Shipwreck tragedy linked to Walla Walla collision at sea
French bark Max towed into San Francisco in a badly damaged condition after colliding with the steamship Walla Walla. Survivors seed through Eureka, with 45 dead or missing. Rev. Henry Erikson and son survive, father mourning as boy perishes in his arms.
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San Francisco
Max
Walla Walla
George W. Elder
Portland
Acme
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Point Reyds
Eureka
Henry Erikson
Nome
St. Mary's Hospital
Erikson
Mr. Erikson
Texas Farm News Weaves Agriculture From Dallas To Pittsburg
The report covers activity across Texas and nearby states with notes on markets, crops, and livestock. Highlights include cattle sales in Fort Worth and Tom Green, hogs and sheep in Colorado and Wyoming, fruit shipments from Michigan to Kalamazoo, and bumper peach arrivals in Camp and Pittsburg.
Panama Canal Company Offers Property to United States
The Panama Canal directors met in Paris and decided to sell canal property to the United States for 40 million dollars. The package covers excavations, canal, railroad, machinery, and all items named in the Isthmian canal commission report. A Washington representative was instructed to submit the offer to the president.
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Vade Formetier
Paris
Panama Canal Company
United States
Isthmian Canal Commissions
Washington
Bankruptcy deal formed for Rivers Straits firm
Austin Texas Jan 6 An agreement has been reached between Rivers Straits the firm that recently filed bankruptcy at Elgin and its creditors They will receive 25 percent on their claims The petition was filed in October listing liabilities of 15836 and assets of 11255
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Screemen
Austin
Texas
Rivers & Straits
Elgin
Collision at sea sinks Walla Walla with loss of lives
The steamship Walla Walla bound for Puget Sound from San Francisco collided with an unknown sailing vessel off Cape Mendocino at 4 10 am Thursday. The ship sank in 35 minutes with many passengers and crew lost or rescued. 65 survivors reached Eureka aboard the Dispatch while others were saved or drowned. The Walla Walla valued at 250000 dollars, insured for about 200000, and previously a collier converted to a passenger ship.
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San Francisco
Cal
Walla Walla
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Puget Sound
Cape Mendocino
California
Hall
Dispatch
Eureka
Brown
Trinidad
Ranger
Tragic Quick Death After Rock Thrown Through Window
In Victoria Texas January 1 a distressing tragedy occurred at the McCoy home in Jesell addition. At about 9 50 oclock a rock shattered a window striking the curtain and fatally injuring Mrs Rosa McCoy wife of A C McCoy who fell lifeless while others helped. Dr Bramann and Shaw attempted resuscitation but she died.
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Deeetty
Victoria
Texas
McCoy
Jesell
Rosa McCoy
A. C. McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
Famous Indian Runners Decline Six Day Race
Pius Sachs of the Pastime Athletic club reports that famed Indian runners tied to Pastime will not participate in the upcoming six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Jerry Vierce aims to surpass Deerfoot’s one hour record before leaving the amateur ranks.
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New York
Pius Sachs
The
Pastime Athletic Club
Kud" Reinecke
Jerry
Frank Pierce
Madison Square Garden
Reinecke
Jerry Vierce
Deerfoot
Admiral Schley to Be Honored by Chicago Society
The Maryland Society of Chicago invites Admiral Schley to an entertainment in his honor during his January visit. A committee will contact him to arrange a meeting and allow the group to express admiration for his achievements.
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Sehley
Chicago
Admiral Schley
Maryland Society of Chicago
Klondike Pioneer John H Reeses Returns Rich
John H. Reeses once a New York woolen salesman returns from the Klondike after a four month journey to cross fifty miles of Skagway. He came home with forty thousand dollars in gold and mining interests near Atlin British Columbia to develop next spring in Canada.
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Kienters
New York
John H. Reeses
Lockport
N.Y
Klondike
Juneau
Seattle
Dawson City
Skagway
Reeses
Atlin
B. C
Venezuelan revolutionists land forces in Guayana
Venezuelan revolutionists have landed 15 000 Mau sers and 180 000 rounds of ammunition at Coro in Guayana where the government commandant has revolted with 500 men and joined Generals Urbina Fernandez and Garcia. Their troops operate in Carabobo and Juarelia. Generals Botella and Fernandez Cedeno fight Castro.
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Coro
Guayana
Urbina
Fernandez
Garcia
Barcelona
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Herald
Guzman
Monobros
Platero
Carabobo
Juareia
Botella
Fernandez Cedeno
Castro
Widow to contest Empire City Race Track sale
Mrs. Clark widow of William Clark plans a court petition to set aside the Empire City Race Track sale. The property went to Frank Warrell and associates for 128000 dollars, with Mrs. Clark alleging a higher bid was possible from Nathan Strauss and a past offer from Senator McCarran of Brooklyn.
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Washington
the Herald
Rominski Confesses In Fire Insurance Conspiracy
John Rominski, a candy maker in Chicago, admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud fire insurance companies. He confesses to burning three buildings, causing thousands in damage, and collecting $1400 in insurance while the plot unfolded. He also mentions four accomplices in his confession.
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Romingit
Chicago
John Rominski
Rominki
Rumor Of Milner Assassination Absent Confirmation
London January 4 A rumor circulated in the city that an assassination attempt was made on Lord Milner the British High Commissioner in South Africa. The rumor is wholly unconfirmed and dismissed by responsible quarters.
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Rumer
London
Lord Milner
South Africa
Peach Crop Suffer Loss in Southern Illinois Frost
Alto Pass January 4. Prominent horticulturists say the peach crop in Southern Illinois will be very small or none due to buds killed by recent severe weather.
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Alto Pass
Lil
Illinois
Texas Highlights From The New Year 1902
A roundup of local events from Hunt and surrounding counties includes 605 marriage licenses in Hill during 1901, a fatal horse fall in Hillsboro, and New Year observances statewide. Prohibition gains in Wolf City, a new Sons of Confederate Veterans camp in McKinney, and a large crowd for Dallas civic figures mark a busy start to the year.
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Sayers
Fills County
Thomas Patterson
Hillsboro
Hill County
Parker County
Mesquite
Dallas County
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Union Pacific Railway
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Ile
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M. Swanson & Sons
Stamford
Walter Eubank
Taylor
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Tyler
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Greenville
P. G. Carter
Kingston
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Orange and Northwestern Railroad
Orange
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American Cotton Company
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Republic of Texas
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Britannia
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