Sinking of the Columbia: Sufferer list grows in July disaster
Morning Journal reports extended survivor lists for the Columbia San Pedro Mission sinking off Shel l Cove. Sixteen more passengers survive, nine dead, and many crew remain unaccounted. Names from Prescott to Pasadena and Oakland appear among survivors. missing include officers and sailors.
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Morning Journal
San Francisco
Shell Cove
Davis
Pasadena
Cal
RB. W. Kevever
Prescott
Jacob Kuro
Cohdwaters Kas
Armand Carderette
New Bedford
A. Lewis
Iawin Wallin
Winkleblock Dunn
Poplar Bluff
Mre
W. H. Angels
Oakland
Mise Blanche W. Musser
Salt Lake
Viah
Ruby Cooper
Fayette
Michael Rodman
San Franciscs
Graham
Porthind
Ore
Coloumbia
David Boston
Charlea McCoy
AcAlphine
Emil Mann
Paul Hinner
R. Anderson
Franklin Rulf
J. Bachman
Alma Pahleen
Mere
J. Bennon
A. Hernal
Jane E
Gertrude Butler
Khutier
W. F. Mutler
B. Cannon
Clara Carpenter
Carpenter L. Clasby
Marion Clasby
Steven Chasby
Mico
Lena Cooper
Mins
A. B. Cornell Mere
Cornell
Drake
J. Durham
K. Fagalde
Mabel Gerfer
Willlin
Walter Mise
W. White
A. Fr. Wilson
A. Witelow
H. P
Whitney
Crbadeteen
Ainter
Dupree
Max
Lane
Polerron W
J i. Alles Waiter
Bens Pnp
Pomona
Columbia
Rwaneoan
Jeanel Mureka
Bheltet
Portland
George W Kider
Eureka
Corimbia
George W. Bider
San Pedro
Mureira
Olbia
Heer
Fider
Wreck of the Columbia and Rescue Efforts Details
Officers from the steamer Pomona recount the collision with the Columbia near Point Arena, the rapid sinking, and lifeboat deployments. Survivors describe heroic acts by crew and women passengers, with extensive rescue by the George W. Elder and notes on hospital care and ongoing telegraph communication.
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Columbia
Finally Discover Prisoner Who Stabbed in Penitentiary
A Morning Journal report examines the stabbing of Mexican Romaldez by prisoner Myers at the territorial penitentiary last Saturday. The New Mexican attributes the incident to alleged brutality under the Trelford administration and questions the delay in reporting.
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Morning Journal
Santa Fe
N. M
Santa New Mexican
Romaldez
Territorial Penitentiary
Myers
Trelford
Homalides
Caine
Knapp Returns as Prison Physician at Territorial Penitentiary
Dispatch from Monta Fe New Mexico reports Marion Kittrell announcing Dr David Knapp will serve as prison physician replacing Dr James A Massie. Knapp previously held the post under Buysam and his wife influenced findings in the Tretford investigation. Governor Polk grants a 31 day respite to Lord Frederic Marингston awaiting hanging.
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Morning Journal
Monta Fe
X. M
Marion Kittrell
Territoreal
David Knapp
James A. Massie
Knapp
Buysam
Tretford
Territorial Prison
Werite
Lawyer Flay Pinkerton for Fight on Miner
Denunciation of mine owners detectives and state officials highlights attorney Richardson son speech.
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Flay Pinkerton
Richardson
Darrow to Speak for Haywood at Boise Hearing on Murder Case
Clarence Darrow expected to begin two day defense for Haywood as trial proceedings in Boise continue. F E Richardson accuses Pinkerton agency of plotting to convict Haywood and other defendants in the Steunenberg murder and denounces prosecutors and officials in extensive argument.
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Darrow
Haywood
Boise
Morning Journal Special
Idaho
Orchard
Steunenberg
FE. F. Richardson
Pinkerton Detective Agency
James McPartland
Pinkertons
Gooding
Borah
Peabody
Colorado
Richardson
Moyer and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Clarence Darrow
Bradley
Goddard and
Gabbert
Sherman Theind Hearne
David HH. Moffat
Firret National Bank of
Denver
Federation
Moffat
Sherman Hell
Bell
Idaho Boll
Coeur Dd Aleoes
United States
Bill
Harry
Pinkerton McPartland
W Ho
Pat
Harry Orchard
I, le McGeer
Meee Orchard
Tiuvan
Metice
Richardson Launches Hard Talk On Orchard Murder Case
In a heated session, Attorney Richardson argued Orchard’s pre murder moves showed attempts to lure authorities and framed Pinkerton links. He contrasted Orchard’s confession with alleged plots to accuse Western Federation of Miners leaders, while defending Haywood and attacking the Pinkerton agency.
Young Woman Slain by Supposed Maniac in New York
Miss Katherine Norling twenty three employed at a East Forty second street haberdashery was shot and killed allegedly by former employer Charles Warner. Warner fired at store manager A R B Spicer while escaping and fled. He later sought a ten dollar loan from John C Wiles, shot him in the arm and back, and was felled by a truckman who saved his life. Warner died after hospital treatment.
