Ferry Fanwood Crashes Into Liberty Street Bridge
New York December 6 ferry Fan wood of the Central Railroad of New Jersey splits into the slip at Liberty Street striking the bridge and flinging hundreds of passengers into a panic. Four aboard, Mrs Seamas and her family, fall overboard as guard rails fail. they are rescued with ropes. The crash is blamed on a faulty eccentric crank pin causing the mechanism to jam.
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New York
Fanwood
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Liberty Street
West Street
Double Murder Mystery Near Cleveland Home
A stranger visited Theodore Blakeslee’s home in Cleveland and was admitted to see James Fox. Moments later both Blakeslee and Fox were found unconscious with hatchet wounds, likely from a single assailant. Patrick Moran, a Fox co worker, is jailed on suspicion as investigators pursue motives amid mystery.
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Cleveland, O
Theodore Blakeslee
James Fox
Fox
Extreme cold grips Piarissure region as lows dip
Piarissure New York recorded a thermometer reading of 28 below zero at Lyon Mountain this morning while Saranac Lake plunged to 21 below. Local observers noted a brutal cold spell sweeping the county with several areas feeling the chill.
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Piarissure
N. Y
Lyon Mountain
Saranac Lake
Fur Coats Offer Low Prices at G. W. Simmons & Co.
Fur coats provide protection for drivers and a large sale is underway with prices from ten to eighteen dollars. The best beaver overcoat for conductors is described as full indigo blue with muff pockets cash pockets and guards. G. W. Simmons & Co. advertises at 32 to 44 North Street Oak Hall.
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G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Oak Hall
Deaths Over a Shooting Accident Near New Bedford
A fatal shooting near New Bedford involved William J. Leary and George Jennings after a gunning trip. A 14 year old visitor, Alfred Fildes of Fall River, was struck by a stray shot and died. Leary, aged 21, faces possible manslaughter charges. Jennings fled but is said to be unarrested.
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New Bedford
William J. Leary
George Jennings
Long Pond
Freetown
Leary
Jennings
Murphy
Patrick O’ Leary
Alfred Fildes
Fall River
Fal Heenhethee River
Central Station
Boston Affected as Minneapolis Firm Fails for a Mullion
A major Minneapolis real estate and investment firm, Corser & Co, collapsed after ten years of prosperity amid wheat speculation. Headed by Corser and partners Lester B. Wood, Walter E. Badger, and Justin L. Belknap, the firm lost substantial sums and faced unsecured creditors as estate administration began. Corser, owner of a Red River Valley grain farm, previously managed premier Templecourt offices and the New York Life building, earning wealth from rentals.
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Minneapolis
the Post
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Corser & Co
Templecourt
Corser
Lester B. E.wood
Walter E. Badger
Justin L. Belkna
Tragic Rockville Train Tragedy Kills Mary Badman
In Rockville Connecticut, December 26, Mary Badman age 13 was instantly killed when struck by a train near Melrose station while walking with two other girls toward Broad Brook. The incident occurred on an eighteen foot trestle as the Blartford bound train passed. The other girl escaped with minor injuries.
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Rockville
Conn
Mary Backman
Melrose
Broad Brook
Blartford
Miss Badman
Priest Bernard Schaloen Commits Suicide at St Aloysius
Crxcrynatt December 6 reports Bernard Schaloen a young recently ordained priest at St. Aloysius Catholic Church shot himself in the church residence ending a period of despondency due to hereditary insanity. The mass was interrupted as ceremonies paused briefly.
Barges Sink at Belldock With 500 Tons Coal Lost
New Haven report states Empire and New England Transportation barge No 3 sank at Belldock this morning with 500 tons of coal aboard. Two barges sank off Woodmont on Friday carrying 950 tons each and broke apart. Company blames employee carelessness for the losses.
