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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
1
Russian forces at Vladivostok report heavy losses in a Korean Strait encounter. Admiral Rojestvensky wounded and reportedly evacuated to Vladivostok aboard Almaz. Almaz and Grozny survived, claim sinking two Japanese battleships and one destroyer, with two cruisers badly damaged as fog obscured further view.
The Japanese Legation supplied a Tokyo cablegram detailing May 27 to 29 naval actions. Russian losses included ships sunk and prisoners taken, with reports of the flagship Gosudaryov and Oslyabla, while Admiral Rosentvensky was reportedly captured or arrived at Vladivostok. The Almaz and Kamchatka engagements near Korea involved heavy fighting and submarine mine effects, with chaotic scenes at Vladivostok as rumors spread.
President Roosevelt signals possible mediation to end the war if assurances satisfy both sides. Japanese envoy Takahira insists peace talks must start with Japan while Cassini pledges the war will continue. Washington weighs offering services as a mediator after Liaoyang crushing defeat.
May 30 Montrose Colorado a cave in at the Gunnison tunnel an expansive U S government irrigation project entombed twenty to twenty five workers rescue operations under way air pumps and pumps continue to operate while a shaft is sunk sixty five feet to reach the buried men efforts halted only by debris removal officials say the cave in was caused by softened earth from Cedar Creek seepage
The French steamer Pro Patrias ran aground twenty five miles from the port in dense fog while bound from St Pierre Miquelon to Halifax with mail and passengers. All hands were landed safely and the hull began taking on water. the vessel is considered a total loss.
Special to The Washington Post. Canton Ohio May 39 Vice President W L Davis and Cashier Corwin D Bachtel of the Canton State Bank, which recently closed, were arrested charged with embezzlement. Affidavits allege they embezzled 915,500 and that 388,000 was taken by the two. Davis, a noted local businessman, and Bachtel, active church worker, deny crooked conduct. Arraignment set for Saturday. both released on bond. The alleged misdeeds led to the Canton bank closing and to the shutdown of the People's Deposit Bank of Mineral City, from which Davis had obtained 50,000 in loans.
Philadelphia reports that Peter H Costello and David J Smyth withdrawn an injunction against Mayor Weaver and new directors after Leader Durham abandoned opposition to the mayor’s appointments. The case was set for argument in Common Pleas Court tomorrow. The mayor attended Memorial Day naval veterans events and municipal duties. Durham had a quiet day meeting organization leaders and visiting Atlantic City.
Special dispatch reports Ottawa plans reduce most infantry regiments from 418 to 298 men except seven in Toronto Montreal Hamilton and Halifax. About ninety four regiments will place around 1000 officers on reserve. Objections anticipated as the militia department faces debate in the House.
On May 20 the four masted schooner Goodwin Stoddard sailed from New York for San Juan carrying a volatile load of gasoline and naphtha in drums and cans, five tons of dynamite, and gunpowder. Old rivermen called the cargo the most dangerous ever to leave New York in a sailing vessel. The captain warned crew members not to smoke or they would be thrown overboard.
Two young lawyers John B Lightfoot Jr and William Cramp Tucker nephews of Judge Beverly T Cramp of the Corporation Commission were arrested and bailed for appearance in court. Police feared violence linked to a statement by A G Lanier denying Royall’s removal and alleging Commission meddling.
Cablegram from Gov Magoon Panama reports E J Bonestell an American Canal employee at Gorgens fell ill with yellow fever on the 3th. Panama administration notes resolutions to pave Panama City streets and a health advisory affecting public works and safety.
Special to The Washington Post from Rishmon Va May 30 reports a grand jury summons to indict Austin Johnson a Black adult confined in Henrico County jail on charges of assaulting Ruth Pinckbeck a white girl age ten. Officials say terror has visibly affected him his complexion has lightened from dark to light brown.
News from the front reports Russians fleeing toward Vladivostok as peace conferences unfold in a high tension climate. The article notes diplomatic maneuvering and growing hostilities across theaters of war.
Special to The Warhingtor Po New York May 3 The wedding tour of Mr and Mrs De Witt Ottman of Albany ended abruptly in New York City when Ottman showed signs of insanity soon after arrival on a night boat The Rev Fred Ottman bridegroom’s brother who performed the ceremony noticed his strange talk and together with the clergymen escorted him to Roosevelt Hospital where his ravings grew more violent The bride, shaken, required medical care but later recovered enough to return to Albany Doctor Gregory in charge of the insane ward declined to discuss the case yesterday, noting Ottman’s serious condition.
Mount Vernon Washington May 3 Congressman FF W Cushman of Tacoma denounces labor violence and bloodshed in a Memorial Day speech. He insists he supports workers but rejects mobs and unlawful action, urging legal restraint and loyalty to the United States amid labor troubles in Tacoma and Bellingham.
A giant elephant named Prince was executed after showing signs of madness. One hundred sixty men used block and tackle for ninety minutes to pull and strangle the animal, driving stakes and heavy ropes around its neck as a group of workers applied force. The incident appears amid an unrelated steamship advertisement mentioning Norfolk and Washington steamboats.
President Roosevelt spoke at the unveiling of Gen Henry Slocum’s statue in Brooklyn on a day long noted for crowd cheers and honors. He urged national unity, praised northern veterans, and warned that a too small navy risks peace and prosperity. The event included ceremonies, a sermon reference, and a large public reception at the Union League Club.
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