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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
1
Democratic leader voices shift after party split over money plank. He argues for distinguishing honest from dishonest corporations and predicts many opponents will side with the party in the next campaign, signaling a new alignment while gold production concerns are shelved for now.
Bryan discusses his self description as conservative, denying changes in public stance. He argues he is more radical on economy than in 1896, supports bimetallism and silver restoration, but notes gold production has shifted the issue. He defends Democratic principles as conservative in applying old ideas to new conditions and calls to distinguish legitimate corporations from predatory wealth. He warns against trusts and public plunder while urging equal rights and protections.
The piece discusses shifts in party alignment with old friends and new allies forming coalitions. It notes recruits from Republicans to Democrats in 1960s style and the risk of late-entry workers gaining influence, plus anticipated policy debates on trust, tariff, labor, and imperialism. Mr Bryan and Mrs Bryan visit Dorchester, meeting notable figures at Kitcheon dining.
The Western Passenger Association of Chicago lines endorsed Bryan’s homecoming by approving excursion rates for late August. Special round trips to New York from covered points within the association will run for a week as Democratic groups plan celebrations in several cities.
Thomas W. Alexander, partner in Alexander & Alexander, flees Augusta after admitting misusing firm funds to speculate on cotton. He left letters blaming market losses and indicating he might not return. Banks report losses totaling about $148000, while firm assets are about $50000. Alexander, 29, may be headed to New York en route to Europe. Bishop Alexander is not implicated.
Esther Mitchell shoots her brother George Mitch el in Seattle Union Station after his acquittal for killing prophet Creffield. The Mitchell brothers, Perry and Fred, wait nearby as Esther confesses to the shooting and is taken into custody. Reunion elsewhere sees the family reconciled with plans to move to Seattle and Oregon.
Reports from Warsaw and Poltava describe mass Jewish flight estimated at forty thousand from Warsaw as fear of massacre spreads. St Petersburg patrols and troop presence abutting workmen quarters calm, while provinces report clashes with the foe. Rumors of anti Jewish outbreaks persist, with sailors mutinous at Sebastopol and ships at risk.
St Petersburg July 2 Finance Mima tev Kekovsoff says the entire cabinet’s resignation rests with the Emperor. The Emperor has not yet tasked the Constitutional Democrats with forming a ministry and prefers a coalition cabinet. Leaders planned include Count Heyden and M. Stakovich with conservatives and liberals from both houses.
Federal grand jury in Omaha planned to convene Monday to continue the Standard Oil investigation. U S District Attorney Sullivan, American Moody in Washington or Boston, and Omaha D A Goss met to discuss related inquiries. Standard Oil officer Edward Bogardus of Chicago had a subpoena for the Chicago grand jury.
Seven Cedar Rapids girls aged seven to sixteen drowned in the Cedar River while wading near home. Ruth Kiersey survived after warning others as Lucille Sweeting slipped into seven feet of water and the others followed. Rescue efforts failed and bodies were recovered as onlookers watched.
Fire on the thirteenth floor of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Building at Seventh and Market streets caused extensive damage to records, with flames challenging firefighters who lacked ladders. The blaze soaked and partly burned the records, while damage to the fireproof building was minor. Firemen suspect spontaneous combustion.
Special dispatch reports an imminent duel between young Cassagnac and M. A Sen of Gen. Andre sparked by Gen Andre's remark about the late Paul Cassagnac. A panel is said to meet tomorrow with plans for travel from River View and Indian Head, and transit options include the Pennsylvania Railroad and trips to Atlantic City.
Florida Supreme Court rules water works liable for damages when insufficient water pressure fails to extinguish a fire at amp a brewery in Tallahassee on July 12. Robert Magee sued for substantial damages after his brick building burned. circuit court ruled against him, reversed on appeal, case remanded for further action.
In Claiborne Parish Louisiana the body of a Black man was found hanging from a tree this morning after being taken by a mob from officers. The incident occurred a few miles south of Junction City Arkansas where the man reportedly attempted a criminal act against the sister of Ned Thompson a prominent farmer.
Salvadorean forces clash with Guatemala on Guatemalan soil as General Tomas Regalado, former Salvadoran president and commander of the army, is killed. Dispatches from Sa vador indicate Guatemalans won, and arbitration talks have collapsed.
Jamestown reports the Stalwart faction outvote Insurgents 306 to 160 to name a full state ticket headed by Gov Sartes for re election. E A Williams of Bismarck chosen temporary chairman over R M Pollock as resolutions back Roosevelt Rangevelt Grenna Marshall Gay Sarbes and other state officers. Senator McCumber urges tackling trusts and wealth distribution.
Henry Clay Evans of Hamilton County was nominated for governor by the Republican State convention in Nashville after a heated session marked by factional strife and a near riot. D. C. Ewab named railroad commissioner as Brownlow influence waned and the platform praised Theodore Roosevelt while backing protection and labor needs amid a push against track gambling.
J H Small & Sons advertise a Floral Steamer excursion to Baltimore and back for 21 25 via Pennsylvania Railroad leaving Saturdays and Sundays with return valid to Sunday night Tickets good for all trains both days except certain services Elks' excursion mentions River View and Indian Head with morning afternoon and evening sailings Also Baltimore and Return 1 25 via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad every weekend with full train service on both days
Mrs Kate Carter, 52, of 302 F Street NW, arrested on assault with a dangerous weapon after firing three shots at John Beitz, a motorman 27, of 2033 Street. Police say jealousy over Beitz and a Wagner partnership drove the attack. Carter admits shooting but claims justification. revolver held as evidence.
In New York the appellate division of the Supreme Court ruled theater managers may control admission to private venues. The decision dismissed critic James Metcalf’s suit against Charles Burnham and others alleging a conspiracy to bar him from Burnham's theater and prevent him from practicing his craft.
Mrs Mary Shippo testifies at the Bronx coroner inquest into the murder of Mrs Alice Kinnan that lawyer Burton Gibson was involved in an attempt to pay her expenses to Europe and that Kinnan named the lawyer as her killer moments before dying. She also describes threats to her own safety and a man offering money through Miles Sutre, claiming to act for Gibson. The inquest resumes tomorrow with alibi witnesses for Gibson yet to be heard.
Fireproof storage offered for furniture pianos and more at Union Trust Co 74 MM F St. A weekly Friday and Saturday round trip from Atlantic City to Cape May Waldwood Ocean City and other seaside points on Pennsylvania Railroad runs through the week with return Tuesdays.
Indictments charge American Ice Company local manager and an agent Chapin Sacks Company and its president and secretary with conspiring to keep up ice prices in violation of the Sherman anti trust law. Officials indicted appeal and post bail. Judge Mullowny says short weight law ambiguous.
Indictments returned against American Ice Company officers Samuel A. Kimberly and George F. Hoover and Chapin-Sacks Company leaders Arthur A. Chapin and Samuel C. Redman charging conspiracy to fix ice prices in violation of the Sherman act. Bonds set at 2000 each. warrants issued. arraignments and further proceedings planned.
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