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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

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Vatican clash over church separation in Spain tops Cortes agenda

The Spanish Cortes reopens amid a brewing conflict between the Vatican and the liberal Dominguez cabinet led by Aberal Lopez Dominguez. The dispute centers on civil marriages and cemetery control, signaling a potential future clash over church state ties while Rome’s stance remains unclear. Comte de Romanones backs a firm, liberal line against papal demands.

Ind Vatican Liberac Maral Lopez Dominguez Spain France Atican Aberal Dominguez Binet Comte de Romanones Stice Dominguez Min

Alternation of Liberal and Catholic Principles in Spain

A historical overview of Vatican and Spanish parish relations from 1868 to post 1876, detailing the shift from a Catholic state to broader liberal rights, and the ongoing disputes over cemeteries civil marriages education and the status of religious congregations under evolving constitutional orders. The piece notes the concordat of 1851 and the clash over civil versus canon law in marriages.

Spain Vatican Senor Sagusta

Rockefeller disclaimer misquoted in Cleveland report

Cleveland October 12. John J. Rockefeller disavows remarks attributed to him in a Recent Interview printed by the Khetana Vlain-Dealer. W S Couch, who authored the article, states the phrase about the French people is a misprint and that the error appeared in the paper during editing.

Cleveland John J. Rockefeller Khetana Vlain-Dealer W. S. Couch Roper

Woods He Stole Gas Case Upheld By Supreme Court

Isaac Woods, proprietor of a Chicago dancing academy, was convicted of stealing gas from the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co by removing meters and using rubber hose. The supreme court affirmed the penitentiary crime, holding continued gas stealing as a penitentiary offense. sentence an indefinite term in Joliet.

Springfield Oet Supreme Court Electric Light Isaac Woods Michigano Avenue Chicago Woods Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company Tme Ius Joliet

Federal action urged over doctored meats case

Philadelphia сообщил October authorities prepare action against Armour & Co. for selling boric acid doctored meats. State officials Warren Sehick and Critchfield secured warrants for city agents. They traveled to Washington to present evidence to Secretary Wilson and Dr. Wiley. The offence dates back to September 11, with the pure food act in effect since September 1.

Philadelphia Armour & Co Dairy and Food Warren Oliver DD. Sehick N. B. Critchfield Washington Wilson H. W. Wiley Department

Indiana Synod study on cost to win a sinner

The closing session of the Indiana synod of the Presbyterian church heard Rev. Dr. Donald Morrison report on the cost to convert a sinner. He cited averages from villages to large cities and estimated Indianapolis costs at 620 dollars per convert with greater costs in cities.

Frankfort Ind Indiana Synod of the Presbyterian Church Donald Morrison

Michigan optometrists push licensure bill

Lansing observers report spectacle peddlers posing as optometrists impairing sight of residents. Experienced dealers advocate a bill in the next legislature to require examination and licensing of spectacle dealers, with possible expansion of the state medical registration board’s powers.

Lansing Mich Michigan State Medical Registration Board

Simplified Spelling Suggested by Veterans But Rejected

At the final business session of the United Spanish War Veterans the idea to use simplified spelling in official documents was raised but rejected almost unanimously. The discussion reflected debates over standardization and clarity in organizational records.

Washington United Spanish War Veterans

General Strike Decision Nettles Prospect Unions

In Athens France on Oct 12 the congress of workmen unions approved continuing agitation for an eight hour day and preparing for a general strike to be called at the central committee's discretion.

Athens France Congress of Workmen's Unions Central Committee

Scientific feeding of babies at Palmer ward hospital

In Ann Arbor on October 12 the Palmer ward of the university is conducting unseen work on infant nutrition. Each child brought to the hospital is given tests to determine the best formula to nourish that specific baby, with experiments aimed at tailoring feeding to individual needs.

Ann Arbor, Mich Palmer Ward University

American Battleships in Cuban Waters

The battleships Louisiana and New Jersey were sent to Cuba with crews of 772 men each. Both ships carry twenty four large guns and fifty small guns and each escorted by 200 marines. Louisiana is commanded by Captain Albert Couden. New Jersey by Captain W H Reeder.

Cuba Louisiana New Jersey Albert Couden W. H. Reeder

Immunity Bath Used Proves To Be Good Medicine

Testimony in the Standard Oil of Ohio conspiracy case reveals Manhattan Oil Company of Ohio is owned by the General Industrial Development company Limited of London England. The Manhattan buys crude oil, pipes it, and sells to Trainor for Standard. immunity shields the witness from future prosecution while he provides the company’s stock records and meeting history.

The Manhattan Co Manhattan Curthbert Galatea Ohio Oil Company Manhattan Company S. P. Trainor Standard Joseph Seep Buckeye Wipe Line Company

TWO PRICES PAID FOR OIL IN LIMA FIELDS

In the South Lima field the Manhattan and Buckeye pipelines pay producers 5 cents less per barrel than in North Lima where independent buyers operate. Cuthbert says the difference protects pipelines from encroachment by competitors. The State's Attorney asks who the competitors are. he names the National Refining company of Findlay and the Paragon Oil company of Toledo.

