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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
1
Apparent lack of motive for murder. Honolulu sheriff denies a rumored surveillance of the dead woman's secretary and maid. Her will leaves most of the estate to a university which bears her dead son's name, with other heirs provided for. The report notes poison connected to a dose taken prior to death and references court and police investigations in Hawaii and California.
The obituary notes Charles Lathrop and Mrs Stanford’s kin in Albany and Brooklyn with relatives in Saratoga and New York. Raphael Wel of San Francisco pledges 314 for a Stanford monument near her former California street home, while Dr Jordan defends her mind and memory as clear days after a poisoning report.
Four Republican members of the gubernatorial contest committee sign a report upholding Adams while others dispute the findings. The joint assembly delay follows the death of Senator Wolcott as a committee drafts resolutions in his memory and reconvenes to consider the contested Denver precinct results and Adams election validity.
A presidential denial is linked to Missouri senatorial politics with reports that factions in Jefferson City push for William Niedringhaus and others. The dispatch notes Akins and party leaders pledging support or opposition as the caucus debates the 47 votes needed for election.
In Dover Delaware on March 2 the Duponts were eliminated as lawmakers held two ballots for United States senator. Addicks 14 Saulsbury 13 L Hester 5 Hughes total 46. regular Republicans Curry and Luton each 5. Special trains to Philadelphia New York and Boston announced for inauguration departures.
A long Kuropatkin dispatch from March 1 details Japanese bayonet charges at Oubenepusa and fresh assaults at Giuto Pass and Shakh Haver. Russian positions at Putuoff and Novgorod hills endure heavy bombardment while reports hint Kuropatkin may withdraw northward to shorten lines, with railway burdens rising as Siberian provisions dwindle and port facilities face strain.
Japanese forces on the extreme right press forward against Russian positions in Manchuria. Units under Gen Kuroki report advances near Singking Tsinkhetcheng and Henhsu, with villages captured near Waito Mountain and Kodalaes. Artillery duels persist across the Shakhe River as both sides hold ground and shell repeatedly.
A 400 man Japanese detachment attacked Sinmintin, near Mukden, seizing houses and inns, routin g streets, dispersing Chinese crowds, and killing one Cossack while others escaped. Russian scouts and Cossacks were nearby, with Japanese forces advancing toward Panchiatun as tension rose along the Koupantse line.
Venezuela’s Senor Paul met with Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary Loomis at the State Department to describe President Castro’s position on the asphalt controversy. Officials showed interest but indicated no shift toward arbitrating broad international claims, keeping the door open for narrower disputes. The report also notes travel notices and railroad schedules intertwined in the same edition.
Adolph Bloch of Washington Pa charges he murdered Mrs Falzinger, saying his brother Eugene died for the crime. He claims innocence, feared mercy, and says he learned of the trial only after Eugene’s execution. Officials doubt his story as investigation continues in Allentown and South Canonsburg.
Timetable for the 1905 inauguration day listing events at the Capitol and White House. Key moments include entering the Senate, swearing in Vice President Fairbanks, the President's address, parade, ball events, and fireworks. Includes times from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM and notes on luncheon and ball openings.
In Topeka the Kansas Senate passed Senator Notzinger’s anti trust bill aiming to curb trusts with a 2000 dollar fine per violation and possible firm expulsion from Kansas The Nebraska House approved a sweeping anti trust measure by 72 to 1 targeting foreign corporations rebating penalties and beef trust and Standard Oil provisions with a later senate review
The issue outlines parade details for the inauguration, lists crowds expected for the event, and notes official preparations. It covers Capitol visitors, congressional work, and arrangements for the day, with emphasis on public participation and ceremonial aspects.
Attorney General Moody issued a February 24 circular directing district attorneys nationwide to investigate suspected beef price fixing under the federal anti trust act. A special grand jury will convene in Chicago March 20 to hear evidence against the beef trust.
A westbound Pennsylvania Rail Road freight train derailed and split at Lill Pa causing two engines a baggage car and two Pullman sleepers to crash. No injuries reported though cars were badly damaged. excursionists were moved to Altoona and later resumed their journey to Washington.
A New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad station agent shot and killed one of two burglars who had broken into the village station. A burglars kit was found at the scene, no items were stolen, and the agent exchanged shots with the burglars as they fled. The second burglar escaped.
In Trenton on March 2 Judge Lan ning sustained demurrers against J 8S Stone H Jt Quintaid Charles W Russ and James Russ of the Montana cork works of Camden in a conspiracy to defraud the U S government by using undersized cork life preservers Judge Lanning ruled the defendants did not know the life preservers failed to meet legal standards and noted each life preserver should weigh at least six pounds. the court ordered trial under the indictment.
Edward L Preetorius editor of the Westliche Post declines the Chevalier decoration offered by Dr Theodor Lewald on behalf of Emperor William. The paper notes his decline with thanks and states no explanation is given as Preetorius is in Washington.
A wall paper hanger Edward Freeman from Ana costia employed by J W Mahoney went to Providence Hospital with his ear severed after playing with Mahoney's large St Bernard. Doctors replaced the ear in a remarkable operation, Freeman carried the severed ear to the hospital for treatment. Fast Epworth League Tour to Denver via Pennsylvania Railroad advertised with July 3 departure from Washington and rapid service to open convention sessions, rate sixty dollars round trip including Pullman accommodations and meals, details from B Newbold and Geo W Boyd.
Topeka March 2 Attorney General Coleman sues to appoint a receiver and oust the Standard Oil Company from Kansas. The sheriff served the company through its Kansas City agent G W Mayer with notice of the filing. Coleman plans to amend to include the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in the conspiracy claim.
The French liner La Bretagne went ashore while rounding Southwest Spit in the main ship channel. It touched sand, was freed by rising tide, continued to Havre, and carried aboard Russian navy officers including Commanders Saxe and van Essen who are under parole.
Report describes massive preparations for Theodore Roosevelt’s inauguration with Washington decorated in patriotic lights bunting and flags. Snow and ice plagued streets but cleanup kept pace as crowds gathered from distant locales to witness the quadrennial event and related festivities. Continuous coverage notes the festive atmosphere and expected parade of troops and citizens including visitors from all regions.
The Washington Post announces special inaugural editions for March 4 and 5 1905 to cover President Roosevelt’s ceremony and related events. Autograph pictures of Roosevelt and Vice President Farbanks framed drawings will be included, with extensive illustrations and capacity to meet demand. Postal rates and advertising deadlines are detailed for dealers and advertisers, urging early orders and copy by March 3.
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