Peace Party Gains Ground In Russian War Policy
A government faction at Tsarskoe-Selo pushes for peace with Japan if a reasonable basis exists while the Emperor resists conceding demnity or territory. Ministers favor negotiation, backed by M. Witte, with French influence rising and German opinion supporting peace. Rumors of William of Germany offering good offices are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Pacific
Tsarskoe-Selo
Sakharoff
Avellan
Admiralty
War Party
War
Marine
M. Witte
William
Asaay
Notice on syndicated marriage and death notices in The Washington Post
Notice states that marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post will, upon application, appear simultaneously at no extra charge in several morning newspapers including The New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald T. Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Othher
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
T. Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST. Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Married Notices Roundup From Local Churches and City
A compilation of marriage notices and funeral announcements from Washington area papers. Entries include Campbell- Porter, Browne, Gantt, Graham, Humphreys, Loring, Maguire, and King families with dates March 21 to March 24, 1905. Details list spouses, residences, church services, and interment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Portland
Alice Key Browne
John _ Mills Browne
United States Navy
St. John’s Church
Sixteenth
H Streets
Arlington
Brown
Lizzie RR. Brown
Twelfth Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gantt
Langley
Amelia T. Gantt
Episcopal Church
Tangley
Graham
Elizabeth Graham
Alexandria
Humphreys
Charles Humphreys
Loring
Mary Boott
Edward G. Lorfing
Maguire
James F. Maguire
I Street
St. Aloysius
King
At &A.m
Eighth Street
Mary E
John J. King
Oliver
Health Office Deaths Record Snapshot
Health Office records list deaths up to March 24 for multiple residents. Names include Charles Beall, W F Beaumont, Raymond Bowen, Lula Brasheara, Thomas Brown, Sarah J Chapman, Mary Combs, Vernon Dursey, John Dyer, Molle Dyer, Sarah J Field, Victoria Foster, James A Goddard, Marie Hurt, Martha Johnson, Raymond Marlow, George H Newman, Eliza Roy, Richard B Selby, Rebecka J Stephens, Hannah M Welch, and Mary Wilson with ages ranging from newborn to 76. Locations cited include Washington D C neighborhoods and Georgetown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beall
W. F. Beaumont
Monroe St
Anacostia
Raymond Bowen
Lula Brasheara
Thomas Brown
Hoep
Sarah J. Chapman
Mary Combs
Wyle Nw
Vernon Dursey
Georgetown Waly
John Dyer
Stephen’s Ct
Molle Dyer
Hue
Sarah J. Field
Victoria Foster
J. Nw
James A. Goddard
Grant Nw
Marie Hurt
Georgetown Univ
Georgetown Univ. Hoop., 43 Years. Martha Johnson
Fist
Tannellytown
Raymond Marlow
George H. Newman
Undertakers Listings From Early Washington D C
A list of local funeral homes and embalmer services includes W R Speare at 940 F Street NW offering modern crematoriums and modest prices, William Lee Funeral Director and Embalmer with Commodigua Chapel, A F Harveys Sons at 1325 Blee, John Wright Mbalmer and Undertaker at 157 Tenth Street NW with a 24 hour open service, and Joseph Gawler with Main 131 contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Funéeri
Pennsylvania
Joseph Gawler
A. F. Harvey's Sons
Boe Bled
Nectheate
John BP. Wricht
Nw. S
Welt
North 47
Russia Japan War Peace Terms Hinted In Notes
The article discusses how Russia believes Japan will refrain from moving first and may only show positions if formally invited by the Emperor's name. It notes past precedents, including German and Chinese-Japanese war diplomacy, and suggests possible peace terms such as compensatory arrangements or rights over ports and fisheries, while warning that territorial cedes and indemnities are unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Nicholas
Japan
Port Arthur
Dalny
Sakhalin
Washington
Mnaound
Yerkes
Russia to Build Big Navy Amid Foreign Shipyards
St Petersburg reports a vast Russian naval program nearing final Imperial approval. The plan seeks to expand shipbuilding at home, limit foreign reliance, and potentially place large American orders after France, with Britain’s bids attracting little favor due to anti British sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Admiralty
