Fatal Coast Storm Washes Bodies Ashore on Long Island
Long Island and New Jersey resounded with fatal coast storm news as wreckage and bodies washed ashore near Bellport and Long Beach. The loss involved the tug Richmond and barge convoys from New York, with life-saving crews from Montauk and Long Beach racing the gale to aid survivors and recover the dead. The Schooner Schepp and other vessels ran aground in seventy mile per hour winds under bright moonlight, leaving crews fighting to stay alive as waves hounded the shores.
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Log Island
New Jersey
Long Island
Richmond
New York
New Bern
Cuba
Tock Island
New London
U. 1
Sorge River
Sdime
Sehepp
Long Beach
Schepp
Andrew Rhoades
van Wycklen
Gale Still Rages Off New York Coast Wrecks Reported
The gale from the northwest raged through Sunday night into Monday morning reaching 63 mph. Marine stations logged rough seas and wrecks along the coast as vessels ran aground. The British steamship Claverdale stranded on Bergiutive shoal while wrecking tugs were unable to render aid. Claverdale sails from China and Japan bound for New York with a cargo valued at $2,600,000. a crew of twenty five remained aboard.
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New York
Tita
Claverdale
Qinverdale
China
Japan
Retanius
Mine Explosion in Mexico Kills Over 100 Workers
Report from Hen Up Mex shows 100 miners were at work when the blast occurred and all are dead. Victims include Mexicans and Chinese. few Americans were employed. Rescue efforts proceed with little hope of survivors. Nordica remains at the Patave Hotel in San Francisco after a railroad wreck trauma, Dr. Ward says it is not serious.
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Mexico
Share
Lian Nordica
Patave
San Francisco
Ward
Senate
Committee On Rules
House Ng
Lewis
House
Ohio Sunday Weather and Nebraska Nominations
Traffic disruption reported in Ohio with a cool spell following a warm Sunday. Government registries show no early activity on Monday while Nebraska sees nominations: W A Green for Lincoln land office and S D Cole as postmaster at Wyfoore Nebraska.
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Ohio
Nebraska
Senate
W. A. Green
Lincholm, Neb
SD. Cole
Wyfoore
Neb
Devastating Fire Destroys Waterbury Business District
A fierce blaze swept the heart of Waterbury shortly before 8:40 p.m. Sunday, wiping out a section of the business district. The Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Co. at 408-112 Main Street burned after the blaze originated in the upholstery department on the third floor. Property damage is estimated over 1,000,000 with no hope of saving the structure as flames and smoke engulfed the building.
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Water
Bury
Waterbury
Court
Xchange Pines
Tpbolstery
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods ‘Company
Baul Street
Theatore
Eli Ne Oimoy
Tnuttrance Men Csti
U. Lyall
T. Croker
Burrum
Inter Mamas
Big Gale Off Sandy Hook Forces Vessels to Anchor
A powerful Sunday gale at Sandy Hook, with gusts over sixty miles per hour, drove steamers and cargo ships to anchor outside the bar. The New York pilot boat sheltered under the Highlands while electric buoys were extinguished, and ships including L Aquitline Phoenicia and Drachenfeld faced hazards at sea.
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New York
Sandy Hook
N.Y
New York Lower Bay
Highlands
Gedney Channel
L’aquitaline
Havre
Phoenicia
Hamburg
Boulogue
Forcei
Drachenfeld
Savannuk
Atee
Visit to Jackson's Tomb by Admiral Seley at Hermitage
Admiral and Mrs Seley braved cold to visit the tomb of Andrew Jackson near Nashville. A special run carried them twelve miles from the city to the Hermitage where a Ladies' Hermitage Association committee escorted them to the church and Jackson's home. The visit drew local Hermitage residents and ended at the garden tomb of Jackson and his wife.
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Nashville
Seley
Andrey Jackson
Hermitage
Ladies’ Hermitage Association
Berek Ehurch
Jackson
Stevices
Hermitage District
Admiral Ahineheon
New Orleans
Joan
Norfolk hotel burns in six alarm blaze
A massive fire in Norfolk Virginia destroyed the Atlantic Hotel and adjacent properties in the city center. The six story building and surrounding flats suffered extensive damage estimated at over 500000 dollars. Fire officials report full coverage by insurance is likely.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Columbia
Albemarle
Molland Plans Peace Offer Remodel and Britain Diplomacy
Hague correspondent Bie buow reports Molland intends to remodel her peace offer with South Africa and renew diplomatic representations to Great Britain. In Vernfront within the past day seven inches of jury litayy has fallen in Burlingh and Wr. Kutlvad telephone services are disorganized and the country remains practically impassable.
