Steamer Olive Sinks Off Virginia Coast Tragedy
A passenger steamer Olive, plying between Franklin, Virginia, and Edenton, North Carolina, was struck by a cyclone and sank off Woodley’s Pier in the James River. Eighteen people are known drowned, with survivors rescued as darkness and freezing conditions hampered rescue efforts. Captain Withy and crew stood waist-deep in water until dawn, while the Pettit later sighted survivors. The Olive, owned by J. A. Pretlow, had operated for years between NC and VA.
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Enys
Olive
Hich
Franklin
Edenton
N. C
Chowan
Woodley's
Mt. Pleasant
Oliver's Wharf
Tite
Kessel
George Withy
Pettit
J. A. Pretlow
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North Carolina
Virginia
Withy
Oda “A
C. “le Conway
Engigeet J. Murphy
J. N. Hell
Suffolk
Gazelle
Wilder
Othe
Illinois farmer saves hundred passengers in blizzard
Glasscock a farmer faced a blizzard to save one hundred passengers on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway near Morrisburg. He flagged the southbound train while exposed in subzero temperatures, using his coat as a signal and signaling to the engineer, then had to be carried into the cars after collapse. The stand earned him handsome presents from grateful passengers.
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Almeell
Real Mero
Cairo
Glasscock
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicaga
St .Louis
Glassock
Morrisburg
Lim
Sickness Threatens City Hospitals and Rail Delays Hit News
Reports describe extreme cold endangering 700 hospital patients in St Louis with fuel shortages and coal cuts reducing court operations. Telegraph lines fail as trains run two to six hours late. A small fire in the House gallery unsettles Washington. A French attache appointment and Venezuela claim talks are noted. A Norfolk tidal wave and New York blizzard disrupt travel. Rough winter weather cripples transit in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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St. Louis City Hospital
Bt. Louis
City Hospital
In Grip of Storm Strikes Across the South and Kentucky
Snow and wind cripple rail service as widespread storms lash the South and Kentucky. Reports from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, and beyond cite road and streetcar delays, power and telegraph outages, and flood warnings along the Chattahoochee. Five deaths noted in South Carolina storm damage and several injuries amid roofs and lines down.
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Louisville
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Jabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Hite
Atlanta
Chattahoochee
Greenwood
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South Carolina
Hovea Path
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Tenn
Dispatch
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Oklahoma
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Sioux City
Huitton
Kansas City
Topeka
Ompha
Chicago
Wyoming
Firefighter Denis Swenie Dies After Long Chicago Service
Denis J. Swenie a veteran Chicago firefighter and former chief of the Gre department died early Monday from kidney disease. He served over half a century, began as a pipeman on engine No. 3, and was fire marshal of Chicago for 22 years after a 1879 appointment. Born Glasgow July 26 1884, he came to the U S in May.
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Fampus
Chicago
Denisa Svwenie
Gre
Swenie
Swenle
Denis J. Swenke
Stee
Denis J. Swenie
Glasgow
Scotland
Woman Uses a Gun Blaming Lover Then Ends Her Own Life
Detroit special reports a young woman Edith Miako fatally wounded her lover Knaplan on Gratiot Avenue after a quarrel, then shot herself. Police and physicians doubt her claim, saying Knaplan fired first. The incident follows a dispute and ended in both deaths.
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Mich
Edoward Knaplan
Chicago
Gratiot Avenue
Edith Miako
Knaplan
Kuaplan
Knaples
Blockade Raised as Venezuelan Blockade Ends
Reports from Venesuela Portas Venesuela indicate the blockade has been officially raised. The British cruiser Tribune sailed to Trinidad after notifying authorities at La Guayra. Relief spreads among all classes as ships depart Caracas and ports await cargoes for Venezuela. Protocols for blockade lifting near completion in Washington, with payments to allied powers and a Hague reference planned.
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Venesuelia Porta
le Gungra
Venesuela
Tribune
Newwa
Cureas
la Guayra
Trinidad
Caro
Venezuela
United States
Washington
Ugland
Germany
Italy
Bowen
Marcel
The
Hague
Ttis
Great Loss of Stock Hits Sheep and Cattle Men
A Sule Lake Utah special reports heavy snow and zero temperatures causing severe stock losses across northern Utah southern Wyoming and Idaho. Wool and cattlemen struggle to feed starving herds as temperatures stay near zero threatening further damage. Cattlemen in the Shoshone district reportedly forced to slaughter isolated herds to prevent total loss.
