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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1906

Page

9

Miners reject broad arbitration plan in coal dispute

New York April 10 miners at the conference refuse the proposal to reopen all grievances to a conciliation board and urge arbitration limited to wages and complaint adjustments. Operators insist on upholding the 1902 award and propose an inquiry by the existing strike commission to modify only certain terms.

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Local Undertakers Advertised in Washington Listings

A scanned historic page lists multiple funeral homes with varying offerings. W R Speare 940 F Street N W and R F Harveys Sons 185 Fourteenth St Nw emphasize first class service at moderate prices, while J William Lee at 222 Pennsylvania Ave N W highlights livery connections and crematorium.

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Hines Funeral Ad Promises Low Rates and 24/7 Service

An OCR damaged notice from S H Hines Funeral Home advertises funerals for 75 dollars with telephonic contact at North 1385. It claims comprehensive services including embalming, hearse, and open day or night parlor use, promising low prices and nationwide delivery, though much text is garbled and hard to verify.

Bi Aker Emaluer Yase Awit

Opposition to wage demands sparks calls for despotism in coal strike

A letter from the Anthracite Coal Operators Association argues against high wage demands, predicting violence will rise if operators yield. It questions government protection of life and property, vows idle mines if necessary, and suggests production costs could raise coal prices to cover surrender. Signed by H. N. Ashley and H. W. Kingsbury.

Russia H. N. Ashley H.W. Kingsbuory

Mail carrier held up by strikers near Mt Laflee Pa

Pottsville post office carrier James Dena was stopped by three men who blocked his horse and shouted you are a scab. They warned him not to deliver mail and the government canceled Mt Laflee mail delivery. Prosecution of the strikers expected.

Pottsville James Mt. Laflee Mt. LaMes Brifle Waron Denapart

Trains Collide in Fog Near Delmar

In heavy fog south of Delmar Delaware the New York and Norfolk Express collided with a freight at Exmore Virginia. Engineer Daniel Baker and fireman Harry Wilson were killed. Passengers were shaken but none seriously injured as the track was blocked for hours.

New York and Norfolk Express Wilmington Del New York New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Exmore Delmar Daniel Baker Harry Wilson Express

Dust Explosions Threaten Cincinnati Firemen at School

In Cincinnati on April 10 dust explosions endangered about a score of firemen battling flames that nearly destroyed the Third Intermediate School on Franklin Street. The loss is estimated at 25 000 dollars with no insurance. Eight hundred school children are deprived of classes until temporary arrangements are made.

Cincinnati Ohio Franklin Street

Takers of Russian loan allocation and Manchuria opening

Paris reports Liberte cites a Russian loan totaling 400 million with France to receive 240.6 million and other nations sharing funds. Separately, London notes Manchuria will open to foreigners for travel and trade after May 2 with foreign vessels free to enter Antung and Tatungkan and consuls to reside at Antung, duties to start at Mukden after June 1.

Cible Washington Post Paris The Liberte France England United’ States Belgium Holland Raly Austria Manchuria London Antung Tatungkan Consis Mukden

Frantic Naples Market Collapse Killings Riots Erupt

Frantic scenes followed a market roof collapse in Naples as rescue teams combed the ruins. Many dead are unidentifiable or badly mangled while children among the victims heightened public grief. Authorities, led by the Duke of Asti, work with firemen and police. residents near the site are evacuated amid fears of further collapse.

Duke of Asti Naples

Victims of Vesuvius Eruption Wounded by Terror

Naples April 10 report describes victims found in a church Confessional in Ottaviano. One old woman raised arm to ward off danger, a child about eight with a dog, and a woman whose features are unrecognizable. Forty nine bodies removed from a church. authorities cautious about identifying more. President sends condolence message to the King of Italy regarding Mount Vesuvius havoc.

Naples Otta Dano Tims Alendy Gttaiano Caple Italy Mount Vesuvius

Auto Runs Down Two Laborers on Michigan Avenue

Chicago April 10 Two laborers Frederick Schuetz and John Neuel were struck by an automobile at Michigan Avenue crossing Intersection hourt. Injuries deemed fatal. The car driven by Alexander Hutt was purchased by Barney Benson, president of Benson & Sons, who ordered the arrest of the driver.

