Influence for Peace Russia Fears Indemnity and Loan Talks
Paris and London report that Russia favors terms not demanding a prestige ruining indemnity. France may use financial leverage to push peace terms. Russian loan talks show conflicting progress, with speculation of a debt offer at 90 and Russian refusal below par. Postponement of the loan seen as a step toward peace, per Paris dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
London
Russia
Rusela
Rothschild
Notice on Marriage and Death Notices Distribution
Marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may be published in multiple morning newspapers upon request without extra charge. The list includes New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post Standard
ST Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Licensed to Marry and Death Notices Mixed
A jumble of names and marriage licenses from Fairfax and surrounding areas plus obituaries and funeral notices dated March 1905 to 1965. Entries mention Hwan Justice Julia Townsend Jemea L O'Brien Rose Elizabeth Hendricks Bathuerst Annie Dodson and other couples from Virginia Maryland and Minnesota along with several death notices for Altschuh Awkward Lemon O Connor Williams Huntington and a memorial note from a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwan Justice
New York City
Julia V. Townsend Jemea L. O'Brien
Rose
John van Hoven
Elizabeth Hendricks
Bathuerst Huntington
Annie Dodson
Fairfax County
George Conway
Fredericksburg
Hertha Jackson
D Ford
Sophia L. Schulze
William Bowen
Sarah Stewart
Frank M. Garver
Nellie Little
Hagerstown
Samuel A Cissel
May Browning
Howart County
Emil Haeve
Ida Lukan
Baltimers, Wa
Health Office Records Deaths List March Fifteen
Health office death report lists twenty six names with ages and addresses including Georg Allen 23 Florida Ave NW 43, Seraphine Bathemar 1860 Park UW 72, Gratie Boynton 125 Knesaw UW 78, George A Bright Garfield Hospital 67, Francis B Conner 21 Inn 64, Patrice Flynn Govt Hosp Insane 66, Magdaline Green 653 Madison Cl NW 6 months, Matthew Johnson 4th at Rd Brightwood 3, James Leewis 9 Fenton Pl NW 3, Robert Lewis 1525 7th NW 55, Walter Luddington Smallpox Hosp 22, Lchwart Mavn Govt Hosp Insane 64, Howard C Newcomb Congress Heights 1 month, Catherine O Grady 1338 Half St AC 60, David E Pine 601 P NW 39, Georgia Richardson 150 NW 29, Jane Smith 1019 24 EW 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Allen
Florida Ave
Seraphine Bathemar
Park Uw
Gratie Boynton
Knesaw Uw
George A Bright
Robert Lewis
Walter
Luddington
Lchwart
W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer Ad
An advertisement for W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N W promotes courteous service and clear terms. It lists phone numbers Main 4230 and 428 and emphasizes respectful handling of arrangements.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Peace negotiations stall amid French funding reluctance
Russian officials claim talks are adjourned not broken, as Paris financiers press for peace tied to Russia’s funds. France’s Houvier-led government exerts influence, while Washington and ambassadors debate the likelihood of a rapid peace or a renewed effort to end hostilities with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieretel
Russia
M. Houvier
Council of Ministers
Ministry of Finance
St. Petersburg
France
Paris
Credit Lyonnais
Banque de Paris Et Des Pays- Bac
Associated Press
Washington
Ruesta
Russia Plans A New Army Of Four Hundred Thousand
London dispatch reports St Petersburg says Russia may form a 400000 man army, feasible if reservists respond as before. Peasants likely to heed a call, though mobilization could spark disorder. Fifteen governors seek military help amid agrarian tensions. Siberian Railway weakness hinders rapid deployment.
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Washington Post
London
St Petersburg
The
Standard
Caucasus
Siberian
Witte's Star Declining in Russian Reform Drive
St. Petersburg reports Witte's influence waning as reform efforts stall. Three months after Emperor Nicholas entrusted him with guiding the reform manifesto, Witte has tangled himself in commissions, allowing rivals to gain ground and questioning his bid for dictatorial powers. He reportedly advised abolishing the ministerial committee and shifting duties to the Emperor's council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Witte
Nicholas
M. Witte
L Ig
Committee of Ministers
Council of Ministers
M Witte
Reasons for Defeats Describe Russian Failures in War
M Eiriloff, wounded at Liao Yang, argues Russian defeats stem from criminal ignorance of country and enemy. He likens the army to a blindfolded yokel, blundering forward while gossip reveals plans. Poor maps, misinformed officers, and excessive leaking of plans doomed operations and will persist unless corrected.