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New York
Kather ‘Norling
Charles Warner
T Haberdashery
Weat Forty-second Street
Warner
A. R B. Spicer
John c. Wiles
Wilson
Fire destroys stables at Cross Point track
A careless cigarette caused a fire at Cross Point track in Petroit this afternoon destroying stables and partially destroying others. No injuries or homes were affected and the loss is not expected to exceed $1,000.
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Petroit
Crosse = Pointe track
Artilleryman Killed in Imaginary War Drill at Fort Terry
Private George Hammond of the 100th company coast artillery died after a premature blank charge exploded in a six inch gun at Battery Bradford during war maneuvers on July 23. Four others were injured including Sergeant BB Banks who may lose eye sight and Privates Hayes John and Josiah McHugh. Lieutenant Myers led the group. Hammond’s home is Talbot Tennessee and Banks is from Bridgeport. The incident occurred while repelling an imagined assault on the Atlantic coast fortress.
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Morning Journal
Fort Terry
Plum — Island
Battery Bradford
George Hammond
100Th Company
Coast Artillery
United States Army
BB. W. Banks
Hayes
John McHugh
Josiah McHugh
Company K
Third Infantry
Connecticut National Guard
Bridgeport
Hammond
Talbot
Tenn
Banks
Joseph M Myers
Foreman Ben Connors Leads Laborers to Safety in Flooded Sewer
Panic gripped forty workers trapped in a West Forty sixth Street sewer as water rose to their necks. Foreman Connors ordered four abreast marching and used a club to restore order, guiding men to an air shaft and to the surface despite rising flood.
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Morning Journal
New York
West Forty Sixth Street
Ben Conners
Rapto
Connors
Retribution overtakes Oklahoma desperado
Mae Alford, twice tried for the murder of ranchman Cicero Davis near Porum and once indicted in the death of Spivey, was shot to death today. Alford, a violent man in a Davis family feud, entered Porum armed with an automatic rifle and was killed by an ambush as he talked with the city marshal.
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Muskogee
I. T
Mae Alford
Cicero Davis
Porum
Spivey
Alford
Davis
Levee Work On Colorado River Finished By Southern Pacific
Imperial California July 2 last night marked the completion of river control work undertaken at President Roosevelt's request by E H Harriman head of the Southern Pacific Railway. The line contributed nearly 1 5 00 000 for the project and the river affairs are now returned to the California Development Company.
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Imperial
Cal
Eki H Harriman
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Colorado River
Roosevelt
Southern Pacific
California Development Company
Mississippi suit filed against Standard Oil for 1.45 million
Tupelo July 23 G B Mitchell prosecuting attorney filed in circuit court a suit against Standard Oil for 1 45 million alleging violation of state anti trust laws The petition says the company owns stock in Waters Pierce Oil of Missouri and Union Tank Line The action seeks 5000 for each day of business in Mississippi since the act went into effect
Intervenes in the Hursum report matter in New Mexico
Special dispatch from Santa Fe reports Attorney General George Washington Prichard and Acting Governor Jamner Wallace Hay intervening in the Hursum case. The filing challenges the report of Charles W Safford, territorial traveling auditor, in which the territory is said to owe Hursum about 4000 dollars. The bill of exceptions has not been published.
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Morning Journal
Santa Fe
N. M
Ceneral George Washington Prichard
New Mweaicu
Jammer Wallace Hayholds
New Mexis
Prank
Parker
Charles W Safford
Territorial
Hursums
Victoria Suffers From Flames Worst City Fire In History
A massive blaze in Victoria British Columbia raged through five blocks and surrounding shacks destroying much of the south central area from From Store Street to Chatham and Pioneer. Firefighters aided by garrison soldiers battled the flames while volunteers pulled down buildings to halt the spread. Explosives were offered but not used, and control was gained by seven in the evening with substantial property losses.
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Morning Journal
Victoria
B. C
Ten Cerlain
Store Stree
Quadra
Tour Harold
Chatham
Bluegrass Seed Syndicate Buys 700000 Bushels in Kentucky
A syndicate led by J. B. Wilson and E. F. Spears & Sons with Gay of Winchester closes a deal to acquire about 700000 bushels of Kentucky bluegrass seed, leaving only 10000 bushels with another party. Financing is around 500000 dollars, delivery by August 1 to meet the market opening. Annual demand runs about 600000 to 700000 bushels, much of which goes to Europe.
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Paris
J. 8. Wilson
E. F. Spears & Sons
Gay
Winchester
Europe
Memorial Unveiled to Indiana War Governor
Indiana witnesses the unveiling of Oliver P. Ware War Governor with Vice President Charles N. Fairbanks and G A R Commander R. B. Brown as lead speakers at Tomlinson Hall. Mrs Morton, widow of the governor, cannot attend due to illness while Governor J Frank Hanley accepts the statue. A state troops parade followed the ceremonies.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Oliver P. Ware
Indiana
Charles N. Fairbanks
R. B. Brown
Grand Army of the Republic
Morton
James B. Duke Marries in New York Ceremony
James B. Duke president of the American Tobacco Company wed in New York on July 24. The ceremony was held at the home of Mrs. Schuyler Stackpole in Brooklyn with a small circle of friends.
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James B. Duke
New York
American Tobacco Company
Hanaline Holtinman
Schuyler Stackpole Ua Frooklyn
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