Steamer Chilkhat Wreck Near Eureka Fatal Bar Collision
The Chilkhat struck a bar near Eureka California and capsized with eleven drowned. Of fourteen crew and six passengers aboard eleven perished, two passengers Howard Smith and Mr Moselick survived. Rescuers from Eureka and nearby steamers aided, listing saved crew members and passengers.
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Eureka
Cal
Anderson
Howard Smith
Scotia
Mr. Moselick
Oakland
William Backwood
Clyde Litner
William Grip
T. C. Bohall
William Black
Peter Hanson
Peter Johnson
W. C. Maser
Judges Target Trusts In Kentucky Distillery Reorg Case
In Frankfort on April 4 Judge Cantrill directed the grand jury to indict all trusts operating in the district. He aimed to strike the whiskey combination formed by the Kentucky Distillery and Warehouse Company which had acquired most Kentucky distilleries, including many nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Cantrill
Grand Jury
Kentucky Distillery and Warehouse Company
Kentucky
Spring overcoats ten dollars for gentlemen
Great purchase of a mill’s covert twill fabrics yields a full line of Young Men’s Spring Overcoats for ten dollars. Tan shade, weight 1.58 ounces to the yard, doubled twisted weave, 32 to 35 inch lengths, full backs with lap and strap seams, interiors trimmed, sizes from 34 to 52, assuring a fit for large men.
Blaze Rescue: Driver Waggett Hero Stops Runaway Horses
Ten dollar blaze sent many fleeing as horses panicked. Driver Waggett acted swiftly to calm the frightened animals and halt the rush, preventing further danger. The incident highlights quick thinking and bravery in a chaotic scene.
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Waggett
Five Boston Firemen Injured When Hose Wagon Upsets
Five Boston firemen of Engine 26 were injured when their hose wagon overturned at the corner of Washington and Milk streets while responding to an alarm from Box 19. Hosemen J J Doyle Fred S Young W F Fields Thomas Conroy and Driver George Waggett sustained severe cuts and contusions and were taken to Emergency Hospital.
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Hoshman J. J. Doyle
Boston
Engine Company 26
Mason Street
Washington
Milk Streets
J. J. Doyle
Fred S. Young
W. F. Fields
Thomas Conroy
George Waggett
Mason
Post Bill Wins First Encounter With Telephone Interests
The House rejected the Mercantile Committee’s adverse report on the Post telephone bill by 7 to 37, placing the measure on the regular calendar for later action. Whipple led the debate in support, aided by Willard, Mellen, Carey, Dean, and Davenport, while Odlin and Tolman urged the opposing side. The discussion ran from 3:00 to 4:40 p.m.
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Post Bill
Mercantile Committee
Messrs
Willard
Chelsea
Whipple
Brockton
Davenport
Greenfield
Carey
Haverhill
Dean
Wakefield
Mellen
Worcester
Tolman
Pittsfield
Odlin
Andover
House
Rebels Massing North of Calumpit Near Malolos
Rebel forces concentrate north of Calumpit about five miles northwest of Malolos with heavy fighting expected near SantoMernando where Aguinaldo is believed to be. Montana Regiment reports one killed and three wounded, twenty five prostrations from heat after yesterday’s skirmish near Malolos.
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Manila
Calumpit
Malolos
SantoMernando
Aguinaldo
Montana Regiment
State control of telephone companies debate recalled
A committee examining state control of telephone companies recalled remarks by Mr. Speaker as part of its contentious discussion. The dialogue hinted at regulatory questions and potential lawmakers’ positions.
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Speaker
Carter Harrie son Elected Chicago Mayor in Close Race
Carter Harrie son won the Chicago mayoralty with 146 914 votes against 107 304 for Zina R Carter and 45 401 for John P Altgeld fueling a 39 610 plurality. Democrats gain city council majority amid close ward contests and local issue focused campaign.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrieson
Zina R. Carter
John P. Altgeld
Harrison
Sears
Harlan
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S. Vorenberg & Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Boston’s Beer Combine
Jersey City
Boston Breweries Company
Charles N. King
New Jersey Corporations Agency
Samuel D. Dickinson
Roberts. Jordan
George Maglone
Augustus C. Kellogg
Walker & Pratt Mfg. CO
Union Street
Wilcox Hat Co
Ais
Taylor’s Hat Store
Hanover and
Court Sts
James E. Ellwodd
Stocking
Eee So
Cleanora Mfg. Co
Broad St
New England
New York
Rosenbaum Bros Custom Taliors
Tremont Row
Bellingham
Boston Cycle CO
J. M. Linscott, Mgr
Hanover St
Dalton
Massachusetts Volunteers
Cuba
Havana
Geo
Harris & CO
Washington St
Water &T
MacArthur
Fourth Cavalry
C.H. Robinson & CO
Dock Square
Adams Square
Kneeland Street
Browning, King & Co
Kneeland Sts
H. White & CO
Boylston Ste
MR Willard
POST
Rep.odlin
Monopoly Co
BuIe Dickerman
Lin Yester
Carter
Bil Acopinis
Talmage
Presbytery of
Washington City
T. Dewitt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church
Carricon
Altgeld
N. T. Whitaker
D. D
Mt. Bellingham M. E
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Somerville
Everett and
Medord
C. A. Littlefield
D. R. Pruden
George Willey
Jones
Toledo
Sterling Ale
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Furnishing Company
Washington Street Corner
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