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Molland
Otte
Burlingh
Kutlvad
Storm Hits Kalamazoo Area Delays Progress Efforts
A severe storm disrupted plans in Kalamazoo Michigan causing significant damage and slowing progress on local projects. Wind and rain hindered early inspections and delayed scheduled work as crews assessed the extent of the impact.
Notorious Biddle Family Jail Escape Grips County
The Bindles and Mrs Sofferl escape from Allegheny County Jail aided by wardens’ team. In a Mount Chestnut barn chase, two double sleighs were used to flee. Mrs Soffel and Edward Biddle wounded. John Biddle killed. Detectives fired as the fugitives shot back. Mrs Soffel survives after a breast wound deflected by her corset.
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Howard Ladle
Peter
Soffal
Allegheny ‘County
Mra
Snifél
Proper
Butler County
Penninglvagin
Mount Chestnut
Pittsburg
John Raich
Albert Swinehert
Charles McGovern
Peryyyslie
Giddies
Softel
Mrs Conger Honored By Dowager Empress In Private Audience
The Dowager Empress welcomed Mrs Conger, wife of the United States minister, and the diplomatic corps Monday. The empress and emperor presented souvenirs including bracelets and rings as they expressed sorrow over the siege events, followed by a banquet and informal mingling with guests.
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Ciewers
Legitimns
Two Die At Once In Port land Hold Up Murder
Joseph Wade and H. Dalton were hanged in the county jail yard in Portland Oregon on Friday morning for the murder of James B. Morrow last November. They killed Morrow to rob him of 25 cents after he paused with a lady friend near midnight on November 14. Wade fired the fatal shot as Morrow hesitated with his hands in his pockets. the pair were arrested three days later.
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Joseph Wade
BE. H. Dultop
Portland
Ore
James B. Morresy
Wade
Dalton
Morrow
Warda
Presidential order bars federal employees from seeking pay raises
A sweeping executive order warns all United States officers and employees against soliciting or influencing pay legislation outside official channels under threat of dismissal. Separately, the steamer Town escaped from Lee Prison and reached a river port with about 100 passengers, while the Atlanta remains immobile.
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United States
Fire destroys Grayling inn after wife’s death
Edward Owen, dwelling owner, watched his home burn and his wife die inside as fire gutted the house. Odin C. Smitt, a Perry County fugitive, was captured and handed to Sheriff King for extradition to face a murder attempt charge.
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Edward Owen
Grayling
Hoe
Cescne
Odin C. Smitt
Perry County
Sherif King
Pinckneyville
Dutch Note Sparks British Reply on South Arita Peace
The British reply to a Dutch note regarding brigitiz about peace in South Arita was dispatched yesterday to the Tague. The contents of the note remain secret.
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Arita
Tague
Bancroft man arrested for using a shrinking device
Jordan Sobn of Bancroft is arrested on a charge of cheating cattle sellers by using a V shaped shrinkers on weighing bars. He has run a stock buying business for years and is described as wealthy. The device allegedly caused cattle weight discrepancies, including a load 1750 pounds short, prompting an investigation after Chicago officials traced the suspicious weighings.
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Sobn Jordan
Bancrott
Tohmtie
Jordan
Bantrott
Bancroft
Wil
Chicago
Dedication of New Town State Normal School Building
Governor Cummins and legislators joined a dedication visit to the new Town State Normal School, with a large crowd, a banquet, and a formal opening. The $200,000 building attracted many dignitaries and citizens, while the enrollment since June 1901 reached 2200 and plans seek a further $200,000 for immediate needs.
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Dimraday
Gor
Mva
Cim- Ming
Gov
Herriott
Boty
Chicago Great Western Railway
State Normal School
Hue
Cras
Naval School
Des Moines
Seerley
Cummins
New Town State Normal School
Cherokee hospital ready for spring opening with $138,000 plan
The Cherokee hospital for the insane could open by April if the legislature provides immediate funding. The board of control seeks a $138,000 appropriation to complete, equip and furnish all departments and prepare the facility for patient reception with farm work starting in the spring.
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Cherokee Hospital For
April Lupst
Board of Control
Cherokee
Voiding
Acquittal in Glenwand Conspiracy Trial
Hans ro Acquitted after a change of venue from Harrison County. The trial centered on conspiring to secure a conviction for Dick Latta in a train robbery case. Witnesses defended Hans, recalling the former occasion, leading to acquittal. Died in Prison. Lonny Kellihan's remains were moved from Stillwater to Rockupldy for burial after dying in state prison related to a 1897 Sherburne bank robbery.
