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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
41
A compact notice page records marriages and deaths across Washington DC with names and addresses. Notable items include the Ellis Warder nuptials in February 1908, multiple burials and funeral details at St Marys Bryan town and various local churches, and remembrances spanning January to February, naming relatives and interment locations.
New York February 15 1902 mining union and coal company representatives met behind closed doors to outline general terms for wage and hours. Two seven member sub committees were named to draft specific demands and report back to a full conference likely avoiding a strike. The 1902 strike experience shapes cautious talks as miners seek eight hour day wage gains and union recognition from operators.
Pittsburg February session hears President Patrick Dolan refute Mitchell in a sharp address. Dolan accuses Mitchell of sending board members to oppose him and vows re election bid with Bellingham. He defends the current wage scale as the best yet, while noting a disorderly break before Vice President Perl urged order.
Unprecedented coal rush at Cleveland port as miners threaten strike. Nearly every vessel in harbor ready with cargo, and about fifty ships prepared to move when navigation opens. Stores are en route mainly to Upper Lake points amid the looming labor action. Next Sunday's Post includes a Mrs. Nicholas Langworth portrait supplement.
Greensboro Feb 15 The jury in ex Deputy Collector G W Samuel charged with conspiracy to defraud the government received the case at 7 PM and, after remaining in session until 11 PM without a verdict, was locked up for the night with eleven jurors said to favor conviction on the last ballot. The judge cautioned the panel against political bias. The trial saw a spate of bereavements among participants as ex Gov Aycock and juror Montgomery and others reported deaths. Tomorrow seven distillers and two indicted officers are expected to plead guilty.
Ebensburg Pa February first marked the first double execution in Cambria County Jacob Hauser and Stephen Fellows were hanged by strangulation. The jail doors were opened and a large crowd witnessed the public hanging despite efforts to limit spectators. Hauser had murdered his wife and wounded a sister in law during a break in January 1905. Fellows killed his wife and wounded their son at a rural road station in Barnesboro.
Ten thousand people remained in line as the doors closed at Roskilde Cathedral after the lying in state for King Christian. King Frederick, moved by the crowd’s distress, ordered doors reopened allowing thousands more to view the coffin over the next two hours.
Burton Jarrell, convict in the Warren County murder of W. C. King, escaped from Wake County jail after eight steel bars. Garfield Hicks, also sentenced to death for the same crime, refused to escape. Doubts about Jarrell's guilt linger as the Supreme Court weighs his appeal. escape discovered at dawn when the jailer checked the cell.
In Santiago de Cuba Heb 15 the San Curios and Union clubs hosted a ball described as the most brilliant ever seen. American guests toured San Juan and Siboney while Senor Bacardi hosted luncheon for the visiting ladies. The American commission met Cuban guests aboard the Sumner and plans to depart for Daiquiri at dawn to dedicate the first landing monument before heading to Havana.
Gen Fred Walsen Colorado pioneer and former state treasurer dies at 65 in Denver. Also listed are P Warfield Semmes in Memphis, Mrs Clara Willson in Towanda, Leonard Kip in Albany Minnesota, and Thomas W Dealey in Dallas, with brief notes on their roles or during events. An ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla follows.
Reports from Shanghai say many provincial viceroys display anti foreign attitudes with Pekin support. British gunboats are sent to China as Japan weighs possible intervention. In Shanghai riots kill 200, with foreigners under threat. Canton unrest grows as gunboats move toward the city.
The firm of BA. L. Evans & Co., brokers, made a voluntary assignment for creditors in Wilmington Delaware to John H. Danby of Union National Bank. Liabilities are thought to be 300000 to 400000 with assets around 150000. The firm includes Henry L. Evans and John H. Evans, members of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and correspondents for Philadelphia and New York houses.
The Congressional committee probing hazing at the Naval Academy spent the morning reviewing the board of investigation records and hazing court martial materials. Admiral Sands, superintendent, was the first witness as the session opened. hearings are to be closed to the public.
A. S. Cooper, assistant engineer under Capt. Carter, testified in the Greene Gaynor trial about inferior contractor material and a report urging suspension of work unless rock could be placed on mats. He said Carter took no action and seemed offended, making the engineer uncomfortable afterward.
A. C. H. Members in 250 strong visited the Knights of Columbus bazaar. An orchestra played Irish melodies while Carroll Council members in grotesque costumes ran the paddle stand. Tomorrow night Elks visit with Washington Council stars in charge of the paddle stand. Monday night inmates of Protestant orphan asylums will be entertained. Wednesday repeats for Catholic orphan institutions.
Pittsburg February 15 report says federal investigators from the Department of Commerce and Labor are nearing conclusions in a probe of railroad rebates tied to the beef trust. Indictments against Standard Oil and rail executives are anticipated after the Chicago beef prosecutions conclude. Special Agent Ferbert Brown left for Washington as officials await findings.
