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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1906

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TWO SHOT BY MOB AT JAIL IN MOBILE RAID

A mob at Mobile and Ohio Railroad headquarters killed Officer Roy Hoyle and wounded Alderman Sidney Lyons while attempting to seize Richard Robinson, a seventeen year old accused attacker of a twelve year old girl. Deputies and militia moved in as crowds pressed the jail seeking his lynching.

Roy Hoyle Mobile and Ohio Railroad Sidney Lyons Ruth Soseaman Richard Robinson Mobile Ala Mubus Rath Blount Sussarman Fatch Moolle and Ohio Alderman Lyons Robinson Mobile and Ohio Jelks Jsland Prank Lomeden

Eleven Kart in Wreck Trains Oraah on Uiinols Central

A fragmentary report describes a wreck involving Eleven Kart and a train at Uiinols Central near Muppivaboro Wisconsin. The incomplete text references injuries or hazards and lists unclear names and places, with mentions of observers and a possible investigation or response.

Pansanger Oraah Muppivaboro Wis Boa Hasde Collie Pusaworigny Itis He Ab Fonte Otis Hao Oidtala Neil Nectar

Mrs White Divorced From Millionaire Chicle Chief

Special to The Washington rose Cleveland Ohio October 2 Judge Philips grants divorce to Mrs W J White wife of the American Chicle Company president in a desertion case filed for willful absence over three years The hearing lasted eighteen minutes with Mrs White the sole witness asserting faithfulness and the alimony settlement reportedly includes Thornwood stock and securities totaling about 30000 yearly

Washington Rose Cleveland Ohio Philips Common Piena Court W J White American Chicle Company Chewing-Gum Trust White

Boilermaker Dies After Steam Accident

In Vincennes Indiana a boilermaker Gustave F Friend, 30, was literally cooked alive when steam was turned on in a boiler by mistake. He survived five hours, his flesh sloughing in chunks, arranged affairs, bade his kin farewell, and prayed with his pastor until death.

Vincennes Ind Gustave F. Friend

Roosevelt, Jr Companions Arrested in Boston Case

Boston police advance case over assault on officer on Boston Common last Thursday involved Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Harvard student Meredith Blagden. Shaun Kelley of Fitchburg, Harvard sophomore class president, arrested in Cambridge on a warrant for assaulting a police officer and released on bail. Roosevelt and Blagden summoned as grand jury witnesses in Suffolk County investigation.

Boston Grand Jury Boston Common Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Cambridge Shaun Kelley Fitchburg Roosevelt Harvard Kelley Alty Young Roosevelt Blagden

Crushed by Rebate System in Illinois Central Probe

Witness William H. Sufferna of Decatur, NJ, testifies at an Interstate Commerce Commission session on rebates. He says Harris Scott & Co and Rosebaum & Co received a 2 cent elevator allowance at New Orleans, reducing rail rates for export grain. The cited 12 cent export rate left only 9.75 cents after rebates, pricing him out of European markets. he quit last winter. R I Barr of New Orleans corroborates.

Ilinois Central Chicago Wiliam H. Sufferna Decatur Interstate Commerce Commission Buffern Harris Scott & Co Rosebaum Dé. Co New Orleans R_ I Barr

Panama consul general raided in Broadway cafe arrest

A Panama consul general Raoul Amador is arrested in New York after a woman, Bertha J. Gresham, accuses him of failing to support a child. The elder Amador faces police court with detectives and a tense scene in a Broadway cafe. The case promises to reveal a diplomatic intrigue and a hidden letter conspiracy.

Republic Washington New York Raoul Amador Republic of Panama Bertha J. Gresham Amador New Republic Panama Longacre Gresham Wash ‘Ington Broadway Wong Center Street

Order Chinese To Go In Eureka Mass Meeting

In Eureka California a mass meeting of prominent citizens and union leaders decided that twenty seven Chinese workers brought by the Tallant Company of Astoria Oregon to a salmon cannery at the mouth of Hel River must leave. The call comes amid an aroused community echoing a February 18 188% expulsion of Chinese after a deadly highbinder war. The Tallant Company threatens to seek militia from the governor if protests arise.

Eureka Cal Tallant Company Astoria Oreg Hel River

Bishop Williams Denies Quoted Sermon Claim

Detroit October 2 Bishop Charles D Williams of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan says a published report of his Sunday sermon to YMCA members misquoted him He rejects the line calling the Bible the most prolific source of unbelief noting he said a view of the Bible can be a prolific source of unbelief and urging thoughtful reading.

