Tragic sea collision leaves twenty one lost and saved
Terrible three day drift in Massachusetts Bay ends with ten survivors in a small boat rescued by the schooner Manhasset near Highland Light. Two coal schooners Frank A Palmer and Louise B Crary sank after a collision off Thatcher Island. Six crew members died. one insane survivor jumped overboard. The remaining ten were brought to Boston and reported.
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Boston
Manhassett
Highland Light
Frank A. Palmer
Louise B. Crary
Thatcher's Island
Massachusetts Bay
Atlantic
Death on water recalls tragic voyage and missing vessels
Morning arrivals found three ambulances waiting at the wharf while five men were taken to the Relief Hospital. Captains and two seamen remained aboard Man hassett as the fleet from New port News, including Palmer with 3200 tons and the Crazy with a similar load, headed to Vineyard. After a long voyage up the coast they entered Boston bound waters, sparking speculation of a collision that was later confirmed.
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Manhassett
Banta
Newport News
Palmer
Crazy
Vineyard
Dr Lorenz Demonstrates Hip Replacements in Boston
In Boston at the Children's hospital Dr Adolph Lorenz staged three demonstrations replacing dislocated hips in young girls aged 7, 4, and 3 with 200 surgeons watching. Applause followed the first demonstration as muscles were torn to reset the hip. A further session is planned tomorrow morning at the same hospital with a reception at the New Algonquin club, before his likely return to New York on Wednesday.
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Boston
Adolph Lorenz
Children’s Hospital
St. Margaret's Episcopal Hospital
New York
Lorenz
New Algonquin Club
Mines Flooded In Schuylkill Region From Heavy Rains
At Reading company offices in Philadelphia four collieries in the Schuylkill region are flooded. Knickerbocker lango wan and Maple Hill near Shenandoah and Good Spring at Minersville idle due to rains. Work hindered as water fills lower levels. Pumps run constantly. officials hope to restore normal conditions within days.
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Philadelphia
Reading Company
Schuylkill
Knickerbocker
Langowan
Maple Hill
Shenandoah
Good Spring
Minersville
Sailor in New Haven Uniform Dies in Rhode Island Hospital
A man believed from New Haven died at Rhode Island Hospital after being found unconscious in a Westminster Street lodging house. The unknown sailor, about 38-5 years old, had a top coat, tie, and hat bearing New Haven merchant names and a tattoo of a full rigged ship on his left arm. The death was ruled accidental.
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Providence
R. I
New Haven
Rhode Island
Westminster Street
Death Toll in Byron Collision Rises to 25
A San Francisco report says the Byron California railroad wreck death toll reached 25 as Miss Stella Howard of San Francisco died at the Southern Pacific hospital. Walter Vernon, 17, died in Frisco and his father had died the previous night. Several other victims remain in critical condition at the railroad hospital.
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San Francisco
Byron
Cal
Stella Howard
Southern Pacific
Walter Vernon
Frisco
Union Rioter Fined In Glens Falls Disturbances
Henry T. Ramsey was convicted in Warren county court of riot linked to Glens Falls disturbances and fined 250 dollars by Judge Jenkins. Local labor unions are expected to contribute toward the payment of the fine.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Henry T. Ramsey
Warren County
Glensalls
Jenkins
Two Boston Burglars Sentenced In Superior Court
Boston on December 22 saw two housebreakers, Charles Libby and Charles Murphy, receive lengthy prison terms from Judge Stevens. Libby was sentenced to ten years, Murphy to seven to ten years.
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Boston
Charles Libby
Charles Murphy
Stevens
Is It Man or Woman A Specialist’s Cure Claim
From Eve to today the article argues women suffer most from chronic weakness and nervous illness. It urges consulting a chronic disease specialist, naming Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass, claiming free initial advice and potential life saving guidance.
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Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Greene
Paced Circuit Decides Professional Cycle Championship
New York reports the professional paced cycle championship will use a twelve-track paced circuit across major venues including Charles River Park Boston Revere Providence Hartford Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh. Three riders per race earn five three and under one point with a five-rollower division and two European stars also slated. A January meeting in New York will finalize arrangements alongside the usual grand circuit for sprinters.
