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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
28
A bloody battle on March 14 eight miles south of Tie Pass left over a thousand Japanese dead as Russian forces repelled the assault and gained a small advance. Reports say Kuropatkin’s victory claim, Nicholas’s succession approval, and censorship moves accompany Russian setbacks in Manchuria.
Cable dispatch reports Tie Pass occupied by Japanese forces at midnight amid advancing units. London says Russian retreat near Tieling with rumors of heavy artillery losses and guns dumped to hide them. Russians reportedly flee toward Kirin as fighting intensifies.
A rumor claims eighty foreigners were killed by Chinese at Mukden near Tie Pass after the Russian evacuation. Correspondent Richard H. Little of the Chicago Daily News says he was captured by the Japanese and is being taken to Kobe. M. Nadeau may also be in Japanese hands. A message to Field Marshal Oyama seeks confirmation of their fates.
Des Moines March 15 Congress man J A T Hull chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee warns Japan may press for Philippines control after its war with Russia. He urges the United States to expand naval power to keep a force in the Pacific larger than Japan can maintain to deter seizure and protect US interests. He cites distance and strategic disadvantage if war resumes.
The American iron screw steamer Tacoma of 2812 tons, owned by Northwestern Commercial Steamship Co of Seattle, sailed January 6 with beef for Vladivostok and possibly destined for Shanghai. It was caught in ice north of Hokkaido and seized by Japanese guardships while awaiting release. Authorities consider prize court action to determine legality of capture.
Philadelphia on March 15 Richard Fortie an Italian of Howellsville father of a family was arrested on assault charges connected to the injuries of seven year old Dominick Diluce who is dying in West Chester Hospital The case centers on the assault and murder of four year old Rosa Diluce and Fortie is identified by another Diluce child as a suspect seen near the blacksmith shop where the crime occurred An Italian interpreter is at the bedside to capture Forties statements as authorities seek a possible identification before any death occurs.
Nashville March 15 Governor James B. Frazier won the Democratic caucus nomination for United States Senator by acclamation as the issue of adjournment failed 36 to 44. The legislature, solidly Democratic, will formalize the election March 21. Frazier, 49, was governor since 1902 and previously practiced law in Chattanooga after reading at the University of Tennessee. He will succeed the late Senator William B. Bate.
Lieut Francis M Boone, convicted of desertion and other offenses, broke from guards at Vancouver Barracks Wash and was fatally shot during recapture. Once a ranks to officer, he faced court martial after absences in Seattle and British Columbia. The President approved the findings as Boone fled to attempt suicide.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on March 15 a large locomotive hauling empty steel hopper cars exploded while moving west past Bolivar Station. Engineer George Rippett of Altoona was killed and fireman George Hyeong and conductor Griffith Here were injured along with about a dozen track workers. The boiler flew about thirty feet and damaged the track area. The cause is unknown but suspected low boiler water.
Jefferson City Mo March 15 Speaker Hill and Representative Moss announced that unless Republicans unite before session end they will back Francis M Cockrell for Senator This could require seven GOP votes to elect Cockrell and signals a possible shift by Hill and Moss toward the anti Kerens Niedringhaus faction The feud between Kerens and Niedringhaus remains bitter as the fight moves through joint session ballots and party leaders debate strategy and potential crossovers
The article reports a plan announced by Mr. Bryan to reform the Democratic national organization for 1908. It urges primaries participation, honest declarations on issues, and popular control of party policy, while rejecting a prewritten platform and emphasizing moral governance.
Vague OCR fragment Report mentions supporters and a campaign message with names. Limited legibility prevents clear facts or outcomes.
New Brunswick March 16 J Fr Cordova South River clergyman who twice eloped with Julia Bowne is likely to get a state prison sentence on two convictions one for deserting his family and another for assault on Mrs Cordova A six hour first trial and a 30 minute second verdict produced a strong sentence expectation Judge Weospudge urged strong will sentence Cordova not less than one year until he is sent encased in Middlesex County Bowne letters and family testimony shaped the case Mrs Cordova testified Cordova threw a glass a pan and a vegetable dish during an April 1944 kitchen scene after a letter from Julia burned by order of Cordova daughter Rhea testified to her father Losing his temper and bruising her mother
Special to The Washington Post from Utica March 16 The elopers Anson Dudley Powell and Ora Marie Beach both students aged sixteen from Lebanon Shenango County eloped at midnight then rode a train toward Utica Police say they were arrested in Utica after a dash to the city later that day Powell aided by a ladder and a man’s whistle helped lift a window for Beach Their absence was discovered by the girl’s parents who notified Utica police The youths say they planned the affair yesterday afternoon and had kept company for about a year with plans to go north
Brief item notes a defeat in a Japanese encounter and announces Frazier as the successor to Senator Bate. Includes quick mention of political shifts and regional updates.
Former Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow, arriving from Panama on a special commission, outlines a Panama Railway wide right of way and stock of 7 million dollars. He says policy, relations with other lines, and operational questions must be settled before government policy, with Taft to receive a full factual report. Officers will visit Washington to discuss the matter with Taft.
Minnie Savage, 28, of 662 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn, died of chronic alcoholism after a night spent drinking with Thomas J Deegan in a cab from Haggerty's saloon Throp and Myrtle to various hotels. Deegan, a cotton broker clerk of 423 Monroe St Brooklyn, was discharged after autopsy. police found Savage dead at Gates Ave station.
Chicago March 15. James Brennan Frank A Spink E A Allen and George D Roberts of Hammond & Co National Packing Co sailed from St Johns N B for Europe. US marshal subpoenas issued as witnesses in beef trust prosecution. Secret Service disappointed. Extradition expected on contempt of court charges.
Mrs Alice Webb Duke has filed for separation from Brodie L Duke in the New York Supreme Court on grounds of abandonment and nonsupport. The marriage followed by sensational incidents included the groom’s confinement in a sanitarium and a later Texas indictment against Mrs Webb for obtaining money under pretenses, from which she was released at Texas authorities' request.
A hurricane force gale along the Irish and English coasts wrecks the British ship Khyber off the Cornish shore. Twenty three crew drown, three saved. Several vessels driven ashore, including the Kent in the Firth of Forth, with many crews rescued amid heavy damage. Telegraph lines down and lifeboat stations busy as ships seek shelter. Queen Alexandra voyage postponed while Wray Castle driven ashore at Queenstown and Teutonic lands mails as gales continue.
Mobile March 15 The collector of customs William F Tibbetts seized 1 000 000 lottery tickets on the steamer Hiram from Puerto Cortez Honduras The seizure follows correspondence with Washington and involved alleged officials Gen W C Cabell W Baltumet and James Ray The tickets and related papers were found during baggage inspection and will be forfeited and destroyed under the tariff act with judicial procedures to follow.
New York reports Nan Patterson will face a second trial for the murder of Caesar Young, the wealthy bookmaker. The district attorney announced the trial will begin April 10 after a prior jury was discharged due to illness and another failed to reach a verdict. Bail attempts since the earlier trial have failed.
Kirk Pierce, a nephew of Franklin Pierce, discovered an autograph letter by Jefferson Davis among his uncle’s papers. Dated January 36 1890 in the Senate chamber, Davis pledges to uphold the Constitution and the Union while pledging loyalty to Mississippi and its fortunes.
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