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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1907

Page

21

GZARS REFORM PLANS SHARP WARNING TO DUMA

The lower house faced Stolypin's warning to confine itself to its legitimate functions or risk dissolution as government reform aims include freedom of speech, juries, local self government, agrarian reform, workers protections, free education, and a central agricultural administration. The debate showed sharp clashes between Right and Left while endorsing a broad program to modernize Russia within a constitutional framework.

St Petersburg Mar H Constitutional Democrats Toll Social Revolutionists Biolypin Prince Zeretell M Alezinsky M. Purishkevich M Kroushevan Kishener Stolypin Council of Empire Ita Legis Count Witte M. Storyplate Goody Stolspin Prince Zeretelli Social Demorats Mar Prince Zeretellt Social Democrats Ming Asalst Gurke M. Stolypin Mclals Russia Justices of Peace Central Agricultural Administration Shemsseme

Jena’s Powder Blamed for Naval Loss by Inquiry

Toulon March 19 the court of inquiry found the battle ship Jens disaster resulted from a spontaneous explosion of BR powder due to decomposition and elevated magazine temperature The powder was described as highly unstable and linked to prior accidents Also included is a side note about social comedy overheard at Portowends Bitter about inheritance of 100000 marks by a banker’s daughter

Toulon Mar Jens Wen

Attacks English Society Exposé From Berlin Report

A Berlin special to The Berliner Zeitung criticizes English upper class women as decorative, brainless dolls misused by husbands who neglect them. The observer says outward chivalry hides a lack of genuine partnership, with wives ignorant of their husbands’ professions and lacking real community of interest.

Berlin Berliner Zeitung England Bacorne Burne-Jones

Labor Prays For Russia At AFL Council Meeting

Russian representatives Alexis Ajadyn and Nicholaa Teby kovsty urged the American Federation of Labor to back a representative government and improved labor conditions in Russia. The council adopted a pro liberty resolution affirming sympathy and cooperation with Russia’s workers. Afternoon session addressed Columbus Trades matter with support for the Columbus Federation of Labor. council adjourned to reconvene at nine.

Alexis Ajadyn Nicholaa W. Tebykovsty American Federation of Labor Russia Aladyn Techy~kovsky Revolutionary Party of Russia Messrs Alatiyn Tohykovsky Executive Council America Essex Trades Council Building Trades Council of Massachusetts Boston Buildings Trades Council City Central Labor Union James Reid John Keller Columbus Ohio Louis Kemper A. Probestle Brewery Workmen's International Union of Cincinnati Columbus Trades and Labor Assembly J D Pierce Columbus Federation of Labor Ihs

Strikers Tie Up Hamburg Ships In Port Standstill

Hamburg March 19 The number of ships waiting to discharge and load cargo is rising as longshoremen strike. Herr Ballin director general of Hamburg American Line says substitutes cannot be found for all strikers now but may be possible within a fortnight. Shipping firms vow to persist in the dispute.

Hamburg Mar Herr Ballin Hamburg-American Line

Heroic Girl Dying After Fight With Burglar

Special to The Washington Post. Mary Mc Laughlin, attacked by a murder ous burglar on West Sixteenth Street, died of head injuries after defending her employer's property. She refused to surrender money as the intruder threatened to kill her brains. The attacker fled after a brutal assault. Also New York notes report Mrs Margaret Harold Davidge death in Brooklyn and arrest of son William Davidge in a shooting case, impacting the family previously linked to Shakewan actors.

Washington Post New York Mary McLaughlin West Sixteenth Street Margaret Harold Davidge Maggie Harold Brooklyn Ann William T. J Davidge Rosalie D Wbert Mra Devidwe William Davids D ‘Theater

Thomas B. Aldrich Dies in Boston at 87

Native of New Hampshire and Harvard graduate Thomas Bailey Aldrich died at his Boston home after a surgical operation at Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. Born November 11, 1836 in Portsmouth New York he edited journals in New York and Boston and led Atlantic Monthly from 1881 to 1890. Survived by his wife and one son.

New Hampshire Harvard Boston Thom&s Bailey Aldrich Aldrich Massachusetts Homeopathia Hospital Pest Mount Vernon Street Thomas Bailey Aldrich Wes Portsmouth Harvard College New York Evening Mirror the Home Journal Atlantic Monthly Mr. Aldrich

Carpenter killed under subway cars in Brooklyn incident

James N Colberg a Brooklyn carpenter and fellow worker Charles Olsen were repairing a curve near Spring Street station when an express train approached. Colberg, on the express track, failed to move in time and was drawn under the approaching cars, being crushed between buffers as the train passed. Olsen escaped unharmed.

Washington Post New York James N Colberg Charles Olsen Fifty-fourth Street Brooklyn Spring Street Colberg 135Th Street St. Ann’s Avenue Olsen Collberg

Attack on Mrs Tolbert Ending in Baby's Death

In Cartersville Georgia Mrs James Tolbert wife of former Mayor Polbert of Fairmont was attacked by a Black man who demanded $80. When refused the assailant pursued her from room to room and escaped. The baby was found dead with its head nearly severed as a posse hunted the suspect who was later tracked to a location near Carterville. Police expect capture soon.

