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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
7
The president elects to speak on gratitude for national progress and the responsibilities of self government. He notes America’s unique foundations, warns that power brings duty and danger, and emphasizes the need to face new modern challenges with steadfast purpose. He views the republic’s success as essential to global liberty and urges resolve.
The speech emphasizes cordial relations with other nations through justice and strength. It argues peace rooted in righteousness, growth tempered by duty, and self government, invoking Washington and Lincoln to inspire enduring national character for future generations.
Ayad A Ghazuli of Cairo trained in Cincinnati medical department asks publishers for permission to translate Ben Hur into Arabic He notes his prior translations including Spencer and calls Ben Hur highly instructive and engaging within the Egyptian church community.
A West Philadelphia resident muses on practicality in modern times. He notes examples of people advertising practical trades such as horse shoeing and hair cutting, joking that even Napoleon shaved. He wonders if the era’s practicality is a virtue or a conceit, and if a practical toothpuller might appear next.
Paris reported findings of an international inquiry favoring Great Britain in the October night clash involving the Gamecock fishing fleet and the Russian Pacific squadron led by Admiral Rosestvensky. The commission absolved no hostile vessels among the fishing boats, blamed Rosestvensky for the firing, and urged better port notifications. Admiral Davis noted the decision supports Britain’s facts and could prompt concessions and compensation to victims’ families.
Maxim Gorky released from fortress on bail and banished to Riga after Governor General Trepoff decided he could not reside in St. Petersburg. Gorky preferred Riga residence. station conveyed under official statement. Also note: Niedringhaus caucus speech in Jefferson City, Missouri, signaling release of supporters from Republican caucus to back another candidate over Kerens.
Russian forces reinforced by veterans counterattack as Chinese and Japanese forces clash near Mukden Miuchwang and Stamintin reports describe heavy bombardment along the Shakhe river and at Putilof and Novogord hills. Kuropatkin’s dispatch notes ongoing artillery duels while Siberian rail traffic faces strains to supply both soldiers and civilians amid potential famine risk.
A Colorado joint convention will hear four reports on Governor Alva Adams. One urges ousting Adams and seating Peabody, another supports nullifying the election and filling the vacancy by the lieutenant governor, a third rejects Peabody on insufficient evidence, and a fourth contends Adams has a majority even if fraudulent precincts are discarded. Also noted is Mrs. Jane Stanford’s death in Honolulu and autopsy findings pending further analysis.
A cablegram received at the Brown Palace hotel confirmed the death of former United States Senator Edward O. Wolcott who had been staying in France. The message did not state the cause, but it noted a long history of stomach trouble. The page also includes a quip about ambition and intellect from two named characters.
Russian forces assaulting the Shakhe river bridge held their positions after driving back Japanese defenders and destroying fortifications. Japanese losses were heavy as both sides fought through the night. Other reports say Oku’s left wing drives Russian outposts while Mukden notes a major bombardment on hills near Putilov and Novgorod.
A March 2 report from St. Petersburg notes Lieut. Gen. Stoessel arrived from Moscow to a modest welcome by hundreds, mainly women, with Minister Sakharoff and Admiral Zilotti present. The celebration lacked strong official military presence and genuine enthusiasm for the defender of Port Arthur. In Chicago, a federal grand jury was drawn to probe the meat trust, with names to be sealed until March 20 to keep them confidential.
Mukden and St. Petersburg despatches report heavy fighting across the entire front in Manchuria. Russian counterattacks recapture ground near Sandiapu and seize a Shakhke river bridge, with Kuropatkin and Kuroki maneuvering as both sides press to shift gains and threaten a wider engagement.
News from Manchuria reports a renewed dawn offensive along the eastern front leading to the fall of Da pass. Japanese forces push from Kandolesan to Lao linzan driving Russian posts, with artillery and a seven-battery reserve. capture opens routes toward Fushun and Tie pass as Russians rush to defend lines. Elsewhere in California and Chicago, senators are expelled for bribery and a policeman killed a teacher in a street shooting, with the assailant at large.
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