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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1906
Page
2
In a crowded field the Independence League splits petitions across districts to back or oppose Tammany candidates. Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan divisions show League endorsements mixed with opposition, while Hearst backs independents and plans a county ticket amid fundraising woes for Republicans.
Special to The Washington Post New York October report says the grand jury investigation into Tammany Hall leader Charles F Murphy continues next week. Witnesses include ex-Congressman Shober and others tied to the Independence League and Goulden race. A threatened circular was alleged but not sent.
Charles E. Hughes toured six northern stops from the Catskills to the St Lawrence, shaking hands with crowds. He defended himself against Hearst claims, denying ties to the lighting trust and stressing his role in the gas investigation while critiquing his opponent’s political sincerity.
Navy directs cruisers Minneapolis and Newark to return to the United States with as many Marines as possible. Minneapolis to leave for League Island and Newark for Norfolk. exact Marine numbers to be decided in Havana. Additional orders soon to bring back more Marines and the battleship Texas. final Marine count to drop to about 1,000 from 2,400 as Cuba stabilizes. New York experiences heavy showers flooding streets and rail lines.
Weather bulletin reports a tropical storm moving northeastward through the Florida Straits striking South Carolina with 64 mph winds. No serious damage noted as it weakens and slows, with forecasts showing continued unsettled Atlantic conditions through Sunday and Monday. A separate cold front in the Middle Missouri Valley brings rain, snow in the Dakotas and Nebraska, and much colder temperatures regionally. Brisk to high northeast winds expected along the coasts and lakes, with storm warnings from Jacksonville to Norfolk and independent temperature readings across multiple cities.
New York October Harry Thaws wife visited the prisoner with a small straw mat hoping to lay it on the cell floor to ease dampness and prevent illness The warden refused permission saying exceptions cannot be made Mrs Thaw expressed worry over her husband s health noting his constant colds and rheumatism since incarceration
District Commissioners will hold a morning hearing in their board room on Tuesday at 10 o'clock regarding a proposed baation of an automobile warage on lot 2 percent block 7 Washington Heights fronting on Elghteanth street northwest. Eugene F Drennet to be arraigned in Criminal Court No 1 tomorrow on two counts of embezzlement. Dronnan stands accused of misappropriating funds of a mutual beneficial association where he served as treasurer. The Boston Symphony Orchestra season tickets go on sale for the first concert at the New National Theater beginning Tuesday November 6 and sales open the morning of November 1.
Albany reader Mr Newhof relates a tale of relief from catarrh of the bladder and related ailments after using Peruna. He cites improvements for kidney and stomach issues and notes widespread reports of cure across the country.
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