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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
8
A British dispatch reports fires at Mukden destroying boats and uniforms just arrived from Russia. An investigation will fix responsibility as Gen Batja pant, saluted as new commander of the Third Manchurian army, is described as an old school officer.
Notice states that marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post may appear in multiple morning newspapers at no extra charge upon application. Listed papers include New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Byracush Post Standard EG Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A jumbled marriage license list includes Frank Dean with Ella Davis and others, plus scattered funeral notices. Names like Richard A. and Margaret A. Guilahan appear, with references to deaths in March and remains to be interred in Indianapolis and other locations.
Health office record of deaths reported to 12 months up to March 28 lists 40 plus names with hospital affiliations and ages. Notable entries include George J. Braganter 91 at Sibley Hospital, Manuel de Azpiroz 60 at M03 T se nw, Catherine Chick 00, and William Gaines 61, with various addresses and institutions such as Emergency Hospital Geo't'n Univ. Hospital and Freedmen's Hosp. Many ages shown. several entries contain OCR errors in names and ages.
A report traces Gen Bilderling's role in the Mukden retreat during the Mukden fighting. Dust storms hindered the Japanese crossing at Fu Pass and Kuropatkin led reserves that threatened Oku. The general staff censured ten generals for failed execution, with Bilderling among those named.
M Routkowsky Russian financial agent in London denounces a three year campaign by British and allied press to ruin Russian credit by predicting insolvency and repudiation. He cites Europe’s savers, contests deficits, asserts railways fund operations, and claims Russian debt is manageable with vast resources.
London crowds surge at banks and police direct eager investors as the $15,000,000 Japanese war loan is issued. New York announces an American allotment of $75,000,000 toward the $150,000,000 loan, priced at 875 and accrued interest, with bonds in 100 and 200 pound denominations and payments in London sterling or U.S. dollars at the current exchange.
The flags that flew over Fort Sumter in 1861 and were raised again in 1864 were laid out in the War Department reception room for viewing by Secretary Taft and officials. They were turned over to the War Department per the will of Gen. Anderson's widow and are now preserved in a glass cage. Also noted is the verified sailing of Russia's Pacific squadron from Tamatave, Madagascar, on March 16.
The U S Supreme Court mandate in the Ralph Burton case arrived at the Federal Building in St Louis. Burton, convicted of accepting compensation from the Royal Grain Company for services before the Post Office Department, was granted a new trial. Retrial date not yet set.
In London a censure vote on Premier Balfour's fiscal policy passed without division as ministerialists abstained. The House, nearly empty, recorded condemnation of fiscal retaliation while cabinet and Lords debated Macedonia, finance, and imperial fortresses with emphasis on reform and international control.
Atlanta March 28 Gov Terrell replies to Secretary Taft acknowledging the return of Georgia battle flags. He calls the action wise and gracious saying it unifies the common cause and honors veterans and their heirs. He notes ongoing loyalty to the flag of their fathers and the country.
Special to The Washington Post Wilkes-Barre March 28 trustees of the American University at Washington sue in Orphans Court to recover $25,000 from the estate of the late Mrs Priscila Bennett of this city valued at nearly 1 000 000 The trustees say a letter from the donor promised after death to leave 25 000 but the executors knew nothing of it and refused to pay unless compelled in court.
A historical advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the active ingredient digests meat efficiently, supports digestion in healthy people, and prevents indigestion with a routine after meals use. It asserts lack of pepsin and diastase cures require the tablet’s principles.
Gov Joseph W Folk of Missouri presses strict enforcement of statutes and repeal of bad laws at Waldorf Astoria banquet. He argues indifference to law breeds disorder, urges civic duty and voting, and promotes an anti bribe bill to force witnesses to testify, aiming to curb corruption in Missouri.
The funeral for the late envoy draws the diplomatic corps and top officials. President and Mrs Roosevelt lead mourners as the casket draped in a Mexican flag is escorted to Oak Hill Cemetery by a military guard. The Mexican government will transport the body on the cruiser Columbia to Mexico for final interment.
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports that George E. Morse, clerk of the U S District Court and Ida McKinley’s husband, died last November with an $8,000 deficit. Morse allegedly defrauded trustees, spent estate funds, and the widow later remarried Henry Cooper who says all claims are met though he paid some of Morse’s debts.
New York mourns Adrian Iselin banker founder of A Iselin & Co who died at 92. He married Miss O Donnell in Baltimore over fifty years ago and helped establish the Museum of Natural History and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Also noted are brief obituaries for figures tied to Chicago Pullman career and English affairs including Sallie Currie Barrett and Lord Ni as Sir Charles Adderley with references to colonial self government and a seventy year memory.
The Dominican government proposed a temporary arrangement to appoint a U.S. citizen as customs receiver for southern ports, sharing proceeds with Santo Domingo and depositing the rest in New York until the Senate acts on the pending treaty. The plan aims to maintain the status quo and avoid default while awaiting Senate action.
Reports from Cape Haitien and Monte Cristi say Gen Barba and Dominican exiles have landed and the population rose against President Morales. Monte Cristi district reportedly ready to back former President Jiminez, awaiting a signal to arm. The Italian cruiser Calabria arrived in Santo Domingo and officials seek an arrangement with foreign creditors to avert tension with powers.
A health promotion notice touts Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve tonic that builds up the body by feeding nerves. It cites user testimonials, cites Dr. Phelps of Dartmouth, and claims rapid relief of headaches dizziness and heartburn. The ad urges readers to seek the physician’s prescription and buy from reputable druggists.
The Dominican government plans to control finances and, if requested by President Morales, will aid in quelling movements endangering stability. Gen Barba and associates, recently in Porto Rico, are believed to head toward Monte Cristi, a hotspot for Santo Domingo revolutionaries. Navy vessels in Dominican waters stand ready to cooperate with Washington to restore peace and fiscal order.
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