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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
1
Tokio dispatch notes the Russians abandoning Tie Ling, signaling possible demoralization. Experts doubt Harbin can mount an effective stand as Japanese flanking forces advance twenty miles north of Tis Pass, though no official confirmation is provided.
The Russian authorities say information reaches them that Japanese forces have taken the railroad behind General Lineviteh and communications with the army are cut for 24 hours. A Chang To Fu dispatch says the army retreats in good order, destroys rail lines, and is pressed by the Japanese with rear guards in continuous action. It notes aPossible wide turning movement by Japan to strike after leaving the mountains.
An official dispatch from Tokyo claims Japanese forces on the fight bank of the Liao routed eight Russian squadrons with artillery after occupying heights north of Tie Ling on Thursday. In St Petersburg rumors circulate of a fierce battle between the Rear Guard of General Liueytch.
General Linevitch must retreat along a single road as Japanese forces threaten the line of retreat. A new army mobilization is underway in several provinces and a division of the Imperial guards at St Petersburg received orders today.
Report from St Petersburg dated March 18 states Gen Kuropatkin has handed over command of Russian armies in Manchuria to Gen Linovitch who telegraphs the Czar he will accept the position. Kuropatkin reports forces at Chun Chuses have occupied Facumenga.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from St Peters burg reports renewed rioting in the Caucasus and widespread panic among the population.
William Warner was today elected United States Senator to succeed Cockrell. The final tally was Warner 91 votes to 83 for Cockrell with Niéedroyhave also listed. Gentle showers are forecast to begin the garages on our ranges.
The city council will meet Monday evening with three new members awaiting seats. Officials suggest possible changes in officers elected by the council but most positions may be deferred to the April regular meeting. Candidates listed include Took La Diss Wade J McLean and F P Childers for deputy marshal and HC Gilman for water supervisor.
The Times correspondent reports the Fan River defenders were the entire Fourth Siberian Army Corps under General Linevitch, noted as suffering least during the Mukden retreat.
Arabs report capturing Sana Yamen in Yemen province once garrisoned by five thousand Turkish troops. The move signals a major shift in control amid ongoing hostilities in Arabia.
Secretary Shaw received a communication claiming a $12,000 restitution to the United States Government. The author admits defrauding the government years ago and states he pays fourfold under religious guidance. The currency was deposited in the Treasury to credit the conscience fund.
Amid Wall Street turmoil a flood of cash flows to holders who rode the bull. William Rockefeller profits around 15 million, John W Gates about 1 million, O M Schwab two million, E A Harriman six hundred thousand, plus other financiers earning large gains from rising securities and big blocks like Union Pacific and United States Steel.
Secretary of State John Hay fainted while boarding the Celtic to sail to Europe. Henry Adams helped him reach a wheelchair as Mrs Hay and others said the episode was due to fatigue and excitement and not serious. The steamer signalled that Hay was much better as it passed Sandy Hook.
The new cruiser Washington was successfully launched at 12 09 today in the yards of the New York Shipbuilding Co Camden N J Miss Helen Stears Wilson daughter of Ex Senator Wilson of the state of Washington christened the vessel in ideal weather conditions
Over a thousand oil producers gathered under the Kansas Oil Producers Association in Independence to adopt a constitution and establish an executive committee with plenary powers. Speakers included Idan M Tarbell Frank Monett ex attorney general o Olle Gov Hooch and Congressman Campbell who helped spur a federal probe of Blanchard Oil. Resolutions urged the President to open the Standard Oil investigation to the public and criticized Standard Oil as oppressive and illegal. Garfield's beef route report cited as preposterous and the inquiry urged to reach core issues.
The U S Senate adjourned at 3 39 P M after appointing a committee to inform the President they had no more business and could not reach a Santo Domingo treaty conclusion.
Congressman Hermann has retained Nelph Mallory Simon Gearin to defend him on an indictment for complicity in land fraud. John M Gearin, the junior member, will manage Hermann's defense in court noted as a successful jury lawyer.
From Caracas March 18 Advyicos report the Superior Court ruled on an appeal March 15 regarding the American Asphalt Company involvement in the Metos revolution. The Federal Court will decide damages with final judgment possibly months away. The motion is separate from the government action to rescind the concession.
President Roosevelt and his party arrived in Washington at 8:23 PM and were driven to the White House. The arrival was reported by the Scripps News Association from Washington on March 18.
James Travia of Minabing LI has been found in Australia after 53 years away. He ran away in a whaling year and was presumed dead by relatives. A wealthy relative left him 90000 dollars twelve years ago. he now learns the legacy has almost doubled in value. He had married and fathered 11 children and wrote of his prosperity.
Chicago March 18. Police say Frank Gugen, jailed for the murder of Detective James O Keo, faced an alleged mob. Frank Ludwig and Frank Glenn were captured by guards while others escaped with pickage believed to include dynamite to blast part of the jail and free Gagen.
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