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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1905
Page
3
Unrest reported in Poland as workers demand an eight hour day and wage increases of 200 to 300 percent. Authorities in Lodz prepared to cope with potential demonstrations while broader strikes show limited movement beyond Poland and the Baltic region amid a wave of industrial strain.
Multiple marriage banns and funeral notices from Philadelphia and nearby areas list February dates, individuals and families. Entries mention Michaeler Addison, Ferdinand Bres, Cain, Vondon, Hughes, Keithley, Reynolds, Shackellord, and others with ages and locations including Florence, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Richmond.
In Memoriam to our dear son and brother Samuel Flattmann who died February 12 1904. Parents and sisters note his departure and trust in Thy will. Messages from Howard and others invoke consolation in faith and memory.
Undertakers and funeral services advertised with W R Speare J William Lee and Joseph Gawler. Emphasis on first class arrangements at modest prices, contact telephones Main 4230 4241 and Wain 131, location Pennsylvania Ave and adjacent facilities for embalming and cremation services.
Reports from Sosnovice Warsaw and Lodz describe widespread labor unrest as strikes continue in Poland and the Caucasus. In Sosnovice a violent clash leaves many dead or wounded, while Lodz endures limited commerce, heavy troop presence, and unresolved wage talks. Batoum and other Caucasus cities face supply shortages as strikes disrupt rail service and provisioning.
Nicholas I declares support for a land congress after meeting with Count Tolstoi, dispelling rumors of royal distrust. Tolstoi relays the conversation and notes the emperor favors convening representative government when opportune, aiming to hear the people while avoiding upheaval.
The Society of Russian Ironmasters in Saint Petersburg memorializes M. Witte, citing $50,900,000 capital and warning that no repressive measures will stop the deep rooted national movement. They demand justice driven government, shared legislative power, free speech, press, universal education, and strike protection for workers against attacker strikers.
Berlin February 11 lawmakers pressed for a government position on new commercial treaties with the United States Argentina and Great Britain. Count Reventlow and Zimmermann demanded clarity on most favored nation terms while Bass Speck urged barley duty enforcement and anti adulteration laws for wine to protect growers.
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo detail Japanese troop movements on the Russian right flank near Manchuria. Kuropatkin says Russian sharpshooters repulsed a Japanese attack near Tunkou. Tokyo notes Japanese gains south of Changchichin and ongoing shelling of Oyama's center. Russian casualties after Heikoutai reach 2,060 with 2,000 rifles captured by Japan.
Florence reports the Countess Montignoso refuses to surrender her child Princess Anna despite King Frederick Augustus of Saxony sending Dr. Koerner with a decree. Koerner warned of Saxon detectives. the countess holds the child and vows to resist. Lawyers demand diplomatic channels and threaten authorities if the countess is harmed.
Berlin reports the paint on Adolf von Menzel’s famed works The Round Table of Frederick the Great and A Flute Concert at Sans Souci is peeling at Sans Souci Palace. The artist predicted future restoration would alter ownership of the restored works.
An old Washington Sunday Post puff piece touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It cites a testimonial from Mrs A L Walker and urges readers to mail for a sample bottle and information booklet.
Paris reports say peace talks are unlikely as Russia shows no sign of willingness to negotiate. Delcasse and Count Lamskorfé deem peace far off, while embassies and banking circles weigh possible moves to ease Russian loan refinancing. London sources confirm no credible peace negotiations, with Japan seeking durable terms from Russia if proposed.
In Essen Prussia government figures show 146842 miners began the morning shift, 70000 more than yesterday leaving about 25000 idle though some may return later. Striking miners' executive committee telegram to Chancellor von Buelow pleads for restraint and warns of provocation. Mine Owners' Association says many mines cannot recall workers in full until damages from inactivity are repaired.
Paris reports the chamber voted to begin debate on a bill separating church and state after the budget and military law. The measure is expected to pass though amendments for religious freedom are anticipated. Rome notes Vatican hopes to retain influence in East Catholic affairs amid shifting politics. Saint Petersburg reports no truth to claims of Witte residence search by police upon minister Bouligan's arrival.
Detectives searched the Cunard Line steamship Biruria on its arrival in Liverpool in a bid to catch J. Frank Keefe wanted in Boston for the alleged theft of 460 dollars from a major department store. No person aboard matched the description.
Paris reports Gen Porter retires and Ambassador McCormick will be transferred to the post. McCormick is well known in Paris and regularly visits, with officials and American quarters expressing satisfaction. Delcasse and the French government are expected to welcome the appointment.
Paris reports dismiss rumors of Dr Charcot's Antarctic expedition loss as ungrounded. Argentine vessel officers touted a feared disaster in April 1904, but letters from the expedition after that date confirm continued activity. The rumors sparked talk of a relief expedition organization.
Philadelphia veteran congressman Leonard Myers dies at 78 after a long career, with service during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Other obituaries include Morris Sharp, Prohibition candidate and bank president. Mrs J P McElroy in Redlands. Felix Nugent, St Marys Seminary messenger. Dr Alberto Co Van Cott in Monterey. Otto Erich Hartleben in Berlin. Frederick Heerwagen in Buffalo. Rev Cornelius Ty Twing in Brooklyn. George Hamilton in Canton.
St. Petersburg February 11 A new crop of rumors centers on Gen Kuropatkin and Gen Gripenberg with claims Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff has gone to Irkutsk to urge Gripenberg back to Manchuria. Gripenberg’s illness is said not serious. Another rumor says Admiral Abaza is not on a peace mission but will report to the Emperor on claims Kuropatkin is unfit to command.
Russian cruiser squadron anchored at Dar es-Salam was challenged by Maj. von Goetzen governor of German East Africa and left the area. Russian torpedo boat destroyers Prosolivy and Prouziteiny departed Algiers to join Admiral Rozhestvensky's squadron. Admiralty confirms Nebogatov's division to sail from Libau end of week. Peace appeal spreads through Richmond Indiana and world clergy. Oats bound for Japan. 2 million bushels purchased by Japanese government agents in Dakotas.
Health office report lists numerous deaths with ages and residences including Maggie Adams 284 percent street southwest 40 years Joseph Bender Garfield Hospital 66 years James E Davia 17 Howard Avenue 1 year Hortense Fontaine Little Sisters of the Poor 78 years Edwie Hamilton Washington Asylum Hospital 67 years Martha Reddick Washington Angl Hospital 8 years Estelle Scott Government Hospital for the Insane 24 years Agnes Suman 609 Host Northwest 88 years Minnie Tripp Freedmen's Hospital 38 years Edward G Twiford Gov Hosp Insane 62 years husband and other entries with ages and locations noted.
Published marriage license notices list couples including Lewis Payne and Lela M Schuder of Covington Kentucky Hugh M Browne of Cheyney Pennsylvania Julia A Purnell Sspivel E Johnson Maud Clark Thomas C Jeffrias Annie Hill E Gilbert O Connor May L Sanders George W Dyer and Lena G Richmann Walter B Fyne of Montgomery County Maryland and Minnie Specht of Howard County Maryland
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