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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
28
Passengers recount the sea disaster as the Republic and Florida collide with the Italian steamer. Captainly actions, vessel maneuvers, and rescue efforts are described, with survivors praised for courage. Names of ships Republic Florida and Italian vessel, and passenger accounts reveal the chaos and aftermath of the wreck.
Eyewitness accounts describe passengers and crew from the Republic as it sank after a collision. The Muruessa and Purnessa aided attempts to tow and rescue. several bodies were recovered while others remained missing as ships evacuated steerage passengers to Ellis Island for detention and examination.
President Roosevelt, back from East Africa, surveys big game plans and questions on how to down elephants and rhinoceroses. He asks Capt Duquesne about safari ethics and best hunting methods while expressing interest in African game and potential future travel.
In January 1945 at Pa wimont Fleming a man named Frank Bowine and Tiahan aged were held on charges of attempting to steal a Brooks Memorial battery plant overseer Supt Flenyng. The attacker, claiming love was short, drew two resolvers and shot at the superintendent through a window. The weapon misfired twice, finally discharging once and injuring the arm.
In Cumberland Maryland on January 2 a mob attacked strikebreakers employed by the Union Coal Company. Miners threw rocks as the men tried to flee. Police contained the crowd while the accused, William Ride and Cos Sex veboRist among others, faced charges for shooting at the crowd amidst a tense scene as tension rose over the strike. Bail was set for the four men amid fears of further violence.
Dr Alfred Harding is consecrated bishop of the Washington Diocese in Trinity Episcopal Church with Bishop Tuttle presiding. The ceremony honors featured dignitaries including Mrs Roosevelt and bishops Scarborough Whitehead and Satterlee. A grand reception at the Willard follows, with thousands of attendees and remarks on the new bishop’s duties and responsibilities.
Reports describe daily aftershocks around Messina and Calabrian towns amid a 29 day rescue, with refugees urged to emigrate once transport becomes possible. American relief ships distribute supplies along the coast while requests for clothing and blankets grow. Ambassador Grisom allocates funds for Taormina and smaller towns amid ongoing disaster relief efforts.
California assembly debates a Pacific fleet equal to any nation and calls to bar aliens from land ownership while Ot Japanese fear grows over anti Japanese sentiment. Katsura ministers respond to armament cuts as Asian exclusion bills draw broad press debate across Sacramento and Tokyo.
An explosion at the Merchants Coal Company mine in Boswell Pa trapped ten men including two Americans and eight foreigners. Three foreigners were injured but escaped. Superintendent Logan was carried out unconscious as rescuers worked to reach the imprisoned workers. The rescue team faced delays awaiting a safe entry.
Mrs Carrie Nation faced a hostile reception during her Canterbury music hall lecture as eggs were thrown at her, one hitting her face. The crowd jeered with boos and hisses while her manager appealed for fair play, and she had to leave with police protection.
Former Massachusetts Treasurer 2 P Shaw of Newburyport filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 1 093 305 and assets of 0 75 765 The primary liability is due from the James Shaw Company amounting to 3617 held by 0 creditors The estate lists real estate of 5 890 and stocks and bonds valued at 4 18 30 factors.
In Nashville Tenn on January 23 the Cooper trial jury pool exhausted more than a thousand men as Judge Hart faced repeated recusals. Ten percent of the talesmen faced fines for business excuses while juror Leigh drawn from the first panel faced removal and renewed scrutiny. The defense objected to Leigh due to accusations tied to drunkenness and alleged bias as the court prepared to hear an affidavit against him. The court adjourned to continue deliberations after addressing the new venire.
Thousands of socialists assembled in Berlin to demand reform of the system. Troops dispersed the crowd and prevented further gatherings as organizers tried to march toward Unter den Linden and Brandenburg Gate, where police blocked entry. Other socialist gatherings occurred in different parts of the city.
The trial of Brouton Brandenburg, indicted for larceny in the sale of a newspaper article claimed to be by Grover Cleveland, was postponed today at the district attorney's request due to Mrs Cleveland's absence. The proceedings were delayed while attendance issues were addressed.
Bridgetown New Jersey January 25 18 year old Vineland boy recently convicted of murder in the first degree for complicity in the killing of his grandfather William Reed on November 6 last year was sentenced to be executed in the electric chair at Trenton during the week beginning. Major Herbert Bligg and Civic Wheeler for complicity in the same crime were each sentenced to 6 years hard labor in the state prison.
Miss Bessie McGowan a Baylor University teacher in Waco suffered a broken rib after a girl pupil, returning from vacation, allegedly embraced her too closely. The teacher is confined to her room as authorities consider the incident. The Colton sale of rare interior decorations opens at Sloan Galleries, 1407 Gst, tomorrow at the clock. The collection may be viewed today from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Delegates at the White House hear the keynote on preserving the family circle with emphasis on placing children in suitable care when parents cannot provide it. The address discusses options from keeping children at home with support to cases requiring temporary or permanent institutional care and the societal duty to shelter the young.
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