Smash Graft Grash Together in Dark Larchmont
A collision occurred in Larchmont last night near Rock Island as two groups clashed in the dark. Police reported minor injuries and no arrests were immediately made.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
1
Larchmont Disaster Claims 150 Lives Off Block Island
Special to the Star reports the toy line steamer Larchmont sank after collision with the schooner Harry Knowlton off Block Island during a voyage from Boston to New York. Reports say 14 bodies froze and 136 more dead with live men rescued. Rescue efforts and casualty tallies dominate the night’s news from Newport Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Newport
R. I
Toy Line
Larchmont
Boston
New York
Block Island
R. E
Harry Knowlton
Quonochontang Point
Knowlton
Peary
McVeagh
Captain Haley Recounts Larchmont Wreck Near Quonochontaug
Captain Frank T. Haley of the schooner Knowlton recalls the collision with a steamer off Quonochontaug on February 12. The Knowlton was sailing from City Island to Boston with coal, sustainable by a northwest gale. The crew escaped to land uninjured after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Quonochontaug
R. L
Frank T. Haley
Larchmont
City Island
Boston
Haley
Lincoln's Birthday Observances Across Major Cities
Chicago, Boston and New York observed Lincoln's birthday with public institutions closed and memorial ceremonies. In Chicago the G A R led observances with patriotic societies. Boston hosted army veterans and meetings. New York closed schools and government offices as bunting adorned downtown streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
New York
Lincoln
Philadelphia Honors Lincoln With Public Memorial Events
Philadelphia observed Lincoln’s memory with public exercises in schools and colleges and memorial meetings held by civil, social, and political organizations across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Lincoln Banquet Sparks Key State Figures Visit Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on February 12 offerings were made at the Lincoln tomb as Governor Blanchard of Louisiana is set to deliver the principal address at the Lincoln banquet tonight. Governor Deneen and other state officials are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Blanchard
Louisiana
Deneen
Lincoln Birthday Observed in Pittsburg Events
At Pittsburg on February 12 schools banks and other institutions closed for Lincoln's birthday. Local societies held ceremonies and the Merchants and Manufacturers association announced plans for a Lincoln banquet tonight with speakers including Governor Warfield of Maryland and Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lincoln
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Warfield
Maryland
Champ Clark
Missouri
Mardi Gras Rex Returns to New Orleans Parade Streets
New Orleans February 12 Mardi Gras crowds line Canal Street as Rex the king of the carnival arrives with a royal flotilla. He is escorted through the streets by peers and a large military and naval contingent amid widespread celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Canal
Rex
80th Birthday of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, highlighted by its early history from 1828 when the first stone was laid, mule powered beginnings, and the move to steam. The piece chronicles key figures like Philip E. Thomas, Charles Carroll, John W. Garrett, and Robert Garrett, noting milestones, stock dividends, and notable events in its rise, battles, and eventual receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ohio River
Philadelphia
New York
America
Ellicott’s Mills
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Wheeling
Evan Thomas
Washington
Peter Cooper
Vanroad
Talacore
John W. Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio
Robert Garrett
Batert Garrett
Philadelpha
Wilington & Baltimore
Ylbord Garrett
Thome A
Pennsylvaia
Ovth Conde
Robert Guccost
Lowrael
Ateck Ved
Boston
York
Corporation
Thomas A. Scott
The
Pennsylvania
Oregon Representative Binger Hermann Trial Initiated
Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon went on trial before Judge Stafford of the District Supreme Court in Washington on charges of destroying 35 letter press copy books during his tenure as commissioner general of the land office. He pleaded not guilty claiming the books were his personal property. Additional land fraud cases involving Hermann will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Stafford
District Supreme Court
Land Office
Hermann
Caredes's Army Grows in Venezuela Uprising
