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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
3
Reports from New York describe Charles Mizner and Louis S. Owsley amid Yerkes estate matters. Mizner will depart for the West soon, while executor Owsley maneuvers probate and negotiations over the Yerkes will. The estate is estimated around 15 million dollars with ongoing contests over beneficiaries and assets.
The Supreme Court today sustained a Cook County Court decision fining members of Franklin Prvas Veeders Union No 4 for unlawful assaults on nonunion men and fining the union for illegal conspiracy. It held strikers had no right to picket plants and that the union can be held liable as a corporation. Justices Boggs and Scott dissented, saying there was no evidence to justify a verdict against the union.
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson performs at Carroll Institute Hall with readings of Strauss songs learned at Morgantown home. The program features new pieces, Verdi and Tchaikovsky selections, and introduces Miss Birch as soloist aided by accompanist Arley Alute.
In New Haven on Washington Birthday Rev A I Doyle lauded Theodore Roosevelt as a typical American leader. He cited Roosevelt’s justice for all, adherence to equal opportunity, and his coal mine strike settlement as pivotal. The speech linked Roosevelt to world leadership and lasting American virtues. The item ends noting Dy King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds.
Baruch Cerf, manager of the American industrial exhibit in Shanghai, tells a Post representative that even a small Chinese monthly spend on American goods could yield a yearly export trade of 53 million dollars. He urges Washington to push China trade, notes China’s vast purchasing power, and outlines methods to introduce U.S. products, including proper labeling, strong demonstrations, and active field representation. He criticizes a boycott narrative and stresses that Eurasian powers compete for Chinese markets while the United States lags in awareness and coordination.
Daniel C Miles brother of Lt Gen Melson A Miles and longtime Massachusetts bank examiner petitions the Comptroller of the Currency for retention after being left without recent duty. Comptroller Ridgely has not acted and denies any resignation request.
Telegram from Chief Wilkie reports the capture of four counterfeiters linked to a Pacific Coast gang. D B Seely was arrested in Spokane, leading to the detention of Ry S Jewell John G Forrester-aliis Weber Patrick Jennings and Thomas Sheehan. $1,600 in counterfeit gold coins and molds were found at their rendezvous. The other article notes officers Conde Hamlin and Joan Norris discussing newspaper problems at a New York meeting. Officers S Rogers W L McLean Herbert F Gunnison Edward P McCall reelected. Knapp and Brown also retained on the executive committee. New York chosen for next year’s convention location. The Palm Limited trains to Florida and other winter resorts are advertised.
A. J. Twiggs testified in the Greene and Gaynor trial in Savannah on February 22, admitting he forewent bidding in 189k for a Savannah River project near Augusta. He said he was paid 4500 by John F Gaynor and had a contract to supply stone if Greene and Gaynor won, with an understanding he would not bid to allow them a higher bid.
Yonn W Thompson known as Uncle John and longtime Navy Yard employee died suddenly yesterday at age seventy five from acute indigestion. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at his home 606 G Street Southeast with Rev Dr Grey officiating. Burial at Congressional Cemetery. Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges to oversee ceremonies. Born in Washington.
The Unitarian Club of All Souls Church in Washington petitions Congress, led by President William K Chandler and Secretary John F Hayford, urging swift passage of a federal district child labor law. It declares widespread under fourteen employment in mills and stores, long hours, night work, and harmful moral and physical effects amid D C’s near lack of regulation. The petition dates February 17.
Warren Mitchell, young inventor from Lawrenceburg Indiana, died testing a personal flotation device for skaters. He wore a light waist framework that extended three feet each side. While skating on Tanners Creek, his foot hit an obstruction, ice broke, and the device hampered his escape, leaving him submerged and dead.
Philadelphia February 22 University of Pennsylvania held its day exercises at the Academy of Music with Henry Van Dyke of Princeton delivering the oration Washington and the Men Who Stood with Him. Honorary degrees were conferred on Henry Van Dyke and several figures including James Jageard Lloyd C Griscog Baron Kanehiro Takaki Vaughan Merrick Joseph Jacobs William Clarence Rich and Addieon Henry in a ceremony led by Provost Harris.
