Flood Devastation Expands Across Ohio River Region
Wheeling reports expanding destruction as floods wipe out bridges and homes. cities like Cincinnati and Gallipolis brace for rising water. Relief efforts mobilize with food, shelter, and militiaman patrols amid growing distress across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Caldwell’s Run
Baltimore and Ohio
Jonathan
Island Bridge
Here
Moundsville
Cincinnati
Relief Committee
Stephens
Newport
Wm. Buckert
United States
Waddle
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Gallipolis
West Trenton
New Richmond
Ohio River
Mempihis
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi
Cumberland
Mississippi Valley
Louisville
Jeffersonville
St. Louis
Iron Mountain Railroad
Cairo
Belmont
Toledo
Steubenville
Sincce
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Cosnocton
Nelson
New Brunswick
N. J
Raritan
Ripstey
Catlettsburg
N. Y
Wellsburg
Hazleton Suspect Cave-In Wrecks Homes in Pa Town
The Hazleton area in Pennsylvania was rocked when earth cracked open beneath a central pit near Bron and Hazle streets. A square measuring three feet sunk, over 20 foundations cracked, and water and gas lines broken leaving residents using coal oil. The cave-in resulted from removing timbers during retimbering, with losses estimated at 50,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wilkisbarre
Hazleton
Bron
Hazle
Townsend assault case nets Rugs suspect in robbery
In Oyster Bay on February 8, Rugs the negro arrested in the Townsend investigation identified William Appleford as the man who assaulted the Townsends. Rugs waited outside during the crime and later Appleford gave him $30 and a watch as his share of the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L. J
Townsend
Negro Rugs
Sprague
Identifica
Wm. Appleford
Townsends
Rugg
Appleford
New Orleans Lawyer Kills Wife Then Self
James Graham a 54 year old lawyer shot and killed his wife at his home in New Orleans Friday and then cut his throat. A Ottawa dispatch denies a New York syndicate has offered to take over the Canadian Pacific railway. In curling the United States led Canada after fifteen heats 15 to 8 as Americans threaten ultimate championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
New Orleans
Ottawa
New York
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Canada
Boston and Albany President Registered in Jacksonville
President Blss of the Boston and Albany is registered in Jacksonville Florida this week. Miss Ellen Frothingham has tendered her resignation as secretary of the Massachusetts homeopathic hospital and Thomas B Ticknor has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blss
Boston and Albany
Jacksonville
Fla
Ellen Frothingham
Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital
Thomas B. Ticknor
Journey of John Underhill Rhodes Hero of the City of Columbus
John Underhill Rhodes, a young revenue cutter lieutenant born September 23, 1850 in Fair Haven Connecticut, is celebrated for saving lives during the City of Columbus disaster. The narrative traces his naval training from the Golden Fleece to the Grant Colfax and Dexter, his marriage to Mary Wharton Hardwicke, and his steadfast reputation for seamanship and valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
City of Columbus
John Underhill Rhodes
Revenue Marine Service
Fair, Haven
Conn
William Rhodes
Messrs. H. Trobridge & Sons
Rhodes
Francis & Chidsey
Revenue Service
Jie
Revenue
Grant
Colfax
Wilmington
N. C
Revenue Marine Examining Board
George W. Hardwicke
N.C
Thati
Star
Old North State
Wardwiecke
Lynchburg
Virginia
William Clarence
George Wharton
North
Madison
Bovor
St. Thomas
Lieut
Merchant Marine
Columbus
Addison
Eric Gabrielson
Dexter
Secretary of the Treasury
Gay Head
Roath
Lieut. Rhodes
The Rhodes Testimonial Fund Contributions List
A noon of January 21 editorial sparked a donation drive for Lieutenant Rhodes. Within twelve days the list of supporters grew, including Joseph Cons, Jonathan Bourne, Mrs. Rh Gardner, and many Medford, Boston, and New Bedford donors, with amounts ranging up to several hundred dollars.
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Rhodes
Boston Post
Josep
Tcl
Lola
Eacwliaed
TCR
ANG
Dames Kelly
Ioward Athenaum
Lshyou Chub Cao Licuebueslaes Ag
Uleblaw
Jenuathan Bourne
New Bedford
Isaac B. Rich
Howard Athenmwum
Adams
Maui
Wigiaelanaias
Gardner Chare
Lal Blaib
Mr Pe Iechara
Elise
Ieee
Sela Altars Oheuy
B.C
Eescbeecee
Medford
MSN
Elizabeth Gower
Ee Union Club
Mrs. S. Crew
Oses
NS Waigr
Uae
Clansartansceesan
Sinew Sa Vewane Wales
Ieee Sacedit
Medford Friends
Shoei
Somerset Club
SADSG
Post Publishing Co
Boston
Mass
Newport
John A. Rhodes
What the Revenue Marine Service Has Done Since 1700
The article traces the revenue marine service from its 1790 creation under Treasury, detailing cutters, crews, and pay. It notes significant milestones including its separation from the navy, lighthouse control, coastal relief duties, and reforms under Secretary Boutwell, with figures on vessels, armament, and savings to vessels and cargoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Marine Service
Gay Head
United States
Revenue Marine
Life
Naval Service
Treasury Department
Treasury Office
Iports
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Diligence
Virginia
Active
Navy Department
Navy
France
Revenue Marine Bureau
Lighthouse Board
Woodbury
Ewing
Forward
Army
Mexico
Boutwell
Treasury
Leutenants
Perannum
Randall Opposes Reed Rule in Tariff Debate in Congress
Special despatch from Washington notes Mr. Randall's speech against the Reed rule, arguing it lets the majority override the house's will and fuels extravagant legislation. He signals opposition to internal tax abolition and warns that tariff and surplus measures could be rendered moot. The report also covers Greely relief, naval dispatches, and other parliamentary maneuvers.
