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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1911
Page
5
Desperate women begged to enter the shaft to find husbands and sons as three rescue teams and family members toiled in the Cross Mountain mine near Briceville, Tennessee. Authorities reviewed three possible causes while inspectors reported the mine in excellent condition and rescue efforts continued. A miner credited a dream for saving his life, and Briceville’s troubled mining history underscored the tragedy.
George C Bayless of Binghamton NY president of Bayless Pulp and Paper Company Austin Pa Frederick Hamlin superintendent and Michael Bailey employee face involuntary manslaughter charges over the September 30 dam disaster that killed three miners and others. A committee studying mining safety in the US remains abroad and will report. Red Cross offers aid and sent instructions through Miss Mabel Boardman. Joseph Logan prepared to move on disaster sites Briceville and Knoxville Tennessee.
A Washington District committee chairman questions funding pensions for police and firemen, arguing the city and federal folks rely on these services. He cites history from Civil War era to major fires and inaugurations to show police and fire departments safeguard national and local property and people.
Representative E W Roberts of Massachusetts drafts a federal incorporation measure for the Department of Commerce and Labor bureau of corporations. The act would regulate interstate commerce activities and implement ideas from Judge E H Gary and financiers. Directors could face criminal penalties for charter violations.
In Pavo Georgia a white marshal fatally wounded a Black man after a confrontation over a vice location. A Black man opened fire during the crowding and was killed instantly. Tense fear of another outbreak spreads through the town as both sides organize.
Special cable reports the Rhenny Gazette details an English pilot plot to blow up Wilhelmshaven fortifications. A letter to a Widgrims Haven police officer allegedly contained 18750 from England. A police search uncovered plan details. Organist Freese joins Lutheran Memorial Church after resignations. He will give a twenty minute recital tonight with tenor Ewan Witman and a quartet performing.
A long string of guest names and associated hotels across cities from Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and beyond. The list includes Mr and Mrs Charles B Iria Raleigh Shoreham and Enbitt names alongside various HBB and Willard references, with no clear narrative beyond a roster of visitors and their lodging.
The American Institute of Architects will award George B Post of New York the gold medal near Wednesday at the National Museum in gratitude for sixty years of service. The ceremony features remarks by Taft Jusserand and Smithsonian officials, with a distinguished list of attendees and a reception at the National Museum.
In Trenton the steering committees of Republican senators and assemblymen met to chart the party program for the next legislative session. They proposed a two to three week adjournment after a standard session, then reconvene to act on bills the governor may veto, risking Wilson’s veto power by majority vote.
Surgeon General Stokes warns the Navy Department that every fleet needs a dedicated hospital ship. He cites 14 000 potential patients and 1400 officers and men in the Atlantic fleet, arguing merchant vessels are ill suited as substitutes. He stresses hospital ships are essential to treat the sick and wounded and prevent disease, and he rejects converted hospital ships as inadequate.
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