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New Haven
Empire and New England Transportation Company
Belldock
Woodmont
Two New York Fires Cause Heavy Damages
Fire in J. R. Palmenberg's Sons factory on West Third street caused about 40000 dollars in damage to papier mache show forms and wax figures, with insurance. Another blaze at 56 and 58 Walker street, housing clothing dealers, inflicted about 27000 dollars in damage.
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New York
William Robinson Taken to Orange Jail for Attempted Killings
William Robinson, arrested in Williamstown after an intoxicated spree that threatened several citizens, was moved to Orange county jail in Chelsea. Described as a desperate character, he has worked as a cowboy in Texas.
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Barne
William Robinson
Williamstown
Orange County
Chelsea
Texas
Westbrook Congregational Church Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
The wooden Westbrook Congregational Church was nearly wiped out by a fire that began early today, likely from a faulty flue. The loss is estimated around 8000 dollars and the building is partially insured. Plans call for rebuilding the church.
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Krew Haven
Congregational
Westbrook
Foul play suspected after Good’s death in Havenring
Alex H. Good of 146 River Street was found insensible Saturday evening and died Sunday morning. Police report foul play suspected though no arrests have been made.
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Haverning
Alex H. Goodwin
River Street
Fickett Robber Tracked Down After Portland Theft
Arthur Fickett, accused of robbing Ah Fee Lamb of Portland of 380 dollars and a watch Saturday night, was arrested in Nashua and brought to Lowell. Most of the stolen money was recovered.
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Lowell
Arthur Fickett
Ah Fee Lamb
Portland
Nashua
Narrow Escape At A Fire In Brooklyn Flat
A morning fire at a Seventh Avenue and Twelfth Street flat owned by John H. Doscher caused about 10000 in damage. Twenty five residents were asleep but all escaped without injury.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Seventh Avenue
Twelfth Street
John H. Doscher
Skaters flood frozen Merrimac River at Havernity
The Merrimac River is frozen over and numerous skaters were on the ice at Havernity today, December 26, as cold conditions prevail along the river.
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Havernity
Merrimac
Salvatios Gisby vases travel tip spotted
Fragmentary note urges not to travel without a bottle of Salvatios Gisby vases a Louise at ome 85a.
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Louise
Missouri fire devastates Norborne business district
A major fire in Norborne Missouri destroyed Burrs bakery Kenton Bros meat market and livery stables the Bank of Norborne and several other buildings. The total loss was about 40000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Norborne
Burr’s
Kenton Bros
Bank of Norborne
Mark Harrington in Que Quechan River Narrowly Survives Drowning
Mark Harrington, 40, walked into the Que Quechan river at Fally River late last night and narrowly escaped drowning. He is in very weak condition at the hospital.
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Fally River
Mark Harrington
Quequechan
Four skaters drown in Rochdale and Wanstead incidents
Lonpour reports four skaters drowned at Rochdale and three at Wanstead with other incidents noted along with various other drownings and accidents.
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Lonpour
Rochdale
Wanstead
Local Whiskey Labels Highlight Gibson Bottling Details
An excerpt notes that Gibson's Whiskies are strictly fine in every respect, bottled under Moore and Sinnott's label and produced by Corgyleta, a grocer and reliable liquor dealer.
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Gibson
Moore & Sinnott
Corgyleta
Getting Along Nicely at Blaine House
In Washington on December 26 Dr. Johnston reports Mr. Blaine is “getting along nicely” after a thirty minute visit. By 9 pm Blaine rests comfortably and the family believes he will have another restful night. The mansion is lit and spirits are improved after a week without a severe attack.
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Washtycton
Mr. Blaine
Pawtucket Opens New Grand Opera House With Kentuck
Lothrop's new Grand Opera House in Pawtucket opened this afternoon with the Xeane Frederic company presenting the four act drama Kentuck. The crowd filled the house tonight as well, officials and prominent citizens attending. Manager Loturoy hosted a free concert for Pawtucket women from 10 to noon, about two thousand visiting the theatre. Patrons expressed delight and pride in the new venue, predicting a highly successful future.
