Russia Faces Crisis Over Czar’s Heir Reform Push
A London Times cable to The Washington Post reports Russia teeters on political and economic bankruptcy. The czar planned wide zemstvo reforms but reversed after his mother urged mercy toward his infant son, influenced by emotional attachment and advice from Witte, signaling a fragile leadership path.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
Jin
Russia
Post
St Petersburg
Rivlera
Hussia
Grated
Notices of marriage and death from Washington Post insertions
The notice lists marriage and death items with names, locations, and dates from various locales. It includes couples from Richman, Hoboken, Portsmouth, and other towns, plus multiple funeral and interment notices with surnames such as Crandall, Glassie, Groomes, Lewis, and Ramsburg, all dated early January 1905 through 1906.
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Crandall
Baltunare
Charley MX
Janu Trevcis
Nod
Tavnths
Bradais
Daniel AW
Ali Il Tom
Arlington Groomvs
Tor
Colin Cordell Groomes
Sears
Pisvitch Street
Brookland
D. C
Inter- Trent
Glensoad
Lake
Hide Sland Avenue
Aubres Futton
Carmie Toe
Qurien
Fraley Guren
Rockville
Ramspurg
Vermont Avenue
Anna M Ramsburg
Jacob and
Anna Ramsburg
Local Undertakers Vary in Price and Service Listings
Classified funeral notices list several firms including R. Speare at 940 F Street NW and J William Lee at a Modern Crematorium on Pennsylvania Ave NW. Joseph Gawler and A F Harvey's Sons provide embalming and funeral director services with emphasis on first class and moderate pricing. Telephone numbers and addresses accompany each listing.
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J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
Ieee Joseph Gawler
A. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
Witte Faces Challenge as Russian Leader Returns
The article notes trembles at Witte's arrival yet predicts his return will push Bus’ position to the forefront of executive government. It criticizes Russian officials as incompetent or corrupt, citing Prince Khilkof, head of the Transiberian service, seen at Paris theatres and Bohemian cafes amid Parisian forces.
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Witte
Thia
Parle
Prince Khilkof
Japan angry at France over Madagascar neutrality
Paris reports deny any negotiations to sell French islands near Madagascar to Russia for a naval station. Tokyo says France allowed the Russian second Pacific squadron to stay at Madagascar, prompting sharp Japanese criticism of neutrality and obligations.
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Paria
Russia
Paris
Indian Ocean
Far East
Madagascar
France
Tokyo
Asahi
Neutrality of China viewed by London diplomats in war talks
London officials say Russia’s note on Chinese neutrality suggests no immediate action. Japanese and British envoys discussed the matter with Foreign Secretary Lansdowne while Tokyo warns against suspending the China accord. China asserts its neutrality amid European powers’ pressure and Russia’s war aims.
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London
Bernkendorff
Foreign Office
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Aaron Hayashi
Lansdowne
Associated Press
Hayashi
Lord Lansdowne
Baron Wayashi
United States
Germany
Hina
Baron Hayasai
Amperi¢van
China
Korea
Takahira
Loomis
Hay
Russian Leader’s New Year Rescript Amid Port Arthur Surrender
Emperor Nicholas addresses the army and navy praising Russian endurance, recalls Port Arthur's fall, and urges resilience as he notes heavier past trials and hope for future strength. Grand Duke Sergius receives honors. Moscow mayor appointed. New Year festivities omitted with official visits continuing.
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Soliers
St. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Sergius
Alexander III
John Obolensky
Finland
Alexander- Nevsky
Kokovsoff
M. Walkoff
Black Sea District
Moscow
Winter Palace
Struck But One Child Exaggerated Brutality Tale
A St Petersburg report says a US news agency overstated an incident during a troop review at Fredosia. Gen Tshetyrokin allegedly swung his sword and struck a child, but no one was sabered and only a single minor injury occurred amid crowd confusion a fortnight earlier.
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Tschetyrokin
St Petersburg
United States
Fredosia
Tsehetyrokin
Pursued the Cincinnati by Japanese torpedo destroyer
Surgeon L L Von Wedekind of the United States Cruiser Cincinnati testified in San Francisco that a Japanese torpedo boat destroyer chased the cruiser and did not stop until its name was read. A 5 inch gun was trained on the destroyer, showing emphasis on confirming the cruiser's identity. Berlin acknowledged Japanese gratitude to Germany for strict neutrality during the war zone events.
