24 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
1
Rome reports the Pope able to rise from bed and sit up briefly while improving from illness. The Vatican notes indicate his spirits are lifting as better weather aids recovery and doctors confirm satisfactory progress.
A town resident complains of a noisy, impatient neighbor and requests a calmer home environment. The note describes a desire for a cleaner, safer space with reliable heat and less coal use. Local authorities advised patience and practical steps.
The Duchess of Connaught wife of the Governor General of Canada and aunt to King George has not been well in the past twenty four hours per a bulletin from her attending surgeon She had been reported improving after an operation two weeks ago Philadelphia Reports 348 847 Dwelling Houses and 277 48 Buildings of all kinds in city totals New Postmaster for Mauch Chunk William R Kreider has been confirmed by the Senate for the postmastership and will receive his commission once bond is signed
Washington Pa April 24 report says at least 100 men dead with more missing after a colossal blast at the Pittsburgh Coal Co mine along the Monongahela river. Rescue teams battled gas and smoke as crews from other mines joined the effort. only 36 of 300 workers were rescued, with hopes fading for the left side of the mine where hundreds more remained.
New York reports John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, appointed labor commissioner despite Tammany Hall resistance. The piece notes Mitchell’s coal strike history, past ties to Theodore Roosevelt, and controversy over his Democratic stance and potential vice presidential bids. It also recounts dramatic mine disaster survivals and the peril faced by workers, including the rescue of T Holmes and deaths among miners.
Chicago April 24 Jack Johnson the negro pugilist was fined 7000 by Judge Carpenter after charges of smuggling a $2000 necklace were dropped and he pleaded to concealing from federal officials that he had the jewelry. The necklace was forfeited to the government likely to be sold at auction. Johnson is set to be tried on charges of stating the Mann white clave jaw puts blarre on sheriff.
Miss Bertha Hummel Patrick twenty six former wife of Taylor City, arrested for murder of her father George Hummel. Coroner ruled death a murder after body exhumed. Witnesses include her brother Manard Hummel and Mrs Wolfe. Police traced pistol purchase to Chicago firm amid town division over case.
In Brussels on April 24 the socialist workers celebrate a key victory in the suffrage strike. King Albert reportedly urged policy change against aristocratic voting, signaling possible ending of plural voting and extension of male suffrage to all with voting qualifications. The potential rise of Socialists to power in a few years is noted.
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