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Pawtucket
Ft. L
Loturoy
White House Quarantined for Scarlet Fever Outbreak
Washington December 25 Medical Inspector Osun of the health office quarantined the White House placing pink pasted signs on lower and upper floor doors forbidding entry without permission. The move followed illness of President Eteeryson's granddaughter Martena Harrison with scarlet fever. Other children remain unaffected and the disease is under control with a favorable prognosis.
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Washineton
Osun
Health Office
White House
Executive Mansion
Eteeryson
Martena Harrison
Scarlat
McGlynn Probable Move to Baltimore or St Paul Dioceses
The Rev Dr Edward McGlynn, recently restored to priestly functions, likely falls under either Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore or Archbishop Ireland in St Paul. It is unlikely he will be stationed in New York again, with a prominent ecclesiastical friend noting the two dioceses are under consideration. McGlynn declined to discuss the prospective field where he expects to resume his labors.
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New York
Edward McGlynn
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Merry Makers Drowned In Sydney Yacht Sinking
A New South Wales yacht party of 23 guests capsized near the harbor mouth during a squall. Eleven were rescued, but ten men perished as nearby vessels aided in the grim recovery. The owner had organized the sail as a social outing.
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Sydney
Shey
Coal Ship of Fire Afloat in Belfast Bay Fire Still Burning
The British ship Minister of Marine, sailing from London December 5 to Rio de Janeiro with coal and petroleum, caught fire at sea. Toward Belfast South she is towed by the steamer Alycotton and will likely be sent to extinguish the blaze. All crew have landed.
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Minister of Marine
London
Rio Janeiro
Alycotton
Belfast
Langtry suffers serious relapse after critical point
Loxpon December 26 report states Mrs Lilie Langtry, once said to be past the critical point, has again worsened and suffered a serious relapse.
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Loxpon
Lilie Langtry
Gas price question about cost per thousand
A reader asks whether it makes sense to pay more than £ per thousand for gas when the Gas Commission states production costs are under 55 cents per thousand. The inquiry challenges pricing fairness and regulator figures.
Fire at Slade's Wharf Inflicts Major Loss in Fall River
Fact River December 26 reports two alarms at 7 30 p m for a blaze at a two story stone building on Slade's wharf. A G Thurston & Sons machinists occupied the site. Fire spread from the southwest office to two oil tanks. The riverfront property amid coal sheds faced an hour and a half battle before control. Damages total about 30 000 with Pardie Young owners and Thurston & Son insured for roughly 8 500.
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Fact River
Slade’s Wharf
A. G. Thurston & Sons
Pardie & Young
Thurston & Son
Dollar Gas Plea and City Gas Monopoly Challenge
A Boston view argues against a so called dollar gas as a boon only for big users. It asserts the gas monopoly profits from high charges, notes the illuminating power limit of sixteen candles, and explains the role of the gas commissioners in price disputes. It previews a potential petition for price reduction by the POSE.
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Soston
Sostonians
Moods Merrill
Merrill
Boston
Oldest In The World Old Stoughton Musical Society Holds Banquet
The 107th anniversary of Old Stoughton Musical Society was celebrated with an afternoon meeting and banquet in Stoughton and a Christmas sing in the evening. Officers were elected, necrology noted, and a supper followed at the Hipward House before a Christmas concert in Stetson Hall.
