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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
32
The Imperial press critiques the armistice process yet Russians and Japanese lean toward peace. Tokyo’s stance prompts worry of a radical flare up, while Moscow papers praise Roosevelt mediation and the possibility of ending bloodshed. Count Tolstoi laments war’s inevitability if social systems stay unchanged.
The Post salutes a notable return to the White House with a suggestion to mark the event. Local readers are reminded of the National Capital’s importance as Lang de Altoona and South Negley Avenue figures reflect on a momentous occasion.
Fragmentary health office record lists names ages and addresses with uncertain spellings and dates. It mentions Gorelin Govt Hosp Inaeue and others with ages like 50 and 79, plus locations such as Providence St and Ivy City, lacking clear dates or full details.
The Westington Post announces that notices of marriage and birth will be transmitted at no extra charge to a wide array of morning newspapers including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald and Post-Standard, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post-Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer on application.
Tokyo observers report no public clue to the Portsmouth peace agreement terms including Sakhalin division and indemnity waiver. Despite uncertainty many fear concessions by Japan, while the press and Diet may attack if results disappoint. Public mood shows relief hostilities ended, soldiers to return, yet no displays or protests occur.
An American fakir entertained Russia and Japan at the Portsmouth hotel by posing as an English admirer of both nations. He offered a “song of peace” to M. Witte, then pressed for money, and later claimed to be an Englishman ready to perform a “song of victory” for Baron Komura. The incident highlights his opportunistic charm and audacious requests.
Letters to the editor praise Theodore Roosevelt for his role in Portsmouth and urge a grand return celebration at the White House. Frederick A. Johnson of Washington and Robert M. McWadh argue the president earned peace through skill and persistence, calling for a public display of national gratitude.
Read Kissingen Bavaria Aug 3 Ambassador Tower received telegram from Emperor William expressing great joy at the President's splendid success and praising untiring efforts in a noble cause. Movements of ocean steamers list arrivals and sailings from Liverpool and other ports with multiple ships noted.
Mount Lebanon New York August 31 peace convention hosted by the Shakers featured Walter S Logan and other dignitaries urging arbitration reducing armaments and making waterways neutral. A forecast cited an army of all nations serving The Hague tribunal within two generations to maintain peace. Correspondence praised Roosevelt for peaceful progress.
Delegates from Pennsylvania and others argued against the new rates system at an Open Meeting in Put-In-Bay Ohio. The discussion centered on preserving fraternal features while ensuring the order’s financial stability and future survival amid proposed changes.
Eight members of the Louisville club were injured when a trolley struck their wagonette en route from the ball park to a hotel in Kansas City. Kenna suffered a left arm fracture and other injuries, Clay and Brashear were bruised, Wilbur back sprain, and several others sustained cuts, sprains, or bruises. The team proceeded to Toledo on a late train, with the secretary stating none could play for several days and replacements needed for the upcoming week.
Juliet Fox and Frank Ogse, Hungarian elopers from South Bethlehem, were arrested yesterday near Market Street station as they rode toward New York to wed. They returned to South Bethlehem this morning on the 9.80 train. Juliet planned to wait until eighteen while Frank vowed to seek his father’s consent for an immediate marriage.
Jacob Mueller aged 83 dies in Cleveland Ohio today from apoplexy. He once served as lieutenant governor of Ohio and as consul general to Frankfort on the Main under President Cleveland. A German immigrant who arrived in 1457, he later became a successful Cleveland businessman. Additional notices: Francisco Tamagno, tenor, dies in Varese Italy. John M Robb, theatrical manager, dies in Memphis. Charles Dewey, brother of Admiral George Dewey, dies in Montpelier Vermont aged 79, former president of National Life Insurance Company and State senator from Washington County, 1868, and State Comptroller 1882-84.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports higher injuries from July Fourth celebrations with 104 cases this year and 4904 nonfatal injuries. Tetanus deaths total 87 and other fatalities 93. The article cites blank cartridge accidents and facial disfigurements, calling the year better than prior ones. Tolstoi in the Times argues the will of God as mankind’s welfare as remedy.
Bill Skidmore of Brooklyn takes over the Subway Tavern from Joe Johnson, ending a venture linked to Bishop Potter’s temperance push. The project failed due to excessive publicity, regulatory evasion by rivals, location woes, and waning interest among workers and patrons, with $316,000 invested and $6,000 more raised before closure.
Acting chief Capt KIntyre reports a cable from Col Edwards saying Secretary Taft and the party left Manila at noon aboard the transport Logan bound for Hongkong. All are well including Mrs Fred Du Bois who has recovered from injuries after a carriage accident. The party will sail on the Korea at Hongkong noon Sept 6 and skip Honolulu on the rapid trip to San Francisco, with mail to Honolulu held at San Francisco.
The President signed an executive order making Washington Navy Yard workers exempt from Labor Day on September 4. The law designating the first Monday of September as a public holiday did not apply to Navy Yard employees paid by the day, but the new order puts them on the same footing as other Washington government workers.
Official yellow fever bulletin through 6 p m shows 44 new cases today, 1,919 total, 277 deaths. six new foci, reports mention Italian concealment, coroner inquest, and downtown predominance. President Roosevelt commends New Orleans. Pensacola notes dengue suspicion by Dr Guiteras. Gulf Coast cases under watch. Natchez reports mild fever with no new cases. Also mentions Callan property sale agents and purchaser.
Miss Helen Louis accuses Rev J Howard Hand pastor of Rye New York First Methodist of hugging and making improper remarks. A meeting of church elders was summoned to examine the charges after Mrs Louis and the Ladies Aid Society received her statement. Louis says he forced the girl to return her picture and notes there may be legal action.
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