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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
1
A four story factory disaster left at least four dozen dead and many missing after a boiler exploded triggering a blazing collapse. Rescue crews battled flames as victims were pulled from wreckage. state inspectors probed the cause amid reports of heroic rescues and widespread devastation.
Col Harry B New of Indiana is designated by Postmaster General Cortelyou as vice chairman and acting chairman of the Republican National Committee. Cortelyou resigns as chairman. New to serve until the next national convention, with a neutral stance and no factional gain. Headquarters remain in Washington, Elmer Dover continues as secretary, and New will not spend much time in D C due to duties.
J Frank Cordova a former Methodist clergyman sentenced to four years in state prison for abandoning and assaulting his wife appeals to President Diaz of Mexico for aid in taking the case to the court of errors and for funds to post bail pending the appeal hearing. He cites Diaz as a friend of his father and recalls Diaz aiding him in securing a position in Mexico last summer with Miss Bowne and the Proyal Pilsen brand, as noted at 214 9th nw.
Berkley California March 20 21 HW Daly an Oakland liveryman acting as a messenger for the Central Bank of Oakland was held up and robbed of 10000 on the road between Stege and Point Richmond. Two highwaymen with revolvers forced Daly and former Deputy Sheriff Roach to surrender the sack of gold and then tied them to a fence before fleeing. They freed themselves and walked to Stege station. The robbers likely knew the bank sent 10000 monthly to the Standard plant at Point Richmond.
Mrs Cassie Chadwick, in her first authorized interview since trial, denies accusing Judge Taylor of prejudice or being part of a conspiracy. She says prosecutors and Marshal Chandler were unfair, notes she did business with banks beyond Citizens Bank of Oberlin, and believes further testimony may reveal new details in bankruptcy court.
Secretary of the Navy Morton and party led by Speaker Cannon and Senators sail from Charleston to Guantanamo Cuba to inspect the naval station and observe North Atlantic fleet maneuvers. Mayor Rhett and Capt Berry greet them as Boat Dolphin departs. public cinema attendance planned but time did not permit.
A fifteen year old revolutionary, Matti Hjalmar Reinikke, shot Governor Miaserodoff in Viborg Finland injuring him critically. He entered the governor’s cabinet fired three shots from the doorway then fled to the street where he was captured. Police state Reinikke admitted revoluntionary motives and said Helsingfors know him. The incident signals further unrest and potential violence in Finland amid Russification policies.
Chattanooga March 2 Mal Pruett messenger on Southern Express No 35 bound for Memphis was attacked near Lookout Station by former guard Will Thomas. Pruett was struck and robbed of two money packages and vouchers. Thomas fled but was captured and jailed as passengers aided the pursuit. Express company silent on incident.
In Lexington Kentucky on March 20 a bail hearing for State Senator James Hargis and relatives with Sheriff Edward Callahan drew intense crowds. Moses Feltner testified that discussions in Hargis store weighed which targets, Marcus or Cockrill, should be killed first. He said Cockrill was later killed and the witness acted in bad faith with Hargis side to save lives of Marcus and Cockrill. The hearing, focused on bail, is expected to last several days.
Special report from New York March 20 says Equitable Life Assurance Society directors will meet to hear the mutualization committee result. The plan would allow policy holder election of 28 of 52 directors over four years. Crimmins committee backs ongoing activism but pledges to halt if board adopts a majority- holder elected board. Harmony reportedly prevails between Hyde and Alexander interests as friction subsides.
Inspector Henry M. Lechtrecker reports to the State Board of Charities that in 10,000 industrial school inmates in New York City poverty leaves 433 starting the day without breakfast and 7,415 with breakfasts limited to tea or coffee and bread. Many are anemic due to poor nutrition and insufficient food.
Senator Campbell introduced a concurrent resolution directing Attorney General Miller to file quo warranto proceedings against Mayor Speer and Denver officials elected in May. The document cites alleged frauds in the May election and names John W. Springer as mayor. the resolution was sent to a committee.
Page summaries note a fatality linked to a bowler named Exmoston. The edition also flags political shifts with a Republican chairman and a denunciation of the chain gang system by an official. Other items cover society, theater listings, and international tensions along with local banking and real estate activity.
Washington West Thurmond special reports seven of fifteen men killed in two mine explosions at Rush Run found, including Thomas Bannister fire boss and George Hopking. Bodies located 8 to 100 feet from mine mouth, burned but identifiable. Fire earlier halted search. Brack Jarrell later added to fatalities from neighboring colliery rescue. Night Foreman Cash injured at Red Ash. four men blown from drift mouth at Rush Run with no serious injuries.
Earl Bodine, speaking at a Oakland revival, confessed to killing a man in the Aroostook River bottoms eight years ago in Maine. He claimed self defense, disposed of the body by sinking it in the river, then wandered. Police in Maine are being notified, but doubt his story.
A well dressed man claiming to be Nicholas Weiss formerly of West Virginia was taken to Bellevue Hospital for examination after attempting to cash a 4.5 million dollar check at an East Side private bank. He carried a satchel saying he would take away the larger sum and offered no resistance. Weiss said he inherited property but suffered losses from speculation and loans. police found a gold watch and a White House letter postmarked 1904 with President Roosevelt’s congratulatory card.
Judge Kersten discharged Mrs Jessie Hopkins in the Chicago murder case, ruling a woman may defend herself against a brute. Hopkins, who shot her husband during a New Year’s quarrel at their home, had been on trial for murder. The judge said self defense justified the act and dismissed the charge.
A tornado struck Uniontown and nearby Smithfield injuring five people in James Bennsons home. Mrs Benson found unconscious near the ruins while others were treated for cuts and bruises. Her father was lightly hurt. Royal Pilsen ad copy appears among the report.
In Savannah Judge Emory Speer urges Georgia grand jury to enforce the Supreme Court’s peonage decision. He denounces compulsory chain gang labor for minor offenses as unconstitutional and a threat to both Black and White citizens, arguing the nation must end involuntary servitude across all soil. Royal Prison beer ad note ends.
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