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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
24
A devastating hotel blaze in Fort Wayne left eight dead and many missing as debris potentially hides additional victims. Reported injuries include thirteen serious cases with survivors leaping from windows to escape. Firefighters aided by dry structures and prompt evacuations, while stores opened to provide clothing and essentials to victims.
A four story tenement at 17 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn suffered a fatal blaze when flames trapped families on upper floors. Dozens were rescued by police and fire crews as nets were used to reach survivors. Among the dead were a mother, four children, and other relatives. several residents suffered severe burns or injuries jumping from windows. Investigators planned a full inquiry into the cause while the building's residents faced devastation and authorities sought answers about an intruder reported near the scene.
Police in Shamtlin and the State Constabulary arrested a bear accused of drunkenness after it roamed saloons with its trainer. The animal was detained at the station while the master was ordered out of town. Eye witnesses testified to the bear’s escalating drinking and disorderly conduct.
Czarist crowds witness the wedding at Tsarskoye Selo with Empress Alexandra and Dowager Empress in court dress. Prince Wulheim, second son of King Gustav, marries Grand Duchess Miehav Iovna cousin of the czar. The ceremony blends Russian Orthodox rites and Swedish Lutheran vows. A banquet, toasts, and a torch-lit reception follow at Tsarskoye Selo and Alexander Palace as imperial and royal guests parade through the day amid salutes and ceremonial pageantry.
Special to The Washington Post reports Guatemalan Navy officer W L Moore, in Guatemala for six months, jailed in San Francisco on a charge of assaulting a sailor. Authorities suspect the incident exploited by others to seize custody. The Guatemalan Navy is described as a small squadron with a steamship and a few guns. Moore is said to be from San Francisco.
Special to The Washington Post from Parkersburg West Virginia on May 8, Miss Genevaeve Laten a young society woman of thirty was injured probably fatally after she jumped from a car when a brake was applied suddenly on Junute street. The driver Libin Thompson nephew of the late Senator Joe Camden tried to brake causing her to leap out and strike her head on the brick pavement. the skull was crushed.
Reports from Lakewood indicate former President Grover Cleveland remains seriously ill with a rheumatic condition, while Mrs Cleveland issues statements defending him and denying cancer. Witnesses say the crowd at the hotel is tense as physicians assess his worsening state with potential travel plans and family statements conflicting in tone.
Special to The Washington Post reports Gov Wilson may pardon Caleb Powers and Jim Howard by May 3 as he prepares to address the Kentucky Republican Convention. He has studied trial records and supporters expect a first speech on regained freedom. Rumors of personal violence are dismissed. the governor plans to depart for Washington for governors’ conference.
Paris voters chose in local contests today with May election results. Yeannie Laloe a suffrage advocate was defeated in one Paris ward while Jean Koer the sculptor ran to protest the Gen Mercier medallion and split the socialist vote, forcing a second ballot.
Special to The Washington Post reports May 3 in Detroit Rev J Baker state evangelist for the Baptist Church called Mrs Mary Devne of Henderson Mich a crank after she refused a hymn book. She rose in indignation and collapsed from heart trouble before leaving the pew.
Reports from Calcutta reveal a bomb plot linked to Afghan factions with suspected plans to strike in Mozufferpur and other targets. British authorities report arrests and a widespread alert as Afghan border forces push toward Khyber Pass while London weighs the empire’s eastern stability.
A violent gulf gale wrecked boats and grounded the Mexican steamer Commodore off the Port of Frontiera. The crew escaped, but several fishing vessels are missing and feared lost. Arrivals from Talpanemeo report the Carmen Springs baths closed due to earthquake shocks.
Cardinal Gibbons presided at the grand high mass in Baltimore Cathedral with archbishops bishops and priests in attendance. Notable figures included US Senators Carter and Beveridge and numerous clergy from the Catholic University of Washington and allied orders. The event featured elaborate processions and consecration rites, followed by a large dinner at St Marys Seminary with distinguished prelates from several archdioceses attending.
Cardinal Logue Archbishop Farley and Bishop Browne of Cloyne travel to Washington on short notice to meet President Roosevelt and attend the Catholic University trustees meeting. Mgr O Connell, just consecrated bishop, attends as a new member of the archdiocese board. Rumors hint at possible papal legation honors and Logue’s Baltimore cathedral preaching engagement.
Reported gale prevented return to ships as 1,000 sailors spent the night on Monterey floors. Details describe anchor loss, beached launch, and near collisions with Alabama and Island ships. Observers note severe weather with drifting vessels and damaged gear along the coast.
Survivor recounts panic as a steamer with twenty five aboard suddenly listed and sank. Passengers jumped into the river in blinding steam and of many, including a mother and child, were rescued or perished. Purser and crew risked life as the boat capsized and passengers fought to escape through damaged hull and evading wreckage.
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