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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
5
A grim roll of unidentified female and young victims is reported with detailed descriptions of ages heights builds hair colors clothing and jewelry. The list includes Mrs Mary Ballmer and others with varying attire and accessories and notes three infant bodies among the deceased.
U S Senator M C Butler from South Carolina endorses Peruna for catarrh and stomach trouble in a Washington letter. The ad argues catarrh is the root cause of dyspepsia and condemns artificial digestion, urging readers to consult Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free advice.
New York June 15 Tug 14 of the New York New Haven Hartford Co started rescue work as women and children crowded the rail to jump aboard. The tug, unable to get close due to depth, backed away as the burning vessel sank. Many swimmers perished while Gus Kircher and Katherine Jordan were saved and brought to shore.
A survivor recalls flames sweeping through a boat near Hell Gate as women and children leaped into the water and rushed to the rails. He describes panic, the engine room blaze, and the rescue by tugs and launches as flames spread across decks and many were swept overboard.
Washington records show the General Slocum of 1284 tons built in Brooklyn in 1891. The service lists its last inspection as May 6 this year, with officials saying the steamer was then in excellent condition.
Princeton University conferred the degree of doctor of laws on Rt. Rev. William Lawrence bishop of Massachusetts and the degree of doctor of philosophy on John M. Poor Dartmouth 97, today in Princeton New Jersey.
A historical roundup chronicles major maritime calamities, noting numerous ill fated ships and the horror of sea disasters that shocked the nation yesterday. The piece references famed past wrecks as part of a broader historical survey.
A Roslindale Citizens' Association petition asked the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad to replace an overhead foot passage with a subway at the Clarendon Hills station junction. The Board of Railroad Commissioners continued the hearing to Tuesday, June 28, after finding the company was not notified.
New York report describes many bodies recovered from the General Slocum as nude due to clothes burned off and severely burned. Captain Gehegan said the fire in the hold would take hours to extinguish and halt recovery. Firemen estimate the heaviest losses in the hold, with hundreds feared dead. A woman seen with a child leaped from the stern and both perished before rescue.
A peculiarly rigged three masted schooner named Charles Luling anchored off Lawley Basin in South Boston. Captain Morehouse from Port Johnson sailed the 800 ton coal cargo to Medford. Built in 1873 at Manitowoc Wisconsin the ship hails from Grand Haven Michigan and features an Atlantic coast style fore and mainmasts with a distinct mizzenmast.
Waverley reports a reign of terror with women avoiding streets after dark unless escorted. An Italian attacker sought a young Belmont woman a week ago. police have hunted for him without success, heightening alarm. Two other young women were chased Sunday night but escaped.
Charles L. Tucker, accused of killing Mabel Page, will be arraigned in East Cambridge court at 9 o'clock this morning. He plans to plead not guilty and will request James H. Vahey and Charles H. Innes be appointed as his counsel since he has no funds.
Chairman Emmons of the Board of Police Commissioners says a liquor license covers one location only. Dealers storing liquor under a separate roof must obtain an additional license. Emmons notes bond status affects licensing when liquor is detached from United States bonds.
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