Fragmented ad copy touts Dr Miles Nervine to strengthen nerves and cure stomach, liver, and general weakness. Two testimonials claim prior breakdown and recovery after treatment, with a money back offer if the first bottle fails.
Justice Stafford orders Dr William W Stewart to accept a deed to 288 acres in Prince George County Maryland from Alfred Bail estate representatives and pay Griffith $7,000 upfront with three notes and a mortgage for the remainder. The case ties to the 1903 oil boom near Centreville and ongoing land purchase disputes initiated by Dr Griffith as Ball’s executor.
Editorial excerpt urges licensing and national control of high explosives to prevent dynamite outrages. Argues for prevention over punishment, cites need for model law for the District, and notes broader calls for nationwide action amid Idaho Governor Steunenberg assassination context. References Southern Palm Limited service and railway routes.
Fifty aged members of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans met at the National Hotel for their thirty third annual reunion. Lee F Beeler presided as address and program outlined a Buena Vista anniversary gathering. Private John Dalzell spoke and Mrs Moore Murdock led the day’s events including a visit to the Soldiers Home, a White House and Capitol reception, and an evening ball with Marine Band music. The group planned officer elections and next year’s venue.
Secretary Shaw spoke on the evolution of self government during the winter convocation at Belasco Theater. The ceremony conferred fourteen degrees including architecture, medicine, law, patent law, diplomacy, and science, with President Needham highlighting university growth and bright prospects. Military band provided music as a procession of officials, faculty, alumni, and degree recipients moved to the exercises.
The annual meeting of the Sons of the Revolution at the New Willard discussed observing George Washingtons Birthday as a legal holiday in the District. Representative George Washington Taylor of Alabama praised Washingtons memory while noting last minute absences of Munn and Richardson to attend a meeting. A committee was formed to seek Gov Warfield of Maryland about Sons of the Revolution participation in John Paul Jones obsequies.
Christopher C Shayne head of C C Shayne & Co fur trade at 28 West Forty second street died suddenly in Atlanta from heart disease. Born 1844 in Galway NY he built a national fur empire and held leadership roles in Knights of Pythias Masonry and several commerce groups. He declined Congress and mayoral nominations but supported Harrison McKinley and Roosevelt. a White House visitor and reformer in New York business circles.
Maj A G Hammond of the Third United States Cavalry died at the Presidio General Hospital in San Francisco after more than four months illness. Remains will be sent to Quincy Illinois for interment. Born Stratford Connecticut May 36 187. Graduated from the Military Academy in 1881.
Atlanta February 22 local committee of arrangements for Gen Joseph Wheeler memorial announces plans for March 2 the day before the Blue and Gray gathering A delegation will go to Washington to invite President Roosevelt to attend and speak Formal invitations will extend to Corporal Tanner commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic and Gen Stephen D Lee commanding the United Confederate Veterans to be present and speak.ต
RM Allen testified before the House Committee on Interstate Commerce that only one whisky was admitted to the national food exhibit as pure. He alleged the exhibit was funded by liquor manufacturers via the Food Association and pushed by Dr Wiley and the National Association of Dairy and Food Commissioners to promote bottled and bonded whiskies while excluding others. He noted money paid toward exhibit expenses and urged Congress to fix standards through federal action.
The Abracadabra Club gathered at 36 Q street northeast with Appleton P Clark Jr presiding. A committee to draft resolutions on J D Croissant's death was formed while papers on Minnesota quarrying and weather forecasting were read and discussed. Attendees included Maj Abbott, Mr and Mrs Brock, and several others from Lowell Mass and local households.
A fire last night leveled St Viatur's College near Kankakee two miles north at Bourbobnais Ell. Cause linked to crossed electric light wires. Insurance valued at 108 660 dollars. The Roman Catholic institution, founded in 1865, housed about 200 students.
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