24 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1905
Page
1
On April 22 at midday the complete Russian fleet departed Kamranh Bay. By night heavy cannonading echoed at sea as a portion of the Japanese squadron reportedly engaged the Russians. A French warship heard the firing.
Hollins Zimmerman Syndicate advocates a gigantic scheme to merge rail lines in the southern region. Promoters push megers and ventures, claiming efficiency and expanded service.
Syndicate led by Hollins Zimmerman and backed by Pierpont Morgan seeks to expand by purchasing six independent lines. The plan aims to create a great central system stretching from Lake Superior to the Gulf and from St. Louis to the Atlantic, including L and N, Erie, and others, with several mergers and leases in progress.
A Texas tornado swept through Snyder and surrounding areas causing extensive property damage to a church and several residences, with windmills severely damaged. No lives were reported lost, and county officials avoided injury as court facilities suffered structural damage in the affected county northeast of Fort Worth.
Actor has passed away entering final stage of rest. Details on date and venue unavailable in readable text.
West Palm Beach Fla April 23 Joseph Jefferson died at his home The Beefs Palm Beach Fla after a day of unconsciousness and a long struggle. Surrounded by wife sons Charles R and Frank Jefferson nurse Miss Mabel Bing her Dr Potter and servant Carl Kettler. End came after a rally on Thursday and brief improvements followed by rapid decline. Jefferson’s sickness traced to a recent visit to his son Charles D B Jefferson at Hobe Bound and a slight indigestion. Body to be sent to Bucard’s Bay on a special train.
Tokyo reports France pledges to eject the Russian second Pacific squadron from Kararanh Bay and to keep neutrality, easing public tension though questions remain about Rojestvensky’s possible entry into Chinese waters. Forecasts for Monday and Tuesday include fair skies in much of the U S and scattered rain in the southeast.
Russian Fleet commander Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky III sailed to confer with the French admiral RUSSIAN FLEET MAQE about strategy prior to engagement with Admiral Togo.
French papers condemn France over forcing the Russian squadron to sea near Kamranh Bay. They argue the move risks leaving Rosentvensky’s fleet open to German or Japanese pursuit as tensions rise in Indo China and Manila waters. The controversy centers on neutrality regulations and the fate of the Russian Second Pacific Squadron.
In St. Petersburg officials and residents await a major naval engagement, fearing outcomes that could shape regional security and political stability. Officials emphasize readiness and caution as the naval theater presumes high stakes for national defense and prestige.
In Petrograd Apr 23 heavy war news looms as Bolshevik and Togo clash while reform power fights for control. Government faces pressure from liberals seeking rapid reforms, with fears of renewed repressive measures and a police regime under Von Plehve methods. Demands for demonstrations meet police restrictions as Czars’ regime shelves reform and braces for possible crackdown. Large troop reinforcements and Comsacks surge into St Petersburg amid arrests.
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