Collision sinks Waesland after fog collision near Holyhead
The Cunard steamer Waesland bound for Philadelphia was struck by the Harmonides in thick fog 35 minutes before sinking off Holyhead. Passengers and crew were taken to the Harmonides, most in night attire, with two missing including Edward Dangerfield. One body recovered aboard the lifeboat. rescue handled with order and discipline amid calm sea conditions.
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London
Waesland
Apfeld
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Holyhead
Harmonides
Pentin
Ling
Weesland
Hermonides
Waseland
Edward Dangerfield
Elsia Emmett
Dangerfield
Waesland Disaster Reported as Ship Struck and Sunk
Survivors recall the Waesland collision that pitched occupants into the water and flooded the dining room. The vessel listed and the flare for help followed as passengers and crew faced exposure before rescue. Foreigners in steerage behaved bravely and women remained calm while the crew acted heroically.
Five Victims Recovered From Oatsburg Mine Fire
Monongahela City Pa March 7 five bodies of victims of the fire damp explosion at Oatsburg mine were recovered shortly after midnight and brought to the main entrance. Names include Robert Howrey 15 years Jamies Howrey 20 John Gelder 43 Eastwood 55 William McFarland 38. Two others John H Ager and James Tornet were seriously injured but expected to recover. Rescue work faced great danger as the mine continued to burn. Superintendent William Seddon, overcome by fire damp, remains in a critical condition today.
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Bueuing
Monongahela City
Oatsburg Mine
Robert Howrey
Farewan
Jamies Howrey
John Gelder
Sunnyside King
No Eastwood
William McFarland
John H. Ager
James Tornet
Carsburg
William Seddon
Court martial ordered for two Marine officers over Samar killings
Major Littleton Waller and Lieutenant John H A Day face court martial on charges of executing natives in Samar. A native was tied to a tree and shot in the thigh, then later in the arm and body, before a fourth fatal shot. Fears of diminished sanity linked to wartime privations arise as the trial is set for March 17. The two officers endured harsh conditions during the late 1901 Samar expedition from Lanang to Busey, supported by a relief force.
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Manila
Littleton W. ‘J. Waller
John H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Waller
Major Waller
Lanang
Busey
Thomas O'Connor
Morristown
N. J
Red
Whipauny
O'Connor
Speedwell
Breas
Jcg
Spain’s Conservative Papers Cry Over Treaty With U S
Conservative newspapers complain that the government withholds treaty details with the United States. Sagasta and Almodóvar reportedly avoided direct answers, risking irremediable harm. Parliament may not ratify if tampered provisions stand. Opposition in the Senate, especially those with American property, pushes for full disclosure.
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Madrid
Maren 7
United States
Sagasta
Almodoyar
Gomes
Spain
Senor Sagasta
America
Aron Ore Strike Seemingly Thick Vein Proves Much Thinner
Plattsburg New York March 7 The Chateaugay Ore and Iron company reports a vein near Lyon Mountain previously listed as 80 feet thick is over 70 feet and extends six miles northeast serving as one of the world’s largest deposits. Delaware and Haddon owns 1.4 million of 2.73 million capital. Standish kiln rebuilds with 23000 ton annual capacity. output to double. Three hundred thirty three killed in wreck near Sanderson Texas. Yale defeats Princeton in New Haven basketball game before record crowd.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Chateaugay Ore & Iron Company
Lyon Mountain
Delaware & Haddion
Standish
Prince Henry of Prussia Receives Warm Albany Welcome
Historic Albany opened its gates to Prince Henry of Prussia with a grand city and state reception. Guards, flags, and decorations filled the Capitol and streets as Governor Odell, Lt. Gov. Woodruff, and officials greeted the royal party amid a ceremonial program and salutes.
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Washington
Predarick the Great
Frussia
Senate
Albany
N. Y
Prince ‘Honry
Prussia
William II
Germany
Broadway
State
Capitol
Phe
Court of Appeals
Reg I Trum
Odell
Empire State
Bingham
Evana
Prince
Evans
Gaus
State Street
St. Peters Church
Prince Henry
Overnor
State Library
Woodruff
Railroad Aitati
Soldiers in Guerrilla Warfare Horrors From Philippines Letter
Jesse Carver, serving as a sailor in the Philippines, writes a January 28 letter home detailing brutal guerrilla fighting. He recalls 42 men returned mad from hunger, crews of 15 to 20 losing provisions, a guide fleeing, and eight days without food. Leech injuries and bodies of natives plague the survivors. a colonel is mentioned as crazed.
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Niles, Mich
Jesse Carver
Philippines
Samar
Huat
Mystery Death In Chicago Turkish Bath Case
In Chicago a Philadelphia Watch and Case executive, J R Davidson, died at St Luke's hospital after being found unconscious at the Great Northern Turkish baths. Police investigate a possible blunt instrument blow to his skull. Davidson, 51, was a noted jewelry figure from Chicago and the East. he had arrived from St Louis recently.
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Chicago
J. R. Davidson
Philadelphia Watch and Case Company
Great Northern Turkish Baths
Davidson
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Louis
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