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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1904
Page
1
Reports from London and St Petersburg detail heavy Russo Japanese fighting near Mukden with Gen Kuropatkin withdrawing the bulk of his army toward the pass. Japanese forces under Oyama push from Yentai and Pingtaitsze while rumors swirl about leadership changes and resignations.
Dispatch from Liaoyang dated September 8 reports rampant looting as three armies claimed the city on different days. Russians, Chinese soldiers, and later Japanese troops looted shops and homes, destroying food and goods, with Japanese officers troubled by the outbreak. Food remains scarce after the destruction.
London Times cable reports from Tokyo that Rugulans fortified Lingyang near the walled town, forbidding noncombatant Chinese to depart. Many were killed or wounded while a British subject Dr Westwater aided over 200 injured elders and children with Field Marshal Gyama's help. The Russians are censured for forcing civilians to stay in danger as war rages.
Times Cabiegram reports Marshal Oyama says two kinds of dum-dum bullets were found among Russian ammunition at Shao-yang. The wounds suggest use of such bullets, though not yet confirmed. Bullets and photo will be sent to Tokyo.
In Chicago on September 12 non-union workers were assaulted at the stock yards. Annie Cook and Mamie Japwere dragged from a Root street car and beaten before police arrive. Fremont Sloan and Annie Crodone were also struck, with four seriously injured and taken to hospitals as authorities investigate intimidation aims.
Russian cruiser Lena remains in San Francisco harbor amid protests from Japan and U S authorities. The Lena seeks essential boiler and engine repairs with inspectors scheduled to examine her hull. Capt Berlinsky and Russian Consul Kosakevitch assured cooperation, while Washington and Admiral Goodrich monitor the situation. Vessel expected to remain until repairs complete or authorities authorize departure.
The Heraldo reports the Baltic fleet under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky may coal and victual at Corunna longer than allowed, but Spain denies any protest to such halt and reiterates neutrality. Britain watches closely and hopes neutral powers enforce restraint while the fleet heads toward Libau for about a fortnight before Mediterranean voyage.
Capt. Ryan of the Canadian militia arrives in Victoria after months in Tokyo as a representative. He says the Japanese fleet has suffered heavily against Russian ships. Dry docks and repair harbors are full of damaged vessels. A cruiser in the Port Arthur battle lost funnels and suffered many hull wounds. He notes Japan blames poor escorting of transports. Vladivostok raids caused alarm. He contends Russians are now facing seasoned European regiments, not raw Siberian levies.
Russian Special Commission favoring the U S and Britain on absolute and conditional contraband according to AP correspondent. Lamsdorf to present notes to the Emperor. replies expected within the week as the commission concludes its inquiry.
Mrs. Gertrude Rob erts appeared in Police Court amid a Broadway hotel shooting case against Warren J. Ferguson, held without bail until Wednesday as Ferguson’s injuries worsen at New York Hospital. In Havana, Fred Strube waives trial and receives a life sentence for killing his sweetheart last winter. An excursion train offer from B and O BR railroad markets a Sept 16 Washington departure with Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley route stopovers.
Bloodbath aboard a Georgia Southern and Florida train left Jackson Duncan and another white man dead and two Altman brothers wounded. The motive stemmed from long simmering feuds between the Duncans and Altmans, with reports of drunkenness and a deadly dirk attack on Jim Riley.
Guy Va Stillings treasurer of Preferred Mercantile Company is jailed in Boston on postal law violations linked to a "diamond lottery" scheme. He pleads not guilty. case set for one week, $2000 bail. Company, formerly Kansas City based, warranted $1.855 million in five months with forty offices. George E Stillings, president, reportedly away in the West.
United States Senator Charles Dick and his secretary W E Marsh confronted a dog fight between Dick's coach dog and a neighbor's bull terrier in West Hill Akron. Marsh and Dick drew revolvers but hesitated to shoot. coachman Arthur Jeffries intervened with a whip diverting the melee. The bull terrier fled as the crowd watched, and Dick pursued the fleeing dog with his pistol drawn but did not fire.
A collision between Southern Pacific passenger trains at Lawton Nevada west of Reno killed fireman A L Hicks and an unidentified man. Several passengers were injured including Mrs John Swat Ridley Morgan P Campbell Summerfield. The wreck was blamed on disobedience of orders.
Page listings outline reports on Russian forces captured Japan protests Lena affair three killed on a train Maine Republicans gain thirty thousand and various items across pages two four and later including theater notes politics sports and local society gossip with editorial and financial notes monthly and regional updates
Leaders of Kanawha County Republican factions reached a noon agreement to replace both county tickets with a compromise slate. William Muteshead will be county commissioner, J. J. Melton becomes county clerk, and P. Smith is named sheriff. Other nominations are split, with committees to ratify the deal tomorrow.
Washington Post dispatch from Clarksburg W V Sept 12 reports Republicans in the Twelfth Senatorial district split with two nominations for state senator Arthur K Thorn of Clarksburg chosen by regulars backed by Denham Highland faction while Harvey W Harmer the retiring senator led the dissenters Thorn enjoys Hartson ring support while Harmer gains backing from Lewis and Doddridge counties with provisions for Prohibitionists and possible Democrat indorsement. Efforts toward a compromise fail to ease the intense dispute.
The Ottoman Bank notified the American Legation in Constantinople it has 25000 dollars available to settle the American citizen's land claim at Smyrna. The American Bible House in Constantinople is preparing documents on Turkish schools for presentation to the ministry of public instruction.
On September 12 in Sosnowice Russian Poland during the Jewish new year celebrations, mob violence injured Jews and a child with stones and a knife while a rumor spread of a fatal injury. Workmen marched through streets, windows and a synagogue were stoned, doctors refused aid, and troops dispersed the unrest arresting ten rioters.
Detectives traced three men who robbed a Canadian Pacific train near Mission British Columbia to Lynden Washington twelve miles from Bellingham. They traveled on horseback crossing the river near Mission and arriving in Lynden early in the morning with their horses showing the hard ride. Authorities report seven thousand dollars in gold dust and several banknote consignments in the registered letters. A false telegram to the express messenger at Mission helped the robbers learn the safe was not monitored. Also mentions Union Trust & Storage Co savings ads.
Maine's September election results show William T. Cobb winning the governorship by about 30,000 over Cyrus W. Davis. All four Republican congressmen were re elected with majorities between 5,000 and 10,000. Democrats gain slight in legislature. Portland sheriff elected on Prohibition issue. Weather favorable aided large turnout and campaign speeches energized voters.
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