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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
18
Disaster among 24 midshipmen including Prince Oyama’s son as explosion tears through quarters of a flagship vessel on the Yalu River. Magazine note says smoke decomposed powder in the stern rooms caused the blast. Ship was out of date.
Admiral Yoshimatsu reports an explosion aboard the Matsushima at Makeng harbor on the Piscadores Islands. 175 men were saved, including some officers, while many cadets and notable figures’ relatives are listed among the missing. The ship, a protected cruiser built in 1899, was used for training with 26 officers, 8 warrant officers, 321 enlisted men, and 40 midshipmen aboard.
In Fort de France island of Martinique a deadly battle erupted between rival political factions during municipal election tensions. The vice mayor M Labat led one group against mayor M Severe at city hall. The mayor and several others were killed. many wounded.
Rome April report states Apostolic Delegate Dom Demed Falconio, stationed in Washington, is among those named to be created a cardinal at the forthcoming June consistory. The event will convene in June.
Reports from Peking state American officials advised against a naval demonstration in China to avoid misinterpretation of U S intentions in Manchuria. The fleet will stay six days at Amoy before sailing to Manila, with Amoy chosen over Shanghai.
Special to The Washington Port Cuva N Y April 3 The enlisted men of the Two Twenty fourth United States Infantry colored unioned at Sackett Harbor eleven eight from Watertown have declared a boycott against the latter place and plan to maintain it until tradesmen treat them with civility They say when they need goods they will wait out two or three days then go to Syracuse Hatred toward the troops appeared after their arrival from the Philippines weeks ago drinking places posted signs stating prices would change without notice to raise price for Negroes.
British cruiser Indomitable reportedly hits 28 knots on Clyde measured mile and 14 knots in continuous steaming during speed trials. Launch date March 16. Vessel class turbine powered, 17,250 tons, 530 feet, contract speed 23 knots. Port Glasgow report notes limits of official dispatch.
Special to The Washington Post from New York April 30 reports Cardinal Logue of Ireland joking about the 1903 papal election. He recalled an Irish pope who reportedly fled Rome to the Appennines, and he mused on how a pope might escape via a window if elected. The luncheon honored Maynooth alumni and Archbishop Browne while discussing the selection of Pope Pius X.
A pontifical mass for deceased prelates and priests of the diocese was held at the cathedral. Bishop O Connor officiated, with Archbishop Cusack delivering a sermon and reading Pope Pius XII’s telegram from New York. The message from Archbishop Farley expressed good wishes and granted benediction to eminent fathers and faithful of the diocese amid Louth anniversary celebrations.
Mrs William E Corey wife of the president of the Steel Trust reiterates plans to build a combined opera house and theater on her return from Europe aboard the Deutschland. Her husband denies the tale and moves her away from reporters at the pier as she began to discuss the project.
Maj. C. A. Devoll of the U S Army arrives from Washington to centralize relief for tornado victims in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He seeks rations tents for 1000 people and Red Cross medical supplies while Congress may be asked for a 90000 special appropriation. Western Union offers free aid messages authorized by officials. Red Cross to coordinate.
Berlin April 90 The imperial government must borrow 250 million dollars over the next five years as the core of its financial program. Authorities outlined the need amid economic pressures and planned long term loans to fund wartime or postwar efforts.
President Roosevelt notified Secretary Straus of a six year reappointment to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Other American members include Chief Justice Fuller John W. Griggs and Judge George Gray. Straus joined after President Harrison's death as an early member.
James A. Coyle of 27 Quincr street northwest tells police he was held up and robbed just before daybreak yesterday near Twelfth street and Ohio avenue northwest. He lost $9 in cash a gold watch valued at $75 and a gold chain valued at $63. He provides no description of the three assailants.
The former Miss Mary Caldwell denies reports that her gift to Catholic University of America signaled a shift back to Rome. She calls the interpretation false, stating the donation was a youthful act and not a reflection of mature judgment. Caldwell Hall bears her name. she later left the church and lives abroad.
Special to the Washington Post from Baltimore reports a Franklin Square Hospital operation on Harry Boehm for appendicitis halted when no appendix existed. Doctors traced a grain of corn at the site, suggesting prior removal or obliteration of the organ, while Mrs Boehm disputes relief from pain and cites an alleged liver abscess.
A chaotic weather summary details wind rain and snow storms across the United States. Washington experiences milder conditions with sharp temperature swings, while Gulf Coast cities see warmth and other regions cool. Forecasts call for rising temperatures, yet the day remains unsettled with notable regional contrasts.
Weather across the nation brings near freezing temperatures from the Alleghenies to the Rockies. Frosts hit Wisconsin and Minnesota growers hard while Ohio and Kentucky report heavy wet snow. Texas and Florida see wind and frost effects. rail service ends dining car on Washington Southern train No 4 starting May 1.
Bernard Warkentin president of the Kansas State Bank Newton Kansas was shot on a Damascus Beirut train by a Turkish prince. His widow returned to Kansas with the body while her son pressed for a State Department inquiry into the incident and questioned Ambassador Leishman’s handling of the case. The death followed warnings to the prince about gun safety and coincided with a large tomb funded by Warkentin.
Extremely cold weather with light snows reaches across Virginia. Reports from distant points indicate severe damage to fruit crops and early vegetables, with the mountain west of Lynchburg hardest hit. The Virginia spell is described as the harshest in years, with young fruit most at risk in snow covered mountain areas.
Bulletin from Yenesuem states no new bubonic plague cases in La Guarra over four days. Provisions sent there, citizens form Caracas committee to pay five cents per rat killed. Red D Line steamer Philadelphia reaches San Juan with quarantined passengers amid alarms of plague in Venezuela.
Arthur M Beaupre United States Minister to Argentina honored at first official farewell banquet hosted by Foreign Minister Zeballos at government house in Buenos Aires. He will soon depart for The Hague to assume post as American Minister, with cordial remarks on long friendship and growing trade between the two nations.
District Attorney Baker and assistant Harvey Given pressed two Western Union operators and other officials as they probe alleged doctoring of a telegram from Representative Fassett to Senator Owen Cassidy about New York anti racing legislation. Fassett and secretary J William Shea faced questioning as investigators near a pivotal stage, seeking to determine if a case can be made to cover telegram manipulation.
London April 30 A ten token issued by the Cincinnati Mining Company in et was sold at auction at Sothebys today and bought for America for 2175. There is only one other extant token.
In a bold train heist near Carnegie, two robbers bound and gagged the express messenger of the New York St Louis route, looted four bags of currency and gold, forced a stop signal, then escaped as the crew searched for cause. The messenger, Nathan Roshen, refuses to reveal the haul. Passengers unharmed. Police scour Carnegie hills for the culprits. Southern Pacific to restart work in Nevada. 500 workers affected. Baltimore Ohio schedule notes remain.
Gen Stewart L. Woodford presided at a New York conference of Hughes supporters as he declared Gov. Hughes unlikely to secure a first ballot majority in Chicago. He said Hughes would have 66 delegates from New York with 44 from other states yet to be allocated. The meeting urged unity and discussed strategies to promote Hughes while examining the party deadlock with the state legislature.
During a performance at the Zon tonight a leopard leaped from its cage into the gallery, injuring a boy with its claws as panic swept the crowd. The beast was frightened and fled to an adjoining room. Police sealed exits to prevent a stampede while skaters on the rink remained unaware of the drama.
Advices from Torreon report a Wells Fargo express package with 72000 dollars disappeared from the express car as the north-bound Mexican Railroad passenger train reached Torreon. No crew or arrests are known. Also notes weekend rail service and openings at Cape May hotels.
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