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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
7
A brief notice records the marriage license filing for Lea Ar a wat and Te er Booti Rol rt, both of Ba wee A Sat aw Tu dt Euworas, indicating their intent to wed. The document lists the parties and location as part of a standard public records filing.
Died and related notices record deaths and family condolences with names and addresses across multiple streets in Selme and Port areas. Entries reference February and January dates, with mention of nurses cooks and guardians, indicating a family obituary notice and wake arrangements.
Fragmented health office record shows attempts at listing names and dates with garbled OCR. The legible items reference revisions, years, and a mix of abbreviations. No coherent event, person, or organization is clearly identifiable for a full summary.
Jefferson City Mo Feb 17 legislature adjourned after one ballot with no change in the Missouri senatorial deadlock. Data shows Richard C Kelens former national committeeman and Akins aligned factions, while President Roosevelt reportedly avoids direct influence. A new ballot totals Niedringhaus 4b Coch Fen 3 Kelens 12 Mchinky 4 Cham- DELS.
Dover Delep reports a joint session split the Union Republicans from Edward Addicks. Six members pivoted to Coleman Dupont Regular Republican Henry A Richardson Regular Republican and ex Secretary of State Caleb R Layton. One ballot cast. totals Addicks 15 Sauls 4 Dupont 9 Richardson 1 Layton 1. Adjournment ordered until tomorrow amid the first break from Addicks since 1899.
Washington dispatch notes John Sharp Williams of Mississippi seeks the Senate seat as Senator Money plans retirement at term end. Money may not seek reelection, leaving Williams to decide whether to run. Helena Toole signs a bill prohibiting child employment in mines.
Panama Feb 17 W H Bun and William Biuchy Parsons members of the Panama Civil Commission who sailed for New York today will make important recommendations to the Canal Commission on the sea level canal and other engineering problems. Joseph L Bristow spoke with President Amador before leaving the wall center about his mission to study trade conditions and freight rates between Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the West Coast of South America and the East of the United States and Europe and to determine the best posts for managing the Panama Railroad.
New York February 17 Lieut Arthur Reginald Prench the twenty one year old son of Lud de Freyne an Irish baron who arrived from England over a month ago has vanished. Mr Clive Bazley the British consul, the New York police department, and a private detective agency are searching. He had been staying at the 81 Cents Howl from January 16 to 29 leaving his baggage in the hotel. no trace of him since remains with the luggage still in the hotel.
French Congo charges accuse Dubos of decapitating seven chiefs over a trifling pretext and allege further offenses including killing a wave by dynamiting and forcing natives to eat meat from victims. Investigations and arrests loom as Paris reports no doubt about Charcot expedition safety. Ellen Beach Yaw debuts in Rome with praise. Roy Green hanged for murder in Owensboro after fatal attack at fairgrounds last July.
A Moscow peace appeal from Russian women to Empress Maria and a reported revival of talks surface amid turmoil after Grand Duke Sergei’s assassination. Emperor Nicholas and Prince Frederick Leopold discussed peace at Tsarskoe Selo with secrecy, no conclusions disclosed.
A Saehetun dispatch reports about 1100 Japanese troops and Chinese bandits active in Southeast Manchuria near Chiulbashchon, 45 miles NW of Gunshu Pass. Russian frontier guards clashed Feb 14, repelling a Japanese detachment but were later surrounded by a Japanese cavalry brigade and related forces. heavy fire and losses occurred on both sides as the conflict spread toward Pinalulupao and Liuhanfang after dawn.
The State Department said three Russian Lena officers interned in San Francisco have violated parole and are now in St Petersburg. Engineers Eli Konazin and midshipmen Peter Michaeloff and Andrey Kyra Danyan left Lena by January 31. The Navy and Secretary Hay informed the Russian government, with no demand for the return of the men.
The Russian officers fled Lena under naval guard with Japan未 protest, while the United States acts to track them. US duty to recover crew seems clear, though reparations remain uncertain. Count Cassini spoke with Secretary Hays but Lena's status was not raised. The Russian ambassador is angered and Russian officials may seek remedies.
Berlin reports Emperor William will receive the degree of doctor of laws in absentia on February 22, along with President Roosevelt. Instructions were sent to Baron Speck von Sternburg to represent the Emperor. The act marks the first known instance of a reigning sovereign obtaining an American university degree.
