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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1906

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Mrs Mizner Admits Marriage After Publicity Scare

Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner admitted the marriage to Wil son Mizner amid a staged media spectacle. The couple appeared on a Fifth Avenue balcony as reporters crowded the scene with Mizner declaring he will make New York his home. Mrs Mizner, calm and dressed, confirmed the union but said she sought privacy to avoid unpleasant publicity. The dramatics included a press invitation and later denial from Mrs Mizner about a planned statement.

Yerkes Washington Post New York Mary Adelaide Yerkes-Mizner Fifth Avenue Young Wilson Mizner California Alaska Mfr Mizier Fiotel Astor Mizner Hotel Astor Manhattan Mr. Migner Minner Lam Galing Young Mizner Flo Laaty Crater Denver Chicago Andrew Gillies St Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal Church Board of Health Frank K. ‘Walter Charles T. Yeres

Mad Dog Bites Six Men In Battle Creek

Six workers bitten by a reportedly mad dog were sent by fast train to Ann Arbor for Pasteur treatment after wounds failed to heal. Names listed include Earl Sage George Talbot George Allen Charles Murdenhall Guy Simmons and James Matthews. Health authorities ordered immediate transport to University Hospital amid grave fears over stubborn injuries.

Battle Creek Mich Ann Arbor Pasteur Earl Sage George Talbot George Allen Charles Murdenhall Guy Simmons James Matthews University

Insurance report drastic shakes New York Life board

New York Life examination findings released in February call for resignations of several connected figures. It warns of possible expulsion from states involved in the probe, including Tennessee Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin and Kentucky, amid intensified oversight of the company.

Washington Post New York New Rk Life Iit New York Life Tennessee Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Kentucky

Powder Mill Explosion Rocks Wilmington Yard

About two tons of powder in the Dunant Powder Company yard at Flathey exploded today. Samuel Buchanan, 42, the mill’s sole worker, was killed. The mill roof blown across Brandywine Creek, 300 yards, houses rocked, blast felt for miles.

Wilmington Del Flathey Dunant Powder Company Samuel Buchanan Brandywine Creek

Santiago Mayor Proposes San Juan Hill Gift for Roosevelt Wedding

The mayor of Santiago telegraphed a proposal to purchase the San Juan Hill plantation as a wedding present for Miss Alice Roosevelt. The plan has been referred to the Paris ministry, with Washington assuring President Roosevelt will not decline Cuba's gift for his daughter.

Santiago Havana Pen San Juan Hill Misa Alice Roosevelt Paris O’farrill Washington Roosevelt Cuba

Moultrie jury rules killing justified

Moultrie Ga Feb 2 the coroner's jury verdict today held that the killing by PJ Williams was justified. Dr Lindsey and Linasey were mentioned in the incomplete report, with details unclear.

Mouitrie, Ga Lindsey Philadelphia Florence Meigs Richmond Hil

Fire destroys Williamsport home. two children die

In Williamsport Pennsylvania on February 2 a house on South Williamsport Avenue owned by Mr and Mrs George Transeau burned. Two children perished in the blaze as neighbors aided in attempts to rescue them.

Williamsport

Strikes Loom as Miners Press for Wage Hike and Fund

Indianapolis Feb 2 With 650000 miners faced with a potential walkout on April 1 the United Mine Workers adjourned without a wage deal. President Mitchell urged delegates to return home and build a defense fund as operators refuse further wage increases. Estimates show widespread impact across West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and beyond with nonunion workers plus 450000 unionists possibly joining the strike. Mitchell warned the strike could halt mining nationwide and noted past losses from the anthracite strike. He defended seeking higher pay amid booming coal markets and urged unity despite pending negotiations.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Miners’ Union Neiler United Mine Workers United States National Civic Federation John “Mitchel Miners’ Organization West Virginia Pennsylvahia Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Tinois Iowa Michigan Kansas Missouri Teans Indian Territory Arkansas Mitchell Anthracite Strike Commission Robbins Mitchell Spella Mitchel

Poillon civil case held on supplementary proceedings

Mrs Kathryn Poillon, linked to a breach of promise suit against W Gould Brokaw, faced supplementary proceedings in New York as creditor’s counsel pressed for settlement funds. She dodged direct answers, stating I am thinking still thinking and lacking clear income sources, with adjournment until February.

Brokaw Washington Post New York Kathryn Poilson W. Gould Brokaw Regenthal William Gould Justice Seabury

Centerville Patient Undergoes Delicate Neck Surgery

A Centerville incident reports a patient with a broken neck being treated with a delicate surgical operation today. Surgeons performed the procedure to stabilize the injury and assess recovery prospects for the patient identified in local coverage.

A. Proken Nee Satie Seen Heciéte Centerville -Stadten

No Reward for Triplets Letter Reaches President

James Hunt of Hartford City Indiana wrote to President Roosevelt asking for a premium to mothers of triplets. The White House reply from Secretary William Loeb dated January 3, 1906 states no such offer had been made. The tale reflects a mother's disappointment in believing the President would reward hard circumstances.

Velal Washington Post Hartford ‘City Ind James F. Hunt Sand Roosevelt United States Washington, D. C William Loeb James #. Hunt Hartford City

Tragic Ohio River Bridge Jump Motivated by Grief

Cincinnati Feb 3 Hyelyn Montgomery leaped from the great central bridge into the Ohio River after a sister Olle was killed by a streetcar in St Louis three months earlier. Friends received a letter explaining she wished to join her in the other world and end her life.

