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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1905

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Russians Ready to Fight Togo in Pending Battle

Russians are reported to be joining fleets and heading toward Togo for a decisive engagement. Rojestvensky sails from Kong-Hal Bay toward an unknown destination as Paris protests harshly against French neutrality violations. Japanese warships sighted near Amoy and Formosa raise tensions while European markets reel from The Post dispatch detailing France’s neutrality breach.

France Europe Paris Foragn General Demal Lord Lansdowne Japan Indo- China St Petersburg Nebogatoft Kolestvensky Naval Office Kong-Halfay An Kenh-Boa Nha Trang Hon-Kong Fas Formosa Great Britain F Reign London Etrutlah Perla Faruza Delcasse Amoy Ching Vessila Hongkong Amoy Pacific Tamaui Jordon Way Saigon Tokyo Russia

Japan Must Act Warned Over Neutrality Rules

A London report cites a private conversation suggesting Japan should enforce its rights rather than show magnanimity. A Japanese policy view warns that relying on allies risks German advantage, with France and Russia influencing an East Asia crisis. France denies neutrality breaches while British, French officials discuss tensions and the possibility of commercial retaliation against France.

France Great Britain Japan Por London Europe Germany Bence Fost Paria Paris England Togo Aspcinted Far East Foreign Office Pub Ncation Lansdowne May Indo-China St. Petersburg Russia Tokyo Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Empire Cline

President Roosevelt Honored in Denver Banquet Tour

A five day Colorado visit culminated in a Denver banquet at the Brown Palace Hotel hosted by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. President Roosevelt greeted citizens at stations along the Denver Rio Grande route, receiving warm tributes from Gov. Jessa McDonald and Mayor Robert Gpeer. Senator Patterson delivered remarks praising Roosevelt, while the gathering featured elaborate decorations, live music, and a formal toast sequence before the President departed for Chicago.

Denver Colo Roosevelt Colorado Glenwood Springs Denver and Rio Grande Car “Rocket Chicago James 8. Temple Chamber of Commerce Wiliam G. Gabbert Bastmister Jais Gabbert Trbute Patterson Jessa McDonald Robert White House Plains Republic Theodore Roossvelt Washington Euch Meare Downtey Christ Pralus Hs Gzva

Plot Against France Seized Military Equipment Charged Officers

Pass May 4 prisoners Capts Tamburina Wolpett are before Police Court charged with plotting a conspiracy against the state and possessing military equipment. Officers testify Tamburina proposed seizure of President Loubet and ministers and of royal buildings, while Tamburina calls it a friendly discussion among officers. Names of Princes Victor and Jerome Napoleon are mentioned but no proof they knew of any plot.

Loubet Victor Jerome Tve Tamburina Wolpett Bly~see Jerome Napoleon Republic

Brazilian Legation Report On Madrid Arrest Plot

London reports state the Brazilian legation in London says Adolph Brezet, claiming to be president of the republic of Counani, has lived in London for a year under surveillance but no arms or army were bought. It dismisses the Madrid papers plot as a mining concession scam, while noting Brazil will investigate the affair despite deeming the plot as exaggerated publicity.

London Madrid Counani

Providence Real Estate Agent Dies on Train in Wilmington

A well dressed Providence man, William H. Wood, about fifty, died on a Pennsylvania Railroad northbound train between Baltimore and Wilmington. Lette rs addressed to Providence were found, along with a return ticket from Washington and a Providence to Buffalo ticket. Mrs. Wood denied the deceased was her husband, saying he was on a business trip to Washington and expected home tomorrow.

Providence Washington Wilmington Del William HL. Wood Baltimore William H. Wood Waguington Buffalo R. J, May Willem B. Wood Wood

FIGHTING FOREST FIRES NEAR PLYMOUTH MASS

One thousand men firemen laborers and volunteers battled forest fires that began four days earlier near Plymouth and spread to four towns. The front stretched two miles with side lines six miles back, burning seventy five square miles. Firefighters fear no permanent stop without heavy rain. valuable timber and wood reserves were burned, some small buildings lost, but villages were saved. The loss is expected to be large.

Plymouth Mass Fie Devs Vilages

Killed the Wrong Man in Pensacola Tragedy

John B Vaughn of CenturyFlorida, veteran state legislator, is jailed in Pensacola on murder charges after a shooting at a crowd. He allegedly aimed at John Nichols following a recent dispute. Nichols grappled, Vaughn drew a pistol, Nichols fled, and a bystander Fred Knowles was fatally shot while buying a ticket for Bluff Springs.

