Explosive disaster sinks tug and Alum Chine in harbor
A dynamite explosion tore through the Alum Chine and nearby tug Atlantic. Seventeen dead identified including Capt. William E. Van Dyke and crew. many missing or feared dead. Rescue boats towed wreckage as flames and flying debris rained on the harbor. The blast wrecked the ships and left the scene a debris field with widespread damage estimated at over $600,000.
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William E. van Dyke
Baltimore
Atlantic
Robert W. Diggs
Howard Watters
Alum Chine
Joseph Plennon
Baltimore Atlantic
Charles Davis
Colter
J@son
John Lind
Collier Jason
Iam
John Mackral
Frank Boyle
Howard Cassell
Andrew Garotski
Joseph T. Hood
William | Balston
Philip Smith
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Anne Arundel
Baltimore County
van D.ice
Ine
Guithrie
Peter J. Curran
Serom
Guthrie
William F. Stone
Curran
Wiliam BE. van Dyke
Atevedores
Jerome
van Dyke
Atlantis
Ufe
Joseph T Hood
Robert Diggs
J. R Thompson
Fason
Dynamite Cargo and Loss In Panama Canal Project Vessel Details
From figures published by ship interests the loss may approach nearly 100000 dollars. The Joseph R. Foard Company said their only cargo aboard was dynamite valued at about 70500 dollars. The Alum Chine, a 1467 ton small tramp, owned by the Alum Chine Steamship Company of Cardiff Wales, sailed from New York for Baltimore February 2 arriving March 1 and was to sail for Colon to load dynamite for government work on the Panama Canal.
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Revenue Cutter
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Dunn
Joseph F. Martin
Sparrows Point
United States
Jason
Mr. Martin
J. G. Reese
Cardiff
Wales
Alum Chine
Jerome
Maryland Steel Company
Whilsg
Joseph R. Foard Company
Alumo Chine
Alum Chine Steamship Company
Cardi
New York
Baltimore
Colon
Paname Canal
Tremendous Baltimore Blast Felt Across Mid-Atlantic
The dynamite explosion near Baltimore rattled windows and shook buildings up to 100 miles away. Reports from Coatesville Reading Elkton Port Deposit and Annapolis describe tremors alarms and panic among students workers and residents while the Navy seeks damages and officials express sympathy for those affected.
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Coatesville
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Reading
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
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Dover
Plan Big Flower Show In Brookland Meet
Northeast Washington flower lovers met with the Brookland Citizens Association at Masonic Hall Brookland to plan a competitive show likely to be hosted in Lord Memorial Hall A committee of nine plus a Ladies Auxiliary group is named The show is scheduled for May with the exact date to be set at the next meeting.
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Runaway Wrecks Hearse On Solkind Funeral
In Philadelphia on March 7 two frightened horses pulling the hearse of William Solkind bolted near a bridge as a trolley train passed beneath. The crash forced the coffin through the glass and onto the trolley track, halting the funeral for about an hour while mourners waited for a replacement hearse. Relatives and mourners gathered, with women weeping and others assisting the coffin to the sidewalk.
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William Solkind
Solkind
Woman Hurt by Falling Board at Parade Stand
Mrs Minnie Crossley 50 of 623 Pennsylvania Ave NW was struck in the breast by a dropped board during dismantling at Winth Street. Laborers Albert Ford and John Kelly were arrested. Crossley treated at home. injuries not serious. James Brockman 83 Twenty-fifth St NW was struck on the head by a plank at the Treasury building stand and treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Winth Street
Albert Ford
John Kelly
Crossley
James Brockman
Twenty-fifth Street
Treasury Building
Brockman
Men Higher Up Sylvester to Face Senate Hearing in Washington
Senators Jones and Pomerene prepare for today’s hearing at which Maj. Richard Sylvester, Washington police superintendent, will be questioned on alleged misconduct during the suffragist parade. District Commissioner Johnston and other officials are to be examined, while suffragist leaders seek to summon former War Secretary Stimson and Robert Oliver.
