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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
26
Report from Poltava and Elizabethpol describe a fatal shooting of Provincial Councillor Filoroff and a racial clash between Armenians and Tartars amid famine typhoid and blocked aid. Novoe Vremya cites extensive bomb seizures across Ekaterinburg Riga and other cities as authorities bolster security and arm guards.
Adolph Fourie a French mechanician and chauffeur employed by W Gould Brokaw of Great Neck L L shot and killed his wife in New Rochelle New York and then killed himself. The nine year old daughter Louzamna awoke to the first shot. Police believe jealousy sparked the tragedy.
Michigan doctors in Menominee and Marinette pass a resolution endorsing Dr. Osler’s idea of chloroforming all persons aged sixty and over. They plan to support a law similar to Ohio’s to end incurable validity and medical conditions, with discussion at their next meeting. Exhibition today features a superb collection of limited edition works at Ratcliffe's, 920 PR avenue NW, this afternoon.
Albert T. Patrick seeks a new trial in the murder case of William Marsh Rice. His counsel submits affidavits alleging perjury by Charles F. Jones and claiming Rice’s death was not Patrick's fault. Medical experts support faults in the trial testimony as a reprieve buys time for the motion.
New York police report a fatal shooting in the Syrian quarter as brothers and cousins clashed with revolvers. John Stefan was killed during a dining party. cousin George Zarik is jailed as an alleged accomplice. Four others are under arrest or being questioned as witnesses after a chaotic melee.
Andrew J Abel was charged with his wife’s murder by the coroner jury after she was found dead at their home on Brownsville Avenue. Post mortem showed stabbing and body soaked with oil then burned. a cellar escape and voisinhood fire sparked initial belief of accident. Abel was jailed following the conflicting statements.
In Indianapolis on January 31 John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, urged a wage increase or no agreement, prompting a central district scale committee stand. Operators led by EYL Robbins from Pittsburg resisted any pay rise, with southwest and central districts caucusing to back Robbins.
In San Francisco on Market and Kearney Streets a jealous husband named William Walbridge shot and killed his wife Mabel and wounded two bystanders before fatally shooting himself. One victim, William T. Parlin, was struck in the mouth, a tooth shattered, and a bullet lodged in the jaw. another bystander was shot in the rifle area. Walbridge, about forty, appeared a laborer, and the motive centered on letters to his wife signed George found among Hanford Sentinel papers.
Mrs. Charles T Yerkes widow of the late traction man married Wilson Mizner a San Francisco promoter and author at the Yerkes home on Fifth Avenue. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Andrew Gillies with witnesses Emile Brugiere J L Eastland and Mrs Goodsall present. Mizner is described as tall dashing and adventurous from a prominent San Francisco family.
Chicago dispatch reports Charles E B Yerkes questioned his stepmother Mrs Mary Adelaidd Yerkes about a marriage story. Heagy and Rev Andrew Gillies call the tale absurd. Attorneys and associates say they know of no marriage involving Mrs Yerks or Mizner, despite wide circulation of the rumor.
Boston January 1 1931 Legion of Spanish War Veterans commander Thomas L Hayes and John H Dunn appeal to President Roosevelt to intervene on behalf of John J Bowes an English veteran detained by immigration officials fearing he may become a public charge They urge intercession to prevent the country from turning away a man who served five years and is disabled by his service New York January 31 the National Home for Disabled Soldiers reports Bowes discharge records could qualify him for entry to the home and a letter claims to have such discharge
Pittsburg Pennsylvania January 31 the Steubenville express on the Panhandle division of the Pennsylvania Company narrowly escaped a serious wreck when rain loosened earth and rock on Duquesne Heights side mountainside crashed onto the track five feet deep burying part of the baggage car and blocking the rear of the train without any injuries reported the train was ten seconds from being struck fully by the landslide and tore into the city debris halted the scene but no casualties were recorded
Pittsburg reports the estate of Charles Lockhart, former Standard Oil president, valued at 180 to 200 million dollars, far higher than the 10 to 15 million executors estimated. His daughter, disinherited for marrying, may reopen her contest seeking fairer share as heirs resist inventory and aim for another settlement.
New York January 31 Mayor J M Adam of Buffalo says he will consider the ablest United States army or navy officer qualified to be police chief and available for the position Bitnegs not politics is the essential qualification He notes officers may be disappointed if rejected but others may be chosen He is reviewing several candidates and will keep applications confidential while considering all qualified officers for the post.
Miss Rose Weller aged eighteen died today after more than two weeks in a trance. A December death of a sister caused deep grief, leading to nervous prostration. On January 4 she entered a trance with brief awakenings, and refused nourishment. Upon arousal she voiced a wish to die.
In Hamilton Ohio on January 3 a year old daughter of Policeman Howard Johnson died from meningitis after injuries from snowballs hurled by schoolboys two weeks earlier. She was struck in the neck by a snowball, leading to the fatal illness.
The Receivers' and Shippers' Association of Cincinnati announced at its annual meeting that it pledges tireless support to President Theodore Roosevelt and to amendments to the interstate commerce law. The resolution calls for the Interstate Commerce Commission to set a reasonable rate after investigation, shielding the public from unreasonable charges.
A Ohio legislator pushes a drastic rail rate bill to create a rate fixing commission for passenger, freight, and express services. It empowers censure of violations, requires carriers to file passes lists, and allows punitive damages for shippers facing rate or delay discrimination. A public hearing is set for February 6.
In Gainesville Florida the Atlantic Coast Lines case takes a sensational turn as American Surety Company claims the $5,000 deposited at Neal Bank in Atlanta to secure James N. Strohbar’s bond forms part of the alleged embezzled funds. A temporary injunction blocks interference with the deposit while the hearing on title is set for Saturday. The criminal trial was continued due to a rheumatism affliction noted by the defendant’s physician.
A Delaware and Hudson local passenger train collided head on with a work train four miles west of Schenectady New York today. One Italian laborer was killed and two passengers suffered probably fatal injuries. All sixty passengers endured slight injuries.
Washington reports President Roosevelt believes rail rate legislation is practically won as the House nears passage of the Hepburn bill. He resists compromisers, warns of an extra session if needed, and aligns with Speaker Cannon against Western and Eastern interests. Aldrich and Elkins pause as ties bind the administration to a strong rate bill.
Francis Porner aged twenty one from Ipswich Mass was struck by an express train on the Philadelphia and Reading Railway tracks in Philadelphia and killed instantly. His brother John was with him during the accident and they had reunited after years apart when Francis came to visit.
Kingston New York January reports a libel case linked to Town Topics editor Col William D Alton Mann and Judge Roscoe Irwin. Abbey pleaded not guilty to criminal libel while Deuel expected to resign amid possible additional charges and a forthcoming court hearing Friday morning.
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