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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
1
The president makes a public defense of the navy to answer critics and reassure citizens. He argues the United States is strong but lacks ship quantity, and that adding vessels would improve fighting efficiency based on Russo Japanese War lessons. Critics who never commanded a ship are refuted.
The article argues the American Navy is not inferior to foreign fleets. It asserts superior ship quality and increasing numbers, says training and professionalism are unmatched, and that only battle testing will reveal true value. It cites officers’ opinions as weighty against uninformed critics.
A fragmentary report describes a public display at Sloan's To-day, with a focus on national resilience and critique of wartime rhetoric. It notes a collection on view at 1807 st and urges visitors to inspect the ongoing exhibit, emphasizing patriotic themes and reflective commentary.
The New Duchess is reported to have wed the Duke de Chauines in a union described by friends as a pure love match. Attendees noted a $9,000 settlement from the duchess’s father, Interborough Railroad president, while the duke’s fortune is listed at 299,000 francs. Paul Cravath, counsel for Interborough, attended the ceremony and commented on the reported details.
Three masked bandits robbed the Granite Falls Bank of Caldwell County North Carolina seizing about 4700 dollars and locking cashier W G Whisnant in the vault for roughly fifteen hours before escaping. The crime, committed Saturday evening and discovered Sunday morning, suited as a bold act in a small town where the bank kept Saturday hours for workers.
Marion Grey a.k.a. Marion Grey pursued a scheme via the Searchlight Club promising a wealthy and good looking wife to William Grable of Dearborn Missouri. The jury found her guilty of using the mails to defraud and she faces reform school imprisonment or both, with sentencing set after March. Grable testified he believed in the arrangement but felt deceived about finances and appearance.
Two men drowned from the tug Annie R Woo en route from Newport to Fort Greble Newport Rhode Island February 16. One in Marine uniform and the other in civilian clothes are believed missing after a fall from the vessel during a dispute onboard. Private Benjamin G son of Representative Halvor Steenerson of Minnesota and Marine McIntosh are named as the drowned men with police investigating accident homicide or self inflicted death. Skipper Rich reports the two jumped overboard without warning while some crew say both were sober. Steenerson a popular Private and son of a Minnesota congressman had enlisted October 24 19. Steenerson and McIntosh had been aboard with Olsen and Kruger and planned to sail to Fort Adams or Dutch Island Harbor. The coat identified as Steenersons is at the Newport police station.
United States Senator Latimer of South Carolina was taken to Providence Hospital after an early morning operation for appendicitis. Doctors reported his condition as serious and said the procedure revealed another serious condition. Surgeon Dr. George Vaughan performed the operation and found complications beyond appendicitis.
In Williamsport Maryland on February 14 the Potomac River near Williamsport stood about twenty five feet above normal. Overnight the rise averaged fifteen inches per hour. By evening the surge slowed and the river was nearly at a standstill, signaling a easing flood situation for the town.
Financier Charles W Morse, promoter of the ice trust and coastwise liner merger, was arrested in his Etruria state room as the ship reached Quarantine. He faced two indictments for grand larceny involving a 160000 note and a 20000 bond, posted bail, and claimed innocence while denying flight. The arrest followed detectives’ surprise appearance with a bench warrant, as Morse faced authorities in New York while reporters and lawyers observed.
Massive flooding rivers threaten Pittsburg and Steubenville as a 30 foot bank breach floods thousands of cellars and streets. Reports cite millions in damage, evacuations, disrupted rail lines, and widespread hardship with no mass deaths, while relief efforts and warnings curb further tragedy.
There was no change yesterday in the condition of Crosby S. Noyes editor in chief of the Star who is ill and resting in Pasadena California. Information came by telegram from Thomas C Noyes who accompanied his father. Theodore W. Noyes associate editor left yesterday to join family at his bedside.
Baltimore rumors say Mgr Denis J. O Connell rector of Catholic University may assist Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore after December term ends. He would be named titular bishop of Sebaste by Cardinal Gibbons in April, with potential assignment to a diocese and possible succession to Cardinal Gibbons as archbishop.
Special to The Washington Post New York February 16 a tired horse pulling car 102 ran amok through a cafe on Avenue B causing six injuries. Patrons including women fled as the animal charged smashing a plate glass window and trampling a man aged seventy. Victims Aaron Risener Max Seicher Annie Seigel John Tuckson and two others were hurt while the proprietor’s wife fainted.
Cover lists include naval defense remarks by Admiral Converse, a bank robbery case titled Masked Yen Rob Bank, banker Morse arrested, flood losses, a drowning of a congressman’s son, night riders to Prohibition, and various political and financial items. Also notes on Balkan crisis and China war causes, and local standings.
About 290 armed men rode into Eddyville early Sunday, whipping ten residents including Police Judge C. W. Rucker and city officials. A young woman was grazed by a bullet as homes were ransacked and a tobacco dealer was told to close a hall. The attackers warned County Judge Crumhaugh and said they would return in days.
Special to The Washingoners reports Washington officers of all ages will train for a severe ninety mile equestrian test next fall. A new order allows more saddle time, prompting a boom in the Washington horse market as tailors work overtime on riding breeches. Officers welcome government funded recreation and seek mounts capable of long rides.
Mrs Alexander H Wegare of 166 Street NW escaped serious injury after a northbound street car crashed into her Victoria at Seventeenth and I Streets NW. The car shoved the carriage ten feet, wrecking a rear wheel, before bystanders and her driver subdued the horses and assisted.
Florence February 1 Tommaso Salvini the actor wrote a letter of congratulation to Miss Mignon Nevada daughter of Emma Nevada on her success last evening as Rosina in the Barber of Seville.
Representative Sims of Tennessee says Washington faces thugs from states with closed saloons and asks Congress for more officers. Maj. Sylvester supports increased force as assaults on women rise. the Appropriations Committee remains cautious about a 100-man boost.
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