Wistow Mall wreck off Aberdeen claims 38 lives
Jan. 18 Aberdeen Scotland. The British steamer Wistow Mall wrecked on the Buller of Bachan rocks in a terrific gale. Thirty eight sailors, mostly Lascars, drowned. only two of five survivors reached shore as lifeboats failed in 40 foot seas. Captain Stoddard and the Lascars said 83 men drowned. Fires were extinguished by the floodwaters.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Lascars
Buller of Bachan
Aberdeenstie
Bullers
Stoddard
Thee Lascars
Anty-three
Five Die in Train Collision Near Atlanta
Five lives were lost and many injured today when a passenger train and a freight train collided at Jonesboro, twenty miles from Atlanta. The engineer William Clark and a Black porter were killed, along with three Black passengers. No white passengers were seriously hurt.
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Atlanta
Jonesboro
William Clark
M Vietha
Richeson’s Father Denies Desertion of Son
Lynchburg Va Dan 18 Thomas Vavrland Richeson father of Clarence V Y Richeson the confessed murderer of Avis Linnell today denied a report from Toston that he had or would desert his son “Although he is disgraced and degraded he is still my son.”
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Lynchburg
Dan
Thomas Vavrland Richeson
Clarence V.Y. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Toston
Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Visit New York
The Pall Mall Gazette reports on June 18 that the coming visit to New York of the duke and duchess of Connaught and their daughter Princess Patricia excites interest. The trip is seen as paving the way for a possible visit of an English monarch to the White House.
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Jandon
New York
Connaught
Princess Patricia
Pall Mall Gazette
Duke and Duches of
Edward
White House
Campaigns Begin As Four Transports Sail Toward Peking
A dispatch from Shanghai reports four transport ships carrying 4000 republican troops sailing from Woosung toward Peking. More ships are ready at Woosung for a multi-column assault on the Chinese capital, signaling the start of a five-pronged campaign plan. In Naples Cardinal O'Connell of Boston was greeted by crowds on the quay as his steamer Canopic arrived. he is to reach Boston January 29.
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Shanghai
China
Woosung
Peking
Naples
Carddinal O'Connell
Boston
Trowde
Cardinal O'Connell
Queen Wilhelmina’s illness keeps doctor at side all night
The Hague January 18 Queen Wilhelmina remained slightly indisposed with a physician in attendance throughout the night as doctors advise rest. In London British coal miners vote overwhelmingly to strike to demand a minimum wage to Boca.
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Wilhelmina
The
Hague
Anjehap
Rouwer
London
Cardinal Farley Returns Amid New York Ilumination Welcome
New York celebrated Cardinal Patrick Farley as he arrived by ocean liner and rode to St. Patrick's Cathedral in a blaze of electric lights and cheering crowds. Police struggled to control the throng estimated at hundreds of thousands while six thousand children sang Te Deum at his entry and Farley spoke blessing a pope and church in a fatherly address.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
John Cardinal Farley
America
At In
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Brecast
Cardinal
Pius
Peter
Christ
Farley
Grant undecided on canteen question
General Frederick D. Grant commanding the department of the East issued a statement declaring neutrality on the eastern question. He said the canteen removal was a mistake, but after eleven years with army personnel accustomed to the new arrangement he maintains a neutral stance.
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New York
Jan
Oel
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
Grant
Tenement Explodes in Cincinnati Killing One
A gas explosion leveled a two story brick tenement at Price Hill injuring many and leaving one person missing. Ida Markus is dead and Mary Brock is reported missing. about 15 people from five families were affected as debris trapped occupants. Fire followed, with several bystanders cut by flying glass while physicians tended the injured at the city hospital.
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Cincinnati
Tts
Mies Ida Markus
Mary Rock
Mary Brock
Price Hill
Martens
Cambridge Man Sentenced Life for Wife Slaying
Frank E. Ryan pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Somerville court and received a life sentence after fatally shooting his wife on December 26. Witnesses reported Ryan walked two miles after the shooting, and the victim died days later in hospital. she was 22 years old.
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Cambridge
Mass
Frank E. Ryan
Somerville
Ryans
Winter
Holland Streets
Ryan
Boya
Five Years in Jail for Rockland Man in Ingram Slaying
Five years in state prison was sentenced to Janos-yonn Fellows of Rockland Me after a jury found him guilty of killing Richard Ingram at Tong Cove in an earlier brawl. The defense rested after calling one witness, John Kellows, who described the duel and self defense.
