Battle Lines Form in Manchuria Twenty Miles Apart
Russian forces fortify at Sipinghai while Japanese troops mass nearby in Manchuria. A border of contested ground remains, delaying a direct clash until Japan is ready to attack. Simultaneously a Japanese column moves toward Kirin to disrupt Linovitch’s supply routes and isolate the fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipinghai
Kirin
St Petersburg
Manchuria
Associated Press
Harbin
Sipinghan
Guingt
Chavumiaodz
Sipinghal
Aulumn
Vladivostok
Linovitch
Notice on Marriage and Death Notices Distribution
Notice states that marriage and death notices filed with The Washington Post may be inserted simultaneously in multiple newspapers at no extra charge. It lists newspapers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Providence Journal Rochester Herald Brooklyn Republic and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW Yor Times
Boston
ULDER
Buffalo Colrier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Bisfatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
Lolk Republic
Byraclsh Post-Standard
Fall Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Marriages and Death Notices From Victorian Washington Area
A mixed set of wedding banns and obituaries spans Frederick County Maryland and Virginia, naming couples and witnesses, with death notices for Downier Fleming Lewis and Gertrude Garrriott, plus funeral details for Patrick Fleming and Charles G Thorn. The notices indicate residence in Washington DC area and surrounding counties, with dates in late March 1905. Names include Annie Stewart, Amelia Duker, Julia Jones, Eva Green, Walter Ridgely, James Atkins, Henrietta Waldrop, Nelle July, Nelle Thomas Dale Gilbert, Caroline McEwan, and Charles Thorn, among others, with funeral times and church references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im L Leaman
Annie D Stewart
Frederick County
Willan & Mover
Amelia C Duker
Kenbing
May
Grand Hinson
Besse J. Betug
Upperville
Julia Bo Jones
Eva Séann
Herbert G Green
Sarah E Leadbetter
Petesbury Va
Walter Bleck
Blanche C Ridgely
Wealhs Tints
John A Curtis
Jesse Eo Weight
Blanchi Young Ward Perringy
Ling Solwom
Jacob YE Janes
Aberdeen
Fannie Fiaph Oo Witlington
Delathe’ Gort
Te Fletches
Culpeper
James Ws Atkins
Henrietta Waldrop
Teauia County, Va
Vleming
Tucson
Arig
Patrick Fleming
St Stephen's
Sloat Olivet
Fleming
Gt Lo
Brother P Fleming
St Stephens Church
J YT Lewis
Garriott
Princeton Street
Gertrude, Daghter
BE. B. Garnett
Atium Gilbert
Liberty
Thomas Dale Bon
Gilbert
Washington
Forest Lawn
Buffalo
Providencrn
Caroline MM Mc Efeans
Joseph
C.A
Health Office Record Reported 12m March 29
Health office record lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Witham Appleby Zid st nw 25 years Vgrett Champlin jr Lincoln av ne 1719. Names span Richard Dougherty 10 Nicholson Twining Cin Virgina Emerson 487 Paayern 76 years Infant of Mary at Hawking 22 2d se 6 dass Anna Hetner Gua D st se 3 days Pauline Hindle 1325 G st se 20 years Bessie dvungon 1251 Oak stow 7 months Richard Lewi Providence Wesrttal 83 years Martha WreDentel Garflell Hesptal 18 years Michael Methe Govt Iflosp for Ingene 51 years Margaret McKenna 1412 24th at aw Tyra Reisreavts OConnell 214 4th st me 27 years Wilhelming A Poole 15451 3 st ow 2b years Venjanin Queen Govt Hosp for Insane 79 yrs Osc G Raahin 122 Mth at no 91 years Luknawa Potomac Rhessear arsenal 49 years tee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham
Appleby
Zid St Nw
Vgrett C
Wilhelming
Poole
Potomac
Date Fix Aims At Harbin Occupation In April
Telegraphs from the front report no change in army positions. Russian officers discuss the war’s future, with a commission reviewing military and diplomatic factors under Grand Duke Nicholas. A Port Arthur inquiry panel names generals and admirals. hearings begin mid May to decide possible military trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin
Karkevitch
Khougachi Line
Uvitch
Russia
Lampsdorff
Grodekoff
Kamaroff
Siberian
Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Port Arthur
Roop
Icebound for ten days on Tacoma rescue voyage
The Tacoma crew, captured north of Hokkaido March 14, arrived Yokohama saying the ship drifted in ice from March 4 to 14. They faced dwindling coal, frost, and breached beef cargo, were rescued by a Japanese warship near Vladivostok rumors, and await trial at Nagasaki while seeking U.S. intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Tacoma
Northwestern Commercial Steamship Company
Seattle
Hokkaido
Dutch Harbor
Hokkaido Island
Mars
