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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
16
At a mine near Pottsville rescuers struggle to reach 40 trapped workers after a blast ignited timbering. Flames and smoke hinder access as officials report dozens inside and hope rises with daylight. Crews fight the blaze while authorities and company men coordinate renewed tunneling efforts.
A clipped account details the marriage of Mrs A Oakley Hall and the elopement of her stepdaughter. The report threads through a dense roster of relatives and local figures including a former New York attorney, a broker, and Mrs Skinner. The piece hints at a public announcement, social tensions, and property concerns across Philadelphia and Wilmington.
A feature speech by Fran of America extols no stalemate in U S Kaan talks and ends divisive tariff discussions. Mason reported invoices during the week show normal town business as Bonet was reelected president of the American Chamber of Commerce. The gathering featured bank ads and government controls on trust and interest.
The Sovereign Bank of Canada, founded in Toronto in 1884 with 76 Ontario, Quebec and maritime branches, has entered liquidation. The bankers' association will oversee assets tomorrow as deposits declined after a Dresdner Bank crisis last June. Amelius Jarvis chairs the board with FG Jennett as manager. officer changes followed the reorganization.
Mauretania docked at dusk after three days of stormy seas. Passenger Mrs Gore Trousdale sprained her ankle when a roller struck the liner. A broken plate glass window and a twisted cargo boom marked the damage from the voyage. The worst day saw the slip logging 41 5 riks as Count Spridovitch Mrs Waldorf Avier and the Duke di Modrom were aboard.
Cincinnati January arrest of C C Breuer, capitalist, on a warrant by Deputy State Fire Marshal Ambrose for attempted destruction of the Franklin Building. The case stems from a family dispute with his two daughters by his first wife over living arrangements with a stepmother. Building income had been ordered for the daughters, but Breuer allegedly set a candle, kerosene, and dynamite fuse to threaten the structure. Authorities report a man seen entering the vacant building and further evidence tying Breuer to the plot.
Special to The Washington Post reports only two members of the West Virginia Republican State Committee oppose Taft’s candidacy. The committee endorsed Taft for president, while Parkerburg was chosen to host the state convention on April 29 to nominate delegates to the national convention.
In Rio de Janeiro on January 17 the American battle fleet anchored with six torpedo boats from Pernambuco. The flotilla, after repairs to a malfunctioning turbo pump, joined sixteen battleships in a peaceful harbor scene. Reports of a Connecticut disaster sparked early alarms later proven false. a reception with Brazilian officials followed at the botanical gardens, with 200 guests and celebratory decor.
Bremen orders at Rio de Janeiro to remain until January 21 to observe the American fleet under Rear Admiral Enane and collect material for technical reports. The German cruiser Bremen delays voyage to Punta Arenas to extend observations and intelligence gathering at the port.
Vallejo California January 17 John Haff a seaman on the cruiser St Louis dies from wood alcohol poisoning the third sailor to die many drink the poison Two others are totally blind and five more are so wrecked they cannot serve again Harry Wilson and James T Hayes are the other dead seamen They procured the alcohol by dissolving cement and stealing it from ship joiners aboard the vessel authorities seek to suppress details under navy rules against bringing wood alcohol aboard ship.
Baltimore detectives report a $30,000 price on Di Giorgio and others from Pittsburgh Harrisburg Buffalo Cleveland lattice. Schlitta and Lupo in custody after dynamite attack on Di Giorgio residence December 10. Trailing by Black Hand leads to Harrisburg and Haltymore, with threats to officers.
Rear Admiral McCala declares a radical Navy reorganization is needed now. He criticizes the current Navy Department under a Secretary and civilian appointees as ruinous, warns that eight bureaus and untrained leaders hinder war preparation, and urges experienced command to avoid helplessness in invasion. The Spanish war lessons echo his call for a robust skeleton of an army and better officer training.
London report states no sale occurred as Timer reorganizes with Arthur Pearson as managing director after control shifted from Walter family. A Times paragraph clarifies that earlier news referred only to negotiations in progress. Also notes paintings auction today at 3, Gallery of Foreign Arts, Dupont Circle with travel deals to Baltimore via regular rail.
Evelyn Thaw recounts Paris affair and son Harry Thaw in court while District Attorney seeks to bar public and press from the recited tale. Mrs William Thaw testifies on her son’s unhappiness, Nesbit, and early court history as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw appears in the trial amid objections and rulings.
Burglars chloroformed fourteen residents in two neighboring East Twenty- first street flats behind the East Twenty- second Street station. They looted cash totaling about $1,000, plus two gold watches, chains, a ring, silverware, and jewelry. Victims Herman Graubner and James Bergin reported the break ins and described intrusions through a kitchen window, with all eight adults and six children rendered unconscious.
New York reports Mrs. Jeanette Levy known as Jeanette Dupres filed for divorce from Isaac H K Levy also called Watson. She seeks $2000 counsel fee and $100 weekly alimony during the action. The couple, once in burlesque as Watson and Nupree, separated two years ago after years of marriage and reports of abuse and hotel evictions.
London January 17 suffragists demonstrated as ministers arrived at Downing Street for the first cabinet meeting before Parliament. Police anticipated trouble. five arrests were made after women attached belts and chains to railings to resist removal. They were brought to Bow Street Court, refused bail, and sentenced to three weeks in prison.
New York business leaders reportedly back a Delaware movement aiding Gray with Tammany Hall support. Bryan’s Wilmington visit and speeches stir Gray supporters as local committees prepare badges and banquets to boost Bryan’s role and counter Gray’s campaign.
A chaotic, OCR created lament outlines a push for peace in the Ohio dispute. Senator Foraker voices surprise at Taft’s stance, claims the Secretary aided war efforts, and hints at party tensions. The piece reflects public pressure to unify party lines and end hostilities.
The piece argues that party honors come from strengthening the party against its common enemy, not from promoting disreputable actions. It contends Secretary Tift may misinterpret suggestions about nominations, and notes a north-south balance in ticketing and fair regional, class, and national representation including Germans and Black voters.
A fragment discusses party responsibility in a public matter not a personal deal. It notes harmony with Taft and Ohio Republicans, and that Taft would not seek Ohio support if tied to a Senate endorsement. The text mentions managers and friends seeking elimination, without specifics.
The syndicate organized by Kuhn Loeb & Co and George Gould in December 1906 to back $10,000,000 Western Union four percent convertible bonds dissolved today. Bonds offered to stockholders at 92 failed to attract buyers, leaving the syndicate to provide most of the funds. The syndicate comprised several individuals and firms tied to the company and the dissolution follows a period of high activity in the bond market. Participants largely turned over most bonds to the syndicate.
District Attorney Jerome and Police Commissioner Bingham foresee a much more permissive town within three weeks following arrests of Bergt Way serman and Detective Rearden. Jerome defends officers against oppression charges while noting public duty and sworn office. Coast Line accepts Glenn's terms for intrastate and interstate passenger traffic. Frank Barker hanged for double murder in Lincoln. New through train to Pittsburgh with Pullman drawing-room parlor car departs Washington Union Station daily at 1010 AM arriving Pittsburgh 8 PM.
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