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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
42
Twenty three midshipmen among 284 sailors reported lost in a ship sinking. The vessel, flagship in a Yalu River war clash with China, was out of date. Explosion linked to reduced powder smoke decomposed near officers quarters.
The Matsushima exploded while anchored at Makeng harb or on the Piscadores Islands, sinking immediately and killing many aboard. Rescue efforts saved 175, including some officers, with most missing cadets including heirs of Prince Oyama and Baron Chinda. The blast stemmed from cordite decomposition. 43 officers and 176 total aboard were saved or accounted for. Condolences flowed from Navy officials and U.S. contacts, noting the ship’s limited size and protected-cruiser design.
In Fort de France April a deadly fight between rival political groups over municipal elections left Mayor M Severe dead and several others killed or wounded at the city hall. Leaders included M Labat, vice mayor, and the opposing mayor.
Rome April. The Most Rev. Diomede Falconio, apostolic delegate in Washington, is among those named as likely to become a cardinal at the upcoming June consistory. The consistory is scheduled to meet in June.
Reports from Peking say American officials advised against a naval demonstration, fearing misinterpretation, and that the fleet will pass Amoy for six days en route from Japan to Manila. American authorities emphasize movement aims at target practice and show of force in the Pacific, with Manila as next stop.
Special to The Washington Port from Cuva New York April 3 describes the Twenty fourth United States Infantry color battalions boycotting Watertown. Soldiers threaten to wait for three days off then travel to Syracuse for goods and note hostility toward the colored troops after arrival from the Philippines. Signs in drinking spots warned prices would change for negroes.
The Indomitable, a new 17,250 ton cruiser of 530 feet, reportedly hit 28 knots on a measured Clyde mile during speed trials and 14? knots in continuous steaming. Launched March 16, she uses turbine propulsion and is under trial with contract speed around 26 knots.
Special to The Washington Post from New York on April 30. Cardinal Logue of Ireland at Maynooth alumni luncheon recounts the papal election of Pius X and jokes of running from Rome if elected. He cites an Irish bishop's cave in the Apennines and recalls the cautious reaction of cardinals amid laughter. The event honors Maynooth and includes Archbishop Browne and Bishop of Cloyne with songs and a Catholic Club reception.
A pontifical mass at the cathedral commemorated deceased prelates and priests of the diocese. Bishop O Connor officiated with Archbishop Cusack reading a Pope Pius message praising Archbishop Farley and granting benediction to the diocese, after greetings from New York clergy.
Mrs William E Corey wife of the Steel Trust president again told reporters before sailing for Europe that she would build a combined opera house and theater on her return. The husband disputed the tale saying there was nothing to the story and led her away from reporters at the pier.
Maj. C. F. Devol of the U. S. Army staff arrives from Washington to coordinate relief in the Hattiesburg area. A request goes to the War Department for rations tents for 1000 persons and Red Cross medical supplies. Local telegraph chief H. F. Taft arranges free messages of aid under official relief committees.
Berlin April 90. The imperial government must borrow $250,000,000 during the next five years, the substance of discussions reported today. Officials outlined needs and projected uses for the funds amid ongoing financial priorities.
President Roosevelt notified Secretary Straus of a six year renewal as one of the American members of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Other American members include Chief Justice Fuller, John W. Griggs, and George Gray of Delaware.
James A. Coyle of 27 Quincr street northwest says he was held up just before daybreak yesterday by three Black men near Twelfth Street and Ohio Avenue Northwest. He was robbed of nine dollars in cash, a gold watch worth seventy five dollars, and a gold chain valued at sixty three dollars. He could not provide descriptions of the assailants.
Countess Moustiere de Merinvillé denies reports that her gift to Catholic University of America reflected mature judgment. She explains the ring gift to Bishop O Connell was personal and notes her youth at the time. Once a Cincinnati socialite and convert, she later left the church and now lives abroad with an estimated fortune of about 2 million.
