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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues President Roosevelt wields popularity to push railroad-rate reform and Santo Domingo policy while facing Senate obstruction. It notes likely Hepburn bill passage, Senate splits, and ongoing fights over railroad regulation, commissions, and potential third-term implications shaping Congress votes.
Two men, John Yanes and John Dobus, were fatally scalded when a chain broke at the Western Metalurgic Works near Jersey City. Molten metal dumped into a water pool created a blinding steam cloud, engulfing them. both died within hours.
Patrick Sa from Peoria Illinois died in a Philadelphia hospital after a gunshot wound suffered while fleeing arrest during a grocery-store robbery. He refused to reveal his identity until shortly before death. Large crowds attended Sloan's Wight sale at 1407 G Street with many rare items sold at low prices.
Special to The Washington Post reports no district attorney case opened over the Mizner Yerkes marriage. Mizner says he wed Mrs Yerkes with Rev Gillies and witnesses at Hotel Seymour, while Mrs Yerkes denies the union and seeks privacy. The minister confirms the ceremony and plans to file records with the board of health later.
Chicago reports a plot behind the circulation of rumors that Mrs Yerkes married Wilson Mizner. Charles E Yerkes questions motive, calling publicity a big game. Attorneys Knight and Owsley dismiss the marriage story as ridiculous.
A blaze in Panama City early Feb 1 consumed the Concordia four story wooden house and later a neighboring three story structure. Firefighters faced water shortages but by 5:30 a.m. had the blaze under control. Losses are about 500000 with little insurance. several women and children were rescued, some Americans in the Concordia building reported missing.
Detroit February 1 W C McMillan oldest son of the late Senator McMillan heads the McMillan interests in Michigan He enters the free for all for Senator Russell A Alger's seat his declaration comes amid a campaign that could hinge on old party machinery in the Republican primaries statewide as lawmakers are chosen
William Hedges a wealthy Chicago manufacturer shot himself amid grief over his daughter perishing in the Iroquois Theater fire two years earlier. The note cites unbearable sorrow and mounting strains as the cause. Separately New York reports ships Teutonic and Baltic arriving and Baltic sailing for New York.
Indianapolis Feb 1 United Mine Workers union moves to fund a strike totaling 6,500,000 with funds already on hand. After rejecting operators proposal delegates push a nationwide solidarity position and await final session of joint conference in Indianapolis.
New York February 1 Four boys aged ten to fifteen robbed a barber shop and resisted arrest. A patrolman pursuing them found the youths fleeing with razors and coins in their pockets and a threatening teen shouting. Lead delinquent was William Baldock fifteen, with William McCarthy fourteen and Stephen and Joseph Gargunla twelve and ten respectively. all were arrested after intervention by another officer.
In Nashua New Hampshire Deacon Stephen L G French 88 announced engagement to Mrs Julia Kimball 75 a resident of the Hunt Home for Aged Couples The pair plan to wed at the Old Ladies Home then live at the homes trustees favor the match French once a market gardener and church pillar but has lately attended the Methodist Church Kimball was previously linked to a 93 year old inmate but she declined and is described as a giddy widow while the homes may benefit from the union
A Tarrytown resident claims to have spotted John D. Rockefeller near his estate with two men. Officials deny his presence noting Rockefeller is away by car and that the housekeeper says he is not there. Rumor suggests he toured by automobile and was seen near Ardsley last Thursday.
Two armed men entered the Empire Loan Bank at 144 North Clark Street in Chicago last night, forced two clerks to kneel, robbed the cash register of 300 dollars, and seized watches and jewelry valued at about 700 dollars. They warned the clerks to stay still for five minutes, locked the front door, then fled. A clerk signaled for help by breaking a window. police were notified immediately.
A young woman about 22, clad in mourning, stepped onto the guard rail of Cincinnati’s great central bridge to Newport, then plunged eight five feet into the river as a streetcar passed. Her black hat and mourning trimmings were found on the bridge with no identity. Witnesses described her as pretty and solitary, leaving no clue to her name.
Tokyo reports Gen Terauchi defends army expansion under the Anglo Japanese alliance. British papers criticise the reply as a breach of etiquette while noting the incident highlights treaty obligations and boosts Field Marshall Roberts campaign for a stronger British army. Four British and three Indian officers will study in Japan for two years.
Boston February 1 John J Bowes a disabled war and naval veteran held by immigration officials was taken to Carney Hospital South Boston while awaiting word from New York on admission to a soldiers home He is not a naturalized citizen and officials expect permission soon to admit him to the home
Three men died and fifty eight were injured as flames swept the United States transport Meade at the Folsom street pier. Fire Captain Charles Dakin and Third Officer G Wallace perished. Capt George Wilson survived serious burns after aiding crew in the hold. Rescue crews battled the blaze for hours while authorities investigated a suspected plot or incendiary factors connected to explosive cargo.
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