Dynamite Blast Kills 32 Injures Hundreds in New Jersey Terminal
A massive explosion at a New Jersey Central Terminal killed 32 and injured more than 300. The blast shook buildings as far as 45 miles away, injuring thousands and causing widespread damage including Ellis Island structures and New York stores. Rioting crowds rushed from tall structures amid a bomb rumor following a glass crash in the J. P. Morgan Building. The cause remains unknown as investigators begin inquiries.
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New Jersey dynamite explosion rocks terminal city wide damage
A cargo dynamite blast at Communipaw Jersey City in transit wrecked the Jersey Central terminal. At least thirteen dead, many injured, and extensive property damage across Manhattan, Ellis Island, Brooklyn, and nearby towns. Authorities cite multiple possible causes and note widespread aftershocks felt as far as Long Island and New Jersey.
Known Dead In Explosion At Communipan Pier
Special to The Washington Post lists the known dead from the dynamite blast at Communipaw pier, Central Railroad of New Jersey. Victims include Robert Burnett of Manhattan captain of tugboat John Toohey Jr. Giovanni Moro of Brooklyn aboard schooner Ingrid. Michael Moro cousin of Giovanni. Frank Ackley and Henry Ackley of Jersey City on Katharine W. Capt James Armstrong and Charles Hawkins of Jersey City. Louis Heitzman engineer on Katharine W. James Lundgren cook on Katharine W. Oscar Stolice deckhand on Katharine W. George Edward Trever captain of Katharine W Jersey City. Von Der Brock fireman on Katharine W. The blast occurred 500 feet south of the scene, bodies partially found or in hospital.
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Central Railway of New Jersey
Robert Burnett
Manhattan
John Toohey, Jr
McAllister & Want Towing Company
Suffolk Street
Burnett
City Hospital
Jersey City
Giovanni Moro
Brooklyn
Ingrid
Michael Moro
Giovanni
Argo
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Pleas
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Katharine Whenry Ackley
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Frank
James Armstrong
Whistler
Charles Hawkins
Louis Heitzman
Katharine
James Lundgren
Cook
Oscar Stolice
George Edward Trever
von der Brock
Prominent club leader dies on streetcar
Mrs. Kithe Rose Pepper aged 63, president of the District Federation of Women's Clubs of America, wife of Charles M. Pepper, and longtime Washington clubwoman, died of heart disease on a northbound Fourteenth Street streetcar after dinner with friends. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Kithe Rose Pepper
District’ Federation of Women's Clubs of America
Charles M. Pepper
Recireocity Commission
Charles L. Bliss
Columbia Road
Mrs. Pepper
Thaddeus M. Jones
K Street
Prefers Death to Parting Ends Married Life Drama
Washington Pennsylvania February 1 A 45 year old wealthy retiree John Kelsey killed himself by drinking carbolic acid in his barn after his wife prepared to move his possessions from their home He pleaded for reconciliation but she had left him earlier citing abuse His son who arrived from Indiana found the body as the widow directed men to pack belongings and later collapsed upon learning of the death.
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Washington
John Kelsey
Indiana
Kelsey
English grip on Panama project nears ratification
Feb 1 Colon report notes Panama assembly likely to ratify a contract with Balboa and Pacific Estates Limited of London for a coast to coast railroad dubbed the Darientine. The line would open virgin land, link North and South America, and give Britain a foothold near the canal amid US concern of a growing English influence.
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England
King George Denies Morganatic Marriage Testimony
London February 4 King George V sent a letter regretting he could not testify as Edward F Mylius of the Liberator was convicted of seditious libel over the long circulated tale that the future king married Mary Elizabeth Culme Seymour before his accession. The jury found Mylius guilty with a maximum year’s imprisonment as prosecutors pressed the case that the king acted to protect his wife and child and not the crown.
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Royal Navy
Michael Culme-Seymour
England
Edward F. Mylius
Liberator
Paris
Alverstone
King George
Edward H. James
the Liberator
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Malta
Mary Elizabeth Culme-Seymour
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Rufus Isaacs
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Beyong
Mary
Mohus
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Britannia
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Queen Mary
Lord Alverstone
My~ Hus
Puerto Cortez Falls to Rebel Control Amid Invasion Push
American and British forces occupy Puerto Cortez as insurgent leader Manuel Bonilla moves to seize Tegucigalpa. Gov’t troops evacuate. marines guard the harbor while plans unfold for further advance and a new Honduran government.
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Honduras
Marsnes
Manuel Bonifi
United States
Marietta
Brilliant
Elonduras
Bonilla
Truxilo
la Ceiba
Christ
Mags
Tegucigalpa
Canadian Steamer Princess Adelaide Goes Ashore
A wireless message reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Adelaide ran aground at Appletree Point in a blinding snowstorm. The captain expects to refloat at high tide tomorrow without trouble.
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Appletree Point
Seattle
Wash
Canadian Pacific
Taft Commutes Warren Sentence and Frames Water Plan
President Taft commuted six months in prison and reduced a $1500 fine to $100 for Fred D. Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason, citing ridicule over his violence and mock heroics. He urged civil collection and denied free speech rights to punishment. Taft also approved a federal plan leasing water power sites on public lands, seeking 50 year leases with safeguards to prevent waste and excessive rates.
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Halsey Seeks Glass Seat in Roanoke Candidacy
Roanoke Virginia February Don F P Halsey state senator announces run for Congress in the Sixth district. Incumbent Carter Glass is a United States senator candidate, leaving Halsey out of the senatorial race while serving in the state senate. Visit Florida Now. Seaboard Air Line route details given.
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Carter Glass
United States
Halsey
State Senate
Florida
Seaboard Air Line
Thirty-two Dead by Dynamite Blast
A dynamite blast claims thirty two lives and shocks the city as investigators seek the motive and culprits amid chaotic scenes on the street. Police and dispatches report extensive casualties and a citywide call for calm as the case unfolds.
Taft plans change as Congress faces extra sessions
President Taft cancels most Southern tour engagements except the March 10 address in Atlanta to the Southern Commercial Congress. He weighs an extra session amid Senate disruption over reciprocity with Canada. Gloucester fishermen march on the White House opposing fish protections. Knox to testify as insurgents insist on tariff changes that favor the United States. A note on Jokers in the Plan signals further battles over free trade and lumber. Mat Gee Evans' Honey Boy Minstrels today at 2:15 in the Columbia Theater.
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United States
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Columbia Theater
Woolen tariffs and reciprocity clash at Congressional toast
At the Willard Hotel a Woolen Manufacturers banquet heard Speaker Cannon defend protection and oppose rapid reciprocity with Canada. He warned against hurried legislation, urging a measured approach to the Payne Aldrich tariff alongside calls for a tariff board to provide non political data for Congress. Senator Lodge lauded tariff reform and urged clearer information on imports and exports to settle the tariff question.
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