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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
1
St. Petersburg workers declare a general strike as unrest spreads across Russia. The Emperor grants a popular assembly with only advisory power, preserving autocracy. In Manchuria, the battle favors Japan with Kuropatkin reportedly retreating toward Tie Ling and four Japanese divisions near Moukden.
From Tokio and St. Petersburg reports detail continued Japanese bombardment of Russian positions in Manchuria. Chinese and Russian fortifications resist. several positions captured or repelled. heavy siege guns and reinforcements cited. Casualty figures unofficially suggest about 7,000 Russian losses over recent days.
Chicago limited to Cleveland via Pennsylvania Railroad with through sleeper. Notation suggests timetable ad lines include departure New York 4 59 P M and arrival Cleveland 7 15 A M.
Emperor Nicholas signs a rescript offering elected representatives a voice in lawmaking while affirming autocracy. The move signals a cautious reform step amid Russia’s unrest, with a grave capital mood and a general strike ripple.
Railroad advertises a six day sightseeing trip to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington starting March 11. It lists a $36.00 rate from New York and a $17.90 option for Old Point Comfort with the Delightful outing tone.
The timetable covers events from 10 a.m. departure from the White House to the Inaugural Ball with oathings, the oath for Vice President Fairbanks, parade formation of about 30 000, luncheon, parade review, and fireworks. Weather forecast warns of morning rain in the District of Columbia followed by fair conditions.
Health Commissioner Darlington links the current spotted fever rise to severe winters and recalls a 70s epidemic with high deaths. January through February show 256 deaths, with weekly increases. prior years had large totals and early transmission from streetcar workers. He notes the disease’s germ and questions isolation and disinfection of affected homes.
A midnight toll lists many dead and more than sixty injured after a head on crash between inaugural special trains near Clifton Pennsylvania. Fire and toxic gas from ruptured tanks aboard Pullmans engulfed the wreckage as rescuers raced to aid victims. The Royal Battalion of Engineers and the Tippecanoe Club were aboard the two trains. Colonel Pinney’s three year old son perished in the flames.
Edward Wasserman owned a large automobile carrying five passengers and a chauffeur when it rear ended a southbound car on South Avenue from 135th Street. All occupants jumped clear and were bruised. two women fainted. The car was valued at 10 000 dollars and demolished. Chauffeur John Higgins of 151 East 53rd Street operated the vehicle without Wasserman's knowledge. The other occupants were his friends, two women and two men.
Washington March 3 President Roosevelt received a personal letter of congratulation from King Edward delivered by Sir Henry Durand the British ambassador. The seal remained intact until the president opened it and the contents will not be published. The king reportedly wished him good health happiness and continued success over the next four years.
St Louis March 3 Justice of the Peace William Hanley 8th District says he will give a book of 1000 trading stamps with every marriage certificate He notes distant justices miss weddings and must offer inducements. Ad claims Usher's highball sketch as best.
Quickest line to Cleveland departs New York 5 32 p m arrives Cleveland 7 15 next morning. Continues to Cincinnati arriving 1 30 p m Indianapolis 3 00 p m and St Louis 445 p m with New York Central Fine Service. No excess fare. Adot
Crowds of visitors arrive in Washington for the Roosevelt and Fairbanks inauguration at the Capitol. The 58th Congress on its last legislative day has passed major appropriation bills and sent them to the President. Contests over the General Deficiency and River and Harbor bills were settled. The House receded from its vote on extra mileage.
As the 58th Congress closes, key measures face fate. River and Harbor, Panama Civil Government, and Statehood bills stall or struggle. Conference reports on the General Deficiency Bill reach agreement. Senate votes on Pure Food falter amid sharp exchanges. Midnight adjourns with work finished and a 10 am return planned.
Washington prepared for a grand inauguration as Theodore Roosevelt is poised to be proclaimed president. The city glowed with electric lights and national colors, drawing visitors from across the country and beyond. Observers recalled Roosevelt’s Rough Rider days and predicted a strong presidency.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a New York and Filament Railway reference with partial address at 161 Broadway. No clear event dates names or outcomes are readable.
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