13 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
1
A Tennessee coal mine disaster leaves 108 dead with 103 entombed others. Rescue teams battle flames as inspectors probe causes and look for recoveries. The blast, described as the region's most terrible in years, sent debris across entrances and engulfed the workings.
Foreman Bowers near the entrance and miners Robert Smith and Hailidar escaped the blast as a deadly aftergas filled the mine. A rescue party failed to reach Hailidar amid fumes. Coroner finds coal timbers blown from the mouth of the pit. Fans run but dust remains. cause undetermined with gas pockets suspected. James T. Jones, superintendent, notes modern equipment all functioning.
Paris January 12 Count Hamon known in New York and Chicago as Cheiro is actually Jack Warner born in Belfast who rose from page to actor in London. Oscar Wilde introduced him to society and helped invent the palmistry-pampered persona Cheiro. Warner toured, gained fame in New York, then faced Scotland Yard inquiry before ending in Paris.
New York reports E. H Harriman holds not less than 116.25 million dollars in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. at about 64.1 million and J P Morgan & Co. around 20.5 million in various rail lines. Other magnates like James J. Hill, James J. Kennedy, and George Gould appear among large holders, while Morgan’s name is shown mainly in New York Central through intermediaries.
A dated financial study shows John Kennedy owning about 17.0 million dollars in two HU stocks with 10.0 million in Northern Pacific and 7.0 million in Great Northern. It notes other large stakes in Hill roads, Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Pennsylvania enterprises, highlighting where express company surpluses are invested. The Mendelsohn collection auction at Sloan's in Philadelphia is announced for today with about 600 lots of mahogany furniture, mirrors, prints, and related items.
In Peking on January 12 the diplomatic corps presented a strong collective representation to the Chinese government. They protested the board of communications alleged usurpation of full control of the Peking telegraph office, which in 1901 the Chinese government agreed should be under foreign superintendence. In emergencies, foreign legations in the capital would rely on the wireless apparatus at the Italian legation to communicate with the outside world.
Philadelphia January 12 a newspaper urging public golf links in Fairmount Park reports a letter from President-elect Taft approving the project He says he received the telegram urging the links and believes their establishment is in the public health interest especially for those over five years of age.
James York a quarry worker killed his four children aged HM years and younger near Mantato Minn on January 12 and then died by hanging himself with a small wire. Ida, the eldest daughter and only survivor, had kept house for her father after the recent death of his wife. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post classifieds.
Carl Frederick William Arndt a well known Baltimore actor and stage manager died last night after a life spanning Berlin Berlin to New York. He acted with Booth Barrett Kean Mayo and Sothern among others and served as vice consul in Berlin. His wife survives him.
Denver January 13 Governor John F Bhat roth inaugurated in the Auditorium where the Democratic national convention was held last year. He devoted much of his inaugural address to forest reserves criticizing national policy. He claimed large tracts are unnecessarily set aside and challenged the forestry bureau chief’s view as not in Colorado’s best interest.
Charles H. Cameron, president of the Tube City Railroad Company, was found guilty on charges of conspiracy and mis demeanor for attempting to bribe former City Councilman William A. Martin in securing a franchise ordinance. The jury of fifteen returned a verdict. Cameron will appeal and is held on $20,000 bail.
New York January financial news reports the resignations of James Stillman president of National City Bank and George F Baker president of First National Bank. Frank A Vanderlip becomes president of National City Bank with Baker staying as chairman. a new vice presidency for Josh Gardin is created. Vanderlip, once a Chicago journalist, rose through Treasury roles before joining NCB.
A probate filing in Queens surrogate court records Lily Warren Beresford Duchess of Marlborough as testatrix. The estate valued over 1000 dollars in real and over 1000 in personal property includes Fort Salonga residence and 40 acres. Executors Judge William R Asquin and Alfred H Renahaw will sell the estate and remit proceeds to English administrators for the duchess's son William de la Peer Beresford. The will drawn in 1398 carries 300 worth of Spanish war stamps.
Federal Judge Albert B. Anderson of Indianandits will preside over the retrial of the Standard Of Company case. Judge Landis previously fined $29,240. The circuit court of appeals remanded the case and sent a letter accepting the assignment. Anderson plans to convene court in Chicago next Monday to set the schedule.
Springfield Illinois January 2 The two houses of the forty sixth general assembly failed to agree today on the wording of the resolution to bring the two bodies together to canvass the returns of the last election. With the deadlock continuing the house and senate adjourned until 9 tomorrow morning.
Gov Harmon in Columbus on January 12 sends a mortgage to the senate asking reconsideration of its action confirming Harris recess appointments. The move is viewed as a protest for possible future action to remove Harris appointees, with speculation that Harmon would "chop off the heads" of those appointees.
In New York on January 2, defense counsel John F. McIntyre urged first degree murder or acquittal for magazine writer Thornton Hains in the Wall iam E Annis killing. He attacked prosecution witnesses as false, invoked unwritten law, and appealed to Indian juror Alexander Jardine as spectators filled the courtroom. The defense led a dramatic, emotional appeal as the judge adjourned to continue the summation the next day.
Bonaparte denies Senator Tillman asked him about purchasing Oregon land grants or any connection to suits against the Southern Pacific and others. He cites Tillman’s remarks in Congress and a 1908 land-forfeit lawsuit, asserting Tillman never mentioned a desire to buy land and that no agreement existed between them.
Special to The Washington Post reports a 14 year old boy, Wilkes, allegedly climbed onto locomotive 2500 at Susquehanna Pa yard. He started the engine and sped toward Great Bend ten miles away despite signals. Train crews chased it. the engine stopped near Great Bend after the boy fled the scene.
Breathitt county resident Bill Britten, once sentenced to life for the assassination of James Cockrill in Jackson, had all murder indictments discharged after the Commonwealth moved that conviction was impossible. The case, moved from Breathitt to Jackson for venue, ends as Cockrill died in hospital after the shooting. Other Hargis related cases were dismissed earlier. John Abner awaits trial, and all related prosecutions will be disposed of.
Cincinnati Ohio January 12. If both agree upon a copartnership Col Edward Colston a Cleveland law partner of Gov Judson Llarmon and ex Gov Myron T Herrick will be appointed next Monday receivers of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton by United States Circuit Judge Horace Larton The court will also accept the resignation of Gov Heimon as receiver.
Rampant aftershocks and ongoing searches in Messina as General Mazza counters orders to halt survivor hunts. Admiral Sperry arrives in Rome to be welcomed by King Victor Emmanuel III while relief efforts shift to hut building and flood control.
Indianapolis January 12 on the eve of the Democratic caucus to nominate a senator for Hemnenway's seat, John W Kern is seen as leading the field though no one claims a first ballot victory. Shively Black Lamb Hoffman and Menmes are listed with varying first ballot votes as Kern projects a third ballot nomination while opponents expect second or third ballot success.
The Henry W. Poor library sale opened today as part 111 of the collection. Total sales neared $8,000 with a top bid of $1,450 for Caxton's Polyhorethon published in 164? The catalog notes the work is rare with few extant copies.
Senator Foraker charged that payments to detectives were illegal and offered affidavits to refute Browne and Bikilwingeminst claims about the Brownsville shootings. He argued evidence gathered by War Department investigators used fear and promises of immunity, asserting Roosevelt was misled. He read U.S. Supreme Court authorities to oppose the detective methods and attacked the administration’s handling of the case.
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