Ohio River Bridge Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Jdeatt Olle St. Louis Hyelyn Montgomery Great Central Bridge Ohio River P. ‘Brenner St. Leger Alife

Bank Directors Win Point In Bank Failure Case

Ohio Supreme Court upholds a Columbiana County ruling holding bank directors liable only as stockholders for failures after a cashier’s default. The case Mason vs MecVicar et al involved the defunct First National Bank of Lisbon. Mason claimed reliance on directors’ report when buying stock before the bank’s collapse.

Lisbon Ohio Ohio Supreme Court Common Plans and Circuit Columbiana County Charles Mason John MecVicar James K. Frew William Moore First National Bank of

Professor in a Fight at Arcade Auto Stage

New York reports Professor Joan D Prince of Columbia University and New Jersey lawmaker from Passaic County filed a complaint in West Side Court against Hdwani C Griffith manager of Arcade Auto Stage at Fordy Night Street Breye. Prince, visiting to check cars repaired, was assaulted after a dispute over repairs. He sustained facial injuries and a sprained hand. Victoria BC reports seven victims in a separate note from Banfield.

Washington Post New York Joan D. Princa Columbad University New Jersey Pasaic Grimb

Fire destroys Rich & Co knit goods plant in Cleveland

A late evening fire on February 2 at the N. J. Rich & Co knit goods factory on Payne avenue and Seventeenth street, Cleveland, caused total loss near 125000 and spread to twenty one adjoining dwellings. About 200 female workers fled in panic as flames gutted the six story building and damaged surrounding homes, with many girls fainting at the exit. Police and fire crews battled the blaze as telegraph lines, telephone lines, and trolley wires within the area burned.

Cleveland Ohio N. J.rich & Co Payne Avenue Seventeenth Street Awellings George Dodge Pagt Cary Payre Avenue

Three Injured as Passenger Trains Crash in California

Newswire brief reports a head on collision near Row Jena in California injuries tally three with one serious. Vague details show rail company concerns over insurance, money and corporate interest, with mention of a Reno resident and an evangelist among the injured.

California Los Angeles Cal Salt Lake Gether Jena Buigin Ayer

Minera Strike and Fire Panic Highlight News Pages

A busy issue covers the Minera strike seeming assured, a girls’ fire panic incident, a riot in a Paris church, and a runaway girl returned home. Reports on Congress proceedings, patronage clashes, and overseas notes accompany social pages, racing, and local updates.

Yerkes Minera Paris Congress Holland Washington Venezuela Maryland Paarr Philippines New York

Thousand Lashes Evident Chinese Hostility to Foreigners

Tientsin incident on Emperor William’s birthday shows tension between Chinese and foreigners. Yuan Shi Kai demanded surrender of a British policeman after a scuffle with a Chinese officer. The magistrate ordered 1000 bamboo strokes and three months hard labour. Foreign opinion calls the punishment deliberate intimidation.

Peking Tientsin Emperor Wiliam Yuan Shi Kai Chi li

Treaty of Chinatown Aims to End Turf Wars in New York

The On Leong Tong and Hip Sing Tong reached a ten article peace pact in New York before Justice Warren W. Foster. The agreement requires bonds of 1000 dollars from each society and bans gambling and weapons while directing disputes to the Chinese consul. A signing ceremony is planned for next Tuesday.

New York Chinattown Greater Warren W. Foster Court of Special Sessions Chinatown

Prominent Farmers Charged In Ulmer Lynching Case

Barnwell county authorities jailed W J Myrick Wade Sanders C W Hogg and Tom Huggins along with Ulmer postmaster Joseph Halford and Constables W J Harter and Milledge Lee for alleged aid in the lynching of Frank and John Deloch, two colored men father and son, on December 22. The younger Deloch was accused of killing Haynes Craddock, a leading local farmer, at Ulmer.

Barnwell D. c W. J. Myrick Wade. Sanders C. W. Hogg Tom Huggins Joseph Halford Ulmer W. J. Harter Milledge Lee Frank John Deloch Haynes Craddock

Merchandis e broker arrested for mail fraud charges

David Lowenstein a merchandise broker in Pittsburgh was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal on a charge of using the mails to defraud He allegedly operated under firm names including Jackson Supply Company United Produce Company United Supply Company and the Grocers Marketing Company and would obtain commissions from producers across the United States Western commission men led the complaints against Lowenstein

Pittsburg David Lowenstein Lewis Block Sixth Avenue Smithfield Street United States Joseph Irons Lowenstein Jackson Supply Company United Produce Company United Supply Company Grocers’ Marketing Company Western Commission

South Carolina Moves to Abolish Dispensary System

South Carolina House approves Morgan dispensary bill 68 to 47 with aim to end state sales and allow counties to adopt local options for prohibition. The measure, seen as landmark, portends possible statewide action in coming days. An unrelated item notes Sloan's auction offers office furniture starting today at 10 am.

South Carolina Columbia, & C Fec House of Representatives Sloan's

Battle at Saint Pierre Grosse Gaillou Church Violence

In Paris a 40 day rioting episode centered on the inventory of St. Pierre-Grosgaillou church led to over fifty injuries among churchgoers police and firemen. Pepper spray and hatchet forced entry, with 22 hundred inventories completed nationwide and measures tightened to prevent renewed disturbances.

St. Pierre-Groscaillou Paris St. Pierre-Grosgaillou Aris M. Louis Lepine Paria France Socialista St. Pierre- Grose Ai Hou ML Lepine Revolutionary Sons

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