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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1906

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Brainy Battle in Senate Sparks Four Hour War of Words

Crowds packed galleries as Colorado Senator Patterson urged defiance of the Democratic caucus and support for the Santo Domingo treaty. Bailey replied in a vigorous onslaught while Culberson delivered a crucial blow by reproducing the caucus record showing Patterson’s past vote on the binding rule. The debate stretched about four hours with intense partisan fervor and dramatic exchanges that electrified the chamber.

Senate Patterson Colorado Santo Domingo Bailey House Renate Allison Spooner Foraker Old Guard Cuig Pattersoot Coloradoan Addres Lnto Sroover Romscmnes Coloradoean Santo Keminga Tillman Telfer Mir Patterser Baile Philippics Ophal Paterson Gailey Andrew Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Culberson Cutherson Barley Senator Patterson Mr. Culberson

Dynamite Found At Astor Theater Construction Site

Special to The Washington Post. In New York a cache of dynamite with a half-burned fuse was found in four holes bored in a derrick at the Astor Theater construction on Forty-fifth Street and Broadway. Investigators weigh whether the blast was an unsuccesful wrecking attempt or a publicity stunt. Police seek the unidentified actor and have detectives on the case.

Washington Post New York Astor Theater Forty-fifth Street Broadway

Burglar Strikes Miss Wormsers Room In West 70s Neighborhood

Miss Carne Wormser awoke to a burglar ransacking her room at 3 30 am seizing a valuable jewelry collection including a diamond pin and coral chain. Leopold Wormser fired four shots from a revolver, guiding police to a Central Park escape route as officers investigated the break in at the Majestic Hotel area.

Central Park Washington Post New York Carne Wormser Leopold Wormser West Seventy First Street Miss Wormser Sidney A. Wormser Lepold Wormser Wormser Majestic Barnard C#connor Q Connor Thelwe Central Park Wall Seventy-first Street Central Park Weither

Reprieve Granted for Mrs Tolla in Hackensack Murder Case

Gov Stokes granted Mrs Antonette Tolla a reprieve until March 2 to allow counsel Quackenboss to submit further evidence for a new trial. The reprieve came after a pardons board resolution. The board did not intervene in Jerry Rossi’s Bergen County murder case, and a new execution warrant will be issued.

Trenton N. J Stokes Antonette Tolla Hackensack Quackenboss Board of Pardons Jerry Rossi Bergen County Rossi

Fifty Dead In Labor Riots At Oruro Bolivia

Telegram from Antofagasta reports railroad laborers at Oruro Bolivia striking and fifty men killed during rioting. Authorities move to pacify strikers as cruisers are ordered to Antofagasta with troops to restore order.

Valparaiso Chile Antofagasta Bay of Morena Oruro Bolivar

Field maneuvers extend over Luzon to fit troops for service

Major General Leonard Wood commands drills across a larger portion of Luzon as extra regiments reach the islands. The maneuvers aim to ready troops for possible service in China and will cover a broad area of Luzon.

Luzon Manila Fed Lionard Wood China

Pat Crowe on Trial for Kidnapping and Robbery

The trial of Pat Crowe, charged with robbing E. A. Cudahy of 25000 in connection with the kidnapping of E. A. Cudahy Jr., began in the District Court of Douglas County. The case is expected to consume several days in securing a jury.

Cudahy Omaha Webr Pat” Crowe E. A. Cudahy E. A. Cudahy, Jr District Court Douglas County

Collateral Collapse Ties Hanover Bank debacle to Leary notes

New York reports the Hanover Bank forged collateral behind $1,000 certificates, arranged with William Leary. Walter Furnald, alias Robert T. Simpleson, is in Toronto jail amid the Imperial Trustee fraud case. Hooper, Hanover Bank VP, faces federal charges. Boston inspection pursues state actions and injunctions loom in New Jersey and New York courts.

Foster Leary Washington Post New York Imperial Toronto Walter Guy Furnald William B. Leary Hanover Bank John A. Thompson Wall Street Jacobs Jacob L. White Imperial Trustee Company Furnald Capital Securities and Purchasing Company Robert T. Simpleson J. W. Scudder Willam Furnald London San Quentin Prison Calfornia Foster Hooper Cortelyou Hooper Fred W. Jacobs Boston

Cleveland Declines Buffalo Banquet Address

Former President Grover Cleveland declines an invitation to speak at Buffalo’s annual banquet citing poor health and plans for a Southern trip, explaining he cannot visit the city.

