Hydrographic chief refutes Portland wreck rumors
Lieutenant Nicholas J. Halpine disputes claims that the Portland sank off Stellwagen Bank and asserts he can locate and raise the vessel. He offers to search for a $10,000 guarantee and details his plan, equipment, and confidence in recovering the steamer within hours once located.
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Portland
Middle
Stillwagon Bank
Nicholas J. Halpine
United States Hydrographic Office
Boston
Halpine
Lieuttenant Halpine
Portland Steamship Company
United States
Stellwagen Bank
Cape
Scituate
Duxbury
Cohassett
Stellwagen
Massachusetts Bay
Cape Race
Plymouth
Cape Cod Bay
Provincetown
Tam
Blanchard
Highland Light
Jealousy Victim Uses Rawhide in Lynn Street Assault
In Lynn on Market street Mrs. Charles W. Wyman used a four foot rawhide on Mrs. Frederick W. Tuthill after confrontations over alleged threats to her home and husband. Tuthill, wife of Frederick W. Tuthill of Lynn Gas and Electric, sustained facial wounds and bruises. both women face assault charges with a court appearance set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Charles W. Wyman
New York
Frederick W. Tuthill
Market Street
Mrs. Wyman
Tuthill
James M. Moore
Moore
Wyman
Mr. Wyman
Tuthills
Goats Pao
Andrews Street
Mrs. Tuthill
Portland Steamship Company doubts wreck location
Agent Williams doubts the last wreckage marks the Portland ruin though relics may be from it. He suggests a collision with the King Philip during the gale near Stillwagen Bank and offers company help to locate the wreck. Lt Pratt questions the wreck site and where bodies and debris wash ashore near Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Williams
Portland Steamship Company
Portland
King Philip
Stillwagen Bank
A. A. Pratt
Halpine
United States Hydrographic Office
Cape
Plymouth
Baroness Hirsch, Widow of Baron Hirsch, Critically Ill
Paris report says Baroness Hirsch, widow of the late philanthropist, is critically ill after her husband died in 1898 at Komora Hungary. She is famed for large charitable giving in Paris including 1.509 million dollars to the poor and a $409,000 hospital for consumptive children, while aiding the Russian Hebrew educational alliance.
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Paris
Baroness Hirsch
Baron Hirsch
Komora
Hungary
Fiviera
Educational Alliance
Jewish Colonization Association of the
United States
The
Riot Among United States Sailors in Kingston Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica March 29 Another riot among United States fleet sailors on shore leave ended with combatants receiving multiple contusions. William Lynch of Brooklyn suffered a fractured skull and Edward Barry of Texas a smashed face. both were hospitalized. Sailors Green and Armstead, injured Monday, are said to be in critical condition. Shore leave has been stopped.
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Kingston
Jam
United States
William Lynch
Brooklyn
Edward Barry
Texas
Lynch
Green and Armstead
Brigadier General D. W. Flagler Dies After Illness
Brigadier General D W Flagler chief of ordnance U S A is dead in Newport News Virginia after weeks of rheumatism that worsened recently. The general had served in the ordnance department and his death ends a long military career. He was 62 and memorial services are being planned in the Virginia city.
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Newport News
D. W.flagler
U. 8S. A
General Flagler Dies at Hygeia Hotel in Old Point
General Flagler died this afternoon at the Hygeia Hotel in Old Point after a three week stay advised by his physician. His wife and daughter were at his bedside in the final hours. The body will be moved to Washington tomorrow afternoon.
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Flagler
Hygeia
Old Point
Washington
General D. W. Flagler Career Summary
General D W Flagler born New York June 2 1887 entered military academy 1856 class of 1861 numbered fifth. Served as ordnance officer and aide de camp to notable generals in Civil War battles including Bull Run and Burnside expeditions. Worked at Allegheny Arsenal West Point Foundry and Washington ordnance office. brevetted three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Flagler
New York
Military Academy
Washington
Hunter
Manassas
Bull Run
McDowell
Alleghany Arsenal
Pennsylvania
Burnside
North Carolina
West Point
Ordnance Office
Frances MacCarthy Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday
Miss Frances MacCarthy hosted a birthday party at 33 Alexander Street Roxbury last evening with many friends attending. The event featured games a musical and literary program and refreshments provided by Mrs MacCarthy and Misses May and Helen MacCarthy. Frances received several presents along with congratulations.
