Nelson Sinks in Fierce Gale Off Astoria
In a brutal coastal gale the British wooden ship Nelson with 28 crew aboard turned turtle near Astoria Oregon and went to the bottom. Tug Tatoosh losing control in darkness could not aid the drowning crew, listing and cargo shift led to sudden sinking. Capt Perriam and officers among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Astoria
Ore
Tatoush
Perriam
Fatoosh
Bailey
Capt. Perriam
W. A. Strachan
J. J. Tils Jey
Wickmars
M. Peterson
Lars Peterson
D. Beste
A. Johensen
J. Jensen
F. Larson
J. Toell
John Mealey
St. John
Secretary Gage Reports 1901 Federal Receipts and Expenditures
Washington December 5 The Treasury Secretary's report shows 1901 receipts of 699 316 530.92 with major sums from internal revenue 3207 180 663.70 and customs 238 585 455.99 and total expenditures 621 398 546.64 led by civil 117 327 240.89 and military 144 615 697.20. Net surplus 77 717 984.38. For 1902 the government expects 688 633 642 in revenues and 588 633 042 in expenditures, a surplus of 100 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Customs
Gypsum King Reports Missing Barges in Fundy Storm
The tug Gypsum King with one steel barge in tow reached St. John New Brunswick on Wednesday afternoon. It reports two other barges broke away about six miles off Point Lepreaux in the bay of Fundy. Each last carried about 1,000 tons of gypsum. Five crewmen per barge are feared lost though hopes exist they may have sailed to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
N. B
Point Lepreaux
Bay of Fundy
Arges
Wabash Wreck Verdict Finds Rail Company to Blame
Adrian Michigan December 5 The coroner s jury holds the Wabash Railroad Company and train 4 crew responsible for last Wednesday s wreck near Seneca. The verdict faults the company for lacking a head end brakeman on train 4 and for failing to provide proper signals at the meeting point of trains 4 and 138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian, Mich
Seneca
Wabash Railroad Co
Four Miners and Deputies Wounded in Mo Bailout Riots
Four men were seriously wounded in two small riots at Rich Hill Missouri on Wednesday as striking miners clashed with deputy sheriffs. Sheriff Joe T. Smith of Butler was hit by a sling shot, while Deputy Walter Valentine fired on two miners and was wounded himself. The incidents echoed labor strife amid regional unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Hill
Joe T. Smith
Butler
Walter Valentine
Peoria Distilleries Record November Spirit Output
Peoria distilleries produced 104,108 barrels in November, surpassing all U S distilleries and marking the highest monthly output since the internal service began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
United States
Internal Service
Peiyang Navy Reorganized Under British American Instructors
Native papers report Yuanshi Kai governor of Pe Chi Li plans to reorganize the Pei Yang naval forces with British and American instructors and to consolidate Chi Li forces into an army corps of 100000 men under foreign leadership as court moves to Peking in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Yuanshi Kai
Pe Chi Li
Pei Yang
Chi Li
Treasury Decision on Redemption of Revenue Stamps
The controller of the treasury decided that the May 12 1900 act bars any claim for stamp redemption unless filed within two years of the stamps purchase from the government. The issue was whether the two year period runs from the private purchase or from the original government issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tracewell
the Treasury
Battleships Alabama and Massachusetts Arrive at Charleston
Charleston receives the battleships Alabama commanded by Capt Brownson and Massachusetts commanded by Capt Manney with mayor Smyth as host. A banquet for officers follows arrival, with a naval ball planned, and visits to the naval station site, Charleston Country club entertainment, and a Chicora park banquet scheduled over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Alabama
Brownson
Massachusetts
Manney
Smyth
Naval Station
Charleston Country Club
Chicora Park
Explosion at powder works devastates Ishpeming area
A ton and a half of powder exploded at the Anthony Powder Co works between Ishpeming and Negaunee, blowing two workers, John Nelson and Linius Shively, to pieces. Three others nearby escaped. The blast shattered windows in Ishpeming and Negaunee businesses and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anthony Powder Co
Ishpeming, Mich
Ishpeming
Negaunee
John Nelson
Linius Shively
Wages Raised for Twin City Rapid Transit Motormen
The Twin City Rapid Transit Co announcing a wage increase for its motormen and conductors across Minneapolis St Paul and Stillwater. The raise averages two cents an hour and takes effect January 1. New rates are 18 cents for those under six months and 20 cents for longer tenures, affecting over 800 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Twin City Rapid Transit Co
Minneapolis
St.rand
Stillwater
Cuban man charged after stabbing victim in New York
James Smith, described as a Cuban Negro, stabbed Maud Thompson 30 times. She lies dying in a hospital while Smith is under arrest. Police say hundreds of Black residents chased and fired at Smith as he fled through the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Smith
Maud Thompson
Smith
Enrollment of Harvard University Declines Slightly
Harvard University announced Wednesday night that the total enrollment, including students of all classes and university staff, stands at 6 158 for this year, down from 6 317 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
3d battalion of 27th infantry departs Plattsburg for Philippines
The 3d battalion of the 27th infantry left Plattsburg barracks Wednesday evening en route for the Philippine islands. The commanding officer is Capt. Chas. H. Bonesteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg, N. Y
27Th Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Philippine Islands
Chas. H. Bonesteel
Ex-Congressman Evans Dies in Philadelphia at 74
