Fishermen in peril as Cape northeaster lashed sea
A Provincetown fisherman and his son sail in an open boat while friends in power boats search the stormy sea for them. The Ida M Silva wreck lies near Brown's Island Plymouth Harbor as 10 sailors and a boy were rescued by Garnet life savers. Three Boston men from the Mary P Mosquito drift in a dory with mates combing the bay for them. The scene underscores perilous conditions after a near midnight Saturday storm.
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Cape
Provincetown
Brown's Island
Plymouth Harbor
Ida M. Silva
Boston
Garnet
Mary P. Mosquito
Finance Commission to Seek Legislation on Contempt Powers
The Finance Commission plans to ask the Legislature for authority to compel witness attendance and to require testimony, with jail sentences for refusal. It may move to court under existing powers to enforce summonses. Chairman Matthews with Sullivan and Ernst will draft the communication for the Legislature. Prosecutions of past offences may soon bring prominent Bostonians to court.
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Finance Commission
Matthews
Messrs
Sullivan
Ernst
Mystery in Hotel Death by Own Action
Fred C. Hobein, 30, of 92 La Salle street, Chicago, was found dead in his Quincy House bed about 11 am. A 38 calibre revolver lay in his right hand and a bullet hole in his temple indicated suicide. A note directed notifying Rev Edward L. Hobein of Clinton Massachusetts.
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Fred C. Hobein
la Salle Street
Chicago
Quincy House
Edward L. Hobein
Prescott Street
Clinton
Mass
Fleet Roster Reveals Battle Fleet Composition and Voyages
The document lists flag officers and ship details for a major fleet. It enumerates flagship names, captains, ship tonnages, and division assignments, plus counts of men, guns, coal, and voyage parameters. It notes 14 000 personnel, 925 guns, 18772 miles, about 135 days, five port stops, 130000 tons coal, and 1300000 dollars coal cost with a cruising speed around 10 14 knots.
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Glacier
W. S. Hogg
Culgoa
J. B. Patton
Renee
W. S. Nelson
Yankton
W. R. Gherardi
Averag
Attorney Hobein’s Death In Hotel Room Prompted Inquiry
About 25 dollars was found on Hobein and an envelope from William C. Heinemann & Co of Chicago. Assistant Medical Examiner Stedman states the death likely occurred at least 36 hours earlier with no clear cause. Hobein, Chicago mortgage broker attorney, arrived Dec 11 to visit his brother Rev Edward L. Hobein in Clinton. He checked into Quincy House Room 252 and was hardly seen in the first two hotel days.
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William C. Heinemann & Co
la Salle Street
Chicago
Stedman
Hobein
Edward L. Hobein
Clinton
Quincy House
Queen Carola Passes Away in Dresden This Night
Queen Carola of Saxony dies in Dresden at night after a troubled life. She was hurriedly wed to the Crown Prince of Saxony, who became king in 1872. She is the last Vasa line Swedish royal, founded by Gustavus Adolphus. had Bernadotte not ascended, she might have been Queen of Sweden.
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Dresden
Carola of
Saxony
Carola
Vasa
Gustavus Adolphus
Bernadotte
Napoleon
Sweden
Rescue of 17 from Hercules wreck shocks Rhode Island coast
The Hercules and four barges wrecked on Pleasant View Beach near Westerly left 17 survivors ashore, including Mrs. Everett Mattson whose condition remained serious. Lifesavers from Watch Hill and Quonochontaug endured a 12 hour ordeal aiding mariners, with all crews exhausted but no fatalities reported.
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Westerly
R. I
Pleasant View Beach
Rhode Island
Everett Mattson
Watch Hill
Quonochontaug
Jake Storer
Allerton A. Sumner
Bulgarian Designer Tries Theosophical Union Kills Girl
Moris Minoff, Bulgarian designer, attempted to kill Jessie Schroeder, 13, in Cleveland while seeking a soul marriage after legal obstacles blocked marriage. Minoff died by overdose or hanging. the Schroeders were at a theater outing except Jessie. The girl survives with recovery expected.
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Cleveland, O
Moris Minoff
Jessie Schrader
Minoff
Schroeders
Roosevelts Orders Set 14000 Mile Fleet Voyage
Old Point Comfort Virginia December report notes the battle fleet awaiting presidential word to depart for a 14000 mile journey to the west coast and Tokyo bound sailors sing we're bound for Tokio. Bob Evans pledges duty if a peace mission is approved. The exact orders remain withheld by Roosevelt and advisers.
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Old Point Comfort
Hampton Roads
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Tokio
Jackie
Japan
Bob Evans
United States
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt saluted as Mayflower arrives at Hampton Roads
The Mayflower will greet President Roosevelt with 21 gun salute from the fleet while entering Hampton Roads. Rear Admiral Evans will receive a 13 gun salute aboard the Mayflower and be the first to go aboard. The morning ceremony will be followed by brief receptions and shoreline crowds as officers prepare for the cruise.
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Roosevelt
Army and Navy
Hampton Roads
Evans
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Mr. Roosevelt
Thimble Point Lighthouse
Ulating
The Battle Cry of the Fleet Heading to Tokio
A military recruitment style verse declares sailors ready to sail to Tokio. It emphasizes marching orders to prepare, pack, and not delay as the fleet heads east toward Tokio.
Munitions Check Before Pursuit of Orders
In a formal exchange the fleet commander insists ordnance officers fully stock magazines and ensure no space remains for more ammunition. Ship commanders affirm readiness, and the flag secretary will report that orders have been fully carried out to the department.
Missing Since Gale Off Provincetown
In dense fog and a high easterly wind the fishing fleet searches the bay for Frank Roscommon and his son Frank who were swept away by last night's 50 mile gale. Two boats have returned to port.
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Provincetown
I Frank Roscommon
Frank
Miners Call On Funston In Goldfield Inquiry
A delegation from the American Federation of Labor met General Funston who is reviewing the need for federal troops in Goldfield. They said miners had lived in fear and armed themselves to avoid contact with Western Federation of Miners members. Funston noted the situation improved with troops but expects to keep half the force for longer.
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Goldfield
F Federation of Labor
General Funston
Western Federation of Miners
United States
Funston
New England Weather Forecast Snow and Rain Ahead
Forecasts indicate snow in northern New England with rain in the south on Monday, followed by fair conditions. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies, cooler by night with variable winds, turning southwest, while Eastern New York coastal areas stay fair.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York Fair
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