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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
1
A plan to remove AH the Present Trustees on November 15 triggers fierce condemnation of extravagance lobbying and political contributions. Legislation favors mutualization of stock companies. Odell and Depew criticized amid mounting criticism of current governance and reform efforts.
Albany Feb 22 A Washington Post report on eight bills proposed by the Armstrong investigating committee to reform life insurance. Proposals include mutuals without capital stock with 500 subscribers, election by policy holders, removal of present directors, prohibition of investing in stocks except municipal, and annual accounting plus political prohibition. Also outlines election procedures and removal of proxies, with broad aims to curb crooked practices and ensure policy holder influence in governance.
Detectives in New York and London search for Miss Hensie Bradley a young Englishwoman who vanished December 26 near Grand Central Station as she prepared to sail from New York to Liverpool. She stayed with Henry Bradley in Dobbs Ferry and hoped to return to Lincolnshire. A letter later prompted renewed inquiries and officials are pursuing the case.
Seattle observer reports Maj. Putnam Bradlee Strong, an American, was arrested in Shanghai on January 20. The Shanghai Times notes police led by Detective Inspector McDowell took him into custody on suspicion of obtaining goods by false pretenses, with a trial likely at the American Consular Court.
Mrs Cor a Carpenter of Tilda Ohio is arrested on charges of attempting to wreck a Pennsylvania freight train and a fast passenger train after a plan with Grover Bachman to sabotage rail service. Bachman confessed to a prior freight wreck and stated they sought a large reward to live easily. Carpenter denied the crimes after lengthy questioning.
The Knights of Momus parade marks the carnival’s main night in 196 February weather aids crowds as New Orleans hotel occupancy increases. The battleship Texas under Capt. G. A. Bicknell and Admiral F. W. Dickins arrives amid heavy railroad traffic. Momus’s thirty sixth entry features seventeen floats followed by a ball at the French Opera.
In Arcadia Florida on February 22 1900 a circuit judge was asked to stop the execution of Isaiah E Cooper who was sentenced to death for killing Marshal Bowman at Punta Gorda three years earlier. C E Harrison argued Governor Broward lacked authority to issue a new death warrant without re arraignment and resentencing.
New York February 22 press reports quote Mr Witchell as saying his yesterday statement about a possible strike relates to the coal situation. He declines to specify regional impact beyond noting readers may draw conclusions. The piece mentions transport details and a Southern Railway schedule toward Florida resorts.
Berlin February 22 Reichstag approves government plan to extend reciprocal tariff rates to the United States until June 30, 1907 by an immense majority. Chancellor von Buelow argues tariffs protect German industry while Root’s note to Ambassador Sternburg signals continued friendly commerce. Leaders of Conservative, Socialist, Center, and Liberal groups express varied support as amendment fails and bill passes.
Gov Joseph W Folk of Missouri denounces official grafting and tariff profiteers at the Washington's Birthday banquet of the Kansas Democratic Club in Topeka. He argues that unjust discriminations and special privileges undermine democracy and must be vigorously opposed.
Chicago February 22 Secretary of War William T. Taft spoke to a Union League Club audience on The Army and the Republic. He urged support for both army and navy, argued for a small but efficient regular force, and warned that lack of preparation risks great costs and danger to peace. He cited Washington and detailed the Philippines and Panama Canal efforts.
Johns Hopkins commemorates with Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte delivering a keynote on naval power. He argues a strong navy keeps Washington’s vision, ensures peace, and requires substantial funding, scrutiny, and public support for national security.
In Luray Virginia on February 22 Capt. R S Parks senior counsel for Lester Ruffner on trial for attempted murder suffered a collapse during his argument in the Page County Circuit Court. The defense rested its case while Parks was assisted from the room and a physician summoned. The trial focused on testimony from the defense and rebuttal by the prosecution.
In Shreveport Louisiana funeral services were held for Margaret Lear murdered by Charles Coleman a negro last Monday. Sheriff Ward requested additional troops and militia from Leegville heads to the city on a special train. Governor Blanchard also asked to visit. An auction ad follows for antique mahogany furniture and oak pieces by Brown and Tolson auctioneers with sales set today and tomorrow.
Boise reports the Western Federation of Miners headquarters in Denver produced a letter that prosecutors say helped form the plan to assassinate former Gov. Steunenberg. The Denver Post adds details accusing Charles H. Moyer William D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone of plotting in Denver last summer with Parry Orchard and Dr J Simpkins. A $1000 reward is offered for L J Simpking.
In Connecticut the Aldrich Manufacturing Company begins eviction papers on seven to eight hundred tenants occupying seventy tenement houses. Many residents are elderly, aged sixty to seventy, and have lived there all their lives. Tenants are told to vacate if they do not return workers within thirty days. Movements of Ocean Steamers noted: La Bretagne sails to Havre. La Savoie arrives from New York.
The appellate division of the New York Supreme Court is asked to rule that a marriage between Jennie Weisberg and her uncle Morris Weisberg is void. The case hinges on a 1893 law declaring marriages between nieces and uncles absolutely void, though no statute existed at the marriage time in 1881.
James Mulligan narrowly escaped being buried alive after a three day trance ended during a funeral procession on February 22. The hearse driver heard groans from the casket, glass was smashed, the coffin opened, and Mulligan sat up fully conscious asking where he was. Local authorities reported the incident in a dramatic rescue.
In Linton Indiana February 22 a Chicora stock company performance ended in chaos when Miss Pearl Elvin fired upon by an unidentified man. The bullet hit her calf but she was not seriously hurt. The shooter escaped and vanished in the uproar.
A spectacular fire in San Francisco destroyed the largest gas and electric substation on Stevenson Street, plunging the city into darkness. The outage shut down street lights elevators and communications, with a $500,000 potential loss and power restored only after the examiner restarted its own plant.
In York on Feb 22 a thirteen year old girl named Lillian Thornman, employed by the Dorsey family, placed a three year old on a hot stove while the mother was away. The child was rescued by an aunt but suffered burns. The girl, who says the devil was in her, confessed to burning three other children similarly and was jailed. Also notes a sale of Nathan Collection mahogany and rugs at Sloan's. Baltimore round trip offered by Pennsylvania Railroad.
A Senate session spotlighted Knox as he introduced a bill to amend the act regulating commerce seeking court review of Interstate Commerce Commission actions. The move sparked surprise and debate over administration aims, with allies and opponents weighing the potential for a Hepburn bill compromise. Senate schedules promise committee consideration, while party lines and regional loyalties color support.
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