Portland Boston Sinks 142 Lost in Blizzard Disaster
A Boston area storm toll rises with 142 lives feared lost aboard the Portland Boston steamer. The wreckage off Cape Cod shows limited recoveries as captains and officials debate responsibility while fears grow for vessels Gate City and Pentagoet amid widespread New England blizzard wrecks.
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Cast Up by the Sea Near Chatham Port Portland Victims
Twelve dead bodies washed ashore between Highland Light and Nauset life-saving station, most with life-preservers bearing the name Portland. A clothed woman with no preserver, aged about 50, wore a gold ring, watch and chain, a diamond pin, watch stopped at 9:19. Two more women found northward with initial rings and Forget me not inscription. A distress signal of burning torches ten miles seaward observed Monday night. Coroner and life-saving crews search Truro and Provincetown for identification as more bodies arrive.
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Typhoid Deaths Exaggerated By State Health Board
Indiana’s typhoid death figures are challenged from a 16th annual State Health Board report submitted to the governor. The board suggests deaths may be double the official 15,835, citing germ disease counts and calls for improved sanitation, with notes on tuberculosis care and pauper consumptives.
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Extra session likely over Philippine treaty debate
Washington reports Senator Foraker predicts an extra session to finish work by March. He supports ratifying the treaty with Spain but worries a longer debate if new provisions are added. He favors military administration of the Philippines until next December to assess policy.
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Ohio
Nickums Bid For Perpetual Rights Faces Quash Motion
In federal court Judge Baker semihumorously read the Nickum indictment charging mail fraud over selling territory for perpetual rights. Attorneys argued defects and a hearing set for Saturday could quash the case, potentially freeing Nickum until May.
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Suffering on a Wrecked Schooner Maynard Sumner Off New York
The schooner Maynard Sumner from Maine to New York was lost off the New York coast after dismasting and taking water. Crew of five and Captain Dobbin were rescued by the Mackinaw lifeboat in a perilous, 48 hour ordeal. swollen faces and frostbitten limbs testified to their torment as two tank steamships passed without aid.
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Forty Mortgages Scramble at Recorder's Office
Deputy recorder Franklin reports forty chattel mortgages released on Tuesday. In the past week, six lawsuits have been filed under Justice Clark seeking $325 damages and fees for failures to release satisfied mortgages. Nineteen ordinary mortgages also released Tuesday amid shifts to straight loans and distrust in associations.
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Ferris Must Sell American Brewery or Lose Business
Judge Harvey ruled Wednesday morning in a bitterly contested case over Ferris, John E. Ferris, a waiter, allegedly obligated to sell only American brewing company beer. The brewing firm claimed stockholder Magdalena Maus erected a pumping prison. Damages were set at 91 dollars.
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Adella Keller Divorce Case Opens in Circuit Court
Harry F. Keller sues Adella Keller for divorce in Indianapolis circuit court. Adella did not appear but accepted summons. Keller says her homesickness drove her to insist they return to her mother, she left, and he has not seen her for two years.
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Adella
Jasper's Narrow Escape in Courthouse Elevator
Deputy sheriff John Jasper narrowly escaped serious injury when two prisoners in criminal court pushed the elevator lever and started the car as they were leaving. Jasper fought to reach the door but was dragged back by elevator man Charles Brown, preventing a fatal fall. The prisoners did not attempt to escape.
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Noah Baney
Wm. Short
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Charles Brown
Charity Ball at German House Impresses Society
The German ladies aid society held a highly successful charity ball at the German House on Tuesday night. The club house glowed with lights and decorations as guests wore handsome costumes. The grand march led by Robert Lieber and Miss Metzler opened dancing at 9, with about 13 couples follows by the floor committee. A lavish supper concluded the event at midnight.
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Shot Dead in Chicago Ward Club Clash
In Chicago on November 30 a pistol fight broke out at the Eighteenth ward Republican club between the Berz and Rogers factions. Charles Lattimer was killed and Policeman Mahoney J. W. Landers and John Prince were wounded as Berz supporters controlled the meeting and Rogers members protested the proceedings.
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Stolen horse brushes prompt police to seek owners
Police seek owners for three horse brushes stolen by Harry Brown. Brown, a colored man, was caught returning to the works and received a 60 day imprisonment and a $50 fine. Authorities urge owners to come forward with proof of ownership.
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Plea for 10000 Dollars Over Fatal Buggy Wreck
Tillie Myers administratrix of Henry D. Myers estate sues Scho field Shurmer Teagie of Cleveland Ohio for 10000 damages claiming that a team drawing an oil wagon belonging to the defendants ran away and overturned the buggy killing the deceased.
