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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

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Demonstration in Rome for France Strains Vatican Security

Rioting crowds in Rome protest French action near the Farnese palace with police and cavalry deployed to guard the Vatican. Deputies clash with authorities as prayers and anti clerical sentiments run through the crowd amid tensions over church relations and political standoffs.

France Rome Pazza Farnese Palace Vatican Apostolic Palace Pizzo Farnese Chamber of Deputes Prince Borghese de Felice Haranga Gieduie Bruza Simoepher

France’s churches adapt as state pays free seats rise

Worship proceeds after state seizure of church property. Most churches open doors for exit only, seating free of charge, almsboxes emptied in some parishes, and masses conducted with usual pomp as services resume under new arrangements. A Brest incident shows tension when a commissary faced a knife and revolver from a fanatic crowd.

Madeleine Notre Dame Notre Dame de la Croix St Ambrose Chaira Brest Chalons St. Brione Richard Paris Taransafz Father Riviere Vatican Temps Lite Tate Washington Post France Paria

Hotel on stilts bar open spirit survives move

Special to the Washington East Somerville New Jersey December 16 The Somerset Hotel one of New Jersey's oldest hostelries and famed for nearly 20 years of continuous operation stayed open as it was raised from its foundations and moved 100 feet up the street Proprietor Col Bil Early kept the business running by spanning the doorway with a gang plank despite dangerous conditions The hotel once served as a halfway house on the Old York road and hosted notable politicians including John S Blair whose political gamble ended in defeat with a remark about a monument to folly

Tne Washington East Somerville Dee 16 Somerset Hotel New Jersey Col ‘Bil Old York Road Na Aor City Easton Pa George John S. Blair Blair

BAILIFF FOUND MURDERED IN MAR ETTA STREET HOUSE

In Atlanta Georgia John G Dodgen a bailiff was found shot on the landing of a Marietta Street lodging house. Mrs Willie Stamper who runs the house admits the shooting claiming he tried to break in and she fired through a closed door. Police believe the death occurred inside the house and the body was later discarded. An inquest ordered Stamper and three occupants were detained for further investigation.

Atlanta Wec Bains John G Dodgen Maretta Street Willie Stamper Justice of the Peace Puckett Dodgen Stamper

Violence Follows Strike in Portland Street Railway

Disturbances followed a strike of motormen and conductors in Portland last night. Today minor incidents continued with major trouble on the outskirts where tracks were barricaded and two cars were thrown over by rioters.

Portland Tows

Justice Brewer Voiced Warnings On Big Nation and Debt

Justice David J. Brewer spoke at the People's Forum in New Rochelle on the perils of worshiping mere bigness. He warned against incurring debt for present gains and urged adherence to the Monroe Doctrine and the Golden Rule while praising national growth and charitable spirit.

Specchl Washington Post New York David J. Brewer United States Supreme Court People’s Forum New Rochelle Edward M Shepard Brewer United States Europe Pennsylvania Standard Oi Company America Standard Oil Company Kansas Pony Express Cora Nationa Ile Hercules Hercules’ Club Washington Republic Ubrarles Justice Brewer New York City Owen Washingtons Union Pacific Railroad Ife John Hay

Freeze for Lack of Coal Crises Hit North Dakota Rail Service

Special to The Washington Post reports North Dakota faces a grave fuel shortage as railroads fail to supply coal and wood cars. Towns lack fuel, mills and plants idle, schools closed, and heaters shut down. fears of snow blockade threaten winter disruption across the state and into Minnesota.

Washington Post St. Paul Minn North Dakota Grand Forks Northwest Cando Ight Granville Towner Rugby Minot Intervala Minnesota

Bombing injures Radom gendarmeria commander

In Radom, Russian Poland, Col Plat­ta, commander of the gendarmeria, lost a leg when a bomb exploded he was attacked by a student at the technical school. The student who threw the device was arrested.

Russan Poland Radom Russian Poland Col Plotta

Robber Shot To Death In New Kensington Store Hold Up

In New Kensington Pennsylvania, masked burglars Kuhn and Romig attempted a robbery at Mrs Mary Neenan's store. Officer James Lemon hid nearby and shot Kuhn three times, fatally wounding him. Romig surrendered, claiming Kuhn threatened his life. authorities investigate suspected links to a recent local murder.

Robera Informant Companion Pittsburg Nation Mary Neenon New Kensington Jamea J’ Lemon Elmer Kuhn Albert Romig King Romig Neenan Lemon Kuhn Mra Nexnon Henry Smith

Rockefeller's Men Caddies At Pocantico Hills Golf

Special to The Washington Post from Tarrytown reports John D Rockefeller playing golf at Pocantico Hills with Italian workers as caddies while his regular caddies are sent to village school for the winter. The laborers, though language-limited, join in the game with the Standard Oil magnate, enjoying the sport.

Washington Post Tarrytown John D Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Standard Oil Rockefeller

Bryce as Ambassador to Washington Favored by British Press

London reports the Tribune says James Bryce is likely to accept the American ambassadorship in Washington. The piece notes the post could be the apex of diplomatic service and would be widely approved in both Britain and the United States with President Roosevelt prepared to welcome Bryce.

London’ Tribune London James Bryce Tribune Washington Bryce England United States Roosevelt the Tribune Bryeas Atlantic

English cabinet changes rumors tied to health and posts

The report outlines imminent cabinet changes with J H Ells resigning for ill health and likely replacement by Walter Bonciman. It notes possible resignations by Sir B Fowler and Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman may stay in the Commons. Rumors mention John Burns for promotion and James Bryce’s ambassadorial post, with Burns seen as a strong candidate for Ireland’s chief secretary.

