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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1905

Page

3

Russian Sacking Mukden Spurs International Fund Drive

Special to The Wallington Post reports a public meeting in New York to raise funds for widows and orphans of Javanese soldiers. Baron Kaneko and Mrs Howe led appeals about hardship from the war, including emperors and troops suffering in Mukden. The article mixes chaos with obituaries and local notices signed by multiple names.

Wallington Post New York Ma Bon Davidge Washington Square South Julia Ward Howe

Notice of Marriage and Death In Warrington Area

Fragmented notice indicates marriage and death announcements to appear in multiple newspapers including Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Philadelphia Ledger and others. Details unclear due to OCR errors but lists several city and territory titles and a theater or event date referenced.

Warington AGERE Chilago Philadelphia Pull Ledger LOUIS Monseapnlis Aipine Levelland Plain Dealle

Russians Condemned for Prisoner Treatment Amid War

A wartime column rails at Russian conduct, accusing it of violating humanity and Geneva provisions. It asserts 10,000 Russian prisoners in Japan receive humane care and highlights sacrifices for universal rights, including freedom of religion and life, before asserting true humanity.

Russia Japan

Witte Offers to Resign as Ministerial Chief

St Petersburg reports M Witte, president of the committee of ministers, will resign and go abroad after an imperial move creating a special commission to address peasant land tenure and abolish his commission. The emperor reportedly declined to accept the resignation while court factions are blamed for the pressure on Witte.

St Petersburg Witte Committee of Ministers Reseript Bouligan SS Witte M Witte Bait von Plehve ME Sturmer Interior Wf Stichinsky Interior Department Ministry of the Interior Sviatopolk-Wvirsky

State of Russian Budget Peletsburgs April 16 financial statement

A 1905 budget summary reports ordinary revenue at 1,008,500,000 rubles, 18500000 above estimates, 710000 below 1908 totals, and 5520000 above 1902. Ordinary expenditure stood at 95500000 leaving a 53500000 surplus. Extraordinary outlays include 820000000 for war, 81000000 for railroad construction, and loans to railways, covered by surplus and 53 50000000 from 5 percent treasury bonds and imperial rente bonds totaling 3215000000. Other extraordinary revenue totaled 500000 and prior-year balances 190500000, leaving a free balance of 39500000 at year start. The 4 1/2 percent loan proceeds were not included.

Peletsburgs Treasury Imperial Rente

Rebukes United States over Japanese correspondence disclosure

The Russ contends that Washington kept secret the Japanese dispatches too long. He questions why the United States waited fourteen months before revealing the pact, while Loomis defends the State Department routine release of diplomatic papers and a red book tradition.

Russ St Petersburg Anpiul Russ Today Washington Japan United States Russi Loomis Paron Urther State Department

Meyer Cordially Received Bright Career Predicted for Ambassador

In St Petersburg on April 16 American Ambassador Meyer was cordially received and praised in diplomatic and social circles. A brilliant career in diplomacy and society is forecast, as he entertains officials and attends dinners with peers and foreign dignitaries. Meyer may move into the Klemmichel palace upon Mrs Meyer's arrival, signaling grand entertainments ahead.

Russia St Petersburg Meyer St Charles Hardinge Baron d’Aehrenthal Spencer Eddy Princess Sarorufa Fria Klemmichel Palace Dave

Hatchet Attack on Sailor Reported in Norfolk Va

Special to the Washington Post Norfolk Va April 1 Bol a merchant sailor from Rotterdam was brought to St Vincent's Hospital at midnight with a skull fracture after an attack allegedly by Georgia Banks a Black woman Police surgeons say the hatchet blade pierced Bol's skull The British consulate has taken charge of the case and ordered Bol's removal to the hospital.

Washington Post Nortalk Bol Rottdam St Vincent's Hospital Georgia Banks Bols

Licensed To Marry And Deaths In Brief

Marriage notices list Morgan F Mount of Mot Springs Ark to Faure 1H Pugh and William Ro Krug with Constance McMillen. Deaths: Susan Downes 44, Sohn Fanatty 8, Michael Kelly 4, Helen F Kettner 1, Jon Leanto 25, Herbert E Paine 79, Lilian M Ratcliffe 38, Harriet J Welch 88, Rosella Neumeyer 24 days. Obituaries reference Emergency Hospital and addresses in Washington area.