Special to the Washington Post reports at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore during an April appendix operation on Harry Boehm doctors found no appendix to remove. They located a grain of corn instead and suspect prior surgery obliterated the organ. Boehm suffers new pain, his mother claims an liver abscess.
A chaotic winter pattern produced wildly mixed temperatures across the United States. Washington saw milder air while Gulf cities experienced warmer spells and other regions faced sharp cold snaps. Forecasters credit a clash of highs and lows from Mexico to Canada, with drastic temperature reversals from coast to coast and a surprising spread of springlike warmth into the South.
Weather dispatch reports freezing temperatures from the Alleghenies to the Rockies with frost as far south as Southern Texas. Heavy wet snow hits Ohio and Kentucky while Pennsylvania feels a snow and lightning storm in Pittsburgh. North Texas reports killing frosts extending toward Lampasas. fruit and grain crops damaged but some fruit crops less affected.
The body of Bernard Warkentin, president of the Kansas State Bank at Newton, Kansas, was returned after an accidental bullet struck him on a train between Damascus and Beirut. His family disputes Ambassador John G. W. Leishman’s handling of the case, urging Washington to pursue charges. The incident follows Warkentin’s $10,000 tomb commitment and his reputation for introducing hard wheat in Kansas. His wife and son traveled from Europe aboard the Koenig Albert.
Extreme cold and light snows sweep Virginia. Reports from distant points warn severe damage to fruit crops and early vegetables, with the mountain and western Lynchburg regions hardest hit. The weather marks the severest season in years, threatening young fruit in the highland areas.
A government bulletin reports no new bubonic plague cases at La Guarra over four days. A citizens’ committee in Caracas will pay 5 cents per rat killed to curb transmission. Reports from San Juan note plague conditions in Venezuela with many leaving the country.
Arthur M Beaupre retiring United States Minister to Argentina was hosted at government house by Senor Zeballos. The banquet marked his farewell before heading to The Hague to assume the American minister role. The event drew ministers, officials, the diplomatic corps, and notable citizens. Zeballos praised relations and shared sympathy and growing trade. Beaupre spoke in Spanish, thanking the host for four years of service.
District Attorney Baker and assistant Harvey Given summoned Western Union operators Julian Wimberlake and H C Townsend to the courthouse as part of an inquiry into alleged doctoring of a telegram from Representative Fassett to Senator Owen Cassidy. The case centers on influencing New York anti racing legislation and may establish if a federal or local law can penalize telegram alterations.
In London on April 30 a $10 token issued by the Cincinnati Mining Company in eT sold at Sothebys for 2175, one of only two extant examples. The auction marks a rare public sale of such numismatic items.
A New York St Louis express crew in Pittsburg reports two robbers looted four bags of currency and gold after binding the messenger at Carnegie. The pair signaled a stop, jumped off as the train slowed, and fled. The messenger’s exact haul is undisclosed. Authorities and a posse search Carnegie hills. Passengers unmolested. Also: Southern Pacific to resume Sparks operations with 500 workers affected. Baltimore & Ohio service timetable adjustments noted.
Gen Woodford heads a New York conference of Hughes delegates and alternates to rally support for Gov Hughes at Chicago. He says Hughes will have 110 votes on the first ballot and denies withdrawal rumors. The meeting aims to soothe party divisions and plan stealthy backing for Hughes' candidacy.
At a Zon performance in Baltimore on April 3 a leopard leaped from its open cage into the gallery causing a panic. The beast clawed a boy who leaned over the rail, wounds were serious though not described. The leopard fled to an adjoining room and police sealed exits to orderly egress.
Advices from Torreon report a Wells Fargo express package with seventy two thousand dollars vanished from the express car of the north bound Mexican Railroad passenger train. No crew was aboard the robbery and no arrests have been reported. Separate notices advertise weekend rail service from Union Station Washington to Cane May for connections via Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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