City of Trenton boiler blast death toll rises in Delaware trip
Philadelphia reports nine confirmed dead and at least nineteen missing after the boiler explosion on the City of Trenton returning from Philadelphia to Trenton. One dozen identified dead include William Nelson James McCormick and Elizabeth Green. Dozens more feared dead or unaccounted, with a rigid inquiry promised to determine cause amid claims the steamer was racing at high speed.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Delaware River
N. J
William Nelson
Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
James McCormick
Wilmington
Del
Elizabeth Green
Wm. Dunn
Arthur R. T. Lansing
Wm. H. Keen
Jessie Stratton
Potter's Field
Irene Wield
Clara Weild
Dora Weild
Wm. Keen
John D. Chew
Camden
Augustus Merkle
Anna Herr
John W. Matthews
Frank Albert
Nellie Ballangtine
Herbert Cross
Marion Ashmead
Elizabeth Gillison
James O’connell
Edna Kinney
Ethel Stokes
Henry Johnson
Hullville
House of Correction
Edna van Schock
Hightstown
Fannie Keen
W. C. Mershon
Morrisville
J. W. Hastings
White Lansing
Clare Connor
E. R. Smith
Elizabeth Lippincott
Sinking of City of Clifton Near Grand Tower
The steamer City of Clifton sank after striking a hidden snag at Seventy-Six landing, with over 80 on board. Passengers panicked, several women fainted, and within minutes the ship settled in eight to nine feet of water. All were rescued four hours later by the steamer City of Chester. the Clifton, nearly new, valued at $51,000.
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St. Louis
St. Louis & Tennessee River Packet Company
City of Clifton
Grand Tower
Ill
City of
Chester
Panic at Swedish church funeral in Chicago
During the funeral for David Lindskog at St. Ansgarius Swedish Episcopal church in Chicago a panic threat loomed as the crowd surged toward the entrance. Pastor Herman Lindskog calmed the congregation and restrained women and children from fleeing, minutes after the service concluded. A loud report and splinters sounded as flooring bent and a crush began.
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Chicago
Ill
David Lindskog
Herman Lindskog
St. Ansgarius Swedish Episcopal Church
James P. Wiley
Crowd Stampede Ends as Floor Collapses After Post Splits
Three policemen tried to restrain a crowd while Pastor Lindskog urged calm. The stampede eased when order was restored. Three women fainted in the crush at the door as a wooden basement post split, causing the floor to sink.
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Pastor Lindskog
Meets With Favor Among Boston Democrats
Boston reporters note strong backers for Josiah Quincy as a gubernatorial candidate. Despite his December refusal and long Europe stay, Boston leaders expect his return to renew pressure for his name at the convention. Rumors tied Gaston withdrawal to a Quincy candidacy, though insiders say they have heard nothing from Quincy himself.
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Boston
Josiah Quincey
Worcester County
Quincy
Europe
Mr. Quincy
Col. Gaston
Sampson Improves in New Hampshire Stay
Burkehaven notes Sunapee breezes aid Admiral Sampson who arrived ill and feeble. He may stay weeks as improvement continues, with locals hopeful of a summer cottage purchase by the lakeside. Rumors of counsel or court hearings are denied while he enjoys veranda days with his wife.
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Burkehaven
N. H
Sampson
Sampson-Schley
Court of Inquiry
Sunapee
W. H. Stayton
New York
Admiral Sampson
Train Wreck Near Fairville Kills One, Injures Twenty-Eight
An accommodation train on the Northern Central railroad derailed near Fairville, ten miles north of Newark, at 6 PM. One man died and 28 were injured including Rev. Dr. Burgess and Mrs Burgess. The train, traveling ~40 mph, jumped a track at a gravel pit, derailing five cars and sending about 150 passengers into the ditch. Medical aid quickly arrived from Sodus and Newark.
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Newark
N. J
Sedus Point
Northern Central Railroad
Fairville
Wm. Mosher
Sodus Point
Howard Tubbs
Elmira
Lake Shore
Libbie Ford
A. Park Burgess
Syracuse
A. P. Burgess
Chester Flagler
Libbie White
A. A. Bradley
Seneca Falls
Elizabeth Todd
Oscar Hasson
Baltimore
Springfield
Mass
Clifton Spring
Ella J. Meagher
C. L. Pierson
Isaac Moore
Joseph Moore
Marian Moore
Doris Moore
Russell Moore
Fred Everetts
Palymira
L. H. Hood
M. N. Wilson
Macedon
Oliver
Sodus
Dr. Burgess
Diving Horses At Revere Beach Prompt Court Action
Boston August 29 The Revere Law and Order league pressed Judge Bosson to prosecute William H ONeill manager of the Point of Pines for a Sunday diversion at Revere beach specifically diving horses The judge ordered a summons and ONeill must answer in court The hearing focused on the diving horses with other beach theatre entertainments not pressed at this time
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Boston
Revere
O'Neill
Bosson
O’neil
League
Revere Beach
Senator Hoar Becomes 75 Amid Active Public Life
Worcester Aug 29 Senator George F Hoar Massachusetts senior U S senator celebrated his 75th birthday in good health and remains active serving a fifth term He has pursued literary work aided Clark University and public duties and will speak at a Salisbury beach Sept 5 Essex club dinner honoring George von L Meyer ambassador to Italy.
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Worcester
U. S
Massachusetts
George F. Hoar
Senate
Clark University
Senator Hoar
Essex Club
Son
George von L. Meyer
Italy
Hotel Cushing
Salisbury Beach
Root Leaves Washington for Southampton Hidden Illness Claims
Secretary Root sails to his summer home in Southampton, Long Island, due to a mild recurrence of a spring illness. General Gillespie, chief of engineers, serves as acting secretary of war under an 1882 act allowing a bureau head to act. Previous acting appointments shifted when officials were away, leading to Gillespie's current designation.
