05 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
Mutters of discontent rise as government secrecy frustrates the people and attacks on the bureaucracy intensify. Rojestvensky's squadron is not expected to sail soon, delaying potential military action and stirring domestic unease.
Reports from St. Petersburg and Novgorod describe public grief over Port Arthur’s fall and calls for government accountability. Citizens press for a representative voice, fearing disunion at home and urging swift action toward peace with Japan.
Moscow reports the town council adjourned after Port Arthur fell and urged a united Russia for the common good. Prince Gallatzin, the mayor, called the war Russia’s greatest evil and prayed for peace as crowds cheered. A demonstration near Grand Duke Sergius Palace saw stones thrown and cries of down with the war.
At Chefoo a Japanese guard of the protected cruiser Akitsushima four torpedo boat destroyers and two torpedo boats patrolled the port. Russian destroyers withdrew to the harbor’s south side for disarmament. Japanese Consul Mizouno said disarmament progress was satisfactory. Reports note 80 000 tons of coal and two months of rice as loot from Port Arthur with 180 of 270 Russian navy officers killed or wounded.
Bulletin reports 25 000 prisoners taken at Port Arthur with 35 000 residents, 20 000 of whom are sick. The Russian emperor suggests parole as option for officers. A Dutch ship sighted four Japanese warships off Sumatra. Port Arthur celebrations planned January 8 10 amid fortress surrender analysis.
From Saint Petersburg the Russian squadron under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky will not head to Vladivostok yet. They plan to await the third Pacific squadron, expected by end of January, and may base off Madagascar or Polynesia if needed. General Batyevov cautions that Vladivostok blockade could force a return.
In Denver on January 4, the House organized with William H. Dickson as speaker and prepared to join the Senate for the governor's message, but the Senate delayed. The credentials panel upheld seatings for all but two Democrats, Born and Healy, amid a tense battle to oust them. Republicans pace a two-thirds vote hurdle with 19 Republicans to 15 Democrats.
Nine inches of snow blanketed New York, paralyzing traffic and causing multiple deaths from exposure and accidents. Five thousand workers cleared streets as crews prepare to double next day. losses include over $100,000 to the railway. Blizzard extends to New England and Mid Atlantic coasts with blizzard conditions at sea.
The obituary notes Theodore Thomas died of pneumonia at 70 in Chicago. He achieved his aim of establishing a permanent Chicago orchestra in Orchestra Hall, dedicated last year at a cost over $800,000. Burial is planned at St. James Episcopal Church with Frederick A. Stock to lead in the interim.
Helena dispatch notes slow legislative day with adjournments to 2 pm. Senate committees expected to be named soon while Speaker Hedges delays appointments. Senate races focus on Carter possibility. Democratic hints overshadow Republican bids. N R Leonard seeks more funds for School of Mines. governor delays state office appointments until late February. Four house contests and one senate contest filed with the secretary of state.
General Stoesels last dispatch dated January 1 describes the Japanese attack of December 21 and announces the imminent capitulation. He notes grave losses, asks for mercy from the sovereign, and explains nearly eleven months of relentless fighting with only about a quarter of the garrison alive and mostly sick.
Japanese forces report the surrender of Port Arthur with the Rising Sun over the city. Soldiers greet ex-enemies, bonfires burn, and ban zais echo as prisoners are moved to Dalny and Japan. Russian and Japanese commissioners met at Shuishiying to finalize terms.
The supreme court directed a full inquiry into the last Denver election, covering ballot boxes poll books registration slips and related matters. Alva Adams lost a bid to limit the scope to ballots only. Expenses were split with Adams and Republicans bearing half the box examination cost and half the referee salary plus all investigation costs.
Denver officials announce Alva Adams will be sworn in as governor on January 10 as mandated by the state constitution. Justice Steel of the supreme court will administer the oath. the exact hour and place are yet to be fixed.
Jefferson City Missouri January 4 The general assembly was called to order marking the first Republican controlled Missouri House of Representatives in ten years Routine business dominated the opening hours with no major actions reported yet.
In Marengo Iowa on January 4 the second trial of Mrs Sarah Ellen Gallaugher for perjury began in the case arising from the murder of her husband James Gallaugher on June 19 1902. Footprints led to Charles Hallada who was charged with complicity and given a life sentence. Gallaugher was indicted but acquitted previously and later charged with perjury. the verdict was overturned by the state supreme court.
Special Dispatch reports J. E. Garver appointed court stenographer of the district court. Miss Blanche Conrad named second deputy clerk by Charles B. Anderson, district court clerk, in Bozeman.
The Helena House proceedings opened with four bills introduced all directed to direct legislation. Dempster and Lanstrum traded top bill status with No. 1 going to Lanstrum while Dempster’s No. 2 targets direct legislation. Williams and McDonald filed Nos. 3 and 4 on mine inspector duties and railroad liability for livestock killings. Committees to be formed including one on mileage and per diem. The payroll rises as the speaker delegates clerical hires and appoints an assistant janitor. Postmaster and assistant postmaster appointments with daily salaries were announced for A K Quilliams and Arthur Cressep. Continued on page nine.
A mayor is implicated in a grand jury dragnet investigation. Officials say the case centers on municipal actions and potential abuses of power. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Portland January report states George M. Williams ex chief justice and former U.S. senator is indicted for malfeasance in office for failing to enforce gambling laws while mayor of Portland on July 13, 1904. Chief Hunt, city engineer W. C. Elliott and others, plus Warwick club managers Fleischmann and Nease, receive indictments in related cases. Six minor indictments also noted.
Portland January 4 General Williams issued an Associated Press statement disputing the indictment. He says it accuses him of no crime and claims the chief of police failed to act on duty. He cites a prior court ruling on gambling closures and portrays the charges as a coterie driven plot.
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