Rio disaster bodies recovered as rescue lags in rain
United States consul Wildman and his family are feared lost after the Rio de Janeiro wreck. By 7 am seven bodies had been recovered and identified, including Mrs. Wakefield of Oakland and Miss Dohrmann, ship stewardess, with others, while four Chinese victims remain. Investigation to blame Capt Ward and other officers begins Monday.
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Rio
Capt. Ward
Grainger Shherwin
Pacific Mail
Ward
Jordan
Revised list of dead and missing aboard ship names 128
A revised roster lists 128 dead or missing aboard the vessel with 30 named cabin passengers including Mr and Mrs Rounseville Wildman and others from Oakland Denver Yokohama and Honolulu. Steerage passengers include numerous Japanese and Chinese travelers and 42 Chinese crew members are named among officers and crew led by Captain William Ward.
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Rounseville Wildman
S. Wakefield
Naomi . Wakefield
Oakland
Cal
W. A. Woodworth
Denver
W.A. Henshall
Honolulu
S. R. Jehu
Okawahara
Yokohama
Leong Chung
Angelo Gussino
Spreckelsville
Hawaii
Charles ©. Jacox
A. W. Dodd
Butte
Mont
H. C. Mathson
Charles Dowdall
Santa Barbara
A. Hart
H. E Seymour
Manila
Harry Guan
Petaluma
Takota
Sagura
Storm Devastates New Caledonia Across Jan
The Warrir oo reports a hurricane struck New Caledonia from January 22 to 27. Towns suffered serious damage railways were destroyed farms flooded and three vessels were blown ashore on the east coast.
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Vancouver
B. C
Warrir‘oo
New Caledonia
Life of Wildman, Diplomat and Newspaper Man
Washington reports on Rounseville Wildman born 1804 in Batavia New York. He edited the Statesman Boise City and Overland Monthly San Francisco before serving as consul in Singapore and Hong Kong later elevated to consul general. He was involved with Aguinaldo and Dewey before deteriorating relations amid arms deals and communication gaps during the war era. His wife was Aretitia Aldridge of San Francisco.
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Boise City
Idaho
Harrison
Singapore
Germany
Borneo
Straits Settlements
Overland Monthly
San Francisco
Ong Kong
Wildman
Aguinaldo
Dewey
China
Hong- Kong
Hong- Kong-Manila Cable, and Dispatches Had To Be Sent By Boat To Hong-Kong
Aretitia Aldridge
Batavia
N. Fy
San Francisco Freight Clerk Refutes Captain Ward Cabins Claim
Freight clerk Engelhart challenges a claim that Captain Ward locked himself in his cabin. He says Ward was on the bridge, tying the whistle rope to the rail to keep it blowing while the ship sank rapidly, leaving no time for the captain to reach the cabin.
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San Francisco
Engelhart
Ward
Rio Janeiro Sunk After Roaring Run Of Calamities
The Rio Janeiro sank off a rock pinnacle near San Francisco after two collisions and multiple misfortunes. The ship’s loss is estimated at 200000 to 900000 dollars with 400000 dollars insured. cargo value 150000 to 200000 dollars. Previous incidents include collisions in Hong Kong harbor and Japan shoreings.
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San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Bombay
Hong Kong
South Kagoshima
Japan
Honolulu
Yokohama
Butte Doctor Dies in Rio Disaster on Honolulu Trip
Butte Montana February 23 Dr W E Dodd one of the Rio Janeiro disaster victims had gone to Honolulu to marry a young woman he met on a pleasure trip a year ago It is believed she was with him on the return voyage Dr Dodd was accompanied by his brother a widower of this city
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Butte
Mont
W. E. Dodd
Rio Janeiro
Honolulu
Forestry Board Bill and County Courthouse Question Passes
The senate on Saturday passed the house bill creating a department of forestry with a state board to be appointed by the governor. It authorizes Putnam county to hold a courthouse election and requires express companies to deliver within cities over 400. It also passes Lsurrier's bill on bakery sanitation banning domestic animals except cats.
