Wreck of the Oseo: entire crew lost in gale at Hollyhead
The British bark Oseo broke up off Hollyhead in a Sunday gale. All twenty six crew perished with no salvage prospects. Coast guard rockets and lifeline failed to reach survivors as bodies wash ashore. Reports note other shipping losses and severe coast damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Oseo
Holly Dhead
Witt Ber
Holyhead
Coast Guard
Hamburg
Lancashire
Galveston
France
Belgium
Germany
Bremerhaven
Ostend
Supervising Architect Delay and Office Reshuffle
Secretary Carlisle postpones appointing a supervising architect until mid January as the treasury office reorganizes. Charles E. Kemper resigns as acting supervising architect and is reassigned to executive duties, while other division chiefs are retained. Population postage costs drop slightly for stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers in 1895. Flora Wetzler, wife of a government printing clerk, burned largely nude after clothing caught fire and fled her home seeking help. she was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinetos
Carlisle
Treasury
Charles E. Kemper
Bureau
Fred Knowlton
Maine
E. W. Combs
Kansas
Washington
Craig
Flora ©. Wetzler
Government Printing Office
F Street
N. E
Resignation of Supt Byrnes Heats Lexow Probe
Lexow committee session closes amid startling revelations as Supt Byrnes submits a resignation letter after 32 years in the force. He cites politics and entrenched abuses, urges radical reform while noting commissioners obstruct discipline and the department’s 30-year corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lexow
Goff
Byrnes
Strong
Murray
Byrne
Inspector Conlin
Liu Kun Yi Assumes Command After Severe Kung-Wa-Sai Battle
Central News reports Liu Kun Yi, secretary of Liang Kang, appointed to top Chinese force command ousting Li Hung Chang. Battle details cite entrenched Chinese with eleven field pieces, heavy Japanese losses in initial charges, but a renewed assault that overwhelmed Chinese defenses. Snow halted pursuit as villagers welcomed Japanese control. Tokio notes clemency influencing locals returning home. Liu seeks relief from post but is denied amid questions of competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnon
Pekin
Liu Kon Yi
Liang Kang
Li Hung Chang
Intong
Kung-Wa-Sai
Haitichong
Juaining
Central News
Tokio
Nodseu
Manchuria
Liu Kun Yi
Delevan House Burns in Albany Political Gathering
A historic Albany hostelry known as the Delevan House was destroyed during a Sunday night political conference. Guests leaped from windows and many are feared dead or seriously injured. several bodies believed buried in the ruins.
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Albany
N. Y
H. A. Toakes
National Cash Register
Dayton, C
Alcohol in the Arts Free Tax Battle Moves Forward
Washington reports that advocates of free alcohol entry for arts use plan to press for an appropriation to enforce the tariff provision. Treasury officials hesitate to regulate while internal revenue officials warn of possible violations, with Senator Hoar leading a push to pass funding or face court action. Minister Hengelmuller arrives in Washington with family, seasoned in diplomacy and farming, noting Austria-Hungary’s agricultural depression. Ex-Secretary Foster departs for China as adviser to Chinese peace plenipotentiaries, selected for his deep knowledge of Chinese matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Hoar
Hengelmuler
Austria-Hungary
M. de Hengelmuller
Arlington
Hengelmuller
Legation
Brazil
Servia
United States
China
Japan
Foster
Fire at Louisville wrecks several Main Street stores
A late night blaze on Main Street in Louisville gutted Stucky Brent J. H. Quast and Bliss stores and damaged Gerst Co. Losses approach 300 000 with Bliss likely 50 000 and Quast around 40 000. Fire chief Joseph Hughes is in critical condition after exposure and cold. Nearby Portland shoe house proprietor John J. Patton is under arrest in Portland for swindle using bad checks.
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Losas
Louisvville
Main Street
Maj
Hughes
Sixth
Fifth Street
Stucky, Brent & Co
Sixth Street
Main and
Water
J. H. Quast & Co
West Main Street
J. M
Norton &Co
Cece
Leamirndl.'s
Bliss & Co
Gerst & Co
Joseph Hughes
Engine Co
Kansas City, Mo
John J. Patton
Portland
Ore
First National Bank
Seattle
Wash
Patton
Two Firemen Die in West Twenty-Fourth Street Fire
Battalion Chief James Bresnan and Assistant Foreman John Rooney perished fighting a blaze at Cassiday's Sons & Co. gas and electric fixture works on West Twenty-fourth Street. A collapsing fifth floor trapped them beneath machinery as flames spread. six engines responded but bodies remained under debris until the fire was finally controlled. The six-story building housed Cassiday & Sons with furniture dealer Horner & Co occupying the second floor. loss is estimated at $50,000.
