Bennington disaster at San Diego harbor blasts ship deck
A boiler explosion aboard the U S gunboat Bennington near the San Diego harbor killed about 30 and injured nearly 100, with over 150 aboard at the time. The blast and scalding steam tore through the vessel, wrecking decks, sending men into the water, and forcing beaching as crews battled fires and pumps to prevent further loss.
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Wentworth
Bennington
Sennington
Eric
Lieut. Yates
President Roosevelt Shocked by Bennington Disaster at San Diego
News from Oyster Bay that the gunboat Bennington suffered a fatal disaster in San Diego harbor. Commander Lucien Young telegraphed the vessel had exploded at 10:55 a.m. with many killed or wounded. Acting Secretary Darling ordered Mare Island Navy Yard to assist. The President expressed profound regret and awaited full details. Mrs Young reported her husband was safe.
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Bennington
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
San Diego
Cal
Oyater Bay
Darling
Lucien Young
Haye
Mare Island Navy Yard
Charles
Warling
Wreck of the Bennington After Boiler Explosion Casualties Rise
Commander Young reports the Bennington boiler B exploded during prelaunch checks. Casualties include numerous sailors and firemen with many unaccounted for or presumed drowned. The vessel settled, beached at the east bank with wrecked magazines and extensive damage. One officer and 22 men dead, 7 wounded, 21 missing. more deaths anticipated.
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Scott
San Diego
Young
Perry C. E. Rushing
J. Hilacher
Daaa
R. B. Carr
Bennington Disaster Prompts Navy Action and Aid
Navy officials moved quickly after the Bennington explosion directing Mare Island to send medical staff to San Diego and notifying Commander Young. Acting Secretary Darling vowed full effort to aid the wounded and honor the dead, while President Oyster Bay was informed. A San Diego chamber of commerce leader offered local support as details emerged about casualties, crew changes, and lack of Marines aboard.
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Marine Corps
Bennington
Elliott
Navy Department
Judge Darling
Department
Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
New York
Boston
Britt Wins Lightweight Title Fight at Woodward's Pavilion
Jimmy Britt defeated Kid Sullivan on points in twenty rounds at Woodward's Pavilion. The Washington duo weighed about 123 pounds. Britt led with sharp lefts and rights while Sullivan answered with body blows and rallies. The crowd saw constant exchanges as Britt secured the decision in a closely fought bout.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Woodward's Pavilion
Washington Lad
Sullivan
Britt
Jack Welch
Sp.der Kelly Os
Berger
Frank McDonald
Tommy West
Sol English
al Herford
Sully
Corbett
Gong
Sullvan
Rounan
Vaurien
Siitea
Joe
Kid
Freak
Silvan
Jimmy
James
Hook
Bell
Bullivan
Ator
Ivan
Bully
Brite
Sinthe
Disaster on Gunboat and Local Sports Roundup
The issue highlights a gunboat disaster and a high school round robin, along with crop estimates, tolls, and various notices. Also featured are boxing notes detailing a Britt vs Sullivan bout, with Britt winning on points after fifteen hard rounds.
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Chine
Japan
Carlton
Hyde
A &B
Kanawhay
Virginia
Maryland
Gocl
Duke
Hobo
Scotty
Darrow
Wall Street Daily Review
London
Assassination Attempt on Turkish Sultan Fails
Reports from Constantinople detail a bomb blast at the Selamlik ceremony courtyard. The Sultan escaped unharmed though several attendants were killed or wounded. Alerts and arrests follow, with vivid notes on the Sultan's cautious routines and guards.
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Constantinople
Brussels
Petit Bleu
Amie
Washington Post
London
Divine Providends
Imperial Palace
Berlin
Bultan
Turkey
Baron von Calice
Open Door policy and China Japan alliance talk
Roosevelt and Root discuss China's open door note and US aims in Far East. Chinese views on alliance with Japan grow as Russia Japan tension and Washington treaty influence shift regional power, with experts predicting a possible future Sino Japanese defense pact within years.
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China
Japan
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Re Hill
United States
Foreign Office of
Bush
Ming
Russia
Washington
Peking
Jian
Jin
Ichahali
Far East
Asia
Chris
Tokyo
Phich
Chi
Witte Arrives in Paris For Peace Conference
Russian peace plenipotentiary M M Witte arrives in Paris en route to the United States peace talks. He is greeted at the Northern Railway station by officials and members of the diplomatic corps, standing taller than M Netloff and Count Cassini as the crowd cheers.
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Abdul Hamid II
Puget
Ateeid
Iss
Moorad V
Ben Vee
Beaconsfield Ee
Ara Worker
Paris
M. Witte
United States
M. Netloff
Count Cassini
Woshington
Mucleg
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