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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
25
Associate editor Robert Underwood describes panoramic scenes of lava, ash, and ruined towns around Vesuvius. He chronicles Torre Annunziata, Pompeii, Bosco Tre Case, and San Giuseppe, noting fiery rivers, night contrasts, and casualties as authorities struggle to aid refugees and consider emigration trends.
Joseph Ki Meheever tinker agent of the Chesapake and Ohio Railroad reported in New Brunswick on April 12. Robert C Bond of 2 Tenth Street Northeast Washington, nephew of a rail official, knelt before a passenger train and cut off his head. Bond had a roving, unstable disposition and repaired china for Bond & Co. He had served in the Spanish American War and earlier fell from a building, leading to presumed insanity. Coroner Moake will ship the body to Washington for burial. Bond’s family connections include his father Joseph D Bond, a plumber, and relatives at Empire Foundry nearby.
Vienna April 12 Emperor Francis Joseph privately received retiring American Ambassador Bellamy Storer at the foreign office request. Storer wore a day suit to show the unofficial nature of the audience and was thanked for excellent relations with the Austro Hungarian foreign ministry. The Emperor expressed personal regret at his departure and promised cordial memories. The twenty minute audience preceded Storer's Paris trip. The Emperor will likely give the customary departing gift a signed jeweled photograph. The audience has eased tensions between the foreign office and the American legation. Secretary Rives will be chargé d affaires until Charles Francis arrives as the new ambassador.
In Paris today the Chamber of Deputies approved two confidence resolutions amid tensions over the postal strike. Minister Barthou warned refractory postmen would be dismissed unless they returned to work, while the govt refused to recognize a federation or permit strikes. Soldiers continue to handle mail as guards monitor post offices and depots.
In Vienna on Maundy Thursday Emperor Francis Joseph washed the feet of twelve aged men, all nonagenarians with a combined age of 109 years, in the Hofburg before archdukes diplomats and state officials. The American Embassy was represented by Francis G London, second secretary, and Mrs London attended.
Madrid April 12 King Alfonso and Princess Ena of Battenberg have fixed their marriage for June 1. Foreign ambassadors expected to attend will arrive in Madrid by May 28.
Special Cable Dispatch from Paris reports Minister of Foreign Affairs Bourgeois presenting a historical review of the Algeciras conference. He praises France for pursuing a pacific solution, thanks Britain and Russia for support, and commends the United States, Italy, and Austria for aiding in the favorable outcome. He notes renewed Franco Spanish confidence.
London April 12 reports of Britain's income tax assessments for 1905 show 19 persons with incomes over 200000, 219 with 50000 to 200000, and 423 with 25000 to 55000. The figures reflect the distribution of taxable incomes among the wealthiest in the year.
A neat 80 page pamphlet issued by the Civic League, with illustrations by Kelsey and Guild of Boston, highlights Columbia’s prosperity and local improvements. Russell Belle Williams, league president, oversees distribution and printing costs.
The West Side court heard Albert Trout, a negro, charged with simple assault on Mrs Isabel Oliver, 292 West 112th Street, after she testified about threats received while prosecuting him. A second negro claiming divine aid attempted to defend Trout, was ejected, and bail was set at $1060 with Trout held for further hearing.
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati April 12 Mayor Howard J Sempsey sharply rebuked Andrew Carnegie at the Walnut Hills branch library dedication saying he refused to praise the donor for making millions from workers and would rather have Cincinnati fund the library itself. He called Carnegies philanthropy undemocratic and harmful to the many while praising working men and local effort.
April 12 reports multiple obituaries. Charles M Bennett, an Ohio railroad official, dies of paresis after serving as superintendent for C and M Valley Balines and Indianapolis Chicago division of the Pennsylvania Line. newly named maintenance of way superintendent for Pennsylvania Lines Buffalo. George B Hibbard, 82, a marine lawyer who argued inland navigation before the Supreme Court and helped shape interstate commerce laws, dies. Warren F Edgarton, brevet brigadier general, age 70, dies at Newfield. born in Massachusetts, admitted to Cleveland bar 1859, served with Morgan and Sheridan campaigns, captured at Stone River and Libby Prison.
Henry Stark the third, a 19 to 20 year old man with about $500000 in cash, told The Post he would settle $300000 for a young woman whose beauty and talent inspired love. He recounts travels from New York to Mexico, the Klondike, and Brazil, profiting from diamond mines and rubber plantations, and notes recent lucky bets near Benning. He is tall, handsome, with diamonds and a plan for a domestic life guided by virtue. He plans to leave for San Francisco soon and has placed flowers on his parents graves.
In Philadelphia on April 12 the final session of the Western division executive committee of the Reformed Churches outlined that efforts to Christianize Jews have failed. Gen Ralph Prime of New York stated the churches are abandoning the endeavor by mutual consent. He noted many synagogues on the East Side of New York and a lack of Christian churches in the area. A committee was appointed to study Jewish naturalization in America and how many are Christians. Springfield reports the Primary Bill was sent to the House without recommendation and set as a special order for next Wednesday.
William J Aylward, an American artist aboard the supply ship Glamer being towed from Hampton Roads to Matula, writes of the voyage from Hampton Roads to the Canary Islands. He humorously claims their voyage rivals Columbus and Noah in delays, citing relentless head winds, constant sail adjustments, and repeated damage to lines and the dry dock as they crawl toward the Canaries.
In San Diego a glass bottom boat trip ended tragically when Tony Barbarich, an Austrian, broke an oar and lost another while saving the boat. He jumped overboard with a rope to reach the shore landing and saved the remaining tourists, though he sustained serious injuries. The group included Mr and Mrs William Pitzer of Chicago and Miss Emma Mr Boke.
Health office records report numerous deaths across Washington areas including Fidel Dodson 68 at Wash Amy Hospital and Owen Wood 73 at 211 1th St NW. Others include Joseph Johnson 59, Wilfred Palmer 52, Benjamin Carter 68, Matilda Collins 68, Mary Waters 20 minutes, Bernard Hayes 47, Robert Jones automative addresses listed, and Hattie McCollough 23. The ledger notes ages, residence streets, and hospitals for each, reflecting April counts up to the 12th. Additional names include Edward Buckley 68, Eduls Dey, John Brigham 80, Catherine Sullivan 28, Margaret Stevens 76, and more residents from Anacostia and NW districts.
A list of names and locations appears to present marriage or union notices. It includes James T Lowe with Sallie Gallshue Waltam W Thorton. Pauline C Herawtty with Joans J Amoler. Myrtle open with Wilbert G Devis and Rost Jenkins in Point of Rocks Wa. George R Smethie with Fannie A Wills in Richmond Ya. Joseph Glarding with Ida C Pairo in Balti more. Jonn T Burch with Live Anderson in Per York City. George E Fowler with Jertrade M Cippel. Clend C Beacham with Nennie Q Tidwell in Suffolk Va. Charles A Jackson with Amy C Kemp. Harry Harris with Myrie Harris. Arthur Lee with Lalie Steptoe.
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