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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
3
In Chicago May 29 the grand jury renewed inquiry into the lumber strike amid reports of graft and blackmail among labor leaders. Officials anticipate testimony on payments to influence settlements and a blacklist of strikers. States Attorney Healy says he has seen the graft evidence.
A crumbling OCR of a 19th century marriage license list includes many names from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and Russia among others. The text also contains several obituary notices dated May with funeral details and locations including Harpers Ferry Richmond Mount Olivet Cemetery and Hollywood Cemetery. The fragmentary record preserves names such as Margaret Carol McNeely and Elizabeth Sydnor with dates and addresses in older forms.
Health office record lists numerous deaths with ages from 1 month to 66 years. Entries include Jev Faktt Freedmen at hospital 66, Andrew Doyle of Washington Asylum Heap 43, Mary E Jorden 3 Prospect St UA years, Kate Wher Amergrey Hospital 90, Charlotte Meredith 64, John Marshal Freecimen at Hoay 6, and many others with ages and street addresses in NW and surrounding areas.
States Attorney Healy says indictments will be sought in strike cases where possible as grand jury action proceeds. General Agent Calhoun of the Adams Express Company testified after a 45 minute session. Chicago may use College Students as emergency policemen if strikes worsen. Urbana inquiries about University of Illinois students volunteering reach Chief O Neill who would accept them if needed. Fifty bricklayers struck in Dublin under construction over nonunion material handling, with options to quit to pressure express companies. Teamsters President Shea notes preparations for propaganda in favor of the parcels post.
The report of a sinking of an American merchant steamer off Formosa by Roestvensky’s Russian fleet sparked US inquiries. Ma Grigcom said the vessel was on British register, easing tensions while President Roosevelt sought strict accountability if it proved American. Meyer reported the Russian foreign office had no knowledge and would inform if any report arrived.
Philadelphia May 29 Heraie Davis a chorus girl shot by Deo ward Smedes appeared at the central police station to plead for her assailant liberty. The girl had been in hospital since the shooting and left last night with her mother from Hebron Nebru to her boarding house. She wrote Captain Donaghy begging to secure Smedes freedom saying he did not mean to hurt her. Smedes arraigned for murderous assault. magistrate kept him for grand jury. later grand jury ignored the indictment and Smedes was released from custody.
Reports from Erivan describe Armenian deaths and widespread killings by Tartar and Mussulman mobs in Erivan and surrounding villages. Streets fill with dead and wounded as houses are pillaged and burned. Authorities struggle to restore order amid rising fatalities.
Arthur Milligan and Florence Graves entered a death pact in Milwaukee. Milligan pleaded guilty to manslaughter in municipal court and received a ten year sentence to Waupun. He had earlier confessed to embezzlement and forgery and faced murder in the first degree charges. The couple attempted multiple poison suicides around January 22 and 23, after which Milligan fled Milwaukee and was arrested.
Will Clark, earlier beaten by Mizell and Pete Reddick near High Springs, Florida, shot and killed both assailants with Mizell's pistol. He surrendered to authorities. All parties are local notables.Clark worked for the Atlantic Coast Line, Mizell a cattleman, Reddick a market man. Also noted are ship movements and a mix of local notices.
The log from the Atlantic details a long voyage toward Bishops Rock with numerous speed readings, wind shifts, and sail configurations. It tracks latitudes from 40 45 N to 49 58 N, longitudes from 3 2 W to 70 65 W, and notes keeping spinnaker and staysails at varying times while engaging in contact with steamers like Red Star and Minnetonka. Designer William Gardner and Bridgeport owner Wilson Marshall are named, with Townsend & Downey building the boat.
Shooters Island yard reports the Atlantic, a 189 foot steel racer owned by Wilson Marshall, showed form in fall trials logging over fifteen knots. In Cape May Cup she clocked 21 ½ miles in 38 hours 32 minutes 36 seconds beating Pindymion and Vergemere. Capt Charles Barr leads a fifty man crew.
London reactions to Admiral Togo's triumph over Rodjestvensky flood papers with praise and editorial comparisons to Trafalgar. Journals hail a bloodless victory, note losses to Russian ships, and predict further fort captures as Russian fleet retreats toward Viadivortok.
State Department received Griscom cable from Tokyo detailing Admiral Togo's account of the clash with Russia. He says the Japanese fleet destroyed one battleship and four large Russian vessels, captured two more, with no serious damage to Japanese ships, and the battle continued into Sunday though full details are scarce.
In Nashville a man identified as Neighbors killed his two sisters and wounded his mother and brother in law before fatally shooting a woman nearby. Police have him under arrest. A separate report notes Miss Alice Williamson, nineteen, treated at Emergency Hospital after a cat bit her on the head as she alighted from a car on G Street near Fifth Street.
Aboard the flagship the crew reviews the Korea engagement details. Officers note the long time to build a fleet and discuss Russia’s weakened position. Japan’s captured ships and sunk Russian units at Port Arthur shift naval power. Dewey is expected to head the next General Board briefing on battle technicals.
The St Petersburg dispatch reports a crushing Japanese victory near the Straits of Malacca with Admiral Rojestvensky’s fleet suffering heavy losses. Censorship blocks details while rumors say Rojestvensky survived, wounded, and evacuated. Government fears unrest and peace sentiment grows among liberals and abroad. Delcassé and Roosevelt potential roles emerge in upcoming negotiations as Russia contemplates peace talks.
An advertisement promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co claiming kidney liver and bladder relief from a wide range of symptoms. It urges readers to mail for a free pamphlet and medicine sample, noting thousands cured and to mention reading the offer in the Daily Post.
Three parcels described near Cor 33d and Newark Streets with an eight thousand eight hundred fifty dollar price and nine rooms. One tract priced at eleven thousand with amenities and fruit trees. Lot fronts seventy four feet on Newark and press four and sixteen feet on Bd. Strong horticultural growth noted on property.
A Japanese torpedo strike at night near Liancourt Rocks targets the Rojestvensky fleet. Reports suggest ships surrendered, many prisoners taken, and substantial Japanese naval gains though full details remain uncertain. Admirals Togo and Rojestvensky shape a tense pursuit toward Vladivostok with the outcome still developing.
French public, stunned by the Russian disaster, sees Japan escaping largely unharmed. Officials and papers debate whether Russia will push for peace while market buoyancy shifts to cautious mood. Reports note Secretary Hay may influence outcomes as circles weigh next moves.
The Secretary’s health prevents active involvement in peace moves as France braces for King Alfonso’s oncoming visit Tuesday. Diplomatic quarters note the battle’s outcome may influence peace prospects but not immediate negotiations. Russians may cling to Lisut Gen Linovitch and await another land clash while Oyama plans a decisive strike within two weeks.
Shanghai dispatch reported in St Petersburg that seven Japanese ships were sunk, including two armored vessels, along with four Russian ships. The item notes anticipation of official dispatches from Vladivostok confirming the losses and the broader naval engagement status.
Special to The Washington Fest from Newport News Virginia on May 29 reports Rear Admiral Robly D Evans aboard the Maine discussing the Far East battle. He analyzes Russian fleet losses, Japan’s advantage, and remarks on potential naval lessons and torpedo use in the Straits of Korea noting two major torpedo stations and a 200 boat radius.
Henry Manzer a 30 year old farmhand was arrested today in Owego New York charged with murdering and sexually assaulting 12 year old Cora Swret found dead near her Seria home yesterday. Arrest kept secret until he was jailed to avert possible lynching. Manzer protests innocence.
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