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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1904

Page

3

May Recall Gurney If It Depends Upon the Report

Massachusetts reports show Third Secretary Gurney faced speed and court defiance issues. Papers sent to State Department will determine action, then to British Embassy. Officials weigh whether immunity or misjudgment warrants recall or mere transmission of records.

Massachusetts State Department Gurney Washington Moody United States District Attorney Boston Carney Phelps Massachusetts Court British Foreign Office Gurmey Brinch United State Deoermert Blaine Foreign Office Lee Statehouse Gov. Guild Nash Gov. Bates Justice Phelps Judee Phelps Pittsfield Mass Garland Sherif Noble Stockbridge

Sued on Her Wedding Tour in Breach of Promise Case

Sioux City Iowa Sept 28 John Scott a widower today had notice of a suit for breach of promise to marry served upon Mrs A C Bassett of New York who came here on her wedding tour with her husband Scott asks for 6000 damages

Sioux City Iowa John Scott A. C. Bassett New York Scott

LICENSED TO MARRY LIST OF BRIDES AND GROOMS

The notice lists numerous marriage intentions and pairs across multiple states. Names include Clarence H Hunt with Salle B Price. Walter L Fifer of Clifton Forge VA with Hannah Crush of Glen Wilton VA. Edward G Robertson with Mary C Magill of St Mary County MD. Lea D Moore of Richmond VA with Lollie V Hicks of Curlew VA. Robert M Sanford with Alma E Nelson of Richmond VA. and many others across Virginia Maryland Ohio New York and additional locales. The item compiles a long register of proposed marriages with both partners' hometowns or residences.

Clarence H. Hunt Salle B. Price Walter L. Fifer Clifton Forge Hannah Crush Glen Wilton Charles G Bowzee Mary E Homer Edward G Robertson Mary C. Magill St Mary County Lea D. Moore Richmond Lollie V. Hicks Curlew Robert M Sanford Alma E Nelson Pasquale Ciresi Guiseppina Maggio Thomas P Grace L. Hullet Harrison Rusdell Arlene Reynolds James F. Cooper Henrietta Dove Randolph B. Dabney Lena M. Gasking Samuel Giddings Prince George County Marie B. Brown Charlie Thompson Ada L. L. Lee Jacob G Redford Ewansberry Va Mary A Cheatham Manchester Lemuel Laws Katharina Mact Royal A. Lynn Newark Ohio Clara L. Shaewalt Edward Gaskins Turner John B. Rose Ola L. Crump James Bundy Inez Childa Robert B. Long Mamis E Brown William A. Jenking Mary E. Selby Baltimore Henry Green Martha Gant Arthur MacDonald Rochester N. Y Margaret J. Porterile Robert L. Pearson Sacha Lewis James H. Coates Ida Webster Caroline County Peter Simms Lucy Wiltame Claude L. Barnett Mary Elizabeth Atlee

Funeral notices from scattered newspapers list various obituaries

A transcription of inserted notices from multiple papers details obituaries and funerals. Entries mention the deceased and relatives, with services planned at private residences or churches, listing dates mainly in September and locations including Washington DC, Baltimore, Buffalo, and Indianapolis. Younger and older deceased are named along with family relations and funeral arrangements.

Fowler Teta Pom Jane Elememed Powler Tia SE Vuesdar Todt Gresors Mandred Fiegury Cirsril vutChwest Thursdal Jeter Schutd Earl M H H Sarah Jeter Funetel Briday Arcola Ni Orleans Ind TSW Wutatta Elizabeth P W William Law Fineal Wright's Chapel Sam Baltamore Xi Haven Conn Lonhard Tom Walnut Birect Buffalo Louisa B. Lenhard Finneger Joseph Mitel Minnie Louist Josephine Joseph Ot Mildred Marie Lennard Taylor Brownscourt Washington, DC Leroy Mortimer Taylor Nezrey House of the Temple Thirel Street Mary Ey Taylor Nathanil T Taylor Augustine C Tarler First Street

Health Office Record Deaths and Entries

Health office record lists multiple death notices and ages with addresses including Anthony Douml 19 months Falzabeth Fowler 6 days Bashara Wo Goetz 74 years Grant rd Wotlmenz Jackson 6.5 months William Long 4 years at Washington Asy Hosp Howard Ma k 14 years Emergency Hosp Robert Pye 65 years 224 F st aw Martha Read 8 years Lafayetta Square Ja Scrivner 1 year 50 O st al ow Idu deurig 44 years Providence Hosp Marie Stubbes 26 years 1104 18th st Carole Williams 53 years 608 24 st aw

Anthony Douml Falzabeth Fowler Bashara Wo Goetz Grant al Ow Idu Deurig Sears Providence Marie Stubbes 18Th St Carole Williams

Early 1900s Funeral Directors Advertise Services

Undertakers W W R Speare and Joseph Gawler offer first class funeral and embalming services from 940 F Street NW and 1730-32-34 Pa Avenue. R F Harveys Sons Funeral Directors at 1225 Fourteenth Street NW advertise strict service at moderate prices with telephone access Mala 3191 and North 879.