America
France
Baltic
Finland
An Appeal to Russia by George Meredith in Times
London dispatch notes poet George Meredith contributes a poem titled The Crisis to the Times. He addresses Russia’s spirit, praising heroic offspring and urging courage, spelling out a call for strength and moral resolve amid imperial peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meredith
London Times
London
the Times
Russia
Empire
Japanese battle-ship Kashima launched in England
The Kashima, one of two sister ships built for Japan, was launched at the Elswick yard in Newcastle with Baron Hayashi present. The Hashima and Katori, built at Barrow in Furness, are 16 400 tons with 19 knot speed. Main guns include four 12 inch, four 10 inch, and twelve 6 inch. Armor belts are nine inches, with four inch superstructure armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kashima
England
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Elswick
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Hashima
Katori
Japan
Barrowin-Furness
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted As Health Remedy
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a superior charcoal product for digestion, breath, complexion, and purifying blood. It quotes a Buffalo physician praising their use for gas relief, clear skin, and liver benefit, noting a 25 cent price per box and availability at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Antonin Proust Death Linked to Dancer Rosetta Mauri Tragedy
Paris reports Antonin Proust minister of fine arts in Gambetta cabinet died by two self inflicted gunshots after a troubled visit from Rosetta Mauri famed Paris Opera dancer. Proust, born 1832, served in government, faced Panama scandal charges, and was acquitted. Mauri, once Paris Opera leading dancer, retired in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Antonin Proust
Gambetta
Rosetta Mauri
Proust
Chamber of Deputies
Niort
M. Proust
Panama Canal
Assize Court
Panama
Rossita Mauri
Paris Opera
Delay in fugitives case in Montreal postpones extradition trial
Montreal March 22 Justice Davidson dismissed the writ of prohibition challenging Extradition Commissioner La Fontaine. The Gaynor and Greene extradition case will proceed on its merits before Judge La Fontaine. Attorneys Teshueren and Casgrain expect an appeal, risking a long delay before a full Kings Bench appeal bench. A large U S witness contingent is in Montreal. Gaynor and Greene are sought by the United States for alleged Savannah Harbor improvement frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
la Fontaine
Gaynor- Greene
Davidson
Messrs
Tesuheran
Casgrain
Gaynor and Greene
Court of Kings Bench
United States
Gaynor and
Greene
Savannah Harbor
Death of Dr. E. H. Capen in Medford Tufts College president passes
Medford Mass March 22 Rev Himer H Capen D D president of Tufts College died at home of pneumonia aged sixty seven He had led Tufts since 187% He is survived by a widow one son and two daughters Also reported Cleveland priests die within four days Rev Andrew Magenham 66 dying of nervous prostration Rev Henry Kaempker 57 succumbs to typhoid fever Funeral of Rev J D Helland held at North Ridge Baraboo Wis March 22 Michael Clifford dies in Reedsburg aged 1 born in Ireland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mass
Himer HE. Capen
Tuft's College
Capen
Tufts
Cleveland
Ohio
Andrew Magenham
St. Peter's Church
Mistrial Declared in Lundberg Slocum Case
In New York on March 22 the jury in the second trial of Henry Lundberg, former assistant inspector of steamboat hulls, charged with criminal neglect leading to manslaughter over the General Slocum disaster, failed to reach a verdict and was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
New York
Henry Lundberg
Hfe
Ciel
Alexandra in Lisbon receives grand Portuguese welcome
Queen Alexandra of Great Britain arrived in Portugal today amid a festive harbor scene. Royal yacht led the procession as King Charles and ministers greeted her, with gilded galleys, camellias, and thousands of flowers decorating the route. A state banquet and concert followed amid illuminated streets.
