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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1905

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Cuba Faces Ruin as Soldier Debt Clash with Platt Amendment

The article argues Cuba’s Platt amendment violations spark U S intervention fears as Palma’s government drives an interior debt plan to pay soldiers with bonds to foreign creditors. It warns treasury strains, rising deficits, and possible U S action to avert foreign takeover of Cuba’s finances.

Itb-Cation Iuney Palay Palma Cuba Congress House of Representatves Senate Ranety Banking Dept of Union Trust Co Afl United States

EX-MINISTER SQUIERS LANDS IN NEW YORK

Herbert G. Squiers former American minister to Cuba arrived by Morro Castle from Havana. His resignation was accepted in Washington on November 9. He said he would stay in New York a few days and return to Havana December 16 to settle affairs.

New York Herbert G. Squiers Cuba Morro Castle Havana

Rebel Chieftains Welcomed After Insurrection Return

Havana reports forgiveness extended to Col. Piedra the first insurgent to start the revolt and the last to return home. Piedra and three ex-officers were met twenty miles from Havana by Interior Secretary Freyre Andrade and two congressmen arriving by three cars. They escorted the four to their homes and treated them the same as other insurgents.

Havana Col. Piedra Freyre Andrade

Ryaf Arrives to Speak on Ise of Pines Territory

Edward C Ryaf, once named US delegate to Congress by Ise of Pines residents after declaring the island a US territory, lands in Havana planning a Washington visit. Other arrivals from the island report Charley Reynard, head of the American Club there, withheld Secretary Reats letter on US stance. Reynard allegedly unaware the letter had been published elsewhere. Odd Quaint Things from Europe For Christmas presents at National Art Association, 47 Fst nw.

Havana Edward C Ryaf Ise of Pines United States Congress Washington Charley Reynard Reat Ma. Reynard Europe National Art Association Fst

Roosevelt Faces Railroad Rate Reform Debate

Senator Elkins and supporters weigh a modified Esch Townsend approach as President Roosevelt seeks railroad rate relief. Capitol discussions focus on compromise, with experts Newcomb and Adams evaluating the industry to shape a bipartisan bill amid the administration’s broad reform push.

Congress Roosevelt Bany Dium Nebuay Elkins Senate

Panic on French ship La Champagne. six missing

High chaos on the French line steamer La Champagne in Havana Harbor as 400 passengers crowded the rail spooked the crew. The vessel, listing after taking coal, saw at least six injured and six reported missing while many jumped overboard or into small boats seeking shore.

Havana Harbor Havana Rep Fron Mexico

Students End Strike at Penn State College

Joint Board of Arbitration settles the dispute at De Fonte Pennsylvania, with both sides conceding. College to resume classes tomorrow with nearly full student enrollment. Col John A Woodward credited for initiating arbitration. board of six students five faculty and three trustees formed the panel.

Defonte Pennsylvania State College John A. Woodward Board of Trustees Phey Eis

Parson Jr. Killed in Mexico City by Electric Car

James R. Parsons Jr. named consul general in Mexico City on April 19, 194. a New York native with prior service as consul at Aix la Chapelle from 1888 to 1900. death occurred shortly after 9 PM in Mexico City. Also note Alaska mail route report of Ed Smith traveling by dog team from Candle Paint Barrow to New York City.

Mexico City Parsons Janes R. Parsons, Jr New York Aix la Chapelle Seattle Wash Ed Smith Candle Death Valley_ trail Alaska New York City

Syndicate Buys Controlling Interest in Tennessee Coat and Iron

A New York Wall Street syndicate of ten men has bought a majority of Tennessee Coat and Iron stock. The deal is lodged with Moore & Schley and Charles G. Gates & Co. The group says control is premature and aims to finalize with current management. No friction with Woodward Interests. The United States Steel Corporation will not pursue the Tennessee purchase.

New York Wall Street Tennnessee Coat and Iron Company Central Moore & Schley Charles G. Gates & Co Bers Tennessee Goal and Iron Company Woodward United ‘Btaten Steel Corporation Tennessee Company Eee

Hearst Resort Contest Aims to Change Election Law

Special to The Washington Post reports Hearst supporters plan to seek a general recanvass of last election votes if court actions fail. They hint at legislative action to allow retracing ballots and possibly voiding some, though risks and opposition loom in both legislature and courts. The New York brief notes the Board of Elections continues city canvassing and has requested county clerks to report canvass results.

Washington Post New York Dec Hearst Board of Elections

Barricaded Woman Holds Train Car In Kansas

Dee and Mrs Irene Berry hold a railway coach in Girard Kansas since Friday refusing food for four days. She speaks of killing enemies and has conversations with officers guarding the car. Meanwhile Northport Washington notes her divorce from John F Berry of Lexington Kentucky and a dressmaker background. Fire protection plans are under way in the Canal Zone with C E Weldman named fire chief.

Girard Kans Dee Irene Berry Toiiet Northport Wash Berry Kansas John F. Berry Lexington

Eleven Lost At Sea In Blizzard Off Magdalen Islands

The steamer Lunentt struck Magdalen Island rocks during a violent storm near Amherst Harbor as blinding snow hindered navigation. Of seventeen aboard, including R. J. Leslie of Halifax and a sixteen crew, eleven perished when the vessel broke up. Capt. Pride of the Lunenburg survived after clinging to a boat.