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Henry D. Myers
Schofield, Shurmer & Teagie
Cleveland
City Life Highlights and Local Incidents
Firemen began receiving full pay with one day off weeklyWednesday Printing pressmen danced at Tomlinson hall Tuesday night a large crowd attended Gov Mount refused to pardon Calvin Nesbit Posey county barber convicted of betraying a girl aged 15 Township trustees reports show 75119 people succored at 37520692 expenditure Woman's missionary social union met in Central christian church all Protestant churches represented Judge Leathers awarded Seyfried and Marshall 250 for suing for receiver for McCartyst Savings and Joan association Ordinance may require nightwatchmen in apartments Overheating furnaces danger Frederick Oehler seeks 20000 from Roman Oehler Union Trust dividend 68810 on 321854 error in Mrs Sarah Perrys death mislabel at Kips home for aged colored women Richard Kay temporarily in charge of Pabst Indianapolis depot shortage made good by him
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McCartyst Savings and Joan Association
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Roman Oehler
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White River Sand Company
Dr Bull cough syrup in use for two centuries
A fragment notes Dr Bull's cough syrup has been in use for two centuries and mentions some families. The readable snippet hints at long-standing medical remedies and domestic use in past generations.
Spain Corrects Course and Pays for War Costs
The Bank of Spain agreed to advance 60 million pesetas to the government to cover evacuation expenses in Cuba and the Philippines. Spaniards feel wronged by the victor yet show restrained indignation and a belief that peace terms were handled liberally by the United States during negotiations.
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Banished for Blue Eyes in Injured Husband Trial
Mrs Fayne Strahan Moore wife of Consul William A Moore of Durban South Africa was banished from court during jury selection on fears she would hypnotize jurors The prosecutor urged exclusion after noting her pronounced blue eyes which were said to be affecting jury candidates and the defense did not oppose the ruling.
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Cravath Records Final Sensations Before Suicide
Pitt Cravath, a Wisconsin politician, reportedly kept notes after taking laudanum. The final entry states he felt unable to write further as sleep overtook him.
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Pitt Cravath
Indianapolis Weather Outlook for Two Days
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending p m on December 1. Colder with occasional showers or flurries of snow planned for Wednesday night and Thursday, warmer on Wednesday evening. Early readings report 7 am temperature at 2 and noon at 30 with 2 pm reading noted.
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Daughter sues father over piano possession dispute
Jessie McClellan, 18, sues her father Ir. M. McClellan for possession of a piano alleged to have been a birthday gift five years ago. Parents separated. she lives with her mother. Father vowed the instrument would not return to the former home, but the girl wants it now for her wedding day.
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Jessie McClellan
Ir. M. McClellan
Mrs Fulbright Letter Conjectures She Is Alive
Mrs Mary E Fulbright who disappeared from 4511 W Michigan Ave last week sent a letter to Supt Quigley stating she is alive and expressing surprise at the disturbance. The letter is postmarked Indianapolis and implies the missing person still exists.
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W. Michigan Sr
Quigley
Indianapolis
Building Inspector Calls for Fire Escape Rule Fix
Building inspector Robinson reports several large apartment houses lack fire escapes. He notes the ordinance has no penalty and is inoperative. The city attorney will be asked to propose a remedy to enforce safety requirements.
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Skating Rink to Stay In Cyclorama Building This Winter
The skating rink in the Cyclorama building will remain through winter as patronage remains strong. The large floor was well filled Tuesday night with skaters learners and spectators all enjoying the event.
Greatest suit sale at Saks & Cos announced
An advertisement proclaims suits from $8.75 to $15.00 at Saks & Cos tomorrow. The notice invites readers to see the third page for full details and mentions Nickhands offer free services at Progress laundry.
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Mrs Siddall Dead Widow of Dr Siddall Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs Melinda A Siddall widow of Dr James P Siddall died at her daughter Mrs Stratford's home 423 EB Louisiana St from paralysis. Born Columbus Indiana 1829 she spent most of life in Indianapolis and was active in women's societies W C T U Woman's Relief Corps Queen Esther and Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by James Siddall Mrs Stratford and sister Mrs E M Crane. Funeral at the house Wednesday at 5 o'clock conducted by Rev C W Tinsley, with burial in Columbus.
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Commissioners Try To Find Proper Men For County Offices
County commissioners say they have not chosen investigators for county offices and do not know when they will. they cite difficulty in finding the proper men for the roles.
Linseed Oil Trust Reform Sought After
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