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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
1
The Japanese siege of Mukden tightens as Kuropatkin's force fights to break free. Telegrams from Tsarskoe Selo warn of grave danger with rail and road lines under Japanese fire. Russian losses near Fuling mount while Kaulbars and Linevitch push north to shield the retreat.
Field Marshal Oyama reports Mukden occupied at 10 this morning with surrounding operations complete. Fierce fighting continues near Mukden as large numbers of prisoners, arms, ammunition, and stores are captured. Fushun also seized, with fighting on the heights north of the town and thousands taken prisoner. Russians retreating demoralized toward northeast hill country. rear guards struggle to check pursuit in rough terrain. A Japanese corps may cut off Russians near Hir in. Gen. Kawamura forces advance to seal the move. ]
Reports from St. Petersburg and London over the chance of peace amid news of a Japanese victory at Mukden. Rojestvensky recalled, inner disorder fears rise, and reform momentum grows as observers weigh whether Russia will seek peace or continue the war.
At an Economic Club dinner in Boston Judge Grosscup Judge Wilcox and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty debated interstate commerce rate regulation. Prouty defended national legislation while Wilcox opposed government rate control, urging enforcement of existing laws. Grosscup warned of danger if not handled delicately and urged cooperation with railroad interests. Santa Fe hearing opened in Independence with witnesses detailing rate impacts on fuel oil trade and corporate ownership in Prairie Oil and Gas.
Reports from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway HQs confirm washouts in New Mexico repaired and all trains proceeding. Blue Water Canyon dam collapse caused track loss between Blue Water and Toltec stations, but repairs completed and services resumed this afternoon.
Judge Wheeler in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals rules the government may owe the American Sugar Refining Company about 5 million dollars for duties paid on Cuban sugar imported in 1903. The ruling holds that ratification of the Cuban treaty during the appeal grants a 20 percent reduction, to be refunded.
J C Casey head of Casey Wholesale Mercantile Company was shot dead by James Oliver who had lost $23,000 in Casey Garst Mercantile failure. Oliver followed him to the desk and fired three times then surrendered at police headquarters.
Proceedings for disbarment have been entered in the Circuit Court at Marianna against B. S. Liddon former chief justice of Florida. The charges allege deceit and official misconduct unprofessional acts and dishonesty. The case has caused a sensation across the state.
Cleveland Health Officer enforces cleanliness rules as Scranton avenue line halted for two hours. Health Commissioner Friedrich widens inspections on thirty cars and may limit passenger counts. New trial ordered in Minnesota rail suit. Antiques sale features Thomas Jefferson Bible reproductions at Brown and Tolson galleries.
Georgia congressmen report Roosevelt willing to offer a Federal post to Mrs. John B Gordon widow of the Confederate leader. He may appoint her as postmistress of Atlanta though she may decline. The president recalls his Georgia ties and contemplates Roswell visit with Senator lay planned.
Special to The Washington Pest reports President Roosevelt plans to remove Gov M A Otero of New Mexico and nominate Capt Fritz Muller a Rough Rider in his place. Otero had previously removed adjutant general W H Whiteman who leveled charges of misused National Guard funds and misused territory funds for band uniforms. Charges were referred to the War Department. Secretary Hitchcock says he has no knowledge of any removal and doubts the dispatch’s foundation.
Johnstown Mining Co sues Boston and Montana Mining Co in New York courts for 37000 dollars claiming losses from copper ore on lands with prior location. Johnstown operates Rarus mine in Montana and Pennsylvania claims, with Boston and Montana as adjoint holders. Heinze rope ty references and Cabin John Bridge Hotel dinner note appear in the fragmentary item.
Pares section highlights fluctuating war news with Russians retreating from Mukden and Japan open to peace negotiations. Domestic items include editorial notes on labor, social events, and political commentary across Part One.
St Petersburg reports an accidental explosion at Vosnacensky prospect near Bolchoiamor skula facing the Isaac Cathedral. Four men and four women died as the interior of an apartment house was blown out. The blast is blamed on an anarchist device intended for use.
Flood danger rises as the Allegheny Gorge at Kittanning stalls near Reaston Island and threatens several Allegheny Valley towns. Herrs Island dam holds at twenty feet while McKeesport, Deweeswood mill, and surrounding areas report rising flood levels and evacuations. In Kentucky eastern mountains receive over one and a quarter inches of rain with the Licking and Kentucky rivers surging toward flood stages.
Cincinnati observations report the German National Bank directors adopting a resolution to charge the 55000 deficit in the government reserve fund to profit and loss. They say the shortage is covered by undivided profits and that recovery chances are nil. The hunt for the missing funds will continue with a vigorous effort to detect the thief.
Albert de Rome, a cripple from hazing, appeared in Judge Mogan's court on crutches seeking warrants for three Hopkins Institute students. Warrants issued for Jackson Hatcher A P Hunt and Curran C Harrison on charges of battery for the November 18 hazing incident.
A referee ruled Mrs. Josephine L Newcomb was a legal New Orleans resident at her death ensuring probate of her will in New Orleans. Her will left over 2 million to H Sophie Newcomb Memorial College. Relatives had argued she resided in New York and contested the will. The founder died in 1901.
National officers expel striking engineers after a break with Interborough. Many old workers return. only a minority are rehired. Subway and elevated trains run with limited delays as crews, managers, and guards adjust. Grand Chief Stone revokes the charter of protesting locals in Cleveland and orders a convention vote to reinstate.
Jefferson City Mo March 1 Following the Supreme Court refusal to grant a rehearing for William Rudolph convicted of murder of Detective Charles Schumacher at Union Mo Governor Folk grants a 30 day respite. Rudolph was to be hanged March 17 and the petition signed by many Irish Catholics argued that an execution on St Patrick's Day in St Louis would gloom Ireland’s celebration.
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