03 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
1
A report suggests the Bangor incident was accidental rather than external. Authorities continue to investigate the blast’s origin as they assess structural factors and internal conditions that could have caused the explosion. No definitive cause has been announced.
Rear Admiral George W. Melville maintains the Maine was destroyed by an internal accident, not Spanish action. He cites his 1902 letter and naval expert views, arguing Spain sought peace and would not risk war. The piece notes ongoing wreck pumping set for June 15 to determine the explosion’s cause.
Mrs. Robert I foyle of USS Coke street is reported missing after leaving a note to her husband saying they cannot get along and not to look for her, claiming she is not going away with someone else. Boyle, who found the note, says the couple have grown estranged since she began working in a restaurant, and she later told police headquarters of the report.
Richard Whalen, 41, of Hartford, drowned while swimming in the Connecticut River yesterday. Though a good swimmer, he is believed to have been seized by cramps. His body was recovered. He leaves a widow.
A barn on Willow Street owned by Samuel Welinsky in New Britain burned early this morning after 1 o clock. Loss estimated at 1,500 with total damages around 4,500. The barn held several tons of hay and five draft horses. three were rescued but two others burned severely and are expected to die.
Collier's Weekly in New York faces a $500,000 lawsuit from William R Hearst over an article claiming that $1,000 could indirectly buy an editorial by Arthur Brisbane. Collier says Hearst will not bring the case to trial.
Duffalo June 8 The Northwest a million dollar passenger steamer of the Northern Steamship Company plying between here and Duluth sank in the Blackwell canal after interior fire. Damage is estimated at 750000 with spontaneous combustion blamed. Flames spotted at 430 and three fireboats poured water, the vessel became a mass of flames within minutes.
Representative Hill labels a proposed wool bill as a measure to reduce wool rather than tariff protection. The debate frames the issue as economic policy versus industry support.
Representative J J Hill of Connecticut denounces the wool bill as a political proposition not intended to become law. He argues the measure would destroy domestic wool markets, favor foreign fabric imports, and cost about 23 000 American workers jobs in the wool and fabric industries.
Ansonia June 3 Deputy United States Marshal William Parmalee of this city is receiving congratulations on a four year reappointment to serve under United States Marshal Sid Hawley of Bridgeport the former Fairfield county sheriff who has just been named to the marshalship Parmalee is regarded as a highly skilled officer in government service and has served for years
Cananea Sonora June 3 Red Lopes once jailed for alleged treachery to American interests while commanding a garrison at Agua Prieta has been put to death. Guards transporting him to a prison delivered his serape and sombrero to Gen Lomell after his capture. Lopes’s mother asked for her son and was shown the items as proof of his fate.
Judge Carl Foster of Bridgeport city court allowed Henry Streenstein, prosecuting liquor agent, fees totaling 5380 in connection with 53 recent excise law violations. The statute permits a $10 fee per conviction, and the decision was handed down yesterday.
All injured in the New Haven Derby trolley line crash on Memorial Day are reported improving at Grace and St. Raphael's hospitals. Charles Halliman remains in precarious condition, but officials expect recovery for the others with little fear of lasting harm.
New York reports the Victoria, a famed hotel in Midtown Manhattan, has been sold for about 8 million dollars. Owners Lady Paget and John S. Melcher sold the block front on Twenty seventh Street from Fifth Avenue to Broadway to the Johnson Kahn syndicate led by George F Johnson and Leopold Kahn. The sale signals a torn down upgrade to a large commercial building replacing the Victoria.
St. Petersburg reports ongoing clashes in Southern China with heavy casualties in Kwang Tung. Three hundred rebels are said dead in one battle as loyalist troops suffer losses. Rebels allegedly reorganizing and aiming to establish a provincial republic amid anti-Manchu sentiment.
In South Norwalk on June 3 a gas oven exploded at Charles Holzham’s bakery, blowing out lower windows and setting the building on fire. Baker Philip Wentzleman suffered severe burns to arms face and head but is reported not in serious condition at a local hospital. The cause of the gas ignition remains undetermined and property loss is estimated at $1000.
Derby June 38 The body of Terrell of this town drowned in Lake Wollaston on Memorial Day was found floating near River Park last night at 9 50 after the lake was dynamited yesterday afternoon. He was 28 and was thrown into the lake when a canoe overturned. Joseph Donavan swam to shore safely. Terrell, believed to have cramps, was considered a good swimmer. His mother two brothers and a sister survive.