Joseph Gawler R. F. Harvey's Sons Folrteelth Street Commodions Cloune! Telephone North

Laboratory Plan to Study Criminals at Justice Dept

At the American Bar Association session in St Louis the final day saw officers elected led by Henry St. George Tucker as president and Joseph R. Holson urging the creation of a Washington Department of Justice criminology laboratory to study criminals and related classes. The resolution passed after debate, with praise for criminology work by Dr. Arthur MacDonald and support for the Interparliamentary Union’s call for peaceful settlement of disputes by judgment. The Indian legislation committee urged severalty act application as best for most reservations, while title and real estate work was extended for another year. Louisiana Purchase Exposition arrangements were approved and thanks extended to organizers and local bodies. next meetings proposed in Detroit and Lookout Mountain.

St. Louis Convention the American Bar Association Henry St. George Tucker Lexington School of Law Washington and Lee University John Hinkley Baltimore Frederick E. Wadham Albany Melville Church Washington D. C District of Columbia Peking China Chow Tsethi Sun Sze Yeo Emperor of China Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists Department of Justice Joseph R. Holson Washington, D. C Arthur MacDonald Verdinand Shack New York Interparliamentary Union United States Standing Committee of Uniform State Laws Special Committee On India Special Committee On Title and Real Estate Louisiana Purchase Exposittor Company Missouri Bar Association St Louis Bar Association Board of Lady Managers Detroit Mich Lookout Mountain Ten General Council

Deaths and obituaries from around the world

Obituaries report the death of Dr Phineas V Horwitz of Philadelphia in Bar Harbor after a long illness. Elsewhere Count Sergius Tolstoi dies at his estate in Russia, Judge Henry B Underhill dies in New Jersey, Manuel Iturbe Mexican minister to Spain dies in Madrid, Lafcadio Hearn dies in Tokyo, Fatty Grote of New York dies in Bellevue Hospital, and Milt T Barlow known as Uncle Tom dies in New York from cancer.

Bar Harbor Phineas v. Horwitz Philadelphia Mexico City Manuel Iturbe Spain Madrid Iturbe Europe Mexico Yokohama Lafcadio Hearn Tokyo Hearn Ionian Islands New Orleans New York Japan William F. Grote Fatty Grote East Side Bellevue Hospital Old County Democracy Greater Milt T. Barlow Ole Black Joe Minstrel Stage Uncle Tom Texas Bteer” Company

Corbin departs for Manila as Atlantic Division changes

Maj. Gen. Corbin, commanding the Atlantic Division, visits New York to bid farewell and report maneuvers before sailing for San Francisco to embark on the Manila voyage. Brig. Gen. Funston arrives in Chicago to take command of the Department of the Lakes, with Wade awaiting reassignment.

Corpin New York Thin City Manila White House Taft Chaffee War Department Corbin Manassas A. L. Wagner San Francisco Mongolia Philippines Frederick D. Grant Frederick Funston Department of the Lakes Chicago Department of the East Atlantic Eost Gulf James F. Wade Chisago Song B. J. Mitchell E. Long Funston Vancouver Wash Department of the Columbia Virginia Hotel Army Headquarters

Delay in Prize Appeals in St Petersburg Admiralty Court

The prize appeals continue for at least a month in the St Petersburg admiralty court. The panel includes ten admirals two cassation members and Prof de Martens. Sir Charles Hardinge has objected to naval majority, and questions Russia's dual use stance on food versus fuel. The United States and Great Britain will wait for the court's ruling before pressing the issue further.

Admiralty Court St Petersburg Court of Cassation de Martens University of St. Petersburg Charles Hardinge Russia Foreign Office United States Great Britain

Young Tolstoi Favors War and World Conquest Dream

Leo Tolstoi Jr. writes from St. Petersburg that Russia must fight on to subdue Japan and realize a global empire. He views the war as regeneration, comparing it to Peter the Great era. He predicts Russia as the future great nation, with Slavs expanding over Crimea Caucasus and Siberia. Asia is seen as the destined power for world conquest.

Russia St. Petersburg Count Tolstoi Leo Novyce Vremya Tamboff Far East Tolstoi Crimea Caucasus Siberia Aungsia

Japan to issue new 340 million domestic bonds

Tokyo reports a new domestic loan of 340 million yen at 92 with 5 percent interest. Officials expect heavy subscription as Finance Minister meets bankers in Tokyo Osaka and Nanya to discuss the issue. A conscription law amendment is likely increasing reserve service to seventeen years five months. unofficial figures: about 45,000 Japanese soldiers sick or wounded treated in Japan.

Tokyo Osaka Japan

Wu Ting-fang's Mission to Sound Neutral Powers

Information from St. Petersburg confirms Wu Ting-fang, former Chinese minister to the United States, will be sent on a special mission to Europe and America to sound neutral powers on protecting China's interests in peace negotiations. He will consult Japan and Russia about Manchuria, but the plan is to seek neutral views on China's interests rather than direct involvement.

