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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
16
Paris and London dispatches report a polarized mood on the Algeciras Morocco conference with Berlin accused of seeking a failure while British and French officials ponder concessions and tensions. Delegates show mixed optimism on a possible solution as diplomatic activity continues amid high stakes.
Ambassador White hosted a reception at the American consulate in honor of Washington's Birthday. Colby Woodorgan and other First Infantry officers on their way to Manila fraternized with British redcoats as the transport McClellan nears readiness to sail for Malta. Officers aboard expect possible destination changes to Canada rather than Valencia.
Naples Feb 22 Prince Pignatelli Strongeh aged nine ten years, son of a lady in waiting to Queen Helena, killed himself this morning by shooting before his planned wedding to a daughter of the Duke of Corigliano. He left letters to his father and to his fiancée expressing unhappiness and skepticism about life. The tragedy aroused great sensation among Naples aristocracy.
In Lagos on February 22 a force of religious fanatics reportedly overran a Sokoto outpost from the north, destroyed a French post near the frontier, killed five French officers and captured two, and overwhelmed a British detachment with unspecified casualties.
A violent blast at a public school building under construction on 119th Street between St. Nicholas and Seventh Avenues shattered machinery worth over a thousand dollars. Police suspect a dynamite bomb timed to explode, with no fire nearby. Nearby homes Grampion Pallmont and Carboneck reported broken glass and injuries to windows.
New York February report states Charles F. Jones valet to William Marsh Rice may be summoned to refute Patrick case witnesses. Jones, indicted for murder with Patrick Hearne, has pledged immunity and could testify to back his prior statements. Mayor H Baldwin Rice denies any knowledge of Jones and calls Gaillard testimony untrue in detail.
Pittsburgh Feb 23 A through freight on the Panhandle division of the Pennsylvania lines collided with a yard engine and caboose at Carnegie Pa. Engineer Edward McKenna was killed and Fireman R W Young fatally injured. Eight other trainsmen were injured, three seriously, as eight freight cars were demolished and two locomotives damaged. The yard engine was swinging onto the main track when struck. traffic was blocked for hours and the wreckage burned.
Street car crash on Sarah Street and Finney Avenue injures many passengers. Six are seriously hurt including Policeman John Hughes, Logan Flognoy, Wilson Cable, Mrs Hertha Myers, Mrs Benjamin Barnett, and L. W. Jones.
William Dean, a Black man employed on a boat, resisted Officer Maddox yesterday morning after an earnings dispute on Four-and-a-half Street Southwest. The officer used a club to subdue him. Dean was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment. Police Judge Kimball will determine blame this morning.
A man found dead in New York near Amsterdam Avenue carried letters and a rail ticket in the name of Charlies B Rowe of New Haven. A physician found no signs of violence and suspected heart failure. In Bay City, Mrs. William W Crossthwaite of Buffalo died from a skull fracture after leaping from a carriage as horses bolted, dying three hours later.
Washington Corcoran Cadets and Central YMCA of Brooklyn met in a fast clean basketball game in the Central Y gym. Central won 43 to 21 as Salmon and Barnes led with scoring. Behrends Beekman Rice and Chisholm notable for Central. Behrends Behrends and Rice starred for Washington. The match drew a large enthusiastic crowd.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the constitutionality and finality of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Citizenship Court created four years ago. About 95 percent of claimants were denied and their property worth about 20 million dollars was returned to the tribes. Attorneys Mansfield McMurray and Cornish were paid 750000 dollars from the U S Treasury. The ruling supports the tribes against efforts to reopen the court under a pending Civilized Tribes bill in Congress.
At the New York Athletic Club two sessions of the National Amateur Athletic Union swimming championships produced multiple records. O M Daniels of NYAC led with 58 seconds in the 100 yard, a new world mark, and set new figures for 76 and 80 yards. A Rubeil of Missouri AC set the American record in 100 yard backstroke. A M Geversling of Missouri AC won 20 yard breast stroke honors. CA Carey of Penn won the 10 yard handicap. L Crane and J Scott Leary placed second and third in the handicap event. Spencer of NYAC won the one mile. Daniels also lowered American marks at 160 and 200 yards.
Washington Georgia February 22 Mell Adkins his uncle Alexander Adkins and Mrs B H Aiken were arrested for complicity in the February 10 shooting of H Aiken on a public road A private detective says notes show a conspiracy between Mrs Aiken and Mell Adkins others may be involved All three are prominent farmers the two men are jailed Aiken questions his wife s involvement
Washington Post report from Rockville Maryland notes President Gunnell of the Government Insane Asylum board calls a Saturday 10am meeting for board visitors. Medico Legal Society officers may attend to discuss alleged 3000 patients not treated by modern methods. Society may not recognize the board invitation and will send a printed committee report to members next morning. A society member says they will help but oppose board led inquiry. Deputy Mullican in Burtonsville arrests a man believed to be William Young for Captain Hoffman murder aboard the Marshall.
Frederick Maryland February 22 Republicans in the Sixth Maryland District convention will back George A Pearre for renomination if he wins Allegany County. If he loses he will back a Frederick County man. Reno S Harp chairs the Republican County Central Committee and backs a potential bid if Pearre is defeated in his home county.
About two hundred attended a Fraternal Sons of Jonadalb event at 910 Pennsylvania Avenue last night with speeches from William Downey founder of the Good Samaritan Home and Gen J Brown among others. Washington's Farewell Address was read and a tribute was paid to the memory of the first President.
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul told 15 000 at Convention Hall in Kansas City that democracy has won in America and through America to the world. Senator Warner chaired and introduced him as he urged America to lead by example in liberty and human rights.
Dr Philip Browne Brooks a black physician was arrested after his home at 318 Third Street Southwest was robbed. His wife Edna Russell twenty eight said he tried to kill her so he could marry a white woman. She reported repeated beatings and a recent hospital stay with a broken rib. A mysterious bottle with a $300 diamond ring appeared at the home during his absence prompting police to search for an intended accomplice. The case hinges on rival explanations and the motive remains unclear as investigators pursue more evidence and possible confession.
An investigation reveals that Charles W. Beers Jr of Philadelphia died by his own hand at the Colorado Hotel in St Louis. Authorities say the expert cut glass maker suffered chronic dyspepsia. Telegrams received to ship the body to Manitowoc Wisconsin where father Charles W. Beers resides.
The February 22 weather bulletin reports low pressure across the Mississippi Valley and Western Upper Lakes, with rain in the Northwest and warmer than average readings in many regions. Expect rain Friday in the North Pacific, snow in Michigan avenues, and warmer Atlantic states followed by colder weekend weather. Winds vary by coast and proximity to seas. steamer forecasts show northeast to southeast winds toward Grand Banks. Local temps include midnight 48 and highs near 62 with dry hours around ten percent of possible sunshine. Missouri Democratic Convention set for June 5 in Jefferson City after committee decision.
Morristown New York February 22 Dr Kyman Abnott editor of the Outlook addressed the Washington Association of New Jersey at their Washington headquarters and argued against the concentration of wealth in industry criticizing railroads as part of his case.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a local sale action with readable items noting officials and a schedule. The legible parts suggest concerns about illness and a vague warning about disruptions.
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