Blairmore Sinks After Sudden Harbor Disaster
The Blairmore, a British vessel anchored near Mission Bay, capsized in a violent squall and flood tide. Fifteen sailors fell into the water, six confined in the hold, and rescuers failed to reach them before the ship sank rapidly. Captain Caw and crew attempted to save lives but only a few were saved as air released from the hold forced water high, and heavy debris hindered access.
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Sax Praxceco
Blairmore
Mission hay
Union iron works
coven fathoma
eailor
Thomas Ludwig
Henry Clark
handa
Newcastla
Biarmore
Union Iron Worka
Caw
key
San Francisco
Blairmora
Active
Marshall
Alert
Brokaw
Rockaway
Lucky
Dickie
tenat
atijlachsance
Daw
Jack
Rennebaum
Lynatrand
theatern
Watson
Vessel sinks after hole cut in hull and ballast weight cited
The report notes cutting a side hole allowed air to escape and doomed the vessel. Underwriters will review this act. Ballast of 350 tons and about fifty tons of other dead weight masked 400 tons total. Tides and wind drove the vessel over. no unusual listing tendency observed previously.
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Newcastle
jess
Democratic Convention Platform Favors Revenue Tariff
The Democratic state convention of Pontnasp Oregon met at 11 this morning electing temporary officers and forming committees. The majority platform report endorsed a tariff for revenue only and the 16 to 1 silver ratio, while the minority backed the 1892 national platform. The platform was adopted 152 to 91 after three hours of debate. Separately, the California case voided a 396000 bond issue for Los Angeles due to a New York payable provision, the court ruling the city treasurer would have to handle funds in New York, a procedure not contemplated by the city charter.
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Pontnasp
committee on platform
majonry
New York
San Frincisco
supreme court
egal
honda
Los Angeles
Fresno scandal sparks rewards and lawsuits against papers
In Fresno an outspoken pulpit remark on local girls provoked indignation and a push to retract. Rev J T Johnson left town after pressure, while lawsuits followed in the US circuit court seeking 25000 damages from the Fresno Republican Post and Daily Expositor publishers A B Butler and Hugh Hume, with litigation spreading to San Angeles.
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Los Angeses
Fresno
J. T. Johnson
Johnson
rom
San Angeles
United States
A Kern City Marshal Vanishes and Shortfall Traced
Kern City marshal Ed Hageman disappeared after claiming a San Francisco trip. Books show he collected 1050 in taxes and licenses since the last report, funds missing. Trustees meet to declare vacancy and pursue bondsmen as a city election nears. A San Diego homicide description matches his appearance closely.
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Kern City
Baxensermetn
Ed Hageman
hera
San Francisco
Hageman
nan
San Diego
D. Mellon
dageman
From China and Japan Beside the Plagues Appear
The Pacific Mau Steamship Rio de Janeiro arrived from China and Japan showing a dilapidated condition after refueling at Honolulu. News from Yokohama reports temporary repairs, while Hong Kong is infected and quarantine is strict. Cholera and smallpox appear with the Black Plague, and Japan uses modern methods yielding lower death rates than China.
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San Francisco
Mau
Rio de Janeiro
China
Japan
Honolulu
Rip
Yokohama
Orient
Hong Fong
Viadivostock
Korea
kingdom of the Mikado
Guilty Of Forgery In Money Order Case
Greteve Braunschweiger was found guilty of forging his nephew's name to a fifty dollar money order. The defense claimed he regularly receives quarterly money orders from an inheritance and that, in a drunken Stockton spree, he opened a nephew's letter and forged the name to cash the order. Sentencing is set for Monday.
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Greteve BR. L. Braunschweiger
United States
Braunachweiger
Stockton
Henry Fitch Dies by Self Inflicted Wound at Capitol Hill
Henry Fitch, 67, brother of George K. Fitch and former proprietor of the Bulletin and the Call, shot himself at his Capitol Hill home after six weeks of severe headaches. His death is attributed to temporary mental disturbance. Born in bio, Fitch was a man of considerable means.