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New York
America
National Cycling Association
Charles River Park
Boston
Revere
Providence
Hartford
Madison Square Garden
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Official decision on Cape Horn Pigeon case arrives
Washington timestamp December 22 reports Assistant Secretary H H D Pierce received from the Hague tribunal the official decision in the Cape Horn Pigeon James Hamilton Lewis Co H White Kate and Anna cases. Russian officers seized or detained or turned back ships off the Russian coast per the ruling.
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Washington
H. H. D. Pierce
Hague Tribunal
James Hamilton Lewis
Co. H. White
Kate
Anna
Flood Threat at Wachusett Reservoir In Clinton
Heavy rain and warm wind caused a rapid surge into the Wachusett reservoir. The temporary dam was strained and gates at the head house opened. River rise halted traffic on the Central Massachusetts road between Hudson and Oakdale for about 15 miles.
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Clinton
Wachusett Reservoir
Massachusetts
Hudson
Oakdale
Post office burn destroys Xmas gifts from New England
Boston reports five tons of Christmas presents sent by New England residents to relatives in the western states were destroyed by a mail car fire at Peekskill New York yesterday morning.
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Boston
New England
Peekskill
N. Y
City Appropriations Panel Hears Cemetery Debt Details
The Appropriations Committee met at city hall to frame a report on department deficits. Officials reported delays in $750 interest funds, a $250 year-end deficit, and varying incomes from five cemeteries. Fire and pauper departments pledged possible turnovers, but a final report was deferred to another meeting.
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Committee On Appropriations
City Hall
Derby
Clark
Common Council
Department of Cemeteries
Henderson
Badger
E. S. Hosmer
Fire Department
Martin J. Courtney
Lowell
Fall River
Courtney
Alderman O'Sullivan
Jackson
Commons Department
O'Sullivan
South Common
City Treasury
Department
Land slide wrecks Green Mountain Flyer near Keene
A Keene division train of the Boston and Maine railroad derailed after a land slide at a grade descent. Engineer Robert Miller and fireman Willard Osgood escaped unharmed as the engine and cars rolled down the embankment. Two Worcester men, James Healey and John Nugent, were injured, Healey with a spine contusion and Nugent with a broken ankle. No crew fatalities reported. Milk car carried 2000 cans of milk. express was late due to rain and thaw.
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Keene, N. H
Keene
Boston and Maine Railroad
James J. Healey
Worcester
Mass
Keene City Hospital
John Nugent
Here
Boston
Robert Miller
Miller
Willard Osgood
Healey and Nugent
Deutschland Panic Rumors Debunked by Passengers
Hamburg reports say the Deutschland accident was a bolt fracture in the low pressure crank bearings of the starboard engine. Paris dispatches quote passengers denying any panic aboard, noting a late night tremor and minimal disturbance, with the ship resuming speed toward Plymouth after a brief delay.
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Hamburg
Hamburg- American Company
Deutschland
Scilly Islands
Paris
London
Plymouth
Ely's Cream Balm Ad Claims Catarrh Cure
A vintage testimonial advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as superior for catarrh. It cites B W Spergy of Hartford and J C Olmstead of Arcola claiming relief after use. The balm allegedly does not irritate or cause sneezing and is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from New York.
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B. W. Spergy
Hartford
Conn
Ely
J. c. Olmstead
Arcola
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Mammy and Pickaninny Jim Speak on Santa Claus
A Washington Star installment quotes Pickaninny Jim asking if Santa Claus sees in the dark like a cat. His mother replies with doubt, noting Santa never makes mistakes and never gives him the rocking horses or steam engines that white children receive.
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Pickaninny Jim
Santa Claus
Chile
Washington Star
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C. K E. Rawdings
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Axel Lundstrom
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Daniel Carlsen
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Vinton
Hjllmar Sahoyer
Boston Harbor
Nantucket Sound
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Cape Ann
Thatcher
Ishland
Crary
J. EB. Smith
Porthiaid
Eleyve
Jey
Capt. Potter
Manhasgett
Malone
DR. Lorenz
Clinton, Mass
Dugai
Ling
Crystal Domino
Facturers
Havemeyers & Elder Sugar Refinery
Sei
Hosmer
Appropriations Committee
J. G. Pollard & Co
Eineine
G. Pollard & Coo
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
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Merrimack Street
Chris. Holmes
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex St
Cress Tires
Optician Geo. G
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Market Street
G. G. Read
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