Widow of Senator Stanford Poisoning Suspected in Honolulu
Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of United States Senator Leland Stanford died at the Moana Hotel in Honolulu after collapsing in convulsions. Autopsy and witnesses point to strychnine poisoning with a prior January attempt. bottle contents and a bicarbonate of soda are under analysis as investigators pursue the cause and possible motive.
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Leland Stanford
Honolulu
Great University
Jane Lathrop Stanford
San Francisco
United States
Oelock
Moana Hotel
Pong
Stanford
Korea
Henry Highton
Humphris
R. A. Duncan
Fucd
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O. Humphris
Ito
Dr. Humphris
Stanley
W. C. Peacock
J. R. Wertsche
T. S. Hayes
H. Jeffrey
J. W. Harvey
Cunha
House of Representatives
J. F. Dillon
Strychnine in the water at Mrs Stanford's house
Special to The Washington Post recounts Elizabeth Richmond, a former maid for Mrs Stanford, describing a January 14 water tasting in which the bitter flavor of quinine or bitter almonds led to emetic treatment after Mrs Stanford reportedly drank poisoned water. The account notes a chemist analysis requested from Wakelee's and the delayed report delivery, with further details on the Inaugural Ball florist ad inserted in the text.
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Misa Berner
Miss Berner
Wakelee
Virginia Antique Furniture Company
Washington Branch
New Art Galeries of Brown & Tolson
Hatreet Northwest
Night battle at Shakhe Bridge in Manchuria report
Front dispatches describe an all night exchange across the Shakhe River railway bridge with Russian Chasseurs seizing the far end before exchanging heavy losses with Japanese forces. Reports cite bombardment, searchlights, and tactical maneuvers along a 100 mile front amid ongoing fighting near Port Arthur, Putiloff, and Vovgorod hills.
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Sanchiatzu
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Oubenepusa
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Tsinkhetchen
Solun
Gao Pass
Elado Urges Big Navy In New Russo Japanese War Work
London dispatch reports Capt. Elado of the Russian navy presenting a new maritime study criticizing Rojestvensky vs Togo. He argues Russia cannot prevail at sea, urges preparing for a second war and keeping European shipyards busy with a rebuilt fleet. Capt. Klade cites proof sheets and accuses Grand Dukes Alexis of inertia.
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War council to decide Kuropatkin recall in St Petersburg
A Washington Post cablegram from March 1 reports a wartime council to convene in St. Petersburg around March 4 to decide whether Kuropatkin is recalled and who may replace him. Named candidates include Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaievitch and General Dragomiroff.
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Ey Times
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Japan’s Domestic Financial Capacity Surprises Allies
In Tokyo a bankers and financiers meeting reported a 60 million yen domestic loan subscription with the imperial household adding 5 million yen and other entities 40 million. Count Okuma praised Japan’s finance, linking wealth to agriculture and predicting continued war without embarrassment amid expenditures. The war minister urged mercy for Russian prisoners, condemning false abuse reports.
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Inaugural Editions for The Post Roosevelt Inauguration
The Post announces a commemorative inauguration issue scheduled for March 4 1905 with autographs of Roosevelt and Fairbanks offered as framing gifts. March 5 will feature a second issue with another autograph and a framed drawing of the Inaugural Ballroom. News dealers urged to place orders promptly. postage and advertising deadlines listed.
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Robbers Loot Express Safe On Ark Auto Train
Eastbound St Louis and San Francisco line near Mammoth Springs Ark was halted by three armed bandits who blew open the Southern Express safe and robbed its contents. Messenger Harry White was held at pistol point while the safe was rifled. The robbers fled to the woods and authorities estimate the haul around two thousand dollars.
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Ice floe wrecks flood Ohio shipping near Cincinnati
A massive 40 mile ice jam on the Ohio River broke free at Cincinnati causing losses of about 400000 to 600000 across river steamers tugs and coal barges. The Virginia Marmet Campbells Creek and other firms report heavy damage as vessels ground with ice beneath their hulls. In Louisville Kentucky a moored steamer New South was secured after drifting from Cincinnati.
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Ohio River
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Louieville
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Milton
Mail car burned on Baltimore and Ohio express
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on March 1 a mail car on the west bound Baltimore and Ohio express was burned between Cooks Mills and Ellerslie. Fifteen hundred registered letters were destroyed along with $250000 in currency and hundreds of pounds of mail. Mail Clerk Frank Free and two assistants were slightly injured escaping the blaze.
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Suspect Phillips Released In Montclair Death Case
New York March 1 Paul Philip the coachman arrested on suspicion of knowing something about the death of Mrs. Hannah Ross of Montclair was discharged after authorities found he knew nothing of the murder The watch and some jewelry belonging to Mrs Ross were found in a Brooklyn pawnshop matching the description of the man who pawned them and believed linked to the missing coachman The Montclair physician investigating the death said he is convinced Mrs Ross was chloroformed while asleep.
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Montclair
Post Office Safe Blown Near Atlanta Suburb
Two robbers blew the post office safe at East Point a suburb of Atlanta today and secured about 1500 in stamps and money before fleeing. Stamps were scattered along the road toward Fort McPherson. no suspects identified yet.
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Eaat Point
Fort McPherson
Mrs. Stanford Probably Murdered In Early Report
A city news note reports Mrs. Stanford possibly murdered with sparse details. Other items previewed include Japanese attacks continuing and a train robbery in Tennessee as the issue outlines varied headlines and sections across pages.
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Mystery in Hyde Park Murder On Monroe Avenue
Chicago March 1 a woman’s body was found on the sidewalk at 5529 Monroe avenue Hyde Park. Police believe she was murdered by a revolver shot behind the right ear and have not identified her or learned additional details. Neighbors heard a scream and a shot, then found the body. It is believed she arrived by carriage.
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Hyde Park
Ex senator Wolcott dead after twelve Senate years
Edward O Wolcott former United States senator from Colorado dies in Monte Carlo after influenza treatment in southern France He was a Yale Harvard-educated lawyer who practiced in Denver and chaired the Post Office Committee His career included a silver commission mission to Europe and a long exile abroad due to ill health with lingering party opposition.
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Mrs Cody Cross-Examined in Divorce Suit Reconciliations Ties
Mrs Louisa F Cody wife of Col William F Cody faced a long cross examination in his divorce case. She contradicted earlier testimony on some points and revealed multiple separations and reunions with Cody aided by relatives. The report also notes National Education Association officers elected and unrest among Cossacks in Kutais. Special presidential inauguration trains announced. Lowered rates to western points offered March to May.
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Coll
Extra Mileage Pay Passed By House Despite Opposition
The House approved an amendment by Representative Sherman to provide 2190,00 for extra mileage for members attending the second session, amid protests that money was not expended and sessions merged. Debate noted members living far from Washington benefiting most, and coverage described a mass lobby in lobbies and floor. The vote was 79 to 9 with many present only. The Pacific Coast and Hawaiian delegates were among top beneficiaries as the $190,000 allotment distributed across members.
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