United States
Minnesota
Vladivostok
Shanghai
State Department
Nagasaki
Dragoman Beset by Russian Cruiser Off Batoum
The Dragoman traveling from Nagasaki and Kobe to Shanghai was fired upon and chased by the Russian volunteer cruiser Smolensk near Batoum. Captain Owens refused orders to follow, the Smolensk fired two shots, a boarding party was sent, then withdrew after the bill of lading naming Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Marnie
Cebu
Smolensk
Batoum
Nagasaki
Kobe
Owens
Shanghai
Reforms for Poland outlined by Emperor in rescript
From St Petersburg and Warsaw reports, Emperor Nicholas directs governor general Maximovitch to draft necessary reforms for the Polish Vistula territory. He warns against disturbances and supports language rights, while cautioning that reforms should be lawfully pursued within the empire’s framework. Polish reaction cites hurt feelings over calling Poland the Vistula country and questions bureaucratic control. A separate note from Durban reports a British steamer Dart confirming passage of thirty warships and fourteen colliers near Madagascar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
M. Maximovitch
Warsaw
Poland
Vistula
Kingdom of
Durban
Natal
Rangoon
Madagascar
Sunday Post
Washington
Japanese Bond Demand Surges as London Oversubscribes Loan
London banks report the Japanese loan of 50 million pounds being oversubscribed within an hour with large continental orders, especially Germany and Switzerland, while New York and San Francisco record heavy early subscriptions for the 150 million dollar and 260 million dollar tranches. In St Petersburg, Russian fours drop sharply as stocks and rails slide, with government issues and industrials following suit and notable declines in Putiloff, Sormovski, and Haremanns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
Germany
Switzerland
Vienna
New York
San Francisco
Anglo-California Bank
Nevada National Bank
Chicago
Ulinoia Trust and Savings Bank
Merchants' Loan and Trust Company Bank
B. M.kattel
Qulinois Trust
St. Penrewurg
Mavenz
Southwestern Railways
Bake Company
Nobel
Caspian
Russia’s Peace Terms Open Door to Japan Negotiations
Russia’s continued peace terms inform Japan of the basis for talks while avoiding direct peace proposals. The move allows the United States and Britain to advise Japan on reasonableness. Japan may reject negotiations or state its stance, with Russia likely ready to concede on collateral issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Associated Press
Baltimore Conference of Methodists debates pay for ministers
The Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Conference opened its first annual session with 180 ministers and lay delegates. Debate focused on extending sustentation for unmarried and married ministers, a dispute over West Virginia territory, and plans to visit the White House at 2:30 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fariary M. B. Church
D. H. Moore
D. D
Portland
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Henry R. Naylor
Washington
W. L. McDowell
Frederick
Moore
Luther B. Wilson
Wilson
Foundry
Chattanooga
Tenn
White House
Foundry Church
Waugh Church
George E. Maydwells
W. J. McNeal
W. J. Meeks
Baltimore Methodist
F. Devries
Watson Case
A. A. Thompson
W. M Ferguson
Frank M. Bristol
Page Milburn
Ministery
James McLaren
J. L. Walsh
W. W. Barnes
F. H. Havenner
V. Watson
G. W. Hobba
J. E. Amos
Jaymen
A. R. Cathcart
J. W. Henderson
John M. Young
Taylor
EH. Ingram
D. Aberc
L. T. Widerman
James P. Wilson
E. T. Mowbray
W. F. Roberts
C. T Weede
C. ©. Isaac
W. Baldwin
W A. Leitch
L. M. Bacon
G. W
Swartsell
W. T. Coun
Baldwin
Walter Kirwan
L. M. Bondar
Paris View Optimistic on Near Peace Prospects
Paris reports official views split on peace with Russia. Optimism centers on Russia’s situation, while Tokyo and Tokyo’s stance key. Japan’s hard line and proposed indemnity of 860 million dollars hinder progress. American mediation rumors denied by Ambassador McCormick. Japan’s patience and Russia’s concessions shape the next moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
Cffies
France
Delcasse
Echo de Paris
United States
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Japan
Tokyo
Ambassador McCormick Leaves for Paris Farewell
Ambassador and Mrs. McCormick depart St. Petersburg for Paris after a large farewell at the railway station. Diplomats from Britain, France, Germany, China, Korea and others attended the informal reception in the Imperial waiting suite. Foreign Minister Lamsdorff hosted a farewell audience, praising McCormick’s service and wishing him success at his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador McCormick
