04 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
1
Reports describe Kuropatkin's military stance near Mukden as hazardous, with lines drawn and potential clashes looming as Japanese forces press. Imperial forces hold ground but face stiff pressure and precarious supply lines amid ongoing engagement.
260000 Japanese troops have broken through the Russian left wing and cut it off from the main force. Kuropatkin’s position is described as extremely dangerous with reports that the Japanese are marching on Mukden. Government circles fear Kuropatkin has been fully beaten.
St. Petersburg reports the Mukden area battle has grown dangerous with Russian losses around 50,000 and Japanese losses about 40,000. Special correspondent notes escalating intensity and stakes for the campaign.
A special Teppecanoe Club train from Cleveland to Washington collided with a stalled rear coach on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line eight miles west of Pittsburg. At least nine were killed and fifty injured with fire causing two deaths among the victims, including a man and a boy.
In St Joseph Michigan three senior girls wore Chinese bride style hair rolls with large blue ribbons and were barred from class. A student protest followed as fifty boys in white overalls and thirty five girls in aprons marched to the high school but were turned away by authorities. They later paraded the streets for an hour before Chief Sauerbier ordered them home.
The War Department orders Brigadier General Frederick Funston relieved from command of the Department of the Lakes with Chicago HQs, effective March 31 1905, reassigned to command California and temporary command of the Pacific Division from April 6 1905, succeeding Brigadier General Francis Moore who retires that date.
The oath of office was administered at 12:50 p m with Chief Justice Fuller presiding as Roosevelt swore to faithfully execute the presidency and defend the constitution. He then delivered the inaugural address amid ecstatic cheering from a vast crowd gathered on the Capitol grounds and surrounding streets.
Chief Justice Fuller administered the presidential oath of office to Theodore Roosevelt while the nation filled the Capitol. The scene drew leaders, diplomats, and military figures as crowds watched the vice president sworn in and Roosevelt prepared to take the oath. A formal exit followed with orderly departur e from the Senate chamber.
In a crowded Senate Chamber at high noon Charles Warren Fairbanks was sworn into the office of vice president before a large gathering of fellow citizens. The ceremony occurred half an hour before the events described earlier in the article.
The crowd roared as officials entered the hall for the Roosevelt inauguration. Supreme Court justices in robes and skullcaps, the diplomatic corps led by Count Chasint, cabinet members, and Congress representatives filled the seats. President Roosevelt then appeared with Chief Justice Fuller and took the oath, the audience erupting in cheers.
Portland workers at the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds stage a general strike asserting demands for higher pay shorter hours and overall improved working conditions. The action reflects labor unrest amid ongoing operations at the site.
Opening market notes for Chicago show hog receipts and prices mixed across grades. Cattle and sheep quotes hold steady with light hogs and mixed packers near firm levels amid today’s official receipts and shipments.
Rome reports the senate debated interpellation on Italy US relations. Senator Odesealeht called US immigration imperialistic, urging fight against literacy and condemning lynching. Foreign Minister Ioni argued American anti immigration sentiment targets all foreigners.
In the House, Lord Ellenborough warned of dangers if news flow cannot be controlled during a crisis and urged possible legal changes. Lord Selborne answered that no law can stop news spread, noting Japan’s wartime success relied on suppressing news and stressing Britain’s sea power would deter invasion despite napkin threats.
Washington March 4 Both houses completed all required business before midnight and recessed until 10 a m today.
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