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Rockland
Janos—yonn
Fellows
Ian Slaughter
Richard Ingram
Tong Cove
Jordge Savage
John HH. Kellows
Ly Anserte Itichard Ingray
Ingram
Pattangall
Alluxes
Flynn Wins in Second Round to Briefly Upset Williams
Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn weighing 143 pounds knocked out Cleveland's Al Williams in the second round under Queensberry rules. Flynn, who will fight Jack Johnson, dominated from the start and landed a heavy short-arm blow that sent Williams to the floor for a six-count. The bout, in July, served as Flynn's final public appearance before the Johnson match.
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Toronto
Tan
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Jack John
al Jams
Cleveland
National Sporting Association
Pra
Igbe Epereey
Dan
Williams
Flynn
Plynn
Jack Curley
Puebls
Johnson
Morse Again Failing as Morse Fades in Atlanta Prison
Federal prisoner Morse at Fort McPherson Atlanta shows rapid decline as Surgeon General Torney advised Attorney General Wickersham on possible commutation. Condition described as desperate with daily reports of Morse losing ground. Presidential decision expected if end nears.
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Atlanta
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Moree
Torney
Army
Wickeraham
Morse
Surgeons of the Star
Fort McPherson
Iia
General Smith Dies in Pelham Manor Home
New York telegram states General Smith, a British veteran, died at his Pelham Manor residence after a long illness. A funeral with military honors is planned, with local officials and the public invited to attend at the family residence.
Rutland Minority Fails in Reviver Plea in Court
In Rutland, a minority group seeking a reviver for the Rutland railroad failed to obtain injunctions. Attempts to stop New York Central from diverting business, and to prevent transfer of stock interest to Rutland Tet Railway and Boston Railroad Holding Co. were denied by Judge Noxen in the U.S. district court. New evidence was presented but did not alter the ruling.
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New York
Van
Rutland Railroad
Hunnewell
New York Central
Rutland
Rutland Tet Railway Company
Boston Railroad Holding Company
Rutlroad Railroad Company
Noxen
Fatal drink tragedy in Norwich child aged one
A one year old child named Joseph Lord died after drinking poison yesterday morning in Norwich. The infant had carried a bottle in his pocket since at least penne j and had been in a melancholy state for months after injuring an rye and being ahaener. The record notes a wife and other relatives.
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Norwich
Jan
Joseph Lord
Euiette
Uri King Carbotic
Escaped from Jail: Eastport Seeks Richard Langer
Police in eastern Maine and nearby towns search for Richard Langer, a 25 year old from Argentina who escaped yesterday from Eastport’s jail. He had been held on larceny charges after a Cuba? boat theft and was granted a $1,000 bond for the April term.
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Eastport
Maine
Jane
Passamaqnodily Bay
Richard Langer
Argentina
New Parlier Station
Wilson
Langer
Machina
Uiren Mothe
Sumiday
Maine Central Railroad
Ayers
Art Langer
Machias
Two Men Arrested In Violet Borliter Case
Violet Borliter, a 19 year old Chicago heiress, named Charles McClain and Roy Allen as suspects after fleeing to New York. McClain, 24, a printer, and Allen, 22, an electrician, were arrested following a police report that Borliter had supplied new details. McClain previously confessed to having been with Borliter and kissing her in November.
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Chinnga
Ian
Yortenlay
New York
Violet Borliter
Chicago
Charles McClain
Myers Hotel
Mit
Bhehler
Violet
Roy Allen
Ajeetor Hunt
McClain
Valley Fair Association Annual Dinner Highlights
The Brattleboro meeting reported a small balance and new heating expenditures. Main speaker Prof. W. A. Molen from Amherst spoke on animal husbandry. other speakers included F. H. Conner and Tordgen of campus fair groups, Col. ONeill of Walpole. Elected officers and executive committee were listed, with about 125 at the meeting and over 200 at dinner.