Philadelphia December 5 Hon S New ton Evans of Hatboro Pa former member of Congress for Pennsylvania 7th district served in the 45th 48th and 49th sessions is dead at his home at age 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Philadelphia
S. Newton Evans
Hatboro
Pennsylvania
Coffee exports from Porto Rico in November rise to 3.7 million pounds
In San Juan on December 5 the report states that during November Porto Rico shipped 3,708,766 pounds of coffee. The bulk of this export went to Europe, reflecting a strong trade impact for the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Porto Rico
Europe
Royal Quarrels and Misconduct Allegations Among Dutch Royals
London reports from December five on the queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry quarrel. Claims of heavy drinking, gambling debts, and neglect surface amid alleged hunting ardor and long German absences. Queen mother Interfered, and a dinner dispute at Het Loo fuels rumors of duels and a possible reconciliation gradual in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilhemina
Prince Henry
Wilhelmina
Holland
Germany
Het Loo
Maj. van Tets
Rockefeller gift for Bryn Mawr Library Dormitory and Plant
John D. Rockefeller offers 230000 dollars for Bryn Mawr College improvements if 250000 dollars more is raised by commencement day in June. Trustees and alumnae aim to build a new library 250000 dollars, a dormitory 130000 dollars, and a lighting and heating plant 100000 dollars. Rockefeller agrees to fund the dormitory and plant if friends donate the library funds by the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Deadly Race Riot Reported After Opp Killing
News reaches Andalusia of a race riot after the killing of Fate Atkinson and J. W. Dorsey by a Black man in Opp Alabama. Two Black men found dead, several wounded, sheriff and dogs requested, posse being formed to move to Opp, River Falls dogs requested, telegrams indicate continued unrest as Opp telegraph office closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Ala
Fate Atkinson
J. W. Dorsey
Opp
River Falls
Colorado Attorney General Dies in Office
Judge Charles H. Toll former Colorado attorney general, aged 60, died of apoplexy in his Denver office on Wednesday. Born in Baldwinsville New York in 1850, he was married to the sister of former U S Senator Wolcott.
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Denver
Col
Charles H. Toll
State of
Colorado
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Wolcott
Mrs Lucy Boardman Smith Dies at 82 in Rochester
Mrs Lucy Boardman Smith 82 a longtime ally of Susan B Anthony in the early woman suffrage movement dies at her Rochester home. She remained a steadfast supporter of the cause until her death.
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Lucy Boardman Smith
Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Bond family mansion burned in Phillipsburg tragedy
Phillipsburg Quebec December 5 Major B I Bond son of the Anglican Metropolitan of Canada and noted insurance man lost his summer residence in a fire Tuesday night. Remains were recovered from the ruins Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Que
Maj. B. I. Bond
Canada
Maj. Bond
Valuable Coal Vein Found Near Harrisburg Illinois
Carbondale December 5 workers drilling for artesian water at Harrisburg struck a 13 foot coal vein at 464 feet depth. The coal is described as of excellent quality.
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Carbondale, Ill
Harrisburg
Aged Telegraphers Benefit Donated by Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie considers a large donation to aid aged telegraphers. Plans reportedly include a telegraphers club and hospital, a general pension fund, and an arcadia town in New Jersey with affordable lots. Rentals target 15 per month, interest aids the fund, libraries and co operatives sell goods at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
General Pension
Arcadia
New Jersey
General Fund
Duel in the Dark Ends in Fatal Wounding
In New York on December 5 George Harris and Richard Anthony, longtime enemies, battled with knives in Harris room. The lamp was extinguished, they fought 15 minutes in darkness until police opened the door finding Harris unconscious with a dirk in his chest. Anthony had numerous nonfatal wounds and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Harris
Richard Anthony
Harris
Anthony
Grand jury returns true bill in officer murder case
Oxford Mississippi December five. The federal grand jury found a true bill against Will Mathis Orlando Lester Whit Ownes Will Jackson George Jackson and Mrs Will Mathis for the murder of officers John A Montgomery and Hugh Montgomery on November sixteenth. The six are charged in one indictment but will be tried for murdering one Montgomery to keep the case flexible for trial on murder and conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford, Miss
Will Mathis
Orlando Lester
Whit Ownes
Will Jackson
George Jackson
John A
Hugh Montgomery
Montgomerys
Savannah Factorage Firm Woods and Malone Fails
Savannah December 5 Woods and Malone cotton factors fail with liabilities estimated 150000 to 160000 and assets about 100000 bankruptcy proceedings started and a receiver applied for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Woods & Malone
Cotton Factors
Judgment Against W K Vanderbilt in France
Paris authorities condemn W K Vanderbilt to pay 1000 francs in damages after a collision between his car and a dog cart at d Eauville last year. The ruling was issued by a French court on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Vanderbilt
Paris
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
d'Eauville
Markets Signal Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain prices show winter patent flour at 3.55 to 3.90 with various grades. wheat futures ease from 0.744 to 0.781. corn and oats fluctuate. Cincinnati and Indianapolis report cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with broad ranges from feeders to primes, while East Buffalo notes steady to firm cattle and varied hogs and sheep prices.