St. Petersburg
McCormick
Mary Scott
Charles Scott
London
McCormicks
Paris
Haddy
Lamsdorff
Disturbances at Yalta Fomented by Socialists
In Yalta Crimea social Democrats reportedly fomented disturbances. The 18 000 workers there extend influence to Marianople Sebastopol Odessa and other industrial cities. Authorities say the Yalta situation is under control. A building tied to imperial Livadia estate was pillaged and some radicals target imperial property amid revolutionary pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalta
Crimea
St. Petersburg
Marianople
Sebastopol
Odessa
Livadia
Agreement With Ameer Ends Afghan Mission Return to India
The Louis Dane mission to Afghanistan, headed by the Indian government's foreign secretary, has completed its business and signed an agreement with the Ameer. The party, which left Peshawar in November, arrived in Cabul in December and now returns to India. The staff included Maj. W. Malleson, Capt. Victor Brooke, and a British doctor, while at the Afghan border they were met by 200 Afghan cavalry and local Afghan officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
London
Louis Dane
Ameer
India
Peshawar
Cabul
Dane
W. Malleson
R. A
Victor Brooke
Ninth Lancers
Sipar Salar Ghulam Husain
Sarhang
Dakka
Muhammed Hasan Khan
Powers Intervene In Crete Amid Turmoil Proclamation
Special Cable Dispatch from Canea Crete reports Prince George high commissioner says powers have ordered troops to restore order. He urged insurgents to abandon their enterprise and warned of grave consequences if revolution proceeds. London notes public consternation yet doubts of actual assault by foreign contingents. A British detachment with two mountain guns arrives at Suda Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Canea
Crete
Prince George
Greece
London
Canoa
the Standard
Suda
Elderly woman confesses arson and suicide attempt in Wisconsin
In Lacrosse Wisconsin on March 2 Charlotte Wolf seventy four was adjudged insane and committed to an asylum after confessing she burned her house and money to kill herself and prevent relatives from profiting at her death. A prior attempt to hang herself was thwarted by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
Charlotte Wolf
No Delay In Keeping Engagements With Dr Miles Remedy
No delay in keeping social or business engagements caused by nervous or sick headache or pains. Those who learned the merits of Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills take a tablet when symptoms appear and they are quickly dispelled. In fact, the remedy acts fast and helps maintain daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Benefit Workers in Santa Ana
A testimonial for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claims the remedy calms nerves and muscles and cures headaches at low cost. Mrs G N Griffith of Santa Ana California endorses the product noting it helps workers keep engagements and that money will be refunded if not beneficial. The ad warns the pills are not sold in bulk and mentions a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
G. N. Griffith
Santa Ana
Cal
Boundary Clash Shapes West Virginia Territory Battle
The West Virginia Conference urged the General Conference to return disputed territory it occupies. A memorial rejected changes to boundaries and urged occupying all legal boundaries. A five member committee was formed to study the matter under Bishop Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
General Conference
R. B. Ward
Oakland
Ward
McDowell
Blaine
Bayard
Ormantia
Grantsville
Elk Garden
Moore
Woman Surely Slain In Wallkill Creek Tragedy
Middletown New York March 2 Special to The Washington. Lyman Davis of New Paltz offers a possible lead on the young woman found dead in Wallkill Creek near Gardiner. He claims she may be his daughter who left New York two months ago to seek reparation from a man or threaten death. George Davis, a cousin, disputed the identification. Coroner Hasbrouck heard inquest testimony stating the body was killed days earlier by a blow to the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry RR. Naylor
Washington
George W. Leech
Naylor
Calvary M. B
Congress Heights
Conduit
Churches of the Conference
North Capitol
Trinity
Grace
Anacostia
McKendree
Corsach
Gaithers
Tenley
Benning
Middletown
N. Y
Lyman Davis
New Paltz
Wallkill Creek
Gardiner
New York
John Davis
George Davis
Hasbrouck
Dr Osler Wrong Age Claim Sparks Malt Whiskey Cure Tale
