Ferry Collision Sinks Chicago Ferry Near New York
The Pennsylvania ferryboat Chicago was cut in two by an Old Dominion or Savannah line steamer at 12 35 AM on the New York side. Of 30 to 40 aboard, four women and a dozen horses are reported lost or drowned. Passengers used life preservers and swam ashore. rescue efforts involved tugs and searchlights. The other vessel's identity remains uncertain, with strong evidence pointing to City of Augusta of the Savannah line. Captain Durham survived with most crew. Fireman Fromme is unaccounted.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Old Dominion Steamship Line
City of Augusta
Savannah
New Jersey
Old Dominion
August Windeburn
Jersey City
Liberty Street
H. W. Bible
City of
Augusta
Celsion
Oscar Watson
Associated Fress
J. Watson
Louis Hough
Hunter
Bowne
Drew
Hough
Durham
Fromme
Northeast gale to strike coast today
A strong northeast gale is forecast from the South threatening shipping along the Middle Atlantic and Southern New England coasts. Storm signals are ordered coastwide and mariners are warned not to leave port unless the storm is deflected.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
North Carolina
Middle Atlantic
New England
Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday covers Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York. Winds turn northeast and may bring rain with severe gales. Tuesday shows rain or fair in parts, with Wednesday turning mainly fair in some areas.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Ladysmith Under Terrific Boer Assault
London reports a fierce battle around Ladysmith with the Boers pressing to capture the town. General White’s despatch suggests British setbacks, fear for his command, and rumors of surrender as Boer artillery and numbers bite. A major assault and possible two battalions cut off are feared as bombardment continues.
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London
Ladysmith
White
Admiral Dewey Engaged to Gen Hazen's Widow
Washington October 30 Admiral Dewey announced to intimate friends his engagement to Mrs. Hazen widow of General W B Hazen former army chief signal officer She is about 40 wealthy and childless The wedding planned for November with date not fixed The couple had been rumored to be involved and were seen at Mrs Mc Lean's home in Washington prior to Dewey's Manila trip
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Manila Bay
Mrs. Hazen
John R. McLean
Ohio
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
Admiral Dewey
W. B. Hazen
Army
Hazen
McLean
Manila
Asiatic Squadron
Admiral Dewey Takes Possession of New Home
Admiral Dewey today moved into his new residence as the last of the furniture was placed and trunks moved from his Everett apartments to the new house.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Everett
Bold Hold Up in St Louis Street Car Robbery
Robert RB Jennings secretary and general manager of the Broadway Cable Company was held up on a street car near Washington Avenue and Broadway. He was robbed of 1043 dollars in cash and 47275 dollars in negotiable paper.
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ST. Louis
Robert RB. Jennings
Broadway Cable Company
Washington Avenue
Broadway
General White Reports Boer War Action Near Laager
General White’s dispatch describes forces including the Royal Irish Fusileers and Gloucesters moving to hills to guard the left flank. He notes a night attack on a position held by Joubert’s troops, with heavy enemy fire and a withdrawal after hours of fighting. Naval guns temporarily silenced the enemy’s best guns at long range.
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London
White
Royal Irish Fusileers
Gloucesters
French
Joubert
Battle at Tinta Inyent Fails to Break Boer Line
Description from Ladysmith reports General White advancing to attack the Boers near Tinta Inyent. Boers occupy surrounding hills with a sixteen mile front. Our plan to strike center failed as the objective evacuated. Artillery reduced enemy fire while our right flank attack shifted to avoid heavy counter assault.
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Ladysmith
Vice President Hobart Relapse Reported In New Jersey
News from Paterson New Jersey reports Vice President Hobart suffered a relapse with choking spells due to heart trouble and stomach inflammation. Dr. Newton and Hobart A. Tuttle were summoned to his residence as guards stood watch while the sick chamber was watched for developments.
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New York
Paterson
N. J
Newton
Hobart A. Tuttle
Hobart
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