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Crattleboro
Gan
Valley “Fair Association
Bel
Brocka Tiniae
Treasuries
Wh. A. Molen
Department of Animal Lenebandry
State Agricultural College of Amherst
Mass
FH. Conner
Varley Fair Association
Tordgen
Fair Association
Col. Oneill
Walpole
Prewid
Poh
Teanury
L. Joughton
Putney
Batilette
Beklows Falbe
C. F. Berisen
Mratiteborn
F.C. Adams
Brattlebors
Gellerti
A. Shumway
Mrattleboro
Ft Oconnor
A.B. Clapp
le. Hotlen
W. A. Shumway
R. Briggs
Two Arrests Made in Portland Medan Case
Portland Massachusetts and Medan area reports say druggist Tole Quinn and Rufus C. Johnson, furniture maker, were arrested after grand jury action for alleged corrupt practices. County Attorney Samuel Totten announced the arrests. Johnson pleaded not guilty at arraignment and posted 100 dollars bail. Guile remains in jail awaiting arraignment.
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Portland
Medan
Tole
Quinn
Rufus C. Johnson
Furniture Postal
Superior Court
Arertion
Samuel Toten
Walter G. May
Tepalitirans Fey
Helenes
Tia Way
Johnson
Guile
Lead Splashed Man Wounded in Wolfeboro Accident
Everett Getebell, manager of a local electrical store, was injured yesterday afternoon when molten lead spilled and exploded after snow dropped into his cooling kettle. A physician reports the outlook for recovery is hopeful despite severe injuries to his hand and face.
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Wolfeboro
Everett Getebell
Getebell
Cuban Situation Looks Better After Washington Conference
After a White House conference with President and Secretary of War, officials say the United States would not intervene in Cuba. The situation remains tense but the administration and war department will monitor developments closely.
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Washington
D.C
Stimeqn
Tice
United States
Cuba
Prisoners Die in Strangled Incident at Outpost
In Woking three men arrested after a bordh throwing incident at a local outpost were found strangled. Names recorded include Shi Rai Riteldnei and two others in custody at the scene. Police are investigating the unusual deaths as a coordinated event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woking
Chime
Puta Shi Rai
Riteldnei
Foss Aims To End Strike With Early Settlement
Governor Foss seeks a rapid settlement of the Lawrence strike as both sides show willingness to arbitrate. A conference at the state armory between militia commander Colonel Sweetser and strike leader Ettor followed by talks with Governor Foss suggests a plan to end the dispute. Strikers reportedly drop demands for a 15 percent wage boost and double overtime pay, while abolition of the bonus and premium system is sought. Federal immigration inspectors arrived to probe alleged illegal importation of workers, with possible deportations under alien contract labor laws.
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Lawrence
Mass
Foss
State Armory
Ta Toy Sweeteer
Provisional Regiment of Militia
Jorepl d. Kitter
New York
Kitter
Sweetter
Steconehssen
Jielaut
Ettor
F. G. R. Gordon
Haverhill
Hare
Immigration Department
Washington
Eich
Wen Tear Mill Cile
Governor Foss Targeted Amid Lawrence Strike Tension
Reported threats to Governor Foss prompted precautionary police guarding of his Jay Tower home in Plain, with Italian plainclothes officers patrolling the North End. State House surveillance increased and investigations underway after a Tuesday tip linked black hand agents from New York to the unrest surrounding the Lawrence strike.
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Toston
Foss
Lawrence
Larwrener
Aad Leen
Bie Thesday
State Houser
New York
Boston
Boote
Trine
Freight House Break-In At Juricho Station
Station Agent C K Percival found the freight room entered on Tuesday morning. Holes bored in the door allowed access. boxes and cases opened but nothing reported missing. A suspicious man loitered at the depot that evening, suggesting an insider forged the break. Tracks at 2 AM led toward the highway but were not followed.
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Juricho
Cx K. Percival
Four Men Killed in Central City Mine Explosion
Central City Ky Jan 1 Five men were believed dead and four killed when an explosion ripped through the Central City Coal and Iron mine. Four bodies have been removed. The blast struck shortly after the day shift ended, before night workers descended. Cause unknown. The mine was not badly damaged and about two hundred men usually labored at the site. The five victims were performing extra tasks at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Central City Coal and Iron Company
Barre Merchants Elect Officers For Upcoming Year
The Barre Retail Merchants association held its annual meeting at the association room in Miles Building. Officers elected to complete the 1912 slate include Frank W. Jackson as president and M S Rounds as vice president, with C B Andrews as treasurer and J W Vaughan among directors. Reports showed general approval and the association in excellent condition with plans for next year.
