14 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1893
Page
1
A runaway excursion train failed air brakes and struck a stopped East bound train near Jackson Michigan at 9 am, wrecking nine cars and killing and wounding about forty. Conductor F J Reid reported the rear impact and engineer William Whalen survived with severe burns and a broken leg.
The Remington Typewriter asserts no unfounded pretensions, promises uniform high standards in construction, and credits its record with proven performance through thoroughly tested improvements. It emphasizes practicality, durability, and ease of use, disavowing competition for awards and offering catalogs from Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict at 327 Broadway, New York.
In Boston Harbor last night the iron collier Williamsport crashed into the small tug Bessie B., sinking her within moments. Four crewmen, including injured sailor Anthony Fredericksen who was thrown from the pilot house, were rescued by the collier and a tow boat. Fredericksen, a 23 year old Norwegian, was hospital bound after hours in the cold water. Captain Miller of the Williamsport refused to discuss details, promising a report to inspectors.
Harvard shifts Winslow from B A A to center in place of Lewis for today’s 3 o clock game against Williams. Winslow, a second year Harvard Law student and former class team standout, adds heft and may reposition Lewis to tackle if needed. Mellin’s Food touted for strength support.
Fragmentary historical note reflects a man declaring life priceless and not purchasable, stating its hourly and daily nature. The text hints at existential value and fragile continuity, suggesting a code of personal integrity tied to risk and self preservation.
NEW YORK Oct 13 Vigilant defeated Valkyrie by forty seconds in a fierce windward contest that tested seamanship and yacht design. Both yachts faced gear failures and heavy seas as they sprinted from Bay Ridge to Gravesend Bay with Vigilant gaining late to secure the cup for another year.
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