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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
3
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate American Federation of Labor leaders planned a Washington meeting on March 9 to back miners. Samuel Gompers pledged moral and financial support to coal diggers if a strike occurred, with potential per-member assessments to fund a federation response.
A Pennsylvanian meeting details how operators will argue that any pay raise would cost them, naming key railroad leaders present. Thousands of Hungarian and Slavic miners sail for Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, while many expect a regional strike. Shamokin fences rise around Pennsylvania Coal Company mines as workers resist, signaling early closures amid unrest.
The President and Postmaster General Cortelyou as RNC leaders advocate a GOP nomination. WH Clay Bans, ex Pension Commissioner and ex London consul general, is named for Governor. Rep Brownlow of Tennessee reportedly withdraws his bid. Winga will chair the state committee to guide the campaign and resolve patronage disputes. The Tennessee GOP seeks harmony after factional strife amid Democratic rivalry Cox Patterson. Evans is viewed weak as a carpetbagger who backed the force bill in Congress.
Congressman Nathan W. Hale of Tennessee learned that his brother Archibald M Hale had been fatally shot at the Kentucky border while Hale himself traveled through Wise County Virginia. The revolver discharged from a pocket as Hale struck a match, the bullet entering the torso and exiting near the shoulder.
Dr Oliver Crook Haugh testified before Coroner Kline about voluntary statements two days after the fire. He admitted taking hope morphine and Bateman's drops, noting periods of two to three days of unconscious activity, and said he did not receive hyocene that week despite a request for some.
A typed court notice lists multiple licenses to marry in Virginia. Names include Andrew B Rose and Tnex B Giffin of aoe, Samuel T Ridby and Cora A Oliver of Catlett and Silver Springs, Elmer B Dickey and Martha Brown, D Frederick Dumberth and Caroline E Keyser, David J Baker and Minnie C Jtethel of Richmond, Rollie Gooden and Sean Parker of Crawford and Mary Jackson, John W Brooks and Stella Stratton, John W Thome and Carrie C Brayner, Archic Ho Dicon and Rebecke Brooks, George H Warnes and Notired Thompson, among others.
Health office log lists multiple individuals with ages from 4 months to 64 years and addresses in Washington area such as 21st St MW and 34th St NW. Names include TealaNe Carnaby Theodore Carter Lovise Daniels Jamey H Forestbe Mary C Novena Ann Ritter Spaid Annie Willarex Ellen Willson and others with ages noted. The fragmentary entry references dates up to March 6 and values like 3 years and 62 years.
Full text of the manifesto outlines a strong royal prerogative with a pliant upper house and the right to promulgate temporary laws during recess. It details election rules, oath requirements, and the division of powers between the council of the empire and the national assembly, aiming to keep the crown’s control amid a contested parliament.
A decree of Grand Duke Frederick Francis places his uncle Duke Paul Frederick and his wife under guardianship with Princess Marie of Wandisch Graetz. Extravagance is cited as the reason for the action.
Special Cable Dispatch reports Chicago rumor that Mrs Potter Palmer, renowned widow, was to marry the Duke of Athol. The Duke denied the engagement, stating there was no truth to the report.
The status of Porto Rico in church governance is debated after the appointment of Rt. Rev. James Hlenk as archbishop of New Orleans. The key issue is whether Porto Rico falls under the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith or the Congregation for Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs.
Paris on March 6 M Lockvoy former marine minister urged a strengthened navy during naval budget discussions. The appeal drew enthusiastic response from the chamber. In London trade talks Britain presses for U S concessions to enable greater participation.
The Reichstag appropriations committee approved the government's plan to build six additional armored cruisers and increase the displacement of two new battleships to 18,000 tons. Von Tirpitz defended spending, noting armor costs and Krupps contracts, while Socialists opposed and warned of risks to German shipping.
In Lodz Poland on March 6 police captain and sergeant were killed as gangs raid shops flats and offices extorting money by force. Across the Caucasus Gen Griaznoff`s killer was sentenced to hang martial law proclaimed at Barthalenak. At Tiffis panics rose from repeated outrages with patrols and guards. In St Petersburg a wholesale bomb factory was seized with 120 bombs found at a druggist lodging used by students and revolutionists. seventy prisoners were captured.
Paris March 6 The minister of justice signed a general delay postponing the imprisonment sentence for Eliott F Shepard who ran down and killed a little girl in his car. The order reached the procureur general last evening and Shepard awaits a possible full pardon hinted by Demange the Dreyfus lawyer.
King Alfonso and Princess Eva arrive in San Sebastian ahead of a ceremony where he will ask for her hand and seek King Edward's assent. A huge crowd welcomes the royal party at the depot as Dowager Queen Christina and officials look on. Paris says King Howerd departs for Biarritz on his way to San Sebastian.
Maj George Hopkins former department commander of the G A R Michigan died of paralysis at sixty four in Detroit on March 6 He served in a confidential War Department post under Secretary Alger during the Spanish American War He was civil war veteran private secretary to Gov John J Bagley former chairman of the State Republican committee and served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1879 to 1883.
