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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
1
Reports from New Chwang dated March 4 claim Japanese forces occupy the first Russian station east of the Liao River. The Mukden trail is closed and traders with contraband goods face bankruptcy risk amid a large Russian force reported at the second station east of Liao.
In St Petersburg on March 3 1905 the Czar expands government by creating a Legislative Assembly while a general strike spreads as workers demand representative rights. Troops flood the capital as rumors swirl of a war ending and a new era beginning. The day marks a tense shift in Russia’s autocratic rule.
In Tsarskoe-Selo the Empress and ministers witness Emperor Nicholas I sign a rescript promising to involve elected representatives of the people in drafting empire laws. He pledges to cooperate with community forces to maintain order, prestige, and welfare, and to convene trustworthy men chosen by the people.
The text provides a structured index of newspaper sections with page numbers including Commercial World on page 11, Amusements on page 9, Arrivals at Hotels and Out-of-Town Buyers on page T, Business Troubles on page 11, Court Calendars on page 11, Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails on page 13, New Corporations on page 13, Real Estate on page 14, Society on page 9, United Service on page 11, Weather Report on page 9, and Yesterday's Fires on page 6. It notes continued on page 3 and lists several sections across the issue.
A lamplighter lighting a match near a leaking benzine barrel sparked a 15 minute blaze along West 116th Street, sending a 50 foot flame hedge toward Seventh Avenue. Firefighters and bystanders saw a chaotic scene as Dugan removed horses from a burning truck and police called in alarms. By 5:55 the blaze was out and a crowd of children watched the cinders.
Attorney Levy Mayer argued before Judge Tuthill that the Illinois Tunnel Company may invest up to 100 million dollars in its Chicago underground system and noted the city has not paid the firm a cent. He contrasted New York’s bonds financing a subway and warned the city’s eventual ownership could rest with the state.
Washington March 3 stronger Cannon to receive a massive solid silver loving cup as a token of universal regard from fellow members. Representative Boutell of Illinois will present during a House recess with Democrats and Republicans alike contributing to the cup.
Leave New York 5:32 P M arrive Cleveland 15 minutes after the next morning Cincinnati 1 40 P M Indianapolis 3 P M St Louis 9 45 P M fine service no excess fare Adv.
A terse notice notes a five billion dollar freight route through Lehigh Valley with inquiries numbered 355 and 1234 B way. The fragment hints at a transportation or financial transaction involving California and the Lehigh Valley route.
A derailment and fire on a Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad inaugural special from Cleveland bound for Washington caused at least seven deaths six men and one woman. Many others were injured as gas tanks exploded and the wreck burned. Notable victims include Dr. William R. Hendry and Col. O. C. Pinney’s son. Rescue efforts and hospital care followed as officials planned return of the wounded and identification of the dead.
Gladstone Dowie sails into Chicago from Mexico bearing an apostolic letter to Zion City followers. The visit aims to explain the rift with former General Financial Manager Deacon Charles J. Barnard and address the church’s shaken financial integrity amid resignations by Dowie officials.
The Appellate Division allows New York City to pay gas and electric light bills totaling up to 1.2 million dollars for Jan 1 1903 to Nov 1 1904, despite a taxpayer suit by W R Hearst. Bids for lighting for the nine months ahead will be opened March 15.
The Rev. J. F. Cordova, once pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at South River, in jail for a second elopement with organist Julia Bowne, says he will plead guilty to any charge to save the county a trial. The Grand Jury convenes next Tuesday. Julia Bowne remains jailed, with her father urging bail while she remains defiant. They planned to travel to New Mexico after the crime. The church is not expected to press embezzlement charges. Cordova says he sent money to Mrs. Cordova for the family, which she returned to the church.
Police monitor a man who bought chloroform for Benjamin Pettis the coachman hired to care for Mrs. Hannah B. Ross whose body was found at her Montclair residence. Pettis traveled to Newark for clothing. A Providence pawnshop held a gold watch a diamond ring and an opal linked to Mrs. Ross.
John H. O Mara of 425 West Fifty sixth Street was named apianist in his department by Park Commissioner Schra der of the Bronx at a salary of 100 dollars monthly. Miss Emma V. Haggerty, a school teacher, headed the eligible list with 97 percent but her name was rejected because the keeper of bees was deemed not a woman's work.
