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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1906
Page
6
Tammany Hall factions post strong opposition to William R Hearst as Buffalo convention nears. Big Tim Sullivan and Murphy maneuver to control delegates while Sulllvans back Sulzer for governor. Hearst managers push for a straight ticket amid independe nce league disruption.
Buffalo talks on Hearst’s nomination as the Democratic candidate show W J Conners still backing Hearst for governor. Murphy says Conners believes Hearst will be nominated by the Buffalo convention but offers no opinion. Independence League in Brooklyn denounces Hearst control at the convention and McCarren negotiates to keep delegates loyal. Major McClellan supporters cheer Tammany Leader Rush joining their camp as Hearst remains the focal point for governor.
Cincinnati police probe the murder of George J. McDonough a Queen City Coal salesman and Sunday school superintendent. He was shot twice by a stranger as he walked with Miss Daisy Wider near the west street bridge after evening services. McDonough died shortly after at City Hospital.
At Sagamore Hill a political luncheon discussed New York State parties with President Roosevelt hosting. James B. Sherman and Timothy L. Woodruff spoke about Republican strategy for governor and party support, amid claims of Roosevelt influence aiding Woodruff in Brooklyn battles. Albert Shaw attended. Woodruff declined to name possible nominees.
Frank Exum colored of Sheridan Ave Anacostia was killed at 7 last night when dragged under a Washington Alexandria and BV Vernon Electric Railway trolley after a dispute with Thomas Ennis of Alexandria. A loaded 38 revolver lay beneath him. Inquest likely morning at the morgue. Police seek Ennis and others. Coroner Nevitt investigates.
Judge Windes ruled the Mueller act constitutional and upheld the city’s power to issue up to 75 million dollars in certificates to acquire and operate Chicago street railways. The ruling dismissed the taxpayers’ complaint for lack of equity and signals an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Hungarian-Americans gather at the National Museum square and march to the Magyar poet Petery and Szechenyi monuments to place wreaths before the unveiling ceremony. Patriotic speeches urged continued love of the fatherland as flowers are laid on Kossuth's tomb.
An 1890s advertisement promotes Humphreys Seventy Seven Cures for grip and colds. It claims early signs like lassitude signal a cold and that a dose of Seventy Seven can prevent or slow the illness, with pellets sold in a pocket vial by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. at William and John Streets, New York.
New York Attorney General Mayer denounces sensational yellow journalism that prejudices criminal trials. He urges pressing newspapers to halt publishin g misleading crime coverage as it harms public welfare and trust in justice. Chicago swells in headlines with matching column design.
Mrs. Victor A. Beaucaire of Hull House Women's Club Chicago reports severe lung trouble from exposure and credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring color and energy. She praises the remedy, claims it supports heart action and overall health, and says she would not be without it.
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