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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1906

Page

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Morocco Conference Tenses Ahead as Russia Backs Police Plan

At Algeciras the Russian delegation issued a detailed exposé favoring France and Spain to manage the forthcoming Moroccan police force, with Britain and Portugal endorsing the view while Italy reserves final approval. German delegates threaten dilatory tactics, hoping France errs. France asserts readiness for mobilization and ample shoe stocks for troops.

Algeciras Morocco France Spain Italy You Tattenbach Henry White United States

Tahiti Tidal Warning Doubts Cataclysm Claims

San Francisco reports that claims of massive loss of life and $5 million in property from a Tahiti tsunami are denied by Oceanic Steamship official F S Samuels. He says cocoanut groves in higher ground survived and Tahiti faces no widespread starvation.

San Francisco Tahiti F. S. Samuels John D. Spreckels Oceanic Steamship Company Samuels

Twenty Four Implicated in Humboldt Murder Case

Sioux Falls police arrested twenty men and four women on suspicion of involvement or knowledge of the disappearance and presumed murder of Christopher Sven, a Humboldt area farmer who vanished weeks ago, sparking a sensational local case.

Sioux Falls Christopher Sven Humboldt Ane

Millie Schooner Wrecks Off Cross Island Ledge

The schooner Millie from Parrsboro N S wrecked in strong seas at Cross Island ledge near Machiasport Maine. Captain Gibson and two mates survived a brutal fight with the surf and secured a rescue by another schooner after the ship broke apart. One of four stokers drowned when thrown overboard. The four crewmen left aboard refused to abandon ship.

Machiasport Ihae Millie Parrsboro N. S Stachins Bay Gibson Cook Cross Island Ledge

Meridian Tornado Casualties Rise to Twenty six Dead

Meridian Mississippi reports twenty six dead and forty six injured from Friday evening tornado. Relief efforts mobilize carpenters and volunteers as convicts are requested to assist debris removal and the general relief committee seeks outside financial aid. Also noted: Michigan Jamestown exposition commission arrives in Norfolk to inspect site and a Pittsburg real estate agent, Frank B Barr, commits suicide in Kansas City amid health concerns. Prince Tsai Tse and sixteen Chinese imperial commissioners visit Minneapolis.

Meridian Miss Vardaman Michigan State Commission Norfolk Michigan Fair Grounds Kansas City Frank B. Barr Pittsburg Prince Tsai Tse Imperial Chinese Commission Minneapolis

Lincoln Birthplace Farm to Become National Park

The Lincoln Farm in Hardin County Kentucky near Hodgenville is being acquired by the Lincoln Farm association led by Missouri Governor Folk as president. The 1809 birth cabin on the knoll beside the present house will be restored on the historic Nolin Creek site after the family moved to Knob Creek about four years later.

Lincoln Lincoln Farm Association Folk of Missouri Hardin County Hodgensville Nolin Creek Knob Creek

Hawaii Delegate Proposes $200000 to Ex Queen Liliuokalani

The excerpt notes five missing and total deaths estimated at fifty after a recent storm. Delegate Kalanianaole of Hawaii introduces a bill to pay ex Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii $200000 in satisfaction of her claims against the United States.

Washington Mareh Kalanianaole Hawaii Lilioukalani Tawaui United States

Free Trade Bill Aims for Philippines Access

Representative Birdsall of Iowa introduced a bill proposing absolute free trade between the United States and the Philippines after July 1, 1900. The measure seeks tariff-free commerce and broad market access.

Philippines Washington Birdsall Iowa United States

Notice of Masonic First Degree Meeting

Notice for A F and A M work this evening in the First degree at 7:30. Full attendance is desired. Please be there John H Steck W M.

John H. Steck W. M

Ohio House Debuts Fourteen Insurance Bills by Stewart

Fourteen bills regulating insurance companies doing business in Ohio were introduced by Representative Stewart in the Ohio House. The funeral of former Governor Hoge was held in Austin Texas with a large attendance from across the state. The Kankakee city council approved a curfew ordinance after a two year dispute.

Ohio Stewart Hoge Austin Tex Texas Kankakee

Open session Thursday eight p m debate and chapel notice

Curtain rises tonight at 8 15 p m for local events. Open session rescheduled to Thursday at 8 p m. Various residents depart visit return move or host in coming days with brief notes on travel health and family events.

J. T. Matthews Kansas City Columbia Pharmacy Graham

California Drinks Sold For Two Bits Asks For Pennies

In Washington March 6 Bonynge of Colorado moved to amend nickel and penny coinage. Adams of Pennsylvania opposed, calling it a work for mints and mocking California for small coins. Shackleford attacked Speaker Cannon’s power, praising Europe’s authority but condemning the speaker. A statehood bill’s passage and a pure food bill progress were noted after eight hours of committee work.

Washington Bonynge Colorado Adams Pennsylvania California Shackleford Missouri House House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Senate

Lawmakers Debate Heyburn Bill Provisions With House Committee

The passage describes amendments adding Heyburn bill provisions and committee member input. Only three members opposed the bill Rep Adamson Georgia Bartlette Georgia and Russell Texas arguing it would surrender state police powers to the national government.

Heyburn House Adamson Georgia Bartlett Russell Texas

Chicago Market Report 1906 Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Chicago markets show strong cattle and lamb demand with receipts around 4500 cattle and 16000 sheep. Hog trade mixed with lighter early sales and prices near 6.40 to 6.60 for heavy grades, while natives and western stockers price around 3.40 to 6.25. Market tone varies from strong to weak across categories, with official receipts yesterday at 507 hogs and 10546 shipments.

Chicago

Will Rule Out Corporations In Campaign Funding

Washington March 6 The house committee on the election of president and vice president and members of congress will take up bills prohibiting corporate contributions to campaign funds and requiring publicity in all money matters affecting elections. Ex Rep Perry Belmont and Charles B Hughes may attend. Senator Clapp met the president over Hepburn rate issues and coast defense plans were sent to congress by President Roosevelt.

Washington House Committee Congress Gaines West Department of Commerce and Labor Martin Clapp White House Dolliver Hess Roosevelt Board of Army and Navy Manila Bay Pearl Harbor Guantanamo Guam San Juan Honolulu Panama Canal

Not So Bad as Was Expected in Trondhjem

Report from Trondhjem Norway dated March 6 notes eleven fishing boats already returning. The brief dispatch suggests conditions were tougher than hoped but outcomes seem manageable for the fleet and local shore side crews.

Trondhjem Norway

Bomb Hidden in Hair Marks Terror Attempt in Moscow

Reports from Moscow detail a failed assassination attempt on Vicw Admiral Doubasel governor general of Moscow and empire council member. A woman hid a small bomb in her hair at the chancellery but was stopped. identity not confirmed.

Moscow Vicw Doubasel Council of the Empire Chouknin Assi Choukoin

Stowaways Fight on Italia in Jersey City Dock

Eight Italian stowaways held in the Italia’s coal bunkers broke loose and charged crew with stilettos as the steamer rested at a Jersey City dock. Police intervened. the captured men were recaptured and jailed. They face return to Palermo by the steamship line.

New York Jersey City Palermo Steamship Company

Senator Clark Wins Suit Over Montana Land Patents

Washington March 6 United States Senator Clark of Montana won in the Supreme Court a case the government sought to cancel patents to 11 400 acres of public lands in Montana argued to be fraudulently secured The opinion was delivered by Justice Holmes and upheld the circuit court of appeals Justices Harlan and Brown dissented

Clark Beate Washington United States Clark Montana Supreme Court of the United States Holmes Circuit Court of Appeals Harlan and Brown

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