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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
3
Rescue teams faced toxic gases as a Courrieres coal mine disaster stalled salvage while authorities prepared to clear gas pockets. Emperor William sent a salvage outfit and deputies approved 100000 to aid victims as toll reached into the hundreds with families awaiting word. Berlin papers express sympathy and call for support for widows and orphans.
Three masked burglars armed with revolvers forced entry at Otte Hentel’s saloon on Stage Street Williamsburg this morning. They robbed the owner and his family taking $85 a gold watch and a diamond engagement ring before fleeing. Henicke fired three shots from a revolver loaded with blank cartridges to summon help as bullets shattered the show window.
In London the first day of the Commons debate on protective duties yielded little action. Sir James Kitson’s motion aimed to reveal Unionist dissension, but leaders including Campbell-Bannerman and Chamberlain offered no firm positions. Balfour received a warm welcome as fresh members cried Welcome, Utile stranger.
Augusta Maine March 12 Democrats capture Augusta city government for first time in thirteen years elect Frederick W Plaisted over Charles E Pissman by a majority. Insangor Mayor William B Pierce re-elected Democrat. City council also Democratic by a narrow margin. In Brewer Moor Halley Clapp Republican was unopposed and Gilman Po Jardefield Republican won Brideford mayor by unanimous vote.
Algerias March 12. Neutral powers hope for a solution but deadlock likely until the new French foreign minister sends further instructions. France and Germany hold firm positions as rents progress. A leading neutral delegate expresses hope for a successful issue without outlining the path.
In Branchtown Tampa on March 12 ten year old Charles Ryals cried Hands up and fired at his father J O Ryals. The shotgun shell struck the elder Ryals in the breast, he died minutes later. The boy believed the gun unloaded. Ryals was a prominent local farmer.
AID GIVEN HOSPITAL reported a donation day at the emergency hospital with large quantities of groceries provisions fuel and linen received. The total contributions did not reach last year but expect additions to push the total to a yearly record.
Boston police notify bankers and brokers to be on guard as forged checks afloat. Antwerp dispatch cites tides wrecking wharves and warehouses. Estimated losses run into several millions of dollars amid maritime damage and fraud fears.
Chicago March 12 United States Supreme Court decision sustains ninety nine year charters for street railway companies but denies extending contracts beyond charter life. It upholds city ordinances limiting use of streets and declares no exclusive long term rights for the companies. Mayor Dunne calls it a sweeping victory for the city and says negotiations for purchase of lines may proceed.
Chicago officials face a report from James Dalrymple of Glasgow on municipal streetcar ownership. He warns Chicago is not ready to run lines and urges against new underground trolley plans due to cost and feasibility while recommending overhead trolley power.
Partial list of individuals connected to marriage licenses includes Merle A Morrison and Mamie W Tucker of New York, J Ernest Price and Cornelia Hertford, Mabel Sears of Chicago, Harvey Williams of Newport News, Anna French of New York City, Pyles and Anna Packer of Pooreetaylie Ma, John Wilkins and Armeta Guliven of Mid gebury Va, Willem Jackson and Lotte Taylor, John Martin and Rosa Turner, William Beverley and Barah Thorn, Harry Jepkins and Mary Syechert.
Health office compiled list of patients reported up to March 12 with names ages and addresses. Individuals include William J Drown 10 months Martha A Batson 75 Delilah Bacon 65 entrie G Arumbaugh 73 John J Care 3 years and others aged from 2 to 75 with multiple hospitals noted such as Providence Hospital Emergency Hospital and Freedmen's Hospital.
Buenos Aires March 12 Dr Manuel Quintana president of Argentina died yesterday from catarrhal pneumonia at seventy one. A longtime lawyer and national figure he served as provincial and national deputy and legal adviser to major corporations. He represented Argentina at the Pan American Congress in Washington in 1883 and was elected president in 1904 with Figueroa Alcorta as vice president. He held office until 1910 and his successor Alcorta pledged no ministry changes during the illness.
Paris March 12 The definite composition of the new cabinet is deferred until ministers agree on pending questions. The likely lineup includes Sarrien as premier and justice, Clemenceau interior, Bourg eois foreign affairs, Etienne war, Thomson marine, Sriand public instruction and worship, Doumergue commerce, Barthod public works, Poincare finance, Laygues colonies, Bruau agriculture. The key issue is government policy on church inventories and church state separation, with Clemenceau urging a firm approach to avoid perceived weakness before possible unrest.
Athens March 12 Costa Gerakaris was sentenced to death for the assassination of Premier Delyannis. Mitsea, gambling house proprietor and alleged instigator, received eight years at penal servitude. Delyannis was murdered June 13 at the Chamber of Deputies entrance when Gerakaris opened the carriage door. The act followed closures of gambling houses linked to the premier’s anti-gambling crackdown.
Premier Moret announced to the cabinet that King Alfonso has betrothed Princess Ena of Battenburg who will be known as Victoria Eugenie. Parliament was notified. A bill to provide 50 000 dollars annually for the future Queen was to be presented by the finance minister. The marriage date was fixed for June. American Ambassador William M. Collier returned from Andalusia to join festivities for the King of Portugal’s arrival.
Berlin reports Emperor Wilhelm II has ordered the German force in China to return to Germany in line with October’s decision. A detachment of twenty six officers and troops will guard the embassy at Pekin, with others held as reserves at Tientsin.
