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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1906

Page

28

Fairbanks Praised by Col Smith Hoosier Politicians Speech

Col W H Smith lauds Indiana statesman James G. Fairbanks at Indiana Society meeting. He says Fairbanks never seeks office yet always succeeds, draws quiet methods and broad support. Smith contrasts Mort on and Hendricks' tactics and recalls Indiana political campaigns along with musical interludes and an upcoming May meeting at the National Rifles Armory.

Fairbanks Hoosier State Indiana Indiana Society Col. W. H. Smith Col. Smith Co. Sminith Morton Hendricks Fiore Holden Sma Houchen Bertha Welfe Ruth McEmery Stuart National Rifles

Rebuke Letter from Mayor Dempsey to Cleveland Chief

Excerpts from a Washington dispatch dated April 6 quote Cincinnati Mayor Dempsey rebuking Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson over the Mayors Association. Dempsey says he will not participate further and asserts Cincinnati must solve its own problems without outside help from other cities.

Washington Cincinnati Ohio Dempsey Hag Johnson Cleveland Mayors’ Association United States Sxtty Majors' Association

British Under Secretary Optimistic On Moroccan Conference Outlook

In the House of Lords Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice said a protocol signing would occur at an early date, possibly tomorrow. He noted papers laid before the house would show there were no victors or vanquished, reflecting the true situation.

London House of Lords Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice

Armed gang slays gamblers on Warsaw steamer

Eight gunmen boarded the river steamer Wawel between Warsaw and Vik. In midstream they forced five gamblers from the cabin onto the deck and shot them, killing three and mortally wounding two. The attackers then halted the vessel at a way station, landed, and vanished into the woods.

Warsaw Vik

Weavers Strike At Greystone Mills Over Weaving Flaws

A strike of 200 to 250 weavers at Greystone mills in Florida causes shutdown of most departments after a notice imposes a fine for imperfect mohair weaving. Strikers allege the rules impede work and aim to curb faulting.

Greystone Postle Ure

Lady Yarde-Buller's Will Opens California Litigation

In Oakland California a decree orders final disposition of the 330,000 estate of Lady Yarde-Buller. Judge Melvin signs the decree settling the will. Ralph Kirkham Blair of Mameda California, sole child, to receive three quarters of the estate while Lady Yarde-Buller's British army heir in South Africa gets one quarter as part of a compromise.

California Oakland Cal Leheh Kirkhem Binn Yarde-Buller Melvin Ralph Kirkham Blair Mameda South Africa

To Build New Street Railroads

The Washington Post reports Grier MWelsh, president of the Maryland Ernst Company of Baltimore, was elected president of the York Street Railway. Founding officers and investors including W A Lantus, Iain W Stacry, George S Billmeyer, George P Snyder and William A FAN sold their interest to Brown Bros. & Co. of Philadelphia and New York. The new company plans to extend lines and build further roads under existing franchises.

New Corporation Begin

Republicans to reorganize at dinner in Chicago New York

The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee plans a dinner Monday night to honor retiring officers and announce a leadership slate. James M. Sherman of New York is set to head the group in New York, with James A. Tawney of Minnesota to oversee Chicago. Henry C. Loudenglager of New Jersey may split duties between the two HQs.

Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Congress Chicago New York James & Sherman Joseph W

Virginia Tiffany files voluntary bankruptcy in district court

Miss Virginia Tiffany, formerly a department clerk, petitions in voluntary bankruptcy claiming assets of 3 75 in clothes against debts totaling 9820.23. She lists creditors including Hecht & Co, Parker Bridget & Co, Schmidts tailoring, and Doctors Welles Wilkinson Crosgow for medical treatment, noting residence at Eighth, Fifteenth and L streets before a move to Indian Territory and return to Washington.

