Carpenter with box of hardware items (illustration)
in 1904, the Tacoma Times published this image in an advertisement for HW Myers Hardware, of Tacoma
Top half of Jack Johnson - boxing sport photo
the top half of boxer Jack Johnson, along with an article about his then-upcoming fight with Fireman Jim Flynn, and his contract with Jack Curley.
Valentine's Day graphic 1904
there's a Cupid and a lady in a dress and a globe of the world... romantic imagery.
Odessa 1904, Russian Empire
original caption: "ODESSA, MOST PROSPEROUS PORT IN RUSSIA, DUE CHIEFLY TO JEWS"
Greek Church In Helsingfors 1904
Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland. Suomi: Uspenskin katedraali, Helsinki.
Arthur Duffey 1904
in 1904, Arthur Duffey was a championship sprinter.
Arthur F Duffey of Georgetown University
in 1903, Arthur F. Duffy was a champion sprinter.
1904 bicycle ad for the Pope Manufacturing Company
in 1904, the Pope Manufacturing Company ran an ad for their bicycles in the Tacoma Times.
Women's bicycle advertisement (1904)
in 1904, the Pope Manufacturing Company used this image to advertise bicycles for women.
1903 advertisement for razors
"It's a pleasure to shave with 'Mohr's Best' Razor." -- from an advertisement for Henry Mohr Hardware, of Tacoma, WA
HENRY MOHR HARDWARE COMPANY - Christmas advertisement, 1903
the people on the left are depicted as singing joyously because they bought their Christmas gifts from Henry Mohr, while the man on the right is depicted as sad because he was "bunkoed" (swindled) while buying... More
Women's fashion ad (December 21, 1903)
"Here is a pretty white felt hat trimmed with black velvet and autumn leaves. The shirt waist is of madras cloth, with white buttons and bands of stitching."
Russian soldiers drinking tea at a station in Siberia (1904)
soldiers of the Imperial Russian Army drinking tea at a station on the Trans-Siberian Railway, while en route to fight in the Russo-Japanese War.
Russian troops farewell scene
troops of the Imperial Russian Army bid farewell to their families before boarding trains to go fight in the Russo-Japanese War.
Russian troops falling through the ice on Lake Baikal (artist's concep...
"THE PERILS OF THE WAR: Some of the tragedies of the war in the Far East have yet to be written. The intense cold is killing Russian soldiers by the hundreds. The crossing of Lake Baikal is attended by great d... More
Russian soldiers signaling
soldiers of the Imperial Russian Army sending smoke signals, in 1904
Russian troops preparing for departure 1904
in February 1904, troops of the Imperial Russian Army prepare to leave for Manchuria, to fight in the Russo-Japanese War.
Transporting heavy guns across the Trans-Siberian Railway (1904)
the Imperial Russian Army tries to transport heavy guns across the trans-Siberian Railway, but gets stuck in the snow
RUSSIA IS USING REINDEER TO HAUL HER HEAVY SUPPLIES
In 1904, the Imperial Russian Army resorted to using reindeer to move supplies quickly, for use in the Russo-Japanese War. This image shows "Russian officers escorted by Cossacks making a deal with 'Chunchuses... More
Blindfolded coolies working for Russian troops
in 1904, the Tacoma Times alleged that Russian troops in Port Arthur had their supplies delivered by Chinese coolies -- and that these Chinese coolies were blindfolded, and always escorted by armed guards, out... More
RUSSIAN OUTPOST AT MANCHURIAN FARMHOUSE
During the Russo-Japanese War, Russian troops in Manchuria took over the homes of Manchurian residents and used them as fortifications.
Russian officers of the Port Arthur garrison, 1904
Officers of the Imperial Russian Army garrison at Port Arthur, China in 1904.
Russian troops in Mukden (1904)
troops of the Imperial Russian Army, leaving their base in Mukden for Southern Manchuria as part of the Russo-Japanese War.
Russian troops praying before battle
a regiment of Russian troops praying together before going into battle (presumably as part of the Russo-Japanese War).
Cossack regiment in training
in1904, these Cossack troops of the Imperial Russian Army were training prior to being sent off to fight in the Russo-Japanese War.
Russian troops celebrating Easter in Newchwang, 1904
on May 1, 1904, Russian troops in Newchwang paused in their pursuit of the Russo-Japanese War to celebrate Easter (as per the Eastern Orthodox calendar.
