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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1906

Page

6

Denounced campaign finagles put ins co lists in dispute

In New York Aug 8 Justice Goegerich ordered Mutual Life Insurance to supply a correct policy holders list to the International Policy Holders Committee and to file a like corrected list with Albany within ten days. Col A M Shook urged mandamus. Untermyer warned that 19 percent of circulars were undelivered, risking disenfranchisement and delayed nomination of thirty six directors. The company defended slow, not unwilling, delivery while Untermyer pressed for timely, full disclosure.

W York Mutual Life Insurance Company Goegerich Albany Col A. M. Shook Tennessee Gregerich Samuel Untermyar Court of Justice Untermyer Sla Brewster Mutul Life Naurance Company Untemoor Mutual Giergerich Las

Obituary notices dated August from 1903 to 1926 with multiple names

Series of funeral notices and obituaries for Daniel V Dolan Dolan Thowan Dolan Annie Carroll Fritts John Johnson James E T Matthews William Noyes James Regan Alfred Robinson William Smith Weiler and others. Entries list dates August 1903 to August 1926, residence addresses and churches, funeral times, and interment details for Arlington or local cemeteries. Notices mention relatives friends and invitation to attend.

Vlclazier Wednewley Daniel V William Vo Hal Uanpshire Avenue St Tauris Roman Caine Firesuil Dolan Bom Thowan Congressional Cemetery Indianapolis Gosport Ind Johnson New Street Sarah John D Johnson Matthews James E T Matthews Carrie Matthews En Dilhem Seventh Street New ‘York Royes Tesse Thorn Noyes Willam Iaydon Noyes Gathering Hand George Thorn Wilmington Del Pohtner Strasburg Ott Tortner Mantle Wanday James Regan United Arlington Friends of the Finish Military Order of the Loyal Lesson United States Infantry Feteran Monark Robinson Wednesay AL Fred Yo Robinson F Street Miamiville Ohio Citeinnall Papers Swith Atlantic Cite William William L Mary J Smith Moriarity Aelock Tesidenca Flenerty Meirit Calvary Cemetery Washington Weiler Fifteenth Ferdinand Weler

Legal Probe Criticizes Silence on Corporate Scandals

Justice Giegerich faulted the inquiry for scapegoats while asserting the real architects of the company's wide scandals remain in power. He issued the requested order only to limit the use of the company stencils.

Giegerich Theompany

Rebate Case Conferment in Jamestown Grand Jury

A Federal grand jury in Jamestown New York continued hearings on alleged interstate commerce and Sherman antirebate law violations. Deputy Commissioner Henry Knox Smith and Special Assistant Attorney General Oliver Dogin met privately with District Attorney Brown as the session focused on possible indictments. Principal witness was BET Johnson, Pennsylvania Railroad freight agent at Buffalo, testifying in the morning.

Jamestown Federal Henry Knox Smith Department of Commerce and Labor Oliver Dogin United States Brown Bet Johnson Pennsylvania Road Buffalo

Calera Town Marshal Shot by Suspect in Train Theft

In Calera Alabama Marshal Sam Fulton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a ride theft suspect described as a negro. The assailant fled the scene after the confrontation.

Calera Ala Galera Sam Fulton

Picnic Wagon Plunges From 30 Foot Bluff Near Pittsburg

Nine miles from Pittsburg Evergreen road accident sends a wagon carrying twenty Daughters of Liberty picnic riders down a thirty foot precipice. All passengers suffer facial and head wounds or contusions. driver John Smith escapes serious harm. Physicians from Millvale aided the injured. horses kicked the driver as the team landed at the base.

Pittsburg Evergreen Daughters of Liberty Allegheny Vhuch Millvale John Smith

Aged couple seek death amid mortgage foreclosure

William Methner and his wife Anna attempted suicide by gas at their 223 East With street home in New York, planning to die together rather than face foreclosure and poverty. Both revived by a physician, they told police they sought peace in death after twenty five years of marriage and no quarrel. They were arraigned in Harlem Police Court with promises to refrain from further self harm.

New York William Methner Anna Newhbors Pass Methnor Juniar Webnot Iona Methner Sergi Jackson Anne Methners Whitman Harlem Agon Jersey

Movements of Ocean Steamers Aug 1 New York

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures from New York and European ports. Oceanic from Liverpool arrives. Massie sails for Liverpool. Noordem bound for Rotterdam. Soulogne Lazio bound for Genoa Naples. Adalbert for Genoa. Cape Rare for Aug. Hombure American steamer Raberin aboard. Victoria from Hamburg Cherbourg to New York. Capes and other vessels reported departures and expected dock times.

