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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1905
Page
1
The piece reports Al Smith era styles and party machinations as McClellan, Hearst, and Odell battle for New York power. It notes Roosevelt’s silence hurting McClellan, predicts Ivins placed third, and describes cross endorsements, labor influence, and East Side campaigning affecting ballot outcomes.
State Superintendent of Elections George W Morgan will issue 1600 warrants tomorrow for people accused of illegal registration in the metropolitan district. Police will not interfere with Morgan deputies unless corroborating evidence is needed, and affidavits are ready for immediate arraignment at polling places. A special assistant deputy attorney general will oversee police court cases on election day. Watch for floaters.
Special to The Washington Post reports in New York that Jerome faces a tough municipal campaign with polls and betting showing McClellan favored by strong margins. Observers cite Tammany backing and single-ticket voting as key factors while Hearst presses vigorous campaigning and Parkhurst denounces Tammany.
Reports from St Petersburg describe anti Jewish violence in the provinces with thousands killed or wounded. Local riots involve artillery suppression and Jews firing from windows on troops. Demonstrations planned for funerals at Kazan Cathedral were canceled, but crowds gathered on Nevsky Prospect. Authorities warned against street protests, while revolutionary leaders vow to continue the fight for a constituent assembly.
Judge Browne seeks military aid to enforce orders in Daphne but Bay Minette backed by Sheriff Armstrong and Circuit Clerk Voltz refuse to attend. Coroner attempted arrests failed. state troops declined. Dispute centers on Baldwin County courthouse seizure and capital status.
Rev Dr Irvine formerly of the Protestant Episcopal ministry was made a priest of the Holy Orthodox Church of Russia at St Nicholas Cathedral in New York. The ceremony featured a lavish ritual, a large crowd including Episcopal clergy, and his long service in another communion cited as grounds for a special exception to usual ordination rules.
At Tifis on November 5 a 20,000 strong patriotic demonstration turned violent as bombs were hurled at troops and rifle fire followed. Ten people died and many were wounded in a separate clash near Golowinski prospect where school pupils carrying revolutionary flags collided with loyal demonstrators. Troops fired in the air to disperse crowds, leaving four more dead and seventeen wounded.
In Cetinje Montenegro on November 5 Prince Nicholas issued a manifesto declaring the people to have a representative assembly. He ordered free elections for deputies on November 27 with the first session planned for December 19. In Jacksonville Florida on November 6 Arlie Latham was announced as manager of the Jacksonville baseball club after his umpiring in the South Atlantic League and prior play in both the National and American Leagues. The market Ledger notes savings of 15 to 20 percent in timed deliveries, sold by Globe Printing Co. Lith and Ests.
Misa Ethel Kumier of Darlington, once stricken blind for nearly a year, regained full sight suddenly after predicting restoration at 3:18 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. She had suffered coughing and nausea tied to a nervous malady while employed as a stenographer, then suddenly could see three lights as treatment continued.
New York on November 6 a discharged soldier Charles Snyder fired four shots at Akman in a Bowery saloon quarrel earlier today. He struck waiter Frank Marsden and then turned the revolver on himself placing the pistol to his right ear and blowing off part of his skull. Marsden, who was wounded, said Snyder chased and cursed him before the shots. Snyder died at the scene.
Mayor Weaver replies to Howard C Hollister of Cincinnati urging reformers. He argues political partisanship harms municipal government and that reform requires all servants of the people to act as one brotherhood serving the common good regardless of faction.
Gen T C Dupont, early leader of the regular Republican faction in Delaware, visited Dover to discuss harmony with Union Republicans and possible amalgamation of factions. Reports say talks covered common primaries and a general Republican convention, with lingering tension from Addicks’s anti amalgamation stance and fears of a third party.
In Michigan City on November 5 a brawl at a picnic involving 206 Turks and Syrians left Barney Hipp critically injured and about 12 others wounded. Alcohol supplied by mayoral candidates fueled the clash rooted in racial and religious prejudice. Knives clubs and bricks were used. Hipp was beaten and left insensible. About twenty participants were arrested.
Monroe Butler was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at C C Brown’s house near Indika ten miles from Suffolk. Brown, a Isle of Wight County lumberman, was arrested and jailed awaiting coroner’s verdict. Butler, unmarried, worked for Brown. Butler’s parents live in Suffolk.
Washington Post reports Francis Hendricks final audit of Equitable Life shows undisclosed settlements, a $3.2 million Turner loan involvement, incomplete voucher records, and a $15 million asset reduction. The inquiry notes no names of settling men, and records fail to reveal ownership of securities. Major figures include James W Alexander and Henry B Hyde estate as linked to the scandal.
Massachusetts voters face a final push as campaigns run to midnight tomorrow in a duel between Republicans and Democrats over governor lieutenant governor and reciprocity with Canada. Democratic leaders predict Gen Charles W Bartlett wins narrowly while Republicans back Curtis Guild. Whiney and Dra per are cited for the lieutenant governor race as key contest centers with rail and timetable notes for travel and a Harpers Ferry to Winchester route.
Caracas reports the government handed a note to U.S. Minister Russell reaffirming readiness to withdraw its note about 31 Taigny the French chargé d affaires if France recalls its demand that Venezuela drop a portion of its note. It also states the Tench Cable Company will be allowed to transmit cables if it reaches a satisfactory agreement within eight weeks, otherwise government action to close company offices will proceed.
President Amador hosted a grand reception in honor of Secretary Taft as Panama celebrates. Prominent residents, Zone officials, and members of the diplomatic corps attended. Taft plans to depart tonight for Colon where the American colonial club will host a ball in his honor.
Dr Felix Adler in a Washington lecture denounces Bernard Shaw as a propagandist and shock artist, condemns Mrs Warren's Profession, and warns that modern drama corrupts manners. He argues marriage is a matter of personal choice with risks to children and urges public opinion as a safeguard against immoral literature.
Vienna reports Premier Gauth von Franken shurr intends to introduce a universal suffrage bill at the Reichsrat reopening. A Socialist demonstration on the Ringstraße drew about 30,000, with gendarmes present but not interfering. Flags were raised at the Reichsrat Building and no disorders occurred. similar protests were noted in Lemberg Gratz Klagenfurt.
In Salt Lake City a municipal campaign closed with open attacks on Mormon influence. The American party nominated Shirra Thompson for mayor opposing Mormon incumbents. Democrats backed Mayor Richard P Morris. Republicans nominated Chief of Police William J Lynch. Odds favored Thompson or Lynch over Morris. A separate report notes football injuries with a student from Santa Clara High School dying from a skull fracture after a game against San Jose night schools.
Two workmen entering the Miners National Bank basement to check a gas leak after candle use were blown through a window by a basement explosion. The blast wrecked the bank, scattered books and papers for blocks, and three children nearby were killed. Several others injured, including bystanders and workers.
Francis J Heney told a Fusion campaign audience at the Merchants Pavilion that he can prove Abe Ruef’s graft and would indict Ruef within a week if Schmitz is re elected. He cited past Oregon convictions to argue political bosses shield corruption and pledged to bring Ruef to the penitentiary.
Thousands of Socialists demonstrated in Prague at Wen zelshx Platz leading to prolonged clashes with police. Troops were summoned after a barricade was erected and storms cleared streets. Daylight casualties included one killed and multiple injured with about 500 demonstrators arrested. Martial law threatened if disorders resume.
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