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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
6
Special London Times cable describes labor unrest amid Russia’s internal crisis as peasants fear land, the Shidlovski commission is dissolved, and workers face imprisonment or starvation. Strikes extend from St Petersburg to the provinces with growing revolutionary influence.
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A period list of marriages and funeral notices from several cities includes Hewett and Muse marred in New York City, Colegate and Musservy in River Col., Egan buried at St Martin’s, and Lawrence funeral in Washington. Also notices for Lippincott Wickert and others with funeral times and locations. The items reference multiple dates in March 1905 and various churches and streets.
Berlin report says M. Witte, president of the committee of ministers, has offered his resignation to the Emperor claiming he has lost the Emperor's confidence. The dispatch in the Lokal Anzeiger notes the move appears to stem from perceived distrust at court.
Yesterday a man in a general's uniform attempted access to Grand Duke Vladimir, though warnings had been issued. The threats to the grand duke are believed to stem partly from private vendetta tied to loved ones, not solely from terrorists.
Paris bankers, led by delegates from major institutions, left for St Petersburg to negotiate terms on the new Russian loan. Officials aimed for up to 500 million francs, with some hoping for more, but concerns rise over feasibility and the loan’s future in Paris.
Japanese fishermen arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to sink the British steamer Carlisle in Manila harbor have been released for lack of evidence. The Carlisle, loaded with Russian garrison supplies, was in neutral harbor waters and chartered by Russia. The U S State Department advised watching the vessel and permitting repairs by British steamer Carlisle while safeguarding the ship’s safety.
George Cohen a 43 year old Chicago resident attempted suicide yesterday by shooting himself through the head, despondent over failing health. He was taken from 1220 Seventh Street Northwest to Homeopathic Hospital where doctors initially feared death but later said recovery possible. He leaves a wife and two children in Chicago.
Health office record reports patients including Emma Barr 53 at George Washington University Hospital and Henry Hayden 4 years en route to Casualty Hospital. Names span many ages and locations with hospital affiliations. Pimples blotches and spring troubles are claimed cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla in a closing promotional note.
March 6 engagements west of Mukden unfold as Japanese and Russian forces clash along a 20 by 7 mile battlefield. Intense artillery, repeated charges, and stubborn defense drive fierce fighting across key towns including Zansintun Oullapu Mad yapu and Podaza while reinforcements shift the balance and evacuations begin.
Reports from Oubenepusa on March 6 describe a setback for Russian forces as Japanese attackers reclaim a key position on the left center of the eastern army. Heavy losses occur on both sides while the Russians order a costly rematch. Third Squadron off Tangier coaling. Pacific movements and several steamers arrive in New York and Dover.
The Russian general staff reports intact communications but rumors of Japanese telegraph disruptions persist. Oku’s men after eleven days near Mukden are exhausted and battle lines stretch over a hundred miles. Kuropatkin faces possible retreat through Fushun to Tie Pass as experts note unprecedented heavy ordnance and flanking tactics. The war council meets informally as the emperor approves actions with officials.
Baltimore Electric Power Company files a 37.5 million mortgage with Northern Trust to finance a new electric light and power plant under Maryland Telephone and Telegraph franchise. The bonds, 34 years, fund plant construction, bond retirements, and extensions. The company, absorbing Maryland Telephone, has capitalization of 10 million. Underwriting by Northern Trust and Central Trust with a multi-city syndicate.
A man using the name Brooks was arrested by Warwick and Elizabeth City officials in Newport News on suspicion of being the Montclair New Jersey murder coachman. He described his background as a shipwrecked sailor from a vessel ashore off Cape Hatteras and matches the facial description including teeth irregularities. He is held in Hampton awaiting Jersey authorities.
The mangled body of an unknown man about forty was found beneath the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over the Patapsco River near Relay, Maryland. A coroner's jury convened at St Denis after the body was taken there for identification, with the remains to be held briefly at St Denis police station. The man wore green pants, a black coat and vest, a light brown alpine hat, blue shirt, and had a Chinese laundry ticket and an Eaton & Burnett business card on him.
In Ann Arbor Michigan during the Michigan University annual hair cutting campaign two students were stabbed one under the heart and another three times in the back both to recover the injured sophomores names not learned. Also notes Countess Montgnoso former Crown Princess of Saxony has vacated a villa and seeks funds via divorce settlement. A carnations exhibition is listed at A Gude and Bro.
Richmond dispatches detail Senator Thomas Martin planning his Virginia Senate campaign with his own setup, while Governor Mon Ta gue plans a statewide tour. The piece notes Martin will push a national employers liability law and a rate regulation bill, urging Congress to act to prevent unfair rail discrimination and potentially spark government ownership ideas. Representative W A Jones will skip active campaigning to visit the Philippines, altering Virginia politics during the race.
Col James R Caton of Alexandria declares strong in the race for lieutenant governor amid Eliysen entry. He says he has connections with over seventy counties, plans arranged, and will stay in the contest. Rumors of withdrawals are denied as the field narrows between Caton and Eligeon with Bland and Cabell unseen.
An Atlantic City medical convention hears Lung Specialists advocate home treatment with Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey to prevent and cure consumption. Dramatic agent Patman credits the product for his recovery after months on the road, claiming four bottles restored his health.
March 7 New Orleans carnival day began under overcast skies with rain threatening yet crowds filled the streets. The Rex parade on St Charles avenue took four hours, featuring Identistic Queens, Miss Hazel Elis as queen, and dignitaries from the Rex and Comus courts. David Hennen Morris impersonated the King, and Comus staged a late evening float pageant and ball at the Opera House. A reception at Washington Artillery Hall showcased imperial splendor for carnival leaders.
Mobile on March 1 hosted a crowded carnival with the Felix parade featuring Felix and his household, the Trrcahoma Tribe of Redmen in costume, and the Knights of Revelry on multiple floats. Night illuminations showcased the Order of Myth and infant mystics, followed by well attended annual balls with the emperor and queen visiting.
Government will net over 400,000 in duties from foreign exhibits at the World's Fair in St Louis. About 600,000 gross receipts were collected, with 200,000 deducted for customs expenses. less than half of the exhibits were sold, indicating many were returned to their countries and not taxed.
The notice lists A M Palmer a famed New York theatrical manager who died after a stroke at 67, with career highlights at Union Square Madison Square and Palmer’s theaters and leadership roles in the Actors Fund and Players’ Club. It also reports Judge George W Cate of Wisconsin dying at 82, Timothy Sullivan senior partner of a Buffalo lumber firm, Samuel Knox a St Louis attorney and Congress member, Gen Boisrond Canal former Haiti president with a state funeral, and John Grange co-receiver of Neafie Levy Shipyard dying.
Liverpool reports that after a conference of trans Atlantic steamship companies in London saloon fares will rise by 5 dollars to 912 50 depending on steamer class and second cabin rates will also be raised by 5 dollars.
Mr. Grange, aged fifty nine, died at the home of his son in Ger Mantown a suburb. The cause was pleurisy following an erysipelas attack, authorities said.
Irish MPs protested delaying reinstatement of evicted tenants under the 1903 land act. Attorney General for Ireland defended estate commissioners amid claims of 4 percent farm underlet rise since 1294 and 41,000 acres untenanted. Kendal OBrien motion to act was rejected as Ulster Unionists pledged support amid Wyndham’s anticipated resignation.
Berlin reports the Reichstag appropriations committee rejected the government's proposal to add twenty eight cavalry squadrons. War Minister von Einem protested as infantry and artillery increases were approved, while all parties except the center opposed cavalry growth. The government will likely push for the measure again.
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