New York Oceanic Liverpool Massie Noordem Rotterdam da Soulogne Lazio Genoa Naples Pring Adalbert Hombure Raberin Victoria Hamburg Cherbourg York Warconl Tntiox Saturdaay Cape Race Newfoundland Campania Wilhelm YH Lizerd la Lorrane Havre Queenstows Sahed Baltir Casmania Kew Queenstown Textpole Bremen Sug Wilhelm Plymouth

Resorts Closed as Governor Higgins Moves in Albany

Gov Higgins pressed by reformists to close gambling in Albany as Saratoga winds down. The plan, tied to anti gambling action, aims to pressure Albany officials while Vanderbilts and Canfield's activities draw attention. Police and grand jury schedules, with bridge whist club raids cited, frame a broader political maneuver by the Republican machine.

Vanderbilts Canfield’s Washington Post Saratoga Aug Albany County Baratess County Albany New York Saratoga Association Guv Higgins Monte Carlo America Higgins Saratoga County Ganbling Joe Ullman Billy Mackin Maxey Blumenthal Delahanty Riggiog

Poison in canned salmon shocks GTP survey camp

Winnipeg Manitoba August 8 reports say several Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad survey camp members at Sand Green fifty miles south of Vermillion Alberta fell violently ill after eating canned salmon. Major Herbert J Smith died and several others are critically ill. Major Smith served with distinction in the Boer War.

Winnipeg Manitoba Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Sand Green Varmillion Alberta Herbert J Smith Smith

Reverend Dr J A Henry Dead in Asbury Park

The Philadelphia presbyterian minister Rev Dr J A Henry died in Asbury Park New Jersey after about a month of illness. He was 72, a former moderator of the general assembly, Princeton College alumnus, trustee of Princeton University and a noted church leader.

Philadelphia J Addison Henry Princeton Presbyterian Church Asbury Park N. J Henry Princeton College Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton University Pennsylvania Industrial Home Presbyterian Presbyterian Board of Publication Board of Home Missions The Presbyterian Church

Regrettable killing of Japanese poachers in Alaska

Treasury and Commerce officials discuss the seizure of Japanese schooners on the high seas near Alaska. The McCulloch relays Japanese prisoners to Valdez before Sitka. Acting Secretary Bacon expresses regret over the killings while signaling possible diplomatic exchanges with Japan and continued patrols to curb poaching in Alaskan waters.

Seala Simms Miyaoka State Department Bacon Scott Tokyo Japan McCulloch Sitka Valdez Edward W. Sims Department of Commerce and Labor Alaska Congress Indiana Lembkey North American Commercial Company United States St. Paul Island of St. George Seal Islands Bering Sea Treasury Department Revenue Cutter Service Thiouslands Sifue

Notable Visitors and Quick Local Items From Duluth

Duluth Minnesota August 3 guests of Bishop James Mel Goldek include Cardinal Arlegate and Bishop Burke arriving for a visit through Friday. William Dickey, presumed lost on Lake Ontario, was found. New York trustees elected for the New York Life Insurance Company. John Mitchell negro hanged for 1895 murder. Santa Fe reports raffle resumption on San Angelo branch. Georgia senate approves 29000 for Jamestown Exposition exhibit. John W. Hathaway American Minister to Servia and Roumania arrives from Liverpool.

Duluth. Minn New York Seth 3Uliken John Weld Jordan 1 Mott & Co New Yonk Life Vamiance Company Trusteeo de Dyersburg Tenn John Mitchell Moses Wedel Mitchell East Temple Santa Fe San Angelo Alante Senate House Geornia Jamestown BDI John WH Rtadle Servia Roumania Greaney Livarpoo

River steamers collide near Alexadra dock

River traffic incident report states the ferry Callahan backing from the Alexadra dock struck the side of the steamer Macalester yesterday around 1 PM. The Macalester sustained minor damage to its pilot house but both vessels completed their return trips after the collision.

Alexandra Callahan Macalester Dow Dacalester

Campaign for Douma famine relief and new terror group formed

In St Petersburg Aug 8 the cabinet pushes famine relief and a broad reform program ahead of December elections for a more tractable parliament. A radical new life-for-life group claims power, while Monipko faces trial for inciting armed revolt.

