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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
24
John D. Rockefeller discusses his life and fears in an interview at Forest Hill. He stresses patience, self denial, and confidence in others, noting how early honesty shaped his rise and Cleveland’s booming industries offer opportunities for today’s youth.
Chicago ministers refuse to endorse a telegram-backed attempt to influence missionary funds. The dispute centers on whether the Congregational Church should accept tainted money for its purposes as Dr Bartlett presses for a viva voce vote, with opponents blocking the motion and telegram endorsement. In New York, a Faialtafe Insurance Society gathering sees Pro tem Morton outline policy shifts aimed at separating insurance from political activity.
FP. at Philadelphia. Five dollars for round trip via Pennsylvania Ruleid on September 15 16 17 good to return by September 25. Extension of return limit to October 6 available on payment of one dollar to the joint agent at Philadelphia. Frequent and ample train service. Consult ticket agents for side trips to seashore and for stopover at Baltimore.
President Loubet greeted Gen Adna R. Chaffee and the American military mission at Chateau Brienne. The banquet followed a day of field maneuvers and honors, with Loubet presiding and Casimir-Perier, Berteaux, and Gen. Brugere in attendance.
660 car bines of Swedish manufacture with bayonets and 120000 cartridges found on a barren Gulf island near Kerni Qu near Jakobstad a customs steamer loaded with rifles and ammo tried to dock then sank as crew fled Explosions heard John Bashaton visible on hull American and German flags seen on board Fishermen unloaded rifles at the beach
Vienna reports that peace between the Hungarian Crown and the united opposition appears broken. Emperor Francis Joseph may reject universal suffrage for Hungary amid Austrian fears of wider political upheaval. Premier Fejervary’s cabinet likely to resign after further meetings with the Emperor. Despatches note fruitless audiences and ongoing consultations in Budapest.
Several hundred delegates from the United States Canada Newfoundland and Mexico gather in Washington for the International Association of Machinists eleventh biennial convention in Farnell Hall September 11 to 23 The address by President James O Connell credits discipline and urges avoiding unnecessary strikes He defends the union shop and outlines steps to organize apprentices in larger centers The grand lodge reports 876117 in strike benefits and a total machinists membership over 100000 with 300 lodges The seating controversy for Daniel W Roderick Lodge 764 Chicago ends with his admission by a near unanimous vote
The east bound Soo express collided with the Imperial Limited on the Canadian Pacific line at Hammond. Five people were seriously injured including D H Cardwell of Washington DC with a fractured skull and John Gaffney the engineer with fractured ribs. Internally injured victims were reported and a flagman failed to warn in time.
Special to The Washington Post reports a West Side elevated line derailment at Fifty third street and Ninth avenue. One car fell to the street, killing eight immediately, with twelve dead and over fifty injured as victims were rushed to hospitals. Investigators point to switchman C K Jackson and motorman Paul Kelly, with Jackson claiming signals directed Sixth Avenue while Kelly allegedly sent the Ninth Avenue train down grade at high speed. Emergency crews overwhelmed the scene as bodies and injured were recovered.
Lewis C. Van Riper cotton broker testified in the bankruptcy proceedings of Co. W. Stansell & Co. before Referee Townsend. Creditors allege he was a silent partner. Van Riper refused to confirm. He lent $10,000 and took 315,000 in Mexican Central stock as collateral, with profits allegedly shared if connected to the firm.
President Roosevelt meets with the board of consulting engineers from the Panama Canal project at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. Discussed are canal plans, possible field investigations in Panama, and policy directions for fast construction. The engineers traveled aboard the navy yacht Sylph and will return to Washington for further sessions.
Ambassador George Von L. Meyer, American envoy at St. Petersburg, begins a leave of absence today and will travel to Berlin and Paris before returning home at month’s end. He may carry personal messages from the Czar to President Roosevelt. The Czar, already thanking Roosevelt for peace mediation, may use Meyer's visit to convey further remarks. A Niagara Falls excursion is advertised for September 15 via the Baltimore and Ohio R R with ten day tickets and stopovers.
A London dated summary reports worsening conditions in Baku with incendiaries attacking oil districts and the Black Town. Russian workmen were killed as troops fired on crowds, and a band of Tartars perished under artillery while defending a Mussulman house near Gorl, fifty miles from Tiflis.
Seven year old Leonard Parks was captured in Niles after attempting to pick a Dollar Savings Bank door with a skeleton key. He confessed the aim was to steal money for candy. Fellow six year old Clyde Lenny had previously entered the First National Bank in Niles, taking $700 with similar methods, but only half was recovered. Both boys were caught by bystanders and police await authorities.
William Hilburn, a Mobile native, arrived home after three years with sixteen others in Africa. They went to work as engineers and trestle builders on a Cape to Cairo Railroad project, leaving Pensacola on August 22 1902. Only Hilburn survived the perilous jungle camp in the Zambesi district north of the Transvaal.
A condensed digest lists Rockefeller discussing his life and the canal issue, reports renewed rioting at Baku, fever situation, and grave condition. Also noted are high school inquiry resumption, Bakers' convention, peace treaty denunciation in Japan, higher cost of living, Christian Endeavorers meeting, events in Alexandria, and regional notices.
Wooster Ohio Sept 11 crowds fill courthouse for Taggart trial as Congressman Smyser speaks for Mrs Taggart. Smyser recites letters between Major Taggart and Mrs Taggart blaming jealousy for the rift and calls for accountability if charges are false. He denounces accusers and defends his client while Taggart himself is absent part of the morning.
Cleveland era dispatch recounts a Youngstown area murder case from 1874. Charles Sterling, a tramp, was hanged in 1877 for Lizzie Grombacher’s death after two trials. A letter by a supposed harvest hand Charities Her gig admits guilt while insisting Sterling’s innocence. The note mentions a vanishing body near Hidden Wood and names Mrs. Catherine Herzig of Girard as a contact.
Andrew and John Fohren, elderly farmers near Spring Lake, were bound gagged and tortured by three bandits who battered their door searched the house and, finding only 360 dollars, torched their feet to force disclosure of a hidden treasure. Andrew escaped and summoned help while John remained unconscious.
A cattle show in Salamanca Spain erupted into panic as frightened animals bolted into spectators. Official estimates indicate about 120 people were injured with some in serious condition. In other news Moses September Furniture Sale advertises discounted furniture for every room.
Pensacola reports new yellow fever cases and one death, Norwegian vice consul succumbs after five days of illness, sparking health board concern. Orleans warns against false security as cases rise. Gulf Coast towns report scattered infections and mobilization of patrols and committees to combat the outbreak.
Taft party arrived at Nagasaki and was informed the voyage would leave Kobe at noon for two days then proceed to Yokohama before heading to San Francisco by the 27th. The War Department and Insular Bureau confirmed the route and noted the need to advise on homeward routes for certain officials.
Special cable dispatch reports a man identified as Witzhoff, a dentist once in Manchester, vanished from his Struc Wass district. Portraits published by the Weekly Dispatch prompt testimony from several Jews and Jewish women who recall him. A New York visitor, a Jewess with a dowry, traveled to Germany to fulfill a marriage promise with him.
Berlin reports thirty one fresh cholera cases by noon, signaling improving control though vigilance remains. In Singapore the German cruiser Seeadler, which grounded twelve miles offshore, has been refloated with minimal damage.
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