Ailantic vessels floated after hurricane rescue
After Ailantic was driven ashore by the storm, the tug Peter B Bradley and the Algonquin aided operations to refloat fishing craft. By noon four vessels were afloat with lines, and seven more followed as tide rose. One schooner Annie Perry leaked slightly and may go to a marine railway.
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Peter B. Bradley
Alice May Davenport
North Dennis
Boston
Bradley
Johnson
Morse
Annie Perry
Perry
Giant tidal wave hammers liner Cambrian in mid Atlantic
The Cambrian of the Wilson and Furness-Leyland line rode a violent mid Atlantic hurricane on March 15, weathering 18 days of heavy seas. A lifeboat was lost and a ventilator torn, yet the ship limped into East Boston harbor with officers praising the vessel as a game craft. Captain W O Williams called it the most awful voyage he had sailed.
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Cambrian
Wilson and Furness-Leyland Line
W. O. Williams
Boston
Harwood Palmer Moved 159 Feet Toward Deep Water
In Yarmouthport on March 22 after the Alice May Davenport was floated, workers began pulling the five masted Harwood Palmer seaward. Donkey engines drove the process as a high tide aided progress to about 150 feet by afternoon. A second attempt will occur at dawn with the next heavy tide. if not floated by Friday, work may pause for two weeks or a month.
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Yarmouthport
Alice May Davenport
Harwood Palmer
Yarmouth Flats
Davenport
Palmer
Southern California Flood Ties Up Rail Traffic
Heavy rains and floods sweep Southern California and Arizona causing washouts on the Southern Pacific. Train service between Los Angeles and the East is completely tied up as rails suffer washouts and disruption to schedules.
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Los Angeles
Arizona
Colorado River
Southern Pacific
Hekla Arrives with Broken Rudder Post in Fayal Azores
The Scandinavian American line steamer Hekla, Captain Egense, from Copenhagen to New York, reached Fayal Azores with its rudder post broken.
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Fayal
Azores
Hekla
Egense
Copenhagen
New York
Cutter Algonquin saves schooner in fierce storm
At Provincetown the revenue cutter Algonquin recovered the schooner Alice May Davenport, anchored off Dennis shore, and guided her through smashing seas to safety. The Davenport will be taken to Boston tomorrow, while the cutter’s captain earned praise for a dangerous, successful rescue.
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Provincetown
Alice May Davenport
Long Point
Truro
Boston
Algonquin
Davenport
Dennis
Hungry waves make inroads upon Spartan
Storm damage to the Spartan off Block Island Rhode Island shows interior wrecking despite outward sturdiness. Debris washes ashore and a mast lists, with seas remaining heavy and wreckers unable to approach in the morning.
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Block Island
R. I
New Fall River Steamer Providence Heads for New York
The Fall River line steamer Providence left Fore River Ship Building yard Monday after storm delays in the lower harbor and sailed last night for New York.
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NEW Fall River
New York
New Fall River Line
Providence
Fore River Ship Building Company
Brookline High Lines Up Fast Moving Baseball Candidates
Brookline High seeks the Preparatory league title with Ralph Marshall leading the nine at third base. Newton of Wesleyan coaches the batteries daily in the gym as five holdovers from last year seek new or familiar roles among a wide list of pitchers catchers and infielders.
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Brookline High
Ralph Marshall
Carl Marshall
Harvard
Newton
Wesleyan
Marshall
Furfey
Carmody
Boyd
Bush
Gaffery
Hill
J. Hann
Fletcher
Rechtler
C. Hann
Allen
Johnson
Williams
O’hern
Wessner
Hudnut
Clune
L. Johnson
B. Shine
Nesbitt
Aechtler
Toppan
Jones
Fogerty
Tomlin
Floyd
Lobart
Kimball
Harvester Manager Buckley Invites Boys to Otis Skinner Show
Macon Ga March 22 Tonight manager Joseph Buckley of the Harvester company invited the boys to see Otis Skinner. It is the first show in Macon since Camp Collins was pitched and invitations were eagerly accepted.