North Lima Trainor Purchasing Agency Cuthbert David Indiana Territory Sun Pipe Line Company Indiana Pipe Line Company Ohio Oil Company I. S. Bates Oil City Bates Tuckeye Pipe Line Manhattan Buckeye Company Dever Motter Lima Kline Troup Phelps South Lima Field Buckeye National Refining Company Findlay Paragon Oil Company Toledo

Recollections of Hohenlohe Revel in Berlin Publish

Berlin reports the late Imperial Chancellor von Hohenlohe’s Recollections, edited by Prince Alexander, on sale. The volume cites conversations with Emperor William and other figures on European affairs, including an anecdote about Empress Augusta disapproving of the young emperor’s journeys and the Athens trip as a risky excess.

Berlin von Hohenlohe Prince Alexander Eimperor William Alexander ISM Augusta William I Baden Athens Greece Sophia Prussia

Storm Paralyzes Detroit Navigation After Midnight

Storm storms Detroit causing paralysis of navigation as reports from Lakes Fire and Huron indicate the weather embargo began after last midnight. Only fragments describe further impacts and the evolving situation.

Detroit Lakes Fire Huron

Snowbound Lake Erie harbors report boats ashore

A morning boat passage on Lake Erie was followed by heavy snow and strong winds that prevented return to the lake. Tort Hlorow harbor reports a harbor of refuge filled with boats while western Michigan and the Lake Turon shore see five inches of snow. Inspector Conger of the weather bureau says the gale has blown itself out.

Lake Erie Lake Tinron Son Om Harbor Beach Harbor of Refuge Michigan Marquette Upper Peninsula Lake Turon Mpena Port Huron Inspector Conger The Weather Bureau

Tragic blaze claims Dora Mati and Walt Mahr

Dora Mati aged four and Walt Mahr aged two died in a fire that burned their mother away from home. She had gone to a neighbor and, to stop them from wandering, locked the children inside. Judge Sol T. Bethea remains confined to his hotel for nearly two weeks, ill from rheumatic complications following an attack.

Tuscola Dora Mati Walt Mahr Dixon Sol Tl Bethea

Augusta Couple Marry With Deaf Minister in City

Miss Carrie Anna Wall of Augusta and Alexander Denham Estill of Savannah, both deaf and dumb, wed in Augusta officiated by a mute minister. Hazing at the United States Military Academy has ended per the superintendent's annual report. The National Association of Manufacturers plans its regular annual convention in New York on October 27.

Carrie Anna Wall Augusta Alexander Denham Estill Savannah United States Military Academy National Association of Manufacturers New York

Captain Hamilton Ward Meets Roosevelt on Rifle Club

Washington December 12 Captain Hamilton Ward Jr newly elected commander in chief of the United Spanish American War Veterans and adjutant general John Lewis Smith called on President Roosevelt to discuss rifle club organization.

Washington

Markets Report from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices 1906

Chicago market update shows hogs steady to higher with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades leading gains. Cattle receipts strong with beef and feeders firm. sheep and lambs also higher, natives and westerns up, stockers mixed. Weathered by yesterday’s leftovers and tomorrow’s supply forecasts.

Texas

Isle of Pines Status Declared by Provisional Cuba

Havana reports the Cuban provisional government will not handle sovereignty or secession of the Isle of Pines. The U S government already affirms the island belongs to Cuba, with a treaty awaiting Senate ratification. Provisional Cuba and the War Department will not intervene, while US residents seek a temporary US governor and possible negotiations to make the isle US property. Governor Taft hosts receptions as the Louisiana sails with his party.

Havana Isle of Pines United States Cuba States Senate State Department Provisional Government War Department Isle of Vines Provisional Government of American Association of the Taft Tartlas Congress Bacon Army Navy Louisiana Norfolk

Boycott threat targets Roosevelt supporters in Latin America

Printed circulars received by New Orleans manufacturers threaten South American countries will boycott goods from U S makers who vote for Roosevelt in the next election. Allegedly drafted in Caracas on Sept 12, the note says Latin states will exclude American goods and cites Roosevelt’s speeches blaming Latin nations as small and disloyal. The circular claims 117 boycott stations exist.

New Orleans Democratic Party

Victims of the Gulf Storm Dead Found in South Coast

Reports from Mobile Alabama dated October 12 list the recovered bodies of five hurricane victims from the Sept. 27 disaster. Identified only by clothing after decomposition are William Talland captain of the Never Well, Charles Witt, William A. Styron, W. R. Steiner, with details sparse on other specifics.

Mobile Ala William Talland Never Well Charles Witt William A. Styron W. R. Steiner

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