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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
3
Paris reports war minister Fhenne defends fortifications and defense council plans while parliament confronts budget criticism. Duels avoided after seconds meet. German delegates await instructions as Algeciras conference progresses amid tense mood and rumors of strategic moves.
Reverted up to March 3 listing names and ages of residents. Included are Kitty Ashby 48, Robert Winewell 47, Marks Howman 70, Doroth ttond ?, Sara Cook Govt Houp 67, Anna Uray 49, Yu De Hruror 40, Wm J McMebon 2 months, Emma F Stebjer 39, Robert Wilton 73, and Fiorenza Wy 1 year. Locations include Columbus Emerson St, 1271 ah at aw, 2710 Seaton af n a.
Notice indicates marriage and death notices filed in The Washingtoon Fest on 4/1 appear simultaneously with no extra charge for either roserton or telegraphing across multiple papers including NW Lona TIVES BUSTOY GLOBE BUFFALO COURIER CHICAGO and others such as MERALD PHILADELPHIA LEDGER and PITTSALY DISPATCH. Readers are alerted to available notices across a broad network of newspapers and markets.
A UK hand from St Petersburg outlines liberty guarantees and a dual chamber legislature. The national assembly and council of the empire will share power, with law requiring approval by both bodies and interpellation rights for ministers. The plan includes equal representation from clergy nobility zemstvos science trade and industry. An imperial ukase will convene and close sessions. Odessa reports a March 3 note of renewed revolutionary activity amid unrest anticipated near Buster.
The Duke of Lancaster, to be known as King Edward for two months, departs for Paris and Biarritz with limited staff, then cruises the Mediterranean. He will stay at the British Embassy in Paris, meet President Fallieres, and later sail to the Mediterranean where he may meet Emperor William. King Alfonso of Spain will visit Biarritz and Madrid connections as events unfold.
Police informed Filiotte Shepard that surrender time has arrived to begin a three month term for running over and causing a girl’s death with his automobile. Shepard seeks to overturn the sentence or convert it to a heavy fine.
Reports from official quarters say Venezuelan revolutionaries plan an uprising with Havana and Paris cited as hubs. The movement focuses on Trinidad awaiting armor and supplies for a coast landing, amid foreign intrigue and church notices in Rome and London society updates.
Joseph Mediff Patterson, commissioner of Public Works, resigns to Mayor Edward F Dunne. He cites municipal ownership and socialist beliefs, noting failure of public ownership to solve issues and criticizing corporate overruns. Dunne accepts with regret, stating Patterson resigned as a socialist but cannot achieve all socialist aims.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago March 2 Joseph Medill Patterson was named commissioner of public works by Mayor Dunne and took office April 21. At twenty seven he is the youngest ever in Chicago. A Republican by training he supported municipal ownership and Dunne’s campaign. He previously served in the 1903 legislature and was active in reform against graft.
New York March 2 Joseph Medill Patterson former commissioner in Chicago explains his move to socialism in an Associated Press interview. He says municipal ownership is good but must be expanded, rails at concentrated wealth, cites Alfred Vanderbilt profits as example, and predicts gradual socialist control of Chicago then other cities and the nation. He resigns from Duane administration to avoid backing a municipal ownership ticket and says if he enters politics he will side with socialism.
Trial in New York centers on Berthe Claiche charged with Emil Gerdron's death. Police testimony describes a July arrest where Gerdron warned Berthe he would kill her if she “pinched” him. A 13 year old sister testified Gerdron warned Berthe to meet him at a corner before he was shot. The defense sought to show possible police motive. The case adjourned to next Monday.
Widow of former Gov Swann of Maryland and wife of former Senator Thompson of New Jersey, Mrs Josephine A T Swann died yesterday afternoon at 8 30 in her winter home in Washington. She was a leader in society, a patron of the decorative arts, and active with the Daughters of the Revolution. Funeral in Princeton’s Trinity Church Monday with prayers in Washington prior to interment. Nearest kin include nieces and nephews in Atlanta, Fort Meade, New York, and Philadelphia.
Tahktalura Kato resigns as foreign minister after the cabinet approves nationalization of private railways. Prime Minister Saiony vows to reshuffle, accusing Kato of breaking promises tied to his family interests and siding with moneyed barons. First such public move by a Japanese official in defense of wealth interests.
Gen J Warren Keifer addressed the Republican Association meeting in Wetteroft Hall, praising Ohio as gateway of progress and recalling pioneers and a galaxy of great statesmen. John P Green, a Black Republican, spoke on Springfield race disturbances, noting white and native colored people faced constraints, while Kentucky contract negroes caused trouble. Ten new members were admitted and William U Simmons presided.
Rain falls as Springfield Omo endures two days of rioting and upheaval. Troops remain on duty through the night and a continuous court session fines several rioters. Martin Davis the wounded brakeman remains alive tonight.
One man, an Italian, was blown to pieces when a dynamite magazine owned by Herbaugh Construction at Safe Harbor exploded. The blast was felt twenty five miles, wrecking the nearby area and killing the sole man near the scene. Other items report house collapses killing five and winter injuries. Maritime movements list several steamers sailing and arriving near New York and Liverpool.
Firemen faced bullets and flying shells as Krag Jorgensen cartridges and fuses exploded around them during a three story fire at Frankford Arsenal. They fought toxic smoke and gases while reaching the top floor and finally extinguishing the flames despite near overload from ammunition. Arsenal officials withheld damage estimates and fire origin details. Great Northern Takes Sioux City Station in $1.22 Million Deal.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports John F. Wallace, ex chief engineer of the Panama Canal Commissions, named president of a forthcoming major company organized by Georges Weetinghouse. The company’s details await finalization in coming weeks with a formal scope announcement expected in about a month.
In Nashville on March 2, distinguished speakers aided foreign missions at the student volunteer convention. Despite a storm, the packed auditorium heard Sir Henry Morton Durand, British Ambassador to Washington, John W Foster former Secretary of State, HB F Macfarland head of the District of Columbia Commissioners, and J A Madonald of Toronto in sessions and seven afternoon meetings.
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