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Macon
Joseph Buckley
Harvester’ Company
Otis Skinner
Camp Collins
Washington Jockey Club Opens Bennings Spring Meeting
The Washington Jockey Club starts its spring meeting at Bennings tomorrow as the barrier lifts on the Eastern racing season. An attractive and satisfactory meeting is expected.
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Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Bennings
Pool tournament clash at Murray & Irwin's ends in lopsided win
English Tom defeated Tommy Duggan 125 to 63 in last evening’s pool tournament at Murray and Irwin's. Fish Marsh and Kid Coffey will meet in tonight’s cue showdown.
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Tom
Tommy Duggan
Murray & Irwin
Fish Marsh
Kid Coffey
Nova Scotia Crew Rescued From Wreck Off Scilly Islands
The German steamer Mannheim reported saving the crew of the British schooner Kandahar of Lunenburg Nova Scotia. Kandahar was abandoned on March 16 in the area near 44 45 N 49 08 W while en route from New York to Flushing.
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Nova Scotia
London
Scilly Islands
Mannheim
Schaul
New York
Flushing
Lunenberg
N. S
Abarenda Collier Ashore on Florida East Coast
The Navy reports the collier Abarenda is ashore on Florida's east coast and assistance has been dispatched. The vessel was traveling from Lambert's Point Virginia to Pensacola with a merchant crew. The Des Moines stationed in Havana and the tug Osceola at Key West are ordered to aid.
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Florida
Washington
Navy Department
Lambert’s Point
Pensacola
Des Moines
Havana
Key West
Fast Assuming a New Dress at Wolf's My Clothier
The changeover at Wolf's My Clothier in Hanover and Portland streets shifts stocks from winter to spring. The transformation is systematic and orderly with no congestion, reflecting the firm's organized, progressive approach and inviting new merchandise to visitors.
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Wolf's
Hanover
Portland
Peace party hopes for Russia to seek end to war with Japan
In St Petersburg March 23 a peace faction within the government urges the Emperor to offer terms if a reasonable basis appears. Tsarskoe Selo conferences focus on pacific proposals as ministers and officials debate whether to approach Japan through France with the Emperor's name binding Russia.
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ST. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Pacific
Tsarskoe-Selo
Sakharoff
Avellan
Admiralty
War
Marine
M. Witte
Nicholas
France
Japanese Battleship Launched in England at Elswick Yard
The Japanese battleship Sashima was launched at the Elswick shipyard Newcastle on Tyne in the afternoon with Baron Hayashi present. Mme Arakawa pressed the button to release the ship as Sir Andrew Noble toasted the Japanese Empire. Hayashi credited English-built ships for Japan’s naval strength.
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Newcastle-On-Tyne
Eng
Sashima
Elswick
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Mme. Arakawa
London
Andrew Noble
Japan
Hayashi
England
Polish Language Revival Feared in Warsaw Schools
A private telegram from Saint Petersburg says ministers may order Polish to be used in schools, sparking satisfaction in Warsaw. The move could end the school strike quickly and restore normal classes.
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Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Japanese Cavalry Near Linevitch Outpost Front
A dispatch from General Linevitch dated March 21 reports Japanese cavalry detachments appearing before an advance post and infantry halting behind them at the village of Machantzy, near St Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Linevitch
Machantzy
Rojestvensky to Meet Togo After Junction at Sea
At the admiralty in St Petersburg it is strongly intimated that Admiral Rojestvensky will join Admiral Nebogatoff within ten days, then proceed to meet Togo.
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Rojestvensky
Togo ST. Petersburg
Admiralty
Nebogatoff
Togo
Russian Navy Near Restoration by Imperial Favor
St Petersburg March 23 An extensive naval programme aimed at restoring Russia to first class power is nearing completion though awaiting Emperor Nicholas final approval. The admiralty favors French allies and American proposals. America is expected to receive a large share of orders next to France.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Admiralty
America
France
O Neil Still a Favorite to the Baseball Editor
St John fans dismiss concerns over Tip O Neil s move to Milwaukee. They argue he can bat and field well against Boston and Washington, noting Washington might lose when he transfers. The Washington correspondent of Sporting Life said O Neil was the only fielder Washington tested last year besides Donovan.
