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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
35
London and Paris talk of peace terms as Russia shows willingness to discuss settlement without heavy indemnity. French bankers push for a loan to back a peace deal, while Russia resists terms that would ruin prestige. Conflicting loan signals keep a tense balance in the March diplomacy.
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A jumble of names pairing individuals for marriage licenses and a set of early 20th century obituaries and funeral notices. Entries include Hwan Justice and Julia V Townsend Jemea L O'Brien with others from Fairfax County Va, Fredericksburg Va, and Baltimore, among scattered death notices for Altschuh, Awkward, Lemon, and O Connor, plus a memorial note for Huntington from a daughter.
Health office record lists up to twelve deaths dated March. names include Georg Allen 23 Florida Ave NW 43 years, 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 OGrady 1338 Half St AC 60, David E Pine 601 P NW 39, Georgia Richardson 150 NW 29, Jane Smith 1019 24 EW 96.
An obituary styled advertisement for W. R. Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N W offering funeral services and related provisions. Prominent contact numbers included for inquiries and arrangements.
Russian officials say negotiations are adjourned not broken off as French financiers push for peace. Paris lenders argue on Russia’s huge Russian funds exposure amid Kuropatkin defeat. Washington officials fear no near ceasefire, while some diplomats still expect a sudden peace move.
London March 16 The St Petersburg Standard correspondent reports Russia may form a new army of 400000 men contingent on reservist response and peasant readiness amid agrarian tensions. Mobilization could be delayed by regional disorders and the need to protect cities. fifteen governors seek military aid as Caucasus unrest complicates troop withdrawals and Siberian rail capacity hinders rapid deployment.
In St Petersburg March 15 reports say M Witte’s bid for rapid leadership in reform is fading. He tangled himself in commissions, allowing enemies to discredit him as the situation worsens. Witte reportedly urged abolishing his own ministry committee and shifting duties to the emperor’s council of ministers. He did not attend the cabinet council where the March 13 rescript was signed.
M Eiriloff, wounded at Liaoyang, blames the Russian defeat on criminal ignorance of country and enemy movements, plus dangerous gossip. He likens the army to a blindfolded yokel and cites faulty leadership, poor mapping, and misinformed generals as root causes.
A March 15 dispatch notes Japanese cruisers Kasagi Chitoz and auxiliary Yawoata America in port near Singapore. Hongwan I reports 22 Japanese warships seen off Horsburgh, near the Straits of Malacca. London reports Togo's fleet near the route for Vladivostok. possibility of action against Rojestvensky’s squadron discussed.
A violent explosion in Theater Square in Moscow last night left several people injured and resulted in multiple arrests. American Military Observers report Maj. Macomb remains at Gen Kuropatkin's headquarters and was not captured. Capt Judson and Dr Valery Havard report they are safe and in good health from the Japanese.
In London Premier Balfour used the guillotine to push a supply closure before March 31. Asquith denounced the move as a scandal and degraded Parliament. The adjournment failed 286 to 206, then closure passed 249 to 213. Redmond’s amendment was defeated, and the debate resumes tomorrow.
Chancellor von Buelow defends Germany against Socialist claims of pro Russia bias and warns that Social Democrats seek war with Russia. He notes private neutral ship sales to belligerents, cites Japanese satisfaction, and asserts Germany’s neutral stance amid global war pressures. Also reports social and imperial events from Berlin and Honolulu.
Paris report on the separation bill argues for a loyal, full division between church and government. It warns delaying until after elections risks clerical agitation and favors democracy with universal suffrage, allowing the state to organize freely within public order.
A joint statement by Dr. David Starr Jordan and Timothy J. Hopkins denies strychnine poisoning as Mrs Stanford's cause of death. They cite age, exertion at a picnic, unusual food, and medicines containing trace strychnine among contributing factors, while remaining unsure of the exact origin. The public funeral in Honolulu drew a large crowd and leaders from Stanford and Hawaii attended.
Premier Michelsen set out Norway's goals in Christiania today, stressing a separate consular service and sovereignty. He praised a united Storthing and people, seeking peaceful relations with Sweden while developing Norway's material resources.
Paris reports Madrid newspapers oppose a 2000 dollar pension and the grand cross of the Order of San Fernando for Gen Weyler, governor general of Cuba. Military journals oppose. government press says his prewar record was overlooked, signaling a likely Cortes clash.
Vienna reports Rome proposes a 40 million dollar appropriation to fortify Italy east and north frontiers. The move reflects Italy's growing distrust of Austria and follows weakened Russian influence in the Balkans, with Vienna calling it a possible mutual benefit if it reduces friction between the powers.
General Booth of the Salvation Army bade farewell at Jaffa Road Jerusalem on March 16 after reading a proclamation praising his dream fulfilled in visiting the holy city He announced Christians should unite to aid outcasts Before sailing he departed Jaffa March 13 for Australia The last train from Jaffa carrying American and other tourists from the Hamburg American Line Moltke was derailed and upset but no injuries occurred
Rome reports the Vatican withdrew from Mgr Broderick Auxiliary Bishop of Havana the mission to urge American bishops to boost Peters Peace collection. Also notes maritime movement: ships sailing and arriving between New York and European ports.
Col M J Burke United States consul in St Thomas Ontario died of pneumonia at 48. Niblo circus clown died in Denver aged 53 after tuberculosis illness. Corydon Whitney longtime Suquehann writer died at 53 in Binghamton. James L Socock claimed to be youngest Civil War veteran at 56 in Onondaga New York.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble, listing symptoms and urging readers to request a free sample bottle and informational book. It claims strong cures, cites testimonials, and promotes purchasing bottles at drugstores with Binghamton NY as the provider.
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