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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
1
Russian troops and Armenian fighters clash with Tartars around Shusha and Askeran amid mutiny, bombings, and uprisings in Russia and Poland. Attacks on foreign managers and civilian panic accompany widespread violence from Warsaw to Kiev, with mutinies and strikes marking a turbulent July across the region.
Reported strikes in Moscow push 18000 workers off the job while the Voskressensky factory locks out 2000 employees. The public prosecutor begins proceedings against Viborg manifesto signers for high treason, with trials possible under article 129 and penalties including hard labor in mines. Many signers are in hiding across St Petersburg and provinces as authorities cite counteraction to the Viborg address.
John D Rockefeller arrives in Cleveland aboard tram No 19 with Mrs Rockefeller and attendants. He chats warmly with Archbold at the station, jokes with a reporter, and delays a photographer to capture Archbold. He denies arrest rumors and plans for a trolley venture, promising a September return to oversee mansion work on the Hill.
John A Cooke former clerk of Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago charged with stuffing pay rolls was found guilty by a jury. Punishment fixed as imprisonment in the penitentiary and a fine of $000 with sentence length to be determined by the judge. Trial bottle 10c referenced in text.
Des Moines July 30 factions split over control of the Iowa Republican state convention with possible unseating of Cummins delegates. Stand-patters seek to turn the tide by seating rival choices, police prep, and rumors of Senator La Follette's presence to address and influence the gathering.
Mrs Eba Berry of Elyria Ohio sister of Bishop Bers of the Methodist Church died from burns received at Lakeside while summering in her cottage. Yesterday a fire started and caught her dress, enveloping her in flames. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers $3.60 round trip to Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach for weekend travel with seasonal trains from Washington.
Special to The Washington Post report from San Sebastian describes King Alfonso and Queen Victoria taking a private car ride in disguise, then tea and cake at a pastry shop before returning to their yacht Giralda. The incident drew onlookers as the two royals observed from a hidden room and then resumed their voyage toward England.
In Peoria Illinois a letter from Secretary William Joeb, acting for President Roosevelt, confirms the President will not seek another term. Dated in July, the letter repeats his earlier statement of 194 election night, declaring his decision irrevocable and conveying the mood of continued depression.
The Isthmus endures heavy rains in July worsening Colon conditions. Officials prepare to pave principal streets with brick. Two more smallpox cases were found yesterday, signaling public health concerns.
Newport residents were duped by a man posing as Lieut Townsend and later Lieut Thomas, forging the names of Senator Wetmore and Rear Admiral Luce on a subscription list to fund a belldime for the fleet. The scam, aimed at Newport and training ship personnel, left at least one victim, Mrs Harold Grown, and prompted police action after authorities learned the givers were forged. The Des Moines and Yankton ships arrived then departed Newport within hours amid the incident.
Mrs William Bliss Corey wife of US Steel president was granted a Reno Nevada decree awarding custody of her sixteen year old son Allan Corey. She testified he deserted her in May 1906 and that she sought the divorce citing separation and lack of alimony, with an earlier negotiated settlement in 1906. The case was submitted without argument and the jury returned quickly. Mrs Corey plans to reside at Riverside Avenue while seeking custody.
In Reno Nevada witnesses testified to William H E Corey deserting his wife and argued he is unfit to custody his son Allan. Addie Corey corroborated the desertion and noted the father lacks a stable home and proper associates. Allan recounted being told by his father he had left his mother and that his place was with her. The trial heard residence proofs and that Corey seeks a decree of divorce with peace over votes.
Allegations claim Maj Fischer, attache at German Southwest Africa HQ, accepted bribes totaling 25 000 from a monopoly supplier of war materiel. He allegedly received loans disguised as payments as his salary stood at 2 000 yearly. The firm’s head, separated from her husband, reported the affair to authorities amid Reichstag scrutiny of high contract prices.
In Urleans Ontario on July 3 Bill Williams a negro was mortally wounded in a running battle with police after resisting all day. He fired on officers and at one point a watcher shot him in the stomach. Earlier he wounded a police officer. Electric fans are noted for a Baltimore and Ohio sleeping car opening occupancy at 10 p.m. with 43 cars equipped for passenger comfort.
Captain Herbert M. Shivers of the Nora says the capsizing disaster near Anglesea New Jersey was caused by passengers rushing to the lee rail. Eight bodies recovered. life preservers in use. 32 on board. auxiliary engine and steering gear reportedly satisfactory.
Two millwrights Harry Towne and Conried Briel became trapped inside a 164 foot reinforced chimney at Milliken brothers steel plant Staten Island for about five and a half hours. They built a makeshift rope from shirts and undershirts to reach a rescue rope while workers and fire crews rigged lines from the top. Both men were scorched and exhausted but survived the perilous ascent and descent, reached ground at 7:40 p.m. and requested water.
Washington troops impress General Grant during first real drill at Camp Warlike. He notes the District of Columbia militia, Delaware units, and white Twelfth Infantry perform well. Regulars pace hard, militia officers praised for discipline, and night reconnaissance plans outlined for a joint exercise against Col. Reade. Niagara Falls excursion details end the report.
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