Buffalo Buffalo, Sr Grover Cleveland Erie County Bar Association Lawyers’ Club of

Delirious mother murders newborn and maims daughter in Allegheny

Pittsburg readers report Mrs. R Kavel in a delirious state last night killed her newborn babe and fatally wounded her three year old daughter Margaret with a penknife. Kavel is in critical condition, suffering pneumonia, with doubtful recovery. Ad for Fine New Rugs at Aneti on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Wilson Mayera, 127i and 1229 G mt.

Pittsburg R. Kavel Allegheny Margaret Kavel Aneti Wilson & Mayera

Bituminous miners threaten nationwide strike in Western Pennsylvania

A mass meeting plan forms to back a coal wage dispute with ten thousand miners, railroad and shop workers affected. Johnstown district miners ready for action as union leaders signal a broader walkout, while Indianapolis talks reveal internal board tensions and plans for an April 1 strike deadline.

Washington Pont Pittsburg Pennsylvania Dubois Clearfield & Jefferson Coal and Coke Company Yatesboro Helvetia Sykesville Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company Pumxsutawney Reynolisville Johnstown William Curtis Indianapolis Ind Delan United Mine Workers

Negotiations rumored as miners seek new talks

In Wikeebarre Pa February 7 rumors spread that President John Mitchell will skip the planned Indianapolis scale committee meeting and delay to New York. The shift fuels talk of further negotiations with soft coal operators and possible involvement by the Civic Federation to resolve the miners dispute.

Wikeebarre John Mitchell Mine Workers’ Union Indianapolis New York Civic Federation

Coleman in fading case over missing stock amid alibi

New York February seventh reports George J. Coleman claiming to lead mining firms accused wife and chauffeur Frank Stanley of stealing fifty thousand dollars in mining stock. On stand he testified the stock lay in an envelope in his trunk before he changed plans to Philadelphia. He later found the envelope in his wife’s trunk. she and Stanley were discharged.

Washington Post New York George JT. Coleman Frank Stanley West Side Coleman Piiladelphia Philadelphia Stanley

Killed by Girl's Mother in Parkersburg Murder Case

Parkersburg West Virginia February 7 Robert Whiteman was jailed in Elizabeth on murder charges for killing Edward Deevers, a favored suitor of Mrs Whiteman's daughter. The mother says she shot him from about a hundred feet as he approached the house. the daughter witnessed the shooting.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Robert Whiteman Eligzabeth Wirt County Elizabeth Edward Deevers Dothan Ala J. M. Christian Christian Alabama Murierers

Wood alcohol kills smugglled into prison on Governors Island

Private Robert Elwell, serving a two year desertion term at Castle William, died after drinking smuggled wood alcohol. Richard Sullivan, also twenty six, fell unconscious and eight others were hospitalized with severe pain. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant ordered a rigid investigation into the incident.

New York Castle William Governors Island Frederick Dent Grant Department of the East Robert Elwell New England Fie Richard Sullivan Sullivan

Yale Professor Killed In Fall From Horse

New Haven Conn Feb 7 Dr John Slade Ely professor of theory and practice of medicine in Yale Medical School died today from a skull fracture after a fall from his horse Monday He was thrown heavily on an asphalt pavement and never regained consciousness

New Haven Conn John Slade Ely Yale Medical School Ely

Double Wedding Secret In Clayton Revealed

St Louis reports a secret double ceremony in Clayton on Monday performed by Justice Campbell. James B Hopkins, heir to the Imamond Match Co, and Miss J B Kelley wed, joined by Julius Meyer and Mary E Smith. Hopkins listed Detroit and Kelley Buffalo as addresses. Meyer and Smith are St Louis residents.

St. Louis James B. Hopkins James Hopkins Imamond Match Company J. B Kelley Clayton Justice Campbell Julius Meyer Mary E. Smith Hopkins Detroit Miss Kelley Buffalo Nath Mr. Meyer Miss Smith

Cummins Signals Third Term Bid At Farm Institute

Cummins, Pringhar Iowa, February 7, virtually announced plans to seek a third term. He did not formally declare yet, promising a statement in a few days after addressing the Farmers Institute on railroad rate legislation amid cheers. Also notes Moet & Chandon White Seal champagne imports and prestige in 1905 port statistics.