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St. Petersburg
M. Eiriloff
Associated Press
Liaoyang
Manchuria
Europatkin
Rennenkampff
Keller
Kuropatkin
Four Japanese cruisers reported near Singapore March 15
A Lloyds dispatch from Singapore cites Hongwan I passing 22 Japanese warships off Horsburgh entry to the Straits of Malacca. London reports Vice Admiral Togo's fleet near the route a potential chase by Rojestvensky. Russian squadron still off Madagascar, awaiting ice thaw in Vladivostok. Naval experts doubt Togo will advance far, wary of risk.
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Singapore
Kasagi
Chitoz
Yawoata
America
London
Lloyds
Hongwan I
Horsburgh
Straits of Malacca
Togo
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Daily Mail
Madagascar
Viadivostok
Russia
Baltia
Explosion in Moscow Injures One and Leads to Arrest
An explosion in Theater Square during Tuesday night in Moscow injured one person and resulted in several arrests. American military observers report Maj. Macomb remains at Gen Kuropatkin's headquarters and was not captured at Mukden. Capt Judson and Dr Valery Havard are safe after their earlier incident.
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Moscow
Theater Square
Macomb
Manchuria
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Judson
Valery Havard
General Staff
Balfour Forces Closure in House of Commons
London reports Premier Balfour used the guillotine to close debate on supply, aiming to secure votes before March 31. Asquith called it a parliamentary scandal but the adjournment was defeated 286 to 206. Balfour’s closure passed 249 to 213, with Redmond’s amendment defeated 40 votes apart as the debate resumes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anquith
London
Balfour
House of Commons
House
Nut
Asquith
Redmond
Mr. Balfour
German Neutrality Reply to Socialist Critic
Chancellor von Buelow rebukes Social Democrats in Reichstag accusing them of desiring war with Russia. He defends neutrality and explains sale of private merchant ships to belligerents, notes Japan and Russia views, and cites a peaceable Germany maintaining balanced relations amid global tensions. Other items: Kaiser dinner in Berlin. Garcia receives gold medal. Honolulu embezzlement case. Rio de Janeiro ends martial law.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
von Buelow
Reichstag
Herr von Vollmar
France
Great Britain
Left
Schwaebische Tagwacht
Germany
Az’ Taany
Bismarck
Japan
French Chamber Debates Separation of Church and State
Paris reports urge complete separation of church and state as the only solution to concordat tensions. The committee warns delaying until after elections risks clerical agitation and cautions Parliament to grant the state full liberty to organize and develop within the law.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
French Republic
Public Funeral for Mrs Stanford in Hawaii
Dr David Starr Jordan and Timothy J Hopkins issued a public statement denying strychnine poisoning in Mrs Stanford's death. The funeral in Honolulu drew officials, Stanford trustees, and many citizens. remains were shipped home aboard the Alameda after a large church service.
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Timothy J. Hopkins
Stanford University
Hawaii
Honolulu
David Starr Jordan
The
University
Stanford
Judge Smith
Dr Jordan
Mount Ford
Wilson
San Francisco
Berner
Associated Press
Jane Lathrop Stanford
Congregational Central Union Church
Police Department
Timothy J Hopkins
Gov. Carter
United States
Dole
Carl Smith
J . Hackenfield
C M. Cooke
Bank of Hawaii
Charles Dole
A. Lewis
D L. Vandine
Mr Kincaid
Restarick
Demand for Independence Premier Michelsen Outlines Norway's Programme
Premier Michelsen outlined Norway's aims to secure a separate consular service and preserve sovereignty as a free kingdom. He stressed a united Storthing and people seek peace with Sweden while focusing on developing national material resources. The government intends to assert Norway's constitutional right to independent consular affairs.
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Michelsen
Christiania
P cC Michelsen
Sweden
Norway
Storthing
Pension for Gen Weyler sparks press clash in Madrid
Paris reports Madrid papers vocally oppose the government plan to pension Gen Weyler with $2,000 and the grand cross of San Fernando for his Cuba governance. Military journals oppose while government media argues his prewar record was overlooked. The dispute suggests a lively Cortes battle and a likely failure of the measure.
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Paris
Temps
Madrid
Weyler
To Fortify Frontier
Vienna reports from Rome that Italy plans to ask the Chamber of Deputies for 40 008 000 to fortify eastern and northern frontiers. The Vienna commentary views the move as evidence of growing Italian distrust of Austria and a sign of weakened Russian influence in the Balkans. An Austrian foreign office official notes the measure could reduce friction if it boosts Italy's security and mutual understanding.
