24 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
Destructive explosion at the Pittsburg Coal Company underground mine near Washington County triggers massive fatalities. Rescue efforts race to reach survivors as officials confirm at least 100 dead and feared over 200, with dozens rescued through smoke and debris despite damaged ventilation and ongoing shift work.
Maurice de Martini testified about a police informant link to bunko schemes. Michael Gallo, jailed in the county and later at San Quentin, admits paying protection money to five detectives, totaling thousands of dollars. He says his gang paid $5 weekly per patrolman, with two $30 payments to his wife through Black Tony since his imprisonment. De Martini and Gallo have been apart for months, denying collusion.
New York April 2 Special Mrs Matilda Wynne known as Matilda Hopkins Oyster Bay washerwoman and scrub woman left an estate of more than 0 000 according to a death tax appraisal filed at Mineola. John Wynnie her husband receives 000 and the remainder goes to seven nephews and three nieces. The estate includes 87 000 in New York and Brooklyn savings banks.
Springfield Ill April 23 United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis surprised Governor Dunne by carrying a clothes basket to the executive mansion to lighten a washerwoman's load. On the way he met an elderly woman bent under a heavy basket and helped her by sharing the burden. At the mansion gate he placed the basket down and paid schoolboys to take it inside, cautioning them to be careful with the clean clothes.
In Ringfield Ohio on April 23, chaos erupted at the opening of the Dr Arthur B. Smith murder trial when women surged through doors, injuring a bailiff. The defense won a question on the act causing Mrs Florence Smith's death, and the court barred the second heart as evidence amid testimony on myocarditis.
Mrs Callie Applebaum stands accused of killing Jerome A Applebaum a Chicago traveling man. His body was found February 25 in his hotel apartment from three bullet wounds. Inquest testimony cited a quarrel the night before. Jury selection incomplete.
Bryan himself travels to engage with Japanese authorities to resolve a diplomatic dispute. Solons report progress and anticipate a formal resolution following direct talks.
President Wilson directed Secretary Bryan to join Governor Johnson and California legislators in drafting a law on alien land ownership that fits treaty obligations with Japan. Bryan will depart for Sacramento, aiming to find the wisest solution with California officials and both state houses and the governor endorsing the plan.
Grand jury in Los Angeles opens an inquiry into the alleged deaths of over forty young girls tied to white slavers. Millionaire George H. Bixby remains at large as detectives search for him. his family denies jurisdiction claims. Attorney E. J. Fleming and Mrs. Josie Rosenburg face pandering charges as the probe proceeds.
In Washington on April 23 the House opened debate on the Underwood tariff bill. Speaker Oscar Underwood argued it would relieve the nation with lower rates and cheaper living costs while criticizing protective tariffs. Gardner of Massachusetts warned Republicans and Keily of the Progressive party faulted the bill and called for a nonpartisan tariff commission.
Washington April 23 Plans for a one hundred thousand dollar endowment fund were discussed to support the General Federation of Women’s Clubs work. Mrs W B James of St Joseph Mo chaired the Endowment Committee meeting and Mrs Percy V Pennybacker of Austin Tex spoke as president. Delegates toured Mt Vernon during a break as sessions focused on public health.
News from London reports the fall of Scutari to Montenegro provoking jubilation in allied capitals led by Belgrade. Austria-Hungary pushes for Montenegro evacuation while urging a swift international mandate or force to secure Albanian territory. The Ambassadorial conference in London convened to discuss peace talks as Prime Minister Asquith expresses cautious optimism about a near goal.
In Pittsburg on April 23, most city students stayed home amid a strike against Superintendent Heeter. Police guarded schools as children gathered. authorities warned truancy charges against nonattending pupils if they remain away tomorrow.
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