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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
In a river tragedy at River View two Baltimore and Cincinnati girls perish after a desperate struggle. Mr and Mrs Miner, witnesses to the distress, drag their daughter Nellie Miner and Alma Arthur to shore after attempting to aid them.
A sixteen year old Baltimore girl Alma Arthur and Cincinnati teen Nellie Miner drowned at River View near Annapolis while Miss Alma Arthur and Nellie Miner attempted to rescue each other and Mrs Miner. Mr and Mrs Miner were rescued with help from District YMCA workers and physicians. A crowded beach watched the perilous effort and heroism as onlookers and Washington YMC A members aided in the rescue.
In River View a boating accident ends in the deaths of two girls after efforts by St George Forber Daniel Gardner and local rescuers fail to save them. Mr and Mrs Miner survive after drowning fears. Mrs Miner to Cincinnati and Arthur to Baltimore for burial. M C A members from a nearby camp helped in rescue attempts.
Mrs. Josephine Henning testified before a Chicago grand jury on July 3 alleging her husband John C. Henning’s suit for 326000 against Clarence Funk of International Harvesters was a frame up. She said sums were paid by a lawyer and implied motive tied to Senator Lorimer hearings.
In Cabeceiras de Basto royalist loyalists seize a town while government troops bombard. a force of eight hundred faces shelling. Public support splits with some backing the monarchy, yet the army and navy stay loyal to the Republic. Arms and bombs are seized amid the turmoil.
Fragmentary report says cruiser Almirente and Rete landed near Esperende and later retreated. Initial word claimed battleship Vasco da Gama ran aground. Cruiser Sao Gabriel, based in the Azores, received orders to return to Portugal.
Special to The Washington Fest reports in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania that thirty tramps in Plymouth were split into two teams by Burgess Morris and played a spirited game on a local field. The Neverworks rallied for ten runs in the fifth inning, while the Tail Seekers challenged before the game ended in a political misfire amid frontier conflict reports from Portugal and a court case involving Donahoe and Herbert.
Boston July 9 special to The Washington Pits reports expert safebreakers from a Boston safe manufacturer will travel to Newport to open the Crossways villa safe of Mr and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish. The couple sent valuables to Garrisons N Y for safekeeping but the safe combination could not be worked upon arrival. The specialists bring up to date devices including diamond drifts.
Last night royalists tried to penetrate Cervera but retreated after two hours of heavy fighting. They aimed to incite risings in Bragan and Vianna, then proclaim a provisional military government with Braga as hub. In Chaves a royalist prisoner and others wounded lie in hospital. 150 royalists surrendered at Chaves. Authorities in Lisbon note security measures and political debate follow.
Thousands of lightning bugs swarmed a powder mill yard after a thunderstorm drove them from the Kankakee marches. The insects gathered on a tank holding several hundred gallons of nitroglycerin, causing workers to flee in panic until supervisors reassured them and ordered a return to work after nearly an hour.
In Conisborough England July 9 the bodies of 75 victims from Cadeby colliery explosions were recovered. The king and queen’s prior visit to a nearby mine reduced fatalities as most workers there were on holiday. Thirty of the dead were miners. others died including three inspectors. One manager survived but died later. The blast caused a cave-in thwarting rescue efforts.
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports that J Charles Carroll and Comtesse de Bearn fell victim to a lengthy burglary. Footman Bolreau, once in service to both, was discharged after suspicion rose and allegedly stole 10 000 francs and a valued fifteenth century manuscript from the Comtesse.
Wall street has not yet bet heavily on the coming election with Heal bets rare since the convention. Today odd offers of even money on Taft surfaced but Whitson money vanished when pursued. Reported $250 Wilson money faced $0 Taft bets, described as isolated.
A Bronx church crowd mourns 18 year old Julia Connors as police doubt a second victim and suspect the killer knew the girl. Priests condemn neglect of safety, urging parents to shield children from parks and streets amid renewed warnings. Mrs Connors fainted during the service as her husband led her from the church.
Attempted jailbreaks described as two efforts to reach Lupo in his cell by conspirators. Warden warned of plotting by band members to rescue Mafia chief after fear of retaliation against agent William J. Fenn. References to Morello and Chesap make unclear details. notes high security and ongoing escape concerns.
Twenty five Americans were confined in the Mexican Northwestern Railroad offices in El Paso by armed rebels over a disputed five thousand dollar check tied to a gold shipment. American Consul Edwards intervened with Col. Pascual Orozco. after brief detentions, the workers were freed once the check was promised to be honored. Gen Orozco then abandoned Encirillas and moved north. Garibaldi resigned as government volunteers commander over Sonora defense disputes.
Mrs. Copley Thaw controls a charity action at her country estate near Pittsburgh, inviting Helen Keller and her interpreter to visit White Plains during proceedings. Prof. White and Mrs. Macy, with her articulation instructor, are also guests at Epaw’s country home.
A concise item reports the drowning of two young girls in a local water incident. The note adds brief context about surrounding circumstances and authorities including a police inquiry underway. No further names or places are given in the accessible text.
Governor Woodrow Wilson met for over an hour with Samuel Gompers and AFL officials to discuss the Baltimore platform and its implications for labor rights and injunctions. Gompers called the platform broadly supportive of working people, while noting questions over enforcement and the Sherman act. The group also touched on voluntary associations, and legality of anti trust provisions as they relate to seamen. Gompers charged the Republicans with a strong literary pose but lacking practical labor protections.
Jefferson Fernand of Urbana is described as the most industrious man in the world. He works nights as a fireman for the Urbana Electric Light Company and days as a ditcher on sewer construction gangs. He reportedly averages three hours of sleep daily.
A garbled society note mentions Mra Aster Wil-De Buide and broker Ipestal planning a wedding in Washington Frat New York in July. It recalls Mis Kadiwenn Foro, 13, sister of John Jacob Asher, amid social gossip.
James B Reynolds is chosen as secretary of the national committee with an advisory committee of five and an executive committee of ten to assist the chairman. The move aims to aid the president’s selection, avoiding an “old guard” image to mollify progressive factions.
A Republican national committee meeting selected Charles D Hilles as chair amid a drive to unify the party and sharpen tariff emphasis in the campaign. James B Reynolds was chosen secretary, with Taft and cabinet officials endorsing the decision. Hilles intended to resign as secretary to the President to assume the new role, with headquarters to open in New York.
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