Maurice Jin right, a Steamfitters union agent, confessed to shooting William Gentleman in a saloon on May 22, denying responsibility for the killings of Vincent Altman and Bernard Malloy. He blamed a personal quarrel and absolved labor union officers, saying the murders arise from jurisdictional fights between the junior steam fitters and plumbers unions.
October 1 marked the call by President De la Barra for a successor to Porfirio Diaz. The move signals a pivotal moment in Mexican politics as political actors, parties, and citizens respond to the forthcoming leadership transition.
Mexico City June 3 By decree Provisional President de la Barra orders a special presidential election for October 1 electors to pick a Diaz successor on October 5 Governors must define electoral districts using the 1910 census Madero Jr is the only assured candidate Bernardo Reyes looms as a formidable rival with plots and rumors surrounding him De la Barra indicated cautious support for open elections as the first genuine vote in over thirty years Reactions include clubs honoring Madero and the Serdan family revolt memory with significant civic interest
The police reported they had not heard from Nora Boyle, who left a note to her husband and four children saying they could not get along and asking not to be searched. She insisted she had not run off with another person and urged the family to be good to the boys and think kindly of her.
Atlanta lawyer T. B. Felder proposes either a duel with South Carolina Governor Cole Blease or paying the expense of a libel suit should Blease sue him. The quarrel stems from a personal feud. In other notes, Mrs. Alexander White, once divorced from her husband, marries A R White in Hamilton. A doctor in Detroit cites a test for skull fractures based on toe and ankle movement. Detroit reports a market in baby girls and boys based on eye color and price, under a charity umbrella. Chicago notes record beer consumption for May, with Torreón relief aid from Chinese groups. Alberta scouts capture two holdup men after a police chief murder. Chicago also reports a cat “meow” fund for a neighbor’s cat case.
George W. Vanderbilt sold 20,000 acres of his Pisgah forest to J. S. Silverstein and partners. They plan fifteen miles of railway from Bozman, a tanning acid plant, and possibly a pulp mill. Price undisclosed but above 500000 dollars. Vanderbilt paid about eight dollars per acre fifteen years ago for the 120000 acres.
Kansas City Mo June 3 A temporary restraining order to dissolve the Kansas City Fruit and Produce Exchange as an alleged Food Trust may be sought from Judge A I Vans special commissioner based on testimony by J Hurst a member who admitted eggs are stored to prop up prices He said merchants strive to sell produce for as much as possible and to benefit from spring and summer supplies while consumers bear the bills
Pasquale Lorando, 19, was run over by a freight train in New Haven on June 3, resulting in both legs severed. Doctors at the hospital expressed little hope for his recovery.
Connecticut Knights of Columbus delegates gathered in New Haven to plan policy for the upcoming national convention in Detroit this August. Attending were State Deputy William J. Mulligan and other officers and incorporators from New Haven, Derby, Thompsonville, and Stamford Springs.
The New York cotton market opened steady three to eight points higher. Prices shown for July 1570, August 517 18, September 1367 68, October 1824 25, December 13138 14, January 13138 14, and March 1321 22.
Stock market opens with broad gains in New York on June 3 as the general list climbs above yesterday’s final close. Traders show mixed in early dealings while notable names push higher amid steady demand and investor optimism.
The head of the Steel Trust asserts they backed Morgan during the 1907 crisis and that President Roosevelt tacitly approved, while stating government control of corporations is needed even to fix prices. He also discusses Gates and Tennessee Coal and Iron Company coercion claims.
In Washington on June 3 Judge Elbert H. Gary answered John W. Gates, detailing Morgan’s alleged offers to buy Tennessee Coal & Iron and loaning $1 2 million against United States Steel bonds. He argued for public publicity and government control, warning that the Sherman act may not fully curb monopolistic power and urging stricter supervision of corporations.
Elbert H. Gary told the Stanley Steel Trust committee that United States Steel backed J. Pierpont Morgan to avert a disastrous sale in 1907. He recounted briefing Roosevelt and Secretary Root on plans to acquire Tennessee Coal & Iron at a price above value and urged government restraint. He urged public oversight of corporations and described the steel industry's search for a middle course between Sherman Act limits and cutthroat competition.
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