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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
5
President Roosevelt visits New York City with heavy police protection at the Hungarian Republican Club dinner. He speaks on American citizenship, stresses homely virtues over wealth, and urges duty to family and community. The event includes notable attendees, telegrams from allies, and a festive, formal atmosphere amid East Side security.
London Feb 4 The opening of Parliament featured a speech from the throne and a sharp clash as Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman attacked the government in the Commons. Premier Balfour defended policy on Tibet South Africa and the redistribution bill, while Irish Unionists threaten defections over Wyndham and MacDonnell. The King opened the sixth session amid pageantry. debates roomed around fiscal questions and future leadership.
Willemstad Curacao February 14 Venezuelan revolutionary agent departed for New York. Reports indicate signs point to a possible uprising against President Castro in the near future.
President Roosevelt sends 235 to Lady Gregory to aid purchasing Irish pictures for a Dublin gallery of modern art. He expresses sympathy and notes it helps Dublin gain rightful standing. The Prince and Princess of Wales also contributed sizable sums.
London reports the British squadron led by Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg will visit U S waters with stops at Newport New York and Annapolis. The Washington encounter is to be official and King Edward's greetings will be delivered to President Roosevelt. Admiral Beresford will tour Florida after relinquishing command.
Officials fear a genuine cholera outbreak with warm weather. Sporadic cases rise at Tiflis Omsk and other locales while authorities tighten measures in St Petersburg Moscow and other centers. Sanitation drives intensify with warnings to boil water as typhoid runs rampant in St Petersburg.
Owen Kelly a former wealthy Philadelphia grocer, wanted for alleged embezzlement over 50 000 dollars, was arrested on a Los Angeles street by the police after being identified from descriptions. He said he would return to Philadelphia without a requisition and claimed he had run through his fortune. He carried 1000 dollars when he left Boston. 500 remained at the station.
Chicago police pursue a theory that Johann Hoch is the same man as Jake Hoffman the janitor of a Holmes era flat. Three persons have identified Hoch as Hoffman and investigators seek corroborating witnesses to confirm or deny the link with Hoff man, despite doubts based on Hochs arrival in the United States. A furniture dealer also claims to have sold Hoch furniture in 1891 and 1892.
Special to The Washington Poet Boston February 14 The Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic elected J H Wolff a Boston lawyer and Civil War veteran as department commander He will lead the national encampment parade in Denver where 26 000 White men march under a Black commander Wolff born in New Hampshire 1347 served in the navy with Farragut at New Orleans and has practiced law in Boston since 18 He has led his post and was last year senior vice department commander
Harrisburg Pa February 14 A senate bill finaly authorizes a three lawyer commission to codify Pennsylvania divorce laws and to cooperate with other states in forming uniform US statutes. The governor may seek cooperation to convene delegates in Washington to draft a general law for all states. The house action is pending.
Russian Manchurian headquarters claim 100000 men removed from service with 40000 to 50000 killed in battle outside Port Arthur and thousands more died or invalided. Kuropatkin allegedly accuses Gripenberg of insubordination as reports detail hospital casulites and the cold impact on troops.
Berlin Feb 14 The Reichstag budget committee debated fortifying Kiaochou with a 625000 dollar appropriation aimed at completing harbor works at Tsingtau. Supporters argued defense against sea surprise while critics warned of high costs. final vote upheld regular funding and some urged publication of the proceedings.
A British Russian contraband dispute is examined in a white paper listing correspondence from February 12 194 to October 24. Lord Lansdowne reports Russia's coal contraband stance prompts Britain to safeguard its commerce while noting Russia moderated wire and pro vision contraband but not coal. Public speechmakers may find Pino's Cure suggested as hoarseness remedy.
Index listing items including Roosevelt at Little Hungary Balfour cabinet survivability Russian attacks oversight Sullivan praise governors inauguration architects banquet painter's death inquiry money for Lodz strikers cold wave talks on treaties naval budget Swayne case district expenses public buildings bill editorial gossip social events racing Virginia Maryland district government Tafts canteen Abbott Santo Domingo terror famine Ireland financial and commercial news
Democratic experts testify that in Huerfano County 104 Republican and 162 Democratic ballots were written by a few hands in 2507 votes. If disputed precincts are thrown out Adams could retain the governorship by a narrow plurality while Peabody would lose hundreds of votes. The contest spans five days with briefs due and a March 2 decision looming.
Denver February 14 A Colorado house resolution forms a five member committee led by Speaker Dickson to probe corruption and intimidation claims against Representatives J F Melton and Claude K Street tied to the eight hour bill Republicans threaten expulsion if charges aren t proved Melton cites talk of money distribution to sway passage Street says outside influence intimidates lawmakers and vows proof
Deputies and detectives search Denver for Juan de Dios Montez, Huerfano County clerk, who escaped from a Rio Grande train while in custody of Moses Vianecourt, sergeant at arms, on a trip to compel production of the precinct 23 ballot box. The committee intends to probe alleged frauds tied to the Peabody interests. Montez vanished into darkness as the train departed.
Grand Rapids Mich Feb 14 The Republican State judicial convention nominated Justice Joseph B Moore Laper renominated Arthur Hill and Dr W H Sawyer for state posts with W J McKeene as regent The convention praised President Roosevelt and Gov Warner and backed the party platform The proceedings named T J O Brien as temporary chairman and G J Diekeme as permanent chairman
Massachusetts Representative Amite Sullivan recounts the 1885 manslaughter case involving his father and a drunken attacker. He says he was 17, helped his father during the fight, and was pardoned later after new evidence. The House erupts in applause as he affirms his father’s integrity and his own conduct.
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