R. J. Leslie Halifax Wessel Magdalen Island Meat Cove Cape Breton Lunentt Telve Capt Pride Lunenburg H. Meersard R. M. McDonald J. Jove Cook B. Ham Poy J. McConnall HE. V. Douvette

New Hope for Patrick in Death Penalty Appeal

Albert T. Patriot under death sentence for the Rice murder will be moved from Sing Sing to New York to set a new execution date. Lawyers argue the Supreme Court cannot fix a date. if denied, an appeal to the US Supreme Court may stay the death sentence. Patriot expects nine months before a Washington argument. He will remain in Sing Sing’s death house until then.

New York Albert T. Patriot William Marsh Rice Sing Sing State Supreme Court Supreme Court Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Johnson Patrick Washington

Index to 10 Day's Issue Part One

The listing summarizes contents by page with items on Cuba threats panic at sea eleven lost jewels thefts presidents message La Follette Twain House proceedings racing sports riots in Baltic provinces roof collapse deaths fires poison trial appeals insurance finances police mysteries and legal records from the era.

Cuba Elkins la Follette Senate Mark Twain House Lane Commission Holland Washington Baltic Charing Cross Woodbury Kane Manassaa Court of Appeals Harmon

Boy Convicted of Murder Faces Electric Chair

George Granger, twenty, was found guilty of first degree murder in Poughkeepsie New York, for killing his employer Charlea Lutz last June over robbery as motive. He sobbed in court. sentencing set for Thursday. judge warned jurors against sympathy.

Washington Post Poughkeepsie N. Y Supreme Court George Granger Granger Charlea Lutz Burr

No More Railroad Passes In Major Policy Change

The Pennsylvania Railroad prohibits free transportation, rebates, and concessions after January 1, 1906, affecting Senators, Representatives, journalists, and officials except the President. Officials say the move follows the interstate commerce law spirit and aims to curb abuse while the President reportedly retains special cars. The order covers the entire system east of Pittsburgh and may prompt similar actions from Reading.

Washington Post Philadelphia Pennss United States Harrisburg Roosevelt Pennsylvania Railroad Reading Pennsylvania Pittsburg The Road

British steamer tows Italian liner into Horta harbor

The British steamer Etonian arrived at Horta in the Azores towing the Italian steamer Italia from New York. The Italia lost her propeller and was rescued fifty miles off Cervo Island. All 430 passengers are reported in good health. Italia was en route to Genoa and Naples. Cervo Island is the northernmost and smallest of the Azores.

Horta Azores Islands Etonian New York Cervo Island Genoa Naples Agore Islands Royal Mail Line

Marines Guard Embassy In St Petersburg Dispatch

A detachment of marines under a petty officer from the U S cruiser Minneapolis arrived in St Petersburg via Eydtkuhnen to guard the American Embassy today. Handsome new furniture at auction today with rugs. selling prices expected to attract buyers from Wilson and Mayers at 287 gt nw.

Minneapolis St. Petersburg Eydtkuhnen East Frussia United States Minneapoli Wilson & Mayers Gt. Nw

Stolen Gems Worth 200000 Located by New York Police

New York police, after nine months of inquiry, report $200,000 jewels stolen from salesman Glattauer in Birmingham have surfaced in New York. Many pieces are traced to Maiden Lane jewelers with warrants pending, and several items recovered from pawnshops.

Maiden Lane Washington Post New York Birmingham England Glattauer Glattauer & Bros Paris Jewelers Scotland Yards Glattauer& Bros. Glattauer McUautey Appleton Rosenberg Gattauer Bowery Constable Rafter

Wicks May Not Testify In Blackmail Case

New York December 5 Thomas P Wickes may not testify explaining why he wrote to Commodore Edward Weston the Lewis Jarvis letters charged with blackmail before Justice Rogers In the Supreme Court criminal branch Wickes counsel Delos McCurdy stated no defense will be made after moving to dismiss the indictment He said Wickes committed no crime and if he had signed his own name instead of Lewis Jarvis he would not be in trouble Justice Rogers denied the motion Wickes remained calm his wife in black sat beside him her youth and looks drawing some sympathy

Washington Post New York Thomas P. Wickes Commodore Edward Weston Lewis Jarvis Rogers Supreme Court Criminal Branch Wickes Delos McCurdy McCurdy

Women Burned Escaping Brooklyn House Fire

Mrs D K Wilson and her daughter Miss Alice Wilson of Saratoga Springs endured severe burns after fleeing a rear parlor blaze at 19 Lincoln Place Brooklyn. Mrs Wilson climbed from a front window onto a ledge and reentered a nearby window, while Alice escaped to the roof and later descended to 191. The injuries included singeing of Mrs Wilson and burns to Miss Wilson’s hair and scalp.

House New York D. K. Wilson Alice Wilson Garatoga Springs H. R. Smith Lincoln Place Brooklyn Wilson Miss Wilson

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