Detroit Mich Charles D. Williams Episcopal Diocese of Willems Robert Ingersoll God

Maj Hoyle Killed By Train Near College Park

Maj George F Hoyle recruiting officer for Georgia was struck by an Atlanta and West Point passenger train at College Park this afternoon and died within an hour. He was sixty five, married, and had led the Georgia recruiting office for several years.

Atlanta George F Hoyle United States Army West Point College Park Hoyle Cherge Georgia

Kansas Begins War on Trusts in Supreme Court Suit

The Topeka session yesterday saw actions to oust Standard Oil and the International Harvester company from equity and commerce. The state moves to curb monopolistic practices affecting American markets and prices, with plaintiffs citing alleged restraints and unfair competition across industries.

Standard Oil and Harvester Company Hulte Ware

Pensacola Refuses Aid In Florida Cable

Governor Broward offered immediate proclamation for state and world aid to Pensacola as residents rally with chamber of commerce to raise funds and aid. Navy personnel supervise wreck cleanup at the yard while army rehabilitation plans remain unsettled, with Fort Mekas described as nearly erased and multiple drownings noted amid harrowing events.

Pensacola Fia Napoleon B. Broward Florida Charles H. Bills Chamber of Commerce Admiral Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair Washington Hraddvelt

Parker Replies to Hearst Attacks Over Campaign Speech

New York October 2 Judge Alton B Parker issued a statement denying William R Hearst’s charges that he acted for corporations in the McClellan Hearst election contest He said neither he nor his firm were paid by corporations and that they were retained by Mayor McClellan without compensation.

New York Alton B. Parker William R. Hearst Hearst Judge Parker Great Court McClellan-Hearst McClellan

Leaps to Death on Wager Over Bridge Jump

Edward Cannon, a concert hall hobstue, leaped from the suspension bridge into the Ohio River in Cincinnati after a $325 wager with Lew Baldwin. Seized by spectators, he was dragged back as he fell and struck the water face first, vanishing beneath the surface before rescuers could reach him.

Washington Post Chatnnati Ohio Ohio River Edward Cannon Lew Baldwin Galter Cannon Regs Gank

Storm signals down as Gulf coast reels from hurricane

Gov Jelke heads to Mobile to assess devastation after a hurricane wrecks lighthouse lights from Captiva to Gulfport. Sheriff Powers orders work or arrest. women and children to Mobile for care. Lighthouse Inspectors report forty four lighthouses swept away or badly damaged, four keepers drowned as storms disrupt the coast from New Orleans to Mobile Bay.

Mobile Alé Gulf Sheriff Powers Mobile Bay Powers Jelke Montgomery Ib Jp Maj Craighill Engineer Corps United States Army Captan Blas Gulfport New Orleans United States Sears New Oreans Coasin Missiseipp River

Was Adams a death by own action

Special to The Washington Fest New York Oct 2 Coroner Harpurger said Adams known as the policy king was found shot to death in his Ansonia apartments yesterday The coroner will hold an inquest Tuesday to determine if Adams died by his own hand while citing no firm motive and noting uncertainty about the cause of death

Washington New York al" Adama Ansonia Harpurger Adams Audania

Inspectors Begin Work at Chicago Packing Houses

Three hundred inspectors started duties under the new federal law at Chicago packing houses. First-day reports promise thorough, systematic checks. A packer voiced relief that any current issues fall to the government, reflecting the stance of packers and Secretary James Whiton of the Agriculture Department.

Chicago Packer James Witeon Agricultural Department

Meyer for Cabinet Shaw Will Retire on Feb 1

Two cabinet vacancies loom as plans unfold. George L. Meyer, American Ambassador to Russia, is likely to become Secretary of the Treasury or Navy. Moody may resign as Attorney General to return to law practice, with possible Senate confirmation issues hampering a court appointment. Metcalf favors the Navy, Cortelyou may stay at post office, and speculation swirls over the second choice.

