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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1905

Page

32

Japanese Press Blackout in Manchuria Retreat

Stated dispatches say Russian lines around Mukden are under pressure as Gen Linovitch takes command. Japanese forces drive north to envelop Russians while rail links are reportedly cut. Analysts cite unmapped terrain and staff delays as key factors in the setback.

Oyama Mukden St. Petersburg Manchuria Linovitch Kuropatkin Associated Press Changtufu Kalvuan Harbin Linevitch

Depew Not in Contempt for Failure to Appear

New York March 17 An application to declare Senator Chauncey M Depew in contempt of court for failing to obey a court order directing him to appear for examination in the trial of a suit for damages was denied by Justice Dowling. The judge warned that if Depew does not appear next Friday another similar application could be made. The suit, brought by James Muldoon as administrator of Arthur Muldoon, seeks damages for death caused by a New York Central train. Depew’s counsel said the senator was at a special session of the United States Senate.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Justice Dowling Supreme Court James ¥. Muldoon Arthur Muldoon Arthur New York Central Senator Depew C. Paulding Depew States Senate

Complaints in Sully case filed in New York

Complaints were served on counsel for Edwin Hawtey Frank H Ray and Daniel J Sully in a suit for about 960000 brought by David Miller trustee in bankruptcy of Daniel J Sully Co. Miller represents creditors and has Elihu Root as associate counsel. Suits seek to hold Hawtey and Kay responsible for sums charged to joint accounts with Sully and two actions allege 717715 and 150720 due on common accounts prior to the firm’s failure.

New York Edwin Hawtey Frank H. Ray Daniel J. Sully David Miller Daniel J. Sully & Co Miller Sully Elihu Root Messrs. Haw and Kay Ray, Hawley Hay Suily

Charges of criminal libel filed over Hyde gallery pamphlet

Denver dispatch reports three informations filed in Criminal Court charging George Kindel with criminal libel for a pamphlet titled Kindel's Famous Gallery of Characters that pictured Henry B. Hyde between Jesse James and Soapy Smith. A capias was issued and a deputy sheriff entrusted with Kindel's arrest. The pamphlet, published around February 1905, allegedly insinuated Hyde consorted with criminals and died, a claim the agency inspector said failed to deter further publication.

Denver Cona George Kindel Henry B. Hyde Equitable Life Assurance Society Jesse James Smith Kindel George Stidger Charles W. Mills Equitable Society Aimee Vite Allother Meand

Masked lunatic attack after-hours at North American Chemical plant

Bay City March 17 John White, a North American Chemical Company employee, awoke after a half hour struggle with a masked assailant in the plant. The man threatened murder with a butcher knife, striking White three times before he escaped into darkness, pursued 300 yards.

Michigan Bay City Mich John White North American Chemical Company White

Town Swept by Fire in Galax Va Business Section

Roanoke March 17 A Galax Va special reports about half of the town’s business portion destroyed by fire this morning. Estimated losses run around 50000 with about 10000 likely covered by insurance. The fire began outside J B Waugh Sons dry goods store which was also destroyed. Other heavy losers include Ward Brothers M Blessing Storm Hightower J Beavers Red Star Hotel H Martin and W G Lowe Co. Air was still hampering efforts to save more.

Galax Roanoke Times Gays J. B. Waugh & Son Ward Brothers M. Blessing Storm & Hightower J. Beavers Red Star Hotel H. Martin W. G. Lowe & Co

Murder at Hot Springs Kills Homestead steward

Richmond March 17 McKeen second steward at the Homestead Hotel Hot Springs Va was killed today by W H Hansboro a colored waiter He had discharged Hansboro and re entered his office when Hansboro hit him on the head with a heavy bottle His skull was crushed and he died in a few hours Hansboro escaped in the woods and every effort is being made to find him McKeen was from New York State and unmarried His father is a sea captain.

Homestead Hotel Richmond McKeen Hot Springs W. H. Hansboro Hansboro New York State Bait

President Roosevelt Hosts Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Banquet

President Roosevelt attends the first annual Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner at Delmonico's in New York. He is greeted by 600 members and guests, praises the Sixteenth Regiment, and reads a telegram about Peter McDonnell. The evening features Irish and American symbolism, a reception, and a formal address tracing Irish influence in American history.

New York Eleanor Roosevelt Sixtyninth Regiment Roosevelt Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Delmonico’s Brin Washington Arthur Cleveland Fudge Fitzgerald Judge Fitzgerald Col. Duffy Peter McDonnell Patrick Teddy Friendly Sons

Roosevelt Addresses Irish Americans at Banquet and Navy Talk

In a major address Roosevelt praises Irish American contributions to U S life and urges endowment of Celtic studies at universities. He stresses Americanism, unity, and pride in diverse roots while calling for a stronger navy and mass army training. The banquet at the Hotel Astor features remarks by Maj. Gen Wade and Rear Adm Coghlan as the Spirit of 276 decorates the event.