Vienna reports a prolonged Hungarian cabinet crisis with Kossuth meetings and liberal leaders. The Emperor refuses to back a separate Hungarian army with Hungarian as the language of command while independents press. A potential neutral cabinet to enable essential state matters such as recruiting is being discussed amid party stalemate.
The mystery of May Harry Pakenham's disappearance during his Folkestone honeymoon was clarified with the discovery of his body on the seashore near Folkestone. Maj Pakenham, son of Gen Ralph Pakenham, married Feb 7 in London. He contracted enteric fever during the South African war.
Vice Chancellor von Posadowsky Wehner briefed the Reichstag committee on MFN treatment with the United States and Argentina, after which a resolution to denounce MFN treaties was withdrawn. The government will not disclose current MFN policy. Berlin reports note Kiel regatta yachts for imperial family with Meteor Empress Iduna Angela and others, plus a yacht under construction.
Emperor William assigns a naval lieutenant from the intelligence office to accompany Mrs Robert Goelet of New York in Potsdam to view sights. She will likely stay in Berlin about a fortnight and attend the court ball. Witte denies resignation stating he has not resigned though not eager to stay in St Petersburg.
In St Petersburg Gen Gripenberg, former commander of the second Manchurian army, arrives at midnight and accuses Gen Kuropatkin of denying reinforcements, forcing a retreat after urging a broader attack. Gripenberg plans to report to Emperor Nicholas amid political pressure over the battle's outcome.
An Indianapolis woman recounts her struggle with coffee addiction and nervous fatigue. After trying Postum, she notes a steady recovery and that her family also prefers Postum, with easier preparation and a better flavor. The testimonial claims Postum replaced coffee and improved health for her, her husband, and children.
Latest will of Charles C Hedges, former Windsor Hotel proprietor, probated in Cumberland. Executors named include Frank G Iilman and William L Buxton. wife Helen M Hedges executrix. Estate valued at 36000 dollars with shares for Helen M Hedges, Bessie Luman, Emily Hedges, John Hedges Staley, Elmer Hedges, and multiple siblings. Contemplates Day Pontva farm for decedent’s brothers and sisters. contest by Emily Hedges noted as likely dropped.
Judge John Wailkinson issued an injunction restraining Triple State Gas and Oil officials from completing the merger with United States Gas Company. The action, urged by Otto and Edward Germer heirs, accuses mismanagement and schemes to squeeze German help, naming President Johnson of Chicago and other alleged figures. The case reflects vast stakes and a receiver petition set for March 6 in a West Virginia circuit court.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures in February with multiple liners. Vessels include Graf Waldereee from Hamburg and Campas,a from Liverpool, Prinzessin Victoria Luise from New York, Mongolan from New York to Glasgow, Lucania from Newark to Liverpool, Sylvania from Boston to Liverpool, Arabic from New York to the Mediterranean, and Hungarian from Portland.
Frederick Cook former secretary of state and Rochester Street Railway Co president died at 72 from apoplexy in Rochester. George Stephen Goodspeed history professor at University of Chicago died in penumany after a week illness at age 55, survived by wife and son. James D Springer aging railroad attorney died of paralysis in Evanston, born Gettysburg, served as counsel for Minneapolis Saint Paul railroad groups. Dr John H Granniss Civil War veteran and first Union surgeon to enter Gettysburg died at 60, later a prominent physician besides links to Civil War duties.
A report that a syndicate headed by E H Harriman offered to buy Hyde stock in Equitable Life Assurance Society was denied. Jacob H Schiff argues such purchase would be a moral wrong and Hyde stock will be sold into the Equitable treasury before mutualization proceeds. German warship Woerth aground in Kiel fog. All efforts to float her have failed as a rising west wind complicates salvage.
The Architect Thomas F Mash of Washington sues Walsh through George R Cotrine alleging recovery for preparing plans and specifications for a mansion on Mackachus Court in Washington DC. Trial to continue. claims include 13 900 for services and 700000 building cost disputes.
New York Web 17. Charles Morse, banker and promoter tied to the Dodge Morse divorce dispute, was examined today by the grand jury investigating the affair. This is his second appearance after previously refusing to answer questions on grounds that could incriminate him. The district attorney would not confirm if Morse answered today’s questions.
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