Chance for damages in Republic Florida collision explained
Admiralty lawyer Harrington Putnam details how damages are limited to the value of the ship at port and pending freight, with passengers and cargo losses divided only from that pool. He notes that if the Florida is a total wreck no further assets pay claims, unless unlawful dispatch or unseaworthy conditions are proven.
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Florida
Harrington Putnam
Wing, Putnam & Burlingham
William Street
Admiralty Lawyers
Washington Avenue
Brooklyn
Putnam
England
Republic
New York
High Sea
Connolly Faces Off With Officers After Republic Baltic Fracas
Newspaper man Connolly recounts clash aboard the Republic and Baltic. He describes being ordered off decks, insisting he sought a view and a story, and denies leaving with his wife and child. He cites interference by officers and says he will sue libel over accusations.
Connolly Writes First Wreck Account From Baltic
James B. Connolly, famed sea writer, gives the Boston Post his exclusive eyewitness narrative of the Republic disaster. The Baltic refused wireless access, but a tug carried his manuscript to Sandy Hook where the Post published 4 a.m. telegraph editions, shipping 42 200 extras to outlets across the city.
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The
Boston Post
James
Connolly
Sandy Hook
Baltic
New York
Nantucket
Florida
Post
New York Herald
James B. Connolly
Republic
Hallon
Jim Connolly
Boston
the Post
Fallon
Johnny Royal
Telegraph
Onv
Nanotucket Shoals
This Recipe Conquers Deep-Seated Coughs Quickly
A home-made remedy promises to conquer a stubborn cough within twenty four hours. The sugar syrup recipe is inexpensive and touted as highly effective, suggested for use at early cold symptoms to prevent further discomfort.
Great Barrington Woman Escapes Republic Disaster
Miss Sophia Curtiss, a passenger on the ill fated Republic, survived unscathed but had to abandon four large trunks still packed with valuables when leaving the ship at Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
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Great Barrington
Sophia Curtiss
Republic
Very Effective Kidney and Urinary Sufferers Cure
A broomstick style medicinal note describes a home tonic for kidneys and rheumatic ailments. It promotes Buchu Balmwort Sarsaparilla mix as a daily dose to restore kidney function and prevent diabetes dropsy and heart trouble. It claims safety for all ages and notes local druggists frequently dispense it.
Florida rammed Republic after wheel misdirection
Reports say Seafino Romolo quartermaster on the Florida deflected from starboard to port during a collision with the Republic. The Florida captain then struck Romolo with an iron spike as the impact occurred. Romolo, badly hurt, claims he was asleep in his bunk.
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Republic
Richard H. F. Farley
The
Intermercantile Company
Farley
New York
Seafino Romolo
Florida
Romolo
Secretary Root Resigns in Bacon's Favor
Secretary of State Root resigns effective on successor qualification as Robert Bacon is nominated for Secretary to replace him and J C Oloughlin named Assistant Secretary. Root plans to depart Washington for Hot Springs Arkansas for rest and expects return for the March 4 inauguration.
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Washington
State Root
Roosevelt
Robert Bacon
J. C. O'Loughlin
Bacon
Senate
Root
Hot Springs
Ark
Priest Gives Last Rites Aboard Ship Before Death
Newark January 25 The Rev John W Norris rector of St Marys Peal New Jersey recounted his struggle to reach the stateroom of Mrs Eugene Lynch of Boston and W J Mooney of Langdon North Dakota aboard the Republic to administer the last rites before they died.
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Newark
N. J
John W. Norris
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Peal
Republic
Eugene Lynch
Boston
W. J. Mooney
Langdon, N. D
Heard a Passenger’s Recount From a Ship Disaster
Father Norris describes being thrown from his bunk when the ship struck and racing through dark corridors to assist injured fellow passengers. He found Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Mooney fatally injured and witnessed brutal damage as water flooded in. Women aboard showed bravery amid the peril.
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Father Norris
Mrs. Lynch
Mr. Mooney
Indigestion Remedies Promoted By Local Drug Co
Riker Jaynes Drug Co advertises Mi o na to cure acid stomach belching dizziness biliousness and indigestion. The ad claims quick relief and permanent cure by removing the cause and promises money back if it fails. It touts improved nourishment and vitality from use.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Booths Laxative Fills Prove Popular
Constipation sufferers favor Booths Laxative Fills for being reliable simple and effective. Available at 25 cents a box.
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Booth
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