Josie Mo Susan Downes Sohn Fanatty Michael Kelly O Canal Helen F Kettner 29Th St Nw Jon Leanto Emergency Herbert E Paine 13Th St Nw Lilan M. Ratcliffe K St. Aw Harriet J Welch 28Th St, Ow Rosella Neumeyer

Plots and Protests Tap War Hit Regions As Police Clamp Down

April reports from St Petersburg Warsaw and Lodz describe a planned interment sparking clashes with police and Don Cossacks in St Petersburg while workers threaten demonstrations. In Moscow the peasant movement and railroad area tensions rise as troops guard properties. A Warsaw court martial delivers death sentences to three rioters and authorities guard Governor General Maximovitch during a secret departure to St Petersburg. In Lodz the strike spreads to Coates thread mills with multiple workers involved in street shooting of a policeman.

Warsaw Don Coss Secs St Petersburg Moscow Moscow-Kazan Maximovitch Lodz Loaz Coates

Vote of censure for Tisza in Hungarian Diet

Budapest April 15 the lower house led by Herr Botto passed a motion of censure on former Premier Tisza for political motives in raising the pension of Perezel von Bonynad from 1600 to 3000 the vote was large the house adjourned to May 3 as opposition address to the Crown looms the crisis persists Hungary contends with Austria over constitutional rights while Hay's condition improves in Rome Ambassador White reports Hay improving after a Genoa rail collision that killed seven and wounded forty Tittoni welcomed the new ambassador

Budapest Diet Herr Botto Tisza Perezel von Bonynad United Opposition Hungary Austria Whch Austin Hay Rome White Genoa Nervi Tittoni

Joseph Jefferson Resting Well After Poor Showing

West Palm Beach April 13 Joseph Jefferson veteran actor rests comfortably tonight though very weak his condition is not at present dangerous Movements of Ocean Steamers New York April to Cedric from Liverpool and Queenstown will dock about 9 2 m tomorrow Arrived St Louis from Southampton and other liners listed with arrivals and sailings including Campania Deutschland and Barbarossa through April 16

Dieu Lall Tiais Saalzil Zebina Vernon Place Rita Willhmm Burns Das Apel 13Th Street Albin Betoy John Doerr Koneruiro Brink Seveitl Prospect Hill Cemetery Emmorton Jane Boweriul Baltimore William Holmer Funir Werday Breadwat Johnson Vermont Avenue SwUth Lirence Moosan Anne B Inter Romeo Bogs Tb Oulim Pluirs Spire New York Otter Lal Col Mbit Arlington Mona Halbert Firazer Coma Hell Aumbia Toad bLynchburg Ertea James A Pouthersi Gm Prumdys Ileine Abels Waller Agua Patyrk West Palm Beach Fla Joseph Jefferson Cedric Liverpool Queenstown St Louis Southampton Satad Hamburg Dover Pretoria Bremen Barbarosaa Plymouth Paul Chenbourg

Sea Fight Reports and Far East Naval Movements

A readaged dispatch notes war risks at Hongkong affecting Japan and trade. A Saigon telegram claims a fifth division of the Russian Pacific Squadron under Vice Admiral Vessdrago will pass the Suez Canal in July or August with ships Imperator Alexander II Slava Paris and others. Chicago reports Singapore cipher says four German collier ships left Cape St James heading toward Vladivostok, linked to Baltic fleet aims.

Cardi Wales Hongkong Japan Saigon Postine Port Said Heypt Vessdrago Imperator Alexander II Slava Parls Pamyat Azoya Kornileft Buez Canal Chicago Chicago Daily News Singapore Cape St James Indo-China Vladivostok

Skirmishes in Manchuria amid Japanese maneuvers

Dispatches from Manchuria report Japanese outposts spreading thirty miles along the railway as reinforcements, food, and ammunition move from Niuchwan. An official Japanese army note says forces advancing east on the Hailung road defeated an enemy unit near Heishihmu and pursued them toward Tachatzu, with another force striking south of Pachatzu. General Linovitch's dispatch notes a cavalry action near Mount Gaoshan where Japanese forces were forced to evacuate and retreat westward.

Gunshu Pass Manchuria Niuchwan Tokyo Hailung Road Heishihmu Panshi Tachatzu Singking Pachatzu St Petersburg Linovitch Nicholas

Robinson in Lead in West Virginia Delegate Vote

In Morgantown on April 15 Robinson captured nineteen of thirty two delegates for the Republican Congressional convention in Keyser on April 23. The pattern suggests Robinson will win a share of remaining delegates though others remain non-committal. In Berkeley County primaries Hetzel led anti ring forces while Henshaw led the rival faction with three districts each. Morgan County convention endorsed Hetzel for the Second district nomination.

West Virginia Washington Post Morgantown W Va Iran Robinson Keyser Dayton Robinson Martinsburg Berkeley County J J Hetzel Dr Henshaw Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Morgan County John J Hetzel Congress

Bristow for Senate resigns from post and hints run

Joseph I. Bristow former Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and Panama Canal Commission railroad commissioner told friends he will be a candidate for United States Senator from Kansas to succeed Burton. He would not authorize a formal announcement. Recount Elects Republican Mayor Huntington April 15: recount shows Hiram Gordon Rep elected mayor by ten votes over Dem John E Ensign. Gordon received certificate of election.

