Peace on earth to men of good will at Moroccan talks
Algeciras report notes German and Italian officials seeking reconciliation to avoid ruptures with France. They highlight pacific goodwill as the key, while moorish proposals push for a Franco German compromise to police Moroccan control and prevent foreign domination.
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Algecira
Spain
Count von Tattenbach
Portugal
Imany
Visconti Venosta
Germany
France
Countess von Tattenbach
Morocco
Moerocen
Mains
Morocce
FALSE CZAR UNDER ARREST
A fragmentary report from the Volger region describes the arrest of the foteu Emperour and his retinue. The portender and several attendants, dressed in rich attire with gold and a crimson hat, are named among those captured. a fourth is identified as a former general of Emperor Nichol.
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Themessthgrad
Russia
Foteu Emperour
Volger
Nichol
Conflicting Tariff Views Before Dominion Commission
Canadian manufacturers urged tariff protection at Ottawa Ottawa February six before the Dominion Commission. Witnesses from the metal and textile sectors argued for protection while stressing the impact on industry, employment, and prices.
French Battleship Returns to Port After Collision
The battleship Suittien returned to port after ten days of a leak caused by a collision with an engine boat Bomte. The incident occurred during a voyage near Puigneem, with debris and damage reported. A separate dispatch notes Venezuela seeking a treaty on navigation and frontiers with Colombia to govern frontier traffic.
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Hon
France
Suitien
Tig Port
Puigneem
Bomte
Venezuela
Ene
Rat
Lopes Baatt
Lesn
Venmerken
Pd Rapetenthery
Right of Press to Secrets in English Court Ruling
London Feb 6 Court of Appeal held newspapers cannot be forced to reveal informants names except in special cases. In a libel suit, lower court ordered disclosure of informant, which the appeals court reversed. Plaintiffs may seek what information supported the belief that the libel was justified.
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London
Court of Appeal
Elections in Russia Prompts Campaigns and Viceroy Talks
The April 7 national assembly elections are set with an April 28 opening session. Martial law remains, amid agrarian unrest in Saratoff, and reports link Gen. Grodekoff to a Far East viceroy post as Dannevitch nears retirement. The piece notes Liberal factions adopt American and English campaign methods with public meetings and literature. Copenhagen reports King Christian’s funeral scheduled for February 18.
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Grodekoff
Far East
St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Siberia
Baltic
Caucasus
Saratoff
M. Akymoff
Constitutional Democrats
Constitutional Monarchist Federation
Opinion Against Road Discrimination in Coal Car Allocation
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond reverses a lower ruling, holding Norfolk and Western Railroad violated the Interstate Commerce Act by discriminating in coal car distribution to Greenbrier Coal and Coke Company of West Virginia. Judge Pritchard writes that any other construction would negate the act’s purpose. The decision limits car allocations and ends further Breese bank case actions, with other docket items noted.
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Greenbrier Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
Breese
Pritchard
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Greenbrier Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Act of Congress
Circuit Court
William E. Breese
United States
United States Circuit Court
Charlotte
N. C
National Bank of
Asheville
Howas
C. Phifer
North Carolina
Dickerson
Virginia Wilder
Daniel Justus
United States of America
Bluefield
W. Va
McDowell
Boyd
The
Markersburg
John W Davis
Baltimors and Ohio Railroad Company
Appellees
Parkersburg
Carter, Webster & Co
United States, Appellee
Baltimore
Keller
John E. Guest
District Court
Charleston
8. C
Waddill
Two Women Killed by Trains in Western Maryland
Two women died in separate train accidents in western Maryland. Mrs. Catherine Mackin, 56, was struck near Rockwood while en route to church as an engine moved backward. Mrs. Christina Decker, a French native who arrived in New York in 1872, was killed near Davidson. she left a husband and five children. Cruelty charge against Mate HE Horton dismissed in Norfolk after complainant failed to appear.
