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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1909
Page
10
Rescue teams with oxygen gear continue attempts to reach hundreds believed trapped in the St Paul mine after yesterday’s fire. Experts report heat not excessive deep in the shaft and plan another expedition as workers and families endure fear and hunger in Cherry.
The inquest into the St Paul mine shaft disaster examines engineer John Cowley who allegedly refused orders to move the rescue cage. Witnesses describe signals and delays that preceded the fatal descent, with Cowley claiming Nosbergs orders and concern for rescuers below. The jury adjourned with further testimony anticipated.
At the Laymen’s Missionary Movement closing in Washington, Ambassador Bryce presided as speakers urged expanding foreign missions with a target of 100,000 or more for 1910. Gifford Pinchot and John R. Mott led the program, stressing world evangelization and organizational canvasses across churches in the District of Columbia.
Washington dispatch reports Cincinnati Republican leader George B Cox says ex-Senator Foraker is in prime shape after months of fishing and camping and will come to New York soon. He notes talk of Garfield and other Republicans for next year’s nomination while Democrats plan to renominate Harmon. Cox doubts Harmon’s re election if a strong Republican candidate emerges and hints at a gubernatorial and senatorial contest in Ohio next year. He also mentions potential Democratic presidential prospects if Harmon loses.
Gov Willson vows to break up the Night Rider troubles in Kentucky urging farmers to prepare for attacks. He calls for defense measures and promises aid to any who defend property, as residents report Longnecker home stockpiled with Krag rifles and guards.
Special to The Washington in New York reports John O'Brien and Daniel Curtain sighted a man lean from a rail into the East River near the Brooklyn tower on the bridge around dusk. He did not resurface. No boats were nearby. The witnesses told a policeman the man was about four feet four inches tall with a red hat, a smooth face, dark clothes, and a derby.
Bombs were hurled at the car of Lord Minto and Lady Minto in Ahmedabad British India. A dragoon sergeant intercepted a bomb with a saber. another bomb struck a native lieutenant and caused non fatal injuries to a bystander. Police increased patrols and banned fireworks after the attack.
Joseph C Squires a District resident and pension office employee was shot in the chest and died near Fourteenth Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE. Police consider the shooting possibly accidental, describe two youths seen nearby, and note no arrests yet. The body remained on site until afternoon. an inquest is expected. Squires, 7 years active in oil fields and AR circles, left a widow, one brother in Philadelphia. Red Cross aid for mine victims announced.
A bomb exploded as a carriage passed in Callao Street Buenos Aires killing the chief of police Senor Falesa and the police secretary. A suspected Russian spectator opened fire then killed himself. The wounded official’s condition is uncertain.
In Washington New York Nov 14 rumors say Mrs Stetson of the First Church of Boston will face a church trial for excommunication. A verdict against her would trigger formal steps. Mrs Stetson reportedly left for Boston on the 5 oclock train with supporters, while Alfred Farlow denies knowledge of her plans or movements.
San Francisco ex boss Ruef, jailed for over a year awaiting appeal on a 14 year sentence for aiding a supervisor in the overhead trolley franchise case, may undergo eye surgery next Wednesday. His health includes threatened blindness and deafness, with recovery linked to his welfare and ongoing legal appeal.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond reports engineer Thomsen of the Seaboard Air Line died in a hospital after the crown sheet burst in the locomotive. He jumped from the cab to escape, his foot caught under the wheels, crushing the ankle. Survived by a brother Fennin g of Raleigh and two sisters, Mrs Hudgins of Danville and Mrs A W Bowden of Raleigh. body taken to Raleigh with burial arrangements pending. The Norfolk and Western Railway and others announced a standard timetable. information sought from the Washington station.
Central Labor Union orders a two week strike for all union wage workers in Philadelphia. Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morison are cited for contempt. AFL aims to expand the local action into a national strike. ten officers face prison. Unions nationwide urged to join a protest by refusing to work.
An aviator avoiding a man with a baby slammed his plane into a fence at Morns Park. Dr William Green, about to alight from a practice flight, escaped unharmed as onlookers cheered the daring rescue.
Ambrose Le Pine Louis Miele, once a Northwest rebellion lieutenant and noted half breed leader, died at Storberts south of Winnipes city. A price once hung over him from Canadian rebellions. pardoned later, he returned to New York. Also mention of Auguste Cast and Dr Sir William Thompson in Ireland.
The body of Frank de Rosa aged around was found jammed in a chimney at his aunt's Mast Sixty third Street home. Police believe he was strangled and pushed down the chimney after a ten day kidnapping, with his mother present when he disappeared. The coroner's opinion supports the foul play theory.
A British India Line steamer Onda collided with the Messagerines La Seyne near Java heading to Singapore and sank in two minutes. Sixty one passengers and crew were rescued by the Onda, some bitten by sharks, as the disaster unfolded with many victims including European nobility and officers.
Special to The Washington Pant reports the steamer James Hoyt of Duluth with about 25 men aboard is in imminent danger, 20 miles northeast of Bayfeld, amid heavy seas. A wrecking crew from Wolly Steemsinp Company and two relief ships from Bayfeld set out but could not reach the vessel and returned to port.
A grand ceremonial mass led by Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop Augustine Van de Pryor celebrated the golden jubilee of St. Aloysius Church. The event featured papal emblems, red white and blue decor, and a civic parade review amid ornate vestments and a sermon by a Dominican provincial praising the church as defender of home life and reliance on doctrine.
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