A clash between Catholics and sectarians at a truck stop in Fiotrkeft left fifteen dead and about eighteen wounded as forces clashed and attacked a Catholic church. Knives, sticks, and pitchforks were used in the violence. In Berdicheff Russia a bomb factory was found at tutor Puchs residence. In Caira Eastern Siberia a court martial sentenced three revolutionists to death, including the principal of a school.
The Invalid, the military paper in St. Petersburg, reports daily losses from the war excluding Port Arthur totaling 151000 killed, wounded, and missing. New lists cover the Mukden fighting and show a high rate of unknown fates among the troops.
J Pierpont Morgan and family of New York met the Pope in a private audience at the Vatican. The exchange centered on mutual courtesy with the pontiff noting appreciation for Morgan s visit and recalling last May s call. Also notes Minister Leishman traveling from Constantinople to Paris for vacation before returning to the United States.
Federal grand jury probes Elkins law violations linked to Havemeyer interests and the American Sugar Refining Company. Witnesses include traffic manager J. P. Riley and trunk line official C. W. Bullen, with alleged rebates of 2 to 5 cents per 100 pounds on westbound shipments. Investigation focuses on who knew of the arrangements and their scope.
In St. Petersburg on March 12 Father Gapon was arrested before his planned inquiry into a labor organization subsidy tied to M Timiniazeff minister of commerce. An interview defends him as an idealist and denies any receipt of government funds, while rivals suggest the arrest was to avert disclosures and mislead followers.
St Petersburg reports a bureaucratic document titled a 22 article programme targeting Jews. It calls for expulsion from European Russia and Siberia into the Pale, prohibits higher education and certain professions, bans work on Jewish holidays, imposes a lump sum levy in lieu of military service, and reaffirms names and legal rights only for Christian grandsons.
Shanghai reports confirm the Nanchang magistrate died March 1 from a stab wound. The death, ruled as self-inflicted or by a Catholic missionary, sparked last month’s rioting that left six French Catholic missionaries and three British Protestant missionaries dead.
Attorney General Moody says he is not ready to leave the Cabinet and knows nothing about any prospective changes. He states he has no information or right to know about cabinet changes and will announce if he leaves.
A West Coast military post tale tells how a woman once addicted to coffee drank Postum Food Coffee and ended headaches and fatigue. She reports renewed vigor, easier work, and improved health after switching, and credits Postum with the change. The ad urges reading The Road to Wellville and notes Postum Co. of Battle Creek.
Congress may not be asked for funds this session as a dispute over New York mail handling building pits Pennsylvania Railroad against the Post Office Department. Postmaster General Cortelyou cites an Assistant Attorney General opinion that land purchase and construction are permissive, not mandatory. The railroad favors a building with closed floors and shafts bridged for passage, while the Post Office wants uninterrupted floor space flush with the street and no court. House Public Buildings chair Bartholdt has heard that if plans align with the department, negotiations end and Congress could then consider the appropriation.
Chicago march 12 final evidence was submitted and arguments began in the packers immunity case. Durand testified for government while packers called witnesses to refute statements by government agents. Miller moved for directed verdict for packers. Morrison moved to exclude evidence and directed verdict for the government. Proceedings likely to last several days with witness jon irwin testifying about names on the Justice list tied to garfield and swift and company.
Capt Hobson and Rep Bankhead clashed before hundreds in Fayette County Court House. Hobson explained nonregistration due to work for the Democratic National Committee in uncertain states while Alabama registration was underway. Bankhead mocked Hobson prompting spirited rejoinder. Hobson urged a larger navy and warned cotton growers suffer in any war as Japan arms China for conflict in America potentially pulling more men overseas.
Miss Josephine Corbin urged missionary work among new arrivals at the Young People’s District Association quarterly meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society held at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. She outlined immigrant needs in New York and the value of settlement houses in Chicago for young people’s service.
The Interstate Commerce Commission engaged Edward B. Whitney of New York and William A. Glasgow Jr. of Philadelphia as special counsel to conduct merger related investigations. Hearings will occur in multiple eastern and western cities, focusing on traffic to tidewater and inland routes across the East and Middle West. The length and scope of the inquiry remain uncertain. Whitney, a Yale graduate and Taft classmate, has previous notable public service.
The year ends as night classes at Gales School, Business High, and Garnett School conclude with a short session due to limited funds. Seven schools closed Friday night and a proposed funding hike from 10,000 to 15,000 is under consideration. Fifty seven study nights occurred with four of ten schools serving colored students. Reopenings are planned for October with the board of education directing efforts alongside Director B W Murch and Assistant Director W B Evans.
Lemuel Morrin, twenty five, of Washington, and Miss M Cludia Bernard, twenty one, of Norfolk, married in Rockville Maryland by Rev Thomas H Campbell at the minister’s home. It was a runaway marriage after a trip that began toward Newport News. The bride teaches at Newport News and Miss Bernard’s school principal was telephoned.
Former Assistant Attorney General Samuel Glasgow will serve as counsel for the Isthmian Canal Commission inquiry. He has argued before the Supreme Court on Interstate Commerce and income tax cases, including the Addyston Pipe decision. Glasgow, educated at Washington and Lee and the University of Virginia, was admitted to the bar in 1886 and moved to Philadelphia in 1904 from Roanoke Virginia. He and another attorney were chosen after a conference with Chairman Knapp. Governor Magoon of the Panama Canal Zone plans to leave for the Isthmus next Saturday, having testified in Congress on Commission matters.
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