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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
1
In a open letter, Roosevelt argues that Democratic themes would menace prosperity and says Republicans should stay in power. He asserts Congress has achieved more than any in a generation and praises labor and capital rights while warning against weakening government powers to curb abuses.
The passage argues against changing House leadership to avoid disruption of ongoing reforms in social, industrial, and civic areas. It lauds the Panama Canal as a monumental engineering feat and defends unions and corporations when properly run. It endorses a protective tariff, balancing benefits to national prosperity, and supports tariff revision only when net gains exceed harms. It also separates tariff questions from trust and monopoly actions, urging enforcement of existing laws by Congress and its predecessors.
The Republican committee released a Roosevelt letter to Congressman James E Watson of Rush Me and In it the President endorses tariff revision only after the nation has evaluated it. He says revising the tariff is separate from monopolies and praises Congress as the most productive in a generation. He urges continued Republican control to finish begun work and notes labor and capital must be equal under law. The letter ends with congratulations to Watson for volunteering services to the congressional committee.
A lengthy pro-Congress letter lauds the 19th century Congress under Speaker Cannon, praising its diverse achievements in social and industrial reform, the Panama Canal project, and Monroe Doctrine aims. It defends current leadership, condemns opposition, and emphasizes urgent policy aims including labor hours, corporate political contributions, and canal expansion.
Rumors of fighting swirl in western Cuba as President Palma appoints Gen. Rafael Montalvo to direct operations against insurgents. Rural guards increase to 4000, troops move to Pinar del Rio, telegraph and telephone lines cut, Bandera’s force skirmishes with guards near Guanajay. Arrests widen in Havana and Matanzas as authorities seize arms and uncover plots while debates on U S intervention linger.
Reports from Pinar del Rio and Havana describe organized disturbances against the Cuban government with hundreds in Pinar del Rio and fewer than 100 in Havana. Leaders arrested. Guard Commander killed. the first death of the insurrection occurs as Gov. Nunez joins a rural guard detachment and clashes with Bandera’s group.
In Saluda County a mob of about 20 men shot and killed Bob Etheridge after he allegedly attacked a young girl at a barn while she fed a stock. The father of the girl, intent on vengeance, attempted to escort Etheridge to the scene but was overtaken by the mob. Etheridge reportedly confessed before dying. The girl, badly bruised, was not certain to die, with doctors later reporting some hope of recovery.
Nicholas Longworth quotes Taft stating he does not want the Supreme Court seat. The remark, made in New York after a lengthy wedding trip, ties to Ohio politics and the GOP scramble to replace party leadership challenged by Senator Dick. Longworth and Taft, both Cincinnati natives, discuss Republican efforts to curb machine control.
John B. Roper, alias Lutkin, jailed in Tex county prison, killed two inmates Trawick and Crowder with a heavy bucket, then hanged himself using a blanket strip. He claimed Dalton gang ties and was linked to a 1892 Longview bank robbery and a sheriff murder in Arkansas. Evidence also ties him to crimes across Texas Louisiana and Arkansas.
Raleigh Aug 20 A large committee led by Gor Glenn and Senators Overman and Simmons will travel to New York to invite William Jennings Bryan to Raleigh for an address at the North Carolina State fair in October If he comes he will speak from the same platform Roosevelt used last October The committee plans to reach New York August 7 The Williamsberg insane hospital inquiry advances with two pending minority reports cited by Saddier and Ouida possibly censuring officials A lightning strike destroys a Hagerstown Maryland barn and its crops worth about 35000 partially insured
Reports from Santiago and Valparaiso detail extensive destruction across numerous towns. Authorities impose order, relief networks form, and funds flow from Buenos Aires to aid victims. Estimated property damage ranges up to 300 million dollars as survivors seek relatives amid scarce food and water.
