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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1906

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Explosion on Kearsarge Kills Six Off Cuba Coast

A naval accident on board the USS Kearsarge near Guantanamo Cuba Friday killed six crewmembers including turret officer Lieut. John Milton Hudgins. Injured are Lieut. Joseph W Graeme and Seaman William King among others. Aboard the ship, unused powder detonated during target practice, causing a catastrophic explosion. details and condolences were issued by Captain Winslow and Secretary Bonaparte. The dead include Hudgins Norberg Haegely Thorson Koester Athey. The accident led to swift isolation of the event and inquiries into accountability. A funeral train to Annapolis is noted for April 2.

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Kearsarge dispatch reports seven dead and eight seriously hurt

Guantanamo Cuba April 14 news on the battle ship Kearsarge says two officers and five men were killed and fourteen injured, eight seriously, from the Friday intrusion. Bodies will be buried in the Naval Cemetery as the injured receive care. Names and kin listed for the fallen, with details on naval careers and where they served. A second section recalls the Missouri disaster and notes the fleet’s target-practice record before the accident.

Guantanamo Cuba United States Kearsarge Culebra Island Naval Pensacola Atlantic America Mada America Navy Washington Vans Theores

Gorky Dispute Over Wife Feuds With Immigrant Officials

Maxim Gorky and his companion, reported as Mme Gorky, caused a stir in New York when officials questioned whether she is his wife. Gorky defended the marriage, calling the article slander and demanding fair treatment. The couple stayed at a Wilshire residence as investigators weighed credibility and possible deportation if immorality or misrepresentation was proven.

New York Maxim Gorky City Mme Gorky Thia Russia Gorky Today Vo Wifa Mme Gorky America Mmne Gorky Gorky Mark Hwan William Dean Howells Robert Hunter Tas Day Haywells Ting Corky Belle Claire H ' Gaplora Wilshire Ninety-thtra Street Wilshire United Washington Gorky Ji Ifac

Gorkys Wife Remains Devoted Amid Turmoil

St Petersburg reports Mme An Freieva a renowned Russian actress remains devoted to Maxim Gorky as divorce not yet granted. Despite alleged severed ties with Mme Andreleva Gorky, she supports him and their two children. Gorky’s release from fortress custody followed by meetings with An Andreleva noted. Mitchell Will Not Meet Gorky in New York due to workload.

St Petersburg Mme Anfreieva Maxim Gorky United States Russia Gorky Ita Mme Gorky Vime Ancheleva Mme Andreleva St Peter and St Paul Ries Mme Andrie Mitchell New York John Mitchell Tinted Mine Workers of America

Nomination for Congress in Indiana Twelfth District

Clarence C. Gilliams of LaGrange was nominated by Indiana Republicans to fill the unexpired term of N W Gilbert who has resigned to become a judge in the Philippine Islands The nomination was made at Fort Wayne Indiana on April 14 1922 and related notes mention New Orleans excursion tickets for a Confederate Veterans reunion on April 22.

Indiana Clarence ¢. Gilliams N. W. Gilbert Fort Weyne Ind Clarence C. Gilliams la Grange Twelfth Congress Newman V. Gilbert Philippine Islands New Orleans Confederat Veterans’ Reunion

Emperor consolidates finances with new finance committee

St Petersburg April 15 an imperial ukase creates a committee of finance to decide all loan matters and national credit, curbing parliamentary control. Emperor Nicholas stays at Tsarskoe Selo as cabinet ministers attend Easter services. no cabinet developments noted. Cassini named privy councillor, Bakhmeteff to Japan promoted.

Ukase Committee of Finance Winter Palace St Petersburg Nicholas Christ Tsarskoe-Selo Uaster Count Witte Dumage Count Cassim America M Bakhmeert Japan Mary Beale Washington Order of St. Andrew Tg Ag Lsboi Lewel Wau Anandd

Murder near North River tied to Glasgow man

A body found in the North River near West Fifty-first Street may indicate murder and robbery. The deceased is believed to be Henry Juniper of Glasgow, Scotland, found with two blank Glasgow Bank checks and fine clothing suggesting prosperity. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.

