Days of Horror on the Lost Londonian
Survivors recount a four day battle at sea aboard the Londonian and their miraculous rescue by Vedamore. Captain Lee and the boatswain led steadfastly as the ship listed and bolted through towering waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Londonian
Londonian
Barnett
Boston
Post
Providence
John Balcom
Custom House
Furness Hne
Everett Young
Charley Ballem
Baleem
Charley Bailem
Eivery
Hey
Peter Gettings
Bostonian
Charlestown
Commercial Street
Vedamore
Lee
Waydamore
Vedimore
Gellings
Pridge
Y.c
Graham
J. W. Mahoney’s
Henry Welch
John Martin
Michael Malone
Andrew Smith
Smith
Jach
Mahoney’s
Rip van Winkle
Carpatter
Mr. Carpenter
Cottier
Jack Martin
George Bell
John Ward
Peer Ward
Ripans Tabules Praised By Brooklyn Women
In Brooklyn on November 16 1898 two women discuss using Ri pan i Tabules for a sick child named Maggie as a cheap mild remedy. The scene shows everyday concern and trust in patent medicines of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Ripans
Brooklyn
K. G. McG
Muster Out Ceremony For Tenth Company Signal Corps
Members of the Tenth Company United States Signal Corps prepared for muster out after two days of final duties at the Mast Armory. Physical examinations were led by Dr. McGurn as discharge papers reflect conditions. The event is expected between 3 and 4 pm for enlisted personnel, with commissioned officers remaining in service.
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Tenth Company
United States Signal Corps
Mast Armory
McGurn
Ninth Infantry
V. M
Cuba
South
Coldest Day of the Season Reported
The season’s coldest day dropped to 20 degrees at the federal building thermometer, with even colder conditions observed on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Sternberg Orders Greenleaf to Inspect Camps for Food and Medical Care
Surgeon General Sternberg sends detailed instructions to Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf directing a tour of southern winter camps to prevent repeat problems from Spanish war era food, quarters, and medical care. He must report on medicines, supplies, diseases, diet, ambiances and hospital corps readiness, with recommendations to posts and districts. He also urges recognizing student military scholars for future army appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sternberg
Charles R. Greenleaf
Savannah
Greenleaf
Tie
Department
Two Bodies Identified in Boston From Portland Sinking
The Boston morgue identified Warren Scott Procter of Windham Centre Maine and Thomas Mundrucu of Cambridge by relatives. J P Pitch of Montreal was sent home. One body from Provincetown area remains unidentified at the North Grove Street morgue after the Portland disaster.
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Provincetown
Portland
North Grove Street
Warren Scott Proctor
Windham Centre
Thomas Mundrucu
Prince Street
Cambridge
Boston
Maine
Mundrueu
J. P. Pitche
Montreal
Chatham
Lst
James Williams
Lewis
Drawman
Trand
Inspector General Army Report Notes War Strain and Civil Education Push
The annual inspector general of the army report notes officers reassigned to field duty, reduced inspector numbers, and a push to enhance military instruction in civilian schools and colleges. It commends department personnel and the government for wartime efficiency and cites President’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
White House
War Department
Embezzling Fram gue Company Case Reveals Theft
A damaged OCR fragment describes embezzlement at a grocers and producers firm. It mentions R and J, deposits and investigations, an officer skirting funds, and internal misplacement claims. The text is incomplete but indicates financial misconduct and ruin for a party.
Cabinet Discusses Philippine Policy and Cuban Postal Plans
The cabinet debated governance in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines under the Paris peace treaty. A new Cuban postal system was emphasized with two options US administered or independent Cubans run with US equipment. Dewey and Otis sent views on Philippine troop needs while Paris news awaited.
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Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Paris
Admiral Dewey
General Otis
Manila
Philippine Islands
Japan
Caso
Smith
United States
Post Office Department
Funeral and rites for Father Cuddihy in Milford
Milford funeral plans move Father Cuddihy from the parochial residence to the church Sunday afternoon. A pontifical mass by Bishop Beaven will precede interment in a sarcophagus built under the church tower. Eulogy by Rev. Scully of Cambridge. Town businesses urged to close Tuesday during services. Hartford note: Billy Dacy seeks opponent for Charley Goff for January 12 bout.
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Milford
Father Cuddihy
Beaven
Father Scully
Cambridge
Cuddihy
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Perry Barge Party
Londenian
S*urness Line
Sailor’s Haven
Water Street
J. B. Allen
Mr. Allen
S. H. King
England
Tome and
Beauty
Peril
Hicks Street
St. Is Church
Little Nation
Mrs. Murphy
U. S. Signal Corps
Sternbers
Colonel Greenleaf
City
Juanges
Allentown
Penn
Robert J. Thomas
Fiedelberg Townshsp
Thomas
Albright
wAaat Diaethan Arwtaanea
Wlistell
Pea Pullaill
Witainia
Rly
Thoma
Framgue Company
John R. E
Mperies.” Tre
Omervilie
Iike
Island
Father Guddimy
Charley Goff
Hartford
Billy Dacy
Hartford A. C
Goff
Rostoy
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