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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1913

Page

5

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.

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 All sTevedores Tromaml 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.

Revenue Cutter Guthrie 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.

Philadelphia Baltimore Coatesville Philadelphia Navy Yard Reading Pennsylvania New Jersey Atlantic City Delaware 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.

Washington Brookland Citizens’ Association Masonic Hall Brookland Lord Memorial Hall C. F. Tansii I. T. Howe C. L. Mendil S. S. Rider Dr. A. Patton D. H. Oertly A. A

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.

Philadelphia 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.

Minnie Crossiey 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.

Senator Jones 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.

London 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.

North Dakota Bismarck N. Dak 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.

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.

Fhe Associated Charities Citizens’ Relief Association Wnll Fsat Thees Washington Howard Reeside 72Nd Street Milton E. Ailes

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.

Diustice Barnard 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.

James T. McIntosh 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.

Political and Social Science Academy Droop Board of Trade S. H. Droop Senate Arthur C. Moses McMillan Park Rock Creek Potomac Parks Rock Creek Western Taft Congress George W. Harris St. Louis L. Siddons Arthur T. Ramsey Oliver S. Metzerott American Academy of Political and Social Science Philadelphia Charles J. O'Neill William W., Scott James M. Beall Diller F. Groff Frederick A. Spicer Thomas C. Phillips William T. Willet Charlies W. Bohannon George L. Hiseman St. Thomas Catholic University McMahon Hall Father Skinner FP. J. McCormick Thomas J. Shahan P. M. Nicrosi Montgomery Aig Isle of Pines United States Bryan Ssle of Pines State Department 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.

Public Utilities Commission District of Columbia Washington Stock Exchange Eldridge E Jordan United States Trust Company Saya Cox Public Oues Commission William V Cox Second National Bank William D. Hoover National Savings and Trust Company Utilities Commission Hoover The Alonzo Tweedale Comptroller of the Treasury 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.

Park View Thomas W Goss Sidney W. Kent Bristee Adams Texas Association Texas State Association Perpetual Building Association Lone Star State Louis A. Porter Mieses Edith Roby Sylvia Payne Ruby Raymond

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