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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
3
Mrs Kate Edwards faces a pending execution for the murder of her husband while denying involvement by Grayson. The pardon board may commute her sentence if her exculpatory statement is accepted, with the court’s stance clarified after disputed affidavits and ongoing appeals.
Fragmented notice lists ages from 3 to 83, mentions Georgetown Convent and Geay Mash Pal Hosp, and notes various years of service and care. References names and places in a damaged OCR fragment with unclear structure.
Testimony portrays Samuel Greason as an accomplice but Mary Edwards, daughter, insists she had no such role and that Greason is not responsible for her father's death. Mary retracts a favored affidavit and says she did not assist in removing evidence. Kate Edwards faces execution after husband John Edwards’ death, while new affidavits surface from St Louis and local witnesses.
New York reports the Norwegian steamer Leif Eriksson sank after a collision with the City of Everett off Cape Maine. Twenty crew were rescued by the Everett, two died in the boats. Capt. Bunting said two men were lost in the rush to lifeboats. The City of Everett sustained bow damage and will go to dry dock. values put at 200 dollars for sugar aboard the Eriksson. cargo insured.
Alexandra meets Re Wuson Carlisle at Buckingham Palace and pledges support for the Church Army’s poverty relief. The Queen asks workers worldwide to live for others and notes special praise for aiding discharged prisoners. She adds another subscription toward the army’s funds.
Bremen Feb. The North German Lloyd Steamship Company plans an emigrant line from Bremen to Galveston with fares reduced from 42.50 to 37.50. The move follows Immigration Commissioner Sargent's speech urging diversion of emigrants from New York and Chicago, toward Southwestern ports.
Rome reports an interview with former U S Secretary of Commerce George B Cortelyou before his return from Naples. Cortelyou predicts a great commercial future for Naples, noting American manufacturers are increasingly targeting trade with the port and seeking to improve US Italy economic ties.
Paris dispatch describes alleged police torture in St Petersburg to force confessions. A student was whipped after partial breast severing and sent home dying. another Technological Institute student likewise whipped. An informant claims 2 195 deaths, contradicting official tallies of 96.
Naval authorities report Vladivostok largely blocked with ice and Japanese patrols solidifying access via Tsushima and Tsugaru Straits. Soya Straits icebound yet navigable floes hinder sea entry. Tsugaru lighthouse suspensions warn neutral skippers. Russia’s cruisers reportedly repaired but unlikely to sail amid coal seizures and Japanese control.
Tokyo reports expect an early battle between Oyama and Kuropatkin before the thaw restricts troop and gun movement. Russians bombard Shakhe River sector and fortify Linchenpao near Helkontai as winter campaign continues. Japan celebrates national holiday with wine and delicacies funds totaling 49000. A British steamer detained for contraband was condemned at Nagasaki prize court. A peace appeal is issued by Cyrus Hodgin in Indiana.
St Petersburg reports mark twelve months of conflict with few victories yet no demoralization. editors credit Russia with potential for peaceful settlement and a strong comeback as critics blame leadership for early missteps. Kondratenko lauded as hero of Port Arthur defense.
St Petersburg report cites Field Marshal Oyama’s army totals from uniformed Japanese dead. Kuroki’s right has about 85,000 men and 306 guns, Nodzu’s center 65,000 with 198 guns, Oku’s left 115,000 with 342 guns. Oyama’s regulars total 265,000 with 80 guns, reservists perhaps 100,000. Kuropatkin may hold a 50,000 advantage excluding the Sixteenth Army Corps. The figures dampen peace party hopes amidst Alghquarters chatter.
St Petersburg dispatch reports M Witte favors wide press reforms and liberal discussion. Privy Councillor Kabeko to summon editors before reforms. metropolitan convoking ministers of all creeds for religious tolerance review. Reactionaries criticize Witte elevating powers beyond a dictator and cautious calls to limit Zemstvo expansion.
