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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
8
Special cable from Warsaw reports a military attack on unarmed peasants in Kutno district during mobilization. About 150 men gathered to discuss resistance after being ordered to supply horses. police and infantry dispersed them with fire, killing at least fifty, with nine in dire condition. Wounded were carted to Kutna. funeral protests followed.
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices from March to May across multiple cities, naming individuals such as Alice Key Browne, Lizzie R Brown, Patrick Fleming, Elizabeth Graham, Alfred J Haudrup, Lt Col Charles Humphreys, Rev James Gibson Johnson, Mary Booth Loring, James F Maguire, Clement John Myers, Zidon Edson Ross, and IRA Tyler. Includes funeral dates, locations like St Johns Church and Arlington, and interment details.
W W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N W offers strictly first class funeral services on reasonable terms with Main 220 and 4381. Joseph Gawler, established 1850, at 1730-22 Pa Ave also advertises rector and embalmer services with moderate prices.
An immense crowd gathered for the proper Christian burial as masses of flowers covered the coffins. A deputation from Kutno district travels to Warsaw to complain to Gov General Maximovitch who arrived and attended Mass. He met the archbishop seeking help to restore order, signaling a conciliatory policy as troops quell unrest. In Lamenta, March 21, ten peasants were killed and fifty wounded when infantry fired on rioters, with later deaths in hospital bringing more tragedy to a town seventy miles west of Warsaw with about a thousand residents.
Washington Post dispatch from London reports Russian interior minister Bulyguine to meet Moscow zemstvo and duma delegations including reformers Mayor Galitzin and Shipeft. Zemstvo anti reformers lose influence as marshals in 34 provinces report findings to delegates en route to Bulyguine.
New York reports Kuhn, Loeb & Co and partners announce successful negotiations for a 150 million dollar Japanese government loan in London. It bears 4.12 percent interest, secured by a first mortgage on the tobacco monopoly, with half the loan in the country. Kuhn, Loeb & Co will manage an American syndicate with National City Bank and National Bank of Commerce London. The issue may be priced at 90, running twenty years, with Japan’s option to redeem at par after five years.
Acting Secretary Adee wired Seattle based Northwestern Steamship that the steamship Tacoma now towed to Nagasaki by the prize court was not carrying contraband goods. John P Hartman argued the Tacoma sails directly to Shanghai with beef consigned to a Shanghai merchant and urged State Department intervention to prevent condemnation.
A Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train from Grand Island to Lincoln derailed near West Lincoln Nebraska today. Thirty one people were injured none fatally. The most seriously hurt include conductor T Bell of Lincoln with head and face injuries, C W Starbird of Washington DC with scalp lacerations, Charles S Galbraith of Ames with broken ribs and internal injuries, and Addison Walt of Syracuse with broken ribs.
In Colorado Springs March 2 Phillip B Stewart confirms President Roosevelt will camp and travel openly in Colorado next month weather permitting. The leader will ride by day and rest in a sleeping bag at night in a rubber blanket. Also reported Belmont urged reinstatement of subway and elevated railroad workers who struck two weeks ago and will meet transit officials.
Howard Sutherland of Heitkins, chairman of the Republican committee of Handolph County West Virginia, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed Judge Dayton in Congress. J W Phares, mayor of Lewisville, seeks Democratic nomination. About twenty candidates eye the Republican nomination for the June 6 election.
Delaware lawmakers adjourned without choosing a U S Senator to succeed L Heisler Ball leaving Ball’s seat vacant until January. Gov Lea’s possible appointment denied by advisers as Addicks leads on final ballots with 15 votes. Projections name two Senators to be chosen after November, but no decisive result yet.
In Wheeling on March 22 a runaway wreck at Bellaire left two near death and five severely injured. Among the injured are Mrs Shane Bell and Mrs John Morris with critical internal and head injuries. several others, including Mrs John Roby and Miss Alta King, suffered cuts, broken bones, and bruises. Jacob Duke and Robert Brown were driving carriages in the funeral procession when the horses spooked at a train, sending Duke’s carriage over a thirty foot embankment. All injured were taken to Bellaire Hospital.
Newport News March 23 John W. Rodgers steward at Portsmouth Marine Hospital released on his own recognizance for twelve months to keep the peace toward W J Andrews and family. Original complaint claimed Rodgers enticed Andrews' wife away and forged charges deemed not important by Memphis authorities.
In Pittsburg Pa on March 5 23 Reno Dardia and William J Hyers were executed on the same scaffold. Dardia died quickly from strangulation. Hyers rope slipped but he fell to the ground and later died after a renewed hanging. Dardia murdered Thomas Ainclair in 1903 Imperial and Hyers murdered August J Layton near Turtle Creek in 1941. Hyers backed by confession and state’s evidence. commutation denied.
