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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
1
Sir James Fergusson, former Governor of New Zealand, died when an earthquake wrecked Kingston during a hospital visit. Forty soldiers accompanied him. the disaster struck the army hospital, crushing him. Police and rescuers cleared debris as officials assessed injuries and casualties.
Holland Bay Jamaica January 15 report details a violent earthquake at 4 50 PM Monday that wrecked one sixteenth of Kingston killing about 30 and injuring around 300. Fire spread rapidly along the waterfront as streets filled with debris. The Myrtle Bank Hotel and the British military station were destroyed. Sir James Fergusson was killed. Wires were down, hospitals undestroyed, and refugees moved into the hills amid shortages of food and shelter.
The Jamaica upheaval damaged Kingston with seven to eight minute shocks causing fires and ruined buildings including the military hospital. Reports say many soldiers and prominent citizens killed, while ships and observers abroad seek details. No Americans missing and communication chaos clouds full casualty counts.
A fragmented OCR reads a Western Union dispatch from Hope Bay about an earthquake near Jamaica. The report mentions a damaged Commercial Cable link to Bermuda and a broken line near Holland Bay with offices destroyed and one man injured.
A garbled message references officials and reception concerns in unclear terms. The text hints at discussion of trouble and questioning experience but provides no concrete facts, dates, or identifiable names to establish a clear event or outcome.
William Clifford a Municipal Ownership League alderman from Long Island City was arrested after receiving $6000 in marked money for votes to elect Rufus B. Cowing as recorder. Ten other aldermen were subpoenaed and a grand jury investigation began. Detectives observed the alleged transaction and recovered the money.
Special cable dispatch reports James Bryce newly appointed ambassador to the United States addressing New Castle. He describes his reluctant start yet sees vast opportunities to strengthen ties with the United States, noting Gladstone’s Alabama treaty as forging closer Anglo American friendship.
Special to The Washington from Port Carterville Ga reports Judge C W Fite criticizing society card games for prizes as gambling declaring all social gambling the same as craps. He urged juries to indict players of bridge euchre and similar games and urged pursuit of evidence across towns and counties.
George Goodman a Reading Railway yardmaster in Port Richmond was awakened by a break in near Rooney’s house. He chased the thief, struck him with a blackjack, then collapsed in his wife’s arms. Police believe a stomach blow may have contributed to his death from heart disease aggravated by excitement. His father-in-law Patrick McCool’s burial followed.
A report indicates an inquiry into the affairs of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, similar to the prior investigation that led to indictments of George W. Perkins and Charles Ney. The request to examine the company’s books was granted, as details unfold in the district proceedings.
The Union of American Hebrew Congregations elects officers today Adolph Kraus Chicago as president Bolamon Sulzberger New York as vice president Dipman Levi Cincinnati as secretary Mitton M Hireeh as assistant secretary Also mentions sale of Oriental rugs at Bloans 1407 G street with a display of Persian floor coverings and other weaves inviting attention of prospective buyers
Steubenville dispatch reports grand jury indictment for perjury against Fred C Fairbanks son of Vice President Charles W Fairbanks. He allegedly lied about his identity and worked as a laborer to obtain a marriage license for his Steubenville marriage to Nellie Scott of Pittsburg. He denies any oath or false statement and claims no disguise. Local and national reactions quote families and officials as the case unfolds.
The coronation of the new Shah of Persia will occur January 23 in Taheran. Court mourning will last six months and mourning services continue nationwide. The date of the late Shah’s funeral has not yet been fixed.
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