Steamers Crash Leaves Immigrant-Torn Loss Toll
A steamer collision resulted in fourteen deaths and fourteen injuries amid a voyage carrying immigrants, with authorities investigating the disaster and rescuers at the scene.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1907
Page
1
Heilopolis Reaches Cardiff After Collision Damaged Bow
The British steamer Heilopolis arrived in Cardiff with a damaged bow after a collision with the Orianda, outward bound from Penarth. The Orianda sank with fourteen aboard, including its captain, drowning in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Orianda
Penarth
Emigrant steamer Heliopolis charters for 2000 Spaniards to Honolulu
The Heliopolis left Barry Wales for Malaga with 2000 Spanish emigrants as agents claim the charter served the American government though others say Hawaiian sugar interests hired Spaniards to replace Japanese labor. The Orlanda sank after a collision in a gale off Spezzia. 14 of 19 crew were lost while six survived in a lifeboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heliopolis
Honolulu
Lloyds Shipping Gazette
Barry
Wales
Malaga
Orlanda
Liverpool
Oriental Steamship Company of Liverpool
Spezzia
Orlando
Polander stabbed during Lexington robbery attempt
A Polander working for lawyer William P. Martin was held up by two men on the Concord road near Lexington Centre and stabbed repeatedly. He crawled home, alive but near death, as police hunted for a second suspect. One man was arrested after an hour search. the other was still sought at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Concord Road
Lexington Centre
William P. Martin
Nicaragua seeks reparations after Honduran invasion
Managua reports a popular demand for reparation from Honduras for the territorial invasion. Citizens offer financial support for a potential conflict, signaling strong national resolve and solidarity in response to Honduras troops entering Nicaraguan soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Trains Disaster In New York Claims Multiple Victims
A high speed electric train derailment near New York Central station leaves numerous dead and injured. Names listed include Mrs Florence Brady Miss Linice Elwell Myron Evans Mrs Katherine Farrand and others from White Plains Hawthorne Pleasantville and surrounding areas. Several victims die at Lincoln Hospital with hospital admissions continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Brady
Goldens Bridge
N. Y
Lincoln Hospital
Linie Elwell
Hawthorne
Myron E. Evans
White Plains
Katherine K. Farrand
Pleasantville
Jessie H. Jubin
Mary Kinch
Chappaqua
Clara L. Hudson
Colfax Avenue
West
Minneapolis
Murder of Mother Charged to Woman in New York
Mrs. Lottie Wallau, wife of Bronx importer Leopold Wallau, was arraigned for first degree murder in the death of her mother Mrs. Ida Binge. Police say bichloride of mercury was found in stomach and kidneys. Inquest set for Wednesday. Wallau remanded without bail at Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lottie Wallau
Leopold Wallau
Bronx
Acritelli
Ida Binge
Binge
Edward Lauterbach
Mrs. Wallan
David Candler
Harry S. Haas
Jerome
Wallau
Candler
Reverend John T. Pettee Dies. Meriden Educator and Astronomer
Meriden Connecticut February 17 Reverend John Tyler Pettee educator and amateur astronomer died at his home after years of feeble health He was born in Sharon Massachusetts in 1822 lived in Meriden forty years taught in the city schools for two decades and ground his own lenses He deeded his property to Wesleyan University after his wife’s death leaving an estate likely to reach 10000 He belonged to the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was an associate member of the Victoria Institute in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Conn
John Tyler Pettee
Mr. Pettee
Sharon
Mass
Massachusetts
Wesleyan University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Victoria Institute of Great Britain
Captain Thomas Scott Dies in New London at 77
Captain Thomas A. Scott of the T. A Scott Wrecking Company died at his home in New London at age 77 after months of poor health. He helped build Race Rock Lighthouse and inspired a character in F Hopkinson Smith’s Caleb West Master Diver. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Thomas A. Scott
T. A Scott Wrecking Company
Cinthin Scott
Race Rock
F. Hopkinson Smith
Caleb West
East Boston Car Service Expands Peak Period Runs
Beginning Monday February 18 the Boston Elevated Railway Co will operate cars during the heaviest morning and evening ridership between the Meridian Street bridge East Boston and the Court Street station in the East Boston Tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Co
Meridian St. Bridge
East Boston
Court St
East Boston Tunnel
Woman Dies Suddenly in Somerville Visit
Mrs Harriet B Colburn of Concord New Hampshire died while visiting relatives at 12 Electric Avenue Somerville after a sudden onset of illness. Medical Examiner Dr Durell ruled edema of the larynx as the cause. She had attended the theatre, had a hearty supper and retired with only hoarseness from a grip. Body to be sent to Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Avenue
Somerville
Harriet B. Colburn
Concord
N. H
Durell
The King's Whiskey Royal Arms Scotch Obtainment
A historic note outlines the availability of The King's Whisky Royal Arms Scotch widely across markets. The brand promises a consistent blend and broad distribution, inviting enthusiasts to sample the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Whiske&y Royal Arms
Steamship Republic Collides With Centro America in Naples Harbor
