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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1906
Page
3
An express locomotive from St Louis to Pennishania Railroad jumped a bridge over Kendack River near Jer today. An engineer and a fireman leaped into the Hackensack River and were not injured though the baggage car and derailment caused the train to partially overturn.
Five Putimadh cars remained on the track after a derailment on the bridge. Engineer James H Mills and Fireman William Messner of Philadelphia leaped from the locomotive into the river and escaped unharmed. Thirty one passengers were aboard but escaped injury.
Tokyo reports Mukden formally opened to international trade yesterday in a ceremony attended by Chinese general Chao and Japanese consul general Hagiwara. Harbor rules for Taizen Port Danny are being drafted as it readies to join global commerce, with Japan aiming to maximize dren’s commercial value.
Caracas reports a stalemate as General Gomez, the acting president, is offended by General Castro who resigned in Gomez's favor and now refuses to resume office without Castro’s acclaim and Congress approval. The deadlock deepens as calls for resolution intensify.
Vice President in Europe and a constitutional gap drive Gomez to announce plans to convoke Congresa and submit his resignation. Correspondence with Castro is acrimonious. Friction between acting and former presidents disrupts trade but peace remains intact. Corporations and public bodies urge Castro to resume presidency.
Spencer June 2 Special to The Washington Post Alex Brown a colored car coupler for the Southern Railway Company was killed in Spencer yards today Brown dropped connecting rod used to couple cars and the cars jammed together crushing his life out instantly
District Attorney Jerome investigates Mutual Life Insurance Company restaurant expenses. He questions why 1904 costs exceeded 72 000 while current costs about 15 000, examining butcher and wine bills, supply department records, and trustee luncheon practices. A witness cites annual wine spending around 2 200.
The Mutual Life Policy Holders Association was incorporated to inform policy holders of rights and duties, advise on interests, and protect policyholders in the U S and abroad. It disavows insurance business and finances itself through membership contributions. Officers include B N Baker president Calvin Tomlins vice president Russell W Fish secretary and Robert X Harper treasurer. Incorporators are Maurice Francis Egan Robert N Harper and Bernard N Baker. Noted managers include John Sharp Williams Frank W Relins Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas EL S Clark and Albert A Pope Julius U Mann.
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