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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
4
The president of Carnegie Co repeats Schwab's argument and tells the secretary that an independent concern seeking a contract cannot supply the armor. The head of Midvale Co denies this and offers to furnish a bond of any size satisfactory to the government.
The record shows pricing bids by trusts and Midvale Steel for government armor plate since 1900. It compares pre 1900 trust demands, 1900 trust bids, Midvale bids through 1903 1905 and 1906, with the Esthishhem and Carnegie bids noted. The table highlights Midvale’s per ton price movements relative to major trusts over the period.
President Dinkey of Carnegie Steel meets with Yearstary Harapat e amid reasserted claims that the government favors independent Morale and Bethlehem outfits. Secretaries Bonaparte and Whitney faces questions as bids on battleship armor are reviewed for possible partial award, with the President at Oyster Bay to decide.
Strikers seize government camp at Corbett Tunnel on Shoshone Reservation eight miles from Cody. Sheriff Hammett with fifty deputies heads for camp this afternoon. clash expected as armed workers resist return to duty. The Deluge serial novel premiering July 1 in The Washington Post.
Ten smallpox cases reported in Colon the Atlantic port of the Isthmus. No deaths and no Americans among the affected. A request for 1200 vaccine points per steamer until further notice. Health departments launch an aggressive vaccination campaign to prevent an epidemic. This is the canal isthmus’s first smallpox outbreak since U S canal construction began. Authorities expect to stamp out the disease with effort.
Federal official Vivien J. Fagin of Cincinnati visited Washington to tender his resignation amid clashes with Republican leaders. The Civil Service Commission opened an inquiry into charges ranging from pernicious activity to assault, with testimony gathered by Secretary Moss and Attorney Husted. The probe aims to counter affidavits before any action, while Fagin denies faltering loyalty and resists resignation.
Services will be held in two Hebrew synagogues Adas Israel and Obey Sehulom to honor the second anniversary of Theodore Herzl's death. Contributions of Obey Sehulom fund Zionist national efforts. A mass meeting planned for next Sunday is postponed to July 22 due to speaker commitments. Herzl, a newspaper man who attended the Dreyfus trial, inspired his vision and the Zionist movement. He left London in 1897 to publish World in Vienna and led the first Zionist Congress in Basel until his death in 1901.
Judge Parker's stance gains support from Moody's Senate report showing that key anti trust and railway laws existed before 1904. Enforcements under Sherman Act Interstate Commerce Act and Elkins Act are cited with cases and fines. Details cover rebates, rate abuses and indictments against railroad officials and companies.
The Chicago Journal praises David Graham Phillips novel The Deings with hero Matthew Blacklock as a towering, godlike figure racing toward victory. Opening chapters of The Deluge will be printed in The Sunday Post on July 15.
War Secretary Haldane outlined a plan to maintain a ready expeditionary army of 150000, with territorial support locally organized by counties. The proposal seeks to reduce regulars abroad by seven battalions and three at home, expand artillery to 63 batteries, and rely on yeomanry and volunteers for home defense under county control.
At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing Pennsylvania Railroad officials admitted lubricating oil contracts with Galena Oil Company allowed testing other oils. Commissioner Prouty suggested wider railroads may recover excess payments, with Nicolai ill during testimony and plans for a Pacific Coast inquiry later in the year.
James Smith, a 19 year old Black man of 726 Franklin Street NW, was pulled from the Potomac after twenty minutes submerged following a sailboat accident near Notley Hall. After four hours of ceaseless physician work at Emergency Hospital, artificial respiration and oxygen revived him, with faint heartbeats and eventual consciousness.
Bloodhounds pursue wreckers after a westbound freight wreck eight miles west of Petersburg Indiana killing Fireman J B Fanning and Blakeman Luther Capehart and injuring Engineer W B McWilliams who may die An attempt to wreck a second train failed and police suspect rowdies who steal rides were responsible for spiking the switch
Motor omnibus brakes failed on a London to Brighton run near Crowley. Ten killed and many injured as vehicle overturned and crashed into a tree. Thirty four passengers, mostly Orpington merchants, were aboard and were all harmed. Some victims were so mangled identification was difficult.
