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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
1
A Portland Maine paper explains a recent storm was caused by the arrival Saturday of the hoodoo schooner Donna T Brices. Waterfront residents believed the vessel's arrival foretold rough seas and port trouble, triggering widespread anxiety along the harbor.
The aged King Christian IX of Denmark died at 3:30 PM after showing signs of illness during a Monday luncheon. His death shocks Europe as mourning spreads across courts including Britain, Russia, Norway, and Greece. Frederick, the king's eldest son, will be proclaimed Frederick VIII on Tuesday.
Wilkes-Barre Pa special reports that union officials expect the February 3 conference in New York with anthracite operators to foster lasting peace. The union journal says delegates will listen to reason, act with fidelity, and seek fair justice, aiming to end friction and avoid strikes or lockouts.
Carlisle special report notes the death of Gen Robert M Henderson a Civil War hero and jurist of prominence from the Parkers and Hendersons Scotch Irish families. He died at his estate after two paralytic strokes. Henderson served in the Seventh Pennsylvania Reserves and retired from the Army in 1865.
Domestic misses, labor, crime, and society items span topics from Miss Helen Gould’s $15000 YMCA gift in New York to the Valencia wreck casualties. Reports cover political, legal, and financial matters, including rail and insurance inquiries, court sentences, and notable fatalities and trials across the United States.
King Alfonso and Princess Ena traveled by automobile from Biarritz to San Sebastian with the princess’s mother, where the royal mother warmly received the intended bride.
Reports from St Petersburg describe ongoing unrest as mutineers and loyal forces clash around the Valdivostok fortress. News notes arrests, arms seizures, and a widening crackdown, with officials worried by terrorist plots and conspiracies linked to Moscow and Tsarskoe Selo.
Chicago special reveals Dowie will allocating 95 percent of an estimated 21 million estate to Zion City Corporation with 2.5 percent to educational settlements and city improvements. Two percent goes to Mrs Jane Dowie and Gladstone Dowie, with provisions for a successor and debts to be paid. Speicher poised to lead Zion when Dowie’s illness incapacitates him, while Mrs Dowie directs property transfer to the general account. Zion faces a critical juncture as leaders promise long hours and steady work to weather the crisis.
Report from St. Petersburg indicates a revolutionary group informed authorities that a recent assault targeted Colonel Lisovski, commander of the Seventy-eighth Infantry Division, in Petisa. The gendarmerie chief Colonel Prosorovski received word of the incident and its mistaken aim.
Washington reports foreign commerce reached about 2.807 billion dollars in 1905, with total imports and exports rising from 2.307 billion in 1900. Including Hawaii and Porto Rico, trade nears 2.9 billion, up about 400 million from five years prior and 1.2 billion from ten years ago. December exports hit nearly 200 million, the highest monthly total before 1905.
The Senate Commerce Committee, via Mr. Frye of Maine, reports in favor of a joint resolution extending one year for completing the Potomac River bridge and approaches at Washington. The 1905 extension to February 12, 1906 may not delay opening. officials say 1906 work remains heavy on approaches, especially the steel and concrete bridge over the Washington channel.
The Philippine government authorizes the sale of one million dollars in gold public improvement bonds under congressional act of February 6, 1905. Bonds are redeemable after ten years at the Philippine government's pleasure, payable in the Treasury of the United States, with 4 percent interest. Bids due to the Bureau of Insular Affairs by 3 PM on February ts.
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee heard supporters for Senator Overman’s bill to create a commission expanding American markets in the Orient. Figures included Overman, Melanin, William Whitlam Jr., and Dr J F Crowell. Bowdoin benefits from Wing's $50 endowment for a mathematics college. The House passed the Urgent Deficiency Bill with an eight hour law carveout for the Isthmus of Panama. Taft defended the fiscal accord with Panama. The Isthmian Canal Commission urged a lock canal. Unveiling ceremonies planned for McClellan monument October 18 in Washington. Imperial Chinese Commission guests hosted by Secretary Root. House Democrats filibustered against a bill affecting the Eight-Hour law in the Panama Canal Zone. Theodore Shonts notes a $12,000 annual salary from Clover Leaf Railroad. Roosevelt publicizes Mor gan’s claim of bribe offers by a Beef Trust attorney in Chicago. The Roosevelts announce the marriage of their son to Congressman Longworth. Taft updates Insular Affairs on coal lands purchase for U S use in the Far East. The Philippine Commission plans to sell $1,000,000 in 4 percent bonds. The Commission weighs the bid of the White railroads.
A devastating fire at the Ric Hotel on Middlesex Street Lowell began around 2 AM and quickly engulfed multiple floors. More than 20 guests were injured and several people were unaccounted for as firefighters battled the flames. some victims were moved to St John’s Hospital. Two unknown women were later seen leaving the burning building amid fears of further casualties. The four story brick hotel, opposite the Middlesex Street Station, catered mainly to commercial travelers.
Rare jewels in unique designs are being set for Miss Alice Roosevelt s wedding gifts at Tiffanys Forest Hill plant. The largest presents include a magnificent silver service ordered by the Rough Riders Association and a 22 karat gold Krag Jorgensen rifle modeled as a full working replica to be presented by officers of the US Army. Additional pieces include a pearl collar valued at about 31000 with two diamond pendants and two bowknots, plus lockets. gifts likely ordered by War Secretary William H Taft. Sister Carew and Mrs Douglas Roosevelt are also having jewelry made. many gifts arranged by notable New York Washington and Cleveland residents.
Havana reports the senate unanimously approves a $25,000 gift to wed Miss Alice Roosevelt, honoring Theodore Roosevelt and his daughter. Senators from Liberal, independent parties back the measure as a sign of Cuba’s appreciation, with General Cisneros urging acclamation. House action expected to follow.
A Florida Alabama dispatch reports 16 year old Grady Miller son of Dr L Miller was shot and killed by a black porter at the Lake View Hotel in Montgomery. No eye witnesses exist though pistol shots were heard and a search for four black suspects followed.
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