Chicago Frederick Schuetz John Neuel Michigan Avenue Aemy T. A. Stevens Alexander Hutt Barney Benson Benson & Sons

France asks delay in Second Hague conference

France tells Russia it would favor postponing the Second Hague conference if the date set by Emperor Nicholas is changed. Diplomats in Washington report that France seeks consultative parity with the United States and Roosevelt before fixing the session date. Germany Great Britain Britain join objections, while the US seeks agreement among four powers on postponement.

United States Hague Nicholas Rusk Roosevelt Ktte ‘Gat State Department The France Russia Germany Great Britain

Smuggled Goods Seized Inquiries Continue In San Francisco

Smuggled goods valued at $750,000 were seized by government inspectors at a freight shed in San Francisco. Among items were silk, gumos, valuable china, ivory specimens, and curios. Secretary Shaw received details from the deputy collector, with two special agents assigned to the case. The investigation follows the Oregon battleship crew’s alleged involvement and may extend to Bremerton Navy Yard.

San Francisco Werg Nspetters Dahlqnl Shaw Oregon Beeretney Bremerton Navy Washington

James Gay Gordon Retires From Public Office

Former Judge James Gay Gordon resigns as of April 10 after ten months serving as counsel to Mayor Weaver. He cites no further need for his services and plans to resume private practice. The mayor and Gordon agree prosecutions against former officials remain in district attorney hands, with Gordon no longer needed for trial work.

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Fire destroys Pendleton stock stable injuring horses

A fire at a Pendleton stock stable destroyed sixteen horses and several mules, with total losses not exceeding 5000 dollars. All employees reportedly escaped, and the blaze caused extensive damage to the premises.

Pendleton Orcs Eecaped

Robbed man reports assault in busy night scene

A 30 year old man named Way from Louis area says he was robbed and assaulted after leaving a bar. He claims attackers fled with about 50 dollars and a watch, and he sought police aid from Chief Lewis to file a report.

David Way Polisian Ste - Lewis Hint’ Util Louis Shaw Chiee Wison Willigin Green Bats

One Killed and Two Injured in City Incident

A report from the city details a fatality and two injuries in an incident on a main avenue. Police investigations are underway and victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Further details were not provided in the fragmented text.

Licensed to Marry In Quirky Baltimore Delhi Era

Fragmentary OCR lists names and locations tied to a marriage license notice. It mentions Tena and Harley, Annie Maraball, Hattie Farish Charlotte, William Wasser, Lewis W Taylor of Baltimore, and J. Fauldbra of Letro with Newport Maryland references. The text is garbled with many misreadings.

George B. Belk Annie C. Maraball Isaman Hattie J. Farish Charlatta William Ta Wasser Ant Mr Lewis Wawaid'l.' Taylor Baltimore Jdtzzie AL Fauldbra Letro Bongamila Jona Prostar Newport Tilden

Water supply troubles in Colon raise drinking water fears

The Washington Post staff correspondent in Panama reports on water supply problems in Colon. Workers face hardship in obtaining drinking water for daily needs amid shortages and infrastructure strain. The piece notes broader regional impact and references local figures and places to illustrate the crisis.

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Dowie in Chicago Fight Ends Day In Courtroom Standoff

Dr. John Alexander Dowie arrived in Chicago after a long Mexico to Zion City journey amid a crowded station and security clashes. Dowie vowed no compromise with Voliva, declared himself leader or nothing, and accused his wife of faithlessness while railing at the audience.

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Dowie son defies father yet vows Zion return

In Hiseex Iowa on April 10, John Alexander Dowie is urged by his father John Murray Dowie to resume leadership of Zion after a public repudiation. The eighty-two year old father forgives and proclaims John Alexander overworked and unbalanced yet capable of restoration once he cleanses himself from past greed. The elder Dowie praises Gladstone’s education but asserts he will never amount to anything.

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