Roosevelt Sons of the American Revolution Hotel Astor America Society Walter S. Logan James F. Wade U. S. Ai Army Joseph B. Coghlan Congress Jad -Nién ‘Soninumi

Plundered Spanish brig crew reaches Alene after Bahamas wreck

Chief Mate Luis Soli and six seamen from the Spanish brig Anton, ashore at Mayagama Bahamas on February 17 during a gale, were robbed of valuables and provisions by natives. Prisoners for sixteen days they fled by native canoe to Inagua and boarded the Alene for passage to Barcelona.

Bahamas New York Alene West Indies Luis Soli Anton Mayagama Inagua Barcelona

Cumberland Merchants to Appeal to Interstate Commerce Commission

Cumberland Maryland March 17 The Associated Merchants seek relief from freight discrimination of 25 cents a ton on Georges Creek coal claiming it halts small vein coal mining and harms several companies. Vice President George F Randolph cites opposition by Bear Creek and Clearfield operators as the reason for failure, prompting plans to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Cumberland Interstate Commerce Commission Associated Merchants Georges Creek George F. Randolph Bear Cregit Maryland

Oryame Pushes Ahead and New Colorado Governor

Page 1 reports Oryame pushing ahead with policy as new Colorado governor takes office. Page 2 notes Gen Joseph R Hawley’s death and St Patrick’s Day events in Washington. Other items include political moves in Europe and Venezuela, and editorial comment on recent affairs.

Oryame Colorado Joseph R. Hawley Cole Justice Brewer Alexandria

Secretary Hay Leaves Washington for Two Month Abroad

Secretary and Mrs Hay departed Washington to be away about two months. They sail today for Europe. Mr Ades acts as Secretary of State until Loomis returns from the West. The Dolphin dispatch boat sails to Charleston where Morton Swift and Hale will embark for Guantanamo to inspect the new naval station. Morton will return to Washington to join the President on the Western trip.

Merton Cuba Hay Washington Europe Ades Loomis West Dolphin Charleston D. C Morton Capt Swift General Board of the Navy Hale Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Guantanamo

Body of Newark hotel victim identified as Mamie Dennis

New York reports Miss Mamie Dennis, 22, was found in a Newark hotel last night. Autopsy shows death from natural causes due to neck pressure after death. Dennis lived with relatives at 189 Hopkins Avenue, Jersey City, last seen Wednesday morning when she left for work.

New York Newark Mamie Dennis Hopkins Avenue Jersey City Dennis

McClellan Rejects Gas and Electric Bids in City

Mayor McClellan instructed the water supply commissioner to reject all bids from gas and electric lighting firms for supplying the city for the current year. The submitted figures were not materially different from last year, and critics argued they were excessive.

New York McClellan

Chadwick Auction Sale Enriches New York Gallery

In Cleveland on March 17 Mrs. Cassie L Chadwick's household property sold at auction to A D Nelson of New York for 25200 to stock an art gallery Samuel L Winternitz of Chicago was the second highest bidder at 25100 Twenty bidders attended the sale with a 1000 guarantee fund required of each bidder Exempt clothing valued at 4000 to 5000 was not offered The Chadwick attorneys Dawley Wing Kerruish and Thompson attended as did trustee attorneys Grossman and Smith

New York Cleveland Ohio Cassie L. Chadwick A. D. Nelson Samuel L. Winternitz Chicago

Elopement Report From Baltimore Hotel Belvidere

Baltimore March 17 It was learned at the Hotel Belvidere this morning that Catherine Bowers or little Katie as she was fondly termed had eloped with Willie Finnegan one of the bellhops at the hotel and was the subject in that one of the postal felon’s story.

Washington Baltimore Belvidere Catherine Bowera Little Katie Willie’ Finnegan Bellas Bowers

Colorado Gubernatorial Bargain Ends With Peabody Resignation

Denver March 17. A Colorado party deal forced Gov Peabody to resign after a one day tenure, allowing Lieut Gov McDonald to assume the governorship. Adams had been ousted by the assembly. McDonald took office as Peabody withdrew, ending a bitter dispute over the November election.

Denver Colo Colorado Alva Adams Jesse F. McDonald James H. Peabody General Assembly W. 58. Boynton Colorado Springs Secretary of State James Cowle Peabody McDonald Gabert Gov. Adams Gov. Peabody Canyon City National Guard Executive Chamber Gov' Peabody Licht Arthur Conforth Senate Gov Adams Pueblo

Castle Site Transfered to Clark Realty Company

Senator William A. Clark and his wife Anna E B Clark placed a deed on record transferring the historic Stewart Castle site to W A Clark Realty Company of New York for $1. The property fronts Connecticut Avenue and Dupont Circle, with specified lot measurements, described as an initiatory step toward building operations.

William A. Clark Anna EB. Clark W. A. Clark Connecticut Avenue Dupont Circle Mssachusetts Avenue

Second-story intruder arrested after hunger plea

John Gately blocked a man climbing into his 2214 I Street NW home at night and freed him when the man said his wife and two children were hungry. Detectives Stadit and Holloran captured the suspect, Thomas Addison, at Ninth and F Streets NW. Addison has a prior record as a second-story operator and had just been released from the workhouse.

John ‘St. Gately I Street Third Ninth F Streets Thomas Addison

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