Russia Says It Is Dissatisfied With Hague Report
Russia voiced dissatisfaction with a Hague report, stating its position and concerns while the international discussion continued. No further details were provided in the readable text.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
13
Russia voiced dissatisfaction with a Hague report, stating its position and concerns while the international discussion continued. No further details were provided in the readable text.
Reports from Washington and Moscow indicate extreme reserve on peace talks with Russia and Japan, while confirming Washington as the conference site. Negotiations toward an armistice are claimed under way at Godzyadam Manchuria as the search for a final venue continues amid differing national positions.
The Hague may replace Washington as the meeting site for Russian and Japanese representatives. Russia asked to reconsider Washington after its initial selection and talks are under way between Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Ambassador Meyer. Russia favors The Hague for its neutrality and status as the capital of a small state.
A confidential document circulated among Warsaw’s high Russian officials directs them to report to General Boyalu bow regarding potential siege plans and travel with families. Officials fear threats of looting, prompting mass passport requests and hurried valuables sales as authorities warn of possible crisis.
General Linevitch reports to the emperor that Russian forces in the Tsin valley captured several Japanese dragoons after repelling attacks. Japanese troops reportedly suffer reduced rice rations and lack cart ridges. A separate report notes a Japanese assault west of the railroad and a Russian post south of Palitoun was driven back by two Japanese companies.
Reports from Japanese papers describe mutinies aboard the Dmitri Donskoi after torpedoing, along with cowardice noted by a petty officer. Japanese torpedo craft are praised for harrying Russians, while the destroyer Sazanami is celebrated for capturing Byedovi and Rojestveneky. Casualties totaled 113 dead, 104 severely wounded, 270 lightly wounded.
In Chicago on June 17, violence spurred by the lingering teamsters strike left one man dead and two severely wounded during clashes between deputies and non union drivers. Deputy Sheriff Charles Hillman fired on a crowd at Van Buren and Canal, hitting William White and Frederick Hucksold near an express wagon amid tense negotiations for a broader labor accord.
Havana June 17 Gen Maximo Gomez Cuban leader and patriot died this evening after a long illness. He leaves a widow five sons and one daughter. Congress had voted 150000 for his benefit plus 50000 previously. Born 1831 in San Domingo Gomez fought for Cuba for over 50 years and aided US military efforts during the Spanish-American War. He supported Palma but opposed a Palma second term.
Eighteen persons are killed and many hurt in a collision between a westbound passenger train No. 5 and an eastbound double header freight near Patapsco Maryland between Westminster and Finksburg. Officials list engineers firemen and a conductor among the dead with several workmen from Thurmont and Hagerstown injured. The wreck destroys three engines and several cars while passenger coaches suffer minor damage.
Oil City Pa June 17 Dennis Kearney a veteran Associated Press operator died at his home from heart disease aged 61. The long serving journalist was among the oldest in the AP service.
A portion of Johnson City’s business district was ruined by a fire in Alton Illinois on June 17 with estimated losses around 100000 dollars. The blaze damaged multiple storefronts and required extensive firefighting efforts. No injuries were immediately reported.
Milwaukee June 17 The General Paper company lost its bid to avoid producing books as evidence in a government restraint of trade case. United States Circuit Judge Seaman ruled against the company with attorney James D Flan ders planning an appeal to the circuit court of appeals and continued resistance expected.
Portland police arrested Mme Reginal Ruff alias Von Heck a clairvoyant and phrenologist in Portland Oregon on June 17. The case involves her alleged fraudulent practices and possible public nuisance activities with local inquiries ongoing.
Today charged with the theft of jewelry valued at several thousand dollars from Mrs Clara C Sterns of Oakland Cal The woman left Oakland for Portland on April 15 and was located here by Pinkerton men.
Newspaper reports alleged a rift between E. H. Harriman and W. A. Clark over railroad affairs. Clark released a statement denying any disagreement and outlined plans to resolve traffic manager conflicts in New York. He rejected claims of forged alliances and branch-line conspiracies as false.
Special Dispatch reports from Hamilton that the body of Robert Howley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Howley, has been recovered in San Francisco Bay. He previously lived in Hamilton, worked as a pile driver in Salt Lake, then as an engineer on an express launch. He died while meeting the liner Arctic. divers had nearly given up hope before the body was found. He left for San Francisco and may be brought to Montana.
Portland June 17 No further sessions of the national commission of the Louisiana Purchase exposition will be held except by an executive committee to prepare the final report. J F Miller of Indiana and P W Scott of Arkansas have left for San Francisco. An executive committee of Thurston McBride Waite has power to complete the report and address actions on awards not referred for approval, with some litigation already arising from those awards.
A long conference at the White House with President Roosevelt Secretary Morton and Attorney General Moody focused on the Santa Fe rebate matter. Morton admitted rebates were granted when he led the Santa Fe as vice president. Moody promised a full statement next Tuesday as the administration prepares its position.
Reports from St Paul and surrounding country describe the heaviest rain in years over the last 12 hours. The downpour has caused rail washouts with several bridges out, disrupting transportation and local rail lines.
A new irrigation ditch opens today expanding water access for local farms. Officials say the project boosts irrigation capacity and supports agricultural productivity, with ceremonies attended by regional leaders and farmers.
Senator Newlands outlines a federal irrigation program to reclaim thousands of acres of arid lands in Nevada and California. The plan includes a 31 mile main canal from Derby to Leer Ville, land at 26 per acre with a 24 per acre water right paid in 10 installments, and transfer to a water users' association after 10 years.
A lightning strike caused a fire at the Wisconsin neer company factory in Rhinelander on June 17. Damage is estimated at $250,000 as the blaze swept through the plant.
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