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Washington
Randall
Reed
House of Representatives
Morrison
House
Greely
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
C. H. Dalton
Arkwright Club
Russell
Ways and Means
Chandler
Hate
Edmunds
Hale
Ingalls
Maine
Mr. Hale
Navy
Congress
Conference Committee
Mr. Ingalls
Congressional
Committee On Appropriations
State
Secretary of War
Lincoln H. Tibbetts
Portland
New York
New Orleans
House Judiciary Committee
Messrs. Dorsheimer
Maybury
Michigan
Brown
Indiana
Dorsheimer
Dakota
Senate Committee On Territories
Sioux Falls
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Hopkins
Ward and Adams
Poland
Wilson
Iowa
H. W. Boynton
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
House Banking Committee
Bill Jones
Jones
London
Parnell
House of Commons
Ireland
Lord Bessmore
Sir Stafford Northcote
Stafford Northcote
Orange
National League
Ulster
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Rossmore
Trevelyan
England
Mr. Parnell
Orangemen
Earl Spencer
Kreamers
Daily News
France
Egypt
Sinkat
Sartorius
Euryalus
Berber
Gordon
Col. Stewart
Gen. Gordon
Korosko
Khartoum
Daily News Agency
Cologne Gazette
Sinhat
President retires Gen Sherman at age 61
Washington reports the president places Gen William T Sherman on the retired list of the army after reaching 61, with no change in pay. The notice honors his long service since 1840, citing his leadership in the war for the Union and expressing gratitude from the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
William T. Sherman
United States
Union
Gen. Sherman
American Company Expands Canadian Plant in Montreal
A Boston based American Electric and Aluminum company directors inspected its new Canadian plant in Montreal, ratifying a purchase of a 13,000 square foot complex at Dowd Street No.32 with adjoining workshops. The firm plans rebuilding and expansion to accelerate manufacturing and lighting operations in the heart of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
American Electric and Aluminating Company of
Boston
Dowd Street
Dominion
Man commits suicide on Canal Street in New York
Identified as A Vanmorin a 30 year old Paris native leaves wife and child in Providence R I after losing Gold Manufacturing position cited despondency over job loss. News notes include civil suit over Spuyten Duyvil disaster, police captain appointments, suffrage committee regrets Wendell Phillips death and liquor license revocations. Eddie Goodie arrested in $2500 elevated railroad robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canal Street
A. Vanmorin
Paris
France
Vanmorin
Providence
R. I
Gold Manufacturing Company
Charles K. Ulrich Sugainst
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Spuyten Duyvil
Court of Common Pleas
Peter Conlin
Moses W. Cartwright
Woman Suffrage Party
Wendell Phillips
Folger
Miller
Eddie Goodie
Guy
Church
Farrell
Goodie
J. P. Newman
Rearney
Prince County vote favors repeal of Scott act in PEI
Sr. Joan, N. B. report voters in Prince county Prince Edward Island approved repeal of the Scott act by a preliminary tally of about 1,500 in favor with expectations it will rise to 1,700. In Dipper harbor a boat capsized killing James O Brien and leaving Win Thompson and Henry Devine rescued exhausted.
