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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
8
Paris reports say Russia may discuss peace terms without a humiliating indemnity, preferring continued war to loss of prestige. French bankers seek loan terms, while Paris delays the Russian loan, signaling a push toward peace despite conflicting reports on terms and financing.
The Washington Post will, on request, publish marriage and death notices in multiple morning papers at no extra charge, including 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.
A compilation of names lists couples and individuals from New York to Maryland with Fairfax County Virginia ties, noting marriages and a few unrelated notices. Occasional errors and conflicting dates appear, reflecting OCR jumble from a historical column.
Health office records list deaths reported by March 15, naming Georg Allen age 43 of Florida Avenue NW and Seraphine Bathemar age 72 of 1860 Park UW grid. other decedents include Grace Boynton 78 at 125 Knesaw UW. George A Bright 67 at Garfield Hospital. Francis B Conner 64 at 21 Inn. Patrice Flynn 66 at Govt Hosp Insane. Magdaline Green 6 months at 653 Madison CL NW. Matthew Johnson 3: fourth at road Brightwood. James Lewis 3 at 9 Fenton Pl NW. Robert Lewis 55 in front of 1525 7th NW. Walter Luddington 22 at Smallpox Hosp. Lchwart K Mavn 64 at Govt Hosp Insane. Howard C Newcomb 1 month Congress Heights. Catherine O Grady 60 at 1338 Half St AC. David E Pine 39 at 601 P NW. Georgia Richardson 29 at 150 NW. Jane Smith 96 at 1019 24th EW.
Classified ad for W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N W offering services on clear terms with contact numbers Main 4230 and 428.
French financiers show reluctance to advance funds as peace talks stall over Russia’s stance. Officials in Saint Petersburg say negotiations are adjourned, not broken, with authorities asserting the syndicate remains bound to Russia. Paris bankers press for peace, citing large French funds tied to Russia, while Washington officials grow wary of a near-term ceasefire.
London March 16 The St Petersburg correspondent of the Standard says the government intends forming a new army of 400000 men feasible if reservists respond as before Mobilization risks disorder as peasants sacrifice for the state Fifteen governors have asked for military aid over possible agrarian troubles and the Siberian Railway weakness complicates rapid deployment.
St Petersburg March 15 Witte’s bid to lead the reform effort fades as he tangled in commissions and critics gain ground. Reported dissatisfaction with his role grows and he may urge abolition of his ministerial committee, shifting duties to the emperor’s council. Witte reportedly did not attend the cabinet council where the March 13 rescript was signed.
M Eiriloff, wounded Russian correspondent, argues defeats stem from criminal ignorance and gossip within the army. He likens Russians to a blindfolded yokel marching blindly, while Japanese gains the edge. Blame lies not with Kuropatkin alone but with broken machinery, poor staff work, and chatter that reveals plans before action.
Four Japanese cruisers Kasagi Chitoz Yawoata and America plus two auxiliaries arrive in Singapore harbor while twenty two Japanese warships are reported off Horsburgh entrance to the Straits of Malacca. Tokyo speculation centers on Vice Admiral Togo joining a fleet that may influence Rojestvensky moves toward Vladivostok.
An explosion rocked Theater Square in Moscow on Tuesday night injuring one person and prompting arrests. American military observers report Maj. Macomb remains at Gen. Kuropatkin's headquarters, not captured at Mukden, while Capt Judson and Dr Valery Havard confirm they are safe.
London March 15 Premier Balfour forced the guillotine to close debate on supply before March 31 to secure needed votes for the annual financial year. Mr Asquith denounced the move as a parliamentary scandal. The adjournment attempt failed 286 to 206 and closure carried 249 to 213, with Redmond’s amendment defeated. Debate resumes tomorrow.
Chancellor von Buelow accuses Social Democrats of wanting war with Russia while defending Germanys neutral stance on ship sales to belligerents. He cites international support and Japan's satisfaction, notes private neutrals may sell ships, and preserves Germanys position amid Russia and Britain.
Paris reports the chamber committee urges immediate separation from the concordat regime. It argues a democratic state must end official religion to prevent clerical agitation and to grant the state full liberty to organize and develop within the law and public order.
Timothy J. Hopkins joins Dr David Starr Jordan in issuing a public statement from Honolulu regarding Mrs Stanford's death. They deny strychnine poisoning, attribute death to multiple factors, note the presence of small strychnine amounts in medicine, and express gratitude to Hawaii. Public funeral held in Honolulu with large turnout.
Premier Michelsen presents Norway's plan to gain a separate consular service and preserve sovereignty. He emphasizes a united Storthing and people seeking peaceful relations, especially with Sweden, to focus on developing material resources. He expresses confidence in the nation's united resolve to achieve independence.
Paris reports Madrid newspapers vehemently oppose a government move to grant Gen Weyler a pension of 2000 dollars and the grand cross of San Fernando for his Cuba governor general tenure. Military journals oppose him while government papers defend his prewar service. A long Cortes battle is anticipated.
The Rome report that Italy may seek 40 008 000 dollars to fortify eastern and northern frontiers draws Vienna commentary. Officials note it signals Italian distrust of Austria and reflects weakened Russian influence in the Balkans, with officials deeming the move potentially beneficial for both powers.
General Booth of the Salvation Army gave a farewell address at Jaffa Road Jerusalem on March 16 after leaving Jaffa on March 13 for Australia. He proclaimed happiness at realizing his dream of visiting Jerusalem and urged Christians to aid outcasts. A Hamburg American Line steamer Moltke tour party on a special train from Jaffa was derailed and upset, causing no injuries.
From Rome March 16 the Vatican withdrew the mission entrusted to Mgr Broderick Auxiliary Bishop of Havana to urge American bishops to increase Peters' Peace collections amid protests. Also dated New York March 11 ships sailing and arrivals list with Oceanis Kaisar Wilhelm der Grozee Teutonic Menominees Baltic Queenstown Kiel etc. Advertising note at end.
Col M J Burke United States consul in St Thomas Ontario died of pneumonia at forty eight. He was born near Ottawa and worked in newspapers including the Chicago Inter Ocean. Mons Niblo famed circus clown died in Denver after long illness at fifty three. Corydon B Whitney noted writer died at fifty three in Susquehanna. James L Socock reported dead in Onondaga New York aged fifty six claiming to be the youngest Civil War veteran.
A promotional plea extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble with testimonials from readers and officials. It promises free sample bottles and a book, cites numerous symptoms, and urges readers to send their address to Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY to receive the offers.
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