Glasgow New York North River West Fifty-first Street Henry Juniper Scotland Bank of Glasgow Acritelis

Trampled Panic at Easter Service Kills Four at St Ludmilla Church

Chicago April 14. During an Easter Eve service at St Ludmilla's Roman Catholic Church a false cry of fire led to a panicked crush. A crowd of about 400 mostly women and children rushed toward exits. joists broke and debris fell as panicked worshippers competed to flee. Four died and several were seriously injured, including five year old Bessia Lisak.

Chicago St Ludmilla’s Roman Catholic Church Twentyfourth Street Albany Avenue Emma Nattka Lillie Cunat Barbara Nrerrmanuce Kate Kanue Bessia Lisak Albert Ghevak Mrg Annie Sofiak Father Farmk Troché Womer Kani Tages

Mob Burns Two Negroes After Jail Riot in Springfield

Mob of 2 000 destroys Sheriff’s house and frees Horace Dunpan and Copeland. They are hanged on the Goddess of Liberty statue at the courthouse and roasted over a fire watched by about 3 000 bystanders. Accusations involve an assault on Mabel Ricards. other victims identified as Miss Edwards and Cooper. Police and deputies overwhelmed. no solid evidence against the condemned men.

Springfield Lynders Sheriff's House Horace Dunpan Im Copeland Uberty Mabel Ricards Cooper Edwards Fe Woods Duncan Copeland Sounty Huncan

Historic Washington Daily Index of News and Features

A condensed newspaper index lists sections and topics for an issue, including politics, society, sport, editorial content, and illustrated features. It references names such as Warren Keifer, McClellan, and Hearst, and outlines sections on foreign affairs, crime, religion, and local society.

Gorky Cassini Hearst McClellan Coal Jones Skuchener Vesuvius Warren Keifer Safopard Washington Bell Jamestown Russa DAR Army and Navy Royel Wall Street Potomac Tennessee George Ale Egypt Toro At Poker Salvation Army Lass Woman's Automobile Club Ward Love Tabernacle T—Erie Chiliren Bryan Moro Country Illustrated

Tragic aeroplane kite crash injures New York attorney

Israel Ludlow, a young New York attorney and aeronaut, plunged about two feet as a large kite and aeroplane assembly failed. He suffered severe injuries including a crushed lower spine and paralysis, rushed to Richmond then New York for specialist care while his mother and pilot traveled with him.

Washington Post Jacksonville Pia Israel Ludlow New York Ludlow Charles K Hanniton Richmond Hamilton

Greene and Gaynor moved to Macon jail for safekeeping

Savannah dispatch reports Judge Speer ordered Greene and Gaynor transferred from Savannah to Macon under U S district attorney motion for safekeeping until the twenty day period expires before their transfer to the Federal prison at Atlanta. They left tonight with United States marshal George White and deputies. court adjourned and officers proceeded to Macon.

Greene Gaynor Savannah Atlantia United States

Figures the Man With Mage Rake at Cornerstone Laying

A large crowd gathers at the cornerstone ceremony as figures discuss a progressive tax on fortunes and government supervision of corporations engaged in interstate business. The event coincides with grand lodge masone ceremonies at a house office site.

Grand Lodge

Roosevelt On Progressive Tax And Interstate Commerce

Roosevelt argues for a progressive tax on fortunes beyond a threshold and for national supervision over interstate corporations. He views railway rate legislation as a step toward controlling corporate wealth, aiming justice for the public while not malicing the wealthy.

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Roosevelt Speaks at Cornerstone Laying in Washington

President Roosevelt spoke to 5,600 officials and citizens at the cornerstone ceremony for the new House of Representatives office building. He attacked sensational writers, urged rate legislation, and proposed an inheritance tax to curb wealth fortunes. The event drew Speaker Cannon, Vice President Fairbanks, Mrs Roosevelt, and many dignitaries as crowds filled windows and balconies.

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