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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
10
Harry LehrTestified that Mann was a tipster for Town Topics. Commodore Gerry rejected bait when he learned Town Topics backed the enterprise. Justice Deuel later wrote a grieving letter praising Mann as noble in Mexico.
At Norman Hapgood’s Collier's Weekly trial in New York, Col Mann’s immune list includes bankers and industrialists such as Russell A Alger James Hazen Hyde J P Morgan and others who lent money or subscribed to Facts and Fancies. Testimony details loans stock collateral and charity toward suppression of unfavorable articles.
Roosevelt remains firm that he will not seek a third term. Friends and John Hay urged reconsideration, but Roosevelt dictated a formal pledge on election night 1904. The issue of a third term looms large in Washington and national debate.
A 1908 reflection notes Roosevelt’s stance against a current term and examines Republican officials like Aldrich Bailey and Fairbanks. It discusses leadership chatter at the White House, Senate, and House about nominating a successor, with fears Roosevelt might seek or be offered a unprecedented third term.
Chicago January 23 government through District Attorney Morrison opened the packers case to a jury amid sharp objections from defense. Morrison labeled defendants trust lawyers and argued immunity pleas were an afterthought while Miller denied wrongdoing. The clash over immunity and the main issue continued until adjournment.
New York Jan 23 Fire Commissioner O Brien revoked the blasting license for the Belmont tunnel project linking Forty-second Street to Long Island City due to a question about the excavating firm’s charter. The work has seen several accidents and four men died last week in a shaft incident.
Cincinnati brokers push a bill to curb bond forgeries by state engraving of bond forms, state certification of authenticity, and banning nonstate prepared forms. The measure, discussed with business leaders in Cincinnati and tied to similar issues in New York and Cleveland, seeks state oversight before bonds are issued.
Hartisburg Pa Jan 3 a sixteen year old girl Malry McCil daughter of a track walker at Mark's ferry spotted a rock slide blocking the Northern Central Railroad tracks near her home She shone a lantern and ran along the track signaling an Erie express to stop within yards of the obstruction She then warned the following Erie train and the wrecking crew later cleared the rock still preventing a wreck
W B Fairless was shot and killed by Mrs E R Whitten widow of a man Fairless had killed months earlier in Essex county Mississippi She entered a store as Fairless was leaving and fired five shots striking him five times He died almost instantly Also notice of a Palm Limited train to Florida and sale by catalogue of Oriental rugs and im materials.
Miss Anna Halk introduces a bill to legalize hastening death for the incurably suffering. Boards of physicians would authorize euthanasia with anesthetic help for those electing to end agony, citing support from Harvard President Eliot. Printed copies will be circulated to lawmakers.
Seven downtown workers were attacked by a knife-wielding assailant dubbed Jack the Cutter on crowded streets. Six women suffered leg wounds and one a shoulder wound. all injuries were non life threatening. Police suspect an insane attacker targeting women. Victims named include Clara Von Behren Mary Tilley Grace Iglesby Rita Martin Cora Davis Maud Hall and Martha Young.
Ambassadeur Henry White leads American efforts to bridge France and Germany before Morocco conference questions arise. Allies Britain France Italy Russia cooperate, seeking a compromise that honors French interests while ensuring equal footing for all. Delegations attend King Alfonso tribute with lavish reception aboard Emperor Charles VI and a large US flag marks the event.
James Metall, an ex prisoner, warned his wife to prepare for death then poured hot water from a boiler over her, causing burns doctors fear fatal. After a struggle he was captured and jailed. Metall had previously served several terms in state prison.
Victoria B C Jan 23 The Valencia San Francisco Puget Sound liner with 94 passengers and 60 crew went ashore ten miles east of Cape Beale in dense fog. About 15 drowned while attempting to reach shore. Ship on high cliff likely to break up. a boat crew reached Cape Beale at 3 pm. Nine men ashore near the telegraph hut. two men trapped on cliff face. 125+ still aboard with grave danger. Naval steamers Queen City and Queen reached scene. Orian from Sechart aiding. Names of many passengers listed in dispatches. Police and rescue efforts continue amid violent seas and gale.
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