The Almendral quarter and main streets lie in heaps as people trek through ruined hills and seashore. Coastline reportedly rose above prior levels while troops keep order. Military ambulances shuttle wounded to hospital. supplies move from Santiago to Valparaiso. Business stalls, a commercial crisis feared. English firms in Valparaiso largely escape heavy losses. Banttage suffers less than Valparaiso.
Valparaiso Aug 22 martial law costs lives as robbers are shot by patrols after an earthquake. Dynamite used to quell fires and maintain order. Telegraph down, trains halted, provisions slow to reach Santiago. Many residents optimistic despite upheaval.
A Greenwood report says Bob Raust, 30, disturbed by recent lynchings, was jailed after attempting to assault women at a local farm. Authorities say he attacked a colored woman trio and was restrained by Benjamin King before being bound and sent to Greenwood in a raving frenzy.
Four Mexican miners were ambushed by a fourteen Yaqui band in a canyon near Las Cabesas, leaving one dead and two presumed dead while two others escaped. A small Mexican force pursued the Yaquis but found them entrenched. An attack was planned pending rural reinforcements. Near Montesuma another miner was killed by Yaquis.
At Rio de Janeiro on August 20 the Pan American general welfare committee debated Rafael Uribe Uribe’s proposal to form a diplomatic corps led by foreign ministers for all American capitals. Argentina backed it while Chilean delegates opposed, calling it impracticable and foolish. the proposal was rejected. The conference planned a condolence session for Chile’s earthquake disaster and may adjourn early next week.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania John Linder of Carlisle was nominated for Congress by Democrats of the Eighteenth district with likely Republican endorsement. The move signals a joint Democratic Republican front against Congressman Olmsted. In Norfolk Nebraska Judge Guy Graves of Pender was nominated for Congress by Democrats and Populists in the Third Nebraska District, shaping a competitive race.
In Bropintington Illinois on August 20, a miner William Thomas quarrelled with his wife Mrs. William Thomas and killed her by slashing and crushing. He fled after the murder. A ten day excursion by the Niagara Falls Excursions line is advertised with trains from Washington at 7.65 am on August 24 September 7 21 and October 12. Ticket agents list further details.
In San Francisco on August 20 President Roosevelt is to receive a major orchid gift from Manuel de Urtarte a wealthy Filipino planter. Seven thousand varieties are included in the shipment aboard the transport Thomas which arrived last Saturday. Roosevelt visited the planter's conservatory in Manila and his daughter noted her father's orchid admiration. The planter promised to send the Chief Executive a few specimens and a special car will be used for the trip across the continent.
The Very Rev Dr Morrissey was chosen provincial of the Holy Cross order by the general chapter in Indiana. He succeeds Very Rev J A Zahm who led for eight years. Morrissey has spent two years abroad for health and previously served fifteen years as president of Notre Dame University. Rev James French was elected first superior general of the Holy Cross order and had been vice-president of Notre Dame under Morrissey.
A noon lightning ball and shock wave startled downtown Cincinnati. Wires hummed as a trolley fuse blew and a car motor box caught fire near Fountain Square. Glass cracked in government buildings while occupants felt the blast as rain fell from a cloudless sky.
New York report says Dr William V White aged physician arrested in Pittsfield Mass last Friday on a warrant charging him with alleged larceny of 1483 was discharged from custody in Polo Court today James O Sullivan formerly a ward of the doctor testified he now believes his former guardian had no criminal intent
Sunbury Pa August 20 a county court report shows William H Berry tax collector embezzled 16000 and was dismissed from office. his bond of 115000 stands and sheriff seized his property to satisfy the claims. Rockefeller well again in Cleveland health restored after bed confinement. church panic in Chicago when lightning strikes.
The Pacific Mail liner Manchuria ran aground broadside to shore near Makapu Point after a storm. About 20 passengers including Gen. James F. Smith the new governor general of the Philippines and Judge N. W. Gilbert were being landed at Waimanalo and will go to Honolulu. Tug Fearless and Interisland steamer Cummins aided. coast guard and sailing boats prepared to evacuate.
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