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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

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Democracy cheers as Bryan points party way at Garden

A vast Madison Square Garden crowd greets William Jennings Bryan with cheers as he arrives to speak on government ownership of railroads. Hearst is acclaimed in the box, and the audience halts for Bryan’s proposed policies while noting socialist critique.

Bryan Yx CIA New York Muilson William Jennings Bivan Briers Mr Bryan Hearst Amy Taing Sweat Denon Rahiorn William Indolph Timelers Antitrust League Bryans Brian Ayule Eulomr Filera Teague Vr Bryan Poliderus Awe Bryan Madison Square Garden Olock Land Uix Great Fall Potomac Great Falls Old Dominion 36Th & M Sts Harry W. Walker Commercial Travelers’ League Brians Naw Gov Fok Gov Folk Tom L Jolson Cleveland Mr Johnson William Randolph Hearst Alans Mr Hearst Hus

DEFECTS IN DREADNOUGHT REPORTS OF PLATES WITHOUT REVETS

London reports circulate alleging faulty workmanship on British battleships. The Montagu was said to have rivet defects after striking rocks near Lundy Island, denied by authorities. The Daily Mail cites a Portsmouth correspondent accusing the Dreadnought of imperfect rivets and incomplete joints, noting dismissals and a dry dock inspection.

England London Lundy Island Daily Mail Portsmouth Gays

Nine coal dealers sue railroads for over half a million

In Philadelphia nine retail coal dealers filed suits seeking more than 200000 in damages alleging discrimination and preferential treatment for favored coal corporations by railroads following Interstate Commerce Commission investigations. Pennsylvania Railroad Company is named as the principal defendant with officials denying knowledge of the suits. The actions allege a conspiracy to bias demurrage charge collections.

Philadelphia Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Railroad Company Iegal Pennsylvania, Railroad Company Smts

Price of coal not to soar in 0 of ice myth debunked

Philadelphia Coal Exchange officers deny a $7 per ton coal price rise. James Walker, president, says the tale has no foundation and discussions have not occurred. Charles Scull, secretary, agrees. Investigators William Gray and Joseph Patterson say reports are ready for District Attorney Bell but will not discuss specifics.

Exchange Washinga Post Philadelphia Philadelphia Coal Exchange James Walker E .Change Charles C Scull William 4 Gray Joseph M Patterson Bell Beil

Mayor Grose Removed in City Council Impeachment

William W Grose was impeached and removed as mayor by the city council this afternoon. John Tegart and Charles Poutch of the board of public works were also removed. City Clerk Eugene Brisby became acting mayor and appointed a new public works board amid controversy over a $229,000 sewage system project cited as the cause.

William W Grose John Tegart Charles Poutch Board of Public Works Ofice Eugene Brisby Brisby Board of Works

Republicans Need the House Lodge Sees Major Goal in Essex Club Talk

Boston mass August 20 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told Essex Club members that Republican control of the House is vital for stable industry and prudent legislation. He emphasized electing strong Republicans this year and criticized Democrats for rushing to nominate a president.

Senutor Lodge

Philadelphia steamer crew struck by cholera fever aboard Elswick Lodge

The crew of the Elswick Lodge captained by Drabner aboard the Augan helmed steamer left Tampico August 7 and reached Norfolk last Monday. Fever appeared after departing Norfolk and the vessel is now in quarantine ninety miles below Philadelphia at the Delaware Breakwater.

Philadelphia Drabner Delaware Hares Tampico Norfolk

Bell Held to Contract by National Commission

Cincinnati August 3 The National Baseball Commission refused to strike Pitcher Bell from the Brooklyn reserve list. Bell claimed unfair treatment by Brooklyn and said he would not play for that club. The commission ruled he was drafted by Brooklyn and that he ignored his contract. Bell now plays in the outlaw league.

Brooklyn Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Today Bell

Arrested in Greensboro in murder of Lynchburg brakeman

A suspect in the Lynchburg murder of Brakeman Moody was captured in Greensboro and jailed by local detectives after weeks of investigation. Another Black man involved remains at large. The report also notes travel ads for Atlantic City trips from Baltimore, with schedules and prices included.

Lynchburg Greensboro Greensbooro NC Jim Mosser Moody

Yankees Man Gun For Cuba Decisive Battle Near Campo Florido

Havana reports a major clash as government troops push toward Guerra near Campo Florido. Rebels suffer heavy losses, with 40 killed cited and matériel seized. Betancourt arrested amid staff dissension as U.S. officers lead new Cuban corps. Americans warned to expect further measures to protect property and lives.

Campo Flonda Guerra Betancourt Theaty Iicinity Manicaragua Tobacco Santa Clara Province Kaffenburgh & Sons Easter Manicaragua Tobacco Company Boston Santa Clara City Pino Guerra Puerto Cortez San Juan de Martinez Pinar del Rio Pino Guering Col Betancourt Havana Bendes Guer Ya Guanes Arana Calixto Garcia

Fishery Dispute Narrowed Over Newfoundland Rights

In St Johns Newfoundland on August 30 it is understood that American fishermen now acknowledge Newfoundland authority to require entry and clearance at customs, payment of rents, and compliance with marine regulations in Newfoundland waters, even where treaty rights exist. The shift narrows the dispute to whether Americans can use purse seines.