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Senate
Department of Forestry
Ester
Putnam County
Lsurrier
Quarantine Lifted at Workhouse After Smallpox Scan
After a ten day overtime, the small pox quarantine ended at the workhouse on Saturday as 37 men and one woman were released. One inmate’s term expired February 13 with most having served beyond term. only two prisoners remained and the average stayed about one and a half. Dr. Ridpath checked all inmates and found them in good health.
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Ridpath
Murderer Duncan Dead in Norwood Home
John O. Duncan, who killed his mistress Mary Cole in Norwood while confined at a state mental hospital, died at his son's home after being moved from the asylum days earlier. The report notes his removal from the insane hospital recently.
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Mary Cole
Jcn O. Duncan
Norwood
Peane Asylum
Declared insane Bessie Anderson noted in court record
Bessie Anderson, a well known police character and morphine user, was declared insane on Saturday. The ruling aligns with dispensary physicians recent claim that opiate reform requires asylum confinement. Witnesses included a dispensary physician.
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Bessie Anderson
The Sun Establishes Temporary Office in Denison Hotel
The Sun sets up a temporary business office at 109 E Ohio Street in the Denison hotel building where patrons will receive prompt attention.
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the Sun
Ohio St
Denison Hotel
Corporations Dominate Legislature With Key Victories
For two weeks the Senate saw strong corporate influence with passing of the railroad consolidation bill and Thompson tax dodging measure. A favorable report backed Joss's street railway capital stock bill while opposition grew to boiler water alarms and steamboat condemnations. Law firms fear a proposed attorney lien on settled cases, risking fees if settlements occur without attorney knowledge.
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Senate
Joss
Senator Wood
Billion Dollar Steel Trust Begins With New Jersey Incorporation
In Jersey City Universal Steel Co is recorded with capital of 300 000 and broad powers to run iron and steel business worldwide. Court officials note the charter allows acquiring assets and increasing capital. Wall Street figures hint at a planned global steel trust.
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New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Universal Steel Company
Steel Trust
Universal Company
Gary
National Steel Company
Cromwell
Wall-st
England
Death Penalty Favored for Criminal Assailants of Women
Before adjournment two bills were introduced proposing life imprisonment or hanging for criminal assault on women. Kirkman and Mc Carty sponsored the measures inspired by a brutal attack on Miss Carter of Irvington. Kirkman argued the law could reduce lynching by ensuring a jury could impose the death penalty.
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Kirkman
Miss Carter
Irv
Ington
Burns Bill Seeks to Curb Trusts With Stock Ownership Rule
Senator Burns announces bill No 213 to let two thirds of a corporation s stockholders buy stock in another, easing cross ownership and limiting wheel trusts. Advocates say the measure would have blocked a 7 per cent wheel price rise ten years ago and aid Indiana firms in branching into other states.
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Burns
Wheel Trust
Studebaker Company
Parry Manufacturing Company
Indiana
Trust to Create 20 Percent Returns in Carriage Monopoly
Cooper and Young of Meridian stables propose a $200,000 to $300,000 carriage monopoly uniting Woods Meridian Club Irwin and Bird stables with Indianapolis transfer. undertakers and investors to fund controlling shares. Plan to restore high funeral carriage rates, pay 15 to 20 percent dividends, push small liverymen out, and potentially involve city council if prices rise.
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Indianapolis Transfer Company
Irwin
Combine
Cooper
House session opens with threatened door locking
Saturday morning session of the house faced heavy absences as 67 members appeared for a bare quorum. The speaker warned he would lock the doors to keep members in and multiple calls were made for Whitcomb, Bonham, and James from the southern reformatory investigating committee.
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Whitcomb
Bonham
James
Southern Reformatory Investigating Committee
Attorney Seeks New Trial Over Passenger Damages
Attorney S. O. Pickens for the Pennsylvania railroad asked Saturday for a new trial in the Minnie Allen case where she won $1,200 against the I. and W. for being put off a train. He claimed Spahr misrepresented and argued that officials ride on passes, while Judge Carter called that claim broad and noted not all judges ride on passes.