A broad sidelight claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey extends life and vigor beyond 100 years, citing Stephen Joyce of Waco aged 149 and testimonials from doctors, ministers, and elderly users. The piece cites Osler's theory as erroneous and urges demand for genuine Duffy's, warning against imitators and noting sale through N K H Shea at 682 Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul
Timothy
Duffy
William Osler
Baltimore
Osler
Johann Arnold
Reading
M. N. Houghton
D. C
Bradford
Francis Burton
Buffalo
N. Y
Alexander Hamilton
Tarrytown
N. J
E. H. Bowne
Kingston
Taye
N. K H. Shea
Pennsylvania Avenue
Notable Colonels and Leaders Die in News Roundup
Multiple obituaries note Col F B de Funiak of Louisville born in Rome aged 65 and longtime railroad engineer. Isaac L Requa ex president of Central Pacific dies aged 80 in California. T H Watts Alabama Redmen leader dies at 50. Col Jacob K Greene Connecticut Mutual Life president dies of apoplexy. Edmond Booth Anamosa Eureka editor and claimed oldest in the U S born 1910 in Springfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Col. Rederick de Funiak
Col. de Funiak
Rome
Italy
Garibaldi
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
New York Yacht Club
Old Southern Yacht Club
Philadelphia Yacht Club
Hartford
Conn
Jacob K. Greene
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Michigan Regiment
Anamosa
Iowa
Edmond Booth
The
Anamosa Eureka
United States
Springfield
Mass
Liquozone Promise and Free Bottle Offer Appeals to Home Buyers
A Liquozone advertisement asserts homes with sickness become healthier without Liquozone, offering the first bottle free. It claims daily use by the company and its 70 employees in water treatment, and promises sickness is rare where Liquozone is used, with most illnesses shortened by early use.
Liquozone Promises Germ Killing Without Drugs or Alcohol
An advertisement extols Liquozone as a gas based germicide, claiming no drugs or alcohol, fourteen days to produce, one cubic inch per 1250 cubic inches of gas, with a $1000 germ-killing offer and a claim of medical use in millions of homes and by hospitals, asserting safety and vitality benefits and high sales rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolson
Germ Diseases and the Claims for Liquorone
Claims that Liquorone directly destroys germs causing many diseases including coughs colds consumption influenza malaria liver and kidney troubles and fevers among others, asserting all such illnesses end when germs are killed and that Liquorone acts wherever germs reside, beyond conventional medicines.
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Health Office Record
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street N. W
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania
Joseph Gawler
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenty Street NW
Psoe Fune
John R. Wricht
Tenth Street
George P. Zubhorst
General Fariors
East Capita St
Reforms
Johannisberg
Yokalon Soest
Baltimore Methodist Conference
Roosevelt
Dr. Naylor
Ryland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kensington
Reuben B. Detrick
Lucien Clark
Joseph BE. Smith
E. L. Hubbard
F. M. Bristol
Gs .B. Maydwell
E. Buhrman
Madrid
Machaquito
Cumberland
Republican -Congressional Committee
Piedmont
Alston G. Dayton
Keyser
Hewep
Cheren Gy
Ariveus Naiyer
Wilhelm der Grosse
Bremen
Teutonic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Siasconsett
Nantucket
Bavie
Statendam
Rotterdam
Battle
Hellig Clay
Copenhagen
Ivernia
Trom
Dr. Miles
West Baltimore
J.F. Heisse
Morgan College
New Hampshire Avenue
T. H. Anderson
James L. Ewin
Anti-saloon League
Missionary Society
J. F. Gouther
J. M. Thoburn
Orient
E. M. Taylor
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
A. H. Eaton
T J Scott
Bare Lily Theological Seminary
Mise Olizabeth Waly
W. L. Davidson
American University
Shakespeare
Cord Lal
Board of Education
G. W. F Swartzell
W. S. Anderson
Dr. Osler
Lyman Beecher Sperry
Stephen Joyce
Waco
Texas
Louisa. Cox
Harrington
Hiram Cronk
Ava
Dumy
D M. Roberts
la Grange
Wiliam Pratt
Chelsea
Lydia Couch
Newbro
Pleide
Edward Stevens
Affleck Lth
St, Ide CO
Dept. H
Detroit
Mich
Aveminent
Col
F. B. Funiak
Isaac L. Requa
Central Pacific Railroad
Huntington
C. P. Huntington
California
Mentgomery
Ala
T. H H. Watts
Col. Watts
Thomas H. Watts
Alabama
Hub Furniture Co
3. E. Cor
D Sts
Iam
Secur
Theodore Roosevelt
Leslie Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Liquorone Acte
Liquozone Company
Wabash Ave
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