Moody Meyer Shaw Metcalf Navy George L. Meyer Russia Treasury Department Moody Swift Tt Baing Buetreme Massachusetts Oliver Wendell Holmes Afr. Moody Supreme Court Treasury Bonaparte Department of Commerce and Labor Paul Morton Navy Department Ambassador Meyer the Treasury Cortelyou Bether Bir Meyers

Three Train Wrecking Attempts Near Geneva Bridge

Three separate attempts were made at Glarks Bridge on the New York Central Pennsylvania division near Geneva New York to derail trains. Obstructions of ties rails and planks were placed on the track but discovered in time to avert disaster. The wreckers aimed to topple the bridge and another similar attempt occurred about a week earlier at the same site.

New York Central Geneva N. Y Pennsylvania Division New York Central Railroad Glarks Bridge Geneve Sime Place

Rebels Agree to Lay Down Arms in Cuba Visit Taft

Major Ladd to supervise disarmament of 2 800 troops of Gen Guerra with 60 marines stationed at Cienfuegos. 450 Marines to Pinar del Rio, preparations to combat yellow fever at Havana, and business confidence rising as Washington dispatch reports progress in the insurgent demobilization plan.

Ladd Guerra Pinar del Rio Havana Washington Fino Guerra Loynaz del Castillo Guzman Taft Santiago de Las Vagae United States Cienfuegos Cuba Col. Waller Camp Columbia Goa

International Law Association Recommends War Rights Limits

Berlin October 2 The International Law Association conference urged restraining belligerent rights while expanding neutrals protections. It opposed floating or automatic mints except in belligerent waters and banned merchant signs on warships at sea. Texts to be sent to The Hague conference for consideration.

Washington Pest Berlin International Law Association English Channel

Boy Hanged By Lasso In Barn Tragedy In Ohio

In Zaneavilla Ohio on October 2 a 12 year old boy Harry Charnetaky attempted four lasso throws from a beam as seen in a show. The rope tangled and he died before his brothers could assist.

Zaneavilla Ohio William Charnetaky Harry

Palma Leaves the Palace for Matanzas in Quiet Departure

Havana October 2 Former Cuban president Tomas Estrada Palma departs the palace for Matanzas by special train in a quiet farewell. Secretary of State G Ferrill and other officials attend, while crowds cheer and shout long live Palma as the party travels eastward toward Regla and beyond. Palma,tears in his eyes, waves from the rear platform accepting cheers before departing for Bayamo after a brief stay in Regla.

Havana Palma Cuba Pabha G.ferrill Fonts Y. Sterling Montalvo Dolae Senate Zaldo Belt Matanzas Besries Mr. Palma Department of Public Works Wallace Aken Do Reglaes Ceger Peeeene Aefy Scamera Regla Tomas Histrada Palmas Cording Bayame Provine Santiago

Kings Ministers Injured In Spanish Crash

In La Granja Spain Oct 2 Minister of Finance Navarro Reverter and Minister of Marine Senor Alvarado were injured when their car overturned two miles from the palace en route to meet King Alfonso. An aid-de-camp and the chauffeur were also hurt. Both ministers were pinned under the vehicle and transported to the palace.

la Granja Spain Navarro Reverter Senor Alvarado Alfonso

Nineteen Nominees Named in Party Conventions Across States

Democratic and Republican nominating conventions met in multiple districts. Democrats announced candidates in New York and elsewhere, listing fifteen names including Lindsay and Sulzer, while Republicans named seven nominees across districts, with notable figures such as Cochran and Halligan among the selections.

New York Alutrtet George Lindsay Wal Fee B Reymond Herman Torbort John J. Roche Robert Baker John I. Fitegerald Daniel J. Riordan Henry M Goldfogie Willian Sulzer Charles V. Fornex W. Bourke Cochran John J Halligan Freneia Burton Barciron Prayels E. Shober Elehteenth Joseph A. Goulden WW Cocke Samuel Pease Charles Dunwell Charles Baw George Waldo William Mt. Calder Minth John B. Airdrie Belageton N. J John J. Gardner Havond New Tersest

Cuban Intervention Policy After Fair Cuban Election

The article reports the American stance on Cuba under President Taft and Secretary Root, stating no annexation unless Cuban stability fails. It notes Charles E. Magoon as provisional governor, confirms no extra Congress session, and explains intervention under the Platt amendment to restore order and enable a fair election before withdrawal.

Congress Charles E. Magoon Taft Cube Root Comegress United States Spain Cubs Cuba Paris Havana Bacon State Department Ma Balcon Thesslands Jacob Steeper Palma Revolutionary Party Mtro Tutt Mr. Bacon Pédge Gonwreaghi Irban

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