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Cincinnati
Dec
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Canada
Protection bill proposed strict death penalty for regicide
Washington Nec 5 Senator Hoar introduced a protection bill for the president and foreign rulers. It prescribes death for killing the president or any officer, or for conspiring to kill a foreign ruler, with up to twenty years imprisonment for aiding or conspiring. It allows indictments even if co-conspirators remain free. Accomplices after the fact face punishment as principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nec
Hoar
United States
Senate Debates Broad Range of Proposed Bills and Amendments
Washington December 5 The senate spent most of the session introducing a broad slate of measures including statehood for Mexico a flag protection act higher carrier pay a five member trade inquiry panel a department of commerce a permanent census bureau a national criminal identity bureau and a repeal of the bankruptcy law Also proposals to lay a cable to Hawaii and the Philippines establish a 5 000 000 acre Appalachian forest reserve Subject to state usury laws national banks would be overseen by new rules A Valley Forge national military park would be created and amendments on electing senators by popular vote presidential succession and term limits reform were placed on the agenda including salary increases for the vice president and high court justices and free mail for Mrs McKinley widow of the late president A constitutional amendment on direct senate elections and a change to inaugurations time from March 4 to late April were proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mexico
Orient
Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
National Bureau of Criminal Identification
Hawaii
Philippines
Appalachian
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
National Military Park
Valley Forge
Supreme Court
McKinley
United States
Military ban on native vino in Northern Luzon
Brig. Gen. Bell orders soldiers in Northern Luzon not to drink native vino under threat of court martial. The drink has been linked to insanity and crime.
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Washington
Uec
Bell
Luzon
Hopkins Re elected President at Sons of the Revolution
At a Washington chapter meeting Col Archibald Hopkins clerk of the United States court of claims was re elected president of the organization during the session held in Washington on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sons of the Revolution
Col
Archibald Hopkins
United States Court of Claims
Gen A D Hazen Dead at 61 in Washington
Gen A D Hazen, third assistant postmaster general under Wanamaker and Bliss, died at his Washington residence. He was 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. D. Hazen
Wanamaker
Bftsell
Senator Fair Vision Sparks Oklahoma State Naming Debate
A fragment from a Washington dispatch notes Senator Fair pursuing a vision that Oklahoma state identity should be named differently, with a suggestion that McKinney hold a guiding role in the proposal. The text reflects early debates on state naming and leadership influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Fair Making
Oklahoma
Heing
Tn State
fcKinney
Man inherits fortune from Pittsburgh ancestor
Martin Veneman, 43, learns by letter that a court decision in Pittsburgh leaves him the entire fortune of his grandfather, including more than 600 acres of suburban Pittsburgh property. He plans to travel there to assess value, which was once estimated at over 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Vali Seard
Martin’ Veneman
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Veneman
Prospector Returns From Klondike With 60000
Marion Indiana reports Wm Boyd once thought dead arrives with sixty thousand dollars earned in the Alaska goldfields. He earlier lived in Great Falls Montana and moved through Ohio before settling in Indiana seven years ago. His wife and daughter endured hardship while he was presumed lost.