Pringhar Iowa Cummins Farmers’ Institute United States Moet & Candon New York

Governor Signs Bill for Greater Pittsburg Union

Harrisburg Pa Feb 7 Gov Penny Packer signed the greater Pittsburg bill providing for the consolidation of Pitts burg and Allegheny on a joint vote of both cities. Gold Colonial Mirrors to Order J H Corning 520 622 23th st nw.

Harrisburg Gov. Pennypacker Greater Pittsburg Pittsburg Allegheny J. H. Corning 23Th St

Clothier Injured in Horse Accident Near Linnench

Philadelphia reports William J Clothier, noted tennis player, severely injured by a fall from a horse while riding near Linnench. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon, publicized today as invitations for his February 21 wedding to Miss Anita Porter are recalled. Gardens superintendent Jeffrey Powers, who assisted Clothier, then died from heart failure, deepening the Clothier household sorrow.

Washington Post Philadelphia William J. Clothier Wynnewood Linnerch Anita Porter William W. Porter Walnut Street Clothier Jeffrey Powers Ballitore Powers Isaac H. Cloxhier

Use of wine at Alice Roosevelt wedding questioned

Frances W Graham of Lockport New York, president of the State WCTU defends the private nature of Alice Roosevelt's wedding breakfast while opposing any ban on wine in the Navy christening. She says the public or unions should not dictate drinking at the president's daughter's nuptials and notes Western branches have protested without state or national approval.

Washington Post Lockport Alice Roosevelt Woman's Christian Temperance Union Frances W Graham W. C TL Graham Union Roosevelt National Misa Alice New York State

Pleas in Rebating Case In U S Court

In Chicago on February plea of not guilty to illegal rebate charges were entered before Judge Bethea by Chester M. Dawes for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and officials Claude Grunham and Darius Miller. The Chicago road and officers faced indictment over rebates to United States Steel Products Company. The judge accepted the pleas and the government favored a delay before trial.

Chicago Bethen United States District Court Chester M. Dawes Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Claude Grurnham Darius Miller United States Steel Products Hmapert Company United States Steel Corporation

Three Die in Utah Dynamite Blast at Tank Point Camp

A dynamite explosion at the Utah Construction Company camp near Tank Point on the Western Pacific line west of Grantsville, Utah, killed three men and seriously injured four others. No names were released. a surgeon was dispatched to the camp and the report reached the office today. Robert M. Sutton, Baltimore merchant, dies of heart disease. Moses February Furniture Sale offers discounted furniture for every room.

Salt Lake City Utah Utah Construction Company Tank Point Western Pacific Railroad Grantsville Robert M. Sutton Baltimore, Md R M. Sutton Company Baltimore Westmoreland County

Brother of Attorney General Offered 5000 for Literature

Washington hearing in the Force of Life Chemical case quotes E Virgil Neal former company president saying a post office inspector pressed him and a brother of an Assistant Attorney General offered to revise the company literature for money. The witness Cooper testified Neal described a Chicago man linked to a federal official.

E. Virgil Neal The Concern Spertala Washington New York Tod Fay United States Ridgway Force of Life Chemical Company E. Tirgit Neal Postoffice Department United States Attorney General Easi John S Cooper Cooper Andrews Counter -Medical Society Force of Life Companyy Neal Syracuse Ife Gen O'Beirie Gen O'Hesrye Neuer Ft Neal Sail Pels Orden Lanier Vause Tanier Vause Mm Chicaga Tadgway County Medical Society Otter Bares

Mutiny on Marblehead Aboard Cruiser Reaches Port

Special report from San Diesul notes a mutiny aboard the cruiser Marblehead during a southbound voyage. Captain Mulligan faced 825 sailors with a ten man coal refusal over limited shore leave and lack of fresh vegetables. Some sailors claim nine months of restricted shore leave. Mulligan denies the mutiny while acknowledging issues.

Mulligan San Francisco San Diego

Battle With Robbers Surprises Post Office in Meyers

Two men surprised at Meyer post office near Wonnersville Pennsylvania last night and began shooting at George B Keefer Frank Burkett and William Henry as they pursued the robbers. The attackers fled leaving a coat with a bullet hole and a bundle of letters and packages from the post office.

Wonnersville Meyer Here George B Keefer Frank Burkett William Henry

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