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Washington
Senate
Richard Sylvester
Johnston
Stimson
War Department
Robert Oliver
Senate Committee
Jones
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pomerene
Illinois
Mann
Gardener
Alice Paul
Wilson
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Bowling Green
Pike County
Mayville
Clark
Chicago
Minolta
James R. Mann
Mad
Sylvester
Suffragette Joyce Locke Given Eighteen Months in London
Miss Joyce Locke real name Oliver Wharry, a suffragette, sentenced at Old Bailey to eighteen months for arson at a pavilion in the Kew Botanic Gardens on February 2. Court orders payment of costs and a 1000 bond to insure good behavior for two years post release. She vows to refuse costs and begins hunger strike.
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Joyce Locke
Oliver Wharry
Old Bailey Sessions
Kew Boltanic Gardens
Lana
North Dakota Legislature Passes Woman Suffrage Bill
The North Dakota lower house approved the senate woman suffrage bill today. The measure now goes to the people for final decision. In Iowa, the senate endorsed a woman suffrage amendment 31 to 15 but rejected receding from a two year lead in a vote inviting Iowa women to vote on suffrage later. the amendment must pass again next session before a popular vote.
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa
Budapest Suffrage Victory in Hungarian Parliament
Budapest Hungary March 7 The lower house adopted the government's suffrage reform bill enfranchising a large number of women in a notable victory for the women's ballot cause and the wider reform effort.
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Budapest
Hungary
Charitable Associations Seek Funds for Budgets
The Associated Charities and Citizens' Relief Association urge Washington residents, churches, clubs, and organizations to support their budget needs through voluntary contributions. They receive no congressional funding and focus on rehabilitating families in distress at home without regard to race or creed. Contributions to Howard J. Reeside, 72nd Street NW, will be acknowledged. Milton E. Ailes, Chairman Joint Finance Committee.
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Reeside
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Suit to Annul Marriage in District Court
Justice Barnard signed an order appointing Ralph D. Quinter to defend the annulment suit filed by Constance Lee Pastor against Senor Luis Pastor, former Spanish secretary to this city and now Spanish Minister to China and Siam. The case was referred to Jesse F. Potbury for testimony. Pastor was served Jan 30 but failed to appear. The court, citing that annulment actions cannot be taken on confession, authorized Quinter to examine witnesses for the wife.
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Suupreme
Ralph D. Quinter
Constance Lee Pastor
Senor Luis Pastor
Iegation
China
Siam
Jesse FE. Potbury
Senor Pastor
Quinter
Burglar Robbed James McIntosh Home at Evart Street
A burglar entered the McIntosh residence at 17 Evart Street Northeast by a cellar window and stole items including a gold watch valued at 35 dollars a suit of clothes a vest trousers shoes and a child's bank with 92 cents The burglary occurred yesterday and the occupants were not awakened.
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Evart Street
McIntosh
Dow
McIntoshes
Five Peace Delegates Named and Park Plans Discussed
The Board of Trade undertook executive business as Suffragists criticized police. Five peace delegates were named with George W. Harris chairing to attend the Fourth American Peace Congress in St. Louis May 1 to 3. Delegates also named for the American Academy of Political and Social Science meeting in Philadelphia. New members elected include Charles J. O Neill and others. Catholic University marked St. Thomas feast with Mass and a lecture on Educators. Isle of Pines annexation bids renewed but likely doomed by Cuba's Supreme Court.
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Congress
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Philadelphia
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St. Thomas
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Aig
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Supreme Court
Cuba
No Fund To Organize Will Ask Tracewell's Views
District officials plan to organize the public utilities commission despite funds not yet authorized. Financiers expect the commission will strengthen public service corporations, raise investor confidence, and improve service while leaving big local issues for July. Analysts predict higher stock activity and potential modest shifts in certain issues as the new body begins operations.
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Saya Cox
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Alonzo Tweedale
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Tracewell
Oppose Cheap Residences Provokes Park View Meeting
At Kimmel Hall Whitney Avenue Christian Church the Park View Citizens Association condemned cheap residences for negro tenants. Officers elected included J. G. McGrath as president and W. H. Melville as financial secretary, with an executive committee: Bristee Adams Sid ney W. Kent and others. Bristee Adams gave an illustrated lecture on city lawn and garden beautification. The Texas State Association hosted visitors at Perpetual Building Association Hall with music refreshments and remarks from Mrs. Louis A. Porter and Edith Roby Sylvia Payne Ruby Raymond.
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Thomas W Goss
Sidney W. Kent
Bristee Adams
Texas Association
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Lone Star State
Louis A. Porter
Mieses Edith Roby
Sylvia Payne
Ruby Raymond
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