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Barre
Frank W. Jackson
M.S. Rounds
Trensuper
BS. Andrews
J. W. Vaughan
Blow. Hooker
Tilden
Baukd
F. A. Prindle
Relevance
P Abbott
W. J, Smith
A. Moore
Conners
W. W Calder
Frank McWhorter
Tenmuter
Prize Winning Fowls at State Poultry Exhibit
St Albans hosts the State Poultry association show with prize winners named from multiple breeds. Notable marks include Firsts for Plymouth Rocks and White Wyandottes, plus specials for shape color and pullet quality across entrants from Montpelier Franklin Barre and surrounding towns.
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St Alans
State Poultry Association
Plymouth Toek
Ela
WD. Raine
Montpelier
CL. Curtie
St. Albans
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth
Enckerel
W. He Creenfeld
Franklin
S.C
Cpek
Young
Fleet
W. Hi
Witters
St. Alfens
St. Athans
Puiltet
Aid
Scatt
Barre
Mote & Chesser
Burry
William Brown
Surry
Wyandottee
Youn
Boocher
West Tha Did
Columbian Weandottes
W. D. Pronty
Awadeton
Brown Leghorns
Brus
Milton
D. BR
Braymer
Burlington Woman Attacked by Stranger Near Local Streets
A Burlington woman, Miss Sabin, was dragged into an alley and attacked by a dark-clad man near a linen cart on St Paul and College streets shortly after ten. Police officers Gunger Fraser and Bart Flaherty, along with a citizen, rushed to aid her. the assailant fled as they arrived. Sabin injured a knee and remained frightened. This appears to be the second such assault in recent months with no arrests yet. The suspect is described as a short man believed to be a peacen standing in the locality during earlier incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fan
Tim
Sabin
Mira Sabin
Sleigh Crash On Main And Prospect Injures Mrs Hyder Habeb
A runaway sleigh from American Clothing Co. toppled near Main and Prospect streets injuring Mrs Hyder Habeb and trapping her beneath clothing and boxes. Pedestrians rushed to aid but she remained buried as the front sleds detached and the vehicle rolled over, others escaping with minor injuries.
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Hyder
Hyder Habeb
Prospect Street
Fenmvel
Main and
Prospect
May rebate totals and city accounts under 1911 project
City records show total project cost 67 923 58 with 82 percent of assessments collected. The report notes railroads and others bore costs, rebates due Rice estate, and a surplus of 2 185 12 after balancing accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibatesl
Vabuttirs
Alleged smugglers arrested in long running operation
Government agents traced a smuggling ring led by Joseph Barrette of Swanton. Barrette and truckman Sam Major face U S Commissioner Warren B. Austin with District Attorney Alexander Dunnett. bonds set at 1000 and 1200. Several others are said to be implicated with more arrests anticipated in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allans
Trai
Joseph Barrette
Swanton
New York
New England
Sam Major
Barrette
Senatt Mectiinet
Major
Barcettoy
U.S
Warren BR. Austin
Alexander Dunnett
St. Tolusbury
U. § District Court
Burlington
Julius Barrette
Tt Ie
Two Struck By Train In Rumford Falls
Rumford Falls Maine January 18 Vincent Metrik and John Twines Osford taper mill employees were struck by a backing train. Metrik was thrown from the track and severely injured. Twines received minor injuries and was able to walk away.
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Rumford Falls
Vincent Metrik
John Twines
Potiah
Osford Taper Mills
Mietrik
Cheerie
Tiztinas
Hmuisea
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Jonesboro, Mentale
Richeson
Virginia
Republic of China
York
Cardinal Farley
John H. Fellows
al Williams
General Smith
Orwell
Pelham Manor
Harrison
Dewell
Valley Fair Association
Brattleboro
Ant
Everett S. Getchell
Wolfeboro, N. H
GOV. Foss
Massachusetts
Jericho
Central City, Ky
Association
Stevens
Murkay
Riew Estate
Moving Bridge
Tnsuranion
Ats
Toba
Sie Af
Mote
John McDowall
Vermont Iranite Co
Rumford Palle
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