29 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
1
Frances Belmont, once a member of the Florodora sextet, marries Lord Ashburton in Paris. After engagement he places her in a French convent for training to play mistress of a vast estate and leader of London fashion.
In Pomeroy on September 29 a private Middleport Tank Bank collapsed leaving the public’s money unaccounted for amid reports of missing funds. The brief notes the institution’s failure and the ensuing concern over depositor protection and local economic impact.
Middleport Ohio reports large bank deposits totaling about 115000 amid a bank crisis. The bank president B C Fox is away and officials have not issued a statement on the bank condition. An earlier cash haul of 3000 was found in the vault tied to the accounts.
A tropical hurricane for 48 hours battered Mobile Alabama causing up to sixty deaths, two houses damaged, and a full 3 million dollar property loss. Bay waters surged seven feet into the city as 90 mph winds shattered docks, boats, and churches.
Pensacola faces devastation from the worst hurricane in memory with extensive damage to the city and harbor. Dozens of ships wrecked or driven ashore, many vessels lost, and widespread destruction to buildings, crops, and supplies. Grounded vessels, fires, and looting threaten recovery efforts.
In Norristown Walter Johnson of Salem New Jersey wed Amanda McClain of Norristown. Half an hour later she returned to the clerk demanding annulment claiming he drank, would not sign, and her refusal to stay with a drinker. Clerk said annulment must wait for divorce. The bride insisted she cannot remain with a drinker.
Unrest in Cuba fuels American intervention as Secretary Taft proclaims provisional authority and 2600 US marines land after President Palma refuses to withdraw. Liberal leaders warn of clashes while Congress debates the resignation of Palma and his cabinet. The scene closes with the fading Cuban flag aboard the restless capital.
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