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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
1
A trio of tornadoes swept across Orleans region causing multiple deaths and injuries plus extensive property damage. In New Orleans nine fatally injured and many others hurt as sugar mills and houses collapsed. Ponchatoula and surrounding parishes reported fatalities, extensive building destruction, and cropped losses with railroad disruption and cleanup efforts underway.
A Frankfort man named Thaddeus Ziegler visited Cincinnati's Carter Millkin seeking transport to Washington claiming a vision from the Lord. He said he must marry Ethel Roosevelt, the president's daughter, and asked for help as he is short of funds and memory. Police will locate his relatives to take charge.
A massive explosion wrecked Philadelphia Street blowing a horse and cart aloft and injuring several. Eight people are reported dead with many more imperiled as damage from the blast and a leaking gas pipe attracts attention to transit safety and buried utilities. Sub contractors blamed for inadequate checks on gas leaks.
Eight men die and many are injured when a gas explosion rips through the Market Street Subway between Sixth and Seventh streets. Buildings shake, waters fail, and flames shoot from dozens of gas pipes while crews search the crater and grimly tally victims. Officials fault a leaking gas pipe. Millard Construction blames United Gas Improvement Company as investigators probe exact causes.
Gabriel Essip, identified as a fugitive Russian lieutenant, arrived from New York with Gen Guchakoff’s wife. Paris officials, aware of their presence, escorted them to Marseilles. The travel options include Zimpers Ferry to Charleston and return, or Baltimore and Ohio October 7 at 30 am from Winchester and Charlestown for $49 per person to Harpers Ferry. An outing opportunity is noted.
Roosevelt may appear on the stump in support of Hughes in New York to influence the gubernatorial race. He guides the campaign by telegraph and telephone and stays in close touch with State Chairman Woodruff and Congressman Parsons. Wise coordination aims to secure a Republican slate, with Roosevelt and Hughes backing a judiciary ticket led by Choate and Parker, while tensions with Hearst loom over local nominations.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Hughes opened his campaign in New York City tonight amid a large crowd at Carnegie Hall. He stressed citizenship over politics and outlined acceptance letters while Lieut Gov Bruce and Attorney General Elmer D. Miller appeared among speakers.
Fragmentary text reports an urge for a united effort to defend the empire across states from Maine to California. It mentions an address and references government, leadership, and a broad national/state scope in wartime context. No clear names or dates are readable.
The Washington Post notes William B Hearst will accept the Democratic nomination for governor. He will speak at Madison Square Garden on October 22 to address a party rally. Democratic State chairman Willie J Conners confirms the plan after a meeting with Hearst and talks with Charles F Murphy.
Hearst defies Brooklyn Democratic leader McCarren over Independence League candidates and a possible 76000 vote split in Kings County. Hearst says he acts for Brooklyn citizens, not McCarren, claiming he is a Jefferson Democrat and condemning corporate influence while noting McCarren’s threat to the core Democratic ticket and its implications for Hughes.
In downtown Cleveland two Lake Shore Railroad clerks, Bunts thirty and Wilfred seventeen, fell from a fourth story window while clinging to each other. They had been playfully wrestling over a work dispute and both died before or during transport to hospital.
Sufficient returns from Wednesdays Democratic primary show Judge Richard Russell Judge A G Powell and Juaze B H Hill winning nominations for the new State Court of Appeals with pluralities over thirteen rivals. The constitutional amendment for the Court of Appeals carried by a majority of at least 1,000.
It is reported that President may appoint Judge Horace Lurton to the U S Supreme Court to succeed Justice Brown. Lurton, born Newport Kentucky 164, has served as a Pedersal Judge and sits in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, with Ohio Kentucky Tennessee and Michigan in his territory. The President weighs Moody as an option but opposition due to Massachusettss residence appears unlikely to derail the choice.
In Williamsburg Brooklyn 1600 mostly Italian women stormed a school believing board of health doctors were cutting pupils throats. Police and guards fought rioters injuring several officers. one woman arrested after challenging magistrate over protecting children from alleged throat infections. Three other district schools also stormed as chaos spread.
In Troy on October 6 a Boston and Maine wreck at Lanamgburg left one victim’s wife dead. Engineer Holloran, who rode the train into the regular passenger, was arraigned on second degree manslaughter charges and pleaded not guilty. He attempted suicide after the crash. Most injured are expected to recover, including George D Stevens of Winchester, whose wife died in the crash. Stevens remains unaware of his wife’s death and keeps calling for her.
President Roosevelt and advisers discuss Cuba situation amid reports of 14 Navy vessels and 10,000 men in Cuban waters. Cabinet leaning to await developments as rebels are disarmed and troops maybe redirected from immediate transport to Cuba. Secretary Bonaparte shows map of naval dispositions. Magnon named provisional Havana governor with aim to strengthen Cuban judiciary independence.
Troops leave Newport News for Cuba as transports gather there for the fret expeditionary brigade. Quartermaster General Humphreys negotiates for the steamer Hallawna to move horses and men, with Kanawha likely to be chartered to prevent delays. Brig Gen Hell and Gov Magoon travel on the Atlantic Coast Line as plans proceed.
In a Montgomery letter to WN Johnson, a Mobile editor urges plain speech and urges hard action against idle loiterers and criminals. He warns the state must crack down with lawmen to prevent conflict and protect women, condemning assailants and calling for ostracism by Black communities.
Bluefield West Virginia October reports say twenty nine bodies recovered with a conservative estimate of seventy dead total. Relatives gather at an improvised morgue as relief teams, halted by debris and wreckage, work to identify victims. The mine is gas free and safe for rescue efforts though a coal car wreckage blocks one entry.
Paris reports from Indo China allege King Thanh Thai of Annam committed brutal acts. He allegedly ordered seven wives executed during a homicidal mania and watched mistreatment as a prince, elder royal council member, was struck down. The French resident faced remonstrance as Paris preparation for possible disciplinary action.
Erie Oct 5 Vice President Fairbanks and Canadian Postmaster General Rudolphe Lemieux were guests at the Erie Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Casino Rink. A Canadian flag unfurled behind the speakers’ table drew an ovation as an American flag was lowered, reflecting strong crowd enthusiasm.
Superintendent seeks 1.1 million rise over 1905 with 31% jump in next year’s spending. Board clashes over police presence in schools, janitor roles, and building needs. Chancellor defends allocations, noting Washington’s lag in funding and the district’s growing facilities gap. Admiral Baird backs urgency as Oyster objects to rushed decisions.
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