26 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
1
In New Orleans at the Utmost Auditorium veterans gather for the Confederacy’s revival with portraits of leaders on display. General Stephen D. Lee, commander in chief, addresses attendees about what they must consider as they honor the South’s past and its memory. Continuous coverage continues on the second page.
Baby Virginia Bowman aged about one, rescued from the San Francisco earthquake by nurse Rose McLean, arrived in Cincinnati with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bowman. They recalled the pillow shelter that saved her as the Hotel Ranolph endured shocks and a later Bay crossing to Oakland amid fires and hysteria.
Reports say anarchists may threaten May 1 with forty bombs carried into Paris by Spanish and Swiss groups. Government readies mass protection with 2000 troops at the Grand Palace basement and infantry and cavalry at key centers. President Fallieres, cabinet, and police chiefs hold frequent talks as labor unrest grows with 40,000 miners on strike and printers amid protests.
A dispatch to The Tribune from Aldershot says General French's first division is instructed to mobilize in anticipation of serious developments in South Africa. The note places the move as a precaution by Britain amid the rising conflict.
In London the House of Commons faced a dramatic disturbance during James Keir Hardie’s suffrage motion as suffragist women in the gallery shouted divide and waved a Vote for women banner. Police arrived to clear the gallery amid protests, and Hardie’s motion was talked out.
Brigadier General Edward Wellman Serrell, famed civil and military engineer, dies in New York at age 80. He surveyed the Isthmian canal routes for the government, built the Hoosac Tunnel, and planned the Niagara Suspension Bridge. He received three congressional thanks, nine medals, and was a fellow of the American Academy of Sciences.
Speaker Cannon predicted Congress would adjourn between mid June and August 1 after noting unfinished work. He said appropriation bills are advancing in the House but Senate action is lacking. If a railroad rate bill clears by May 1 it would still require about six weeks to complete remaining tasks.
In Rome on April 25 the College of Cardinals attended a dinner hosted by American Ambassador to Italy Mr. White and his wife in honor of Archbishop Ireland. Cardinals Vincenzo Vannutelli Satelli Mathia and Maternelli sat at the table, seen as a sign of improving Vatican Quirinal relations.
Herrmann secured a franchise deal valued at 380000, reportedly meeting conditions to ensure long term access and secured rights for the project. The agreement focuses on financial terms and binding commitments.
Testimony before the Drake Committee alleges an agreement with August Herrmann to secure a Cincinnati telephone franchise for 50 000. Downey and Kincon testified that Brackett and Cincinnati Bridge contracts totaled 374 100 with 85 and 3 of 95 jobs. County figures show Democratic Indiana commissioners and potential pool amid ongoing bridge probes.
In St Petersberg on April 25 a draft of Russia's Fundamental Law sparks sharp opposition across parties. Liberals, Black Hundreds and Social Revolutionists denounce the measure while fears grow of a new underground uprising as Parliament convenes. Pro-Democrat groups had struggled to organize but a broad movement now emerges.
In Chicago April 25 involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were started against John Alexander Dowie before Judge K M Landis. Creditors including Ransom F. Walker guardian of Ethel Foley and conservator of William Foley claim about 7 million dollars with transfers alleged to favor Margaret H. Fielder and James H. Hirsch. Assets estimated at two to two and a half million. liabilities unknown. Hearing set for next Monday morning. The case may disrupt Zion City and raises knotty legal questions. In Rockford the Dowie injunction was continued to May for a hearing by Judges Wright Frost and Donnelly with location undecided.
Emma Irwin or Stevenson attempted suicide at the Merwin House 26 East Sixth Street. Patrol 1 responders found a quantity of tincture of iodine involved. Police report says the act was prompted by a love affair. she was taken to City Hospital and later requested to be left alone before consenting to treatment.
A Sofia dispatch states General Petroff the Bulgarian premier and foreign minister aim to secure European powers consent and support for full independence and elevating Bulgaria to a kingdom.
Washington April 25 members of the House lauded the American farmer for untiring energy devotion and patriotism while considering the agricultural appropriation bill. The praise also extended to the American hen with Iowa representative Dawson commending the bird's industry and usefulness.
About 100 union men armed with revolvers and clubs descended on the Pinedale washery in Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Workers fled for safety as the mob demanded action. State Constabulary protection has been requested.
A 3:15 PM tremor lasting about a minute shook San Francisco and was felt in Oakland and Berkeley. One woman, Annie Whittaker, 25, died when a chimney toppled from a weakened home on Shotwell Street. Damage was mainly to frail, burned structures. Oakland and Berkeley felt only brief, slight shaking.
San Francisco reports a peaceful night with patrols in burned districts and few incidents. The Citizens' Food Committee fed 349 440 people citywide while bakeries reopened and meat stocks were replenished. concerns focus on preventing unequal food distribution.
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