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San Francisco
L. L von Wedekind
United States
Cincinnati
Berlin
Germany
Russian Cavalry Raid Drives Russians From Niuchwang Town
A Russian cavalry force of about 3000 crossed the Liao River and occupied Niuchwang to harass Japanese lines. Japanese infantry attacked Thursday, driving the raiders from the town with Attu casualties. Tokyo reports 1 Japanese killed and 15 wounded in related fights. Russians say over 300 losses. Supplies at Niuchwang and Niuchiafun not damaged.
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Ninchwang
Kurek
Eid Pusan
Niuchwang
Attu
Liao River
Tokyo
Niuchiafun
Masked Battery Deadly Clash on Snowfront Fronts
Report from January 10 describes a Japanese regiment assaulting Russian positions near the railroad. After a fierce exchange at dawn the Japanese suffered near annihilation, survivors fleeing in chaos, while Russian pursuit recaptured the lost positions by noon. Several villages were bombarded earlier in January by Japanese forces attempting to seize Liacfantun Liutzyatun Lone Tree and Novgorod Hills.
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Huanshan
Liacfantun
Liutzyatun
Lone Tree
Novgorod
Tasudyapu
Port Arthur Wounded Neglected By Retreating Russians
Chefoo January report says Russian wounded were left in terrible conditions as the Japanese entered Port Arthur. Relief efforts are underway. Midshipman Kusorich comments on Gen Nogi's January 12 account of seized property. He states 2,666,300 rounds were unloaded shells from Chinese occupation and not usable. 2,670 shells are Chinese and useless to Russians. Locks of 35,252 rifles turned over were broken before capitulation.
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Port Arthur
Nogi
Eliserich
Nagasaki
Kamakura
Port Palay
Gen. Stoessel
Gov. Arakawa
Madam Stoessel
Inasa
Inasa Hill
Prince Carl Alexander of Lippe-Detmold Dies in Asylum
Detmold region report that Prince Carl Alexander of Lippe-Detmold died yesterday in his asylum near Baireuth. Surrounded by royalty and attendants he maintained strict etiquette and privacy while reading papers and tending to state affairs. His death leaves Lippe-Detmold succession under arbitration with no immediate effect on the Diet’s process.
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Detmold
Principality of Lippe
Prince Carl Alexander of
Lippe
Principality of
Lippe-Detmold
Carl Alexander
Pope to issue encyclical on Latin American stability
The Pope will issue an encyclical to Latin American bishops and faithful condemning rebellion as the source of disorder. It urges peace, Christian duty, and adherence to lawful authority to promote free institutions and progress amid Central and South American unrest.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Caracas
G. B. Castro
Vatican
Latin America
Central
Gendarmes Saber Strikers As Coal Shortage Hits Essen
Essen reports rising coal shortage forcing several steel works to consider shutdowns. Gendarmes clashed with strikers at the North Star mine in Horstenmark, sabering riders. injuries reported on both sides with no fatalities.
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Essen
Germany
North Star
Horstenmark
Boycott by Diplomats Keeps King from New Year Reception
Belgrade Servia January 14 King Peter skipped the customary palace New Year reception after the diplomatic corps resolved not to attend ceremonies where any regicides would be present.
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Peter
Belgrade
Servia
McKinley’s Niece Weds In New York Church Ceremony
Mrs Ida McKinley Morse widow of Judge George F Morse of the United States Court in California married Harry Rowel Cooper of San Francisco at the Church of the Transfiguration. Rev G C Houghton officiated. Attendants included the bride’s daughter Marjorie Morse and Kewalsky the Belgian Congo representative in New York. Mrs Cooper is McKinley’s niece and daughter of the late David McKinley former American consul at Honolulu.
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Iida McKinley Morse
Harry Rowell Cooper
New York
Ida McKinley “Morse
George F. Morse
United States Court For
Cooper
McKinley
David McKinley
Fnrmer
Honolulu
Japanese Praise for Enemy As War Ends in Port Arthur
Nagasaki reports Gen Stoessel's landing aboard the Kamakura with Russian staff and officials. Lieut Gen Nadien, freed from Port Arthur, lauds Japanese naval bravery as unparalleled and expresses desire for peace as autumn hostilities are expected to end. Japanese observers who toured Port Arthur return to Tokyo.