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Marion
Ind
Wm. Boyd
Klondike
Alaska
Boyd
Great Falls
Mont
Ohio
Indiana
Wabash Limited Derails at Lafayette Crossing
The Wabash Continental Limited arriving six hours late at Lafayette, Indiana, derailed when its engine and tender left the track after the Big Four crossing switch was opened. The engineer and fireman escaped unharmed, passengers were shaken but safe, and the line was blocked for three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Wabash Continental Limited
Big Four
Fire destroys Jencke homing mill and cottages in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana December fire destroyed Jencke s homing mill with 1000 bushels daily capacity and two nearby cottages. Loss estimated at 50000 with 25000 insured. Two firemen suffered serious injuries from a falling roof. Noblesville Indiana December 5. State case against Charles Xekel for shooting Henry Growly at Atlanta last August called for trial. he slipped from the sheriff and disappeared.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jencke
Noblesville
Charles Xekel
Henry Growly
Atlanta
Burglar Humbled by Indian Club Blow in Line Street Break-In
Evansville Indiana December 5 a burglar tried to enter Sidney Richel s Line street residence. Richel confronted the intruder at the window with a large Indian club and struck a severe blow to the head. The assailant fled leaving a bloodied trail behind.
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Evansville
Ind
Sidney Richel
Line Street
Revival at Thomas Chapel Draws 119 Conversions
Flora Indiana December 5 The Strickling sisters from Chicago conduct a revival at Thomas Chapel six miles southwest of town drawing 119 conversions in the surrounding country during the event.
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Flora
Ind
Strickling
Chicago
Thomas Chapel
Here
Woman Bankrupt In Fort Wayne With Liabilities Of 17045
Henrietta T Levington filed for bankruptcy in Fort Wayne Indiana listing liabilities of 17045 and assets of 5612.61 Her husband Samuel Levington acted as her manager in glove and mitten manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Henrietta T Levington
Samuel Levington
Child Fatally Burned by Bon Fire in Brazil Indiana
Four year old Cora Walden daughter of Charles Walden died after her clothing caught fire while playing near a bonfire in Brazil Indiana. The accident occurred December 5 as her entire outfit burned away and she succumbed to burns.
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Brazil
Ind
Cora
Charles Walden
Hollis Daughter Attempted Suicide By Carbolic Acid
Miss Nellie Hollis eighteen daughter of ex Recorder G M Hollis Noblesville Indiana attempted death by drinking half an ounce of carbolic acid. Her mouth and throat were horribly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Nellie Hollis
G. MM. Hollis
Charges Against a Preacher Spark Court Session
Anderson Indiana December 5 Henry Moore a leading city businessman fled the court where he faced charges alleging the pastor of the Church of God was intimately familiar with his wife. The case centers on alleged improprieties within the local church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Henry Moore
Reini
Special elections for congressmen questioned
Dialogue shows a foreign observer surprised by vacancies and special elections, while a Native American explains vacancies can trigger such elections, reflecting debates on the value of elected representatives as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Percy I Proposes To Isabel Under Moonlight
A Detroit Free Press excerpt describes Percy proposing to Isabel during a moonlit moment. Isabel asks to revisit the matter later, wary of a rash decision and blaming the moon if the union proves ill suited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Isabel
Guy
Detroit Free Press
Pettijohn Women Paradoxical Creatures Quip
A Brooklyn Eagle quip notes a husband’s weary response to his wife’s hat fashion. The joke recalls how Pettijohn women are paradoxical and hats worn at a 45 degree angle prompt the question if it is straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettijohn
Pillsbury
George
Brooklyn Eagle
Uncle Eph'm boasts of wealth in old time tale
In a humorous exchange a young man asks if anyone ever had ten dollars at once. Uncle Eph'm replies he once had eighteen hundred dollars when he was standing, describing a past when wealth seemed vast and improbable to the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Eph'm
Dollahs
Eph’m
Chicago
Photographer Captures Mother's Pleasant Expression
Disguised as wifey why, George questions the identity. The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the photographer succeeded in making mam ma adopt a pleasant expression for the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mamma
Philadelphia
Bulletin
The Man Who Loses on a Horse Declares It's Hick
A Washington Star quip notes a bettor who loses blames luck or misfortune while a winner credits wisdom and pluck, reflecting on pride in racing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Washington Star
Unmarried Woman Sought for Part Cited by Chicago Paper
The Chicago American notes a director's demand for an unmarried actress. The exchange shows the manager's insistence and the actress’s reply that the request will be acceptable. The piece highlights gendered casting expectations in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pit
Chicago American
An Extravagant Affair
Quote from a 19th century Atlanta Constitution snippet about thoughts of cremation upon death and cost of coal rising to six dollars a ton, indicating era concerns and dramatic flair in personal planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Key to success and pay per expectation
Chicago Post quotes propose the key to success as the ability to make people pay for what they are told they will receive rather than what they actually get. The dialogue frames perception of value and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
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St. Louis
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco Co
St.Louis
William F. Donovan
Peoria Distilleries
Treasury
Opp, Ala
John A. and
Oxford
Miss
Gen
Statehood
Indiana News
Martin Veneman
Free Enterprise
Aniyone
Scott
Baltimore American
Gabriel
Cholly
Nevah
Harlem
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