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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
1
A collage of short items spans nations and topics from rheumatism germ talk to Straw hat fashion and a wave of world events. Highlights include university honors for K S Inui, Peruvian Brazil Pan American talk, Gero Nimmo Apache show contract, seismic activity near Atlantic Michigan, and stocky summaries of politics, crime, and disasters.
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train derailed near Union Station when a broken switch caused a smoking car to derail and strike a line of box cars. Eight passengers were killed and 22 injured as two coaches and the smoker were destroyed. Mr. Coleman died when a hot water heater was hurled through the car. Identification of the dead was delayed due to severe disfigurement.
Reports from Chiapas indicate a broad uprising against President Estrada Cabrera. General Barillas crosses the Mexican border with 200 cavalry and 700 rifles toward Quetzalango, while General Castillo seizes Ocos with 500 men. The steamer Empire State carried insurgents and rifles to Ocos to arm rebels.
Illinois coal operators yield to miners demand for the 1903 wage scale and plan to resume mining with union men by early next week. Miners will cover shot firers wages, seek repeal of the law by the next legislature, and indemnify operators for losses from pit committee strikes. The union guarantees no further strikes and will oversee miner conduct.
Washington reports the special House committee continued its inquiry into the government hospital for the insane. Dr. R W Blackburn the institution's pathologist for 22 years said he has performed 2095 autopsies. Questions from Representatives touched on timing of autopsies and whether death occurred before or after dissection.
Telegrams from social democratic groups push the Duma toward an offensive program and a constitutional assembly. Rumors say former Finance Minister Shipoff is summoned to Peterhof to meet with Emperor Nicholas about forming a new cabinet, though he resists becoming premier.
Washington report states Senator Culberson's judiciary committee favors a bill making it a felony for government officers to divulge information gained in official duties that could affect soil product prices before publication. Violations carry up to ten years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000. Penalties also apply to using such information for speculation.
The United States Supreme Court ordered Hamilton County Tennessee sheriff, nine deputies, and seven local citizens to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt for allegedly conniving at or taking part in the unlawful hanging of Ed Johnson on March 19, marking the court’s first explicit step to punish lynching in the nation.
A delegation of leading chamber of deputies and senate members visited the Bardo palace on Monday night and presented Princess Ena of Battenberg with a formal address of welcome on behalf of the Spanish nation. The gesture signals Spain’s cordial reception of the foreign princess, who is to be the future queen of Spain.
Washington senators debated the railroad rate bill, heard Senator Kittredge defend a sea level canal, and received three democratic speeches on canal supply purchases abroad before focusing the rest of the session on the post office appropriation bill.
Washington Senator Gearin reported from the committee on pensions a bill to raise monthly pensions to ten dollars for soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Indian wars now on the rolls.
David Rankin, a St. Louis millionaire, plans a $2,000,000 gift to establish an industrial school in the city. Rankin expressed regret that the philanthropy became public knowledge and said he hopes the project will advance education and employment prospects.
The cruiser yacht Mayflower, currently at the Washington navy yard, will be used by President Roosevelt and his party for their voyage from Washington to Portsmouth, Virginia, and return. The arrangement places the Mayflower at the center of the presidential travel plan with the navy involved in the logistics.
The McGovern Britt fight went ten rounds at Madison Square Garden with no decision under the rules. However many observers believed McGovern had the better of the contest.
Oroville reports that an enormous snowstorm grips the nearby mountain region with drifts up to 15 feet deep. Streams freeze, leaving miners without running water as conditions worsen across the area.
Brussels reports the chamber of deputies now has 9 government supporters and 74 opposition members, reducing the government majority from prior levels to 12. The result follows national elections shaping current political power balance.
Ruhlin of Akron and Sandy Ferguson of Boston fought six rounds to a draw at the Marlborough Athletic club Tuesday night. Both heavyweights displayed steady jabs and solid defense but neither could land a decisive blow in the six round bout. The crowd saw a balanced contest with neither boxer gaining a clear edge.
Washington reports Senator Hepburn, seriously ill for five weeks, has improved considerably in recent days. Doctors express guarded optimism that his condition will continue to improve and stabilize.
Chicago defeated Minnesota 82 to 44 on Northrop field in a delayed meet. Chicago claimed the win through strong field events while Minnesota swept the track events.
In Paris the prince and princess of Wales, the Grand Duke Vladimir of Prussia, Princess Ludwig, Alfonso of Bavaria, and Prince Andrew of Greece depart for Madrid to attend King Alfonso’s wedding.
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