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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
31
Polling for municipal convention members drew crowds and occasional disorder. Reactionaries bolted the ticket as vote counts extended. Voter turnout varied with reports of lines and a tense atmosphere at multiple polling sites amid a broad political contest.
An edition of Rinss is confiscated by police for publishing alleged treasonous Lent prayer content by Wo Ambinatrate, the famed Fentetesist. The incident prompts arrests and a grand reprimand of broadcast officials. The suspension targets the rail administration and a well known editor. The paper faces penalties as authorities order recitation of the Lord’s Prayer in court. The episode underscores political pressure on press and public speech.
The readable portions describe a tense situation involving Jewish communities and ethnic tensions, with references to uprisings, Russia and foreign intervention. It mentions authorities handling unrest and fears of attacks, suggesting a historical period of persecution and forced measures against Jewish populations.
A fragmented ad-copy describes indigestion caused by nerve weakness and urges Restorative Nervine as a remedy. It claims the product strengthens nerves to relieve stomach troubles, cites user testimonials, and offers a money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
A sensational telegram from a Harbin correspondent in Manchuria warns of imminent clash between Russian and Chinese forces. The alert suggests Chinese forces, influenced by Japan, are advancing while demobilization in Bot Sian has halted and Rosstan commander Gentrodekofm has ordered measures for possible contingencies.
Berlin reports indicate the government plans to restrict German bankers from fully joining the projected Russian loan while not opposing the loan itself. Discussions focus on how far German financiers can participate under imperial and Prussian loan rules, guided by Russian and French diplomatic signals in Madrid and Casablanca.
The Washington Post reports Bishop Treland’s cordial reception in Rome after a ceremony in his honor by officials including Martin Hardin of Chicago. The Pope, noting Treland’s courtesy, granted him repeated access, and a cardinal indicates Treland has earned the Pope’s esteem, now persona grata at the Vatican.
In Crefeld Germany on April 2 when Emperor William visited a group of young women urged him to dispatch a cavalry regiment. He pledged action and a Hussar regiment arrived from Dusseldorf with the Emperor joining the reception. The city flaunted decorations as the young women offered flowers and cheers greeted the imperial gesture. The Reichstag later allocated funds for permanent barriers to house the cavalry regiment.
A Swedish commission studying reforms to the diplomatic service recommends substantial expense cuts linked to Sweden and Norway's dissolution model. Proposals include abolishing Swedish ministers in Brussels and London and transferring accrediting duties to remaining embassies in Madrid Rome Vienna and Constantinople. It also notes the downsizing of several legations and consulates, including New York, and mentions general reductions.
Deposed ruler of Dahomey receives permission to leave Martinique and go to Algeria. The exile follows a volcanic eruption disaster that affected his family, with his son among the victims.
Reported move by Germany to place a 18000 ton dreadnaught class vessel order with Krupp works. Mentions manpower impact in coal mining regions, a Friday strike by thousands of miners, and a broader context of labor unrest amid industrial output during April. Includes notes on an international exhibition plan and Tolstoy pamphlet censorship in Moscow.
Special to The Washington Post New York April 1 Jurors told they have a right to any evidence Jerome may possess and need pay no attention to the special grand jury which he expects to convene in May. The recorder urged the grand jury to pursue the insurance case and call on Jerome for evidence, noting the matter should not die after court records.
Gov Higgins signs the special Insurance investigating committees bill to remove all directors of FuturLife and alliance companies and elect successors by November 15. Proxies issued before September 1 1996 become invalid. The measure warns policy holders to scrutinize prospective proxy solicitations and calls for reform to shift control to prudent managers.
A mother explains how her children show early cold symptoms at night with restlessness and heavy breathing. She starts Scott's Emulsion the next morning and soon they recover. The ad touts Scott & Bowne's product as effective for child weakness and prevention.
The murder of policemen during the Tebrasry uprising led to twelve Natal natives being shot, provoking protests from Irish Nationalists, Labour benches, and some Labour members in London. James MacDonald and Labour figures accused the government of hurriedly withdrawing from its initial stance and of imperiling native subjects by meddling in Natal affairs.
Japanese tea and music event to aid famine sufferers in Japan will be hosted at the George Washington Hotel tomorrow at 9. Japanese music and songs will be performed by American women in Japanese dress. Senator Tillman will speak. proceeds fund famine relief.
Detroit expert accountant Charles Witherson testified for the defense as cross examination by District Attorney Erwin stretched for 40 minutes. Judge Speer twice urged quicker progress but objections from both sides halted a direct question, prolonging proceedings in Savannah on April 2.
A Pekin private bank Smith & Co. failed to open as officials assess liabilities amid depositor and interbank claims. Assets reportedly around $9,000, with large loans to Wagon Works and South Plow shops cited as the cause. An alarming infernal machine blast occurred at the governor general’s residence, damaging the vestibule and injuring no one.
The body of Paymaster Howard P Asa United States Navy who died aboard the armored cruiser Maryland at Guantanamo Cuba March 17 will arrive here. Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon Rev H Greene pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will be in Arlington with naval honors.
The United States protected cruiser Dewey halted near Gibraltar after passing the strait on March 26 and was reported thirty miles east of Gibraltar in rough seas. She heads toward Aboukir, Egypt to rendezvous with the dry dock Tacoma as orders direct from Rear Admiral Sigsbee. Weather hindered progress, with towing craft limited to about three knots.
Underwriting and arrangements completed for merging Norfolk and Southern Railway with Virginia and Carolina Coast and other lines, plus a holding lumber company. New group will own about 400 miles of track and extensive timber lands, with Frank Cannon named president and a capital plan up to 20 million dollars.
Walter Wood and Stuart Wood of K D Wood & Co iron manufacturers in Philadelphia were found not guilty in a U S court of accepting a rebate on a shipment to Winnipes. The rebate, alleged to be 31230 59, involved the Mutual Transit Company of Buffalo and the Great Northern Railway, with indictments also naming the firms as offerers of rebates to the National Essence for Coffee Company. The trial, ongoing since last Tuesday, saw the Wood firm claim they shipped the iron as agents for Camden New Jersey firms and derived no benefit from the rebate.
Judge Mackin of Cook County Circuit Court nullified Chicago’s October ordinance imposing penalties on street car companies for overcrowding. Injunction barred further enforcement as city suits against multiple carriers proceed. Sarah Berks reportedly used Electric Bitters for heartache and can now meet social engagements.
Advertisement urges readers to improve digestion with Ten Mile Walks or Cascar ets from Sterling Remedy Company. Claims a coated tongue and bad breath signal bowel issues and promotes Cascar ets as harmless, non purging aid. Prominent claims include preventing ills from late suppers and boozy meals, with order details for Chicago or New York offices.
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