The Republican county committee of New York County, chaired by Representative Herbert Parsons, unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the Benet bill reducing Southern representation and calling for a full investigation of suffrage conditions in the South. The resolution was introduced by Gi ehgist Stewart, a Black member from the Nineteenth Assembly district.
The Liberal party convention in Havana on February 15 harshly criticized alleged injustices in the December elections. It adopted a resolution urging President Palma to call new elections with inspectors from both parties to ensure honest proceedings. The speakers claimed broad masses back the Liberals in this demand.
Benton Harbor Mich Feb 15 Paul Knapp an all breed Indian from this city whose mother is a daughter of Chief Peter Pokagon of the Potawatomi tribe has won appointment to enter West Point He is nineteen and studied at Hag-Isell Institute and was recommended to President Roosevelt by Indian Commissioner Leupp
The Porpoise commanded by Lieut Charles P Nelson and the Shark under Lieut Lloyd S Shapley prepare for endurance tests of their gasoline engines. Commander Gleaves postpones runs due to gale as crews ready to demonstrate speed and submerged endurance with night torpedo drills and searchlight detection.
A burglar fled from a second-story window at 128 Maryland Avenue, Bartholdi flats, early yesterday morning after Catherine Montague alarmed him in her room. The girl’s father aided her as the intruder leaped away, wearing a cap and described as a foreigner or Negro.
Mount Helly New Jersey February 15 Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs Lillian Barnes known as Mrs Allien owner of the Rancocas stock farm to George Livingstone of New York City. The ceremony occurred February 3 at the bride’s brother Alfred Barnes Brooklyn home. The couple honeymoon in Florida then plan a stay on Mrs Livingstone’s Georgia property near the Florida line. Livingstone often visited the farm and rumors of their marriage circulated a year ago.
Paper hanger Charles Houck received six months in jail after police court testimony by post office clerks and officials. The case traced a months long confidence scheme in Washington where Houck borrowed money and attempted to buy an ice wagon using false familiarity. Witnesses included W and Cochran purchasing agent and Gen Knapp. Chief Clerk Chance ended the game, and Houck pleaded not guilty, claiming mistaken identity.
Census Bureau preliminary figures show 1904 glass production up 41 percent from 1900 with 3,043 salaried officials and 63,970 wage earners. Establishments rose from 355 to 399, capital investment up 46 percent, and total wages reached $59.6 million for workers.
The Washington Post reports that Henry Ide will become governor of the Philippines on April 2, succeeding Luke E. Wright who moves to Japan as ambassador. Ide will retire September 15, with Gen. Smith succeeding him and Dean Worcester acting as secretary of education. the commission will travel to Baguio after Ide’s inauguration.
A list of couples receiving marriage licenses includes Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati and Alice Tolb Roosevelt. Grover C. Pitch and Agnes Cady. William C. Miller and Cora Reese. Samuel H. Jackson and Margaret McElroy. Leonard Jones of Zero Virginia and Louise M. Jones of Olden Place Virginia. Frank T. Duff and Anna C. Freas of Philadelphia. Halph N. Ellis of Westbury Station and Elizabeth Warder. Andrew J. Byrne and Beulah Strother. Minor Hayden and Annie Jones. Mackatee Campbell and Birdie Johnson.
Deaths listed with ages and addresses include Thelma Allen 10 months Elizabeth Blosser 77 Emily Brown 99 Nellie Bell 68 Helen Blair Corcoran Hotel 14th St 6 gra John Croissant 69 Edward Coghll 25 Mary Fletcher 58 Andrew Glynn 48 Bridget Glavin 37 Annie Jacobs 82 Edith Payne 1 month Eva Reilly 24 Grace Thurston 22 Mary Thornton 27 George Washington mos Chotcest Flowers for Weddings Shaffer I Sts I sts
Springfield reports the Supreme Court sustains the validity of the constitutional amendment authorizing a city charter change. Chicago gains municipal courts and an end to the old justice court system while the city obtains power to regulate gun prices and to borrow more freely under a future charter. A committee awaits the charter draft after the ruling.
The National Canners' Convention decides to form a national association of pure food packers to raise a defense fund for their products. Members will tax two tenths of a cent per package bearing the association label. Resolutions condemn express companies for high sample rates and railroads for unfair discrimination in freight traffic.
Warrants issued in Charleston against H I Greer L Dunneman and F J Seel officers of the defunct Columbian Trust and Savings Bank charging they received deposits knowing the bank was insolvent. The warrants dated February 15 are signed by Judge Manor.
An explosion at the Connell Powder Mill near Shamokin Pennsylvania killed Henry Feder an employee of Treveton and severely burned Superintendent Robert Kida. The plant suffered significant losses from the blast and fire with details still emerging.
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