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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
28
A coal mine blast traps 108 workers with 103 others entombed. Rescue teams battle flames as officials fear many bodies may be recovered. explosion levels and debris complicate access. The disaster, described as the worst in the region since 1884, leaves questions about total fatalities. Local inspectors and company officials coordinate efforts from the surface.
Foreman Bowers and miners Robert Smith Hailidar were blown from the entrance as a blast tore through the Lick Branch mine. Rescue efforts failed due to deadly fumes. Coroner cites possible gas pockets. company superintendent James T. Jones expresses bafflement at the catastrophe.
A sensational tale from Paris dated January reports Oscar Wilde introducing Jack Warner as Cheiro the palm reader. It traces how Warner, posing as a king in exile, was ennobled as Count Hamon by a figure calling himself King of Sedange, then allegedly fatally eaten by cannibal subjects after a rise and fall in London New York and Paris with Wilde’s staged prophecies and a Paris ending.
New York men report E. H. Harriman as the largest single railroad stockholder with at least 116,247,500 in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. hold about 64,100,000 in Southern and Union Pacific, with J. P. Morgan & Co. around 20,500,000. Other prominent holdings include Vanderbilt in New York Central, Kennedy in Northern Pacific, and Frick in Penn Central and Chicago and Northwestern.
The document shows John Kennedy owning about 17 million dollars in two HU stocks, with 10,000,150 in Northern Pacific and 7,000,000 in Great Northern, plus one million more in Hill roads under another name. It notes Mr HUI’s differing figures and details Pennsylvania Company holdings in Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and other rail interests, plus investments by express companies and insurers. The Mendelsohn sale of mahogany furniture from Phigelpha, including 600 lots and a Sloan’s auction today at 11 am, is scheduled.
In Peking on January 12 the diplomatic corps presented a strong collective representation to the Chinese government. They protested the board of communications for usurping control of the Peking telegraph office, a matter previously agreed in 1901 to remain under foreign supervision. In emergencies, foreign legations would rely on the wireless apparatus at the Italian legation to communicate with the outside world.
Philadelphia reports Taft endorses public golf links in Fairmount Park in a letter to advocates. He notes the project serves public health and especially benefits citizens over fifty years old.
James York, a quarry worker in Mantato Minnesota, killed four of his children early today and hanged himself with a wire. The children aged HM years to HM years. Ida, the eldest daughter who kept house, survived. York was despondent after his wife’s recent death.
Carl Frederick William Arndt of Baltimore died last night after a storied career in American theatre. Born in Lauterberg Germany on November 7, 184? he served in the Civil War and performed with major companies including Booth Barrett Kean Mayo and Sothern. He later became stage manager for Frohman and served as Berlin vice consul during Cleveland's first term. His wife survives him.
Denver reports Governor Shafroth inaugurates with an inaugural address focusing on forest reserves. He criticizes the national approach, arguing large tracts are unnecessarily set aside and that forestry bureau policies do not serve Colorado's interests.
Charles H. Cameron president of Tube City Railroad Company on trial for conspiracy and misdemeanor linked to bribing former city councilman William A. Martin over an ordinance granting a railroad franchise. Jury found him guilty as indicted. Bail set at 20,000. appeal planned.
James Stillman resigns as National City Bank president and George Baker leaves the First National Bank presidency. Frank L. Hine succeeds Baker as president at First National, while Vanderlip becomes National City Bank president. A new vice presidency goes to Josh Gardin, and Vanderlip’s long career with ties to the Treasury is noted.
The will of Lily Warren Beresford Duchess of Marlborough was filed in surrogate court. The estate exceeds 1000 dollars in real and similar in personal property including a Fort Salonga residence and 40 acres. Executors plan sale and remittances go to English administrators for the testator’s son William de la Peer Beresford.
Federal judge Albert B. Anderson of Indianapolis will preside over the retrial of the Standard Oil case after acceptance of assignment from Judge Landis. Anderson plans to convene court next Monday in Chicago and set the case for quickest disposition.
Springfield Jan 2 The two houses of the forty sixth general assembly failed to agree on the wording of a resolution to convene and canvass the returns of the 1910 election. With the stalemate continuing, adjournment was set to 9 tomorrow morning.
Gov Harmon asks Ohio Senate to reconsider recess appointments. The move signals a protest against Harris appointees and aligns with forecasts that Harmon may remove those officials if reappointed.
In a New York courtroom the defense counsel John F. McIntyre passionately challenged the state witnesses in the trial of magazine writer Thornton Jenkins Hains for murder. He invoked unwritten law and appealed to Indian juror Alexander Jardine, insisting the killer acted to protect his insane brother while condemning the prosecution. The crowd filled the room, many women dressed festively, as the defense urged murder in the first degree or acquittal and adjourned for further summations.
Attorney General Bonaparte rejects Tillman assertions about plans to buy Oregon land grants and says he never heard the senator express personal desire to obtain parcels. He notes that a prior suit to reclaim lands tied to the Oregon and California Railroad was instituted under a 1908 joint resolution and publicly verifiable.
Special to The Washington Post reports a 14 year old boy named Wilkes allegedly stole locomotive 2500 from the Susquehanna yard in Pennsylvania. The engine was seen running out of the switch on the main line and chased toward Great Bend ten miles away. It stopped near Great Bend after losing steam, and a young Swingle was seen leaving the locomotive.
Kentucky court dismisses Bill Britten's murder charges for the Cockrill assassination after ruling conviction impossible. Indictments in Breathitt county dropped as trials had moved to Jackson on venue, with related Hargis cases also ending. John Abner remains to be tried at Jackson, awaiting disposal of all related cases.
If both parties agree on a copartnership Col Edward Colston 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.
Messina search delays are lifted as Mazza counters the order. survivors remain in ruins and refugees cling to the city. Sperry arrives to help, relief ships aid hospitals, and Italian officials thank Roosevelt. Senate honors include Duke of Aosta attendance and a royal gratitude resolution.
Indianapolis January 12 On the eve of the Democratic caucus to choose a senator for Hem enway Kern leads on a crowded field with Shively Black Lamb Hoffman and Mennen all claiming first ballot totals Kern asserts nomination on the third ballot while rivals foresee a second or third ballot outcome and no clear early victor 83 Democratic legislators are present with 48 votes needed for nomination
The sale of part 111 of Henry W Poor's Library began today and totals reached about $8,000. The top price was $1,450 for Caxton's Polyorotheon published in 14BY with few copies remaining, according to the New York post.
Senator Foraker declares payment to detectives illegal in a Senate speech attacking Herbert Browne and William Bikiwingeminst and challenging Roosevelt's handling of the Brownsville case. He offers affidavits to refute Browne, cites legal authorities, and condemns the use of threats or rewards to obtain testimony.
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