Algeciras dispatches report Germany accepted Russia's plan to entrust Moroccan policing to France and Spain jointly. Austria may back Germany. US stance expected soon. London noncommittal. American delegation heads urged to seek clear guarantees for equality of commercial rights.
Special to The Washington Post reports an early morning fire and explosion at Ravitch Brothers Iron Foundry at Madison Avenue and 145th Street causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Workmen claim dynamite used by a revengeful union committee while police and Chief Larkin characterize the blast as accidental electrical origin.
Representatives of labor groups forming the Allied Navy Yard Trades adopted an address urging accelerated battleship construction at Brooklyn and other yards. They note the Connecticut at Brooklyn should be finished within two months, contrasting with the 41 month original time and noting past ships were built or to be built outside government time limits. The move seeks responses from President Roosevelt, Secretary Bonaparte, Navy officials, and lawmakers.
Petersurg, Va March 11 The city council at a meeting this evening appropriated $10,000 to the Mahone Monument Association to erect a statue of William Mahone in Central Park in this city.
Miss Susan B Anthony, aged 86, is seriously ill with pneumonia at her Rochester home after returning from a Washington trip. Doctors report her left lung affected while the right lung has cleared. she remains weak and unable to retain nourishment, with a cautious outlook for improvement.
Oscar Straus opened the second national conference for reforming primary and election laws under the National Civic Federation in New York. Speakers included Josiah Quincy, Horace J. Deming, and William B. Washburn Jr detailing reforms and direct primary experiences from Minnesota and other states. A letter from Perry Belmont shared views on ballot issues.
In Chicago on March 6 jurors began selection in the murder case of Richard Ivens tied to Mrs. Bessie Hollister. Detectives hovered in the Criminal Court and Franklin Hollister feared to attack Ivens. Attorneys argued over Miss Pearl Evans testimony about Ivens being at her home when he claimed he killed Hollister. A court adjournment aimed to secure Evans’s statement due to illness. The State's attorney accepted a statement from Boward Ivens to stand in for Evans.
Charles M. Schwab former president of United States Steel Corporation arrived in Los Angeles Saturday night and left for the East last night though he was then unable to rise from bed. He was aided in reaching his private car from the Jonathan Club where he was a guest. The party accompanying him included Dr M R Ward D Gouldin John Gleason Donald Sillis John McKane EB A Mamer W R Wharton James Montgomery and C D Whittemore.
The senate finance committee by 7 to 6 vote decided to report a bill creating a commission to investigate the banking law’s operations and any charges against the banking superintendent. The bill names two former Court of Appeals chief justices, Aiten Brooks Parker of Esopus and Charles Andrews of Syracuse, as commission members. The measure aims to probe bank affairs and governor-referred allegations.
The Washington Florists' Club held its annual banquet at Freund's where retiring president William F. Gude received a four-gavel gift with Mount Vernon provenance. The club discussed establishing a permanent clubhouse, elected Peter Bisset president, and thanked Gude for sixteen years of service amid floral show achievements and a long history.
In Springfield Ohio on March 1 the riot trial for Glenn Johnson and other defendants proceeds with a large pool of witnesses. Testimony starts at 1:00 AM and runs through the night as the state rests. thirteen defendants are tried together with about 100 witnesses subpoenaed. The docket lists Daniel Johnson a Wittenberg College student and John Lightly among those to be called later, with several others named by witnesses.
A court scene unfolds as a woman recounts a Christmas request for the man she loved who later resurfaced in New York but drifted apart without a quarrel. Miss Madden, about thirty, is described, with two photographs of her submitted as exhibits. Peter Duryea, tall with gray hair, arrives at court and declines to speak until his turn on the stand.
The annual Foundry ME Church Sunday School meeting elected officers for the year starting April 1. Theo A. Harding named superintendent with a slate including L. E. Brenninger and K. I. Buell as assistants, Miss Ada Stinemers and Miss Elizabeth Funk in primary roles, Ernest H. Short as secretary, and George Ward librarian supported by several assistants.
The Luther Memorial Church choir directed by Roland R. Rodrick presented a well attended organ and concert last night. J W Bischort performed several pieces including his Payche Gavotte. Dana Holland encored after The Arab's Bride. Anton Kaspar played Appassionata and Traumerei. Myers sang In Sint Thee Soves of Araby and All Through the Night. Mrs Herdin Hickey sang Hubert Le Diable. The National Quartet with Myers Holland Roderick and McFarland offered two numbers including Old Kentucky Home and Mrs Charles Henney sang The Vision.
Special to The Washington bus reports Clarksburg West Virginia March Heerman lahaye aged twenty four committed death by own action at his boarding house tonight by shooting himself through the temple with a revolver. His home was at Bement Illinois where his father lives but he had been working here four years and was highly esteemed. A note found on a table read Dear Neil I am about to kil mysel A few more words could not be gathered.
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