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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
3
Ambassador Von Sternburg delivers a university address contrasting early Ching maxims with American executive values. He emphasizes education as a bridge between nations and critiques governance, urging institutional integrity and global engagement. The talk frames universities as pivotal to policy and cross cultural understanding.
A fragment from a commemorative address compares Theodore Roosevelt and Kangxi the Qing emperor. It cites quotes about building legitimate business, protecting the public, maintaining a strong navy as peace proof, and fostering disciplined governance. The piece notes parallels to Emperors and Western thinkers in an era overview.
Obituary notice records the death of Ruth Davis widow of William Redin Wood at her residence 63 Street North East and funeral details at Welew Chapel Fith and F on Thursday June 1 with services at 10 am. Police and local officials listed in the notice.
A fragment discusses Kang-Hi’s Holy Edict and its emphasis on duty, thrift, law, education, and social harmony, paralleling Roosevelt’s speeches. It notes shared ideals like attracting people, guarding the law, and promoting legitimate business, claiming striking similarities in moral guidance between the two leaders.
Columbia University and affiliated schools conferred eleven hundred thirty two degrees today including honorary Doctor of Science and Doctor of Laws. Notable honorees included Baron Kunehiro Takaki, Daniel Girard Elategrater, and Joaquin Nabuca Ambancanor. President Butler urged graduates to lead in a period of reconstruction by shaping character and learning.
Secretary of State Horace Porter and others were honored as Princeton University conferred several degrees on commencement day. Elihu Root received a Doctor of Laws, Rev William Douglas Mackenzie and Horace Porter were also noted among degree recipients. Gifts totaling 7300 dollars were announced during the exercises.
At Vassar College commencement in Poughkeepsie on June 13 President Tajir announced plans to expand with a new residence hall for 9 students. Dr Henry M Sauniers of New York donated 7500 for an unnamed building honor and the class of 18 established a 1900 scholarship. Trustees approved 7500 to enlarge the symm...
The 10th University of Pennsylvania commencement conferred the degree of doctor of laws on King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. No formal representative attended. a categram from the King was said to have been received, indicating acceptance. Secretary Root to Lecture at Yale. Ellen Root named Dodge lecturer for 197 and will address citizenship responsibilities. The Dutch Reformed Church Synod sent a greeting letter to President Roosevelt, praising his Christian citizenship efforts and world peace initiatives.
New York reports Reginald de Koven, the composer, is undergoing treatment for neurasthenia at the William Muldoon Hygenic Institute in White Plains. He has been there two weeks and is expected to stay four more. Family and friends debate his condition, with some optimistic and others doubtful about a quick recovery.
Howard Throckmorton, business manager for G C Boldt, was held up and stabbed by two Mexicans when leaving the Santa Fe station. He drew his pistol, fired, and fled with Boldt and his companion. both assailants escaped as police and a surgeon arrived. Throckmorton was Best Man at Boldt’s recent wedding to Estelle Savin.
Special to The Washington Post reports U S District Attorney Keating, at Attorney General Moody’s request, leads speedy probes into the drug trust linked to prior suits. Investigations target Philadelphia, New York, and other cities as Moody directs jury and evidence shaping. The government plans to attack on charter grounds, arguing wholesale retail and proprietary associations overstepped grants and forfeited them. Comedian Toole Dies in Brighton England veteran entertainer John Lawrence Toole, long ill, passes away in Brighton.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were married this afternoon at the home of her sister in Rochester New York. Berkman, released after fourteen years for the Frick attempt, said they planned to live as husband and wife for two years before deciding on marriage.
London reports the Korean uprising expanding with insurgents looting towns such as Tamyang and Sunthang while threatening others. Japanese warships at Yokohama mobilize to aid Chiyoda and Pasauta to suppress piracy off Korea’s southeast coast as Hongju remains under siege and Korean rebels fortify defenses amid repeated clashes.
Charleston June 13 William A Marcus a former Coast Artillery member stationed at Sullivans Island was convicted of murder in the Court of Sessions and sentenced to be hanged August 3 He killed his wife with an ace pick after luring her away in April 14 interview He inflicted forty wounds claiming insanity as his defense
Giuseppe Terranova, husband of Josephine Terranova released after acquittal of murder of her aunt, has filed for divorce. An attorney for Terranova procured a summons for his wife who left New York after parole, destinations unclear.
Interstate Commerce Commission hears testimony on private car orders placed by the Pennsylvania Railroad with Pressed Steel Car Co for Keystone and Berwind-White companies. The rail line faced questions over who paid and potential rate benefits, with tensions rising between counsel and witnesses. Officials described attempts to secure vouchers and questioned the Berwind-White treasurer about 1964 price reductions and company knowledge.
In the Bron, police collect love letters from Mrs Alice Kinnan murder scene. Many initials mask writers, some full names found. Acting Capt Price reviews for clues. Authorities report no progress in solving the murder as Mrs Stanton remains unsettled and unable to provide a coherent account.
The joint statehood report was adopted after a tense session with senators criticizing the compromise. Patterson urged support for New Mexico and Arizona, Morgan warned of presidential power over state decisions, and Dubois linked anti polygamy concerns to Utah’s admission. The measure passed 62 percent.
Wallace, known for years as the "human ostrich" traveling with a circus, underwent surgery at Minneapolis city hospital today. Surgeons removed fifty seven nails, several pieces of glass, and five pieces of wire from his stomach. He is expected to recover and said the act had caused no prior illness.
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