Virginia Tiffany Ethethurst Fifteenth Indian Territory Washington Aesreaey J. M. Proctor HM Stinemere Hecht & Co Wencing Apparel L Schmidt W. A Welles Oscar Wilkinson H J Crosgow Parker, Bridget & Co Wenting Apparel S. Kann Sons & Ca Aga George C Shaffer Fone J. W. Tyler Leon Yohiman

Weather Summary From April Friday Weather Bureau Report

Weather conditions show clear skies east of the Mississippi with rain and snow in the Southwest and Upper Lake region. Temperatures fell in the Upper Ohio Valley and East Gulf, rose in the Missouri Valley and Northwest. Disturbance in Western Colorado likely to bring rain Saturday in Central Western States and Southwest, with broader rain Sunday across Missouri and Lower Mississippi valleys. Winds vary along coasts and lakes, with warmer weekend in several regions. Local report lists hourly temps, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine.

Dept of Agriquiture Weather Bureau Washington Missionippi River Upper Lake Region Ohie Atlantic East Gulf Siates Matsouri Valley Northwest Rocky Mountains Utah Colorado Southwest Missouri Mississipi Ohio Lake Region Lower Atlantis States Miastesippi Rocky Mountain New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coast Weat Gulf Lake Michigan Grand Banke

All Run Down To the Spring Condition of Many

Thousands suffer lingering winter impurities affecting blood and health with pimples dull headaches and fatigue. Hood's Sarsaparilla remains a widely trusted remedy offered in liquid or tablet form at 100 doses for $1.

Hood

Prizes for Goupon Dance and Subscriptions

A subscription dance planned by the Census Council No 1024 National Union at the Masonic Temple on April 19 offers a one month Post subscription certificate as admission. Prizes of 10 and 3 dollars go to top vote getters. The event supports the Soldiers Sailors and Marines Club and Woman’s Army and Navy League efforts for enlisted men.

National Union Census Council Masonic ‘Temple Washington Post W. A. Hoblitzell Post Woman's Army and Navy League Chiba The Sunday Post Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines’ Club Army Navy C Street

Pattison Hospitalized as Cancer Surgery Feared

Governor Pattison arrived at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after two weeks in Columbus. Doctors report a cancerous growth in the prostate and indicate a possible operation may be required to address the malignant tumor amid uncertain outcomes. The trip was slow. he will stay at least two weeks before possible transfer home.

Cincinnati Ohio John M. Pattison Columbus Christ Hospital Auburn Avenue Holt Milford Pattison Cincinnat Cinemnati C. P. Holt Gov. Pattison

Bank Robber Arrested in Zurich After Moscow Bank Heist

Zurich and Moscow reports confirm the wing leader of a bank robbery gang that stole $487,400 from the Mutual Credit Bank of Moscow on March 20 was captured in Zurich on April 6. The suspect, a young Russian who arrived April 3, claimed he led nineteen men in the raid. Belehtoff, formerly Moscow post office chief cashier, identified by a telegram from Moscow as the ringleader, was previously discharged for December strike involvement.

Zurich Switzerland Mutual Credit Bank of Moscow Haa Mituat ‘Credit Bank Belehtoff Moscow Post Office

Girl Hangs Herself in Maryland Barn Tragedy

Sadie Duvall aged about eighteen daughter of farmer Joseph Duvall near Woodfield in Boyds Maryland died by suicide in her father's barn. Despondency after her mother's death six months earlier led to the act. Her body was found later by her father when he fed the stock. A solemn, non-graphic report from The Washington Post cites family bereavement as the motive.

Washington Post Boyds Sadie Duvall Joseph Duvall Woodfield

Dead Now Number Fifty at Nagold Hotel Disaster

Berlin reports the Nagold Hotel Zum Hulrachen disaster killed fifty people, with forty seriously injured and forty five lightly hurt. Only three women died, including the landlord's wife. The fire brigade worked thirty hours as debris removal continued and an official inquiry began into the contractor's safety precautions. A mass funeral is planned Saturday. Rome notes Jesuit general Louis Martin, amputee since April, is gravely ill.