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George K. Fitch
citi
Wasuixerox
Henry Fitch
the
Bulletin
Call
Capitol Hill
paing
itig
Valley Railroad aims to raise 6 million for completion
Trustees of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad appoint eight committees to report methods to raise 6,000,000 funds for completing the line from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Plan includes Stockton to Oakland segment and Oakland to San Francisco ferry costs estimated at 3.5 million each. Bond issue favored. James Mong named traffic manager, to assume duties in May.
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San Francisco
Sant
Stockton
Oakland
bonda
James Mong
Travers Anniversary Opens Town Founding Celebration
Travers in this county held its twelfth annual celebration of the town founding with a picnic speeches music games and a rabbit drive in which about four thousand jackrabbits were reported killed. The festivities closed with a grand ball and a Valley Railroad petition for a city franchise was referred to committees. Americans Well Treated. Athens notes royal family Greek relations at Oifupie games with bicycle races and a fencing contest. The Americans are gratified by Greek generosity. McKinley endorsement discussed by California Army and Navy Republican League with Kinley named as presidential candidate.
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Visaria
Travers
The
Valley Railroad
Athens
Servia
evante
yacea
eLooting sonteste
Flanley
McKinley Inderssd
Gax Faascisco
Army and Navy Republican League of California tolay
Kinley
league
New Mexico Statehood Favored by House Committee
The House Committee on Territories voted to report favorably the New Mexico statehood bill and defer action on Arizona. The split was narrow, deciding to place New Mexico’s admission before the full house for a vote amid Arizona fate considerations. Also noted is the California Baseball League’s launch in San Francisco and plans for strong play in national baseball circles.
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House
Wastixeron
house committee on territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Baseball League
San Francisco
California Baseball League
U. W. Grand Lodge Adopts Subordinate Measures
In San Francisco the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen passed key measures affecting subordinate lodges. A referendum to submit all constitution amendments to subordinate lodges was adopted. The officers’ annual election date shifts from November to May, and another change moves the election to the last day of the annual session.
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San Francisco
grand Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Editor Waylaid in Dayton Leader Printing Office
A Dayton Leader editor, A. M. Brown, was waylaid last night while entering his yard. Two unknown men fired five shots, two hitting his leg and one his back, which is described as dangerous. The printing office was broken into previously, with large type scattered through town. Suspects are believed to be members of a political ring Brown has criticized in his paper.
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A. M. Brown
the
Dayton Leader
Marceau Divorce Case May Be Compromised
Report from San Francisco says Colonel Marceau will withdraw his charge of infidelity and Mrs Marceau will concede for a divorce on other grounds. The primary contest shifts to custody of their son as the key issue.
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Marceau
San Francisco
Col
Mre
Powder Explosion Kills Seven at Pioneer Dam Site
A premature blast at the Pioneer Powder Dam four miles from Osnes causes seven deaths and multiple injuries. Workers were loading a blast when the explosion threw three helpers 460 feet onto the riverbank. Wounded and dead were brought to Osnes, with doctors rushing to the scene. Names of the dead include Dan Morena Ogden, Woreman, and George Weaver, among others. several Provo residents were injured.
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Pioneer Powder Dam Company
Dan Moreau
Richay
hoapital
Dan Morena
Ogden
Kirkman
George Weaver
Nate Kempton
Pro
Cuba Cuba Cuba Turpie speech sparks Cuban war talk in Senate
Resolution for Inquiry Into Recent Bond Issues to Be Taken Up Tuesday. Senator Turpie’s Cuba speech filled the senate with vivid remarks and satire aimed at Sherman and Lodge. He described Cuba’s war conditions, raiding, and social order as shown by country stores, and mocked diplomatic figures. The session closed after debate on Indian commissioners and a plan to reorganize the Northern Pacific Railroad, with adjournment at six.