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Kingland
Portugal
Lisbon
Queen Alexandra
Great Britain
Charles
Africans in Revolt in Southern Cameroons
A National Zeitung report from Berlin dated March 22 claims a general native insurrection has occurred in the southern Cameroons region of German West Africa though not officially confirmed. Separate dispatches note Lord Curzon’s indisposition in Calcutta and ship movements including arrivals Vaderland Dover Oceanic and departures Kaiser Wilhelm II Cherbourg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameroons
Berlin
National Zeitung
German West Africa
Lord Curzon
Washington
Calcutta
New York
Vaderland
Antwerp
Dover
Pennsylvania
Southampton
Wilhelm der Grosse
Bremen
New “York
Cher
Liverpool
Oceanic
Queenstown
Cherbourg
Kaiser
Grosae
Saited
Touronte
New Tothe
Fairbanks South banquet under white banner praised
The North Carolina Republican event featured Vice President Fairbanks with Mr Blackburn and guests, praising unity, progress, and justice while noting the absence of Negro attendees. He recalled McKinley era patriotism and urged harmony, shared American duty, and party loyalty aligned to national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
North Carolina
Mr. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Harpers Ferry
West Wiretata
McKinley
South
Washington
Ingo
North State
United States
Jor Wheeler
William McKinley
Feneral
Army of the Union
Joe Wheeler
Wheeler
Hayes
P America
Political Oratory on Partisanship and Progress in North Carolina
A long speech by a North Carolina Republican leader urges political honesty, end to party misrepresentation, and unity across sections. It defends expansion, the Panama Canal, and Philippine policy, while urging Democrats to vote their principles and support Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utraw
South
Atate
Gward
Mirer
Nation
North Carolina
Tennessee
SA Minsouri
Kentucky
Damterade Party
Mieneg
Panama
Philippines
Toway
Jslands
Spain
Islands
Germany
England
Dewey
Maniin’ Bay
Jin
American
Pacific
Atlanta
United States
Japan
India
McKinley
Roosevelt
Thia
Giste
Poltcal
Ghia
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming it cures kidney trouble and supports other organs. It includes testimonials, usage notes, symptoms suggesting kidney issues and an offer for free samples via mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Washington Daily, Post
Sisemaree Siples
Banquet Ends as Spencer Blackburn Telegram Angers Crowd
Reported telegram from Postmaster General Cortelyau declines attendance, diners desert tables yet cheer Republican sentiments. Peterburg paper reappears after three months, urging peace and condemning Manchurian war costs. Russian internal loan to be issued at 9 percent.
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Spencer Blackburn
Cortelyau
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Peace Party
Czar
Robert M. Carter
Catherine Ward Mohler
John M. Jenking
Euna D. Nash
Virgie
Andiasche Clayton
Richmond
Abraham W. Taylor
Limwond
Frances M. Slitely
Wiliam A. Wilson
Ida M. Browning
John J. White
Susan Fewks
Joan Nanning
Bessie B. Jones
Lynchburg
Andrew ¥. Bradley
Julia A. Kellogg
Edward Green
Lizzie Foulkes
William T. Andrews
Annie M. Pesthe
Forestville
And
Albert Williams
Nelasa County
Gracie Reynolds
Albemarle County
George Murray
Verna Heiler
Howart Manley
Mattie Les
Laurence L. Fleming
Hattie Johnson
Exynest Colbert
Virginia Stuart
Harry Kennedy
Beassie Terrell
Campbell—Porter
George Fiske Butiey
Walter N. Campbell
Zenobia Orter
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
George P. Zurhorst
East Capitol Gt
Tiecheme
Mperor
M.“Delcasse
Montono
Harmand
Sand Count Katsuge
Tokyo
Eamperor
Henry Detring
Tientsin
Li Hung Chang
John W. Foster
Manchuria
The
Ctancoai
Rossita Mairi
Opera
Gaynor
E. H. Capen
Tuft’s College
Baraboo
Wis
Michael Clifford
Reedsburg
Treland
Lundberg
Alexandra
Iid
Hs Ae
Walla
Benbow
Smilax
Republican Party
National Pup
Republicam Lesderah
Greensboro
Claas
Migrouri
Delaware
Maryland
Parker
Davie
Tennessea
Commonwealth
Ander
Republicen
Thomas $. Hollins
J. C Harris
Escort Committee
Harry’ SvAinner
Thomas Settle
H.G. Ewart
C. A. Reynolds
Robert M. Douging
Wiam &. Pearson
C. M. " Bernard
I. M. Merkins
Dixon
Montena
Apeech
Representative Blackburn
Rolins
Hoke Smith
Farmer
Georgia
Tudge- Timberlake
W. Patrianks
Guecesnor
Theodore Hoosevelt
Ian
Halon Wire
St, Metrina
Richardson
Newbro’s
Renee
Ems
Stevens
Medical Review of
Revie
Wah
T Pétersb. Org
Per
Chinese Eastern Railroad
Port Danny
F.S. Williams CO
Tig Courch
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