Russian Field Hospital (1904)
"When the Russian army is on a peace footing, the medical corps does not exist as a unit. Each fighting force has its physicians and hospital corps. In was the personnel of a medical corps attached to a regime... More
Buildings around a canal in St Petersburg
buildings around a canal in St Petersburg, Russian Empire, 1904
Carlos de Borbón and Jaime, Duke of Madrid
Carlos de Borbón and his son, Jaime, Duke of Madrid
RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP THREE SAINTS
"Three Saints (Black sea fleet)- Built 1893, displacement 12,500 tons, complement 582, length 371 feet, beam 72 1-3 (sic) feet, depth 27 feet. Armament, four 12.4-inch, eight 6-inch, four 4.7-inch, 10 3-pound... More
The battleship Tsesarevich (1904)
the Russian battleship Tsesarevich, in 1904. "Displacement 13,000 tons, complement 700. Dimensions, length 487 feet, beam 75 1/2 feet, draught 26 feet. Armament, four 12-inch guns, 12 six-inch guns, 20 three-i... More
RUSSIAN PROTECTED CRUISER ASKOLD (1904)
"Askold - Built 1900, displacement 6,500 tons, length 426 1/2 feet, beam 49 feet, depth 19 3/4 feet, armament 12 6-inch, 12 3-inch, 10 various small caliber machine guns, torpedo tubes, 2 submerged, 2 above w... More
Bombardment of the Varyag (artist's conception)
the Japanese bombardment of the Varyag during the Battle of Chemulpo Bay.
Imperial Russian cruiser Variag, ca. 1904
the Variag, in approximately 1904. "Built in 1899 at Philadelphia; 6,500 tons. Dimensions - Length 400 feet; beam, 32 feet; draft, 19 feet. Armament - Twelve six-inch. twelve three-inch, six three-pounders, fo... More
Ships in the harbor at Vladivostok (1904)
"Four-funnel warship very near to shore is the first-class cruiser Gromboi. Two-funnel warship lying in line is the first-class battleship Sevastopol. Four-funnel warship lying in line in the offing is the fir... More
Vladivostok harbor, 1904
the harbor at Vladivostok in 1904
Escape of the Russian Fleet from Vladivostok Harbor
"The escape of the Russian fleet, presumed to have been bottled up in Vladivostok harbor through two feet of ice has worried the Japs. This photograph of the squadron breaking through was taken several weeks a... More
Nikolai Skrydlov (ca 1904)
in 1904, Nikolai Skrydlov was an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy.
Admiral Nicholas Skrydlof
in 1904, Nicholas Skrydlof was an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy
Drydock at the Port of Vladivostok
Drydock at Vladivostok, 1904
The Waterfront at Vladivostok, 1904
the waterfront in Vladivostok, in 1904
The Government Building At Vladivostok (1904)
a government building in Vladivostok.
Panoramic view of Vladivostok Harbor, 1904
this is the harbor at Vladivostok in 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War; the caption below the photograph speculates on whether the Imperial Japanese Navy will attack Vladivostok next.
A Scene in Vladivostok (1904)
Vladivostok, 1904.
Cathedral, Vladivostok
a cathedral in Vladivostok, 1904
Torpedoing of the Russian cruiser Pallada (artist's conception)
artist's conception of the torpedoing of the Pallada during the Battle of Port Arthur.
RUSSIAN ARMORED CRUISER THUNDERER
"Thunderer - Built 1899, displacement 14,367 tons, complement 800, length 472 1/2 feet, beam 69 feet, depth 29 3/4 feet, armament, four 8.4-inch, 16 3-inch, 20 3-inch, 16 3-pound rapid fire and 8 machine guns... More
Russian armored cruiser BAYAN
"Built 1899; displacement 3850 tons. Dimensions - Length 407 feet. beam 65 feet, draught 24 feet. Armament - Four eight-inch guns, 12 six-inch guns, 12 three-inch quick-fire guns, 12 machine guns. Five torpedo... More
Imperial Russian soldier in cold-weather gear
soldier of the Imperial Russian Army ca 1904
Japanese and Russian soldiers ca 1904
a soldier of the Imperial Japanese Army and a soldier of the Imperial Russian Army, ca 1904
Russian cavalry patrolling the Transsiberian Highway
during the Russo-Japanese War, cavalry troops of the Imperial Russian Army guarded the Trans-Siberian Highway from potential Japanese saboteurs.
Lina Cavalieri and Anna Held, 1904
Lina Cavalieri and Anna Held were both actresses.
1903 article on slavery in Morocco
this 1903 newspaper article states that slavery was commonplace in Morocco, and that the slaves were happier than the free citizens. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 8, Tuesday, December 29, 1903, page 2. The t... More
"High hand" cartoon
this cartoon is a literalist depiction of the phrase "high-handed".