St Johns Newfoundland

City sealer issues ultimatum to packers on weight

Chicago August 3 City Sealer Joseph Grein today issued an ultimatum to butter and lard dealers, urging full weight in every package. The ordinance prescribes a fine of 60 cents per short package, with hundreds of prosecutions possible. Dealers have until next Tuesday to repack all items in their possession.

Chicago Joseph Grein

Earthquake Fire Injuries Rise at Valparaiso Hospitals

Ambulance stations and hospitals in Valparaiso care for 4 600 injured from the earthquakes and subsequent fires. Mme von der Lund, wife of Col von der Lund the German instructor of Chilean troops, died today from the injuries she received.

Sanhagy Lule Valparaiso Mme von der Lund Col. von der Lund

One killed three injured in Toledo automobile crash

Imogene Reynolds milliner died while three others were seriously hurt when an automobile struck a freight train about three miles south of Toledo shortly after midnight. Burton Cremble, prominent Toledo businessman and manager for the Toledo Motor Car Company, is among the seriously injured. The car was said to be traveling at high speed when it hit a Terminal Belt train across the Maumee River road near Day Havex. Three harness races and a running event were held at Brightwood Driving Club.

Toledo Imogene Reynolds Milliner Burton

Bankers Death Reveals Embezzlement Ties at Trust Firm

In Bryn Mawr area a defunct Real Estate Trust Company faced revelations that its president Frank Hipple embezzled funds and financed Miss Wright Select School for Ladies. Coroner admitted delaying death facts to prevent runs. receiver Earle outlined schemes, possible asset backed by names worth $150000, and a plan to reorganize with creditors taking preferred stock.

Hipple Bryn Mawr Philadelphia Lst Frank Knipple George H Earle Gr Trust Wmrle Securites Earle Ructher Adolf Gegal Doyle Rupple Earle Miss Wright Select School For Ladies Ms Son F Wharton Ehnsle Moss Wight Corpner Berle Realstate Trust Company Marte Ggmn Glasgow Consioeration

Chile Hit by Severe Earthquake and Aftershocks

A severe earthquake was felt tonight in Tacna and Arica Chile with sixteen weaker shocks following. Reduced rail fares to Toronto offered for a lodge meeting in Toronto with round trips on September 13 14 35 and 16, return by September 4, tickets via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Pennsylvania Railroad Atlantic City Cape Max Wildwood Ocean City Rio de Taneirie Tacna Arica Chile Toronto Sovereign Grand Lodge Ont

Washington flyer in wreck injures two firemen

Pennsylvan ia Railroad fuel train from Philadelphia and Washington collided with a switch engine near Ebenezer Buffalo NY today at high speed. The switch engine was demolished and two locomotives pulling the passenger train damaged. Engineer Potter was seriously scalded and Engineer Rans Perry of a passenger engine injured but not seriously. No passengers hurt.

Buffalo Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Washington Ebenezer Potter Engieer Ransperry

Paralyzed Youth Reach Dies After Cure Becomes Fatal

Onridge reports the death of 19 year old James A Reach who was paralyzed and then cured, but later shot by a policeman. The story notes paralysis improved briefly before his death, with medical and police involvement surrounding the incident.

Onridge James A Reach Reach Roach

Warning by Woman Prevents Elopement in Washington

Miss Bertha Steinbach, from New York, arrived to stop Arthur Hermann from eloping with Miss Matilde Bachler of Fourteenth Street Northwest. Hermann allegedly had two wives and used funds from Bachler for travel and arrangements. Police at the Tenth Precinct arrested Hermann after Steinbach and Bachler pursued action and communications.

Bertha Steinbach New York Bachier Europe Matilde Bachler Fourteenth Street Arthur Hermann Pennsylvania Avenue Brigegrom Tenth Precinct Bertha Stemnbach Hermann Paris Vienna Austria Brooklyn Harmann Mies Stelbach Miss Bachler Miss Steinbach Washington Miss Stermbach Hermann Noel Bachler Green Touth Kertheimer Demsal Sam Paiadelphia Lnroritect Kellogg Buide Misa Bachlér Boardman

Men Involved In Puckett Frauds Deny Confession

District Attorney says Miss Eulalie E Puckett admitted guilt in attempting a $6000 loan on Mrs Fannie Songes Perry property and named loans to other owners. Attorney says she may plea insanity. she denies confessing to police, hints at conspiracy involving prominent lenders and a real estate ring.

Eulalie E. Puckett Fannie Songes Perry William E Ambrose Miss Puckett Given Wiss Puckett P Street Lester & Price Kingsley American National Bank Helen M J Boynton Gen Boynton Herbert A Gil Caywood Mrs Perry Burry Edwards Perry George Spaggs Perry Perry Mr Given

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