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Maryland
Washington Post
Cumberland
Catherine Mackin
Patrick Mackin
Baltimore and Ghia
Rockwood
Church
Mackin
Freland
Christina Decker
Davidson
France
New York
Norfolk
United States
Stephenson
HE. E. Horton
Nera
A. Arma
Thurman Accused of Dolsen Murder in Norfolk
Norfolk police and coroner's jury tied Walter P. Dolsen's death to skull fractures from an ax blow by Leo Thurman alias Charles F. Taylor. Emma L. Griffith William Kerr and M F Garrett to be held for grand jury. witnesses admitted to bail. Navy stragglers questioned as investigation continues and reward potential rises to 1000 dollars.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Walter P. Dolsen
Leo Thurman
Charles F. Taylor
Emma L. Griffith
Wiliam Kerr
M. F. Garrett
Dolsen
Navy
Thurman
Griffith
Garrett
Kerr
Witnesses Unable to Explain Prosperity in Samuel Case
Greensboro Feb 6 ex Revenue Collectors J St Smith and J Hasty testified for the defense in the federal trial of former Revenue Collector G W Samuel on fraud charges. They defended Samuel as a good officer but failed to explain large loans shortly after entering the service. A justice of the peace said revenue officers knew of stills but would not act, noting state warrants require sworn complaints.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
G. W. Samuel
exyDe Ty
J. St. Smith
J. Hasty
Samuel
Revenue Service
Wilkes
United States
Dula
Revenue
Justice of the Peace
Fight for Freedom as Woman Escapes to Return to Kentucky
Cape Charles Virginia February 6 Mrs Alice Rennabaum the woman who escaped from Lakeland Kentucky Central Asylum last fall and was arrested here in male attire remains under guard. Dr J W Stephens assistant superintendent and nurse Miss Hayes arrived to secure her return to the asylum. A habeas corpus case halted movement until Judge Blackstone rules on proceedings. Her husband A H Rennabaum of Middleboro Kentucky authorized extradition if she is sane after review at Newport News. Rennabaum contests confinement and demands a thorough sanity inquiry.
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Washington Post
Cape Charles
Alice Rennabaum
Central Asylum For the Insane
Lakeland
J. W. Stephens
Miss Hayes
Hastville
Bennabaum
Kentucky
A. H. Bennabaum
Middleboro
Stephens
Rennabaum
Central Asylum
Will of Capt Warren Lurty Leaves Most to Housekeeper Susie Smith
Harrisonburg Va Feb 1 By the will of the late Capt Warren 8 Lurty who died last Friday morning the bulk of his 29000 estate goes to his housekeeper Susie Smith The widow Annie Shepherd is not named in the will The son Guy Lurry receives 500 The widow may contest under Virginia law and the estate includes two farms real estate jewelry and cash Capt Lurty once held public office and was related to Stonewall Jackson Also includes a medical advertisement for health elixir.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Warren
Lurty
Susie Smith
Annie Shepherd
Richmond
Guy
Lurry
Seaboard Air Line
Virginia
Capt. Lurty
United States
Oklahoma
Harrison
Stonewall” Jackson
Confederate Hero Herrington Buried in Alexandria
The funeral for HE. M. Herrington, 69, a former Lieutenant of Company K, Eighth Virginia Infantry, took place from A. W. Underwood’s home in Alexandria. He died Sunday night at the Plains Fauquier County. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery with Lee Camp Confederate Veterans as pallbearers. He fought at Gettysburg after a leg wound and used improvised crutches to reach Confederate lines. Survived by three children Mrs. A. W. Underwood Mrs. C. T. Underwood and J. W. Herrington.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
HE. M. Herrngton
the Plains
Fauquier County
A. W. Underwood
Law
J. P. Stump
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Lee Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Bethel Cemetery
C. T. Underwood
J. W. Herrington
Thomas W. Clark Dies. Former Alexandria Alderman
Thomas W. Clark, who served as Third Ward alderman in Alexandria from 1893 to 1904, died at his home 114 South Fayette Street after weeks of illness. He was 72, survived by his widow and two daughters, and planned to be buried at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Clark worked as a printer and had been employed by newspapers in the city and Washington's Government Printing Office.
