Riots at Boston Coal Yards Spark Day of Disorder
Incipient riots broke out at Boston coal yards as crowds sought fuel, with police quickly enforcing order. Speculators bought multiple bags to resell at high prices, while Mayor Collins and Superintendent Donovan mobilized street teams to haul coal, aiming to ease shortages. About 5520 tons arrived in Boston, with shortages driving the unrest.
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Collins
Donovan
Street Department
Boston Braces for Record Snowstorm Disrupting Rail Traffic
The local weather bureau warns of a major storm moving from Ontario to Boston. Snow began last evening, creating slushy, rapidly deepening drifts and threatening coal shipments. Railroads face slow steam generation and slippery rails. Boston & Maine employees shifted to keep tracks clear amid heavy snow.
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Boston
Central
Ontario
Boston & Maine
Storm Claims Life and Ends Rescue Effort at Sea
Gloucester, Dec. 11. The schooner Lucinda I Lowell’s crew endured near freezing conditions in a northern Atlantic gale near the Canso coast. The mainmast fell, killing mate George Robinson, as Peter Fougere vanished after reaching a dory, and a rescue by the fishing steamer Active followed the perilous ordeal.
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Lucinda I. Lowell
Atlantic Fisheries
Canso
George Robinson
Dory
Fougere
Active
Missing Standard Oil Barges Thought Drifting Off Cape Cod
Fear and search efforts surround two Standard Oil Company barges 48 and 7% and their crews reported missing off Cape Cod after the tug DeWitt C Ivins anchored for coal and then searched in vain amid 50 mph winds. The small schooner Mildred May also not reached Portland after leaving this port. Last sighting was off Gloucester. N and W No 2 tug hunted all night with no success as conditions worsened.
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Accidents To Many Craft Near Boston
Marine officials in Boston report numerous incidents involving local vessels. The Samuel Lewis went ashore on Sandy Light bar near Barnstable and was abandoned. The Electric Flash, owned by Capt James Neville of East Boston, grounded off Yarmouthport while attempting to reach this port. The Henry May was towed off Plymouth by the tug Juno after its sails were blown away. The Ruth M. Martin ran ashore on rocks east of George's Island yesterday.
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Electric Flash
James Neville
Captain Lost Overboard Near Vineyard Capstan
CAPTAIN M A OSBORNE of the Marjorie Brown was lost overboard off Pollock Rip Saturday while sailing from Boston to New York. The Wentworth reports 40 000 laths lost from its deck and the Harry W Lewis 400 000 laths lost. Numerous schooners and barges arriving here report minor damage.
Ten Lost With Schooner St. John's Coast Storm Toll
Furious snowstorms sweep Newfoundland coast with four more schooners lost. One schooner wrecked with 10 persons, trains and steamers delayed, and multiple fatalities reported across the colony.
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Foundland
Sailor Drowned In Storm Near Jeffreys Bank
The fishing schooner Mattie D Brund arrived at the wharf yesterday reporting that Robert Johnson age 20 fell overboard and drowned while reefing sails in a storm off Jeffreys Bank on Wednesday. The schooner lost much of her gear.
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T Wharf
Robert Johnson
Jeffreys Bank
Cutter Dexter Returns With Thorp After Rescue Off Cross Rip
New Bedford reports Revenue cutter Dexter towed the three masted schooner Samuel S Thorp to harbor after it had tossed about off Cross Rip lightship. The Chatham life saving crew, which had assisted, remained aboard and joined the craft in port.
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Dexter
Samuel S. Thorp
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Chatham Life Saving
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Knowlton Reported Resting Comfortably in New Bedford
Hosea M. Knowlton was reported resting comfortably early this morning in New Bedford. The bulletin notes his steadier condition and ongoing recovery efforts as of dawn.
Mrs Shaw credits Father John’s Medicine for health recovery
Mrs Shaw of 222 Winter street Haverhill Mass reports a hard cold and lung trouble left her run down she improved by taking Father John's Medicine and gave it to her seven year old daughter with marked improvement in general health She calls the medicine a tonic and notes it prevents pneumonia and grip not a patent medicine.