Herbert Gladstone Henry Campbell-Bannerman House of Commons James Mr Bryce Ireland

Suit for heiress estate hinges on mental derangement clause

Former Judge Gordon announced plans to institute proceedings this week to gain control of the $800,000 Miller estate for Miss Ida May Miller. The will includes a clause allowing a cousin and lifelong friend Mrs Margaret Frakes to reclaim the estate if signs of the daughter’s mental derangement appear. The case ties to the daughter’s disappearance and family troubles, with related arrests and rumors surrounding her fiancé Dr Rolando Kuehn and his mother. Ocean liner movements and arrivals are briefly listed in the gossip.

Philadelphia Gordon Margaret Frailey Ida May Miller Seleton Margaret Frakes Fratley Rolando Kuehn Miss Miller Mra Elizabeth Miller

Wall Street Steam Pipe Break Carries 40 Foot Subside

A New York steam main ruptured under 37 Wall Street near the Trust Company of America causing a 40 foot street subsidence. Steam and debris erupted, ripping a ten by three foot hole in pavement and delaying elevator service and steam heat across the Nassau to Broadway block. Banks and federal offices including the Subtreasury and assay office face disruption until repairs finish.

Washington Post New York Trust Company of America Wall Street Nassau and William New York Steam Company Nassau Street Nassau William Streets Broadway William Street

Senator Bailey Confident on Joint Ballot Support

Gainesville Tex December 16 Senator Bailey asserts backing in letters and newspaper statements from twenty three senators and eighty three representatives pledging to vote for him. He adds twelve more members likely to vote as instructed, totaling 116 on joint ballot with seventy three in house and thirty one in senate, needing 86 to win.

Gainesville Tex Bailey Senate House Davidson

Three Men Rob Stage Outside Trenton. Captured Later

A Trenton New Jersey stage between Trenton and Allentown was held by three men who robbed passengers and escaped into the woods. A pursuing passenger fired as lawmen exchanged shots. the trio surrendered. Names given were Edward Bannon Edward Mulush and Peter Klaski.

Wice Trenton Allentown Harges Edward Bannon Edward Mulush Peter Klaski Bannon

Manchu Woman Claims Chinese Throne from Victoria

A Manchu Banner woman married to a British officer alleges she has a prior claim to the throne of China. She petitions the British government to present her case to China, claiming descent from the third Duke of Chou and that her line predates the Empress Dowager. She and her family have lived in Victoria for 21 years, with a younger brother said to be next in line.

Victoria BC Gordons China Pekin Duke of Chou Victoria Chinas

Fast Train Crash In Ohio Injures Two Men

A Pennsyl vania flyer crashed into a Wheeling and Lake Erie freight engine near Canton Ohio at about 10 pm injuring two Toledo men. Engineer John Rey died soon after while fireman Nicholson suffered severe injuries. Both engines and part of the smoker and mail coach were demolished in the collision.

Washington Canton Ohio Pennsylvania Ryer Wheeling and Lake Pennsylvania Wheeling and Lake Erie

Steamboat Sunk at Dock in Kingston NY

Special to The Washington Fest Kingston New York December 16 Fire damaged the forward end of the side wheel steamer Nor wich of the Cornell towing line at the Kingston dock. The seacock was opened and flooding caused the hull to sink at her berth. The vessel nicknamed The Ice King due to ice breaking prowess, is the Hudson’s oldest steamboat built in 1836.

Washington Kingston Norwich Cornell Hudson River

Ends Three Lives In San Francisco Shooting Suicide

In San Francisco Roy Garrison a bartender died today Joseph Haefner an employee of Wells Fargo and Company is dead and Mr Pearl Garrison is seriously wounded Haefner shot the couple after seeking the woman they were courting the woman sat with Garrison at a saloon table when Haefner found them He then shot and killed himself.

San Francisco Dee Roy Garrison Joseph Haefner Wells Fargo and Company Pearl Garrison Haefner Garrison

Culpeper Tragedy Sparks Deep Community Debate

Culpeper Va December 16 Saturday's tragedy at Rothwood home of Viola Strother twenty, Wiliam F Bywaters shot by her brothers James A and Philip J Strother follows wedding witnesses heard by Coroner Lewis. Testimony shows the Strother brothers forced Bywaters to marry. Bywaters died on the Strother roof after a struggle as he tried to flee. Bonds of $5000 set for Phil Strother and James Strother. Widow Mrs Bywaters in critical condition with nervous collapse. Engagement between Bywaters and Miss Strother widely rumored. coroners inquiry continues with upcoming hearings and January grand jury.

Culpeper Bywaters Washington Feot Rothwood Viola Strother Wiliam F Bywaters James A Philip J Strother Lewis Lucian B Crump John Lannen Hugh Tucker Cheif Edward Lo 'Gales Strother Waters Slater Gaines Jim Phil Strother Mr Gaines Will Bywaters Philp Strother James A. Strother S. Russell Smith Boy Perry Raleigh T Green H T Cholf E L Gaines Elizabeth Strother Miss Strother Bywaters Tala Seon John Jeffries Strother Brothers Charles M Walte Culpepadt I Note& Bywaters Foxhounds Salery Strothers Virginia Col Jny Strother Culpeper County Richmond Northern Virginia

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