Nine Shipwrecked Sators of the Nova Scotia Coast
A boat from the steamer Ealing, ashore on Green Island, Isaac's Harbor, Nova Scotia, reached Canso with nine exhausted and frostbitten men. Nine of their shipmates, including the captain, died during the disaster and were thrown overboard. Two boats left the steamer. one carried the captain and eighteen men, nine died. the other carried the second officer and eight men, plus survivors recount the voyage and rescue, aided by lifeboat sailors. Survivors include Thomas and Edgar Wilkinson. Thomas is frostbitten. The customs collector handles relief.
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Halifax
N. S
Ealing
Green Island
Isaac’s Harbor
Wova Scotia
Canso
Thomas
Edgar Wilkinson
Noah Gudder
John Peterson
Henry Noble
James Baker
F. E. Obensen
William Hagger
Fred Lindengren
Collector of Customs
Split Meeting Divides North Avenue Church Over Deacons
At Cambridge’s North Avenue Congregational Church last night a heated three hour session failed to elect deacons, with about 200 attendees mostly women. The dispute pitted pastor Frank Hyatt Smith supporters against opponents as Deacon Foxcroft read a statement defending Smith amid accusations tied to past acts and disputed letters. The crowd clashed over procedure and personalities, ending with a two week postponement and continued contention into the new year.
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North Avenue Congregational Church
Cambridge
Frank Hyatt Smith
Deacon Foxcroft
Mr. Smith
Smith
Alexander
Mountebank
Schooner Joseph Damaged Off Cushings Island
British schooner Joseph from Weymouth for Salem struck a ledge in Whitehead Passage near Cushings Island today. She tore off part of her keel and arrived at the harbor with two feet of water. The vessel, owned by Jones Brothers of Weymouth and insured, was beached and will go to the dry dock for repairs.
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Portland
Joseph
Weymouth
Salem
Whitehead Passage
Cushing’s Island
Jones Brothers
Mystery man shoots self at New Haven railroad depot
An unidentified man about 30 enters Providence division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad at Park Square and shoots himself in a lavatory closet. He gave multiple names including William Lewis Frank Johnson and William McKenna. A notebook with James A Hern and Bella Dunn names was found. authorities seek identity and address. The death appears premeditated with recent pawnshop purchase noted.
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Providence
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Park Square
William Lewis
Frank Johnson
Fargo, Oak
William McKenna
James A. Hern
Charlestown
Boston
Bella Dunn
Biota
Grand Jury Probes City Hall Deals Amid Libel Trial Echoes
The Suffolk county grand jury ends a secrecy bound session amid speculation it will indict Collins and Ham overcharges linked to the Hart schoolhouse. Witnesses include ex City Architect Harrison Atwood and city officials as District Attorney Stevens pursues possible conspiracy and false pretense charges. Further developments are anticipated this week.
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Suffolk County
Peabody-Atwood
Grand Jury
Harrison H. Atwood
Stevens
Court House
Thomas N. Hart
Atwood
Collins & Ham
Peabody
Dodge
Sughrue
E. Reed
City Hall
Collins
Post
Bartlett & Anderson
Ben Ham
Jeremiah Donovan
Mr.Atwood
Hart
Weekend Forecast For New England And Nearby States
Washington report dated January 10 predicts Saturday weather for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont as fair and slightly colder in the north with northerly winds. For Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York the forecast calls for fair weather with light northerly winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Representative Citizens Call For Atwood Resignation In 10th District
In Boston's tenth district spanning Milton Quincy Norfork County and Boston wards and precincts, influential locals urge Congressman Atwood to resign amid Peabody trial revelations. Notable voices including Dr. Arthur Little and attorney E. B. Callender condemn his continued service, while others question prosecution remedies.
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Milton and
Quincy
Norfolk County
Boston
Mr. Atwood
Arthur Little
Melville Avenue
Second Congregational Church
Atwood
Elbridge Torrey
Torrey
Bright & Capen
Dorchester
Congress
E. B. Callender
Tenth
Washington
Massachusetts
Tenth District
Dorchester Tammany
Napoleon
Harry Atwood
Collins & Ham
McKean Cashier Missing in Nashua Faces Shortage
Frank A. McKean longtime Nashua bank cashier and Jones bank official vanished December 10 1994 with about $30000 short in the books. He had served as Nashua mayor city treasurer and a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1878. A Boston friend says McKean hides in a quiet suburb awaiting settlement with his lenders.
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Frank A. McKean
Nashua
Boston
McKean
Villars Heard From After Mysterious Absence
Ralph Villars, the Somerville telegraph operator missing since December 26, has sent a letter from Baltimore stating he is well and may or may not return to Boston. He provides no explanation for his sudden departure.
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Ralph Villars
Somerville
Dee
North Somerville
Villars
Baltimore
Boston
Crisis Deepens in Johannesburg as Boer Revolt Grows
January dispatch reports a looming crisis in Johannesburg with Boer leaders struggling to restrain fighters. A 6 o'clock arms-disarmament deadline was issued, yielding few arms from leaders. General P. J. Joubert is hailed as a pivotal figure, famed for Majuba Hill victory and a storied path from Uniontown to South Africa.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Rand
Uitlanders
Jameson Raid Echoes as Boers Stand Guard at Johannesburg
20 000 armed Boers surround Johannesburg with tension high as disarmament is threatened. Credit is given to President Kruger for Jameson’s life but peace came at a price and the republic’s fate, while the Transvaal and Orange Free State become armed camps. In Berlin, the German cruiser Condor reported at Lorenzo Marques as authorities seek confirmation of a reported purchase.
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Johannesburg
Kruger
Jameson
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Wth
Berlin
Lorenzo Marques
Portuguese East Africa
Condor
Britain rumored to buy Delagoa Bay from Portugal
London January 10 reports a major South African issue today is widespread belief that Britain has purchased Delagoa Bay from Portugal. The detail is disputed but the rumor gains traction among observers.
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London
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
Britain ready for war as Baltic fleet faces blockade
A London despatch to the New York World says Tory and Liberal papers agree Britain will enter a conflict at once if Emperor William orders it. Within 48 hours a British fleet is to bottle up the Baltic at the Kattigat entrance. General Blumenthal says Berlin planned a 500000-man invasion through Belgium and Holland to seize transports and capture London in days. President Kruger allegedly cable requests U S support against a British plot.
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New York
London
Great Britain
William
Baltic Sea
Kattigat
Elliott
Count von Blumenthal
Salisbury
Berlin
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Washington St
Hanover St
Eask
E. A. Craves
Dudley Street
Druggst
Nova Scotia
Josep
Man Know
Jair
Rueter & Copipany
Highland Spring Brewery
Tapster
Boyle Bros
Wash. St
Eliot
Dover
Congressman Atwood
Beion
Hamburg
Mary Marston
Maggie, Annie
Mary Murphy
Hamburg Street
Boston Gas Company
Maggie
Murphy
Fernald
Marston
M’kean
Germany
P. J. Joubert
Dr. Jameson
George Washington
South African Republic
Majuba Hill
General Joubert
Uniontown
Penn
Holland
America
South Africa
Dupont
General Weitzel
Republic
Joubert
Chicago World’s Fair
Knickerbockers
Deagon Bay
United States
Kroger
England
SATUR
Gras
Spitz Bros. & Mark
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