Tragedy Tells Of Gloucester Sailors In Blizzard
Survivors recount brutal North Atlantic blizzard tales as Gloucester schooner Yakima loses Captain Alexander Green overboard and sinks off Georges Bank. The Cynthia crew, including George Painter Joseph Harding and Stephen Burge, were saved after a harrowing ordeal. The Yakima, under John Chisholm ownership, returned to Boston Light and T Wharf with half-masted colors. Captain Green, 38, leaves a widow and child. he was once skipper of the Flirt.
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Louis Marie
Boston
Portland Fire Rages Through Business District
A major Portland blaze swept the business district, with aid from Boston and other cities. The Milliken, Cousens & Co. wholesale house burned, walls fell, and losses were estimated at 1 million with 6 million at risk. Firefighters battled renewed flames after an initial containment.
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Archbishop O Connell to be invested at Holy Cross Cathedral
A large congregation is anticipated at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Washington Street next Wednesday morning for the investiture of Archbishop William Henry O Connell with the pallium by Cardinal Gibbons. Master of ceremonies Rev. M J Splaine reports preparations nearly complete, detailing crowd arrangements and protocol.
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Vanderbilt Brother to Give Away Rich Bride in Grotto Wedding
Cornelius Vanderbilt will give away his sister Gladys, heiress to $15 million, at noon tomorrow in a grand St Patrick’s Cathedral ceremony at the Vanderbilt mansion. Count Laszio Szechenyi will wed Gladys as a 350-guest New York audience watches a grotto of pink and lavender orchids lit by concealed electric lights.
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Everett Car Crash Injures Dozens On Inward Boston Elevated
A severe collision at Broadway hill in Everett involved an inward-bound Boston Elevated car and an outward-bound Boston & Northern car. Dozens of passengers were injured by flying glass and shock, with the Elevated car nearly splitting in two. The motorman was rescued from wreckage as police and doctors cared for the injured. passenger names were not confirmed. Continued on Page 8-Sixth Column
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Boston Weather Forecast Sees Rain Monday And Colder Tuesday
Washington reports New England forecast with snow in the north and rain in the south on Monday, followed by colder conditions. Strong southwest to west winds are expected, and Tuesday looks fair but colder with brisk winds.
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Have Gained 25 Pounds Says Father John's Medicine User
John McGrehan of Paterson New Jersey reports gaining 25 pounds after using Father John’s Medicine. He attributes the weight gain to the tonic and endorses its effects amid local health claims.
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Sudden Move Amazed Scientists Founder of Christian Science
Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy head of the church moved from Concord New Hampshire to Chestnut Hill Brookline aboard a secret train. A pilot engine and trailer guarded the three private cars rushed from Lowell to South Framingham then to Chestnut Hill station. The move stunned Christian Scientists and prompted an urgent church committee meeting to address the news.
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Inner circle coup eyed by scientists over Mrs Eddy property
Prominent Christian Scientists debate whether a brilliant coup by one clique in Mrs Eddy’s inner circle blocked opponents or aimed to deter next friend suits seeking control of her vast estate. Post reporters gathered the thoughts as the news spread yesterday.
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Tchigorin the noted chessmaster dies in St Petersburg
St Petersburg Jan 26 T Tchigorin noted chessmaster died here today. Born in 1850, he won national and international tournaments and frequently ranked high in major listings.
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Foul Play Suspected In Roxbury Man’s Death
An unidentified man with a severe scalp wound was found unconscious on Washington Street Roxbury near 2303. He died en route to the Relief Station. A letter with the name Martin Connolly and the pseudonym Fannie was found. Police cannot read the address. Investigation opened.
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