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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
12
The president tells the nation the United States trails in ships but would improve fighting efficiency with more vessels. He rebuts critics who never commanded a ship and cites Russo Japanese War lessons to justify expansion and readiness for potential conflict.
The article defends the American Navy stating ships in service are superior and reliable. It asserts material quality, growing numbers, and stellar personnel with seasoned officers backing the view. It argues combat proof and asserts critics lack practical command experience.
A broad exhibit at Sloan's To-day draws crowds to a late 19th century collection on view at rs. L807, open daily for inspections. The display features weaponry and artifacts alongside a discussion on national reform and the progress of foreign policy.
The New Duchess of Chauines wed the Duke de Chauines in a ceremony described as a pure love match by intimate friends. Reportedly $9,000 was paid to the duchess by her father, president of the Interborough Railroad, with the duke valued at 299,000 francs. Paul Cravath, counsel for Interborough, attended the marriage and vouched for the affair’s candidness.
Three masked bandits robbed the Bank of Granite Falls North Carolina at about 1 00 Saturday evening securing 4700 after locking cashier WG Whisnant in the vault for fifteen hours. The trio, described as quiet professionals, escaped before dawn as the village awoke. Authorities notified but no arrests made.
Marion Grey known as Leona Deev ran a sham bureau in Elgin and St Joseph, luring William Grable of Dearborn Mo into a fake “Searchlight Club” marriage scheme promising wealth and looks. Grable testified he paid for a wife not meeting promises. Grey faces up to prison or reform while on bond awaiting March court actions.
Newport affair recounts two men missing after jumping from the tug Annie R Woo en route to Fort Greble Dutch Island Harbor one a Marine private McIntosh and the other private Steenerson Minnesota congressman son among the known identities authorities investigate possibilities of accident self harm or homicide with conflicting captain accounts and a witness held for questioning while friends dispute the jumping claim and a coat ID ties to Steenerson
United States Senator Latimer of South Carolina is ill at Providence Hospital. Early this morning his condition was described as serious after an operation for appendicitis revealed another serious medical issue. Doctors had said surgery was necessary and the operation was performed by Dr. George Vaughan.
Hagerstown Maryland February 14 The Potomac River at Williamsport stood about twenty five feet above normal this evening With the river rising at fifteen inches per hour during the night Earlier this morning the rise slowed and by this evening the water near Williamsport was nearly stationary The flood affected surrounding lowlands and prompted local monitoring by authorities and residents The rapid rise underscores continuing flood risk in the area with upstream conditions contributing to the high water levels despite a slowdown in rate of ascent.
Charles W. Morse financier and promoter of the ice trust was arrested in his state room aboard the Etruria near Quarantine when detectives served a bench warrant. He faced two indictments for grand larceny involving a $160,000 note scheme and claimed innocence, stating he would face accusers in court.
Floods flood millions across Steubenville and Pittsburgh region as a thirty foot mound of earth fails, submerging miles of terrain. Two hundred flee as the Sandusky and Ohio rivers surge, with dozens reported drowned and property losses reaching several million dollars.
There was no change yesterday in the condition of Crosby S. Noyes editor in chief of the Star who is ill with a rip at Pasadena California where he went recently for rest and recuperation Information was received here last night in a telegram from Thomas C Noyes who accompanied his father to California Theodore W Noyes associate editor of the Star left yesterday to join other members of the family at his father's bedside at Small Sonn Florants Washington and New York
Rumors in Baltimore suggest Denis J. OConnell rector of the Catholic University may assist Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore after his rector term ends in December. He is to be made titular bishop of Sebaste in April, with jurisdiction over no see, and could be assigned to a diocese later possibly succeeding Cardinal Gibbons as archbishop.
Special to The Washington Post reports a runaway Avenue B horse pulling car 102 crashed through the glass at Michael Sameth's cafe on Honeton Street. Six people were injured including Aaron Risener, Max Seicher, Annie Seigel, John Tuckson, and two others. the proprietor's wife fainted as patrons scattered in fear.
This page highlights Navy defense statements by Admiral Converse amid national security concerns. Other items note a bank robbery capped by a masked bandit, a banker’s arrest shock, and a flood that caused extensive losses. Also covered are political races, school records, and foreign affairs with Takahira statements and Balkan crisis notes.
About 290 armed men rode into Eddyville at one o clock Sunday morning firing hundreds of shots. They whipped ten men including Police Judge C W Rucker and ex marshal Lesel Woods, then warned County Judge Crumhaugh to support tobacco protection. A young woman was wounded and several homes damaged before the riders departed promising to return. Authorities believe the raiders came from Trigg County and may be the same group blamed for earlier Hopkinsville and Dyeuszburg attacks.
Special to The Washingoners from New York reports that Army officers across ages will take a vigorous saddle program this year. A new order grants time and funds for a ninety mile equestrian test next fall, while Washington’s horse market booms and tailors work overtime on riding breeches. Young officers welcome the government funded recreation and seek mounts able to endure demanding rides.
Mrs. Alexander H Wegare of 166 Street NW narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when a northbound street car crashed into her Victoria at Seventeenth and I Streets NW. The car pushed the carriage about ten feet along the track, wrecking a rear wheel, yet Mrs Wegare remained calmly seated and was helped to safety. Several men assisted the driver in quieting the horses.
Florence February 1 Tommaso Salvini the actor has written 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 says Washington faces increasing street attacks on women and urges a police force raise. He cites Maj. Sylvester and the Appropriations Committee, noting doubts about a 100-officer increase while urging hearings in March. The article compares district beats and size with other cities and outlines current force levels, jurisdiction, and recent robberies including Miss May Mullan at the British Embassy.
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