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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1905
Page
2
The debate centers on canal project costs and governance. Culberson denounces high salaries and graft linked to the isthmian works while Hale and Stone spar over administrative reforms and foreign ship purchases. The bill passes after Culberson withdraws his amendment and the Senate enters executive session.
A suspected infernal device found on the train carrying President Loubet from Marly was reported in Le Journal. A preserving can with a time fuse, apparently extinguished, was seen by a railroad worker at St Nom Breteche as the engine was hunted. Investigations by Versailles and Paris authorities and military engineers proceed.
A bold, far reaching manifesto from a proletariat organization proclaims Russia bankrupt and orders a nationwide tax refusal while demanding gold payments and gold deposits withdrawal. It accuses the government of financial ruin and calls for a constituent assembly to overthrow autocracy. Reports of mutinies and reprisals follow, with plans to abduct Premier Witte uncovered among seized papers.
The battleship Slava and the mining cruiser Abrek have been dispatched to Riga as unrest spreads. Reports from Riga and Reval describe incendiaries, robbed Jewish quarters, and armed patrols. prices soar as provisions are destroyed and streets burn. Berlin officials consider steering steamers to Riga Reval and Libau to aid German subjects.
Berlin reports from Moscow that garrison tensions over bad rations and arrests sparked an open mutiny by the Rostoff grenadier regiment. The rioters freed their detained comrades, signaling a severe outbreak of unrest in the capital's military ranks.
An advert claims rheumatism clings unless treated, stating the acid condition of the blood is its cause. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure credited with curing thousands.
Forces seized the arsenal with stores of arma and munition and disposed machine guns before the barracks. Mutineers elected a committee of twenty to lead, while the Astrakhan regiment and Cossacks refused to move against them. Telegraph and post services are largely restored.
Special dispatch reports a British case against Taff Vale Railway over injuries from a train. The plaintiff alleged the jolt threw him into a door and across the track, leading to leg amputation. Evidence suggested he placed his legs on the tracks to claim compensation of £500 from a periodical.
The House completed the fourth day of debate on President Roosevelt's recommendations for federal control of insurance. Speakers urged various views while many address the chamber to empty desks. Notable remarks criticized the administration and defended state rights, with discussions on taxation, federal courts, and the scope of interstate regulation. The House adjourned until Monday.
George Autfman, posing as Christ’s true prophet, was tarred and feathered by a mob in Perth Kansas. He fled last night, walked all night in cold weather to Renfrew Oklahoma by morning, suffering from exposure. He had stayed three months with the Talkington family, swindling them into giving up possessions to end the world.
A Washington Sunday Post advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related symptoms led by a police chief from Stark Alabama praising the remedy It offers free sample bottles and a book of testimonials while urging readers to request by mail and to mention the newspaper at intake
Albert Davy, walking delegate of the Plasterers' Union, and a woman he lived with in West Sixty-third were shot and killed in a quarrel. Eyewitness Arthur Davy said the woman fired, then killed herself after remorse. Police deem murder and suicide likely, with conflicting witness accounts and quick hospital deaths.
At the Washington Corral banquet hall in Raleigh the Carabaos honored Philippine campaign veterans with speeches by Vice President Fairbanks and Gen Wheeler. About 100 Carabaos and 60 guests attended the third annual event featuring Moros costumes, a Filipino boy on a carabao display, and a playful “bombinero” arch. Admirals Harris and Young sat beside the speakers as the evening celebrated military service in the Philippines.
In Louisville Kentucky Archie Harris a 2 Negro cab driver was shot and killed early today by Louie Whitney a fellow cabman believed to have fired while asleep Whitney had been shown a hammerless revolver the day before and reportedly bragged of it He allegedly dreamed of an attack and fired upon a phantom assailant striking Harris who was asleep at the time
A government printing office employee and Columbia Mutual Relief Association officer has been absent since last Tuesday amid rumors of a cash shortage. The treasurer presented envelopes with sick‑benefit funds, but some members allege November collections were not handed over, suggesting a short of about 490 dollars. The association president deferred questions until a board and full membership meeting at Typographical Temple to determine action.
At Shamokin final TriState Anthracite Miners Convention Mitchell led in empowering a special committee to present demands to coal operators. Rumors of a Roosevelt envoy circulated. delegates debated referral of resolutions while most supported the action. A document may be mailed to operators in New York and Philadelphia. details of timing uncertain.
Weather details report widespread rain and high temperatures across the Middle Atlantic and Northwest high pressure over Saskatchewan. Eastern Florida may see showers, North Pacific rain or snow, warmth in Central Valleys and Atlantic States by Monday, with colder conditions in the Northwest. Coastal winds shift and storm warnings end on the Great Lakes except Lake Superior. Local figures show various temperatures, humidity, and rainfall. business activity notes growth and hiring by W H Bowman in local trade.
In old age mucous membranes thicken causing loss of hearing sense of smell taste and digestion. Pernus claims to relieve these symptoms by acting on all mucous membranes. The aged Rev J N Parker of Utica New York says he lost his hearing in June 1901 and was cured after using Pe-ru-Na, asking his doctor about it.
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