Joseph I. Bristow Panama Canal Commission United States Kansas Burton Washington Post Huntington Wan Hiram Gordon Rep John E Ensign Dem Gordon

Town Threatened by Fire in Cheraw Business District

A Sunday dawn fire in Cheraw threatened the business section after starting around 1 am in Cheraw. The blaze cut telephone service and prevented officials from confirming details or extent of the damage.

Charlotte NC Cheraw S

France and Germany begin overtures on Morocco

Paris and Berlin show a new phase in Moroccan talks as France and Germany begin direct exchanges after Washington and London viewed Germany’s stance moderating. The Matin hails U S French unity and Britain’s support while Vienna’s stance remains uncertain amid cautious official statements.

Paris France Germany Morocco Washington London Rome Madrid St Petersburg Vinona Vienna Taft England United States Great Britain Newfoundland Egypt Frances

Bail Granted to Mrs Chadwick in Cleveland Case

Mrs Cassie Li Chadwick, convicted and sentenced to ten years for obtaining money by false pretenses, was admitted to bail in 5000. The total bail in the case is 52000 when adding 47000 fixed by federal and county courts. Chadwick said cash surety will be used and she expects release within a week to ten days and plans to stay in Cleveland pending appeal.

Cincinnati Cassie Li. Chadwick Cleveland Ohio FP. Dewley Coungel Chadwick Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court County Criminal Court Dawley Court of Appeals

Raid Nets Godfrey Pot House Patrons In Washington

Eleven men and two women were arrested in a raid on a Chesapeake Junction proprietor's inn at 1324 Ninth Street NW. Godfrey ran a gaming room and drink setup for about a month, facing charges of permitting gaming. Police seized cards and liquor as they detained thirteen patrons and Godfrey himself, with several officers assisting.

Maryland J Cornelius Godfrey Chesapeake Junction Washington Second Precinct Godfrey Godfreys Place Ninth Street Sergis Sprinkle Lee McGrath McQuade Shelby L G O'Conner E G Grant Henry Long Edward Wideman Edith Davy Bessie Johnson Philip Goodwork Fre Collins Walter Sears R A Berry George Brayler James Perkins James Dor- Bey

Explosion Kills Three In Trenton Storehouse Blast

Three men died and three were injured in a powder blast behind a hardware store in Trenton Tennessee on April 15. Victims include Robert Phelan owner Dr Parker and Mr Arnold of Crockett County. Injured John K Pearce is gravely hurt. John Klepp Tom Jones and Mr Phelan attempted a target gun when a can of powder detonated. The blast destroyed the store and damaged nearby businesses and homes.

Trenton, Tenn Apri Robert Phwlan Parker Trenton Arnold Crockett County John K Pearce John Klepp Tom Jones Phelan J A Landis Pearce & Kiopp Bumnees House

Deserter's Suicide After Wife's Elopement

Chicago, April 15. John Shable, 30, learned his Austrian wife had eloped with another man. He drowned himself in the Chicago River, hoping to reunite with wife and child next week after saving enough to buy a cottage. He had come to America to build a home for them and planned to send for them soon. Easter suit sale announced at Horn's tailoring, 637 F Street NW.

Chicago Austria John Shable Shable America Horn F Street Northwest

Swamp Root Kidney Cure Promoted in 1904 Ad

A 1904 promotional plea touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims widespread ignorance of kidney disease, cites testimonials, and offers free samples via Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton.

Swamp Root Kilmer & Co Binghamton Washington

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Baron Kaneko Mukden Uwetal Rumsaris Toa Brook Duesdix Digo Pitu Vire Vintri Brooke Undertakers W. R. Speare F Street N. W. Eve Ytuing J. William Lee Pennsvania Arena Joseph Gawler A. F Harvey Commodious Chapel Telephone John R. Wright Cal George P. Zarhorst Sndertaker and Embalmer Funeral East Capitol St Noga Health Office Record St. Petersburg Putilov Iron Works Smolensk Vassili Ostrov Hungarian House The Bes Erent Bristow Senate Senator Burton Posner Bros Pa. Ave Tan Colt Penna. Avenue Europeda Capitala Berlin Delgaspe Prince von Hadelin Delcasse Foregn Prince von Radolin M Descasse Foreign Office Mrs. Chadwick Godfrey House Cottage St. Melcose Sir Jan Richardson Kilmers Binghamton Washington Sunday Post Reinhardt Seventh and I Concord Wtz&e Pilgrim Light Lunch
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