Collision halts two transatlantic liners in New York harbor
In the North River at 10:30 AM the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm and the Lorraine collided while backing from slips on the Hoboken side. Both ships sustained damage above the waterline, forcing them to return to their slips. No injuries reported. plates added to openings and permanent repairs planned at St Nazaire.
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New York
North River
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Lloyd Line
Lorraine
Bremen
Havre
St. Nazaire
France
Hoboken
Sails with hole inside Lorraine sails after damage
The Lorraine escaped with a hole in the starboard bow yet remained above water and left at 3 PM. The Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm suffered deeper damage and officials expect it ready to depart tomorrow morning after being struck in the starboard quarter by the bow of a French ship causing a 20 foot gash.
Reverend Fraser Preaches Funeral Sermon for Senator Clay
The Rev. Dr. B. F. Fraser, presiding elder of the Southern Methodist Church, crawled over burning timbers as a train halted by a blazing trestle carried him to Marietta to deliver the funeral sermon for United States Senator A. S. Clay.
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F. Fraser
Southern Methodist Church
Marietta
United States
A. S. Clay
Dorchester Leader Demands Fair Rail Service
Matthew Cummings former national A. O. H. president spoke at Dorchester High School Hall saying Dorchester lacks a square deal from railroads. He cited a statement by General Bancroft of the Elevated and warned of continued transit limits East of Washington street, hindering Dorchester’s growth due to absent cross town routes.
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Matthew Cummings
Neponset Improvement Association
Dorchester
General Bancroft
Elevated
Park Street
West End
Boston
Birdmen Incorporate To Give Exhibitions
Albany November 17 The International Aviators with office at Fly Mountain Ulster County was incorporated with capital of 250000 to provide aviation exhibitions. Directors are Alfred J Moisant John B Moisant and Adolph FE Wupperman of New York.
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Albany
N. Y
International Aviators
Fly Mountain
Ulster County
Alfred J. Moisant
John B. Moisant
Adolph FE. Wupperman
New York
King George Hosts Ancient and Honorables Delegation
Colonel Sydney M. Hedges Captain John Nichols and Lieutenant Francis H. Appleton led the Ancient and Honorables to England to present honorary membership. They met King George II at Marlboro House in a brief audience amid royal mourning for Prince Francis of Teck. The king appeared young yet burdened by loss, and the delegation noted his self‑contained manner and cordial reception.
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Sydney M. Hedges
John Nichols
Francis H. Appleton
England
King George
Boston
Hedges
Nichols
Appleton
Joseph J. Tillinghast
Marlboro House
George
Lord Denbigh
London Company
the Artillery
George II
Prince Francis
Teck
Nicholas
Russia
Chelsea relief committee files final audit report
The Chelsea relief committee appointed after the April 1908 Chelsea fire submitted its final report and audit to Governor Draper. Covering April 18, 1908 to Oct. 19, 1910, the receipts total 363,461.78 with 2,673.05 interest and 360,788.73 from gifts by individuals societies firms and towns.
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Massachusetts
Chelsea
Guild
Draper
Harvey 5
Chase & Co
Public Accountants and Auditors
Lee, Higginson & Co
Alabama Supreme Court Rejects Insurance Section
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled invalid a portion of the state insurance act. It held that the provision allowing individuals to insure their own life for the benefit of relatives or others as stated in the policy is invalid. The decision centers on the scope of life insurance ownership and beneficiary rights.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Campbell Heir Born to Millionaire Broker Dies at Campbell Home
Willard Campbell aged 20, son of James Campbell, multi millionaire broker and head of the North American Company, died of Bright's disease at the Campbell home. His death leaves his sister Lois Campbell, a schoolgirl, as sole heir to about 30 million dollars, regarded as St. Louis's largest individual fortune.
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ST. Louis
Willard Campbell
James Campbell
North American Company
Bright
Campbell
Lois Campbell
Gaynor Endorses Edward M Ard for Senate Seat
New York Mayor Gaynor announced strong support for Edward M Ard as successor to Chauncey M Depew in the U S Senate. Ard, backed by the new Democratic Legislature, is the favored candidate for the seat.
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New York
Gaynor
Edward Mard
New Democratic
Chauncey M. Depew
United States Senate
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Maurras
Hudson River
Atlanta
Square
Birdmen
NEW Carerer
Botany
Trish Linen
Fleisher Yarns
Hamilton Place Annex
Wiomen’s Watches
Anc
Col. Hedges
Chelsea Relief Committee
Lee, Rigginson & Co
Hawkins Street
Thomas B. Frost
Chelsea Relief Fund
Thomas de Frost
Everett Relief Fund
Edmund Billings
William E.mcclin Tock
William F. McClin Tock
Lance
Thig Fund
Chelsea Relief Association
Massachusetts Chelsea Relief Committee
James J. Storrow
William PD. Schier
Robert Winsor
Edward R. Warren
Wallace L. Vierce
A. C. Ratshesky
Bernard J. Kohwell
John F. Moors
Lehman Pickert
Chicago
Kenry C. Ostermann
Ostermann Manufaturing Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Yeemaw John M. Taylor
Charles Wing
Illinois Central
Shepard
Gilchrist
Boys
Reanesen Vilen Bhiia Writhawe
Growing Boys’ Store
St’s
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