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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
8
A humorous tale claims democracy swelled Athenians until Pericles sought guidance from Delphi. The oracle allegedly advised giving the plain people rope, leading to political ease. On a return journey, Pericles purchases a Connecticut cigar and muses the rope might be the oracle’s hint, signaling a favored path for governance.
Special to The Washington Post reports Charles W. Morse as a purchaser in a deal involving millions. The article also recounts Julius Lindauer a German brewery worker who died by his own hand at Sherman House, detailing his will, cremation plans, and a $200 death benefit.
In a crowded Inter high school football opener at American League Park Technical defeats Georgetown Western 21 to 0. Thiele stars for Technical with two touchdowns and strong backfield play while Moss and Thiele anchor a dominant defense and line. Western struggles against heavier opponents as substitutions fail to change the outcome.
Police plan to disrupt a Saturday meeting at the Progressive Lyceum 106 Forsyth Street celebrating the execution of Czolgodsz for President McKinley’s assassination. Police Commissioner Bingham orders district officers to ensure the crowd does not glorify the assassin and to enforce the law if needed.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Treasurer Berry a Democrat elected by reformers said he would recommend criminal proceedings to Attorney General Carson against public grounds and buildings board members who contracted for furnishing and equipping the new state capitol costing about one million dollars Berry charges the board exceeded legal authority in contracting for nearly nine million dollars of work on the building He will respond to Governor Pennypacker's yesterday letter criticizing the board's conduct.
Cleveland police halted operations of the Cleveland Electric Railway Company street cars this afternoon following orders from city hall. Officials say the action comes as the franchise on Erie Street is claimed to have expired, creating an acute transit crisis.
Marion Ohio October 28 grand jury indicted Circuit Court Judge Ja cob K K Norris for assault with a intent to harm.Norris alleges Burkhardt of Cincinnati provoked his wife leaving him and Burkhardt is a nephew of Norris first wife. Nelson Chesman dead New York October 26 aged sixty five president of Nelson Chesman Company advertising agents died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in the city.
Kansas City dispatch notes Chicago Joliet and Kansas City Railroad surveys a Chicago to Kansas City link via Joliet Peoria and Beardstown with a Mississippi River crossing at Quincy. The Harriman plan reportedly connects Union Pacific with Chicago and Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, linking major outlets through Kansas City though official confirmation is lacking.
In Cincinnati on October 24 a federal jury found Sherman-Kirk Contracting Company guilty of violating the eight hour work day law in constructing the Ohio River Fernbank dam. Penalty to be set later. fine above $1,000 possible. Workers had endured ten to twelve hour days for 20 cents an hour, with many leaving once hours were cut.
A baby alligator owned by Yale swimming instructor Max Schwartz fought a large rat in the Yale gymnasium rear lot while sun bathing. The rat pinned the young reptile but was quickly subdued by a dive from another alligator, ending with a dead rat and a lively youngster.
Newton Tillotson fifty six years old longtime Southern Railway employee was killed after leaping in front of a fast passenger train to save an aged couple crossing in a buggy. Witnesses cheered his bravery as the two survivors were saved.
The era of standout suits continues with three prime grades priced at 18, 20, and 25 dollars. The text touts unmatched workmanship, style, finish, and fit, claiming these garments surpass prior efforts and set a new standard in tailoring and cutting talent.
The passage boasts $18, $20 and $25 garments reaching a high standard of merit. It claims unprecedented clothing excellence at these prices, highlighting Parker Bridget’s aggressive, satisfying value and implying exclusive superiority.
From the depot the players went to the Hotel Cumberland for their stay in the city. Warner said they have a good fighting dance as the question of Cornell winning tomorrow arose.
George Washington faces Western Maryland at 3 30 this afternoon in a closely matched contest. Both teams beat Galander by similar margins and last year the Hatchetties recovered from a 6 0 deficit to score a late touchdown and goal. The clash is billed as the wedding game with heightened interest as the two squads line up with Boarm Berrymen Vierra Sommers and others in key positions.
Princeton outlet reports Tigers hold light, focused practice behind closed doors as they prepare to face Cornell at the Polo Grounds. Earlier, Ithacans defeated George Washington scrubs 7 to 0. Auburn falls to Sewanee 6 to 0 in a day of football results with ideal weather.
Annapolis Oct 2 St Johns Preparatory School defeated Marston's School of Baltimore here this afternoon by 5 to 6. The game was finely contested with Gordon scoring the touchdown after a long run by Crawford who set up the score.
The article previews college football matchups with Stagg’s team training for West Point, Michigan’s lineup solidifying under Curtin, Princeton’s Meyers guarded against Lejery, Notre Dame’s game with Indiana on November 1, and Harvard’s forward pass progress. Yale’s recent changes show promise, while Army is viewed as Harvard’s yearly strong foe before Yale.
In a fierce fourteen round naval welter title match near Washington, George Talbert weighing 148 pounds stopped Bobby Baker at 145 in a late heart shot knockout. The Reno Athletic Association sponsored three preliminaries with Pat O Connor refereeing the last three and EL Lawrence Phillips announcing.
Special to The Washington Post Providence Oct 26 In a blistering fifteen round match at the Standard Athletic Club Tommy Lowe of Washington battled Arthur Cote of Biddeford Me to a draw Both fighters pressed from start to finish with Lowe taking control in the middle rounds and Cote forcing the pace early The final bell left both men exhausted and the crowd alleging a possible robbery had the decision swung either way
Articles of agreement were signed in Chicago for a finish bout between Joe Gans and Eld Herman. Terms include an 18% pound weight and 63 percent to the winner, 35 to the loser of the purse. Nolan sought a Gans Nelson match, while Gans demanded 133 pounds at 1 oclock. negotiations began with Hermans manager nearby. Both favor Siler as referee despite shifting talks during the signing. Norton out for good expected, Rome with illness, possible season-ending appendicitis operation.
Young Corbett has begun active training for his January bout with Terry McGovern, leaving Broadway for Stratford Conn, with ten weeks to prepare. He aims to regain the top, while Bloomingdale Athletic Club faces Mt Pleasant in a football game at McDevitt's Field tonight.
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