A Moscow dispatch reports Minister Kokovtsov saying German firms won more Russian military contracts than French ones due to lower prices. He denied any condition tied to the last Russian loan. In Constantinople, France is to obtain a share of new Turkish artillery guns in a compromise.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch may soon be sent to Manchuria to relieve General Kuropatkin or the viceroy. Emperor Nicholas is said to have invited Prince Leopold to go as observer, a plan first noted last September when the Trans-Siberian Railroad was deemed unsafe.
Vice President Takahasi will depart Tokyo February 17 for America and England via Vancouver to hold preliminary talks with financiers on terms of a fourth domestic loan. Finance Minister Yoshiro plans meetings February 13 with Japanese bankers to discuss interest rate and loan duration.
Special dispatches from Warsaw report the death of Gov. Gen. Tcherikoff of the Warsaw province. He was wounded in the leg during an encounter between troops and strikers, with the injury received in an earlier clash.
Interparliamentary Union pressed President Roosevelt to seek mediation to end the Russo Japanese conflict. Dr Bartholdt explained European parliamentarians and the union want U.S. action, while Russia warned any mediation would be unwelcome though Hague conventions require dialogue. Roosevelt would consider with Hay. a second Hague conference hinges on hostilities ending.
斯塔夫科芬国芬兰国务秘书处官员相信对检察长索伊索洛宁的暗杀并非单独行动，而是存在明确的阴谋。嫌犯霍亨塔尔要么被挑选要么自愿执行此案，警察或将对同谋者展开搜查与逮捕。迄今未有进一步逮捕或霍亨塔尔的供词。
St Petersburg Feb 9 Associated Press reports Maxim Gorky and co defendants show no signs of distress during lengthy interrogations at the fortress. Prison conditions described by Gen Ellis include sealed cells, regulated rations, and strict isolation. charges remain secret but believed to involve treason with no death penalty anticipated.
The Corriere Della Sera reports King Victor Emmanuel plans to back an international chamber of agriculture headquartered in Rome to centralize farming to rival capital and labor. David Lubin of Sacramento advocates this, with national chambers and government delegates representing each country. The plan aims to study and propose international agricultural agreements with costs borne by the king and supported by US Secretary Wilson in principle.
Bennettsville S C February x President Roosevelt will meet a ten member committee from the New Orleans Cotton Growers convention to discuss enlarging America's cotton trade with foreign nations. The group will confer with the President, Secretary Wilson and mill men at 11 o'clock Monday February 23 in Washington. About fifty leading Southern mill men attend a 4 pm meeting February 18 at the Raleigh Hotel. Former Senator John L McLaurin chairs a committee urging cooperation to secure concerted action with officials and manufacturers to expand cotton product trade.
In Cincinnati on February 9 an agreement between Frederick Chase the father and Ophelia Fowler Culme resolves custody and trustee issues for Moses Fowler Chase. Probate entries recognize the child as Moses Fowler Chase with Frederick Chase as guardian and trustee and remove George Hoadley by consent. The estate is valued around $700,000.
Pittield mass bride Ethel G Eaton daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Eaton of Dalton marries United States Senator Crane's son Winthrop Murray Crane Jr attended by Josephine Sutphen maid of honor and bridesmaids Mary Gamewell Ara West Nannie Pearson Edith Wilson James W Hagar best man. Also notes California irrigation project hearing request and injuries in a Mount Vernon stable quarrel and a Bronx elevated train collision with multiple injuries. Kaiser invites Protestant churches to Berlin cathedral consecration Feb 27.
Chicago obituary notes former Federal District Judge Henry W Blodgett dies at 73 in Waukegan after long career specializing in railway law and civil war era public service. Lenox Massachusetts reports J Frederick Schenck, 56, longtime New York merchant and antiques collector, dies at country home leaving wife Minnie Stone and a son. Pawtucket Rhode Island records Chief Justice Pardon Le Tillinghast dies of pneumonia at residence. he served Rhode Island legislature, then Rhode Island Supreme Court chief justice. Berlin Germany confirms Adolf von Menzel, renowned painter, dies at around 90. celebrated for long artistic career and honors from the Kaiser. London notes Earl of Kenmare dies at 80 in London. Algonac Michigan reports Capt William Dana, 92, oldest Great Lakes vessel master, dies of heart trouble at home.
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