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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1906

Page

3

Heroes in Hurricane Save Four at a Lighthouse

An intense Gulf storm tests the crew of the revenue cutter Winona near the East Pascagoula Lighthouse. Master-at-arms Peterson and Quartermaster Peterson rescue the keeper his wife and two babies by lowering them from the tower after the structure is battered. The ship sustains damage but saves seven aboard a wrecked sloop nearby. Widespread destruction affects navigation aids from Mobile to Gulfport with Ship Island and nearby forts damaged. Local officials report Mobile shored up and urge aid for southern coast communities.

Keeper Mobile Moelie Alana Meridian Biss Winona Duolla Pascagoula Ughthouse Peterson Quartermaster Peterson Petersons Scranton Miss Hanks Bullport Gulfport Round Island Ship Island Cat Island Horn Island Petit Bois Island Dauphin Island Grants Island Forts Gaines and Morgan Maj Slaker United States Fort Gaines Fort Morgan Mobile Bay Washington Mbs Slaker Ia Paul J Wilson Te Commercial Club of Lfe Thia City Alva Bay Muth Citizens’ Relief Committee City Limita Souisvile and Nashville Railroad Norge Bayou la Batre Bureau of Yards Dooka Admiral Endicott Navy Department W. L Capps Bureau For Construction and Repair Pensacola Admiral Capps Point 4& Telegraph Station

Destruction Reaches Mobile Bay After Gulf Storm

Massive storm leaves Mobile area with 2000 homeless along the bay. Relief committees accept aid from neighboring regions while trains resume from the north. Pensacola navy yard reports major damage including a gunboat swept ashore and a wrecked dry dock.

New Storm Threatens With Hurricane’s Echo

Mobile and Bagdad Florida report looming storm following last week’s hurricane. Barometer falling, drizzle, and high wind anticipated as sawmills suffer heavy damage in the region. Robinson Point mill wrecked with thousands in lumber losses. Bay Point office and store destroyed. no lives reported.

Mobile Aln Vesgelmen Florida Bagdad Fla Robinson Point Bay Point

Standard Oil Case Moves Ahead Under Sherman Act

Chicago October 1 The Standard Oil Company was ordered to plead by October 9 to an indictment charging rebates as part of a broader anti trust push. Attorney General Moody, after a White House conference with the President, signaled a strong prosecution plan against trusts including Standard Oil. Officials say new evidence and referrals may expand actions to the sugar trust tied to the Philadelphia Realty Trust affair.

Chicago Standard Om Company Fudge Landis Moody White House Standard Oil Company Messrs Kelley Morrison Standard ‘Oil Company Sugar Trust Philadelphia Realty Trust Company George H Earle Department of Justice Department Segal Philadelphia First Sagal Harle Auit

Terrorists at Peterhof palace arrests reported in Petersburg

Oct 1 dispatch details new arrests tied to a plot to smuggle terrorists through palace guards. A jockey named Klepnikot is said to have aided the group, supplying hiding places and information on Imperial family movements. An arrested high school student connected to the plot was found with revolutionary correspondence. Birmingham bucket shops crackdown begins.

Petersburg Petarhof Svec Today Klepnikot Lbe

Russian massacre trial at Kherson shocks court

Ninety seven peasants faced charges for devastation of M Krivosheln estate. Sixty three jailed while thirty four acquitted. Trial recounted brutal Cossack slaughter with priests administering last rites before executions. Twenty three killed and 185 mutilated as peasants forced to beat each other.

Cour Houra

Leishman Waiting as Sultan’s Birthday Delays Audience

Constantinople Oct 1 Ambassador Leishman’s audience with the Sultan, set for Oct 2 after prior delays, is postponed again to Oct 5 due to the Bulan’s birthday and the ensuing religious festival. The delay does not affect embassy-government relations.

Sultan Constantinople Leishman Bulan

Gala week in Louisville opens with best card in association history

A gala week in Louisville showcased a premier horse show with top entries from Chicago Toronto and the Middle West. The event highlighted a strong program featuring leading stables and celebrated equestrian talent across the region.

New Chicago Toronto Middle West

Gems and Bellboy Gone in Chicago Hotel Robbery

Mrs Ellen Nagle of Canton Ohio was robbed of 2800 dollars and jewels from a dresser in her room at the Saratoga Hotel Chicago. A bellboy who vanished at once after the report is being sought by police.

Chicago Ellen Nagle Canton Saratoga

War in the Whisky Trust to Form Separate Denatured Alcohol Firm

Minority stockholders of the Distillers Securities Corp move to block a plan by directors to create a separate company for denatured alcohol. Dittenhoofer Gerber & James say the new unit would have 8 million in preferred and 12 million in common stock, with 6 million of the common to directors as underwriting pay. Lawyers warn the scheme harms stockholders and say they will seek an injunction if responses are unsatisfactory. Samuel M. Rice notes uncertainty over the plan while Internal Revenue rules are awaited.

