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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
53
Reports from St Petersburg indicate growing unrest as workers press for release of imprisoned colleagues and freedom of speech amid a broad strike wave. Moscow clashes kill rioters while Donets coal regions threaten mass walkouts. bombs and demonstrations loom, with authorities fearing a political crisis Saturday.
Warsaw reports a bomb near a police station, multiple disturbances in the city, and a gas supply crisis as strikers threaten to halt production. Two Jews arrested. shots fired at directors. German engineers protested as workers demand their dismissal.
The committee of ministers in St Petersburg votes to repeal all vexatious internal regulations within three months and to abolish measures interfering with religious belief unless indispensable and sanctioned by the Emperor. It also orders halting enforcement of protection and surveillance regulations and asks officials to report to the Emperor while recalling exile or imprisonment sentences for religious errors. Prince Sviatov Mirsky lies seriously ill at Kharkoff.
Interstate Commerce Commission held that the Duluth Shingle Company faced unjust discrimination when shingle shipments from Duluth to Chicago were charged higher carload rates than lumber. The ruling also found undue prejudice toward shingles and ordered further hearing in another related case, with the Richmond Elevator matter noting probable discrimination but unclear damages. The shingle case sets April 1 as deadline for further hearing requests.
The Washington Association of Alumni of Trinity College Hartford held its annual supper and smoker at Rauscher’s. It was informal with stones and anecdotes from members. Guests included President E M Gallaudet, Dr George Williamson Smith, Gen George A Woodward, and Lieut Commander Frederick A Miller. Officers listed: Woodward president, Johnson vice president, Gleay secretary, Phair treasurer. A Roosevelt portrait with facsimile signature will accompany tomorrow’s Washington Post.
London March 3 government embattled as Chamberlain denounces Balfour for stance on free trade while ailing ministers and unfilled cabinet posts fuel fears of a split. Behind the scenes correspondence and dwindling votes mark the session amid Ireland and Ulster debates. Navy plans grow with oil as fuel and new committees to aid the admiralty.
London reports the navy estimates set 1906 07 spending at 166 945 000 dollars with current year at 184 445 000. The plan includes one battleship four armored cruisers twelve coastal destroyers and eleven submarines. Naming rights give Dreadnaught to the battleship and Invincible to an armored cruiser. Lord Selborne notes fleet repair quality is high as new submarine flotillas form.
An old advertisement praises Dr Miles Nervine for sleep and nerve health. A testimonial from Henry McSmith claims relief from La Grippe related weakness and nervousness after using the product. The copy notes guaranteed benefit and refund by the Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
Berlin reports that the government will rearm artillery at once, not over years as the army appropriation bill suggested. The Rheinische Metallwaren und Maschinen-Fabrik of Dusseldorf, allied with Krupp, disclosed the resolution at their annual meeting. Army establishments require 3,498 guns with at least 2,000 reserve pieces. The gun type fuses the Enipps improved design with Herhardts model used by the American army.
A Seoul report says the Korean Emperor has become a Roman Catholic and asked Seoul’s Catholic mission for formal reception. Gen Booth begins Jerusalem visit then tours Australia and New Zealand. Emperor William plans a southern tour including Lisbon and Vigo with possible Antwerp meeting. Gov Wright hosts a grand Manila lawn fete rivaling Taft’s farewell.
William J Bolway a 34 year old auditor's office clerk ended his life by a five shot revolver in his room at 717 Thirteenth Street Northwest after writing a relief seeking letter to his mother Mrs Thomas G Hensey. The Despondent man had struggled with drink while his nervous condition worsened and he had been off work for several days. A friend Mr E T Gibbons stayed with him briefly before Bolway ate a small meal and decided to end his life. The coroner attributed death to self inflicted gunshot. Bolway who was popular in Washer reportedly faced a love affair that ended poorly. He planned to spend inauguration time with his mother and stepfather and a new tenant was to move into his room. The calib er revolver used was five shot. His signature facsimile will be available tomorrow.
Beta Lambda Beta of George Washington University is installed as Washington City Rho, the new Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter reestablishing a prewar unit from Columbian University. William C Levere and Clarence Stowell officiate. banquet at Rauscher's follows with toast by Levere and multiple local alumni and university representatives in attendance.
Dr John Holden a local dentist attempted suicide at his residence 506 K Street Southwest yesterday afternoon firing a 32 caliber revolver into his head. He was rushed to Emergency Hospital where doctors said he had a fighting chance to recover. His wife and three children were at home and sought to stop the bleeding but could not. Dr Holden had suffered long illness and multiple operations leaving him a physical wreck and despondent over his condition.
Continued social items list callers and guests for the inaugural week. Names include Mrs R Thomas Mrs James A Hughes Mrs Robert Owen and many others visiting or hosting at various Washington addresses. Attending institutions include Gardner School and Harvard Law School figures among prominent local residents and guests from out of town.
Paris March 2 A dance at the American Embassy opened festivities for the wedding of Miss Elsie Porter daughter of the American Ambassador to Dr Edwin Meade of Zurich Switzerland Guests viewed superb presents from the French government Mr and Mrs George J Gould and other notables sent items including a Sevres tea set a sapphire ring and a gold jeweled purse The civil marriage will occur tomorrow at Bois de Boulogne town hall The church ceremony will be Saturday with bridesmaids listed as Miss Edwards Colburn Chandler Payne Minor and Mende
President B F Saul hosted a Raleigh dinner for officers and directors as deposits topped a million dollars. The informal event featured speeches and a silver tea set gift, with toastmaster James F Shea leading tributes to Saul and the bank’s growth. Attendees included Anthony Gaegler, Alex Clarke, Francis Miller, Howard Moran, Michael Colbert, Carl Auerbach, John Geier, William Hahn, J Philip Herrmann, William Miller Brice, Henry Murray, John Ruppert, James F Shea, John Shughrue, and Percy Thompson.
Polk Miller and his Old South Quartet performed a night of stories sketches and songs at Odd Fellows Hall to benefit Harmony Tent No 1020 IOR The program featured Miller’s banjo accompanied songs and dialect stories with selections such as Shout You Mourners and Give Me a Home in the Dear Old South A large audience attended and a committee led by William Lesrange organized the event with multiple volunteers Post tomorrow Saturday March 4.
The Council of Allied Building Trades of Washington held its second annual reception and ball last night at Pythian Temple on Ninth street between Massachusetts Avenue and L street NW. The event drew many members and friends and was a distinct success. Prof B Caldwells Orchestra provided a twenty-number dance program. The hall was simply but tastefully decorated. Committees in charge were led by Reception-EKd Noth.
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