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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
10
Rescuers race to reach trapped miners as death toll climbs with at least forty two bodies found in gallery chambers. Soldiers demand power to act while officials monitor toxic gases and firedamp. Survivors cite dangerous delays and men seeking refuge in pockets along the gallery amid collapsing passages.
A severe tornado and gale swept Dexter Missouri and Hamilton Ohio causing demolished houses, damaged fair buildings, and injuries to residents. In Lake Michigan, the Puritan steamer battled 40 to 48 mph winds with rudder loss, tug aid planned to tow to Chicago. Across Indiana and Illinois, property damage runs into tens of thousands with multiple injuries reported.
Negroes fire on deputies in a tense attack that sparked fears of a large scale riot in the city. One deputy shot. a suspect was captured. Officers and a posse patrolled the area as the wounded were treated at St Vincent Hospital. John Carlisle, former Treasury secretary, is reported improving.
The United States considers removing President Zelaya as tensions rise over a diplomatic rift with Nicaragua. Secretary Knox and Secretary Adee oversee plans to justify sanctions and potential war, with 40 Marines ordered to sail from Philadelphia next Saturday to Nicaragua or the Canal Zone.
Wireless reports from Key West and San Juan fail to confirm Nourmahal's presence. Tampa officials say no truth to San Juan wireless claims while Caracas and Willemstad pass along contradictory sightings. Navy plans probe of wreck near Cuba as Astor yacht status remains unsettled.
Reports from Tenerife describe a fifth crater erupting with large lava outflows while four other vents have ceased activity. Authorities, including trustees Nicholga Biddle and others, express cautious relief as explosions lessen and the population remains unsettled by the ongoing volcanic event.
The report details naval movements around Nicaragua and Central American ports amid blockades and possible emergencies. It notes not sending depots for ships like Padua and Dubuque, ships remaining, and Everts’ party’s safety concerns. It also covers the Nourmahal sighting, Astor family reaction, and inquiries into its disappearance near Santo Domingo during a hurricane.
In Managua on November 2, President Zelaya said no official notice had arrived. He doubted the United States would demand reparation for the execution of two Americans, Grace and Cannon, noting Nicaragua’s process was not according to law. The men were tried by court martial, condemned, and Zelaya refused to interfere.
Chilean government announces it will submit the Alsop claim to The Hague for arbitration and has deposited 100 million in London to the court. It will demand a full examination of all details with no restriction, following a recent State Department dispatch to Santiago.
The United States Army opened its first aerial warfare practice at Sandy Hook on November 21. Fort Hancock gun crews tested artillery against three balloons as targets with actual shots planned later in the week. General Benjamin Foulois, chief of the signal corps, led the aerial invaders and noted the tests are not public. Germany had previously shown regular artillery struggles to shoot down moving airships and had invented balloon cannons.
Mary Sherman McCallum filed for absolute divorce from James McCallum in District Supreme Court citing infidelity. She seeks sole custody of their two children John Sherman McCallum, 44, and Cecilia Sherman McCallum, 11, while veering into past adoptions involving Senator and Mrs Sherman and a rumored twin adoption.
A major Warrenton fire destroyed four blocks of homes and businesses. Flames began in a stable near Waterloo Street and spread rapidly despite volunteers dynamiting two frame buildings and the hotel annex to save the town. The post office and nearby shops escaped major damage after valuables were removed. Firefighting limits and water shortages hindered efforts, with damage estimated around five to seven thousand dollars and insurance about fifty thousand anticipated.
Mrs William Paul of Moorestown New Jersey mother of Miss Alice Paul the young suffragette jailed in England sent a cablegram to Ambassador Reid asking him to use his influence to treat her better and if possible obtain her release. Miss Paul is among prisoners forcibly fed.
A strong earthquake, the heaviest since April 1908, shook Salinas at an early hour. No damage occurred, but residents rushed into the streets as buildings swayed for about fifteen seconds. Shocks were reported in Berkeley, while Mount Hamilton seismograph showed no trace.
A proposed speedway course would begin at the Bandstand with plans advancing under the superintendent of grounds. Officials debate ideas and await decision as interest grows in a December 11 horse carnival. Mr Haven of Warrenton is named a judge under The Post auspices.
Washington officials consider converting a 40 foot wide strip from the band stand to the Potomac Park west end into a straightaway speedway. Road Drivers and Riders seek a parkland path along the bridle route, arguing the eastern site near Unionists and the Highway Bridge would be less accessible for crowds. Col Cosby weighs preserving western parkland for recreation while debates on budget and park use unfold in Westminster.
The sale of fashionable furs by the Petersburg Fur Co. of New York continues at the Bion Galleries, with showings at 11 and fashionable figures at fourth prices.
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