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The
Post
the Post
Tip O'Neil
St. John
O’neil
Milwaukee
Boston American
Washington
O'Neil
Buck Freeman
Hugh Duffy
Eaton
Sporting Life
Donovan
John ‘Tip
St, John
Untermyer to Fight Morgan at Hub Dog Show
New York march 22 Samuel Untermyer the lawyer has imported a valuable collie to compete against J P Morgan's prized dog for blue ribbons at the Boston dog show.
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Untermyer
Morgan
New York
Samuel Untermyer
J. P. Morgan
Boston
New Haven Railroad to Run the Dude Train on May 5
The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad will place the Dude train in service on May 5 to meet Cape Cod business demand. The special is undergoing renovation, features electric lights and fans, and is regarded as one of the finest trains in the country, boosting Buzzard's Bay as a fashionable retreat.
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Cape Cod
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Buzzard’s Bay
Britishers Lead Yankees By 25 In International Checkers
After three days of play the British lead the Yankee team 51 to 26 with 203 drawn. Richard Jordan the world champion won two games from Hill, Heffner beat Morrall, and Schaefer defeated Halliwell. Harr drew with Ferrie while Stewart Head Searight Gardner Hynd each took a win in other matches. A diagram shows the standard board numbering with Black 1-12 and White 21-32.
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Yankees
Yankee
Richard Jordan
Hill
Heffner
Boston
Morrall
Schaefer
Halliwell
Harr
Buffalo
Ferrie
Stewart
Head
Searight
Grover
Gardner
Denvir
Chicago
Hynd
Dearborn
Lowell
United States
Great Britain
Dr. Head
Reynolds Et
Buchanan
Lillee
R. Jordan Ee
Horr
Ewes
Terrie
Grover Setae
Seeeene Searight
Barker
Jordan
Dr. Head Ee
Stewart Eee Wens
Reynolds Q Buchanan
Eee Eee Cr
Rei Jordan
Horreee Www
Www
Eens
Ferrie Ee
Oy Grover
Searight of
A Jordan
Drardner
Tivnd Stew
Eww
Schaefer Iy Holliwell If
Heffner Ee Oo Morrall Ee
World chess titleholder Jordan draws with Hill in tight game
In a standout evening clash Richard Jordan, the reigning world champion, fought to a draw with Hill, a strong Yankee contender. The match showcased steady defense and tense endgame maneuvers from both players.
Ferris and Battling Nelson rout minstrel troupe in Macon
In Macon Georgia on March 22 Hobe Ferris aided Battling Nelson to drive away a group of colored minstrels after an evening of noisy ragtime. Nelson barked and chased performers through streets and stores until the troupe dispersed with Ferris claiming victory and the dogs tail wagging.
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Ferris
Battling Nelson
Macon
South
Nelson
Maccon
Kelso opening leads to drawn match in checkers title race
After a series of moves the players reach a Kelso opening position with Black to move. White, Hill of the United States facing Jordan of Great Britain, and Ferrie among leaders, reach a draw as the world champion ties with Yankee Hill in a championship contest.
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Jordan
Great Britain
Black
Freeman
Providence
Barker
Boston
Stewart
R. Jordan
Ferrie
Kelso
A. J. Heffner
Yankee Hill
Ilorr
United States
Bosca
Beckh Fine
Horr's Clever Play Delights Scots in Drawn Checkers Duel
The Scottish team failed to defeat Horr of Buffalo as a brilliant second double corner opening led to a hard fought draw. A diagram shows the critical position with pieces listed on both sides and notes on potential lines including a stunning draw if 7.3 had been played and Horr’s prepared sequence.
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Horr
Buffalo
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BIG Bennings
Duggan
Russian Peace Party
Cape Dude
Pierce
Eden
Nellie D. Stark
Bethesda Society
Gardner Street
Worcester
Mass
Geo. Sugden
Bonda Street
Saginaw
Michigan
Ene
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Checker Tourney
Jordan VS. Hill
F. P. O’connell
Hobe Ferris
Lanier
Bulldog
Trick
Mistah Ferris
Lachance
White
Verrie
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