13 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
1
Japanese forces continue pursuit as Russians are chased beyond Mukden, with an ongoing chase described as far as the latest reports indicate. The clash persists with no clear victor and both sides consolidating positions amid the advance.
The report lists clothing and accoutrements amounting to 1,000 cartloads, bread 1,000,000 rations, fuel 70,000 tons, and hay 6,000 tons plus tools, tents, bullocks, telegraph wire and poles, timber, beds, stoves and other property. No reports have been received from forces toward Sing king.
A proposed probe by Garfield is rejected after a suggestion to assign Joseph Bristow to the task is met with firm resistance. The dispute centers on who should lead the inquiry and how the assignment should proceed.
General Kuropatkin telegraphs Emperor Nicholas taking full responsibility for the defeat, citing miscalculated Japanese strength and rejecting blame on the council of generals. His resignation appears likely, with Grodekoff or Dragomiroff as possible successors, though Dragomiroff’s age and health hinder prospects. The loss costs the army its private-soldier morale and Kuropatkin’s personal trust.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Field Marshal Oyama's forces drove the enemy from the district to 25 miles north of Mukden and continue pursuit. Russians abandoned carts of supplies, one officer captured who had rejoined Kuropatkin after Port Arthur. The Seventy-first Division prisoners claim the Russian first army is practically annihilated. The flag of the One Hundred and Sixty-Second from Vilna captured. Russians failed to burn stores fully.
Dateline reports from St. Petersburg and London on March 13 indicate no sign of czarist steps to end the war and widespread belief that Russia’s power in the far East is crushed. European experts foresee Japanese victory despite ongoing hostilities and growing hope for peace negotiations.
A St Peters burg dispatch reports the public learns of the Mukden disaster and that Russians have lost 200000 men and 600 guns.
London dispatch reports General Kuropatkin requesting permission to relinquish command due to urgent physical and mental fatigue. It notes failed informal peace overtures from Japan seeking indemnity and a ban on Pacific warships, and describes a last desperate artillery sacrifice after Kipusan's capture to save remaining Russian forces.
Tokio reports from Field Marshal Oyama state prisoners exceed 40 000 including General Nakhimoff with 90 000 killed and wounded. Enemy dead 26 500. Weapons and supplies listed include 60 guns 60 000 rifles 200 000 shells 25 million rounds and 15 000 kokum cereals with 75 000 bushels.
London papers discuss Russia’s waning campaign with Kuropatkin’s scattered forces and a likely Japanese thrust after a brief regrouping. Analysts claim Russia cannot sustain the war amid financial strains as the Baltic fleet remains at Madagascar awaiting new orders.
Mrs. Charles Williams aged 73 a colored woman who lived west of town died last evening from pneumonia. The funeral will be held Tuesday.
Commissioner Garfield will personally supervise and broaden the oil field inquiry to include Kansas Territorial and Texas fields. President Roosevelt fully backs Garfield and plans to add Bristow to the task, with special agents visiting all fields refineries and pipeline points nationwide.
General Lee proclaims gratitude to the President and Congress for the return of Civil War flags. He asserts that the north and south no longer exist and calls for national unity. The message is issued from Scripps-McRae in New Orleans on March 13.
Kansas City March 13. A meeting of Kansas City Southern Railway directors tomorrow will end in a sixty day adjournment. The voting trust that now runs the road will expire and directors will be chosen by a stockholder majority. Unclear if Dutch investors or an American group will supply the new board. Joe Taylor, a colored man, faces trial Saturday for theft of two sheep and a hog from Mrs P H Longan.
Nora Butler, colored, arrested on disturbing the peace, was arraigned before Justice Rogers this morning and the case was dismissed.
A Missouri grand jury convenes in March to hear murder case proceedings and return indictments. Local officials urge careful testimony and adherence to legal procedures as cases emerge from the jurisdiction.
The grand jury in Saline county met in Jasper County to probe the November shooting of Rosa Butts in Carthage Mo. Pinkerton detectives have worked with local citizens to uncover the killer and report findings to the jury.
The Joplin court reported the trial of Miss Pearl Skyles began in Carthage on March 13. She is charged with first degree murder for fatally shooting her sweetheart James Rainwater at a railroad station last November after claiming he ruined her life and planned to desert her.
A Denver man killed a man and his wife, then set the house on fire and resisted officers who pursued him. Police officers exchanged gunfire as the man stood off authorities. Local authorities report the fatal blaze followed the killings and suspect confrontation.
In Denver a farmer’s feud erupts as George Schistler fatally guns K Fills and his wife after plotting revenge for a lawsuit defeat. Police respond with a hay-bale fort siege. Dr. Frank Dulin and Capt. William Bohanna wounded. Schistler dies after fire and shootout.
St. Petersburg signals a new army and reorganization of Far East forces after Mukden. Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky ordered to sail again as Russia vows to press war to the bitter end while seeking peace only if Japan offers terms. Patrols and mobilization plans face difficult feasibility amid financial strain on Japan.
The father of policeman Thomas Baley died Sunday morning after a brief illness. The obituary notes his son’s service and honors the family during a quiet loss. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Baley family.
Mrs. Gus A Bergfelder bride of a year dies from congestion of lungs. Also noted are the deaths of Martin Reid James O Donnell and W E Baley aged 70. Baley dies suddenly at home 1206 South Missouri Avenue after waking unwell. He is survived by wife and children Thomas William Baley Effie J Lee Benjamin and Charles Baley. Funeral at 2 PM at the family residence with Rev A B Appleby presiding. Interment in City Cemetery.
The body of Myrtle White, a colored woman who died in Kansas City, will be brought to this city tonight for burial, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clashes between civilians and police erupted today in St Petersburg. Units from the Yegerski regiment were deployed to restore order. No fatalities were reported. Reported assassinations involve two minor officials in interior towns.
James Martin Reid aged 40 died Sunday morning at 4 oclock at his home at Eighteenth and Summit streets from liver trouble. The remains were sent to Smithton where the funeral took place at 2 oclock at the Christian church and burial followed in Smithton cemetery.
Mrs. G A Bergfelder aged 18 died at 3 o'clock this morning at 606 East Broadway from lung trouble after several months illness. She had married last April and is survived by husband and parents Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart with brothers J M J E G W and sisters Lillie and Eva. Funeral plans pending for Wednesday afternoon at the residence and interment in the city cemetery.
James O'Donnell aged 80 died this morning at 5 at his home 116 West Howard Street from general debility. He is survived by six children Mary G. and J I O'Donnell of this city F J and A L O'Donnell of Kansas City Charles V. O'Donnell of New York and a daughter with unknown address. Funeral arrangements will wait for word from relatives.
Robbers used four charges of dynamite to blow open the Bank of Genoa in Toledo area last night. They secured 3000 dollars in cash and 73000 dollars in non negotiable notes before fleeing in two stolen vehicles from a nearby livery barn.
Jefferson City march 13. Today's senatorial ballot resulted as usual with no clear winner and ongoing uncertainty about the race standings.
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