New York July 12 trustees of Mutual Life Insurance Company adjourned without action and set July 16 as the next meeting to receive candidate names for offices and file a complete administration ticket with the State Insurance Department by July 18. The New York Life board announced committees to receive and vote proxies for the administration ticket with nominees Alba A Johnson, Rowland G Hasard, and Judge Horace H Lurton.
The Clyde Line steamer Apache arrived from New York with one passenger unaccounted for Walter Irving of Flavenga. An examination showed his berth unused and he was last seen at the rail drinking. It is believed he fell overboard during the prior night.
Dominic Crave and John Crewe, arrested on a charge of assault and battery on Water Traitor, were rearraigned yesterday and charged with assault with intent to kill. They were released on $2,000 bonds each. Trainor is unlikely to recover as doctors report a broken jaw and possible skull fracture.
Lincoln July 1 George D Meiklejohn ex member of Congress from Nebraska and ex Assistant Secretary of War under President McKinley announces from Fullerton his candidacy for Republican nomination for U S Senator for Nebraska at the state convention. The candidacy adds interest to a heated campaign where Edward Rosewater of Omaha and Norma Brown attorney general are the principal participants. The contest is for the nomination to succeed Senator Millard who has not entered the race.
J G Phelps Stokes the young billionaire announces he will join the Socialist party, saying capitalism is ethically indefensible and disastrously industrial, and that control by the people through cooperation is essential. He notes prior reluctance due to Socialist bitterness but now embraces socialist philosophy.
President Roosevelt will not engage in New York State politics and refuses all requests for audiences at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay on July 12. Unofficial information confirms the policy of noninvolvement in state political affairs and the President will maintain the stance.
Fort Myer soldiers march to concentration camps at Mount Gretna Pennsylvania and Chickamauga Park. Third and Fourth Batteries of Field Artillery under May. Rumbough head to Salem Virginia then to Lytle Station Georgia for Chickamauga. Cavalry Troops H F G and H march to Gettysburg to join Pennsylvania National Guard July 1 to 28 before Mount Gretna camp.
The twenty fourth annual outing of Washington Lodge BP O Elks is scheduled for tomorrow. A two part forty mile river voyage will begin on the steamer Queen Anne at 6:45 p.m. from Washington, with a stop at River View to land passengers and allow a return trip for those who wish. The afternoon boat will be available for a large turnout, as Saturday’s half-holiday permits a larger excursion. The event aims to accommodate many members and invited guests.
Petition 11 in involuntary bankruptcy cites appointment of receivers for Borders Supply Company of this city as basis. Creditors George W. Jackson James K Husband Co and Review and Herald Publishing Association claim over 1000 dollars owed and insolvency alleged. Canal Commissioners Leave Isthmus Advices say MT Endicott and P G Hanna sailed from Colon for New York on the Steamer Panama.
The Belgian commission report on King Leopold’s Congo rule notes native truth concepts differ from Western norms and that time sense is vague. It cites mutilation of the dead as ritual trophies, earlier slave sacrifices at chiefs funerals, and historical cannibalism now largely abolished though rare remains.
Extensive Army orders announce leaves of absence for Capt Freak Tompkins and multiple officers across cavalry infantry and artillery, with durations ranging from one month to several months. Transfers include Louis Belaton to the Coast Artillery, James Bradymas to artillery, and promotions/exams for several captains, plus assignments to exhibits, watch duties, and naval postings through 1906.
Route agents of The Post with wives and friends to about forty enjoyed their first excursion to Chesapeake Beach yesterday afternoon. The party left on a 2:30 train, dined at the Belvidere Hotel, and spent the evening visiting beach attractions. Committee: Joseph Harmon, chairman, Wilbur Frank, and William Turner.
The Barat Gun Factory Band conducted by Jacob Moody will perform this evening at 7:30 in the navy yard. Program includes March The New White House, Il Trovatore selection, Bennett medley overture, Sounds from Brin, and more, concluding with Joy to the World. Also listed is a separate note about a civil suit.
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