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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
A lengthy dispatch describes Rear Admiral Evans' status and rumors of a command transfer at Callao. It details sea trials and target practice from a battleship fleet, noting the high cost of shells and powder, the use of night tracers, and the impressive range and illumination from searchlights during maneuvers.
The Missouri, part of Rear Admiral Evans fleet, suffered a muzzle break during target practice near Pensacola on April 8 1904. A flare fueled powder explosion in a six inch broadside gun caused no injuries though similar incidents earlier claimed 33 lives. The damaged gun will be replaced with two units from the Washington Navy Yard as investigations continue into the cause of the failure.
Struck by a Whitehead torpedo fired from its own tube the torpedo hit Blakely during target practice off the port side below the waterline. The vessel was dry docked for investigation as a board of inquiry was named. The Blakely took on water and limped toward the navy yard with about three feet in its compartments.
A list of funeral directors and embalmers in Washington with commodious chapels, livery on premises, and moderate prices. Firms named include J William Lee, John R Wright Co, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Speare, WM H Sardo & Co, Thos S Sergeon, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and Geo P Zurhorst. Addresses and phone numbers vary. services stressed as strictly first class with reasonable terms.
Grace Brown’s killer leaves message urging young men to become active as Chasans-Walks with firm step to death room. Mother breaks down when told of his end in the coroner’s report.
The Washington Post reports on Chester Gillette’s execution for Grace Brown’s murder near Big Moose Lake. The article details his confession to spiritual advisers, the precise electric chair procedure, witnesses, and the framed final statements by Gillette and his mother, who defends him and claims no strike occurred. It recounts the case’s sensational trial, Brown’s letters, and the couple’s doomed plans ending at Big Moose Lake in the Adirondacks.
The document presents a financial summary for the Camden Fire Insurance Association for the year 1907 including liabilities, reserves, premiums, and expenses. It lists capital stock, real estate, bills receivable, cash on hand, and losses sustained during the year. Names like CROeBY and EDGAND STURTENANT appear as officials or signatories, with a sworn certificate dated February 3, 1908.
The report covers Irish Home Rule debates with Asquith defending self government while Redmond argues imperial supremacy. It notes Healy’s critique, Balfour’s attack, and the stalled path to Irish parliament, as UK politics delay decisive action.
Deaths reported to 1 3 pm March list numerous individuals with ages and residences including Providence Hospital 84, 395 Frank Retchert. Geoze Washingon University Hospital 76, Mery A Jaho. James W Hammett 49 Q St NE 4. Margaret Tune 804 O St NW 40. Mathew P Ireland 1128 Montella Ave NE al. Ralph W Miller 27 Lith St NE 1 day. many entries show addresses in Washington DC areas and Baltimore Md. The text also notes Army matters and an approved increase of garri sons at Fort Yellowstone per War Secretary and Lt Gen Young.
Detectives search Durdas woods for a revolver linked to the deaths of Carl Bernthaler and Lena Ziechmann found in Cleveland Heights. Bernthaler, a music teacher and orchestra member, and Ziechmann, a music pupil and German teacher, left home Sunday afternoon and were killed by bullets. Coroner rules murder by a third person, revolver absent.
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