Caracas February 12 General Antonio Caredes has built a revolutionary nucleus in opposition to President Castro. The movement has expanded from about 20 men to several hundred, signaling a strengthened rebel force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Antonio Caredes
Castro
Venezuela
Thaw Vote Emerges in Anniston Fire Department Nominations
Harry Kendall Thaw received a single vote for chief of the Anniston Fire Department during last night’s balloting in Glen Adie Hall. Chief H. F. Allen led the nominations along with First Assistant Ray P. Smith Second Assistant J. N. Robinson and officers H. H. Fitzgerald and other veterans likely to be ratified by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Anniston Fire Department
Harry Kendall Thaw
New York City
Stanford White
Glen Addie Hall
Company No. 2
Chief Allen
Hf. Allen
Ray P. Smith
Junk Shop Court Sees Brass Theft and Fines
Police court observed a heap of brass stolen from rail and Kilby works with four defendants including Charlie Iverson and three others. Iverson pleaded guilty to seven brass pieces and was ordered to seven weeks on city streets. Williams defendants await further testimony tomorrow while McNair seeks witnesses. Other cases include Lee Francis fined 28.80 for pocketbook theft and James Reynolds fined 28.99 for stealing an overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Iverson
Jim
Henry Williams
W. D. McNair
Pipe Works
Kilby Locomotive Works
Kilby
Charlie
Williams
Wikle
Lee Francis
Bob Willis
James B. Reynolds
WH. H. Talley
Auditorium
New York Endures Bitter Cold Wave Across City
A severe cold snap hit New York with residents enduring extreme conditions as temperatures plummeted to zero by eight this morning. The harsh weather caused widespread suffering among the poor and disrupted daily life citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Saxon Court May Not Admit Harry Lehr
Berlin February 12 A newspaper outcry over the presentation of Mr and Mrs Harry Lehr of New York may prevent the Lehrs from being presented at the Saxon king’s court The papers howled over the Lehrs alleged role in a scandal involving substitution of German for French champagne at Kaiser Wilhelm IIIs yacht christening in New York years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Berlin
Harry Lehr
New York
Lehra
Saxony
Kaiser Wilhelm
King Edward Opens Parliament in Person in London
London february 12 king edward opened the second session of the second parliament of his reign with the traditional ceremony. He read the speech to lords and commons in the upper chamber while both processions to and from Westminster drew immense crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Westminster
Remembered by Wife and Friends at Years Old
A brief memorial note honors a man remembered by his wife and friends on his years old birthday. The obituary style tribute highlights personal ties and shared memories from family and community.
Alienist Says He Had Big Head in Thaw Case
Dr Bruttes Do Evins, superintendent of the New Jersey bilane hospital, testified in court that he visited Thaw at the Tombs and Thaw had an exaggerated idea of his own importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Bruttes Do. Evins
New Jersey Bilane Hospital
Tie
Thaw
Thaw Birthday Observed by Relatives at Prison
On February 12 New York marked the 86th anniversary of Harry Thaw s birth with relatives and friends remembering him. His wife greeted him at the prison and wished him many happy returns of the day as he received numerous letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Thaw
Harry
Thaw Not Guilty Mind Claim Shown By Doctor
In New York on February 12, Dr. Charles G. Wagner testified at the Thaw trial that Harry K. Thaw did not know his act was wrong when he shot Stanford White. The testimony followed cross examination battles as Jerome and Delmas sparred over Mrs. Thaw’s evidence and a clash with alienist Dr. Evans. A door incident involving George Carnegie and the doorkeeper prompted court intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
Charles G. Wagner
State Insane Hospital
Binghamton
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
George Carnegie
Owens
Carnegie
Jerome
Evans
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Rock Island
South Amboy
Ong
Chicago
New England
Hughes
Middlesex Club
Lincoln’s Tomb
Anniston
B &9
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philip E. Thomas
Caredes
J. N. Robinson
No. 2
H. H. Fitzgerald
No. 5
Coun‘ceis
Gourt
Wille
King Edward
H. K. Thaw
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