Max Shane alias Strong Arm Meyer, alleged member of the Red Twist Gang, was jailed after a hold up in which fur dealer Frank Fichelberg says he was knocked to the floor and robbed of $13. Shane faced robbery charges based on Fichelberg’s complaint.
A ten thousand dollar automobile owned by Edward Wasserman of 33 West Fifty sixth Street collided with a southbound trolley on Upper Eighth Avenue. Five occupants were injured but survived. chauffeur John Higgins and three men and two women were pulled from the wreck after the car was crushed against a pillar. The motorman George Rasmussen acted to avoid a worse crash.
The New York Times reports elaborate plans for Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration with a grand parade and a dual role for the president elect. The procession from the White House to the Capitol includes regulars, Rough Riders, cowboys, and veterans, with strict crowd control on Pennsylvania Avenue. Court ceremonies feature the oath by Chief Justice and a brief inaugural address before a return to the White House.
W E Ross Davis former Consul at Alexandretta Syria after six years says he has resigned and issued an interview detailing complaints against United States Minister Leishman. Davis claims Leishman protects Turks against Americans and endangers missionaries in Turkey and offers to substantiate his charges if requested.
Chicago reports the Western grain rate war ending with restored tariffs on April 1 and a new mutual-notice rule. A committee will study the restored rates and report by June 15, with elevator charges likely added to the East rates. Gulf lines gain a small differential over Baltimore as rates are reorganized.
A man shouting during vespers at the Church of the Holy Cross on West Forty-second Street aroused worshippers. He claimed to be Walter Pauli, a kitchen helper, and was restrained after the choir paused. Pauli, claiming Catholic faith and a Swiss priest brother, was charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct at West Forty-seventh Street Station.
Policeman Hutchinson arrested Frank Manile yesterday afternoon at 160 Fourth Avenue after he tried to haul a small safe from a flat at 343 East One Hundred Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Rosie Robergori identified the safe contents as $110 in cash and jewels. In Harlem Court she identified a chain and locket found on Manile as her daughter's property. Magistrate Breen set bail at 1500 for General Sessions trial.
Fragments describe a Florida rail timetable noting the Nassau and Florida East Coast lines with Atlantic Coast Line and West Indian Ltd involvement. The garbled text references a 9:25 A.M. service and connections among various lines, but details are unreadable.
Five members of Richard Mansfield's company were arrested after a private car raid by Austin police following a theatre performance. Each man paid 25 to secure release as the company’s special train was held for two hours while the matter was settled.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Constable Paine of the Royal Mounted Police driven 4000 miles from Fort Chippewayan Athabasca to Edmonton in a dogsled with a mission worker who became violent. Paine, after delivering his charge, also went mad and is confined in Brandon asylum next to the missionary.
Reginald Co. Vanderbilt expands at Sandy Point with a new dairy and secretary’s office. The second floor will host rooms for numerous servants, making the servants’ area larger than the rest of the house. Alfred G. Vanderbilt is recovering from a severe ankle rheumatism attack and has been confined to the house for a week.
Fire drills averted a panic of 1,200 children at Public School No. 142 on Rapelye Street Brooklyn yesterday afternoon. Fire started in a desk in Assistant Principal Anna Paulson’s room on the third floor. Pupils marched out calmly, returned after airing, and only slight damage occurred as mothers rushed to the scene. Assistant Fire Marshal Beers will investigate the cause.
Florence Colorado March 3 Griffith Davis of Coal Creek had a veterinary perform a silver tube operation on his asthmatic horse. The tube eased breathing and the horse now breathes normally. Before the procedure the animal’s wheezing could be heard two blocks away.
Bryant G Smith, a steel and iron man from Dorchester Massachusetts, believes he has found his missing brother Frank S Smith who recently died in Presbyterian Hospital. Frank left Boston thirty five years ago and left valuables and a five thousand dollar policy, fueling Bryant's long search.
Six day tour to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington advertised by Pennsylvania Railroad. Outing priced at 36 dollars from New York with additional fare to Old Point Comfort 17 dollars. Delightful excursion advertised for March 11 with rail travel and ship/rail connections.
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