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Turpia
Cuba
senate
Cuban
Purple
Sherman
Lodge
Turpie
Weyler
Turpio
praes
menstor
Spain
ades
cenatora
Turpis
Dupuy de Lime
Massachusetta Gredge
ingo edoal
Br. Turple
Guts
at & o
Santa Barbara
Cal
Yakima Indiana
Washington
Hoar
Hosleo
Deniels
Virginia
Pettigrew
Cannon
Utah
Jones
Arkangag
Indian territory
Peffer
Hill
Mitchell
Oregon
Northern Pacific Railrad Company
Move to adopt metric system faces stiff votes in committee
House session recounts a heated struggle over adopting the metric system for weights and measures. After an initial majority vote of 70, opponents pushed back, and the proposal was recommitted 12 to 9. Debate included references to pilots lobbyists, and remarks about Grover Cleveland era politics. The agriculture committee conference report was adopted before 5:20 p.m. adjournment.
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Payne
Simpkins
Magenchusette
Minnor
Wyoming
Cummings
New York
bis
Chamberlain
commissioner of navigation
Grover Cleveland
Arizona
Hughes
Grover Develand
Washington
Wadsworth
committee on agriculture
Natives Well Armed in Matabele Rebellion Fight
April 8 report from Shiloh district details Captain Gifford's force repelling Matabele attack. Natives were heavily armed, possibly led by King Lobengula or his son, with about 100 killed. Gifford’s position held. two troopers and a few natives died. Reinforcements arrive to continue destroying fortified enclosures. Cecil Rhodes sick with fever in Salisbury.
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Gafford
kranla
Shiloh
Lobengula
Gilford
Guileford
Jose
Gifford
Argue
Selisbury
Matabeleland
Cecil Rhodes
Directors elected at Southern Pacific stockholders meeting
San Francisco April 8 directors for the ensuing year were elected: G P Hatington Thomas B Stillman H J Tetington Charles F Jrocker Russell J Wilson George Jrocker Thomas B Wabbard Charles J Lathrop J Stube N T Smith. The meeting was harmonious with no opposition. Mrs Jane Stanford voted for the ticket. The annual report by Mahl was not presented. Indian killed in Madera County and Chicago Fire cause damage. details noted.
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Southern Pacific Stockholders
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
G. P. Hatington
Thomas B. Stillman
detington
Charles F. Jrocker
Russell J. Wilson
George Jrocker
Thomas B. Wabbard
Charles 3. Lathrop
Stube
N. T. Smith
Jane Stanfords
Agmeas
anouyl
Mahl
Sgares
Houston
Texas
Gentral
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
ite socirety
directora
officara
Anglo Egyptian advance near Dongola devastates Soudan front
Reports from the front describe preparations for a long campaign as Khalifa allies muster 50 000 troops in the Soudan. Akasheh fortifications rise while rail and river routes push troops toward Wadyhalla and Ondurman, with telegraph cuts signaling intensified operations and growing anxiety among observers. In Kansas, a separate case details Charles Lamborn and Annie Lamborn confessing to aiding in their father’s murder with Thomas Davenport, the alleged lover, implicated as the actual killer.
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Associated Press
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Niegaa
Dongola
Wadyhalia
Soudon
Wala
British intelligence department
Mecca
Soudan
st Omdurman
yerton
Fashads
Daraur
Carsia
Sharifowm
Danga
Khalifa
shiek
Aqsoum
Egypt
Wodghella
Akisheh
Wadyhalla
nehevad
Akashel
Akashen
Collings
Akasheh
BICYCLES AS BAGGAGE IN NEW YORK
Auany April 8 bicycle baggage bill passes with one dissenting vote in the assembly and AG 404 in the senate. Bicycles declared baggage to be transported by railroad corporations with passenger liability. no crate required. limit of one bicycle per person. Senate also approves a ban on sparring exhibitions by organized athletic clubs. court house rebuilds progress rapidly.
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New York
Auany
N.Y
senate
4 rail rod corporation
assembly
Mass Republican Convention Opens In Exposition House
Massachusetts Republicans meet at the Exposition building with George H Williams named temporary chair. Credentials and order of business are set, with a recess until 5, then again until 7:30. Contested credential reports on Sealisnamab county, murder suicide case in Medford, and other items follow as news wires note.
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Permany, Or
Steel
state Central committee
United States
George H. Williams
oheumas
Williams
emt
Republicas party
maade
Gensral Willams
HEskin
Lune county
Totelock
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