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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
1
A boiler tube exploded on the flagship cruiser Tennessee causing the deaths of four sailors and injuries to ten others. Rear Admiral Sebree narrowly escaped the blast as the incident halted operations aboard the ship.
A list of naval explosion incidents with locations and casualty figures includes Missouri Pensacola Florida April 15 1904 thirty killed ten injured United States Navy yards Teague Island Philadelphia December 15 1904 three killed seven injured Maccachusetts Culebra Island January 17 1903 six killed three injured Iowa Pensacola Florida April 9 1903 three and five injured Six ty six killed seventy four injured
An accident near Annapolis Maryland today killed eight people and injured fifteen to twenty as two Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway cars collided head on. Most victims were Baltimore residents, including the general manager’s three year old daughter and several workers. The wreck occurred during a naval graduation period with many passengers en route to the academy events.
Hempstead Long Island June 5 Special A slight change for the better in the condition of O H P Belmont was reported tonight Though still critically ill following yesterday's appendicitis operation the physicians are encouraged Dr A J McCosh remained with the patient last night The operation proved successful but peritonitis developed Mr Belmont's heart action grew exceedingly weak and it was feared he would die immediately Dr Lanehart is with Mr Belmont tonight.
London reports 210000 pounds of American meat moved by fast steamer to New York due to U S shortage. Chicago buyers say Union Stock Yards receipts are light while dressed beef prices rise amid tightening supplies. Beef on the hoof brings the highest prices since 1906 as demand grows after financial strain.
In India unrest grows as bombs reportedly found in Punjab before Rev. R. Vinton and colleagues departed for the United States. Vinton notes anarchistic literature fuels discontent amid mounting tensions. Transcripts from Boston June indicate widespread unease among missionaries.
The federal government filed seven bills of equity and seven petitions for mandamus against major coal carrying railroads including the Pennsylvania Reading Central of New Jersey Delaware Lackawanna & Western Delaware & Hudson Erie and Lehigh Valley. The action tests the constitutionality of the commodities clause effective May 1 and will be argued on June 16 in U S court Philadelphia.
Mrs Edward F Croker wife of New York Fire Department chief and her daughter were thrown from a carriage when a spirited horse ran away at Good Ground Long Island. Mrs Croker suffered severe bruises and was taken home after care. Miss Croker had only slight scratches.
Dr. Lewis Morris United States navy surgeon stationed at the torpedo station Newport R I was arrested for speeding on West Drive returning from a Delaware Water Gap trip with his wife and a mechanic. After bail he continued, the car rolled over at Toll Gate Hill near Greenwich pinning him and injuring his companions.
Social church services will open at Hyde Park Reformed Church in East Orange New Jersey on Sunday at 6 30 pm. Cars may be used to listen from the vehicle and cigars will not be furnished though smokers are not barred. The Rev Frederick B Pullam leads on Whittlesey avenue and Wilcox Place church lawn.
Andrew Connelly aged five of 2438 Eighth avenue was saved from a vehicle by Edward J. Bassett of 319 East 191st street who leapt into the path and hurled the boy aside. Bassett was struck and lacerated, the auto driven by Dr. W Walter of 838 Lexington avenue. the driver was not arrested. Bassett and the boy were returned to their homes.
Leaders of the Ice Cream Sandwich Makers Union report cooperation from children buyers and pushcart vendors. Agents address meetings and win promises to purchase only from union labeled boxes, a concept popular with young listeners amid a summer planning note for Tribune readers.
The Board of Estimate authorized issuing $30,000 in corporate stock to fund two investigations into the Blackwell's Island Bridge safety. Engineers Boller & Hodge and Professor William Burr will be paid $10,000 each to conduct independent examinations. The move follows reports of structural weakness and calls for expert testing to allay public concern.
North Adams pilot N. M. Arnold and Italian army officer C. De Angelis Frua reported four rifle shots fired at their balloon over Poestenkill New York. Bullets did not hit the bag or car. The craft departed North Adams at 9 39 am and landed Greenbush near Troy at 12 30 pm after drifting east into New York.
James Lald dine, van driver, plunged 150 feet down the Palisades opposite Yonkers while hauling a furniture load. The van and three horses slid over rocks, killing vehicle and scouring furniture. Lald dine was unconscious with head injuries and taken by launch to Yonkers, later at St. Joseph's Hospital under care for possible internal injuries.
Patrolman Hagerty observed three men enter a vacant Broadway 110th street lot and dig a hole. They dumped stolen jewelry into the hole and covered it. One man, named John Garland of Decatur avenue Bronx, was captured after two fled. Items recovered include multiple gold pieces, a silver cup, and a marked gold pin.
Six boys under thirteen were arrested in Harlem for burglary at No. 25 West 125th street, a sporting goods shop owned by L Davega & Co. Detectives McManus and Thompson say the youths slid down a wire, pointed revolvers, and were frisked at the station with revolvers, sweaters, running shoes and athletic gear found on them. Suspects named: Kirk Schaffer, Robert McGarry, Howard Powley, Theodore Seamon, George Tecko, and Isador Brown, with listed addresses.
London reports reveal Lord Tweedmouth, Lord President of the Council, is in a sudden nervous breakdown. He is ordered to rest in the country and may not return to the House of Lords or write a resignation letter. A commission will cover his duties until the session ends and a cabinet reconstruction follows.
The Republican National Committee seated the Taft delegation from Alabama and two Taft supporters from Arkansas amid minimal opposition. Theo delegates and proxies were accepted, boosting Taft momentum while opponents protested unsuccessfully. Talks focus on Louisiana and Hitchcock leadership as possible national chairmanship rises.
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