07 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
In Reading on December 7, authorities found charred remains of John Reedy, a Civil War veteran, and his daughter Elien in the ashes of their two story Neversink Mountain house. The fire’s cause remains unknown and the pair had vanished prior to discovery.
The Senate opened with rapid bill referrals including Foraker and Gallinger measures on railroad rate regulation and merchant marine subsidies. In the House, four and three quarter hours of canal debate preceded final passage of a 16.5 million dollar canal appropriation amid criticism of expenditure estimates and canal commission management.
Philadelphia report notes counsel for Henry Lear, ex-president of a defunct Doylestown bank, arguing for a new trial before U S District Judge McPherson. Thompson opposes. judge takes papers and reserves decision. Other items include a New York voting case, a Paris divorce pleadings, a Paris death claim, a Pennsylvania pheasant fine, and Panama’s Governor Magcon heading to the United States.
St. Petersburg reports that Lieutenant General Sakharoff, former war minister, was shot dead while visiting Saratoff to quell riots. The killing sparks fears of unrest, eroding Count Witte's grip and signaling liberal demands for his resignation as telegraph and labor tensions rise.
A Zemstvo conference delegation tells the premier universal suffrage is essential to save the country from ruin, though they admit it conflicts with their interests. They accuse the reactionaries of seeking to push Tsarist stances and promise a note from Count Witte on the matter tomorrow.
Messy dispatches recount mutinous troops shot by Cossacks in Kiev and a tale of shanghaied Edward Casey returning to Philadelphia with a broken arm. Other items note Mary Rogers awaiting execution in Vermont and a five day passenger crash siege in Kansas, plus emigration concerns and a tax ruling against Western Union.
Albert T. Patrick was sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of Wit h Rice. After a final plea to the court and appeals filed to the United States Supreme Court, the decision was pronounced by Justice Ray in the criminal branch of the state supreme court. Patrick was to be executed starting January and was taken back to Sing Sing.
The coal output for December shows an increase of 267 515 tons over November, totaling 4 a ton. For the first 11 months of the year the production reached 58 05.S58 jenr, up by 3 585 719 tons from the prior year. A Spanish steamer Altamira, Captain Bithas, is reported missing and considered lost, with Lloyds listing it as missing.
Coverage outlines the life insurance probe with Chauncey M. Depew resigning as director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. It details testimony on the Security Mutual Life of Binghamton and its agency plan, stock allocations, and executive pay arrangements amid investigations. The article also notes potential resignations at New York Life and leadership changes at HSBL Claflin Company.
A 13 year old girl, Etta Allen, was shot by her playmate Braiard Te Pi in a tragic kitchen yard accident. The injury to her iris and face was severe and doctors fear for her life as authorities investigate the incident in the neighborhood.
Great excitement grips San Domingo as men take up arms amid stalled talks between President Morales and Vice President Caceres. No agreement reached yet, but observers expect a quiet settlement of the dispute.
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