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Vienna
Rome
Italian War Ministry
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Austria
Far East
Balkan
Foreign Office
Booth Leaves Holy Land After Jerusalem Visit
General Booth of the Salvation Army concluded a Jerusalem stay with a farewell address at Jaffa Road under the Salvation Army banner. He departed Jaffa on March 13 for Australia, proclaiming joy at fulfilling a life dream and urging Christians to aid alleviate outcasts. A special train from Jaffa carrying American and other tourists aboard the Hamburg American Line steamer Moltke was derailed and upset, with no injuries.
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Jaffa Road
Salvation Army
Jerusalem
Booth
Jaffa
Australia
Salvation
Moltke
Pope yields to protests over Havana mission entrustment
Vatican withdraws mission entrusted to Mgr Broderick Auxiliary Bishop of Havana after complaints. Also notes ship movements: Oceanis sailing to Liverpool, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from New York, Teutonic to Liverpool, Menominee to Liverpool, Baltic sailing to New York. Advertisement touts low want-ad rates.
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Mer
Broderick
Rome
Vatican
Mgr Broderick
Havana
Peters
New York
Oceanis
Liverpool
Bremen
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grozee
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Teutonic
London
Menomines
Baltic
Death notices from across the United States and Canada
Col M J Burke United States consul at St Thomas Ontario died of pneumonia at forty eight. native of Carleton County near Ottawa he moved to the states early and worked in newspapers. Last journalistic work was on Chicago Inter Ocean. Mons Niblo famed circus clown and pantomimist died in Denver after months of tuberculosis aged fifty three creator of Humpty Dumpty role. Corydon B Whitney a well known newspaper writer died at his home in Sueque ban New York aged fifty three. James L Socock died in Onondaga New York aged fifty six claiming to be the youngest Civil War veteran after enlisting in Pennsylvania at age fifteen.
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Altschuh
Martin Altschuh
Ninth Street
Awkward
Joseph
St Peter’a
Maryland Avenue
Humphrey Lemon
Eliza A Lemon
O'Connor
Sherman Avenue
Charles O Connor
T E
Agnes W O'Connor
Tobin
Williams
St Thomas
Ont
M. J Burke
United States
Carleton County
Ottawa
States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Denver
Colo
Mons Niblo
Niblo
Humpty Dumpty
Binghamton, N. Y
Corydon B. Whitney
Suequeban
Washington Post
N. Y
James L. Socock
Pennsylvania
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief in Daily Ad
A promotional notice extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It lists numerous symptoms, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and book, and notes availability of bottles at drug stores. The appeal cites testimonials and a Washington Daily Post mention.
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Bright
Kilmer
Ozark
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Washington Daily Post
Kilmers Swamp
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S William H Doyle
EL Clanetl
Charlie Forrest
Extedd Adams
Wet Roy C Crandall
Minneapolis Minn
Clara M Garland
Herbert Roberta
Maris A. Duger
Petersburg
Daniel Buloyd
Huntington
Thomas Huntington
Jan
Health Office Record
Undertakers
William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Joseph Gawler
Pa. Ave
Parelor
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street NW
Commodicus Chapel
North
John R. Wricht
Tenth Street
Lne
George P. Zurhorst
Amba Almer
East Capitol
Telephone
East Si
New York Bund
Kishener
Revolutionary Movement
Geneva
Switzerland
Phon
HOS
M. Kiriloff
Curopatkin
M Kirllof
Shakhe River
Kiriloff
Grleff
Kuroki
To-Kalon
Balfour Forces
Tokyo
Tower
Berlin
Emperor William
Chancellor von Buelow
Count Moltke
Townsend
Brussels
Mason
Willam
Manuel Garcia
B. Fraenkel
Garcia
H. K. Kentwell
H. K. Kapes
Bow Street
Rio Janeiro
Rio Taneiro
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Royal Baking Powder
Mr. Kincaid
Mrs Stanford
Bertha Berner
May Hunt
Miss Berner
Gen. Weyler
Holy Land
Pope
Ft .Costa
Col. M. J. Burke
St. Thomas, Ont
Liquorone
Penna. Ave
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Lakewood
John D Rockefeller
Charles W Murphy
Marshall Field, Jr
Frank B. Billings
Chicago
Charlie
Coggagh
China
Hub Furniture Co
Bane
Liebic Company
Nath
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