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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
3
In the Caucasus a broad workers movement grows, with peasants and laborers demanding concessions. Strikes spread to St Petersburg and across the empire, signaling a tense spring as authorities brace for intensifying unrest and potential government response.
The Colorado gubernatorial contest extends to another briefing day as Adams claims a majority even with expert handwriting reports. A Peabody brief argues more than 100 Denver precincts are fatally fraudulent and calls for rejection of those returns, asserting Adams won by at least 3000.
The Washington Post announces inaugural editions surrounding President Roosevelt's March 4 1905 ceremonies. Special autographs and a framed ballroom drawing accompany issues March 4 and March 5. Subscriptions and dealer orders are urged. space for Sunday March 5 ads requires early reservation and copy by March 3.
Petersburg February 26 A debate on summoning the Zemsky Sobor continues. Some imperial advisers warn a tax pinament for the moment could endanger autocracy, while others suggest a preliminary step of a two representative assembly. The idea is to invite people’s representatives to sit in a purely consultative council with conservative elements as a balancing wheel.
London and St Petersburg react to the interme tonal commission verdict on the North Sea dispute. The decision pleases some observers for restraint and fairness while critics warn it fails to condemn certain actions, leaving neutral shipping concerns and Russo British tensions unsettled as Hague talks loom. European press weighs implications for diplomacy and naval conduct.
Jefferson City reports say Republican caucus nominee Thomas K Niedinghaus has returned after nearly four weeks away amid a legislature deadlock. Democratic sources indicate a House caucus is planned to weigh backing Richard Licensing or Niedinghaus, who asserts he will remain in the race and not leave the Senate bid. He adds he has not left Missouri in the past two weeks and would resume focus on party interests if not elected.
In the Reichstag, Herr Bebel challenged naval league aims and urged Germany to favor culture and social reform over vast armaments. He questioned who naval buildup would threaten and noted England’s sea power needs, while Admiral von Tirpitz defended a navy proportionate to Germany’s strength as vital to national development.
The International Congress of Maritime Law in Brussels completed sessions with two draft treaties on collisions and on saving life at sea. The texts largely mirror Anglo American law and the congress is seen as a major success. Record Week for Emigration reports Bremen port saw six North German Lloyd steamers carry about 8000 emigrants mainly Hungarians. American consulars inspected all, lodging facilities are insufficient, and many more will depart in March. Helsingfors Diet work stalls awaiting Emperor Nicholas reply on measures for Finland's quasi independence. the Emperor has only ordered the Senate to report on the petition.
Charles ton port collector William D Crum arrives in Washington to address the Metropolitan AME Church on Negro progress and the presidents policy. He notes Charleston’s growing port depth and pending navy yard, sees South Carolina sentiment softening toward Roosevelt due to honesty and sincerity, and plans return to Charleston after a brief visit.
A committee advocates a sea level canal at Culebra to bypass lochs and allow unrestricted navigation. They estimate a cost not exceeding 230.5 million dollars and argue future widening or deepening would be easier than a locks system. They cite higher traffic limits and avoid navigational disruption.
Governor Davis reports Panama Canal Commission employes face discontent due to yellow fever fears, unmet promises on living conditions, and limited amusements. He notes 33 yellow fever cases since last May with nine deaths, major fumigation of Panama City, and that only about four of 600 workers from the United States have fallen ill.
A forthcoming periodical from H T Marshall Publishing Co announces The Inlook a magazine detailing Freemasonry’s role in establishing and maintaining government and Britain Russia relations. It targets loyal citizens, priced by subscription mail 150 a year and 8 copies, with single copies 2 cents, order now from Brockton Massachusetts address.
A supervisor’s report critiques promised housing and wages for United States personnel in Panama. It notes inflated assurances from Washington, urges early land acquisition for employee housing, and cites wages 25 percent higher than during the French era. Also urges wholesome amusements and new centers along the canal line while acknowledging ongoing discontent but overall loyalty to contracts.
Senate and House conferees in session two hours to reconcile differences on the canal bill. All Senate amendments favored except retaining the commission. House seeks abolition. A possible compromise to reduce the commission to three members is under discussion with another meeting planned after the naval appropriation bill passage.
The battleship Maine and the supply ship Culgoa sailed today for Southern waters to join the North Atlantic fleet at Guantanamo. The Maine will later become Rear Admiral Robley D Evans fireship. The cruiser Chattanooga is out of the navy yard and will join the Caribbean squadron once fitted.
The American Federation of Catholic Societies executive board will meet in New Orleans in March to finalize dates for the annual convention and discuss issues of interest to the bureau. The federation represents over 1.5 million Catholics in the United States and lists numerous affiliated organizations and branches. Enthusiasm surrounds attendance by clergy and lay leaders from Philadelphia Milwaukee Chicago Dubuque and St Louis among others.
The article explains that intestinal health depends on transit time. If food moves slowly it decays and releases poison instead of nourishment, while proper exercise strengthens bowel muscles naturally without lubrication or forced laxatives.
The article argues against castor oil and other cathartics for constipation. It promotes Cascarets as a safer, daily-use laxative that aids digestion without wasting digestive fluids. It explains how Cascarets work, their candy-like form, convenient packaging, and urges getting genuine CCC from Sterling Remedy Company with a free booklet offer.
The sale of the Schenley farm in the Pittsburg suburb, described as the largest real estate deal in the area, transferred land once used for pasture to new owners OC CT 4 G, O P Nicola, and Charles Bonn. The purchase signals substantial development plans with estimates of $10,000,000 for improvements, centered near Schenley Oak, the Carnegie Institute, and the future Carnegie project.
In Lebanon Pennsylvania February arrest of Hoffman Frank Shepley George Young James Young and William Hummel by U S Marshal Leonard for making and passing counterfeit dollars and half dollars. William Craig sought. Hoffman described as gang leader. Accused to be arraigned before Commissioner Capp once Craig is apprehended.
In New York on February 24, the Supreme Court partitioned Laura A Delano Langhorne Lang, widow of William Astor Lang, deceased in June 1910. The estate valued at 6 890 285 will be divided among heirs including John Hubert de Steurs Martaret de Steurs and Hiver de Steurs, and children of Mrs Marguet Chanler, Winthrop Elisabeth Winthrop, William Laws Stuyvesant, Margaret Lo, Robert Wooard, John Aim Chanler, and Alida Beekman.
An advertisement offers a 5000 dollar reward for finding any trace of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether or chloroform in Dr Miles remedies sold in open market untampered. It claims the products ease nerves by soothing nourishment and strength not by paralyzing nerves. It cites a testimonial from a Mrs AG Ww Belden about relief from headaches heart and back pains and promotes money back guarantee with first package.
Gen Donnelly sixty four and quartermaster general of New Jersey lies gravely ill at his Trenton home with Bright's disease and heart trouble. A Civil War veteran, he commanded the 2nd New Jersey Regiment and later served two terms as Trenton mayor and twice in the assembly before leading the G 4 R Department of New Jersey.
Exhibition opens today featuring art embroidery and fine needlework with fifteen cash prizes led by a 25 dollar first prize. Over seven pieces entered, floor remodels for display including bedspreads doilies costumes waists lingerie slippers and home textiles. Visitors invited to view a wide range of needlework items and garments.
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