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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
1
The Russian army endures a catastrophic retreat after the battle of Vakden with official reports citing about 90 000 killed and wounded and 40 000 taken prisoner while Japanese losses reach roughly 41 222 killed or wounded and many guns and stores fall into Japanese hands.
Swectas Cable Dispatch from Hongkong reports Diego Suarez correspondent that fifty five Russian warships will depart Madagascar for the East on March 16 as marching orders press updates note. The dispatch cites Rojestvensky preparation to move toward Togo and indicates a march date of March 15 for departure from Madagascar.
Special Cable Dispatch reports Gen. Kuropatkin's forces in retreat toward Tielfing after massive losses of nearly 500 guns and over 200,000 men. The Times correspondent notes misled plans, a failed counter, and widespread casualties as Japanese forces press the line from Fushun to Mukden.
Nashville reports that Tennessee Democrats plan a Wednesday caucus to select a successor to late U.S. Senator William B. Bate. Possible contenders include Gov. McMillin Gov. Taylor and Gov. Frazier with several congressmen seen as dark horses. if Frazier wins, Speaker John Cox would become governor. In Nashville the late senator lies in state as crowds file past the flag-draped casket under Confederate guard and State troops. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 1 pm at the Tabernacle with interment at Mount Olivet following a Washington arrival and military procession.
Reno March 12 Gov Sparks vetoed the bill prohibiting liquor sales within five miles of camps or government works in progress in Nevada. The measure prepared by US District Attorney Summerfield at DOJ request targeted saloons along the major government irrigation canal under construction.
George Schistler, enraged after losing a lawsuit to K Fill, shot and killed Mr and Mrs Fill, burned their home, and wounded several others before dying. A missing child is feared dead. Police Surgeon Dr Duko and Capt Bohanna were among the wounded as officers closed in with a hay wagon fort.
Cumberland Maryland March 12 Special to The Washington Firm Joseph Canova Italian section hand who failed to flag Baltimore and Ohio train No 5 on the Pittsburg division at Shaner last Sunday night after a rock blocked the track was discharged amid indignant townspeople. Train carried passengers from the inauguration. miner Thomas Bain saved the train by grabbing the lantern and stopping it. Canova had claimed a reward but fled angering locals. Separate dispatch from Culiacan Mexico reports Yaqui band robbed a Mazatlan stage of 416000. three Indians killed and two captured. Capt Jose Maciel Acaron wounded.
Special to The Washington Post Wilkesbarre Pa March 12 Mine Workers Union officials in Hazleton discuss plans to reorganize anthracite workers and enroll thousands more into the union The goal is a monthly gain of 5 000 paid up members April 1905 to April 1906 to sustain a renewal of the wage agreement The union seeks an eight hour day and sliding scale while operators fear a stronger union and possible strike treasury shows 608 952 32 at year start expenditures 1 354 019 22 income 852 772 86
Venezuelan Consul claims agents uncovered a formidable insurrectionary plot in Philadelphia aimed at Castro in Venezuela. A vessel chartered to load munitions for thousands of men and armed action is said to be ready, with a planned expedition and a fast repair rush on the Restaurador gunboat.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke at Bear Creek during the Indians oyster roast, calling the New York subway strike unjustified for breaking contracts and urging adherence to agreements as essential to labor honor. He contrasted U S and Russian worker freedoms and urged proper leadership. Two youths crushed by a Reading train in West Hamburg and a saloon row in Cleveland left one dead and another wounded, with several suspects arrested.
Special to The Washington Post New York March 12 Republicans close to Odell plan to nominate Seth Low for mayor next fall Odell hopes to rehabilitate himself in state politics by winning the mayoralty with Low at the ticket The Citizens' Union would endorse Low and the Odell controlled county Republican organization would back him, aligning party forces for the campaign
Cleveland March 12 J P Dawley senior counsel for Mrs Chadwick says the verdict in her trial does not reflect the indictment and will be appealed to the Cincinnati Court of Appeals. He complains jurors were unfamiliar with banking and lending practices and expects a reversal. Mrs Chadwick though distraught had a good night and was seen with her son Emil Hoover.
Denver man shoots two then kills himself in a brutal clash described as a great battle. Seth Low may be named for major exposition awards amid a scandal topic noted in today’s issue.
Federal investigators probe Utah land frauds where coal lands were filed as coal then lapsed and patented as agricultural or grazing land. Hundreds of thousands of acres involved. many filings by coal interests aided by attorneys. titles then secured from the State land office at nominal prices while coal claims lingered.
London announces Walter Hume Long becomes chief secretary for Ireland Gerald Balfour moves to board of trade Marquis of Salisbury remains president of the board of trade Allwyn Fellowes named president of the board of agriculture Wyndham to rest and travel abroad for weeks with no correspondence No bye elections involved and both Salisbury and Fellowes are confirmed free traders.
George Vaoz L. Meyer has leased the Kleinmichel Palace for his term as American Ambassador. The palace sits on Sergeiefskola near embassies, famed for its interior beauty and past entertainments. The Kleinmichel family was ennobled by Catherine the Great and the building had been unoccupied after the widow leased it following the Count Kleinmichel's death.
March 12 Bogota Colombia Gen Gonzalez Valencia renounces vice presidency provoking satisfaction as national assembly to meet next Wednesday. Government contracts with a rich syndicate to manage national rents and forms a central bank with eight million dollars gold to spur business. Political prisoners freed and prospects brighten for President Reyes' government. An American engineer H S Pollard dies in a gas tank explosion at Bolckow and Vaughan Steel Works in Middlesbrough London. Guests of President Palma include Gen Felix Agnus of Baltimore and party hosted at minister Squiers residence. Piso’s Cure for consumption advertised.
A Utah legislative special committee report blasts the Louisiana Purchase Exposition awards as a massive fraud. It says medals and ribbons were issued by a straw company to be sold for advertising, with an agent claiming rewards fetched up to 4000 dollars. The inquiry cites irregular vouchers and a planned state deficit to be covered by 37000 dollars.
New Orleans March 12 The United Confederate Veterans led by Gen Stephen Ler applauds Congress for passing and President Roosevelt for signing the Confederate battle flag return measure. Gen Lee proclaims national unity erasing sectional lines and urges all who hold colors to return them to state capitals.
Special to The Washington rose New York March 12 A tall good looking German Gustav Jacobs was found dead in a ground floor kitchen. He killed himself with illuminating gas after making final arrangements including an envelope to the coroner, $75, and a cremation request for ashes to Mrs Emma Jacobi Leipzig Germany. A letter from a Philadelphia tobacco firm offered him a charge of certain brands. Reports suggest marital trouble and a woman named Lillie in Hoboken.
Gen Booth of the Salvation Army travels through Palestine visiting holy sites including the Mount of the Ascension Mount of Olives Gethsemane and Calvary praying at each stop as his staff and listeners are moved to tears a subsequent note reports a Connellsville fire at the Connellsville Car and Machine Company plant killing at least one night watchman and a large loss. A separate entry notes Pittsburg river coal shipments totaling about 4 5 million bushels bound for Cincinnati Louisville with a near term second load planned.
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