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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
Flames and collapsing passages trap miners after an underground blast at the Naomi mine near Creeks City. Officials say forty men entered to reach prisoners but a wall of iron and fire hampers progress as rescue teams work through the night to reach the entombed workers.
A fragmented society notice recounts the marriage of Mrs. Oakley Hall to Mr. Skinner with stepdaughter’s elopement and ensuing public discussion. The report mentions Lt Washington, a New York attorney, and real estate figures in Philadelphia and New York while noting family ties and a householder’s recent reorganization amid local gossip.
The American Chamber of Commerce held a meeting this afternoon with Mason reelected president. A speech by Fran fo Moca praised U.S. resources and pledged support, while U.S. and Kaann tariff end discussions were declared finished. Banks advertised trust services and interest payments under government control.
The Sovereign Bank of Canada with seventy six branches across Ontario Quebec the north west and the maritime provinces has entered liquidation. The bankers' association will take charge of assets tomorrow morning. Amelius Jarvis serves as president with H Dunn as vice president and FG Jennett as general manager after reorganization following a Dresden Bank stock seizure last June. Deposits declined by 3.3 million after restructuring.
Cunard liner Mauretania arrived half a day late after three days of storms. Passenger Mrs Trousdale sprained her ankle in a heavy roll while the ship lurched. A broken plate glass window and a twisted cargo boom marked the damage from the gale. The worst day limited slips to 415 rikhs. Passengers included Count Spridovitch, Mrs Waldorf Avier, A.B Silehmy, and the Duke di Modrom.
Cincinnati, Jan 17. Capitalist C C Breuer was arrested on a warrant by Deputy State Fire Marshal Ambrose on an attempted arson to dynamite the Franklin Building. The charge stems from a three year feud with his second wife and two daughters over living arrangements after Juvenile Court ordered Breuer to support them. The building, later vacated, housed various leases and income from its frontals was to be set aside for the daughters. A candle, kerosene, dynamite, and a fuse were found in a vacant room, linking Breuer to the attempt, with investigation noting a man entering the building last night. State fire marshal swore out the arrest following the evidence.
West Virginians for Taft hold a political endorsement as the Republican State Executive Committee endorses William H. Taft for President with all but two members supporting him. The convention for nominating delegates will be held April 29 in Parkersburg after voting to locate the meeting there. Parkersburg edged Wheeling in the convention site vote.
Report from Rio de Janeiro on January 17 describes six American torpedo boats joining sixteen battleships in the harbor after sailing from Pernambuco. The scene featured Brazilian ships and a reception at the botanical gardens with officers honored. a false Connecticut disaster rumor is debunked.
Bariin Jan 17 reports orders directing the German cruiser Bremen at Rio de Janeiro to remain until January 21. The American fleet under Rear Admiral Enane sails for Punta Arenas, and the Bremen officers will observe the fleet and gather material for technical reports.
Vallejo California January 17 John Haff a seaman on the cruiser St Louis died from wood alcohol poisoning making the third sailor to perish from the poison. Two others are totally blind and five are so wrecked they cannot return to active service. Harry Wilson and James T Hayes are the other two dead from the drink. They obtained the wood alcohol from a cement mixture stolen from ship joiners by softening the cement with water so the alcohol rose to the top and about two and a half pints were ingested. Navy yard authorities are suppressing details due to a department rule against introducing wood alcohol aboard ships.
Baltimore detectives warn the Black Hand targets may be trailled by organization members after two suspects Schlitta and Lupo are in custody for dynamiting the Di Giorgio residence in Walbrook. The case links Pittsbury Pittsburg Buffalo Harrisburg and Cleveland in a nationwide extortion and murder plot with a $30,000 bounty.
Rear Admiral McCala urged immediate radical navy restructuring due to poor prep for war. He faulted a civilian headed Navy Department with eight bureaus and secretary, arguing a trained military leadership is essential, noting past Spanish War lessons on unpreparedness.
London reports no sale has occurred in the Timer reorganization. The Times notes that January 16 statements referred only to negotiations in progress and that ownership still shifts under Arthur Pearson as managing director. Also announced: paintings at auction today at 3 oclock and travel fares to Baltimore via regular railroad service.
Evelyn Thaw and Mrs William Thaw testified as the courtroom debated excluding the press for a lurid recitation of past events. Mrs Thaw described Harry Thaw’s distress after Nesbit’s tale and recalled the couple’s early London and Paris years, while Evelyn Thaw recalled meeting Thaw in Paris and the subsequent marriage discussion.
Two families, fourteen persons, in flats behind East Twenty-Second Street police station were chloroformed during a burglary. Victims include Herman Grautner, a furrier, and James Bergin. Thieves took cash, two gold watches and chains, jewelry, and a daughter’s watch. Entry through a kitchen window. Second break reported within half hour.
New York report states actress Jeanette Levy known on stage as Jeanette Dupres filed for divorce from Isaac HK Levy. She seeks a $2000 counsel fee and alimony of 200 a week, citing years of abuse and public separation claims. The suit names prior burlesque partners and related actions.
Women suffragists defied police to enter Downing Street as ministers arrived for a cabinet meeting in London. Five arrests were made before order was restored, with protesters chaining themselves to railing and belts. They were tried at Bow Street Police Court and sentenced to three weeks in prison for failing to provide sureties.
Delaware politics stir as New York business leaders back Gray and Tammany Hall shows sympathy for the Delaware judge. Bryan’s Wilmington visit fuels agitation with a planned banquet and badges along with a looming Dover appearance. Local committees push a national-style Democratic bureau to boost Gray while supporting Bryan.
Fragmented text shows a debate on Taft and peace offers with Speaker Secretary Upturned remarks. Senator Foraker criticized Taft and Garf for wartime policies and urged party unity to oppose a common enemy, while noting shifting views within the Republican camp and reactions to presidential leadership.
The article discusses party duties for candidates and representation within the state ticket. It argues that nominating from different regions would ensure balance among old soldiers, Germans, Negroes, and other nationalities, preserving fairness and strength against common opposition.
The text argues that party actions are not bargains between individuals but party driven. It notes a harmony proposition about Ohio Republicans and Taft, with Taft rejecting any presidential support if tied to a Senate endorsement. It references managers seeking elimination of a specific element, without detailed reasons.
New York January 17 a syndicate led by Kuhn Loeb Co and George Gould formed in December 1906 to back a 10 million dollar Western Union four percent convertible bond issue was dissolved today. The issue was offered to stockholders at STi-2 but few took it, so the syndicate supplied most of the money. The group consisted of individuals and firms with ties to the company. The dissolution ends one of the longest bond market periods on record and most bonds are believed to have been turned over to syndicate participants.
Special to The Washington reports District Attorney Jerome predicts a wider open town within three weeks following the arrest of Bergt Way serman and Detective Rearden. He criticizes the police for oppression and says officers would not abandon their duties, calling the arrests a personal affront. Coast Line Accepts Glenn's Terms. Raleigh notes the Atlantic Coast Line accepts Gov Glenn's rate terms for intrastate and interstate passenger traffic. Hanged for Double Murder. Lincoln Nebraska reports Frank Barker hanged for the killings of his brother and sister in law on February 13 194?. New Through Train to Pittsburgh With Pullman drawing room parlor car departs Washington Union Station at 10:10 PM daily via the Pennsylvania Railroad arrives Pittsburgh 8 PM dining car service provided.
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