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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
14
Dramatic floor scene as the speaker approves the admission of the new state and rejects charges of traffic on statehood measures. An Arizona delegate alleges a $5,007,000 bribe and predicts defeat of the joint statehood proposal.
The House concluded a dramatic session over admitting Oklahoma and the Indian Territory as a single state. Speaker and members expressed strong opinions, with supporters arguing for separate statehood for the two regions, while opponents warned of political traffic and influence within the legislature. The debate touched on population and the balance of power with four senators, and referenced political maneuvering surrounding the act.
New York June 14 The general synod of the Reformed Church in America dismissed Rey Kester Koster’s appeal for a rehearing and suspended him from the ministry. Koster, accused of borrowing a horse and trading it away claiming it died, faced a 61 to 9 vote against reversal. He said there was no point discussing horse trade in New North.
A June dispatch from Bialystok reports a planned outbreak beginning with a bomb during a religious procession, sparking a mob attack on Jews. Stores were looted, Jews fled toward towns and rails, soldiers fired, and authorities promised action as casualties mounted and reinforcements were sent from Grodno.
Philadelphia reports Captain Donaghy declares the boy napping suspect is a New York degenerate and the motive appears mercenary. Frederick Muth offers a reward for the return of seven year old Charles Fred enc Muth, son of a Columbia Avenue jeweler, while police pursue the unknown abductors and scrutinize the family. Arrest of Harry Dille in Wilmington is noted as authorities press the case.
In a crumatrophic Washington Post report a man charged with conspiracy and removal scheme aims to prove Gov John M Pattison cannot run office. Witness list includes Joseph Rinsohoff Dr Oliver P Livit and several clerks and nurses. Sloan’s sale at 1407 G Street advertised with various routes and tickets to Portland mentioned.
Five persons were injured in a head on collision between two cars on the Eastern Ohio traction line between Cleveland and Chardon. All the injured will recover. Forty passengers were aboard the west bound car, and chaos followed as occupants fought to escape the wrecked motor.
James Sage, cousin of New York financier Russell Sage, died in abject poverty in Toledo on June 14. He had been an inmate of county infirmaries, but years earlier connected with his cousin who began sending him $50 yearly. The report notes deteriorated circumstances and references traveling by rail and steamers in a garbled, antiquated context.
Braddock Pa June 14 Mr Laura Yeok Corey will not name any woman in her divorce suit. It will be fought as desertion and Corey will not oppose the decree. He is represented to conform to a Supreme Court decision. In Braddock Mr Corey receives 3 million for agreeing to terms.
Osservatore Cottitice in Milan comments on rumors the Pope may visit Castel Gandolfo this summer. It says such a move would not renounce Rome’s rights or Italian sovereignty and notes extensive repairs at the Castel Gandolfo villa. No decision has been reached.
Kansas City woman, wife of the Bankers' Trust Company president, died instantly when her car struck two trolley cars at Fifth and Harrison Streets. The gasoline tank exploded, killing her, her husband, daughter, and the driver L. A Phillips. The incident occurred during an intercity accident, with emergency response following the collision.
First Lieut Edward C Bolton and Benjamin Christian, both unarmed Americans, were killed on Davao Province’s west coast by three cutthroats led by a Mangalayan, described as leader of a 200-strong fanatic band. Troops and constabulary scoured the area from Zamboanga to Mala log to capture the attackers and restore order.
June 14 Chicago Waitresses' Ten members held an indignation meeting. They crystallized maxims for managers including no profane language toward waitresses and no reprimands in view of guests. A note warned employers to follow these rules or face strikes.
Amsterdam reports the Belgian steamer Meuse sank after a collision with the Dutch warship Piet-Heim off Haaks Lightship. The Meuse captain and eleven crewmen drowned. Also noted is movement of Monotype machines to the Pacific Coast after the San Francisco earthquakes.
Ten killed and about forty wounded after a massive blast on the International Navigation Company liner Haverford at Huskisson dock. Fire followed the explosion as cargo of seed oil cake burned. officials debate cause, denying infernal machine and gas ignition theories while awaiting explosives inspector.
An article outlines a mass slaughter of Jewish residents in Russia and follows a trail of clues connected to a kidnapper amid a broad set of wartime and crime reports. The piece situates the event within ongoing investigations and official reactions.
Special to The Washington Post reports a hatchet with bloodlike stains found under debris near the victim’s veranda. Police, coroner, and a lawyer continue cross examination. a visitor and large sums of money linked to Mrs Kinnan are investigated amid questions about the motive and suspect identity.
Special to The Washington Poet Avastin Tey June 1 Mager detail of a serious conflict between prominent Americans and Mexican residents of Starr County on the Rio Grande was reported. County Judge J R Monroe telegrammed for State Rangers to Rio Grande City as trouble loomed. Rangers were dispatched but arrivals were delayed until late evening. Telegrams reached stockmen with ranches in the area claiming former State Senator B B Lane has deep ? In addition, reports claim others were murdered and some Mexicans were killed.
President Roosevelt denounces the proposed meat inspection bill as inadequate. The Agriculture Committee reported to the House while a special meeting is convened to hear objections and discuss next steps.
President Roosevelt declares the House substitute for the Beveridge meat inspection amendment inadequate and opposes it in full. He cites failure to provide for 24 hour inspection and opposes the court review clause, signaling possible executive memo upon signing any enacted bill.
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