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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
18
Twenty three other midshipmen perish in a naval explosion blamed on smoke less powder and officers quarters decomposition aboard a ship on the Yalu River during the war with China. The vessel was the flagship, and the incident follows the fleet’s engagement pattern and date.
Admiral Yoshimatsu reports an explosion aboard the Matsushima while anchored at Makeng harbor. The stern blast killed and injured many, with 175 saved from 431 aboard including officers and midshipmen. Missing cadets include heirs of Prince Oyama and Baron Chinda, with Urya and Uryu noted among linked names.
In Fort de France a fatal clash between rival political groups during municipal election tensions left the mayor M Severe dead along with several others and many wounded. A band led by M Labat, vice mayor of Wort de France, clashed at the city hall with another faction.
The Apostolic Delegate in Washington, Most Rev. Diomede Falconio, is among those named as likely cardinals at the next consistory scheduled for June in Rome.
American officials in China warned against a naval demonstration and pressed for a six day stop at Amoy instead of a longer visit. The plan aims to avoid signaling U S intentions in Manchuria while ships move from Japan toward Manila. The Amoy stop follows pressure from Peking authorities and aligns with a broader Manila bound schedule.
Special to The Washington Port Cuva N Y April 3 The enlisted men of the two battalions of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry colored unioned at Sackett Harbor eleven miles from Watertown and declare a boycott against the latter place They announce they will remain away and can get two or three days off to go to Syracuse Traders learn to treat them with civility The hatred toward the colored troops surfaced after their arrival from the Philippines weeks ago with signs in drinking places signaling price changes to advance the price for Negroes
The Indomitable, a 17,250 ton cruiser of 530 feet, reportedly hit 28 knots on a Clyde measured mile during speed trials and 14 plus knots in continuous steaming. Launched March 16, her turbine powered propulsion is shown in unofficial results ahead of contract speed.
Special to The Washington Post reports Cardinal Logue of Ireland recounting the papal election scene at a Maynooth alumni luncheon in New York. He joked about an Irish pope fleeing Rome if chosen, described the pope’s reluctance, and praised Pius X while noting Italian cardinals’ comforts.
At Louth anniversary events in New York a pontifical mass was held at the cathedral for departed diocese prelates and priests. Bishop O Connor celebrated while Archbishop Cusack preached and read a papal message from Pope Pius expressing cordial greetings and granting benediction to the New York diocese clergy.
Mrs. William E. Corey wife of the Steel Trust president told reporters of plans to build a combined opera house and theater after Europe trip aboard the Deutschland. Corey disputed the tale saying there was nothing to the story as he ushered her away from the press at the pier.
Maj. C. 4 Devol from Washington arrived to organize tornado relief in Hattiesburg. He sought rations tents for 1000 and Red Cross supplies while the relief committee plans a possible 90 thousand dollar Congressional appropriation. Telegraph company offers free aid messages under official authorization.
Berlin April 90 The imperial government must borrow 250 million dollars during the next five years. The statement outlines the finance plan and necessity for increased borrowing to sustain government operations and public programs.
President Roosevelt formally informs Secretary Straus of a new six year term as one of the American members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. The lineup includes Chief Justice Fuller John W. Griggs and Judge George Gray.
James A. Coyle of 27 Quincr street northwest reports he was held up before daybreak yesterday near Twelfth street and Ohio avenue northwest by three Black men. He lost $9 in cash a $75 gold watch and a $63 gold chain and could not describe his assailants.
Countess Moustiere de Merinvillé, formerly Miss Mary Caldwell, denies that her gift to the Catholic University of America was meant to imply she has returned to Rome. She states the act was spurred by youthful enthusiasm and an old friendship with Bishop O Connell, and notes her withdrawal from the church amid a fortune estimated at 2 million.
Special to the Washington Post from Baltimore April reports an appendectomy on Harry Boehm at Franklin Square Hospital abruptly halted when no appendix existed. Doctors searched for the appendix and found a grain of corn in its place. They believe prior surgery obliterated it. Boehm suffers similar pain, his mother claims an abscess on the liver persists.
Mixed highs and lows across the nation trigger a freak storm, sending winds, rain, and snow from the Gulf to the Pacific. Washington sees an unusual warm spell while temperatures drop elsewhere, with Shreveport and Galveston dipping and Fresno near 48 as Rocky Mountain and Canadian systems shift the pattern.
Temperatures near freezing stretch from the Alleghenies to the Rockies as frost and heavy wet snow strike the Midwest and South. Ohio Kentucky and Wisconsin Minnesota report damage to crops. lightning strikes in Pittsburgh after a rain snow event. Tallahassee reports wind damage. North Texas sees killing frosts affecting garden crops though fruits largely spared. Union Trust Bank ad and Washington Southern Railway dining car service discontinued after May 1.
Bernard Warkentin, president of the Kansas State Bank in Newton, was killed by a bullet from a Turkish prince on a Damascus to Beirut train. His wife and son arrived in New York seeking clarity, while the family accuses American Ambassador John G. W. Leishman of discourteous handling and seeks to press charges with the State Department. The incident followed warnings about handling the prince’s revolver and ties to posthumous tributes and a $10,000 tomb at their Newton home.
Extremely cold weather covers Virginia with light snows in the southwest. Reports from distant points warn of severe damage to fruit crops and early vegetables, the harshest of the season. The mountain region, especially west of Lynchburg, faces the worst harm to young fruit.
A government bulletin from Yenesuem Curacao and San Juan notes no new bubonic plague cases at La Guarra in four days. Provisions were sent there and a citizens committee in Caracas offers 5 cents per rat killed to curb transmission. Reports from Venezuela warn of alarming plague conditions. many are fleeing the country.
Arthur M Beaupre retiring U S minister to Argentina was hosted at government house by Senor Zeballos. The dinner marked the first official farewell for a retiring foreign diplomat as Beaupre prepares for The Hague to assume post as American minister.
District Attorney Baker and assistant Harvey Given press for two hours with Julian Wimberlake and H Townsend Western Union workers over alleged doctored telegrams from Representative Fassett to Senator Owen Cassidy in New York. Investigation seeks to determine if a case can be made regarding alteration of dispatches and possible state or federal action.
A $10 token issued by the Cincinnati Mining Company in et was sold at Sotheby’s today in London for 2175. The sale notes only one other extant token remains known, underscoring the piece’s rarity and historic value.
A Pennsylvania Railroad express car was raided by two robbers near Carnegie eight miles from Pittsburgh after the Union Station departure at 1 p.m. They bound and gagged the messenger, looted four bags of currency and gold, then signaled the engineer to stop before leaping off. The crew found the messenger in the car later. A posse searches the hills for the robbers as passengers were not harmed.
Gen Woodford presided at a New York delegate conference for Gov Hughes and warned the party to unite. He said Hughes would have 110 votes on the first Chicago ballot, with 66 from New York and 44 from other states. Alt delegates and district delegates expressed support for Hughes.
During a performance at the Zon theater a leopard breached its open cage and leaped into the gallery, wounding a boy with its claw as panic spread. Police closed doors to eject patrons while the frightened animal fled to an adjoining room. Skaters in a nearby rink were kept unaware of the incident until it ended.
Advices from Torreon report a Wells Fargo package containing $72000 disappeared from a north bound Mexican Railroad express car. No crew was aboard the robbery and no arrests have been made. Weekend all rail service to Cape May from Union Station departs 12:20 p m Saturday and 12:30 a m Sunday with connections at Broad Street Station. Hotels in Cape May open.
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