"Ex-King of the Herero"
this person was described as "Mattafa, the ex-King of the Herero". This may have been intended to be Samuel Maharero -- although, at the time the image was published, Maharero was still King.
Ladies' suit (Thompson ad)
in 1904, this picture of a ladies' suit appeared in an ad for Thompson Merc. Co. of Tacoma, WA.
"Happy" Hogan Goes After Thomas' Wild Pitch
in 1904, the Tacoma Times used cartoons to illustrate articles about local baseball games. This cartoon depicts an incident in a game between the Tacoma Tigers and the Seattle Siwashes.
"POLLY" WILL BE A STAR WITNESS IN DIVORCE SUIT
In 1904, The Tacoma Times published an article about a pending divorce in San Francisco: Mrs. George Lynch alleged that her mother-in-law had trained the family parrot to repeat abusive statements. Upper left:... More
1904 advertisement comparing refrigerators to iceboxes
In 1904, advertisements for refrigerators had to convince customers that refrigerators were preferable to the use of iceboxes. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 197, Friday, August 5, 1904, page 2.
"The Optimist", by Edmund Vance Cooke
a bearded man holds his pipe in one hand and the newspaper in another, indicating that he has been reading depressing news stories. To his left is the text of The Optimist, a poem by Edmund Vance Cooke. The O... More
"Clear the Track!" by Satterfield on January 12, 1918
Cartoon, "Clear the Track!" The cartoon was published during the establishment of the United States Railroad Administration (USRA), led by William G. McAdoo. The USRA nationalized the railroad system in the Un... More
A Broadcloth Suit (1903)
"This handsome suit is of wine-colored broadcloth. The full habit back skirt is seamed at the center front, with a wide flare below the knee. The skirts of the three-fourths length skirt are attached, ending u... More
1903 shoe, made by Hanan & Son
"Hanan's Enamel Vici Kid and Colt Shoes" - "all patent leather, no tip, full dress shoes", on sale for $5 at McDonald Shoe Company, Tacoma, WA, in 1903. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 9, Wednesday, December 3... More
"Conference of Steel Men" (LWS cartoon)
this cartoon is based on a pun between "steel" and "steal" - that is, rather than being industrialists, these men are thieves.
1904 sewing machine
in 1904, this sewing machine was on sale at HW Myers Hardware, in Tacoma, WA
1904 map of the coast of Washington
A 1904 map illustrating defenses at the entrance of Puget Sound in the US state of Washington. Some of the labels are a little obscure (confirmed in the associated newspaper article): Straits of Juan de Fuca ... More
General Machkatine
Русский: Махотин, Николай Антонович (1830—1903) — русский генерал от инфантерии, участник Крымской войны, военный педагог и администратор. From Tacoma Times, Vol. 1, No. 87, Wednesday, March 30, 1904, page 2. ... More
1904 bathroom fixtures (advertisement)
in 1904, this picture was used in an advertisement for HW Myers Hardware and Furniture, of Tacoma, WA
1904 advertisement for a breadmaker
in 1904, this advertisement for the "Universal Bread Mixer and Raiser" (a bread machine) was published in the Tacoma Times.
"AND SEND IT STRAIGHT, TOO"
in 1902, the Frank Leslie Publishing House published "The Governor Pro Tem", a story by James Edmund Dunning (who may have also been a banker born 1873, unless that was a different James Edmund Dunning). In th... More
"The Bride" (Goodnow illustration)
It's a woman in a 1904 wedding gown, as published in the Tacoma Times to illustrate a poem called "the Bride", by "Cynthia Grey" (apparently a pseudonym of Gertrude Price, later Gertrude Price Wilmot).
"The Bride" (illustrated poem, 1904)
It's a woman in a 1904 wedding gown (as published in the Tacoma Times), illustrating a poem called "the Bride", by "Cynthia Grey" (apparently a pseudonym of Gertrude Price, later Gertrude Price Wilmot).
$67.50 to St. Louis and Return (1904 ad)
in 1904, this ad appeared in The Tacoma Times. It included a short bit of verse by Wallace Irwin.
1904 bathroom fixtures
in 1904, HW Myers Hardware of Tacoma was advertising these as "up-to-date bathroom fixtures".
1904 man with umbrella and raincoat
this image of a man with an umbrella and raincoat appeared in an advertisement in The Tacoma Times (1904).
