Concrete Ship Milton Sinks After Intense Fire and Shelling
A concrete steamer Milton, 10,000 tons from New York with a coal cargo, caught fire in the Taule river. The vessel burned for about half an hour as gunfire and shells were used to try to sink it while nearby ships were threatened, then vanished from view near Lisbon with thousands watching the dramatic scene.
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Milton
New York
Tauile
Gunfira
Lisbon
Associated Re
Beggars Swarm Vienna Nuisance Grows in Streets
In Vienna an escalating beggar problem fills thoroughfares with civilians and soldiers alike. Tales describe crippled veterans and ragged civilians, including women and children, roaming hotels, restaurants, and eateries. The city grapples with growing crowds and public nuisance.
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Ree Lena
Anen
WLR
Helms
Silver coin shortage drains Mexican change nationwide
In Mexico City and beyond the public reports persistent shortage of silver coins. People face "no change" warnings as hoarded peso and quarter pieces fetch 4 to 7 percent premiums from brokers. Small purchases in cafes and stores rely on rough silver equivalents despite face values.
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Mersico City
Persis
Mexico
Harris Lodge to Exemplify Third Degree This Evening
Harris Lodge No. 98 L O of in Wellows Hall Broad Street will exemplify the third degree in full form this evening. Annual lodge reports due next month are expected to show a prosperous term and high membership, ranking Staurris lodge as the third largest in the state. After business and degree work, the entertainment committee will provide refreshments in the banquet hall.
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Wellows' Hall
Broad Street
Staurris Lodge
Joe Cannon Speech Stirs House Com motion in Washington
The Washington Star recalls how Joe Cannon paced the House floor with a cook stove attached to each foot as he delivered a speech, swinging his left arm to dodge ink and water bottles. Representative Gillett of South Carolina urged him to end the mileage talk, and Cannon paused only briefly before continuing his rambling pace.
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Joe Cannon
Gillett
Tliois
Cannon
Washington Star
Alexander Hamilton's Grandson Dies in Barrington
A report from Barrington, Massachusetts states the death of Dr Alin Melane Hamil, grandson of Alexander Hamilton. Born in Brooklyn in 1848, he was son of Alexander Norton, a renowned physician. The article notes his prominent medical career and family heritage.
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Barrington
Mas
Alin Melane Hamil
Tod
Ham
Alexander Norton
Hamilton
Belgium lecture at Universalist church presented last night
Rev Mal E Kearns delivered a talk on Belgium after the German invasion at the Universalist church last night. The speaker from the United States, Wieuth HK, E. & vester, was listed as scheduled but could not attend.
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Belgium
Universalist
Ehurel
Mal E. Kearns
Wieuth
HK. E
Vester
United States
Arn
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