Pensacola Fla John B Vaughn Century Florida Fred Knowles Knowles John Nichols Nichols Vaughn Bluff Springs

Seized Goods on Brutus at Norfolk Customs Yard

Treasury agents inspected the naval collier Brutus after Washington envoy Williams arrival from Singapore. A wagon load of imported goods was moved from the navy yard to Norfolk custom house restorerooms, with more believed at the yard. Goods, mostly from China, are said to be consigned nationwide.

Norfolk Washington Williams Singapore Treasury Department Navy Yard China

Tragedy in Traverse City Wife Slain by Husband

In Traverse City Michigan Brandson Gardner sixty five shot and killed his wife sixty then killed himself The couple were separated Gardner living in Lafayette The wife was mother of ex Mayor J Fulthun The killings happened at Fulthun residence The pair were alone before the gunfire and Gardner is believed demented

Traverse City Mich Brandson Gardner J. Fulthun

Wrecked the Bank Cashier Confesses in Note

Waverly Missouri May 8 investigation into Middleton Bank shortage reveals a note by Cashier EH Lewis claiming he acted alone. The note cites assistant and cashier Warner and states he wrecked the bank. police have sought Lewis since April 2. Audit places missing funds around 62000 dollars.

Lewis Waverly Stats Middleton Bank EH. Lewis Warner Phe

Nan's Fate Undecided Amid Death Threats and Legal Delays

In New York, May, bail for Nan Patterson is set but the district attorney has not decided on action. A threatening letter to Mrs. J B Patterson promises vengeance if Nan is acquitted, while Patterson’s counsel seeks resubmission of conspiracy charges. Also reported: a Italian man Joseph Cancilian is shot dead in Wilkes-Barre with no clew to the murderer.

New York May Patterson Jerome Rand Ball Miss Patterson Lf Jerome Mrr Aginst New Petterson Abraham Levy Pall J. Morgan Smith Julia Nan J B Patterson van Patterson Washington, D. C Mooney Young Seath Beaufarlar Levy John Bartlett- Patterson Wilkesbarre Joseph Cancilhan Pittston Cancillian Wee Rome

Massacre of Jews Reported and Global Unrest Headlines

The issue highlights a mass violence report involving Jewish victims, with accompanying coverage of riots in Chicago and political turmoil across nations. Other items note embezzlement trials, a railway congress, and international affairs as part of a broad daily digest.

Fled When Accused Hoch Trial Reveals Bluebeard Tale

In Chicago May 3 the Hoch murder trial features Mrs Fisher Hoch as a witness. She recounts Hoch courting her while her sister Mrs Welker Hoch lay dead and describes his attempts to involve her in the crime. An embalming fluid test corroborates no arsenic in the remains.

Fisher Hoch Bluebeard Chicago Johann Hoch Fisher-Hoch Frank Spreyne Walcker-Hoch Spreyne I. Bi el R Grugatoré Stud Halstead Hoch Ghielesar Fied Fischer-Hoch Sauerborek

Bowen silent on Loomis charges in New York visit

American minister to Venezuela Herbert W Bowen arrived in New York aboard the Philadelphia and said he would report to Washington before commenting on Venezuelan affairs or Loomis charges He expected to head to Washington soon and Telegrams with the Acting Secretary of State noted the case would be handled by the President. Norfolk and Newport News adopt superb steamers for contact with Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co offering trips to New York and Boston plus fare to Kansas City with return options on the Baltimore Ohio line.

New Yoram Financial District Huna J. P. Morgan & Co Lake Shore Baltimors Ohio Erie New York Central Pennsylvania New York Herbert W. Bowen Venezuela Philadelphia Washington Bowen Taft Peter Comfort Norfolk Newport News Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co Sally Omnrseas Ork Boston Bee Ad

Divided on Deficit Tax Plans Split Republican Ranks

The article outlines a rift within the Republican party over deficit control. Standpatters resist tariff revision while favoring higher internal taxes to raise revenue. President faces pressure to choose between tariff changes and expanded taxes as Congress reconvenes.

Congress Treasury Chow Sesa Party House Ways and Means Committee Senate Committee On Finance Treasury Department Committeea’of Shaw Genator Burrows

Eight Coches Derailed In Canadian Pacific Express

A Canadian Pacific express from Halifax to Montreal and Boston derailed at Dorchester near Moncton. The locomotive and seven cars overturned. Bowond White of Moncton was seriously injured. other crew and passengers escaped unharmed. Allway officials favor the Consolidated Axie Light system for constant electric lighting in business cars.

Moncton Canadian _Pacific express Halifax inter-Colonial Railway Montreal Boston Dorchester Here Bowond ‘White Allway Axie

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