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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
28
A sweeping disaster from a tidal wave near San Sebastian to shocks in Messina Siena Cetona and other Italian points leaves towns wrecked and victims many. A memorial procession for Consul Cheney and family draws thousands in New York while relief efforts organize across nations.
Canton observed Carnation Day marking the birth of President McKinley. The city wore pink carnations, schools held services, and children wore blossoms. President Roosevelt also wore a pink carnation with other Waite House officials and staff paying homage to the late leader.
After two brief attempts by French aviator Armand Zipfel to fly a Volain biplane at Tempelhof field the session was halted until Monday due to motor defects and frozen benzine. Present were Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia and Princess Victoria Louise.
A Texas to Canadian line winter blizzard drifts stalled trains and downed wires across the Dakotas Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Nebraska Michigan. Chicago and Detroit regions report telegraph gaps, widespread frost and dangerous baggage for travelers as cities face isolation and scarce food.
At Indianapolis the United Mine Workers convention faced sharp charges of centralization and self interest. Thomas Haggerty accused international organizers of wrecking the union for Lewis backed aims, while Lewis denied the claims. The committee endorsed Lewis’s administration, and debate continues over conference efforts and misgivings about truthfulness.
Henderson Cremeans, aged 115, oldest man in West Virginia, dies at his grandson's home near Point Pleasant Mason County after a long life as a pioneer in the Ohio Valley. He came from Virginia at 18 and remained hearty to the end with 230 living descendants. His parents earlier married west of the Blue Ridge. his mother died at 120 and wife at 101.
High winds and snow disrupted wire communication across many areas including Texas Oklahoma and Louisville. Winds up to 45 miles per hour lashed Louisville and Fort Worth with torn awnings damaged structures and minor injuries reported. The storm advances eastward with rain snow and sleet ahead of a cold snap.
Sharon Pennsylvania January 29 Mrs Ella Harry wife of James Harry employed at Shenango Furnace confessed to shooting him last Thanksgiving eve after he scolded her for not paying bills. She says she followed him along railroad tracks and killed him with a revolver before taking the $5 missing from the bag. The confession clears two men William Hugg and John Ward who found the body and were arrested previously.
Suffolk Va Jan 23 Special to The Washington Post second disappearance in a week in Windsor fears foul play. TK Jenkins son of Irwin Jenkins wealthy resident vanished after leaving his team at a livery stable two days earlier. Brother searches Norfolk and Suffolk. Jenkins has wife and two children. Harrell reported dead and Elizabeth Raver pursued for his body. Harrell had 370 dollars in his pockets.
President-elect Taft reaches Gatun dam area after landings at Colon and Culebra. He will inspect the Gatun site, confer with canal engineers, and sail for New Orleans Friday. North Carolina and Montauk arrive at Colon amid cordial welcomes from Panama officials and Col. Goethals.
Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans dismisses war fears with Japan calling war talk ridiculous and improbable. He praises Japan as a nation of fighters and urges not to print or dwell on such discussions, stating the United States should avoid provoking conflict and respect the Japanese. He notes two men would replace any who fall and warns against sensationalism.
Public Printer Samuel B. Donnelly, fresh from Brooklyn, said the government printing office is better equipped than private firms for large jobs like census reports. He argued criticisms in Congress were general and unfocused, noting comparable costs but highlighting the office’s capacity to handle ads and large volumes. He stressed he did not criticise lawmakers and defended the office’s performance.
Berlin reports a receipt from Emperor William establishing a government monopoly on all diamonds found in German Southwest Africa. All stones must be turned over to government representatives for sale with proceeds, after expenses and a tax, shared with owners via a joint stock company acting as the government’s representative in buying, polishing, and selling diamonds.
Dr George P Morton told the Burbank Hospital executive committee he doubts Mrs Ellen Hessell died of natural causes. Hospital probes accuse nurses of morphine overdoses to speed deaths and neglect. Attorney Walsh withdraws, claiming a superficial inquiry. public hearings to resume next week with eleven nurses summoned.
In Raleigh North Carolina J B Walker charged with murdering Sheriff Jackson Slant of Brunswick in December escaped from Southport prison after disabling the night guard. A white accomplice Butler also fled with him. Walker wounded the guard, a posse forms, and officials seek help from Fort Caswell and bloodhounds as helicopters of news reach Columbia Theater listings.
Miss Mary Rose Girouard, 21, was found dead in six inches of water in Khinatry Brook near South Bridge Massachusetts on January twenty ninth. Dressed in night attire with a crucifix and rosary in one hand she had long been a sleepwalker according to family officials who believe she left her home while in a somnambulistic state and fell into the freezing brook.
Newport R I January reports a naval tug Apache towing a coal barge and a coal conveyer lost contact with the rear barge after a tempestuous trip from the New York navy yard. Heavy weather and a snow storm caused the hawser to part off Faulkner's Island letting the barge drift away.
Senate committee hearings reveal Oakleigh Thorne and George W. Perkins testifying on the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by U S Steel to ease financial panic in 1907. Bulgarias note to powers warns Turkey. frontier mobilization heightens tense indemnity talks. Perkins says Steel sought conditionally to back loans with bonds. Thorne denies personal stock interest.
The American Export Syndicate of New York has rented quarters in Berlin for a permanent exhibition of American manufactures to open about April. Its stockholders are mostly American manufacturers and aim to expand the German market by letting buyers view American goods. It is expected that 50 to 100 manufacturers will display their products when the Berlin house opens.
West Virginia Senate orders immediate investigation of Moundville prison by a special committee. A five day report deadline covers two years of conditions, while a separate five member panel to travel to Moundville and probe alleged mismanagement and graft is to be named tomorrow. Moore accompanies the committee, threatening further disclosures.
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