Five hundred perish in Ben Slocum steamer disaster
New York June 15 Five hundred and twenty six people mostly children perish in the burning of the excursion steamer Ben Slocum near Hell Gate East River during a Santis School excursion. The vessel was moving upriver toward the Long Island Sound when fire broke out on the upper deck. Passengers leaped into the water as flames spread, boats rushed to the scene, and the captain maneuvered toward shore.
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Ben Slocum
Hell Gate
East River
Santis
St. Mark’s German Lutheran
Fone
Long ‘Island Sound
Brother Island
Night Sea Battle Report for Japanese Transports
A chaotic sea clash reported as three cruisers pursued Japanese transports after leaving Viad ivestock Harbor. A burning ship was beached and sunk, with 2,000 passengers aboard. Captain Van Schaik of the Slocum claimed 982 tickets sold. fire origin blamed on forward boilers. Pastor Haas described the excursion as deadly as residents and 500 police remained on scene. The number of unidentified bodies and conditions remained unclear amid ongoing naval actions off Ta Shima and in the Corean Straits.
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Slocum
Haas
Wiadivestock
London
Jame
Central News
Tokio
Ta Shima Isiad
Corean Straits
Mart, Schaffner & Marx Varsity Outing Coat Ad
An old newspaper ad touts a single breasted outing coat from Mart Schaffner and Marx. It highlights the garment as exceptionally sapid and attractive, urging readers to shop for a stylish, durable piece.
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Schaffner & Marx
Demand New Coal Rates Loom From ICC Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into anthracite coal freight rates suggests a demand for rate reductions. New York July 1 Herald reports findings show current rates are too high. Medford Mass June 15 Tafts College commencement honors Navy officer William Mandy and Julia Wied Howe mentioned. Nashville June 15 Veterans’ event at Centennial Park with Masonic rites and Sen. Carmack noted.
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the Herald
Interstate Commerce Commission
Medford
Mass
Tafts College
Navy
Willas
Mandy A Fay
Julia Wied Howe
Nashville
Tenn
United
Veterans’ Re
Centennial Park
Masonic Rand
Siaine
Carmack
Child tied to heavy stone staged by suspect
An alibi claims a man staged a grim scene by tying a child to a heavy stone, using a prepared setup to mislead investigators. The event is linked to a Douglas area inquiry, with authorities seeking further details and potential witnesses.
Russian Squadron Sighted Near Japanese Waters
Nagasaki reports a Russian squadron sighted off Taku Shima and Yaifa Quichi Ken with firing sounds heard near Oki Island yesterday.
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Nagasaki
Taku Shima Ken
Yaifia Quichi Ken
Oki Island
Port Arthur Harbor Reopens After Clearing Obstructions
Tokio reports Port Arthur harbor entrance cleared and open to ships. The Russian protected cruiser Novik briefly steamed out, engaging the Japanese blockading fleet as observers noted the turn in the harbor situation.
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Tokio
Port Artific
Novik
Japanese Transports Narrow Escape in Corean Strait
Tokio June 1 report states the Japanese cruiser Niitaka engaged the Viativostock squadron off Tau Island in the Corean Strait. Japanese transports Ugo and Fuyo evaded pursuing Russian vessels and reached safety with eighteen transports still ashore or escaping.
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Tokio
Niitaka
Tau Island
Corean Strait
Ugo
Fuyo
Unclear Recognition Mention From St Petersburg Report
Fragmentary text from St Petersburg dated June 15 hints at a confirmed status but missing key details. The note references a letting and an indeterminate event, with garbled lines obscuring names, dates, or outcomes.
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St. Petersburg
Russians Satisfied With the Conditions Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a June 13 reading service or magazine entry mentioning Russian satisfaction, references to world events, a conference, and Japan lags, with scrambled names and unclear specifics. The readable elements point to a wartime or international affairs snapshot lacking clear dates, places, or actions.
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The
Varyedchik
Reading Service
Iheevigwitgr Theogemr
Grrives
Vianvastee Ee
Tragic death of Mrs Helen M Wood at train arrival
At Northwestern railway station Chicago on June 15 friends and relatives greeted Mrs Helen M Wood returning from Calmia to find her dead in her berth before the train reached its destination. She was about 70 years old and had been with Alonzo W Carte.
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Chicago
Northwestern Railway Station
Helen M. Wood
Calmia
Alonzo W. Carte
Dakota Business College Summer School Offers Ambitions
Fragmented OCR reads about a summer school program at Dakota Business College offering opportunities for young men. The text mentions annual numbers, careers, and future plans but is largely garbled with uncertain names and phrases.
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