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Sule
Ural
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Train Wreck Report And Other Dispatches From Virginia
Train No 11 of the New York and Florida Express on a switch at Travensworth Virginia Saturday night killed Fireman Walter Wigginton and left Engineer Thomas Purvis missing. A suspect is under arrest and no passengers were seriously hurt. Also reports of a $1500 value of diamonds stolen from Zorwick Jewelry, an attempted daytime window opiate robbery, a severe storm in Oklahoma Territory, and two men hanged in California for murder in San Mateo County.
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Washington
New York and Florida
Southern Railway
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Thomas Purvis
East St. Louis
Zorwick Jewelry Company
Tiro
California
Sun Quen
Cal
Jogeeph E. Cat
Juan Gonzales
San Meosta
Ruiz
Murder Trial Amid Coroner Inquest Details
The coroner's jury in the Fluestad case found Daniel Mingstad aged 13 killed his father Daniel Fingstad, 62, in a farmyard scuffle over drink and jealousy. The county attorney says the jury's findings may lead to prosecution despite the coroner's verdict exonerating the boy. Farmers found Fingstad dead. Mingstad fled fearing he had killed him. the inquest was held in Webster City.
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Daukie Mingstad
Ano
Tleene
Fewell
Dankiy
Plugstad
Lemiu
Daniel Pingstad
Dankie
Fingstad
Webster City
Anu
Juatlee J. 1
Lugestad
Davenport Woman Sets Fire in Jealous Attempt
Dora Withers, a Davenport woman, tried to commit suicide by pouring kerosene on her clothing and setting it alight after accusing her husband of infidelity. Her husband acted quickly to smother the blaze. She suffered severe burns to her face and body but is expected to recover with medical care.
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House of Representatives
Washington
East Reserve Gallery
Davenport
Dora Withers
Meget
Infant fatally burned after red hot stove incident
A month old infant in Wine Township was dropped from a cradle by a six year old sister and fatally burned when the baby fell on a red hot stove. The tragedy occurred in the family home with no parent supervision, drawing neighbors after cries alerted them.
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Dalin Jinile
Honse
For Love's Sweet Sake in Cedar Rapids Digpatch Tale
Thirteen year old Koy Foraakes runs away to a storm sewer residence after parents thwart his love with Hlled, a schoolmate aged one year. police find love letters amid a Romeo and Juliet mood. Also reports of a tooth-pulling death, Buena Vista farm meet, local telephone franchise vote, Great Northern probe, cattle ravages, and a school district bond issue.
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Bower
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Oly
Auditors Seek Plan to Standardize Property Assessments
Des Moines report notes State Association of County Auditors urging a bill to standardize property assessment methods. The plan would require annual collaboration before assessors begin rounds, with a statewide agreement on valuation classes and reporting to local assessors at mandatory conventions.
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State Association of County
Thy
Anditare
Iowa Miners Meet To Discuss Wages Amid Tense Talks
Des Moines report says miners and operators anticipate a wage review at the next joint meeting of their mutual interests committee. John White, secretary of district No. 14, Mine Workers' Union, notes unprecedented amassment of agitation in the district and hopes for a slight wage rise next year amid cautious operator concessions.
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Des Moines Ministerial Group Plans City Reform Drive
Des Moines Ministerial Association outlined reform steps to clean up city affairs and curb criminal activity. Temperance chairman Douglas reported the city faced unprecedented evils and blamed lax enforcement of laws. A formal plan, to be proposed next week, aims to remove criminal elements from public life.
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Father of Seventeen Sets Nervy Local Record
Nicola Theekur, a city man with seventeen children, is said to be near breaking a district record for largest brood. He recently attended a wedding each month while his family grows. meanwhile Miss Lucy Beeker and Frank Smith of Lesare have announced their upcoming marriage in St. Mary's Church, and a son will be welcomed next month.
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Nervy Lone Highwayman Robs Chicigo Depot
A lone robber held up the Chicigo and Northwestern Railway depot at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning, demanded keys to the money drawer, and took several hundred dollars before leaving. The operator was told to telegraph the train dispatcher the robber’s compliments and that he would call again.
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Mechanicsville
Trai
Agai
Fragmented Victorian domestic scene unfolds with tension
In a tense drawing room sequence characters argue over a tale of romance and betrayal. Ned confronts family hypocrisy as Mrs. Horton and Mr. Ralph clash with warnings of consequence while a hidden affair and mounting grievances threaten to erupt.
The Major and Mrs Donovan Plot in Locked Room
Ned Vartan endures distress as Mrs Donovan schemes to remove his rival and depart with their child. The plan entails moving by four oclock train while Ned rages at the betrayal and confronts the looming separation that could end his marriage and family life.
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Utrle Lacy
Ther
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Ned
Pip
Ana
Ibble Welleyorn
Donovan
Jer Rma
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