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Ranpoupa
Old Stoughton Musical Society
Stoughton
Handel and Hirdn Society
Sanford W. Billings
Sharon
Lakey W. Billings
Sanford E. Capen
Stoushton
James T. Stevens
Braintree
John B. Thayer
Randolph
Henry S. Porter
Brockton
Charles C. Farnum
Leander Soule
Taunton
John P. Thayer
William Porter
Lewis Porter
Davie H. Huxford
Sanford E. Capon
Evisha A. Belcher
Hiram C. Aiden
Marcus A. Perkins
T. B. Deering
W. J. Howe
Robert Porter
Daniel French
tHipward House
J. C. Laburee
Stetson Hall
Austrian Baron Burian Dies by Own Hand in Vienna
Vienna reports Lieutenant Baron Burian, described as an Austrian millionaire, has committed suicide. The incident is noted as a self-inflicted death, with authorities discussing the circumstances surrounding the case.
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Vienna
Baron Burian
Hard Times on the Coast at Chatham
At Chatham on December 26 gales and cold persist. Schooners Glenwood and Cassie f Bronson bound south and Bertha Dean Blanche H. King and Viola Reppard bound north faced violent weather returning from the northward. Reppard suffered damage and near dismasting. a tug was sent for salvage. Unknown heading collier with barge anchored off beach after dragging lines. Glaucus and Perrard in tow. Wandering Jew misreported as in tow yesterday. remains anchored after drifting east.
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Chatham
Glenwood
Cassie F. Bronson
Bertha Dean
Blanche H. King
Viola Reppard
Tryin
Cape
Reppard
Sis
Boston
Gould
Chatham Life Saving Station
Berks
Neral
Hery
Fiiualy
Glaucus
Taurus
Perrard
Wandering Jew
New Agent in Treatment of Epilepsy Proposed
Dr Paul Gibier president of the New York Bacteriological Society and Pasteur Institute director reports a new fluid nervine derived from sheep organs used to treat epilepsy. Administered daily on each side above the hip bone the method follows Brown-Sequard ideas that fluids from young organs can rejuvenate aging tissue.
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New York
Paul Gibier
New York Bacteriological Society
Pasteur Institute
Medical Society of
County of
Brown Sequard
Mexico to curb European emigration with new measures
Government and agencies plan to redirect Europe to Mexico as US immigration laws tighten. Authorities in several states may deploy emigration commissioners to oversee departures to Sweden Ireland and Germany to affect migration flows.
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City
Mexico
Europe
United States
United States Congress
Totuly
Sweden
Ireland
Germity
Cholera Outbreak Slows Yet Worsens at Eppendorf
HamBure reports multiple cholera cases with two children ill on Thursday and two more stricken today in the same house. Eppendorf hospital treats thirty eight cases including eight virulent, with one death. General unease spreads especially among American tile circles as losses mount. Life insurance firms reportedly curb business amid the crisis.
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HamBure
Dee
Sorgeschzstrasse
Eppendorf
Bech
Vanderbilt’s Newport Palace to Undergo $100,000 Improvements
Newport December reports indicate Vanderbilt’s marble residence will receive major winter repairs and expansions. The library will become a chapel with an elegant altar, a large addition added to the bail room, and extensive redecorations planned to repair damage from dampness.
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Newport
Vanderbilt
Marble Palace
Horrific murder and suspected suicide in Painter Street flat
Worcester reports a three flat upper unit at 81 Painter Street as the scene of a triple murder and attempted homicide. Henry C. Varnum and his adopted daughter Florence are dead. Mrs. Varnum’s wife is dying. Mrs. Wright lies in critical condition. Rev. E W Phillips and neighbors describe a quiet family, with a note of church attendance. The event prompted police action and a paper note indicates a fourth may live.
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Worcester
Painter Street
Henry C. Varnum
Florence
Wright
Sharon
Septemer
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Corler
Vermont
Missouri
Mark
Pawtusket’s
NEW Theatre
Avante
Mpglynn
Dollar Gas the
The
Brown-Sequard
Hamburg
Migare Avi
Tors
Atuwea Giteh
Henry ¢. Varnum
Pour
Hope Congregational Church
Mr. Varnum
Philips
Knowles Loon Works
Cuntevica
Lin Cy Ieat A
Longwood Avenue
Pelephone
Kexbury Ave
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