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Frances MacCarthy
Alexander Street
Roxbury
MacCarthy
May
Helen MacCarthy
Frances
Anniversary party at Mrs Sheafe’s residence
A gathering was held last evening at 31 Worcester Street in honor of Charles Sheafe’s birthday. Guests enjoyed illustrated songs and bioscope pictures in a warm family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Pleasure Club
Knights of Honor Mall
Panic in Albany laundry fire frightens 800 workers
About 800 women and girls at a large Albany laundry panicked as smoke filled the building. They rushed to the street, some carrying laundry, while awaiting firemen and noting the Hotel Windsor fire past tragedies. No injuries were reported.
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Hotel Windsor
Albany
Badger
Annie Ford
Gordon Coat & Supply Company
Annie Allen
South End
Post
Albany Street
Henry
Fire Triggers Panic at Large Boston Laundry Building
A six story brick laundry block in South End Boston caught fire sending 150 Eastern Laundry workers into a panic. Women flooded stairways and basements rushing to street as smoke filled the block. One girl, Gertrude Curran, fainted outside while others clutched coats and improvised wraps, some carrying scattered garments in the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Plympton
Albany
Wareham
W. F. Badger
South End Laundry Company
Excelsior Is Laundry
Eastern Laundry Company
Boston Coat and Apron Supply Company
Gordon Cort and Apron Supply Company
Union Laundry Company
Eastern Company
Gertrude Curran
South Boston
Union
Portland Board backs reciprocity treaty to boost Maine trade
The Portland Board of Trade unanimously adopted a resolution urging an equitable reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada. They argue such a pact would promote and improve trade and commerce for Portland and much of Maine.
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Portland
Portland Board of Trade
Maine
United States
Canada
Forsythe Named Commander of Baltimore on Manila Station
Commander J. M. Forsythe takes command of the Baltimore on the Manila station replacing Captain Dyer who has been invalided home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. M. Forsythe
Baltimore
Manila
Dyer
Fatal Accident at Sandy Hook Proving Ground
A March 29 accident at the Sandy Hook proving ground killed Henry V Murphy and injured Privates Harrigan and Deemer. A ten inch breech loading rifle burst during proof, the block penetrating the sand butt and causing damage to rear buildings before landing in the machine shop. Captain Babbitt cited excessive smokeless powder charge as the cause of the 1805 model gun’s destruction.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Henry V. Murphy
Harrigan
Deemer
Ordnance Department
Henry W. Murphy
Babbitt
Vaughns Held for Trial in Assault and Burglary Case
In Lowell a Police Court hearing charged Robert and Olin Vaughn with assault with intent to kill Lieutenant James Brosnan and breaking and entering Scannell & Whaley offices. Inspector Laflamme and Officer Healey testified. Robert held on 6100, Olin on 4100 for the grand jury. Healey identified Robert as the shooter and Olin as the back shooter. neither could post bail.
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Lowell
Robert
Olin Vaughn
James Brosnan
Charles Laflamme
John F. Healey
Scannell & Whaley
W. A. Dickenson
A. L. Goodridge
Olin
Robert Vaughn
Royal Visitors Inspect Empress of China Before Eastbound Sail
Prince Henry of Prussia and Princess visit the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of China at Hong Kong Carried through the ship they tour tunnels and hidden areas admiring its design The admiral praised the vessel noting it surpasses any merchant ship seen Prince Henry is a brother of Emperor William and grandson of Queen Victoria while leading German squadron in Chinese waters
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Canadian Pacific
Hong Kong
Prince
Princess Henry
Prussia
Empress
Prince Henry
Archibald
Tillett
William
Germany
Queen Victoria
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons to Meet at Coney Island May 26
New York March 29. Brady and Julian signed articles for a 25 round Marquis rules bout at Coney Island Sporting Club between James J. Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons. Referee George Siler to oversee the match with five ounce gloves. Purses total $20,000 with 66 2 3 percent of revenue from pictures to the fighters. Each side and the club posted 2500 to bind the agreement.
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New York
Brady
Julian
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
Marquis
Queensberry
George Siler
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Club
Elevator deadly shaft accident at 116 Bedford Street
Mary Miles, 47, a Trade Club cook, was crushed in a freight elevator shaft yesterday near 66 South Street. The unstaffed elevator descended from Se edich Street, trapping her against a safety gate and breaking her back. She died before hospital aid. This marks the third such accident in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miles
South Street
Bedford Street
Se Eedich Street
Trade Club
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted for Tonsillitis and Bronchitis
An old advertisement claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup cures tonsillitis and bronchitis. The copy targets common throat and chest illnesses with a medical tone from the era.
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Says LT
Middle Bank
Williams
Portland Lits
Ordnance
Charles A Henry
Epee Eee
Sandy
Hook! Proving Ground
Vaughns
Healey
Empress of China
Gersman
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons
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