10 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1905
Page
1
Moscow debates the next military step as pacifist factions urge a peace settlement. The war faction reacts to eastern developments with cautious optimism about possible peace proposals.
St Petersburg April 10 a. m. Reports suggest Rosestvensky ordered ships to sail from Vladivostok toward the China Sea including Gromoboi Russia and Bogatyr raising potential threats to Admiral Yogo. Togo faces danger between Russian and Japanese moves as peace advocates urge diplomacy to avoid a decisive naval battle.
Fifty-one ships of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s second Pacific squadron reached Singapore yesterday but the battleships Kinase Souvaroff Alexander Sr Borodin and Orel were not among them. Their whereabouts remain totally unknown amid the scattered report of the fleet.
In St Petersburg on April 7 and 8 General Linovitch and General Kuropatkin report the Manchuria anniversary fete and troop reviews. They express strong desire to uphold Russian arms glory and loyalty to the throne. Emperor Nicholas replies with suitable messages. General Linovitch notes no change in the situation as of April 8.
Tokyo reports from Manchurian army HQ say on April 5 a battalion of infantry and six cavalry companies attacked Tsulushu, 20 miles north of Changtu, and were repulsed. On April 6 twenty four cavalry companies with guns resumed the assault and were repulsed again. casualties for Japan were 10 with no officers. Enemy losses exceed 60 based on corpses and carts.
In St. Petersburg on April 9 conservatory students performed Korsakoff s Kascher at the Komissayevski theater before a crowded audience. The composer was greeted with wild ovation amid wreaths and flowers. he faced praise and sympathy after being removed from his professorship over his stance toward striking students. Police attempted to quell the demonstration.
Frank Conners is jailed in Livingston after a forged $30 check drawn on Edgar Potter's account led to swift action by KE Talcott president of Park National Bank and Sheriff Robertson. J C Vilas recovered the forgery piece while trailing the suspect to the county jail. Potter and Conners may be the same man previously involved in a prior forgery.
Reports detail rapid faulty construction and defective materials blamed for the Madrid reservoir collapse. Ten rescued victims go mad, crowds mourn as workers clear debris and King Alfonso stays updated from hospitals. Authorities bar large mourning processions but permit restricted street demonstrations.
Body of Engineer Dan Gillis brought to Livingston and prepared for burial in Pennsylvania. Fireman Kinney severely burned and likely to die, Wyandt badly injured but expected to recover, Steimers lightly hurt. Cause of blast uncertain though likely loose stay bolts. Gillis survived 15 years in Livingston with a wife and three children.
At Rainbow siding west of Great Falls on Montana Central railway, passenger train No 253 struck a freight train. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety as the engine and several freight cars wrecked. all aboard escaped injury. Passengers were moved to an extra train five hours late.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Lewistown April 9 The largest funeral ever held in the Judith basin gathered mourners for William Fergus at Fergus with a wide regional turnout. Rev Henry Quickenden of Lewistown gave the sermon and a Lewistown choir performed.
Livingston reports Henry Gillett, a miner for the Kimberly Montana company, was found dead in his Jardine cabin with the top of his head blown off. An empty shotgun lay nearby and coroner Short plans an inquest tomorrow.
Atchison Kansas April 9 A B Syms founder of the Syms Wholesale Grocery Company died when struck by a locomotive in Hot Springs Arkansas. He was 73 years old and father in law of Capt A Rowan known for carrying the message to Garcia in the Cuban war.
King Alfonso accompanied by ministers of war and marine left Madrid for Valencia after a student strike ended with disorders Saturday night. Police measures are in place. Casualty estimates are uncertain with reports of 236 workers killed in a reservoir incident.
Five thousand workers with black banners marched near the Saturday reservoir disaster site in Madrid. Police seized the flags and were pelted with stones as clashes injured several people on both sides.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived at Port Mahon aboard the Victoria and Albert after sailing from Marseilles. They were met with a demonstrative welcome and will likely stay until Tuesday, rather than depart tonight.
Secretary of State Hay leads a quiet life in Nervi Italy. He goes for daily drives and declines interviews with curious Genoa tourists visiting him.
Everett April 9 A fire at the Day Lumber company boarding house at Big Lake last Saturday night leaves G. W. Jones of Buckley burned to death with nothing left of his body.
A brief item describes the president being in Fort Worth for a hunting outing. Local observers note the activity as part of a public schedule and city interest.
President Roosevelt is staying in Fort Worth at the Hotel Worth while hunting coyotes and jackrabbits on the Kiowa-Comanche reserve in Oklahoma. Secretary Loeb handles official duties in his absence, with personal matters deferred until Thursday. Mail delays require a telegraph for replies as the party plans a western Colorado journey after the two hour stop at Colorado Springs.
President Roosevelt and party reached Camp Roosevelt near Frederick Oklahoma 18 miles southeast of town after traveling from the city. The camp sits along Red Creek with about 20 tents and a mess hall, while Camp Quanah Parker houses Comanche chief and his party nearby. A 20-man troop detail from Fort Sill guards the reservation to restrict trespassers.
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