Russian Forces Beaten by Japs Reported
Indications point to a disastrous defeat for General Kuropatkin as Japanese forces overwhelm Russian troops in the contested theater.
08 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
1
Indications point to a disastrous defeat for General Kuropatkin as Japanese forces overwhelm Russian troops in the contested theater.
Reports from the Mukden area say czarist forces are hemmed in by Chinese troops. Optimists in St. Petersburg grow doubtful of a successful withdrawal as updates on the battle reach readers.
Circulated report claims Europatkin's lines broken and 13 heavy siege guns captured by Japan. If true, the battle would be considered lost for Russia.
The St Petersburg report says General Kuropatkin offered a rear guard action to cover a retreat with troops withdrawing toward Tiepass. It notes the outcome hinges on both sides enduring hunger and fatigue and will be decided today as endurance tests peak for both armies.
From St. Petersburg dated March 7 the report says General KuropatkIn's army is nearing defeat with Japanese left flank pushing toward Mukden. Kaulbars struggles to hold, while Kuroki's forces press Linovitch from the east. Rumors of a retreat surface as siege guns from Port Arthur batter Russian positions.
Mukden dispatches describe dawn to 4 p m combat on a 14 mile front west of the railroad and along the Shakhe river with both sides exhausted. Japanese assault on Bentsiaputze renews on the Russian left as the fight for decisive outcome continues and depends on troops endurance.
George B. Cortelyou took the oath of office as postmaster general in Washington. The ceremony occurred in the postmaster general’s office with Robert J. Wynne present. Mrs. Cortelyou and family attended as Cortelyou assumed the duties at once.
Washington March 7 Postmaster General Cortelyou will resign as chairman of the republican national committee. He states that a vice chairman will become acting chairman and Col Harry S New of Indianapolis currently vice chairman is likely to be chosen for the role.
Nine witnesses testified as the Chadwick trial progressed in Cleveland. The defense challenged government claims that Mrs. Chadwick had no money in Oberlin Bank when checks were certified, citing bank entries dated Nov 3, 1908 for 10000 and 5000 credited or deposited in her name. Directors said they knew little of her dealings until after the bank failure. It was noted Andrew Carnegie may not testify unless needed for rebuttal.
Washington March 7 Postmaster General Cortelyou announced the selection of Frank H Hitchcock of Massachusetts as first assistant postmaster general. Hitchcock previously served as chief clerk in the department of commerce and labor and during the presidential campaign was assistant secretary of the Republican Party.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Governor Toole signed four bills in Helena on March 7. House bill 275 expands corporate power over disposing or selling property. House bill 274 allows corporations to issue preferred stock. Senate bill 77 authorizes incorporation of endowment and insurance companies. Senate bill 4 regulates automobile speed.
The German National Bank of Cincinnati reports a 55000 shortage in its government reserve fund with 50000 in bills and 5000 in gold stolen from special vaults. Despite extensive investigations since discovery four weeks ago, no results have emerged and officials deem the loss potentially a bookkeeping error. The bank remains strong with capital 500000 and total resources near 7000000. President Rohrer downplays the impact, expecting eventual clarification.
Remains of a man and a woman were recovered from a rock fissure and lava beds four miles south of Pocatello Idaho. The man’s head is missing and the woman’s body lies wrapped in a blanket with two old saddles nearby. Authorities believe the remains may have lain for years and are treating the case as a possible murder.
Former Judge Harrison appointed receiver for the Coe Commission company by District Judge Brooks. The Northwest firm with many branches faced liabilities unclear amid a small municipal judgment and fallout from the wheat bulge. George H. Hammond, manager, ran 175 branches in Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas with private wires to major cities and Winnipeg.
Special dispatch reports the Butte office of the Coe Commission company shut after Minneapolis announced the firm was crippled by brokerage failures and receivership was appointed with J. M. Harrison as receiver. Local manager C. E. Carlson left for Minneapolis. liabilities estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars.
The Anaconda office of the Coe Commission Company closed yesterday after orders from Minneapolis. A. M. Harrison was named receiver in a court move that followed reports of delayed settlements and dwindling business. Debts at the Anaconda branch total about 1500, with most owed to a few patrons and a $600 largest unpaid account.
The Helena office of the Coe Commission company in the Pittsburg block closed today as wires were silent. A few customers gathered during the day to discuss the Minneapolis receiver appointment. Manager J. S. Scott was absent when the Standard visited to check conditions.
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill ends his deposition in a divorce case in Omaha. Cross-examined by Mrs. Cody’s attorney, he admits poisoning the dog could have stemmed from poisoned meat given for rats. Cody departs Omaha for New York and will sail Saturday for Paris.
Five thousand employees of Terborough Rapid Transit Company walkout triggering citywide transit disruption as strike action begins in New York. Union leaders demand concessions while management warns of service delays and potential safety concerns.
On March 7 the Interborough Rapid Transit and Manhattan elevated lines shut down at 4 AM as 5000 plus workers struck. A steamship load of strike breakers was rushed in to resume irregular service while power vehicles and private lines boosted traffic during the morning rush.
New York endures the first day of a general rapid transit strike with 29 injured in a rear end collision at Twenty third Street. Elevated lines suffer the worst service while subway operations try to continue. Mayor McClellan seeks an agreement between Interborough officials and the Amalgamated Association as talks stall.
Fort Benton reports a fire destroyed a sheep corral about 20 miles north of Chester killing the entire 1000 head belonging to Thomas Keith. The origin is unknown and the animals were left in ruins with the herder finding only smoking debris next morning.
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