All Aboard Saved After Patria Rescue at Sea
The Patria, a Russian steamer, was burned at sea and 150 passengers and crew aboard the Patria were rescued by the Ceres with aid from Dover harbor authorities. Captain Frolich led calm efforts as flames spread through cargo and oil. many women and children were taken ashore, while others were sheltered aboard ships and hotels. American citizens among them faced uncertain futures as relief and return plans formed.
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London
Patria
Ceres
Francis W. Prescott
Dover
Europe
Frohlich
Atria
Devere United States
Vita
Frolich
Dallas to Beaumont Line Extends With Cedar to Athens Segment
The project line will run 150 miles from Nacogdoches and on to Athens in Henderson county. A 25 mile contract was let to Ricker and Lee a few weeks ago to build from Cedar to Athens. In New York the Journal reports the Secretary may retire from the cabinet for personal reasons.
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Nacogdoches
Athens
Henderson County
Dallas
Beaumont
Ricker & Lee
Cedar
Long
New York
the Journal
Washington
Railroad Contract Involving Texas and New Orleans Railway
Houston November 16 The contract has been closed by W G Van Vleck vice president of the Southern Pacific road for the Texas and New Orleans Railway company with Dodge Mason of Kemp to construct a section of road beginning at Rockland to be extended toward the pending plan remains to be determined after this initial agreement.
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Houston
W. G. van Vleck
Southern Pacific Road
Texas and New Orleans Railway Company
Dodge Mason
Kemp
Oat Rockland
Four Convicted In Corncob Pipe Mail Fraud Case
Four men Hy Ringbeck E W Northstein M McElhaney and Arthur Miller were found guilty in the United States circuit court of using the mails to defraud. William Raff had already pleaded guilty. The case drew testimony from many states showing a scheme to sell corn cob pipe factories and related machinery at inflated prices. The defense may seek a new trial.
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United States Circuit Court
Hy Ringbeck
E. W. Northstein
M. McElhaney
Arthur Miller
William Raff
Dailey
J. B. Willington
Washington
Steamer Cone Maugh Sinks After Fog Collision
The Anchor Line steamer Cone Maugh sank at the harbor mouth after colliding with a half way crib in dense fog while heading from Buffalo to Chicago. The crew reached harbor but could not save the vessel. Cargo and freight valued near 100000 dollars were lost.
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Conemaugh
Chicago
Buffalo
Lake Michigan
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Bryan
Batavia
Howell Bros
BEST
Hall’s Drug Store
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John B. Mike
Battle Axe
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Baron of Cheadlehall
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Albert Erart
Atlanta Constitution
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