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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
36
Honolulu reports hint of motiveless murder in the poisoning case linked to a dead woman. Officials search connections among secretary and maid while estate favors the university. details of will and heirs unfold amid sensational speculation and legal notices.
The article lists Mrs Stanford’s East relatives including Charles Lathrop and Ariel Lathrop of Albany New York with many nieces and a brother, notes they will be provided for, mentions a San Francisco merchant Raphael Wel pledging 314 for a monument, and reports Dr Jordan’s statement that Mrs Stanford’s mind remained clear until January 16. It cites university officials, potential poisoning theories, and Dr Jordan’s expectation to remain connected to the university as long as serving is useful.
A stalled report from the Gubernatorial Contests Committee on Adams Denver Cole follows a death in the Senate. The body considered evidence in Hartbody’s Denver race, with nine Republicans and six Democrats signing differing views on Adams, Peabody, and election validity, noting disputed precincts and the potential vacancy.
Jefferson City March 29 reports say President’s stance hardens on Missouri Senate race with Akins publicly favored for support, and party leaders including Niedringhaus pressing for 47 caucus votes to back the selected candidate, amid changes in balloting and coalition shifts.
In Dover the legislature moved to the next ballot after the Duponts were eliminated for the first time this session. Addicks 14 Saulsbury 13 L Hester Ball Regular Republican Thomas Curry Luton Republican 5 Hughes, total 46, needed 1 choice. Assembly adjourned until tomorrow. Special trains to Philadelphia New York and Boston depart Washington after Roosevelt's inauguration, with Colonial Express service at 7:40 on Sunday March 5 and additional Washington to Philadelphia New York departures at 12 p.m.
A Kuropatkin dispatch from March 1 reports Japanese bayonet charges near Oubenepusa and repeated assaults on Kondiasa and Giuto Pass. Russian positions near Sandepas and Shakh Haver endure a long bombardment as command focuses on delaying maneuvers, with rumors of a possible retreat northward to Mukden amid mounting railway strain.
From Japanese army headquarters in Manchuria, rapid progress on the right flank reports dislodging Russian forces. Troops capture Tsinkhetcheng and Sunmupaetzu area, push near Waito Mountain, seize villages, while heavy siege guns shell rail lines and ongoing artillery duels continue near Shakhe River.
A Japanese detachment of about 400 men raided Sinmintin near Mukden, ransacking shops and inns, seizing contraband and dispersing locals. Three Cossacks were to recover, one killed, others escaped. Japanese forces moved toward Panchiatun as a larger force reportedly concentrated south of Punchiatun with troops along the Koupantse line.
Venezuela commissioner Senor Paul conferred with Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary Loomis at the State Department to detail President Castro's position on asphalt claims. Officials showed interest but no shift in the department’s readiness to take arbitration on concrete claims while withholding broader international questions. Also notes passenger train specials and rail announcements for March events and schedules.
Adolph Bloch of Washington Pennsylvania declares he murdered Mrs Kate Falzinger, not his executed brother Eugene Bloch, saying he learned of the trial and hanging only today. Officials doubt his story as he confesses and seeks mercy while in custody.
Schedule for the January inauguration day shows events from 8:30 PM leaving the White House to the Capitol, presidential bill readings, Fairbanks swearing in, Senate sessions, the presidential address, luncheon, parade, ball events at Pension Building, fireworks, and grand march ending around 9 PM with the ball closing. Named locations include the White House the Capitol and Pension Building. Key times and sequence outline the day’s ceremonial program.
In Topeka Kansas the Senate unanimously approved Senator Notzinger’s anti trust measure modeled after Texas law. It imposes a 2000 dollar fine for each boycott effort and allows expulsion of violators from Kansas. In Lincoln Nebraska the House passed a broad anti trust bill by 72 to 1, pending senate action. it exempts domestic corporations, targets foreign firms, and includes reporting to the attorney general and penalties for rebates.
Page index shows items on the inauguration parade and crowds at the Capitol filled with visitors, plus related notes on Toledo or local life and financial news.
Attorney General Moody issued a February 24 circular to U S district attorneys directing investigations into alleged beef price fixing. A Chicago special grand jury convenes March 20 to hear evidence. reporters must submit findings and witness details to U S Attorney S H Bethea by March 1.
West bound freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad parted and crashed at Lill Pa causing wreckage on all tracks. Three sections including two engines a baggage car and Pullman sleepers were damaged. Passengers in damaged cars were transferred to other cars and continued to Washington without injury.
A railroad agent of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad shot and killed one burglar during a break-in at Burnham station. The other two escaped after a running confrontation with the agent. A burglars kit was found, but nothing identifying the dead man. No theft occurred.
Judge Lanning of the United States District Court in Trenton dismissed the demurrers to the indictment of J 8S Stone H Jt Quintaid Charles W Russ and James Russ of the Montana cork works Camden charging conspiracy to defraud the government by inserting cork life preservers. The court held the defendants did not know the life preservers failed to meet legal requirements and noted each preserver should weigh at least six pounds but the units weighed only two and a half pounds. The decision leaves the defendants to stand trial on the indictment.
Edward L Preetorius editor of the Westliche Post in St Louis declines the Chevalier decoration of the Royal Order of the Red Eagle tendered by Dr Theodor Lewald on behalf of Emperor William. Preetorius has gone to Washington and provides no explanation beyond thanks.
Freeman a wallpaper hanger for J W Mahoney in Anacostia visited Providence Hospital with an ear severed after playing with Mahoney's St Bernard. Surgeons replaced the ear. doctors Hil ton and Smith performed the operation. Also notes a Fast Epworth League Tour to Denver via Pennsylvania Railroad from July 3 to July 14 with $60 round trip from Washington and details from Washington contacts.
Topeka March 2 Attorney General Coleman filed suit to appoint a receiver and oust the Standard Oil Company from Kansas The sheriff served a summons on the local agent manager G W Mayer at Kansas City Kansas City Kan March 2 The Santa Fe Railroad is to be included in the suit for conspiracy after an error left it out of the original petition
The French steamer La Bretagne ran ashore while turning in the main ship channel at Southwest Spit in the lower bay. It touched a sandy bottom, was freed by the rising tide, and continued toward Havre with Russian navy officers aboard, who are on parole.
The city decorates in patriotic hues for Theodore Roosevelt’s inauguration amid forecasts of heavy turnout. Snow and ice from previous days gave way to cleaned streets as crowds gathered, with trains from east west north and south contributing visitors. Officers and volunteers ready the routes and venues as the capital readies for the grand festival and military processions.
The Washington Post announces comprehensive inauguration editions for March 4 and 5 1905 featuring autographs portraits of Roosevelt and Farbanks and a grand Inaugural Ballroom drawing. Extra packed with illustrations, high demand expected, orders advised now with postage details and advertising deadlines.
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