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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
6
A mass meeting in Osaka denounces the Russia Japan peace as humiliating and argues for breaking the treaty. They call for the government to resign, blaming the Mikado era crisis on the peace and urging martial law consideration and imperial judgment on cabinet resignations.
The Sept B discussion in Manchuria centers on which station would transfer control of a key railway to Japan. Unclear whether Kuang-chenge-tse or Chantufu as the turnover point could grant Japan full control of routes to Kirin province and trade access from Harbin area.
Fragmentary licensed marriages listed with names and pairs, followed by multiple obituary notices. Entries include Crocker, Scott, Weeks with ages and funeral details, addresses in Washington DC and Kentucky, interments at Congressional and Rock Creek Cemeteries, amid scattered formatting and OCR artifacts.
A garbled Heath Office record lists numerous individuals with ages and locations, many mis-spelled and mixed with hospital affiliations. The text references Viola Avams, Nolan a court ew, Annie Crawfort, Lertrum Crocktr, Randolph Bils, Vinia Harsten, Rewie Lewie, Thomas C Magafin, Derid Morrison, Alice Price Friedmen, Freericka Reich, Viola Springman, Wyre edle Summers, Memié Vogt, Linde Weet, Peter Wilniawe, and others with hospitals and ages, plus a note about marriage and death notices inverted to The Washington Post and listed newspapers for possible republication. The overall content is erratic OCR with no clear valid event.
An OCR fragment lists undertakers and embalmers with addresses in Washington. W R Speare at 940 F Street NW, J William Lee and F D R Harvey’s Sons at 1328 Fourteenth Street NW, John R Wright Co at 1337 Tenth Street NW, and George P Zurhorst as undertaker and embalmer. The ad mentions chapel use and telephone numbers.
From Portsmouth New Hampshire August 30 a report states the formation of Japan’s possession of the Chinese Eastern Railroad below Kwangchongsu involves Russia paying China about 76 million dollars. The note highlights Chinese interest in the railroad and suggests Chun was remunerated. The session on the railroad matter is described as settled between Japan and China.
News reports from New York say Baron Komura’s departure to Japan next Thursday remains uncertain after a medical consultation reveals possible gall bladder issues and congestive infection. Dr. William B. Pritchard notes the condition. M Witte and Baron Rosen’s reception at the exchange is canceled at envoys’ request. Witte plans to sail home tomorrow. both envoys visited an art gallery after West Point.
Russian peace plenipotentiaries Witte and Hueuen visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as guests of J. Pierpont Morgan aboard the Corsair. They were greeted by Gen. Mite and cavalry, reviewed the cadet corps, then dined at Morgan's Highland Falls estate.
New York September 11 minister Takahira denied any knowledge of an appointment to St. Petersburg. A member of the Japanese mission said the post was unlikely due to his heart malady from which he was operated on last year. He may take a long rest after treaty details are settled.
Dispatches from Baku dated Sept 11 report more orderly control with no new fires and troops guarding oil fields. elsewhere disturbances spread across the Caucasus with annual production about 506 million pounds, as oil firms seek a 20 year interest free loan to cover losses from the Baku catastrophe and government guarantees for restored order. Oil men in Nizhny Novgorod and Astrakhan fear attacks on stored stocks and urge protective action.
Reported plan for a September 12 armistice meeting between Manchurian commander Maj Gen Ovanovski and Japanese representatives led by Gen Fukushima to negotiate terms. Skirmishes in Manchuria noted on September 9 as Russian infantry attempted an attack but were repelled. The Gazette cites alleged use of dum-dum bullets and Red Cross abuses amid broader war-crime claims. Vessels carrying contraband may be seized until exchange of peace treaty ratifications between St. Petersburg and Tokyo.
United States Consul Gracey reports a conversation with Lao Tsung yao, chief Chinese foreign affairs official, about Manchuria becoming an experimental province for reforms. Lao urged using Manchuria to test reforms such as opening trade and monetary changes, and the viceroy may memorialize the throne. Also note a Himalayan avalanche kills Lieut. Bache per telegram from the Swiss expedition.
The Bureau of Labor report finds cost of living rising faster than wages. It notes shorter hours and slightly higher pay, with food prices like flour lard and beef rising sharply. Comparison from 1904 to 1908 shows overall earnings down while food prices stayed up.
Louis James delivered a superb individual performance in Virginius at the National in Sheridan Knowles' all act tragedy. The play, once linked with McCullough, drew strong audience response as James commanded the stage with an imposing presence and rich, musical cadence. Supporting players Charles Stedman, James A Young, Norman Hackett, and Ophie James offered solid turns, while the ensembles fell short of expectations.
A Boston meeting of fifteen Royal Arcanum lodge representatives voted to resist the Putla-Bsay Convention decision on higher assessments. The committee called for broad discussion and plans to seek cooperation from other jurisdictions and to pursue joint actions. A subcommittee will attend a New York conference soon.
Chicago Sept 11 Open revolt by three major Chicago locals the ice wagon drivers van workers and brick sand and terrazzo teams vote to repudiate the Philadelphia international convention election and withhold support from President Shea and the executive board. The four thousand member bloc moves to withdraw allegiance while the rest of the union sees internal strife.
An elevated train crash near Fifty-third Street caused a spectacular derailment. Conductor Johnson and guards led rescue efforts as passengers were thrown from cars and a second car disintegrated in the street. Police pursued multiple crew members amid conflicting accounts of the switch signal and speed. Seventy feet from the head was found, with eight dead and many wounded.
Lawrence Browne a Batavia youth, and Florence Hargraves a chorus girl wed in Guthrie Okla after a champagne dinner. President Roosevelt ordered Browne discharged from the Interior Department where he served about a month as an inspector. Browne, son of a prominent Batavia man, faced resignation when the affair was disclosed. The couple then traveled to Muskogee where Browne learned of the President's order.
Berkeley reports the death of Senora Miranda widow of Gen Jose Marta Miranda once in Maximilian's army and later Cuba banishment. Born Madrid 1834, she was a noted figure in Mexican politics. Ithaca notes the death of Mrs Virginis Henry Beasley granddaughter of Patrick Henry at 89 in State Hospital Wilara. Boston reports the sudden death of Deputy Police Chief Whittemore of Cacoola Love in Boston while visiting a nephew.
A reader letter from Melrose praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a kidney remedy. The note cites personal illness, trial of the tonic, rapid improvement, doctor’s confirmation, and endorsement urging others to try the product. Offers a free sample and a book, with availability of regular and large bottles at drug stores.
The review lauds Farley the Sailor and Wayne Arey in a lively stage show with strong supporting turns by Eugene Ford and the Hermens. It notes a well mounted production with bright street scenes and a brisk musical farce full of energetic numbers and broad comedy delivered by two Dutch roles, amid a bustling cast and novelty acts.
Chicago council committee invites street railways to a conference as Mayor Dunne’s contract plans falter. A misfiring transport epidemic is hinted at, with emphasis on aid and boosted payrolls as firms await decisions.
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