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S. O. Pickens
Pennsylvania Railroad
Minnie Allen
Spahr
Carter
Weather outlook for Indianapolis region this weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 6 p m February 24 calls for cold cloudy or partly cloudy weather. Temperatures at 7 am and noon are given with a 7 pm estimate. The item includes local business notes and miscellaneous classified lines.
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Indianapolis
Durbin Recommends Indiana Cash for St Louis Fair Exhibit
Gov. Durbin sent a message to the house warning that Indiana must raise funds for a St Louis fair exhibit. He urged timely appropriation ahead of 1903 deadlines, noting no Republican leaders were asked to draft a bill though one is expected next week. The message mentions money appropriations tied to an Indian exhibit.
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Gov. Durbin
Attorney William Bosson Slips Toward Fatal Illness
William Bosson an attorney with inflammatory rheumatism worsened Friday night and did not rally Saturday his family alarmed. William June’s relatives reported a slight improvement Saturday but said recovery is unlikely.
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William Bosson
William June
Signature on all boxes of Laxative Bromo Quinine
The text notes that the signature of E. W. Grove appears on every genuine box of Laxative Bromo Quinine. This branding detail emphasizes authenticity for consumers.
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E. W. Grove
Jail Fire Kills Two Negroes in Tifton Georgia
Two black workers jailed after a street fight were burned alive when the town jail was set ablaze by unknown assailants. In Augusta a new trial effort seeks to spare five death row inmates in Screven County, citing letters to a minister from the accused.
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Screven
Sherix ‘Thompson
Screven County
Marriage planned under mob pressure at Tagegart Creek
At Tagegart Creek in Middlesboro Kentucky Thomas Jennings white man took out a license to wed Emma Jones a Black woman. A mob drove him from the neighborhood and Will Jennings brother of the groom says the couple will go to Ohio to marry.
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Middlesboro
Tagegart’s Creek
Thomas Jennings
Emma Jones
Will Jennings
Ohio
McGregor Sees Board of Charities Proposals as Futile
Marion County faces ongoing friction as the county board of charities releases another report on workhouse conditions. Commissioner McGregor criticizes plans to feed prisoners in cells and replace tubs with showers, estimating 100000 dollars to set up a clothing and shoe plant. He notes the short average inmate sentence of under 50 days limits any training value.
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County Board of Charities
McGregor
Reapportionment Bill Advances After Party Line Vote
In the house on Saturday morning the Osborne reapportionment bill faced committee reports. Democrats backed a minority postponement while Republicans supported the bill. Seifers urged crossing party lines to support the minority report. The motion to table failed 48 to 21, and the bill moved to engrossment.
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House
Osborne
Seifers
Man Fined for Disturbing Religious Meeting in Court
Walter Gibson was fined in criminal court for disturbing a religious meeting at Twenty second and Yandessrs. He appealed from Squire Stout's court where a $5 fine was imposed. Witnesses said the incident involved a lad who was kicked when removed. Rev J R Dickard of 1929 College ave testified the boy whistled and hissed.
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Walter Gibson
Squire Stout
Frank Neal
J. R- Dickard
College-ave
Pate Accuses Warden as Indiana Probe Reveals Misuse
Jeffersonville reformatory investigation exposes alleged improper payments from guards’ funds for warden Hert’s residence and private items. Witness John Pate testifies to 18 percent inventory duties, bills for cut glass and furniture, and library fund withdrawals amid charges of personal spending and lack of separate accounts.
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Pate
Chicago
Mhoney
Hert
Patton
Eithes
Cincinnati
Jhert
State Bank of
Indiana
Miert
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Ardess
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Ily
John Rooney
U.S
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Englehardt
Pacific
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Washington
Syracuse University
the Statesman
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STAID
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Insane Hospital
MR. Corporation
the Sun’s
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Wall St
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Big Steel Trust
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Democrat
Cooper & Young
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Minnie
Allen
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G. E. Worth
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Board OF Charities
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John Pate
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