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New York
James Bresnan
John L. Rooney
Cassiday’s Sons & Co
West Twenty-fourth Street
Bresnan
Engine Company No. 12
Brennan
Rooney
Brassford Alley
East Eleventh Street
West Twenty-third Street
Twenty-third
Twenty-fourth Street
H. B. Horner & Co
Cassidy & Sons
Various National and International News Tidbits
National Bank of Commerce in New York doubts Carter's defalcation exceeds 30000 dollars. Telephonic links connect Henderson Kentucky to Athens Georgia. Dora Williams locked her children indoors leading to house and child deaths by fire. Dreyfus petitioning for a new trial set for Monday. A two headed calf reported in Crawford county Ohio. Gear progresses toward congressional duties. Bank of Madisonville to liquidate due to cashier illness with dividends expected. Dr Booth of Crestline Ohio in infirmary after fortune loss. Dautry brothers arrested for murder at Palais Royal with bomb materials found. British steamer Oxford collides with Marie Louise causing sinking and five deaths. Archie Love of Brazil Indiana ingests lye thinking it was tea. Berlin holidays show reduced street revelry and scarce police records.
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National Bank of Commerce
New York
Carter
Henderson
Hopkinsville
Springfield
Tenn
Gallatin
Athens
Rome
Dora Williams
Paris
Dreyfus
Crawford County
Martin Spade
Gear
Iowa
Bank of
Madisonville
Booth
Crestline
Dautry
Mme. Charles
Palais Royal
Oxford
Palermo
Gibraltar
Marie Louise
Archie Love
Brazil Ind
Christmas Horror in Oregon Town Leaves Dozens Dead
Obscure Oregon town Silver Lake reports a Christmas Eve disaster at a Christmas tree festival hall. Forty-one killed and sixteen injured as a lamp toppled, fire spread, and exits failed amid a panic. News traveled from Silver Lake by stage. town remains in shock.
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Oregon
Krnamath Farms
Ore
Silver Lake
Lake County
Christmas Brothers’ Hall
Christman Bros
Market summaries across flour, grain and livestock
Cincinnati and other markets show flour prices and grain quotes for spring and winter patent flour, rye, oats, corn and wheat. Cattle and veal calf bids remain strong with varied ranges, while hops and sheep markets reflect mixed demand and price points.
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Baltimore
Christmas and Seasonal Verses from an Old Notebook
A mosaic of poems and verses about Christmas, home, and neighbors. Readings include a mistletoe scene, a shipbound love poem, a Christmas hymn for peace, Grandma’s Christmas Eve memories, a neighborly reflection, and affectionate vignettes of family and holiday cheer.
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Hollyhead
Hopsox
M. F. Rossman
Hudson Riversional Bank
Sher- Harvey
Rossman
Piarrspurrs
Daniel Finley
Clinton
Gov. Flower
Finley
Ireland
Srminehan
Ala
Chero‘kee County
Center
Fred Long
Aline
Long
Willie Winton
Sec“Ng
Eddie Gray
Sdeford
The
Post
Exoxville
John W. Ramsey
Southern Railway
John Fitzgerald
Linco
Neb
Irish National League of America
Idaho
Boiss City
Ida
Alfred Boff
Boise City National Bank
Wells, Fargo & ‘Co
Delevan
Jeffrenson City
Stevens
St. Louis
Hannibal & St. Joe
Stephens
Fr. Dopags
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Brooklyn
N.Y
Centennial Baptist Church
Adelphi Street
Talmage
Guano Raps
Mich
New Argo
Pamag
Ottiging
Euratra
Charles Coble
Louisville
James B. Bresnan
Caasiday’s Sons & Co
Exotisu
Ind
Walter Robertson
Grantsburg
Taswell
Pittsnane
Kas
Frederick Truester
Pittsburg
Triester
Tron
Champion, Mich
Champion
Northern
Bioko
Toledo
West
Prrramsen
Burrat
Ponshanse
K. H
Trath
Earth
Keven Becker
Ham
Santa Claus
Ana Hoture
Tee
Shaheen
J. G. Maurer
Lady
Ceee
Ana
Mike Sheartt
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