Bucksport Maine March 23 Lieut R E Peary's arctic steamship was launched amid cheers Mrs Peary christened her Roosevelt a thousand spectators watched The ship designed by William E Winant is six hundred sixteen tons with a planned 1090 to 1500 horsepower and a 100000 dollar cost funded by the Peary Arctic Club New York and to be towed to Portland for outfitting
John W Young sues D. Leroy Dresser in New York for 926000 and interest from May 1903. He claims that on December 13 1902 he owned bonds and stock in the United States Shipbuilding Company pledged as collateral and returned only seventy six bonds, seeking value of the rest. The action follows prior suits by Young.
David B. Jones of Scranton Pa killed himself by tearing his throat with his fingers after a note was found on his clothing. He was brought to police headquarters after acting incoherently on Main Street and was later found in his cell by Police Surgeon Fowler.
New York City subway plans totaling 230 million dollars were released by the Rapid Transit Commissioners. The New York City Railway Company proposes 165 million in new work while August Belmont’s Interborough plan allocates 65 million. Proposals include four track extensions from Grand Central to 49th Street, and Midtown to the Battery, plus cross town routes and loops on Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Jackson March 23 Mr Williams offered his services as speaker and to aid in organizing the State of Mississippi Cotton Association. The pew has been accepted and Mr Williams will begin his work within a few days at the Superintendent's House. Logan W Va March 23 News reached today that the residence of Mine Supt Merrill at Picmen Nas where strike is in progress has burns furnace attacked.
London reports a clash between Secretary Hay and Lord Avebury over Panama and the Colombian debt. Hay says the US cannot delay payments to Panama until a Panama Colombian debt settlement is arranged, since bondholders are not US citizens. Avebury responds that the US should assist holders of Colombian bonds and asks Britain and Holland to press Panama for an equitable share.
Dispatches from Tangier report Emperor William embarking today on a Mediterranean voyage aboard the Hamburg at the Hamburg America Line’s disposal. The Hamburg’s escort includes the armored cruiser Prinz Friedrich Karl. Moroccan and Moorish circles anticipate an elaborate welcome during the visit to Tangier as France watches closely. Official lines say Germany aims no anti French display and hope William speaks sparingly to avoid political entanglement. Minister Gummere notes the Emperor may reach Tangier around May 1.
London reports in Parliament that India plague deaths for four weeks ended Feb 2 in the Bombay presidency reached 13 475 and for four weeks ended Mar 1 in the rest of India 123 560. From Jan 1 to Feb fruitless. An expedition will be sent immediately to investigate causes and seek remedies.
The Hamburg-Amerikan Line builds a new steamer at Vulcan Works Stettin with Otto Schick’s balance wheel to counteract center of gravity shifts. Tests on models shown promise. a vessel will be loaned for trial in June or July. Naval engineers see potential major use for warships to stabilize gun platforms.
Paris dispatch reports the German ambassador handed a note to the Porte vetoing Turkish orders for French arms. Berlin warns of serious consequences if ignored while the Ottoman cabinet reacts with embarrassment and indignation at Germanys dictatorial stance. France continues negotiations for a large arms order.
The House of Commons approved John Stirling Ainsworth's free trade resolution by 254 to 2, opposing a general 10 percent duty on imported manufactured goods. Prime Minister Balfour called the move an opposition ploy, while Campbell-Bannerman and Lord Hugh Cecil criticized the government. The debate drew cheers and laughter as supporters and critics weighed tariff reform.
London dispatch reports from the Shanghai Morning Post that China and Japan may have a secret agreement concerning Manchuria. Yuan Shih Kai, viceroy of Pechili and commander of China's forces, is en route to Mukden. A Daily Mail correspondent notes a potential Chinese appeal to powers to intervene in the war to ease sufferings, with signs of possible peace negotiations.
The death of Theodore M. Pomeroy in Auburn New Zealand ends a storied career. As Speaker of the Fortieth Congress he served 1861 to 1869 and later held mayoral and state senate roles. Born 1824 in Cayuga County New York he was a lawyer and banker associated with William H. Seward & Co and American Express Company.
A health office list records residents with ages and addresses in NW and SW Washington including John Addison four months Mildred Alsop eight months Marie J Avery twenty two days and others from 413 Franklin to 722 Abners et readings. The note also mentions ships movements with arrivals and sailings such as Barbarossa Sardinian Teutonic and La Touraine as of March 23 to 28.
Former New York Governor B B Odell Jr and family met Pope Pius X in private audience in Rome. Monsignor W G Murphy, vice rector of the American College, led the presentation. Odell will travel by motor car through Northern Italy, Switzerland and Germany after leaving Rome. Also, an expedition from Lick Observatory reports twenty new double stars discovered near Santiago, Chile.
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