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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans reaches Magdalena Bay two days early for target practice and drills after a 13,000 mile voyage from Hampton Roads. The fleet plans a San Francisco return after tests with awards and trophies for gunnery excellence.
Washington March 12 The Navy Department announces Admiral Evans fleet will anchor inside Magdalena Bay on March 12 after an 11 day 20 hour voyage from Callao. The fleet is in good condition and ready for service within one day. Target practice to begin once range is established amid satisfaction at the smooth voyage and disciplined seamanship. Continued on seventh page.
Fire Commissioner Hugh Bonner died at 12 30 am at his home 636 West End avenue after a brief illness from Brights disease and pneumonia. Born 1839 he served 39 years in the uniform force rising from volunteer ranks to chief and later built the Manila fire service before returning as deputy commissioner.
Michael C Padden, Water Register, charged Sing Sing Prison with stealing unmetered water for two decades via an hidden 8 inch pipe between two metered 6 inch lines. Report and drawings show about 150000 gallons daily, valued at 50 000 to 100 000 yearly. Calls for pitometer test and possible contract termination to recover arrears.
Paris reports Anna Gould sailed to New York aboard the Adriatic using a false name to safeguard her children from Count Boni de Castellane. The count believed the Kronprinz Wilhelm carried them, while a legal fracas involving Prince Helie de Sagan escalated with forged letters and a stolen passport title.
A racing car driven by Vance Shearer of New York and carrying five Yale students struck and killed John J. Lynch, eleven, at Chapel and East streets in New Haven. Shearer was held on 14 dollars bail. Passengers listed include Frederick Bellamy, Frederick Murray Jr, Arthur Whitehill, Thomas Hooker, Sidney Overall.
The Tribune Bureau notes that with Congress set to act on Lodge resolutions, the United States may authorize President to use necessary force if Venezuela under Castro refuses to meet stated demands. Historical reference recalls 1858 Paraguay crisis, Bowlin mission, and fleet deployment to enforce arbitration and redress for attacks on American interests.
General J F Frederique of Hayti a veteran of two insurrections arrived in New York from St Thomas recounting treachery by detective Hallen who lured him north learned secrets and informed the Haitian minister in Washington. Arms seizure by U S agents followed Hallen's return to the West Indies and Frederique voiced renewed hope for Hayti's uprising against Nord Alexis while disclosing a critical Firmin letter denying a Roosevelt complicity in insurrection.
Henry W. Scheeler sues the city for 20100 damages after a Health Department car reportedly struck Mrs. Agnes Scheeler on December 6 19 injuring her with alleged resulting death. City defense argues Health Department acts under state authority and the city cannot be held liable for accidents by officials in discharge of duties.
The Federal Court of Appeals ruled that Captain Kirkman of the United States Army, currently serving at Leavenworth Military Prison, must finish his sentence.
In Denver on March 12 Giuseppe Alia was found guilty of first degree murder for the February 3 killing of Father Leo Heinrichs at St Elizabeths Church. The jury imposed the death penalty.
An Anglo American syndicate led by J P Morgan & Co and including William Grace Co Baring Brothers and the Anglo South American Bank bought a Chilean nitrate field for 2 5 million pounds. The deal covers the field railway port and factories at Port Coloso near Antofagasta. Production is managed by the Combinacion Salitrera and Chilean output is rising toward 50 million quintals this year.
Michael Higgins died in a fire on the third floor of No 688 Tenth Avenue, where he shared a tenement with Michael Naughton. Thomas Culman was severely burned. Mrs Naughton, her three children, and two other boarders escaped. The blaze's origin remains unknown in a five story, sixteen family residence.
St Louis March 12 Resolutions in Missouri 11th and 12th district Republican conventions endorse New York Governor Charles E Hughes for President and instruct delegates to support him at Chicago while Roosevelt’s administration is praised. Delegates in the 11th district are unbound while 12th district delegates are instructed for Hughes. Prior Feb 21 conventions had Taft supporters.
Professor Alexander Graham Bells Red Wing achieved a first heavier than air public flight in America. F W Baldwin piloted for Lt Selfridge lifting about ten feet then gliding 319 feet at 25 to 30 mph before a tail failure prompted repairs. The craft weighed 560 pounds with a 40 horsepower eight cylinder engine and two 6 foot 2 inch propeller blades.
John W. Munson a Civil War veteran and chief of staff to Colonel Mosby died suddenly in East Meadow from heart disease at sixty one. He formerly lived in Virginia owned a barge stock farm, moved to East Williston three years ago, and leased a thousand acre stock farm at East Meadow. He leaves a wife and six children.
Four stockholders demand the Union Pacific Board start proceedings to reclaim about 326 million dollars alleged to have been gained by directors selling railroad stock to the company. They name Harriman Rogers Stillman and others, citing Illinois Central and Railroad Securities deals. Harriman declines comment, counsel Leonard Wallstein vows action to force disclosures and potential suits, detailing projected profits and asserting directors must disgorge unlawfully earned profits.
Hartford telegraph report notes Henry Robinson Buck and Lewis A. Storrs among stockholders backing a formal demand on Union Pacific directors. Buck is a civil engineer and Storrs an attorney. Storrs has about 145 shares and says Hartford contributed little but was involved in preparation.
Queenstown report announces the Mauretania’s record breaking eastward voyage, arriving at 4 14 p m off Daunts Rock after 5 days and 2 minutes, 2903 knots total, average 24 42 knots, beating its prior mark. Cunard notes compare Lusitania and Kaiser Wilhelm I records.
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