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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
1
Three lives known to be lost in Havana as the sea breaches moats and forts. Interior deaths feared amid heavy mortality and widespread destitution among peasants. Other nations may be called on for relief as winds accelerate along the American coast and Tampa faces destruction. St. Augustine streets flood.
Second cyclone causes extensive damage in Cuba with Havana alone reporting over 1 million dollars in losses. Three lives confirmed, thousands left destitute as streets flood and key facilities submerged. Warnings of a third storm and international relief prospects loom amid cut communications and widespread destruction.
A severe storm drives southwest winds across Artemisza to Cape San Antonio and devastates tobacco seed beds and canefields. The Malecon seawall is breached as waves flood the Malecon Prado and Boulevards, forcing residents to flee upper floors while soldiers police and Red Cross coordinate rescue along the coast. Continued on fifth page.
New York Oct 17 the Independence League opened with two major notification and ratification meetings in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Hearst leads the league for lieutenant governor as parties debate its impact on Democratic and Republican factions. He blasts Roosevelt and Root while vowing to oppose boss rule and urging reform across parties.
The airship America commanded by Melville Weyburn vaniman sailed from Atlantic City Saturday and is believed near Sable Island after 63 hours aloft. Wireless reports fail to reach shore, but Wellman supporters remain hopeful as weather favors continued flight toward Europe or a return to base.
Theodore Roosevelt toured New York state voicing opposition to Tammany Hall and labor restrictions, endorsing Henry L. Stimson while criticizing the Supreme Court in bake shop labor rulings. He denounced the court’s view as outworn and defended state power to shield workers. In Ithaca, Roosevelt canceled a Cornell campus address amid Democratic opposition and campaign sensitivities.
Families and officials doubt the airship is lost as steamers hunt along the path across the sea. The vessel may have been blown off course, with no word yet. Navigators rely on limited battery power and scant electricity to aid a possible return or rescue, with favorable weather cited if they are still underway.
Siasconset Mass October 17 Five Atlantic liners Finland Main Ryndam Niagara Kronprinz Wilhelm all westbound in contact with wireless station report no word of Walter Wellman and his dirigible airship America or crew. Ships tracked across a common wireless zone but silence persists.
The Rev. Dr. C E Mackenzie resigns as pastor of St James Episcopal Church blaming too much emphasis on social status and women. He claims the church is spiritually bankrupt yet financially solvent, with aristocratic members resisting plain folk attendance.
Miss Gazsam of Cornwall on the Hudson plans to wed Charles B. Galvin, a city aqueduct worker and civil engineer, ending a quest that began after she donated 5,000 from a 3 million fortune to a clairvoyant’s wife whose suit involved alleged alienation of affections. The couple's home, Marble Mansion, overlooks the Hudson. Gazsam proclaimed Galvin her long sought mate with local affairs and adventures noted.
Three men were seriously injured aboard the U S torpedo boat destroyer Truxtun off Santa Barbara yesterday when a salt water evaporator exploded. Injured are Frank Lee Howard 22 Salt Lake City a fireman Harry W Bailey 4 Washington DC a machinist and Thomas Joseph Kiernan 26 Albany electrician. They were in the boiler room when boiling water and steel were hurled on them and burned. The Truxtun surgeon said all would survive.
Washington Post reports bankers from America and Europe nearly agree on a solution for cotton shipments. Sir Edward Holden arrived to help resolve issues and European bankers extend the current agreement deadline from October 31 to December 21. A guaranty company plan, set by the American Bankers Association subcommittee, is viewed as the sole path to settle the dispute and ease crop handling fears.
Special Cable report says a Paris area general strike committee sent agents to Mrs. Robert Goelet's Hedouvile farm to demand longer hours. Workers, refusing, marched to the bailiff's home, attacked his family and nearly burned the country seat. Armed youths faced the hands until mounted police arrived and six leaders were arrested.
Mrs Marie Nevine Bull widow of Dr Bull asks judgment on the pleadings in her $35,000 suit against John A Qualey and associates of the Magnesia Asbestos Company. She seeks civil recovery and criminal proceedings for alleged fraudulent misrepresentations regarding her investment.
Hollidaysburg Oct. 17 State senator Chamber O Templeton expelled from the Five county bar for unprofessional conduct after charges of forgery and embezzlement. His family's physician testified insanity but could not prevent the removal amid allegations he misappropriated 150000 of clients’ funds.
Baker and Collins form a pitching marvel as Mack’s infielders provide key plays. Thomas boots an error that allows the losers’ lone run. McIntyre delivers a strong outing during his turn, while Baker’s timely hitting and Collins’ sensational defense drive the victory.
Philadelphia fans celebrate as the Athletics defeat the Cubs 4 to 1 in the opening game. Connie Mack's mound choice proved decisive while Chance struggled with Overall and McIntyre. Bender held the Cubs to an otherwise solid effort, giving Philadelphia an early series advantage.
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