Berlin Zum Hlirachen Nagold Stuttgart Liederkranz Nagola Nogola Tuebingen

David Harum's Haunts and the Coffee to Postum Switch

In the style of David Harum a man recounts his shift from habitual coffee to Grape-Nuts and Postum. He details improved health appetite sleep and energy during winter work after swapping coffee for these products. He credits better eyesight nerves digestion and vigor to Postum and Grape-Nuts and endorses the brand with a mention of The Road to Wellville.

David Harum Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Bribing Of City Council Testimony In Supreme Court Scene

Gen Louis Fitzgerald testified in Brooklyn Supreme Court on the Western Maryland Railroad sale and the yellow dog fund linked to the Armstrong insurance probe. He disclosed roles as Equitable Society finance head and Mercantile Trust president while acknowledging knowledge of the fund but not its use. He recounted a conversation with Howard Lauterbach suggesting money could influence Baltimore City Council, and described his reaction to the proposed bribery.

Washington B New York Louis‘ Fitzgerald Supreme Court Brooklyn Bim Ey Morris Menges Western Maryland Railroad Yellow Dog Armstrong Insurance Magner Menges Fitzgerald Mercantile ‘Trust Company George B. Laurie Thomas B. Jordan James W. Alexander Tddgners Gen Trust Company Nance Howard Lauterbach Lauterbach Baijdmore Gen. Fitzgerald

St Louis stonemason takes poison over idleness

John McMann a stonemason from St Louis Missouri preferring death to idleness swallowed carbolic acid at home last night after telling his wife he wished to die. He survived but was weakened by the attempt and had been idle for two months due to a strike and lack of work in the building trades.

St. Lows John McMann

Unseaworthy Cruiser Dulty Docked After Trials

British report says armored cruiser Dulty commissioned to join first squadron proved unseaworthy due to excessive top hamper and rolled badly in Channel trials. Four citadel guns started and risked detaching. docked at Portsmouth after emergence of faults. New theater home: Times Dispatch owner buys Bijou site in Richmond for twelve story building housing newspaper.

London The Daily Express Dulty Edinburch Portsmouth Channel Times-Dispatch Weehington Hichmond Eighth and Broad Streets Oliver Sands Joseph Bryan

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Kidnapping Case

Indianapolis April 6 The Criminal Court heard evidence against Paul V Skillman charged with kidnapping his daughter Pauline. The jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Pauline was taken from her mother after divorce and found in California. Mrs Roosevelt appealed for help from the Secret Service, Pinkerton detectives were brought in, and the child was located. Skillman may be released if he agrees to abandon the child and leave the city, but he rejected this offer.

Skillman Addreid Oris Roosevelt Secret Service Department

Suit over Tennessee Central assets pits Pierce and Van Blarcom against Thompson Trust

In St Louis April 6 a suit filed in circuit court by H. Clay Pierce and J. C. Van Blarcom against the William A Thompson Trust Company as executor of the late W. H. Thompson seeks an accounting and division of Tennessee Central property valued between 92 000 000 and 713 600 000. The petition asserts an oral 1902 agreement to promote and finance the railroad and to pool interests and loans, with notes unpaid and securities pledged. The Thompson Trust Company repudiates the oral agreement and refuses settlement, prompting the plaintiffs to seek division of assets and release of pledged securities to cover notes.

Louis H. Clay Pierce J.C. van Blareen W Linm. A. Thompson Trust Company W. H. Thompson Hankoft Commerce Tennessee Railroad van Blarcom Thompson Bank of Commerce Puerge Waters- Pierce Oil Company Fierce Tennessee Central Railway Tennessee Central Property Pierce

Fire at Westminster destroys livery stable and home

Special to The Washington Post reports a Westminster Maryland fire in the early hours destroying Henry H Harbaugh s livery stable killing twenty two horses and consuming his residence where the family narrowly escaped. The blaze damaged neighboring structures and caused about 326 000 in damage as firefighters gained control.

Washington Post Westminster Henry H. Harbaugh

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