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Joan
N. B
Prince County
P. E. Island
Win ‘Thompson
Henry Devine
James O’ Brien
Dipper Harbor
O’brien
Thompson
Devine
Dredge Boats Seize Oyster Grounds In Cambridge Firefight
In Cambridge Maryland yesterday a gang of 100 dredge boats attacked and drove up the police sloop Julia Hamilton up the river. The captain and crew deserted the patrol boat as dredges remained on the oyster grounds and kept firing. One injury reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Terrific Snow Storms Hit San Juan County Railroad Blocked
PreEbLo Col Feb 8. Terrific snow storms sweep San Juan county. The Denver and Rio Grande tracks lie seventy feet under snow in some spots. Trains are blocked at Silverton. Snow depth reaches nearly seven feet on the level and continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PreEbLo
Col
San Juan County
Denver and Rio Grande Road
Silverton
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Purchases Manhattan District Telegraph
New York February 8 The Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph company today through its president Robert Garrett completed the purchase of the entire capital stock of the Manhattan District Telegraph company for a price somewhat under par totaling 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Robert Garrett
Manhattan District Telegraph Company
Wendell Phillips Remembered At Faneuil Hall Meeting
A large audience gathered at Faneuil Hall for a memorial honoring Wendell Phillips. Speakers including Rev. J. M. L. Babcock, Julia Ward Howe, Rev. A. A. Miner and Rev. P. A. McKenna lauded Phillips as a reformer who linked abolition, women’s rights, and Irish liberty. Changes in public opinion were noted, with calls for a Phillips statue on Boston Common as applause rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
J. M. L. Babcock
Julia Ward Howe
A. A Miner
P. A. McKenna
Wendell Phillips
Mr. Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison, Jr
Susan B. Anthony
Geff Cheney
A. B.currier
Prof. Twohey
Boston
Ife
Webster
Edwin M. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Kaiser
Massachusetts
Junia Ward Howe
John Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Wendell Philips
A.A. Miner
Miner
Congress
William Wells Brown
Ron
James M. Butfum
Lynn
Jesse H. Jones
John M. Devine
S. C. Fay
John G. Whittier
Parker Pillsbury
Theodore D. Weld
Miss Couch sues for recovery in New Milford case
In New Haven on February 8 Miss Couch, a New Milford schoolteacher once jailed for obtaining goods by false pretences, was acquitted and sues for $5,000. The court set March 20 for hearings on insurer Talcott H. Russell’s appeal and Malley’s fire-loss suit against about 30 companies. Savin Rock and West Haven residents anticipate a New York New Haven and Hartford railroad branch, with focus on the Centre route vs Shore and West routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Miss Couch
New Milford
Tret & Emmons
Edward Malley
Savin Rock
West Haven
New York, New Haven and
Hartford
Weavers Strike and Union Formation at Barnaby Mill
Fall River February 8. Weavers at the Barnaby gingham mill strike over pay deductions for fabric defects. A 400-strong meeting at Star Music hall voted to form a weavers union with about 200 signing up and a 25 cent membership fee. The strike spreads discontent but stays local to Barnaby. other Barnaby departments resume pay and expect a Monday restart. Dover mass meeting delayed by wage reductions. stockton orders postponement while a strike vote hangs on wider New England print works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Barnaby Gingham
Star Music Hall
Barnaby Mill
Robert Howard
Spinners’ Union
Howard
Weavers
Barnay
Barnaby
Scotland
New York
Dover
N. H
Howard Stockton
Cocheco Manufacturing Company
New England
Winter goods sale at G. W. Simmons & Co with 3 percent discount
G. W. Simmons & Co offer continued discounts on winter garments with a 3 percent reduction on yellow ticketed items. Shoppers are urged to buy while the deal lasts. The notice also advertises Angostura Bitters from Dr J G B Siegert & Sons, warning against counterfeits and urging purchase from grocers or druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
J. G. B. Siegert
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Fourrth
Wheeling and Vicinity
Man
the Revenue Marine
Hhis
Gabrielson
the Post Publishing Company
the Devil’s Bridge
SOC Hale
Bowie
THE
John (. Rhodes
U.S. Revenue Marine Service
U.S. Revenue Marine
Speamer Dexter
Boston PoOl
MR. Randall
Marine Corps
Morrill
Senator Morrill
Phillips
Finerty
Illinois
America
Patrick Henry
Daniel Webster
Copiah County
Hoar
Privileges and Elections Committee
Miss
Hazelhurst
Jackson
House Committee On
Jeff Chandler
East River
Military Academy
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Electric Lights
New Dominion
Foreign News
Times
Evelyn Wood
Suakim
Evelyn Baring
Poonah
Hewitt
Baker Pasha
Gordon Meard
Karosko
Sears
Tonquin
Dedoc
Bacninh
Purceval
Savalow
Fontainson
Hue
Annam
Courbet
Africa
St. Paul de Loanda
Angola
West Africa
Earl Granville
Mr. Lowell
Patrick O’donnell
Portugal
Congo
Zambesi
Shire River
Lake Nyassa
Austria
Tisza Eslar
Warsaw
Cabirciveen
County Kerry
Daniel O'Connell
Levant
Red Sea
Gulf of Aden
Madrid
Studentsvolas
St. Petersburg
Hecla
Port Said
Russia
Belfast
Gotham Gleanings
Standard Oil Company
Tenth Street
Long Island City
Waine
Donahue
K Gowe
Ontreal
Albany
Buffalo
Sheard
Boston P Advertising
Boston Weekly Post
Spinners
G. O Taylor
Limoges
Barbotine
Friend ST
Canal ST
Northern
Rogers & CO
Ceast
U. S
Washington St
Horse Govers
Hall Rubber 60
Cor. Arch
Montgomery Ply
Alecia
Bosworth Street
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