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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
17
The forthcoming Progressive Washington Edition will cover industrial, commercial, financial, professional, and political fields in Greater Washington. It will feature authoritative general articles by expert writers, views on public buildings and parks, and photographs of prominent figures shaping the city’s upbuilding. The edition aims to be a lasting reference, dedicated to a brighter future.
Syracuse University Chancellor Rev Dr James Roscoe Day criticizes the poor relief and philanthropy movement at the Syracuse Alumni Association dinner in New York City. He claims wage earners sustain about 10 000 saloons and blames labor unions for hindering progress while urging larger corporations and railroads to expand. He notes Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes and J G Phelps challenged him on settlement house work.
New York January 18 A broad consolidation plan is forming to merge management of all fast freight and dispatch lines within the Vanderbilt system. Details remain undisclosed with public announcements expected around April 1. Francis Lebau of New York Central notes reports of total wipeout are exaggerated but confirms a general reorganization of Vanderbilt controlled lines.
Special to The Washington Post. Secretary of State Root and party arrive in Montreal en route to Ottawa. The group, including Mrs Root and Miss Root, are met by Capt. Newton and Lord Strathcona. They will attend a skating party in Ottawa and meet with officials, with remarks expected on international matters.
Louis T. Rebisso of Norwood Ohio son of the late sculptor who made the Harrison monument in Garfield Park is to be tried in Probate Court on a charge of insanity. A warrant sworn by Jesse Cutter Norwood traveling salesman alleges Rebisso continually harassed Cutter's wife Bessie M. Nichol Nichola who married Cutter last November and claims Rebisso has pursued her since then writing letters and making threats.
John Siemsen and Louis Dabner, nicknamed the gas pipe murderers, were today sentenced by Judge Cook to be hanged in San Francisco. Both are young men, and several murders are credited to them.
John R. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, indicted by a federal grand jury on 92 transactions alleging unlawful use of bank funds and 182 counts. Proceeds from memorandum notes and bonds of Southern Indiana and Minols Southern Railways are charged as Walsh's personal credits. Walsh arrested in 1906, awaiting grand jury action on bond set at 50,000. no arrest planned presently.
Electrical engineers and fire underwriters eye a strange pest at the Union Stock Yards. Unidentified larvae feed on red pine insulation of electrical wires, gnawing through cloth and rubber insulation and causing shorts. Holes cut through lead pipe threaten circuits. The creature, dubbed the lead pine cinch bug by Director Fred J. Skitt, is under study at the Field Columbian Museum.
Seismic readings show disturbances near Lima Peru south of the city and Udine Italy Tolmezzo felt a 4.9 quake with panic in the streets but no deaths. Tolmezzo lies at the Carnie Alps foot near Taglaments. In Kuba Baku province two strong shocks hit at 6 am. Kuba, a fortified town on the Kuba river, has over 16 000 residents.
William C Morton wealth real estate broker from Cleveland is recovering after an assault in a Pittsburg hotel room two weeks ago. He was brought home today and can only recall a light in the room and no memory of the attack or its motive. Doctors say his mind is seriously affected and he may not recover fully, though some months of rest could restore as much reason as possible. The only clear motive cited is robbery.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court conviction of Captain William D Taylor of the Cunard liner Slavonia for allowing a cook employed on the ship to escape ashore in violation of immigration laws. Judge Lacombe said the law covers sailors. Judge Townsend dissented cautioning that it could extend to captains and officers, restricting shore leave while in port.
In Frankfort Kentucky the Court of Appeals denied the petition for a writ of prohibition to block Judge Carnes from trying the murder case of Judge James Hargis charged in the death of Dr. B D Cox. The ruling sustains the trial court and clears the way for proceedings.
Testimonials from clergymen physicians and public institutions nationwide praise Father John’s Medicine for bronchial relief and general toning. Sisters of the Holy Cross certify its benefits for weak and run down people. An old soldier’s letter from Lynn, age eighty, claims restoration of vigor and curing his daughter’s illness when other remedies failed.
Dr James E Russell dean of the Teachers College declares the public school system creates anarchy among men and immorality among women and is a menace to the nation's future In a speech to the Manhattan Trade School for Girls he argues schools fail to prepare students and drive many into poverty and immorality as they chase fleeting wealth and status.
Wilmington Del January 18 Senator David C Rose announced plans to introduce a bill in the Dover senate to curb elopements from Philadelphia. The proposal would require non residents to show legal age vouchers before marriage and bar any clergyman not in active charge from performing ceremonies.
The court stenographer has completed 3600 pages of testimony from Chester Gillette's trial for Grace Brown's murder at Big Moose Adirondacks. A notice of appeal is expected within days as the extension deadline falls the week of January 28. Gillette's mother plans lectures to raise funds, starting with a Sunday night talk titled a mother's appeal for her son.
Maj H B Hersey of the U S Weather Bureau inspected the Wellman arctic expedition plans. Headquarters were set on Splitbergen Island. The airship is a dirtable balloon with a 165 foot long bay and a 100 foot car, lifting power 8000 pounds. The party aims to reach the pole from Spitzbergen in thirty six hours during spring trials.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan and Detective Sergeant McConville left for Harrisburg to seek extradition papers for R C Flower arrested in Philadelphia on larceny charges. They carried numerous affidavits and faced Gov. Stuart in the matter.
London report cites Madrid desk saying Queen Victoria wants to nurse her gaming baby herself but cannot due to Spanish royal etiquette. a nurse is sought to attend the child.
Abe Attell defeats Harry Baker in the eighth round after Bakers seconds throw in the towel. Mullins and Gunther are lined for a three week bout in Melbourne and Philadelphia. Jimmy Walsh gets another chance against Freddie Weeks in a twenty round bout in early February. Tom Ryan nearing a middleweight clash with Hugo Kelly, and Dave Barry eyed for a February twenty rounder.
O'Donnell and Crist excel in two man event as Orientals claim victory. Southerners beat Eurekas in sparrow alley, Turner leads with high score. Eastern Athletic Club drops another game to Washington Light Infantry 42 to 21. Robey returns after months out. Memorial building planned for Morgan in Hartford with funds from S P Morgan of New York.
Wealthy 23 year old Ralph Brandreth boards the Taormina at Bay Ridge for a multi year round the world voyage under Capt. Thomas Lovelace with Dr. Franz von Tuber as mate. The voyage aims at scientific study with a crew of ten including two San Blas Indians. The yacht, refitted at substantial cost, features a balloon, cameras, and telegraph gear. Brandreth, funded by his mother, departs with no set end date and plans to stop at Kingston before circumnavigating South America and visiting Hawaii, the Philippines, and Australia.
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