Free Fish for the West End Draws Crowds and Hunger Aid
Amid coal shortages and costly meat, West End and East Cambridge residents gathered at Craigie's bridge to scoop up a river shoal of large herring. In minutes, thousands of fish filled baskets and barrels as mothers, children, and locals fished from the water. The event inspired tales of past sightings and left many cooking the catch with improvised fuel.
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Post
Boston & Maine
Officer Shot in the Back in Manila
Manila reports say Constabulary Inspector Hendryx, badly wounded November 25 on Samar, was in fact shot in the back by a fellow constabulary private during an engagement. His unit then fled.
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First Regular Through Train From Havana Reaches Santiago
The arrival of Havana’s first regular through train to Santiago de Cuba sparked a city celebration. A special train carrying officials and guests met the regular service at Cristo, 12 miles away, as thousands gathered at the depot with bands and fireworks. Rail officials were later hosted at a banquet.
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Cristo
Venezuelan seize British and German consuls at Puerto Cabello
A Daily Mail despatch from Willemstad reports Venezuelan authorities fortifying Puerto Cabello and seizing and imprisoning British and German consuls and others, taking possession of their property. A British steamer discharging coal was captured after a machinery breakdown. American consul L. T. Ellsworth reportedly failed to intervene, with fighting rumored in La Guaira and friction between English and German commanders over enforcement. The admiralty orders all first class warships to coal and be ready for sea within 24 hours.
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Caracas
Admiralty
Boston Weather Outlook With Snow and Strong Winds
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday snow with north and northeast winds rising to strong or high along the coast. Saturday expected to be fair with continued dry conditions and light winds.
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Boston
Fire devastates Chase building in Worcester
A seven story Chase building at 444 Front Street in Worcester caught fire, causing an estimated 250000 in damage. C T Sherer and Co. department store lost about 100000, W J Woods Co. clothing 90000, and the building itself 25000. A total of twelve firemen were overcome by smoke, with injuries to Assistant Engineer Edward L. Jones and hoseman John Luby, who was hospitalized. The blaze started in the basement, spread to the fourth floor, and two upper floors collapsed while occupants escaped with police assistance.
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Express Train Wreck Injures Engineer and Fireman in Pennsylvanian Collision
The Buffalo and Oil City express on the Allegheny Valley collided with a shifting freight near Brilliant station in Pittsburg. Engineer James Lewis and Fireman James Morgan were seriously hurt. About 20 passengers sustained injuries, none life threatening, and all were moved to another train for evacuation.
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James Morgan
Allies Reported At Odds In Caracas Naval Clash
Dispatches from Caracas indicate rising friction between British and German naval chiefs over enforcement methods. Germany pressed decisive action by landing a small force and seizing ships, while Britain prefers diplomacy. French officials praise diplomacy as France gains from negotiations without force.
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Caracas
France
Venezuela Crisis Rumors Stir London Reports
London dispatches say the foreign office had no new information on Venezuela by late night. While fighting in La Guaira remains unconfirmed, papers this morning show growing concern over President Castro's continued defiance and the serious possibilities ahead.
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Foreign Office
Venezuela
la Guaira
Castro
Newspapers Debate Methods to Resolve Venezuelan Claims
Some editorials urge arbitration or other peaceful means to adjust the difficulty and prevent hostilities. A number of papers even contend the United States must coerce Venezuela to satisfy foreign claims, reflecting the era’s pressure for action.
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United States
Venezuela
France Seeks Arbitration Over Ossun Seizure By Venezuela
Paris reports a Caracas dispatch saying German warships seized vessels tied to Venezuela and captured the French steamer Ossun. France protests and demands indemnity, with arbitration sought for about 10.8 million dollars including damages to the Maracaibo railroad. Venezuela concedes Ossun’s French nationality, while the conflict hints at wider international tensions beyond Venezuela.
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Foreign Office
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France
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