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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
2
Indiana Republicans discuss the 1906 state ticket with talk of Lyons Sims Grubbs Powell and Pressly Smith as possible nominees. Statesman pursues a consul post for O’Hara as party leaders clash over endorsements amid banking law changes and new state supervision. Lost A E of P pid designs offered reward.
London papers debate whether Russia can continue the war amid financial strain and unrest. Dispatches cite Kuropatkin’s retreat, peasant land seizures, and Japanese peace proposals with indemnity demands, suggesting continued fighting may be madness.
Tokyo reports ongoing Japanese drive against Russian forces with renewed heavy fighting near Tie Pass. Japanese armies advance, Russian lines described as confused and exhausted, possibly short of supplies.
Field reports describe heavy Russian losses and large artillery shortages after a major engagement. Captured stores and munitions run into millions of dollars, signaling crippling impact on Russian forces. Japanese casualties are listed around 60,000 with 150,000 Russian dead estimated overall.
Mrs Casle J Chadwick was found guilty on seven counts of conspiring to defraud the United States by certifying checks with no funds in the bank. The original indictment had sixteen counts. Judge Taylor eliminated seven and ruled on fourteen, leaving seven to be considered. The penalty may reach up to $10,000 per count or two years per count. In Washington the American Tract Society met as President Roosevelt spoke, with Justice Brewer presiding and delivering remarks on the society’s work.
Sixteen inmates escaped the county jail at Hadt Springs Arkansas during breakfast hour on Sunday. Silas Love was shot dead while Dick Mastings escaped. The others who gained temporary liberty were quickly recaptured after the outbreak.
In Cleveland on March 13 Michael De Chiari was killed and Joseph Caper seriously wounded by pistol shots at 53 Hillside Avenue. Angelo Romer and Giovanni Pressetti were arrested, charged with suspicion in connection with the crimes.
Reports from St Petersburg detail Kuropatkin’s retreat after Mukden with 190000 Russian casualties and 40000 prisoners. Japanese forces press the pursuit toward Tie Pass with hopes to stretch and exhaust the Russian army while mobilization campaigns loom in Russia.
Amid reports of Tie Pass near Port Arthur the Russians reorganize mixed units and form new brigades to defend or abandon the pass. In St Petersburg officials vow to pursue peace only if Japan offers terms, while mobilization and counter moves are discussed as Kuropatkin faces blame for the defeat.
Loganport Indiana March 13 The report by C B Lockhart and C C White on the Cass county treasury default shows a shortage of 60220 30. Bondsmen will be asked to explain how soon the shortage will be replaced and who is liable under the two terms of Obenhams administration and part of his predecessor’s.
Indiana dailies report the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co plans to spend 1.4 million dollars on extensive improvements. Curves will be straightened and heavier rails laid. Through service between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis via the Indianapolis Northern from Peru is eyed, with Logansport to Lafayette likely to extend next year. New capital connected to Indiana Coal Traction Co may extend 2008 from Plainfield into Danville Greencastle Brazil and coal fields.
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