Notre Dame Catholic Church Msr Brochu St. Angeline Canada Booth Bridge

Mirsky Ovation Signals Sweeping Interior Reforms

St Petersburg reports show Premier Mirsky arriving from Vilna to an ovation at the railway station and interior ministry. He is expected to deliver a policy speech and push major changes including separation of the police from the interior ministry and new officials in key posts. The press awaits clearer aims and greater freedom.

Interior Department Ministry of Interior Mirsky St. Petersburg Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky Vilna Waz Ministry of the Interior Associated Press Vilna von Plehve Interior Ministry Count Shouvaloff Odessa M Sturmer Interior Council of the Empire Vataz2i Ekaterinoslav Durnovo Sviatopolk-Mirsky Saratoff St. Seraphim London Russia Flehys

Pardons American Sailor After Cuban Intercession

Cuban government pardons an American warship sailor sentenced at Santiago to two months imprisonment for disorderly conduct following representations by Minister Squiers. Guantanamo and Santiago courts’ harsher rules on sailors on shore leave may no longer be deemed justifiable and sailors may be turned over to commanding officers for discipline. Alleged Forger Arrested in Havana.

Santiago Havana Squiers Guantanamo

Murder Planned in Geneva Ties to Plehve Assassination

St Petersburg reports confirm a Geneva based conspiracy led by six Russians, mostly Jews, behind the Plehve murder. Swiss law limits action against political refugees, allowing terrorists to operate from exile while authorities name suspects and reveal four abortive prior plots. Sasonoff and two accomplices remain silent as Berstein refuses further statements.

St Petersburg M von Plehve Geneva Switzerland Alps Plehve Bobrikoff Finland M Bogdanovitch Ufa Pichve Gerchuni Interor Sipiaguine M Plehve Department of Political Police Hotel du Nord Sasonoff Berstein

Crust Around Crater Breaks At Vesuvius Eruption

Maples Sept 26 Mount Vesuvius eruption continues, slightly eased yet still imposing. Crust around the crater breaks away and lava ejects with shakings and explosions. Pompeii side remains threatening with heavy ash output. Funicular railroad restaurant damaged by lava flow.

Mount Vesuvius Pompeii

Killed in Tennessee Feud Near Pandora Distillery

A feud escalating in Johnson County Tennessee left Jeff Church dead and James Renkin alias James Campbell and Squire J H Shoun wounded. Renkin allegedly returned to finish Church after initial shooting, crushing his skull with a rock. Renkin and Shaun were arrested, with Shaun too seriously injured for jail transfer and guarded at home. News from Bristol and Washington reports.

Worhington Bristol Tenn Jeff Church James Renkin James Campbell Squire J H Shoun Johnson County Pandora Mountain City Church Rankin Shaun

Trial of Kratz Bribery Case Continued Amid Illness

The trial of Charles Kratz, a member of the 81 Loouts council, was continued as he remains critically ill after appendicitis surgery. A juror affidavit alleged lawyer Francisco offered 3200 to vote for acquittal, prompting motions to quash the panel. Governor Terrell departed for St Louis to attend Georgia Day at the fair on September 28.

Kratz Hunt Folk Gov. Terrell St. Louisa Atlanta Gov Terrell St Louis Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Guv Terrell James W English, Jr

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