Big Boats Collide Near Whitehall Street Ferry Slip
The wooden side wheeler Northfield, in service 35 years for Staten Island Ferry, sank after colliding with the steel Mauch Chunk off Whitehall street. Hundreds of passengers were rescued by tugs and shore crews, with reports of many lives lost and conflicting estimates on the death toll. Captains blame each other as the Northfield sank in the East River after the crash at 6:53 p.m. with 800 to 1,200 aboard.
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New York
Staten Island Ferry Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Staten Island
Whitehall Street
Spanish Line
East River
Mauch Chunk
Northfield
Daniel Gully
Mutual
Gully
Tusf Mutual
Ius Unity and Arrow
Abraham Johnson
G G. Griffin
Gor
St. George
Battery
Griffin
Head
Jonnsen
Howitt
Vessel Capsized at Dry Dock Killing One in New York
The United States transport Ingalls capsized while in dry dock at Erie basin South Brooklyn during repairs. About 240 workers plus 30 Italian laborers were aboard or nearby. One man, Martin Anderson, was killed. many injured or missing as the ship sank in 40 feet of water. A chaotic escape followed as workers tried to flee the dock and rescue efforts began.
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New York
United States
Ingalls
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Manila
Martin Anderson
Painter
Signs of Harmony Offer Cooperation with Governor
A mass meeting of the federal party in San Juan endorsed cooperation with Gov Allen. Delegates Acuna Palmer and Nayvarry visited Monday to pledge support for administration aims and harmonious ties with U S authorities. Gov Allen welcomed the gesture and predicted free trade between Porto Rico and the United States would spur prosperity once markets open. The secret Sunday session signaled a united push behind the governor, with a future of improved relations and testing the Hollander act.
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San Juan
Tung
Federal Party
Francisco Acuna
Elvet
Munoe Rivera
Senurs Acuna
Santiago Palmer
Dias Nayvarry
Allen
Porto Rico
Gov. Allen
United States
Committee of Three
Meese
Washington
Dunes
Haymond
Porto Hicn
Ion
Gow Allen
Nouw
Platt Will Not Seek Re election to Senate
Senator Thomas G Platt of New York declares he will not seek another term in the United States Senate. He cites infirmities and domestic bereavement and may retire as soon as his current term ends March 4 1902. The move shocks neighbors and may trigger a scramble for the seat with Vice President Roosevelt among likely aspirants.
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New York
Thomas G. Platt
United States Senate
Pratt
Hps
Platt
McKinley
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue
Pullalo
United States
Roosevelt
Sixth Indictment Reported In Waterworks Probe
Grand Rapidss grand jury handed down a sixth indictment Friday. The charges accuse five named Grand Rapids figures Laurdt Salsbury Thomas Ve McGurry Stifsen Vo MarLeod and Gerritt Albers and Henry A Paylar d of New York with conspiring to procure contracts for waterworks improvements. The case remains under judge order pending service.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Jury
Laur Dt. Salsbury
Thomas Ve McGurry
Stifsen Vo MarLeod Wid Gerritt Albers
Henry A. Paylard
New
Taewits
Quayor
Rom Inon Euineil Ane Board of Public Works
Suspeachment of Cardinal Vwa-bithesiteh in New Orleans
A report from Baltimore notes the arrest of Cardinal Vwa-bithesiteh tied to papal duties for the Philippines and West Indies. Authorities expect action by papal representatives as the case draws attention to church leadership. Meanwhile Henry L. 74 died in a Mulberry Street accident while attempting to reach a nearby building.
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Philippines
West Indies
Waltimore
Henry L
Weer Mulberry Street
Robeson
Caples
McKinley to accompany Mrs McKinley to Canton by July first
Mrs McKinley's condition improves with no physician consultations at the White House on Monday. Surgeon General Sternberg left for the Philippines and Dr Rixey saw no need for Johnston. If improvement continues, the President will travel to Canton with Mrs McKinley by July 1 to stay at the old home and then possibly move to a cooler location if advised.
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Washington
China indemnity talks faced July 1 deadline
Washington reports show nations may seek extra monthly claims after July 1 to cover post indemnity military costs in China. Officials expect a final settlement by month’s end but Paris dispatches note new proposals from Mr Rockhill. Senate ally Allison declines presidential candidacy. Billy Craver, famed Haymaker baseball captain, dies in city.
Five Black Men Executed for Murder in Screven County
In Screven county Georgia, five Black men Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sanders William Judson and Sam Baldwin were executed in the county jail yard at 12 20 pm Friday. They were convicted of murder tied to the Knights of the Archer conspiracy. The killings followed a long string of crimes linked to the group.
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Sylvania
Arnold Augustus
Andrew Davis
Richard Sanders
William Judson
Sam Baldwin
Screven
Seafield
Bine
Knights of the Archer
Blond
Andrew McWieney
Milton Mears
Fillmore Herrington
Jesse Wade
Joe Hunters
Wade
Terrington
Mears
McWinney
Shreveport
Lin
Dime Ta
John Gray
Prince Edwards
Inegra
Guy, McMillin
Tennese
McMillin
Anna
Edwards
Magnificent Hotel Burns at Mineral Springs West Baden
The Mineral Springs hotel in West Baden Indiana burned from ten o clock Friday morn and was fully destroyed by three. Two hundred twenty five guests were registered the night before. 12 escaped with belongings. Loss listed at 250000 building and 110000 insurance plus 59000 in jewelry and clothing. No one hurt. plans to rebuild.
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West Baden
Ind
Mineral Springs
French Lick
Sinclair
Sire
War Department foresees Cuban independence by Christmas
Washington June 14 The War Department anticipates that Cuban independence will be an accomplished fact by next Christmas After the Platt amendment is adopted the convention may pass an electoral bill to establish a Cuban government Secretary Root is said to support the bill The convention could act quickly and elections would follow after 90 days Troops may stay until a Cuban military force is ready Debs settles a strike in Terre Haute and wages are detailed in the report A Pan American Exposition travel notice invites visitors to Buffalo with lodging options and packages offered by a company of public school principals
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War Department
Cuba
Root
United States
Buffalo
Pan- Americun
Duffalo
Lareile
Buffalo Che
Pan Tourist Company (Incorporated
Publis
Lsy
Bulas
Pais Columaie
Nisgara
Pau Pousrise Co
Hol Hotney-Busbese Bldg
Buffalo. S
England's Five Largest Cities and Population Figures
A Loudoun date report lists Liverpool 663,?. Manchester 543,069. Birmingham 524,182. Leeds 448,954. Sheffield 38,717 as the five largest English cities excluding London. It notes 15,721,725 males and 15,347,? females in England and Wales, with 77 percent of the population in cities and 28 percent rural.
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London
Liverpool
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
Wales
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Real Estate Exchange
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State OF
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Wilkes A. Lane
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Lion
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Geome
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Leies
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