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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
1
Tributes from Congress mark the passing of Senator Gorman who began as a Senate page and rose to party leadership. The chamber adjourns in respect, honoring a long career of public service and dedication to the nation.
Biographical sketch tracing Arthur P. Gorman born 1839 in Woodstack Howard County Maryland from Senate page to postmaster Private secretary to Stephen A Douglas and aide in the Douglas Lincoln dispute, later Maryland official, canal president, state legislator and long U S Senator through 1903. He led Democratic factions, chaired national committee and impacted the force bill debates.
Arthur Pua Gorman long serving Maryland's senator dies at 9:00 am in Washington at 1432 K Street NW. Survived by wife, daughters and son, with services planned at Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown. The capital honors his four decades in the Senate and leadership of his party.
Special from Mineola Long Island June 4 William Vanderbilt Jr the only of three expected millionaires to appear for Nassau County grand jury duty reported for service He took the oath with his fellow jurors and joined the panel Poole trial for murder in the first degree will be first before the grand jury The young fireman faced exemption but chose to serve for the people
Chicago June 4 the body of PB B Porring a salesman for the T C Tomsen Company was found today in the loft of a barn at 450 State Street. He had evidently been murdered though there is no clue to the perpetrators of the crime.
Mrs Alberta Storrs of Monrovia California faced preliminary examination for murder after her husband Roland Storrs shot himself at their home on May Avenue. Police say she claimed he threatened to kill her and that he attacked her, leaving her with bruises she attributed to him.
Mrs Charlotte Leethm owner of a hotel and lodging house in Little Rock Arkansas was found murdered in her room today with knife wounds to the breast. A blond coat and a man’s hat slashed by a knife or razor were in the room. Exhibition today and Sloan’s annual clearance sale advertised with various items.
Foster Dwight Coburn of Kansas City Kansas agricul turist was appointed United States Senator by Gov Hoch to succeed J Ralph Burton who resigned early today Coburn has not yet accepted and was not a candidate for the appointment He was born in 1846 in Jefferson County Wisconsin served in two Illinois regiments in the Civil War and has been secretary of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture for sixteen years He also served as commissioner of live stock exhibits at the 1903 St Louis Exposition Senator Burton’s resignation followed a brief conference with Gov Hoch and the publication of the letter in the executive office to the reporters
In a Hartje divorce case in Pittsburg on June 4 opposing lawyers nearly fought in the courtroom. Augustue Hartje accused his wife of visiting a millionaire at the Lincoln Hotel. Scott Ferguson insisted they would reveal names and times but not in court records. An uproar followed as Mr Freedman, attorney for Mrs Hartje, sought to confront Ferguson over the alleged advance.
Dr Arthur O Soden of Newark was fined 350 in the U S District Court for sending a threatening postal card to collect an alleged debt. Jury recommended mercy. The case stemmed from a threat to initiate legal proceedings unless payment was made.
From Waco to Cananea a violent riot at the Cananea Mining Company concentrator left three Mexican rioters dead and several wounded. Americans on guard reports describe a first exchange of fire followed by a larger assault as rioters attempted to dynamite the plant. Gov. Ysabel vows harsher measures, warning workers to stay at work within two days or face expulsion, conscription, or shooting.
Today's issue reports the death of Senator Gorman and Burton's successor named. It notes ongoing conflicts in Mexico with troops deployed to mines. Additional items include disclosures in packing houses, a witness named Gaimblér Canfield, anarchist activity, Reds in Wilmington, congressional actions, a drill scheduled for today, Pilster's church dig, and other scattered notes from Nantes North Carolina and related items.
In Jefferson County Ohio a clash between guards and miners at United States Coal Company mines between Pita Run and Bradley injured four people. Troops from Columbus are en route, Maj. Gen. Speake to command militia at Dillonvale. Residents fear further violence as miners purchase arms. Deputy Sheriff reports threats to threaten guards before troops arrive.
A presumed bombing aimed at a Nickel Plate line over the Cuyahoga Valley failed as the blast lifted the structure slightly with minimal damage. The work has faced delays from nonunion labor disputes and arrests have been reported. In other news, Federal Judge Hawley resigns after decades on the bench, effective soon.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for sweeping measures and comprehensive federal inspection of all stock yards and packing houses. He calls conditions revolting and insists on health and decency reforms, proposing Beveridge like legislation and inspection funded by a per animal fee. The message details sanitary failures and urges immediate action to curb unsafe practices.
President transmits a preliminary report by Reynolds and Neill on Chicago stockyards. He urges immediate federal inspection of all stockyards and packinghouses and their products in interstate and foreign commerce. He warns current law hampers inspection and calls for legislation to require inspection labels on meat products.
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