New York Dittenhoofer, Gerber & James Distillers Securities Corporation Machel Busl~ Nesa Gerber Distillers’ Securities Corporation Distilling Company of America Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouses Company Standard Distilling and Distributing Company Hanna Distilling Company Samuel M. Rice Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Guardian Appoints Special Guardian for Heirman Oelrichs Boy

Paul L. Elernan of New York was named special guardian for Herman Oelrichs fifteen in New York City to protect his interests in any suit. The appointment followed an application by the boy's mother amid uncertain prospects of will contest.

New York Paul L. Elernan Herman Oelrichs

Labor groups back Hearst for New York governor

Organized labor in the nation’s capital urged William Randolph Hearst’s election as New York governor. A Central Labor Union meeting at Typographical Temple appointed a committee to draft resolutions and a letter of congratulations was to be sent. Debates covered endorsements of other candidates and a drive to list labor nominees in Congress, plus a contentious retail clerks contract setting seventy nine hours per week.

Hearst Union War of Words Congress Nations William Ran Dolph Hearst New York Central Labor Union Mr. Hearst Shelling Feeney de Nedray Samuel de Nedray Fist Willem Randolph Hearst Adams Haarat H. J. Casey Milwaukee H. J. Gottlieb Newark WV. J Samuel de Nedrey Clarks Organized Labor

Elevator Boy Fire Herd Saves Tenants at Fairmont House

A fire at the seven story Fairmont apartment on West 57th Street and Amsterdam Avenue prompted Columbia University students to act. An elevator boy and a cool headed engineer organized escape by riding the elevator through smoke fifteen times to evacuate fifteen tenants on fifth floor and lower. The City fire department contained the blaze, with damages about 5000 dollars.

New York Columbia University Fairmont West Sth Street Amsterdam Avenue Columbia Tity Fire Department

Peace Conference Urged For Hague Meeting By Britain And Russia

Rome October 1 Great Britain and Russia urged a second peace conference at The Hague to demonstrate progress toward normalcy in Russia and to show it does not alter foreign policy. Brig Gen SP Jocelyn departed Washington for Vancouver Barracks to assume command of the Department of the Columbia.

Great Britain Russia Hague Rome Vancouver Barracks SP. Jocelyn Department of the Columbia Washxton Zasterday Vancouver

Carriage and Laundry Worker Strikes Reported Progress

A delegate described a twenty second week of strike by carriage workers with wage demands totaling 108000 dollars. Forty six workers are employed while ninety one are idle as talks continue and progress is noted in organizing laundry workers and laundry drivers.

Hughes Calls For Money in Roosevelt Talks on Train

Special to The Washington Post. New York October 1 Charles H Hughes after meeting with Roosevelt on the presidential train pressed for funds to support the campaign. He urged supporters to send in generous sums while insisting no corporate or special-privilege money would be accepted. Speaker Cannon to appear in New York October 22 as part of broader efforts.

Washington Post New York Charles H .Hughes Roosevelt Republican State Committee Timothy L. Woodruff Hughes Woodruff Herbert Parsons Saratoga State Committee Trenton Jim India

Conners elected Democratic State chairman at Hoffman House

William J. Conners of Buffalo was elected chairman of the Democratic State committee without opposition. He led the Buffalo fight for Hearst’s nomination and was authorized to lease campaign headquarters in New York City. Hearst urged visitors to return home and press the campaign.

New York Dot. L Democratic State Committee Hoffman House William J. Conners Buffalo Conners Hearst New York City Mr. Hearst Mr. Conners

Hearst Declines Murphy Backing in Brooklyn Rally

William R Hearst, speaking at the Brooklyn Casino, says he is not for Murphy regardless of Tammany support. Independence League and Democrats cheer as he declares he is their candidate and defends his past statements amid disorder and police intervention.

Brooklyn Independence League New York William R. Hearst Murphy Tammany Mr Hearst Mr. Murphy Independence Wag St Mr. Hearst Hearst

Lowden Named for Congress in Thirteenth District

The Republican nominating in Freeport, Illinois names Frank O. Lowden to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert R. Hitt. The item also notes concurrent nominations and ship movements, building permits issued by Inspector Ashford, including a one story brick addition for the Review and Herald Publishing Association on Hillow Street.

Hitt Freeport Thirteenth Frank O. Lowden Robert R. Hitt

Contest to challenge Lazarus will over $600000 estate

New York October 1 notice announces two nephews Henry H Tobias II and Francis H Tobias will contest the late Mrs Amelia B Lazarus will alleging improper execution and lack of sound mind. They claim undue influence led to gifts to major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art the Corcoran Art Gallery Washington and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

New York Amelia B Lazarus Jacob Lazarus Henry H. Tobias iI Francis H. Tobias Metropolitan Museum Arts Corcoran Art Gallery Washington Art Museum Philadelphia

Terrible Eczema on Little Boy Miraculous Cure

A case of severe eczema on a young boy reportedly improved by Cuticura remedies, with claims of dramatic relief after treatment. The article emphasizes a miraculous recovery and urges readers to consider the product for similar skin conditions.

Eczema Little Boy

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