1904 editorial cartoon about car speed tests in Florida
in this 1904 editorial cartoon, Father Time has been run over by a speeding car going at the previously-unimaginable speed of 80 miles per hour.
Street Suit (fashion vignette 1904)
"IThis neat walking suit is of rough green cheviot, lined with the pliable taffeta. The circular skirt is made with a double box plait at the back. The coat is demi-fitting in the back. The shoulder capes are ... More
A corridor in the Palace of Education
a corridor in a building at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
1904 Couches
In 1904, these couches could be purchased at HW Myers Hardware in Tacoma, WA.
1904 camera advertisement
in 1904, this model of camera was on sale for $20 at Gailey Supply Company (a Kodak affiliate) in Tacoma, WA.
1904 Cartoon about racism in Chinese restaurants
In 1904 Chicago, two black men - "Dr. Cooper and Daniel Robinson" - were refused service in a Chinese restaurant (run by "Moy You, Moy You Kay, Moy Quong, and Moy Sam"). The "quartet of chop suey artists from ... More
A corner of the Varied Industries Palace
the Varied Industries Palace at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
1904 man walking out of frame
this 1904 clothing ad for Alfred Benjamin & Co. portrays a man walking towards the viewer and out of the frame of the picture.
1904 diagram of a dog louse
close-up drawing of a "dog louse" - a species of louse that feeds specifically on dogs. To the right is a detailed image of the louse's foot.
1904 clothing advertisement (with caption)
In 1904, this clothing advertisement appeared in The Tacoma Times. It has descriptive language which is interestingly obsolete.
A Cotton Voile (fashion vignette)
another fashion vignette from the Tacoma Times. Text: One of Mary Malin Brown's prettiest gowns is a gray cotton voile, which she made herself. She bought a good pattern and the result is all that could be des... More
1904 plans for a couch bed
in 1904, the Tacoma Times had a regular feature wherein they published plans for making various items of furniture. The text in this image should be transcribed and included in the description on this page. S... More
1904 editorial on arteriosclerosis
this 1904 editorial on arteriosclerosis, as published in The Tacoma Times, blames the ailment on excessive physical exercise. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS Athletes are in danger. So says the American Medical association,... More
67.50 to St.Louis and Return
1904 railway ad for a round trip from Tacoma, Washington to St. Louis, Missouri (site of the 1904 World's Fair). Ad features a poem by Wallace Irwin and, for some reason, an image of a man wearing traditional ... More
1904 advertisement for heater
in 1904, this heater was of an old model and was thus being sold at cost by HW Myers Hardware of Tacoma, WA.
A Bed Of Coals (cartoon)
this cartoon, which depicts a metaphorical "bed of coals" as an actual bed, was used in a 1904 advertisement for "Tacoma Trading Company".
A Lace Dinner Gown
"This exquisite dinner gown is of cream lace over pale blue taffeta. The high girdle is of blue lightweight velvet. There are five circular flounces on the skirt, graduated to the deep girdle."
A Best Robe (fashion vignette)
"This graceful Japanese wrapper is prettily made of figured rose pink challie. The sleeves and fronts are ornamented with bands of white, with pink and green embroidery."
Removable Coat Skirt (fashion vignette)
"This street suit is made with a skirted coat which skirt, when the short coats appear, may be removed and laid away. The high collar, the double-breasted front, cuffs and foot of skirt are outline with a fanc... More
A Green Street Suit (fashion vignette)
"The well-dressed woman is making much of the whole dress this spring. The extra waist will be seen, of course, but smartness requires a waist to match the skirt. This attractive dress is of green mohair with ... More
A Christening Gift (1904)
"A pretty and amusing little christening gift for baby is a hoop to which are hung numerous stuffed animals. Tiny bells can be attached here and there if the mother of the child does not like the confusion. Bu... More
A Broadcloth Street Suit (1904)
"Here is shown a smart street suit in white broadcloth, with cut-off panels and sleeves of pale green broadcloth. The stitchery may be in white or green. The hat is of crimson straw with green dots."
A Charming Reception Gown
"Here is shown an attractive reception gown of pale green crepe de chine. The yoke of the bodice and the upper half of the skirt panel are of all-over lace. A fall of lace in bertha effect gives the broad-shou... More
A baseball (1904)
In April 1904, McCormack Brothers clothiers of Tacoma, WA were giving away baseball paraphernalia -- including this baseball -- with every purchase of a boy's suit.
A battle at Port Arthur (artist's conception)
a Japanese artist created this image of Japanese sailors attacking Russian ships during the Battle of Port Arthur.