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Washington
Root
Southampton
Long Island
Gillespie
Gen
Miles
Corbin
Gen. Gillespie
Perjury charge in Boston involving Middleboro man Yap
Joe Yap of Middleboro a Chinaman was seized by Deputy Marshal Pickering on perjury allegations. He claimed U S birth after arriving in Newport Virginia in January 22. He said he could not support a son born in the United States leading officials to suspect false statements. Yap held in 1500 dollars and the case set for September 6.
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Boston
Joe Yap
Middleboro
Marshal Pickering
Newport
United States
Tewksbury
Missing Haverhill lawyer Gall sends check tale
Aug 29 report from Haverhill says M H T Gall cashed a check Monday in Lachute Quebec. The check came from Ottawa bank and was drawn on Essex bank, which Gall had no account with. Police believe Gall was in Montreal Sunday and may head to an interior town to reach friends.
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Haverhill
M. H. T. Gall
Lachute
Que
Ottawa
L. P. Rodrigue
Gall
Montreal
Daughters of St. George elect officers in Springfield
The supreme lodge meeting in Springfield has elected officers led by President Mrs. Mary H. Steel of Pittsburg and Vice President Mrs. Sarah Cockson of Scranton Pa. Financial secretary is Mrs. Mattie Setterfield of Columbus Ohio. Recording secretary is Miss Tilly White of Rochester New York.
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Springfield
Supreme Lodge, Daughters of St. George
Mary H. Steel
Pittsburg
Sarah Cockson
Scranton
Mattie Setterfield
Columbus, CO
Tilly White
Rochester
N. Y
Castonita Sutra of a Trusted Trademark Reminder
A historic notice notes the enduring value of a familiar hallmark, cautioning readers to rely on a well known brand that customers have long trusted. The brief item underscores consistency and recognition in consumer goods branding.
Suit Filed Over Alleged Alienation of Husband
Gloucester August 29 Mrs Martin Magnusson sues Maude B Wetherell for 30000 claiming alienation of her husband’s affections. Maude 22 daughter of late Manson L Wetherell and part of prominent local family. Magnusson formerly drove for the Wetherells and left their service last September amid neighborhood scrutiny.
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Gloucester
Martin Magnusson
Wetherells
Miss Maude
Wetherell
Magnusson
Magnussons
M. L. Wetherell
Maude
Magnusson suit against Wetherell heirs reaches $30000
The case features Mrs Magnusson suing for damages as Col William A Pew Jr represents her. Public opinion favors the Wetherells, with townsfolk saying the family has been too democratic with its servants and noting recent developments spur the dispute.
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Sik
William A. Pew, Jr
Magnusson
Wetherells
New York Population Figures Show Slight Female Majority
Census bulletin reports New York state population 7,268,893 with 3,654,114 females and 3,614,780 males. Foreign born make up 26.1 percent while 15 percent are colored. Colored breakdown lists 99,282 black, 7,170 Chinese, 354 Japanese and 5,257 Indians. New York City totals include 1,099,462 native and 1,067,660 native males, 638,045 foreign males, 632,035 foreign born females, and 83,587 colored, including 27,182 negroes and 33,717 colored females.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New York
New York City
OUR MULES
Washington reports from Mr. Stowe describing demand for horses and mules in South Africa. American animals are praised for size and strength, valued by armies and farmers in the Transvaal, while imports from other countries struggle with climate and work needs.
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Washington
State Department
Stowe
U. S
Cape Town
South Africa
Transvaal
Labor union charter granted for Porto Rico branch
The American Federation of Labor with headquarters in Washington has granted the first charter for a general branch of the AFL in Porto Rico. The Porto Rican organization is treated as a state organization.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Porto Rico
Advertisers Notified They Saw Courier Ad
A concise notice informs advertisers that their advertisement was seen in the Courier, confirming receipt and placement.
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The
Courier
Witnesses Ordered Home From Schley Court Inquiry
Ensigns Cronan Halligan Marble Macy and others on Asiatic station are ordered home as witnesses for the Schley court of inquiry. Ensign Bowers and Woodward also sent home. Gustaf E. C. Claeson sought as a potential witness, with limited response from Sweden. Claeson enlisted in Boston and was discharged in New York in 1899.
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Washington
W. P. Cronan
J. Halligan, Jr
R. N. Marble, Jr
U. S. Macy
Schley
Macey
Atlanta
Asiatic
J. T. Bowers
Ranger
C. H. Woodward
Isla del Luzon
Schley Court of Inquiry
Gustaf E. C. Claeson
Claeson
Texas
Santiago
Gertrude Swanson
Torggaten
Torlhatten
Sweden
Boston
Vermont
New York
Jockey Charles Hodges Killed in Mino Stable Race
In Carbondale Illinois on August 29 Charles Hodges a Vienna jockey riding Mino owned by Jack West of Poplar Bluff Missouri was killed with the horse in a half mile Anna race. The five horse field neared the wire when Mino fell breaking the jockeys neck and tossing him about thirty feet. Hodges died after being carried to a nearby house.
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Carbondale, Ill
Charles Hodges
Vienna
Mino
Jack West
Poplar Bluff
Hodges
Census figures show New Jersey and North Carolina populations
Washington Aug 29 census figures detail New Jersey with 1 863 669 residents including 941 760 males and 941 909 females. North Carolina totals 1 893 810 with 938 677 males and 955 133 females. The colored population stands at 630 207 with 624 469 Negroes identified. New Mexico records 195 310 residents with 104 228 males and 91 082 females.
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Washington
D. C
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
New Mexic
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