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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
1
The article reports turmoil in Russia as the czar may abdicate. Widespread disaster rumors stress the army’s discontent and potential autocratic concessions. Nerass Oyama is speculated to strike again, signaling wider conflict.
Dispatches from Petersburg and Washington report rumors that the Czar may abdicate amid a crisis. Reports quote Grand Duke Alexei and a shaken public as losses mount and ships are captured or sunk.
Gen Linevitch reports to the Czar that Manchurian troops have risen in open revolt after news of Rojestvensky's defeat. Soldiers demand an end to the war, while Linevitch says continuation is impossible under current conditions.
May 31 reports from Sa Peters and Berlin indicate Japan plans further land offensives while Russia weighs peace terms. Marshal Oyama mobilizes about 500000 troops for a major campaign to take the key strongholds as talks filter through Tokyo and Berlin.
The article outlines Japan's demand for Russian concessions including Korea under Japanese control and a large indemnity. It cites Japan's pride after Port Arthur and the drive to finish off the Russian fleet with reports from Tokyo and Paris about Kamimura and Yamato sending congratulations.
In a May 31 dispatch from St. Petersburg the admiralty rejected claims that the Gromobol was sunk near Vladivostok. A wireless message from the cruiser last night cited Vice Admiral Skrychoff reporting on the Gromobol. Tokyo also reported Admiral Togo authorized Nebogatoff to send to the czar a battle report and lists of casualties and prisoners. Washington, May 31, adds preliminary notes on the day’s events.
High authority states Japan will demand guarantees from the powers Russia fulfills imposed conditions before any peace. May 1 The Marquis Ito cables Henry Clews with congratulations. Enemy damage cited as greater than official figures. May 1 The captured Russian battleship Orel arrives at Mahwara flying Japanese colors amid celebrations. town to be illuminated.
A burglar entered CG Turner’s home at 2508 East Marion Wednesday morning and left $26 behind after the trousers were found on the front lawn. Turner said the thief had taken $30. Entry used back door nails and propped doors. Navy Secretary Morton said he will retire July 1.
Police Judge Gordon sentences C. E. Johnson L. Kane and Burt Haines to 65 days each in the city jail after a Wednesday afternoon ruling for living off the city garbage dump. Patrolmen testified Johnson begged a nickel from a blind man and Kane lived with a dope fiend while collecting refuse to satisfy cravings.
In Salt Lake City on May 31 the Western Federation of Miners voted overwhelmingly to endorse the industrial union and send delegates to Chicago for the June 27 convention. The move repudiates Gompers and Mitchell and breaks with the AFL executive council.
In Portland on May 31 robbers broke into and rifled an iron chest, stealing Chris topher Boone's secret formula for preserving flower fragrance and freshness. The inventor had written the notes for his nephews after death.
The Rio Grande is higher than in years causing railroad disruption and widespread damage. Anthony New Mexico lies nearly submerged while Mesilla Valley crops suffer ruin. Total property damage estimated at 500000 dollars.
Lester Turner, president of the First National Bank, recalls his first job clerking in a country grocery in a small Kentucky town. He started at 5 a.m. and worked until 9 p.m.
Judge Frater barred Mrs. Sarah Hamlin from visiting Evelyn Clementine Pabst more than twice weekly. Visits are fixed between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The child remains with Mrs. Katie Lucas pending custody decision, Lucas saying the mother’s frequent visits annoy her.
The General Slocum statue unveiled with President Roosevelt speaking on Decoration Day stands at the corner of Eanstein Parkway and Nelford Avenue in Brooklyn. Frederick MacMonnies, famed sculptor of the Chicago fair fountain, created the work costing 27000 dollars. Gen Henry Wagner Slocum, born Delphi New York September 24 1827, served in the Seminole War and Civil War, later becoming a lawyer and state legislator.
The American Improvement company plans a bid to sell gas in Seattle for 85 cents. Representatives attempted to present to the corporations committee, but it had adjourned. The issue will be pushed before the committee next Wednesday and likely referred to voters after another committee rejection.
Reports say White Pass boats at White Horse will depart for Dawson and Masons Landing on Thursday June 1 loaded with merchandise for Yukon towns. Other company boats will follow later. Local shipping expects ice to clear within days as warm weather disrupts the lake.
Dr. Robert MacArthur pastor of Calvary Baptist church defends John D. Rockefeller in the Baptist Examiner to be published tomorrow. He calls criticisms of Rockefeller cruel and cowardly, says investigations show transactions conform to high business morals and asserts Rockefeller is a Christian gentleman.
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