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Alexandria
Thomas W. Clark
Board of Aldermen
South Fayette Street
CHILD BURNED AS CHILDREN CLOTHING CATCHES FIRE
A three year old daughter of William F. Mason of 316 North Fayette street Alexandria was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a stove while Mrs Mason was at a nearby store. She returned to find the house filled with smoke and the child screaming. Neighbors and a physician were called, fire department not needed, house little damaged, child’s condition serious. Also note report on a public meeting by Alexandria and Belle Haven Councils Junior Order of United American Mechanics led by Jesse Taylor of Jamestown Ohio. Ephraim Beach of Fairfax County died at home Sunday night aged eighty eight, father of Justice Joseph S Beach. Van Brick Company elects officers: President F B Weaver, VP G W Wise, Secretary G T Height, Treasurer CG A Weaver. board of directors includes R Dabney. Rev W H McAllister, former Trinity Methodist Episcopal pastor and later Baptist minister, died near Baltimore January 30. Gov Swanson resigns Judge Louis Cley to preside over Circuit Court at Prince William. Circuit Judge Nicol to preside at Richmond in February.
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William F. Mason
Havenner Baking Company
North Fayette Street
Alexandria
Yesterdy
Belle Haven
Order of United American Mechanics
Opera House
Jesse Taylor
Jamestown
Ohio
Order
Ephraim Beach
Fairfex County
Joseph S. Beach
Policeman
Jefferson Beach
John T. Beach
Mairfax County
Thomas §. Beach
Richmond
Van
W. H. McAllister
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore
McAllister
Royal Arcanum
Gov. Swanson
Louis Cley
Corporation Court of
Prince William County
Manassas
Nicol
Seating rink opens at Convention Hall with new maple floor
Convention Hall unveiled a 24000 square foot rock maple floor last night. About 500 skaters attended the three hour opening, as officials plan three daily sessions and a roller polo league among Washington clubs. Prof Quirk and instructors will coach newcomers and a ball bearing skate infield will host learners.
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Convention Hall
Quirk
Nationals
Washington
Throngs at Auto Show Highlight Growing Industry in Washington
The second day of the automobile show at the Washington Light Infantry Armory drew large enthusiastic crowds. Notable visitors explored diverse exhibits, with hopes for strong sales as the sixth annual event showcases cars that promise high speed, luxury, and practicality. Demonstrations at Fifteenth and Istreet, extensive space use, and daily exhibit changes mark the event as a major display of American automotive progress.
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Washington Light Infantry Armory
America
Hsts
Fifteenth
Istresta
Wheeling Politician Dies From Poisoning After Eating Sandwich
Wheeling West Virginia February 6 Former Lieutenant of Police Daniel Ingram prominent Republican in the region died this morning from probable poisoning caused by eating a ran beef sandwich some months ago. He was the brother of Dave Ingram a well known New York actor.
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Wheeling
Washington Post
W. Va
Daniel Ingram
Dave Ingram
New York
Warner's Safe Cure free trial offer for kidney disease
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Pills for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It invites readers to test urine samples, send them for free analysis, and claim a free trial bottle with a mailed request to Warner's Safe Care Co. Rochester New York, citing testimonials including Mrs Wm Eckerson of Schenectady.
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Washington Post
Warner
Wm. Eckerson
Liberty Street
Schenectady
Warners
Warners Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. Y
Delaware Manufacturing Gains Capital and Jobs in 1906
A Census Bureau bulletin compares Delaware manufacturing in 1900 and 1906, showing a slight drop in product value but increases in establishments, employment, and capital. Across 175 leading establishments, leather, rail cuts, foundry and machine shop products, and paper pulp rise, while iron and steel see mixed results. Rural areas gain more capital than urban areas.
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Delaware
Mob Kills Jim Cotton in Elmalville Alabama
In Ozark Alabama on February 6 a mob of white men shot and killed Jim Cotton a colored man at Elmalville after he cursed guano salesman James Phillips. Phillips survived a shotgun attack that night and eyewitnesses reported Cotton fired first. No arrests yet as authorities promise a searching inquiry.
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Ozark
Ala
Jim Cotton
Elmaville
Cotton
James Phillips
Phillips
Suene
Will Enforce Sunday Closing In Wheeling
The Anti-Saloon League executive committee met in Wheeling West Virginia and agreed to close all saloons on Sundays. They also will pursue license revocations for those who violated the new liquor law.
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Washington Roar
Wheeling
W. Va
Anti- Saloon Leagues
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