St. Petersburg Gefnod Monipko Cronstadt Monifke Telegraph Agency Herzenstein

Mrs Mackay Votes for Roslyn School Leader Bogart

Roslyn Long Island August report shows Dr Joseph H Bogart elected president of Roslyn union free school district without opposition. Only 63 total votes cast with 25 from Mrs Mackay's employes. rumor of large black turnout debunked as area colored residents attended a church picnic. Mrs Mackay voted ballot 15 and left for New York as result was assured.

Roslyn Long Island Aug Joseph H. Bogart Roslyn Union Free School Remsen Woods Aittle Clark Woods Dr. Bogart

Lawyer Fights Legislator Over War Bonds Bill in Georgia House

In Atlanta on August 8, Representative T. R. Whittley and lawyer Charles Dill fought on the Georgia House floor over a bill to pay war bonds held by the Wattingly estate. The fracas involved sticks and spittoons, left both men bruised but not seriously hurt, and drew a crowded, uproarious scene as lawmakers failed to intervene. The dispute related to bonds issued to pay for arms bought during the Civil War and repudiated with other war debts.

Washington Post Atlanta T. R. Whittley Douglas County Charles Dill Georgia House of Representatives Georgia Wailingly New York Guv Brown Charles D. Bil B. H. Hill United States Ben Bill Wattingly Whittley Charles Hill Font

Bomb at Russian Poland Station Kills One Wounds Many

Reports from Soenowice and Kiev describe a bomb thrown into a crowded railway station waiting room causing one death and numerous injuries. Panic spread as people were trampled and the bomber disappeared. Separate dispatches note violent actions against officials and socialists, with authorities imposing losses on areas hit by robberies.

Poland Soenowice Russian Poland Kiev Russia Gravoff Stefanchuk Mherty Warsaw Tchémeemil Province of Lublin Kaessa Aug

Beckt is saved after fall from hotel window in Augusta

Augusta Georgia August First Baseman Beck, recently released by Augusta Club after a buy from Nashville Southern League, leaped from a third story Chelsea Hotel window in a apparently deranged state. He struck wires and landed in a rose bush after causing a clubhouse disturbance that sent most players fleeing.

Augusta Beck Nashville Chelsea

Maud Gonne MacBride Granted Separation in Paris Case

Paris civil tribunal confirms judicial separation for Maud Gonne MacBride from Maj MacBride on ground of alleged intemperance. Absolution denied due to Irish nationality. visit rights set for weekly contact with son. Narrative recalls Maud Gonne, Irish Joan of Arc, and their marriage from Dublin Castle. long estrangement followed by July divorce suit and public statements on women's independence.

Paris Civil Tribunal of the Seine Maud Gonne MacBride Joan of Arc Mas. MacBride MacBride Maj MacBride Maj MacBrde Maud Gonne Dublin Castle MacBade Imatch J America Maud Ganne

Scrub Women Join Strike in Chicago Skyscrapers

In Chicago 240 janitresses voting yesterday backed aiding their husbands in a wage strike by boycotting work in twenty downtown skyscrapers. Mrs Felicia Prendergast challenged the view wives should stay at home while men strike, urging wives to withhold cleaning duties as a show of support.

Chicago Felicia Prendergast Mrs. Prendergast

Pianos Sale Features HighGrade Uprights at 185 and 195

Annual August clearance offers about twenty pianos including nine highgrade uprights in San Domingo mahogany. Shopworn and new stock from Behnings Price and Teeple among others. Sale lasts only a few days with demonstrations and no obligation to buy.

Ice Shortage Probed. Grand Jury Finds No Conspiracy

The New York grand jury in August concluded no criminal conspiracy existed among ice buyers to fix prices. After two hours of testimony and documents, prosecutors argued potential shortages for the rest of the summer. Witnesses traced ice harvests, price trends, and the impact of a mild winter and drizzly weather on Maine and Hudson River supplies.

Washington Post New York Grand Jury Gamias Jerome Maine Hudson

Rescuer Drowns Saving Girl at Lake Geneva

Armkeneck, 24, a Fort Revere soldier from Detroit, drowned attempting to rescue a young woman near Hull Massachusetts as bystanders saved the woman. Earlier, Henry D Smith, Beroit College secretary, died saving Ruth Macumber at Lake Geneva after a drowning incident yesterday.

Fort Revere Hull Mass Peter Armkeneck Armkenecht Detroit Cj .Williams Bay Wia Henry D Smith Beroit College Ruth Macumber Lake Geneva

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