Cartersville James Tolbert Polbert Fairmont Tolbert Lisa Carteraville

Washington City Praised For American Sculpture Spotlight

Miss Lele Mechlin lectured at the Public Library under the National Society of Fine Arts praising Washington as a premier study center for American sculpture. She noted the rapid progress since 1805, highlighted thirty seven stereopticon views, and declared American art has moved beyond its early limitations into the front ranks.

Washington Lele Mechlin Public Natonal Society of Mine Arts Endea Or

Dentists Enjoy Banquet By National Capital Dental Society

The annual banquet of the National Capital Dental Society was held at the Cairo last night. Prominent local dentists attended as guests and dignitaries. Toast master Dr Jesse B Sebashirt presided while Dr Starr Parsons, the president, outlined the society’s formation and aims. Debates followed on topics including The Dental Profession, Dental Education, Dentistry a Specialty of Medicine, National Dental Association, and Reciproc ity.

National Capital Dental Society Cairo Jesse B Sebashirt Starr Parsons Williiam 8 Daly C H. Howland Seneca B

Reception for John A Finnegan at Saengerbund in New York

A reception last night at the Saengerbund honored John A Finnegan, Syrlé tenor formerly of the city and now in New York. Speeches praised his post Washington career. he deflected praise and offered musical numbers from Verdi’s Aida to Irish tunes. Frederick Schaeffer and Harry Mitchell sang, with remarks by President Waldeman and Fred Heterich.

John A. Finnegan Verdi Fred Schaeffer Harry Mitchell President Waldeman Fred Heterich

Black Hand in Erie Demands 1000 Dollars Threat

Erie officials report a letter from an alleged black hand society demanding 1000 dollars or the plant would be blown up by dynamite. The note specifies placing the money in a sealed package 200 feet from the Lake Erie shore with a red light marking the spot. United States and civil authorities are investigating.

Erie Hommerntel Paper Company Lake Erie United States

Local Firm Wins German Silver Badge Contract at Exposition

J Baumgarten & Sons secured the contract for German silver badges to be used at the Jamesa town Exposition. Darius D Daughton by will dated December 4 1893 left all property to his wife. Funeral services for Charles E. Smith civil war veteran will be held at his home this afternoon with Masonic rites. Bruno Brunelli charged with stoneing: a gold watch from Baltimore held for grand jury action. Suspect in Pollock Court case committed to jail.

J Baumgarten & Sons Agve Darius D Daughton Charles E. Smith E Street Bruno Brunelli Pollen Court

Mrs Wallau Not Indicted In Ida Binge Death Case

New York report states no indictment was returned against Mrs Laette Wallau in the death of her mother Mrs Ida Binge after grand jury review. The panel found evidence insufficient for an indictment and the murder charge against Wallau is expected to be dropped.

Robbery suspect arrested in Rock Creek area case

Edward Warren twenty five colored was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home in Cochill Ma by Mounted Policemen Blake and McLucay with Maryland help and brought to the city on suspicion of robbing Mrs Martha Keck and Miss Martha Kuhnel near Rock Creek last Sunday. Keck positively identified him after a second viewing at the Seventh precinct. Police connect him to a separate earlier theft from Mrs G T Dunlop, wife of Capital Traction Company president, noting similar methods and victims knocked to the ground.

Edward Warren Cochill Blake and McLucay Maryland Martha Keck Miss Marths Kuhnel Warlds Rock Creek Keck Warren Mrs Keck Miss Kw Henry Ward Ward Mra G T Dunlop Capital Traction Company Q Street Northwest

Trades Council Reports On Unified Apprenticeship Talks

A committee from seventeen building trades aligned with the Structural Building Trades Association told the parent body last night that no definite results have emerged yet. The proposed strike has been averted for now. The meeting at Mechanics' Ball convened with a full delegation and minor issues discussed. Master plumbers will meet builders tonight at the Small Building to interpret the plumbers arbitration award. Four neyman plumbers will submit interpretations to the Structural Building Trades Association after the masters present theirs to the builders.

Building Trades Structural Building Trades’ Association Genumion Mechenes’ Ball Pennsylvania Avenue Fourneymen Plumbers

Horse Owners Protest Over Humane Society Meeting

Washington horse owners plan a mass meeting at the Masonic Temple in the Ninth and F streets NW area to denounce the Washington Humane Society. Hayden Johnson will speak on the legal side, with local horse owners giving brief talks. They argue fines go to the society rather than the District, allegedly encouraging persecution.

Humane Society Messares Washington Masonic Temple Ninth F Streets Northwest Washington Humane Society Hayden Johnson

Auctioneer Marcus Mates House Robbed In Jewelry Theft

Marcus Mates, an auctioneer of 786 Fifth Street northwest, reported to police last night that his family was away when thieves entered and stole diamond and ruby rings valued at 200 dollars. Police suspect an unlocked door or window or skeleton key, noting this is the twelfth such robbery in four weeks.

Marcus Notes Fifth Street Northwest

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