St. Petersburg Peking Wu Ting-fang United States Europe America China Japan Russia Manchuria

Russia orders destroyers amid Russian shipbuilding ties

Paris dispatch reports Russia negotiating for eleven torpedo boat destroyers with Compagnie des Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee. Four to Normandy, four to Havre, three to La Seyne. fifteen months to build. Also noting a Moscow prayer service for victory and Minister Barrett's return from Panama to New York.

Paris Temps Toulon Compgenie Des Forges Et Chantiers de la Mediterranee Normandy Havre la Seyne

Obstruction Found on Ways at New York Navy Yard

Armed marines patrolled the New York Navy Yard as divers inspected the submerged portion of the launch ways for the battleship Connecticut. Officials reported no new obstruction but warned the incident heightened concerns over safety amid ongoing labor and piecework disputes.

New York New York Navy Yard Connecticut Baxter Navy Yard Navy Department Department

Torpedo at Large From Submarine Pike

Two torpedoes disappeared last Friday from the U S submarine Pike operating in San Pablo Bay under Lieut MacArthur. One torpedo has been recovered by Italian fishermen, the other remains at large and could detonate if struck by a vessel. It carries 200 pounds of guncotton and a 320 dollar reward is offered for its recovery. The recovered torpedo had lost its compressed air and was nearly harmless.

San Francisco United States Pike San Pablo Bay Lieut. MacArthur

Union Bridge Hearing Delayed By Taft On Pittsburg Controversy

Secretary Taft again postpones arguments in the Pittsburg union bridge dispute as bridge owners seek more time and a review by the War Department. The carrier cruiser Denver returns from a final trial off Virginia, with inspection aboard and a report to Washington anticipated.

Taft Union Bridge Priteburg Root Allegheny River War Department Pittsburg Newport News Denver Naval Board Old Point Comfort Washington Sda

Petrel Arrives From Alaskan Cruise At Mare Island

The U S gunboat Petrel reached San Francisco today after a cruise in Alaskan waters. Capt Sherman went ashore to report to Rear Admiral McCalla at Mare Island. Secretary Morton visited League Island Navy Yard with Admiral Capps, marking his first visit there.

San Francisco Cal United States Petrel Capt Sherman Mare Island McCalla Morton Deague Island Yard Philadelphia League Island Navy Yard Admiral Capps Wash

Marines Parade at Yard for Secretary Inspection

Marines and sailors paraded for the inspection of the Secretary as salutes fired in the yard. Secretary Morton and Admiral Capps departed for New York to attend the launching of the battleship Connecticut.

Ington Morton Admiral Capps New York Connecticut

Seaman Tells of Cruelty Aboard Navy Ships

Edward Foster, a discharged seaman, told Police Court he suffered brutal treatment aboard the cruiser Dixie in Philadelphia, alleging two masters-at-arms beat him, breaking five ribs, jawbone, and dislocating an elbow. He faces a trespass charge and plans to seek Navy Secretary relief in Washington. The magistrate remitted the fine.

Washington Newport News Edward Foster Philadelphia Secretary of the Navy Dixie

Promotions and Leaves for Army Officers Across Branches

Orders grant two months leave to Veterinarian Samuel Glasson Jr of the Ninth Cavalry and one month leave to First Lieutenant Godwin Ordway of the Artillery Corps. Captains Schull and Pate receive new assignments and study opportunities at Fort Leavenworth and Fort McPherson. A board at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, will examine officers for promotion with Captains Grierson Freeman Johnson Church and Lieutenants Pield Wells as detail.

Samuel Glasson, Jr Ninth Cavalry Godwin Ordway Artillery Corps Herman W. Schull Ordnance Department Joseph B. Pate Third Infantry National Guard of Tennessee Infantry and Cavalry School Fort Leavenworth Kaw William H. Stansell Fort McPherson Fort Robinson Nebr Charles H. Grierson Tenth Cavalry Samuel D. Freeman Carter P Johnson James R. Church Peter C. Pield Walter J. Scott Edward C. Wells

Navy Personnel Moves and Vessel Movements Report

Rear Admiral J Modgers to retired list from Oct 3 1904 under section 1444, C P Perkins to command Pensacola Naval Training Station and San Francisco. several Lieutenants and Ensigns reassigned or reported to various stations. resignations and appointments of paymasters and clerks. multiple transfers within Cavite, Olongapo, Yokohama. Trophy presented to Capt Lucien Young for isthmus revolt. Funeral of Rear Admiral F P Gilmore in Annapolis with Naval Cemetery interment. movements of ships Standish Standish and others. Ocean steamers Teutonic and others listed with arrivals and sails.

J. Modgers St of the Navy C. P. Perkins Pensacola San Franciscé Cal A. Rust Naval Examining Loard Washington D C Minneapolia H. A. Pearsog Minneapolis Ilinois L. R. de Steigner G. J. Meyers Chattanooga A. Gaffney Wyoming Ohio J. A. Kelly Naval Academy Annapolis T. W. Arms Wabash Navy Yard Boston Mass H. Farrah Franklin Norfolk Stirling United States Asiatic Fleet A. J. Matthews Olongapo Cavite R. A Admiral Gilmore F. P. Gilmore New York Naval Cemetery

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