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Fred Hans
Glenwand
Harrison County
Dick Latta
Hans
Lonny Kellihan
Rock
Stillwater
Mina
State Prison
Sherburne
Tle
Fatal railroad collision near Apple River Iowa town
A derailment on the Central at Apple River Iowa killed four stockmen and injured several more, with 7 hours of track blockage. Victims include M C Lawler Wall Lake and Cyril Pordon St Ansgar. condition of the injured varies. Train crews escaped serious harm as repeated trains approached. Investigation is underway by officials.
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Lode
Sion Iy
Hundle Central
Wirenk
al Feat
Apple River
Dulnane
Lawlyr
Wall Lake
Pancake
Wall Lule
Cyril Porndon
St Ansgar
Blunt
Charles City
Aber
Cambron
Dundee
FT. Jordan
Dardlay
Lawler
J. J. Morehead
Dunlap
J. Evans
Dando
Ade Ple River
Mike Tawler
Loris Pairenke
Findls Central
Ottumwa Banquet Marks $26,000 Local Building Drive
Gov. Cummins attended a Monday Ottumwa banquet to back a $26,000 fund for city building improvements. About 225 guests heard the governor’s address while Maj. Samuel Mahon led greetings. Donations totaled $70,000 from T. D. Foster and others, with citizens pledging more to meet the goal.
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Cimming
Goy. Cumming
Samuel Mahon
C. R. Tor
Keokuk
J. G. Olmstead
W. A. McGeo
Des Moines
T. D. Foster
Ottumwyn
TL. W. Wesser
Chingago
Maj
Samuel Mabon
Gov. Cummins
C. R. Day
John L. Mahon
Masentine
Senator Marper
Willams McNett
Association
Io Athere
Reward decision on arrests of Kid Noble in Muscatine case
Gov. Cummins has not decided who receives the reward for arresting the Muscatine killer known as Kid Noble who was captured in Oklahoma. A Telegraph operator from Quid claims the reward after accidentally obtaining a Noble letter and informing authorities. Dr. Patlor of Newton and two Des Moines detectives also claim the reward.
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Cuimins
Kid” Noble
Muscatine
Oklahoma
Noble
Guv. Cumming
Patlor
Newton
Des Moines
Dalton saloonkeeper accuses bartender of drugging and robbery
James McKittrick who runs a three bal loon in Dalton alleges bartender Joseph Laich drugged him and stole cash from the drawer between 8:25 and 9:00. Laich, a two‑month worker from Sac City, reportedly slept with his employer in a room adjoining the saloon and may have used chloroform. Also notes Plymouth County officials cases and a pioneer death in LeMars.
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Dalton
James McKittrick
LeMars
Joseph Laich
Laird
Sac City
Poultry Show a Success in Mono na County
The annual poultry meeting of the Mono na County Poultry Association proved a decided success with about 300 fowls on exhibition. Judge J Ay Sheelabarger of West Liberty announced premium awards.
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Monona County Poultry Association
J. Ay Sheelabarger
Wast Liberty
Paroled Williams of Dubuque for health reasons
Gov paroled George Williams of Dubuque who was serving a short sentence for breaking and entering. The parole was granted after the judge and county officials weighed the health needs, releasing Williams on condition of good behavior.
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Gorge Williama. Gov
George Willian
Dubuque
Williams
Iowa Legislature Debates Bills in Late Session
Legislators debated bills on divorce, district organization, and penalties for desertion. Measures proposed to create a state normal school for the blind, investigate mine accidents, and limit subway subsidies faced hearings. Gubernatorial and legislative tours included Cedar Falls dedication events with Gov. Cumming and state officials attending.
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Achools
Knoxville
Kendall
Monroe
Tenth District
Harvey Ingham
Algota
Regent of the
State University
Gor
Gummine
Cedar Falls
Chicago Great Western Railway
Beerley
Cumming
Tegg Lalattre
Normal School
Legislation Suggested for Iowa Laws and Institutions
A list of proposed state measures includes establishing an inebriate hospital for Grunkards, new normal schools, state reformatories, and designating Fort Madison as the state penitentiary. It also mentions allocations for the State Agricultural College and State University, abolition of bill boards, soldiers monuments funding, and regulatory reforms across public works, rock for convicts, vital statistics reporting, teacher certification, wildlife policing, industrial corporation fees, and rail crossings plus trolley and electric interurban rules.
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Io Anamosa
Fort Madilson
Btate
Agricultural College
Binte
University
Ies
Lnw
Board of Public Works
Chis
St Reus
Stata Daxsipot
Counuikil Ners
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