The White Star liner Republic, captained by Mc Auley and en route from Boston to Naples, collided with the Italian steamer Centro America off Naples. No injuries reported. high panic ensued as both ships sustained damage. The incident, blamed on signal miscommunication, caused reassurance to passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
White Star Line
Republics
McAuley
Boston
Genoa
Centro America
St. Thomas
Republic
Lawrence Clergyman Accepts Ruggles Street Pastorate
The Rev. Charles Do. Earle announced after returning from Boston that he will accept the Rexbury church call. He leaves the Second Baptist of Lawrence, where he has served five years, and may offer his last sermon March first. He earns 2400 in Lawrence versus 4000 in Boston. He spoke on the Larchmont disaster defending the steamer officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Boston
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Charles Do. Earle
Second Baptist Church
Rexbury
Mr. Earle
A. C. Dixon
Ruggles Street
Harvard Street Baptist Church
Adamsfield
N. J. Wis
New Jersey
Earle
Larchmont
Most Serious Injuries From New York Central Wreck
A list of badly hurt passengers includes Ira J. Dutton White Plains with both arms broken Emily Fendrock White Plains seriously injured Belle Fowler Pleasantville legs broken Sarah Merritt Pleasantville arms and legs fractured Ernest Moll Mt Kinso leg broken James A McNicholl New York City right hand fractured and other injuries Annie O Shea White Plains lacerated wound Mabel Smith 13 Oneonta fractured skull Elsie Sniffen Englewood skull fractured likely fatal Josephine Sharp Briarcliff Manor scalp wound Charlotte Young Pleasantville right arm broken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Dutton
White Plains
N. Y
Emily Fendrock
Belle Fowler
Pleasantville
Sarah Merritt
Ernest Moll
Mt. Kinso
James A. McNicholl
New York City
Annie O’shea
Mabel Smith
Oneonta
Elsie Sniffen
Englewood
N. J
Josephine Sharp
Briarcliff Manor
Charlotte Young
Wreck of Brewster Express Leaves 22 Dead in City Crash
New York dispatch reports twenty two dead and about 150 injured after the Brewster electric express derailed at Two Hundred Fifth Street and Webster Avenue. Investigations by district attorney, coroner, and police continue as wreckage is cleared and service returns to near normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Two Hundred and Fifth Street
Webster Avenue
District Attorney's Office
Flood
Schwannecke
Smyth
Brewster
Wreck at Webster Avenue Station Claims Eleven Lives
At the Webster avenue police station late today lie eleven mangled bodies, three unidentified, as a crowd lines the temporary morgue. Coroner Schwannecke reports Motorman Rogers said the train ran on schedule when the crash happened and authorities seek further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Avenue
Terest
Associated Press
Schwannecke
Rogers
Think Wreckers May Have Tampered With Tracks
New York reports detectives probing a wreck theory that saboteurs tampered with the line. Investigators found the affected track stretch near the Woodlawn road bridge was not guarded or sighted, with access from nearby points close to the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodlawn Road
Wank Delmas Demands Removal From Case
Wank Delmas seeks to be removed from the case, filing a motion alleging bias and requesting reassignment. The move comes amid ongoing court proceedings and disputed proceedings.
Thaw defense in turmoil as Delmas clash sparks tense truce
New York February 17 The Harry K Thaw case erupts in a public quarrel with Delphin M Delmas accused by associates of withholding information and seeking personal glory The Thaw family pauses to patch up a temporary front as cross examination looms and a possible new interview raises fresh tensions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Delphin M. Delmas
Messrs
Hartridge
Gleason, Peabody and O’reilly
William Thaw
Delmas
Mr. Delmas
Thaw
McPike
Bolton
Morris Plains
N. J
Britten D. Evans
Hotel Lorraine
Harry
Fair and Colder Weather For Boston Area
Forecast says fair and colder Monday with partly cloudy to cloudy Tuesday and rising temperatures. In New England expect fair and colder conditions Monday and Tuesday with increasing cloudiness and brisk northwest winds on the coast. Steamers bound for European ports will have fresh northwest winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Grand Banks
Temperature readings at Thompson's Spa and date
Average temperature yesterday was 32 degrees eight tenths. A year ago yesterday the temperature was seven degrees two tenths. The report includes scattered OCR lines and an advertisement for a cough remedy, Lung Kirro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Pinas
Alan Acale
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Heilopolis
Bartholomay
WM. Albrecht
Greater Boston
George Fuller Golden
America
Julian Eltinge
Nita Alfen and Co
Nichols
Ralph Smalley
Wormwood
Animals
Bradna and
Derrick
Francellas
Chase Bros
Winthrop Real
Winthrop Centre
Botanical Gardens Station
Srom
Worman
New, Yorks
Minn
Annie H. McLain
Lyons
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
Annie Moorehead
Pittsburg
Penn
E. L. Page
Cornelius Kelly
North Salem
Robert J. Rosborough
W. & J. Sloane
Julia W. Storm
Bedford Station
Isaac L. Webster
Bessie Lee
Annie Sievons
Elsie D. Warren
West End Avenue
Mary Beals
Dorothy W. Perrin
E. F. Newcomb
Pike
Wyoming County
Margaret Mahoney
York Central
Capt
Thomas Scott
Charles C. Earle
Ruggles Street Church
Think Wreckers
Wank
Mother
Lorraine
Evelyn Thaw
George L. Carnegie
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