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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1906
Page
8
A steamboat the H M Hoxle with barges in tow exploded near Portland due to low water in the boilers. thirty six people were aboard. several crew members were injured and two are believed drowned as the vessel wrecked. Captain James A Woodward led rescue efforts and returned to the scene.
Andrew Carnegie rode a special Chesapeake and Ohio line train from Richmond to Gordonsville aiming to reach the regular passenger train ahead by minutes. He praised the crew, rewarded them, and waited for the next Washington train in Richmond, keeping reasons for the hurry private.
Charles Minn, a 30 year old business man, reportedly killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor as his family attended church. He had suffered from consumption for several years and his death is noted in Wheeling.
The mayor William McCarthy spoke at First Baptist Church in Richmond delivering a Sunday school address on The Result of Work in Sunday schools before hundreds of Baptist Sunday-school scholars. The church was packed to overflowing.
Reports describe unrest among French miners with a dynamited house belonging to a striker. No injuries reported. Observers note hostile mood amid ongoing labor actions and widespread processions and meetings. Rail notices mention limited trains to Washington, New York, and Florida routes as crews adjust schedules.
Fire at McKay and Mapp poker rooms in Norfolk completely destroyed the premises and threatened the Neddo Hotel. After about an hour, flames were subdued with losses estimated between 30000 and 38000 dollars.
Special to The Washington Fest reports a Salisbury drug store owned by R K Truitt & Son gutted by fire last night. Flames started when an alcohol lamp overturned during chemical compounding. The blaze endangered the business district and caused about 30 000 dollars in insurance coverage on building and stock.
A Washington Post report recalls cats in Alexandria reacting to a pet dog story. Capt George Young’s shop is shown as a feline hub with Bobby the cat and a tale of a dog named Mike who toys with bones, signals for help, and once guided Capt Young to remove a fish bone.
A special board of police commissioners meeting is set at Mayor Pattox’s office tonight to open an inquiry into alleged dereliction of duty by officers and possible police force reorganization. Meanwhile, the Virginia Glass Company plant on Duke Street, idle since a fire rebuilding, is expected to resume production with several glass blowers hired.
Danville Virginia April 8 The past week was active in tobacco circles with large loads delivered daily. It is estimated at least 700000 pounds were sold in the loose market on Tuesday. English leaf advanced about two dollars per hundred since two months ago. The trust took more than its share of receipts while independent dealers stayed strong. Wrapper stock and fillers were offered for domestic and foreign use with firm pricing and brisk trading among buyers. Ninety percent of the 1963 crop reportedly marketed in the week across Petersburg Lynchburg and other warehouses with steady prices and active trade.
Prof Earle B Wood principal of Rockville Grammar School is viewed as a strong candidate for Montgomery County superintendent if Hos S R White retires. He has the endorsement of about half of the county teachers. Three new school commissioners remain unappointed with potential nominees across Democrats and Republicans.
Special to The Washington Post from Radford Virginia April 8 1908 the Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live Stock Association executive committee met President John L Vaughan of Shawnville presiding with Gov J Hoge Tyler Capt G Osborne G T Beamer May W Bent Jey Maj J T Cowan and Samuel Walton named to the board of directors A race meeting was set for July 4 and the fall exhibit moved to September 13 with track improvements and grandstand enlargement planned
Mayor James Riddick has received a letter from J. E. Brown national commander of the Army and Navy Union inviting him to take part in the Federal memorial exercises in Norfolk on May 1. President Roosevelt will address "The plan with the muck rake" and civic societies and military organizations have also been invited to participate.
Laurel Maryland faces two major elections in a week. A saloon abolition issue dominates the Saturday vote while next Monday’s ballot selects a mayor and five councilmen. The Law and Order League backs William E Gilbert for mayor and a slate of council candidates.
Special to The Washington from Winchester Va April 8. Bryan Wilson nine years old son of J I Wilson had his right eye blown out and his right hand mangled by a dynamite cap explosion while playing The cap was picked up by an older brother on the Tupwater Railway. Rev Charles D Bulla, formerly pastor of the Southern Methodist church at Winchester, preached farewell sermons before a large congregation as he is transferred to Alexandria.
A Commerce and Labor Department report shows Cuba's 1905 trade with the United States reached 944 million in exports and 95 million in imports, with sugar and tobacco as major import and export items. It ranks Cuba as a key American trading partner, second only to Canada among American countries.
A five thousand dollar reward is offered to any person who can find even a trace of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether or chloroform or their derivatives in any of Dr Miles Remedies purchased in the open market and untampered with. The claim notes the remedies cure by strengthening the nervous system and not by weakening nerves. It cites testimonials from users including WM CROME of Salt Lake City and references to Nervine and Anti Pain Pills. Miles Medical Co. sells 25 doses for 23 cents. first package guaranteed or money back.
The weekly market scene shows stock prices rising early on a backdrop of high money rates and coal dispute uncertainty. Soft coal overproduction, wage talks, and anthracite tensions shape the supply, while banks brace for April disbursements and gold imports loom as relief. Demand for funds drives a broad liquidity squeeze, even as the stock market maintains a stubborn undertone amid improving crop news and record bank clearings.
Special to The Washington Post reports that C T Hunt a Norfolk and Western brakeman injured earlier this morning died at 1 4 pm. Fantus Aihart another Norfolk and Western brakeman was crushed while coupling cars in the transfer yard. McKay Farm Near Laurel Sold to Eugene Davis for 61 dollars with possession expected May 1.
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