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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
10
Newport correspondent disguised in the home of Mrs Fish reports a witness admitting he sold secrets. The handler of confidential telegrams is described as a tipster who denies the charge as a Baltimore man defends by paying for advertising space.
The trial unfolds over Town Topics newsroom practices with Newport telegraph operator Robert Rowe admitting he obtained material from telegrams and used disguises to access society events. Notable figures such as Abe Hummel and Col. Mann face questions as prosecutors and defense discuss blackmail, subscriptions to Facts and Fancies, and alleged ties to America’s Smart Set.
Opponents of the measure desert the hour of need as stalwarts strike a master stroke removing one of Babcock's strongest men from town and then pressing their advantage. Senators round up those the opposition counted on, delivering a 27 vote victory.
The House tally showed 383 votes for the rule and a large insurgent bloc, with ten abstentions. The piece recounts the clash led by Speaker Cannon, noting absentees, party lines, and a vivid scene in the Capitol as supporters celebrated and critics faced defeat.
Chicago. The will of Marshall Field provides a $5 million bequest to fund the Field Museum endowment and maintenance in Jackson Park, with a six year site provision. if unmet, the amount goes to the residuary estate. The estate, valued between $100 million and $150 million, also leaves $17.6 million in bequests to relatives and friends and directs the bulk of assets to grandsons as they reach age fifty. Executors include Merchants Loan and Trust Company Chauncey Keep and Arthur B. Jones, with US Trust Company and Northern Trust also trustees.
Prof. Simon Newcomb, the astronomer of this city, received the Order of Merit for Sciences and Arts from Emperor William of Germany. The honor, founded by Frederick the Great, is among Germany’s highest and has only about twenty foreign members, including Lord Kelvin, Lord Lister, and John Murray. The gold medal, two inches wide, bears Pour la Merite with four gold crowns and a black and white neck ribbon. The document now awaits Congress permission for Newcomb to accept.
Special to The Washington Post reports United Chemists Company incorporated in New Jersey with 10 million capital to run department style drug stores in New York Philadelphia and Chicago following the United Cigar Stores model. George J. Whelan named president, other officers tied to Whelan group. Purchases of multiple drug stores arranged, including five Wilson stores. Deputy government reports in Paris indicate a 203 to no confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies after a Socialist motion to curb secret service funding.
In Manhattan's Chinatown during Chinese New Year celebrations a feud between On Leong and Hip Sing Tongs sparked a gun battle on Pell Street. Six wounded or killed, with police arresting suspects and seizing revolvers as spectators fled.
Belle Wood Mines near Owensboro Kentucky collapse during inspection. Proprietor King William Burnett and guests Edward Pierce and Herbert Waldon are killed. No miners were inside at the time.
A bill was introduced in the New York Senate by Republican Senator Raines to recount ballots in New York City from the last election. The measure would empower the Supreme Court to open ballot boxes and oversee the recount.
Warrants for thirty one foreigners suspected of Anschluss to an anarchist band were issued after a raid on a supposed headquarters at Baird Pennsylvania. Literature threatening Gov Pennypacker and Gov Pattison was found. Police said members are scattered across a wide area and will take days to arrest.
Reports from Nueva Gerona say James M. Steere territorial secretary defied a court order by withholding delivery of chattels stored in a warehouse over storage charges. He was arrested then ordered to appear weekly and post bail, with Americans in the island said to be mobilizing in support. Government officials claim rural guards and police are sufficient to jail him without aid.
Eugene Seeger, US consul general in Rio de Janeiro, was superseded by George E. Anderson, consul at Amoy, China. Anderson’s appointment was sent to the Senate. Seeger is not expected to receive another consular posting. Earlier, Seeger had not sustained charges against Ambassador Thompson. W F Perlfield investigated the Seeger claims but did not publish a report. Thompson was slated to become Ambassador to Brazil. Parliament Opens February 19 London officials announced. The House of Commons meets February 12 to elect a speaker. The Southern Palm Limited runs to Florida and Augusta, with winter service to resorts.
Victoria B C January 24 reports from Bamfield Creek indicate the steamship Valencia may have 140 lives lost with only about fifteen saved. Survivors describe boats smashed with women and children drowned as the vessel broke apart near Cape Beale. Wreck details show the Valencia struck while en route from San Francisco to Victoria, with heavy seas and a gale hindering rescue efforts. 34 passengers and 6 crew were listed, many aboard at the time. Continuous efforts to reach survivors were reported by the Queen, Salvor, and Czar as storms and night fell.
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