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Nadien
Port Arthur
Tokyo
Yokohama
Manshu
Gen Nogi
Grama
Death notices from multiple cities report notable passings
Joseph R. Sagee secretary treasurer of the Lehigh and New England Railroad died at 64 in Philadelphia of heart disease. Benjamin Ringgold, 70, Otis Skinner company member, died en route to home in New York City. Earl Cairns found dead in Cannes club room from heart disease. Henry Budd, state road commissioner of New Jersey, died at Mount Holly. William J. Quinlan, Albany baseball team owner, died at his residence after months of illness.
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Lehigh and New England Railroad
Philadelphia
Joseph R. Sagee
Lehigh and New England Railrad Company
Hiss
Mr. Sagee
New England and Lehigh Railroad
Richmond
Ind
Benjamin Ringgold
Otis Skinner Company
Springfield
Ohio
New York City
Cannes
France
Earl Cairns
Union Club
Mount Holly
N. J
Henry Budd
Werts
Albany
NM. J
William J. Quinlan
Health Office Deaths List Profiles Local Residents
Health office records death notices for numerous local residents and inmates across multiple addresses and ages from infants to elderly. Names include Eliza Braxton Filip Fountain Charles Gant Clara Johnson Lizzie Johnson Sarah Kidwell Mamie King Ida Lucas and others with ages from days to 80 years. Shipping news from New York and European ports appears in the same column.
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Eliza Braxton
Roosevelt Destani
Herbert A. Evans
Filip Fountain
Charles R. Gant
Christian Holmes
Clara Johnson
Lizzie Johnson
Sarah A. Kidwell
Mamle F King
N. J. Ave
Susan Linking
Ida Lucas
Gov Heap
James Mohler
Farragut
Carrie Washington
Josephine C. Willige
Henrietta Young
Annual January Clearance of Floor Coverings Starts Tomorrow
The sale promises to exceed previous years with a larger carpet stock. High grade carpets, drop patterns no longer woven, made up carpets, rugs and linoleum priced below value. Strong emphasis on assured discounts and wider selection for buyers.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and liver cure. It claims kidney weakness causes wide ailments, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and information book, and notes doctors use and recommend the tonic. Personal testimonial appears from a police chief.
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The
Washington Sunday Post
Kimner
A Or, Reynolds
Police
Columbus, Go
Kilmer
Dr. Mitmer & Co. Binghamie, Nnoy
Carpet Clearance Offers Priced To Move
Extensive sale on Brussels and Wilton carpets with all wool options in many patterns. Deals feature 66c to 9c sale prices, including extra quality Axminster and ingrain varieties, with 20 to 100 yard quantities and borders to match. Regular values up to $1.75 yd, sale prices hold strong across cottage, damask, and rug styles.
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America
Axminster
Wilton
Bigelow Axminster
Imperial Agra
Keswick Kidderminster Carp
Brussels
Smyrna Rugs and Sizes Available in Sale
Rug sale item list shows Smyrna rugs in several sizes including 6 by 8 feet 8 by 9 feet and 6 by 7 inches by 5? Regular prices shown range from 39.10 to 35.00 with sale prices around 15.50 to 27.00. Includes multiple discount lines and stock-keeping notes.
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Smyrna
Kensington
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Aineborough
Jonny Fries
Mary C Johnston
Portsmouth
Deofarm
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Peak I Ewis
Louise Mason
Bryan
Robert Oscar Brantixy
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Undertakers
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F Street
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Tenth Street Nw
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Eaat Capital St
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Rast
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Hav
Weihaiwei
Chefoo
Norve Vremya
Arthur Betenders
Overholt
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Kalon
Prince Carl Alexander
Pope
Gendarmes Saber Strikers
Joseph
Sagee
Health Office Record
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Dover
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Hamburg
Lucanta
Liverpool
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Southampton
Cherbourg
Nantucket
Plymouth
St. Louis
Campania
W. B. Moses & Sons
Kilmer & CO
Binghamton
du ¢An
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Telenewsne
Smith Axminster
Royal Wilton Rugs
Reg Spewarla
Axminster Rugs
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