Winter storm cripples New York traffic and power
A severe northeast storm brought freezing rain sleet and heavy snow across the city. Trains and street cars faced long delays while the Sixth Avenue line suffered a blackout from a plow insulation fire. Motormen expected more issues without new third rail cleaning brushes. Meanwhile riders crowded elevated trains and shelters as congestion rose and the city scrambled to maintain service and warmth.
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Western Union
Postal Company
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Long Island
Broadway
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Financial District
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Amsterdam Avenue
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Merwin
Raymond Whitcomb Co Offers All-Train California Tours
The Raymond & Whitcomb Company of 25 Union Square announces cars and special trains running New York to California with no change, offering first class accommodations. January and February departures provide a complete round trip through old Mexico with a hotel on wheels. Tours extend to Florida, Europe, Round the World, Cuba, Porto Rico, and Oriental Lands with railroad and steamship tickets worldwide. Circulars mailed to interested parties.
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Florida
Mexico
Raymond & Whitcomb Company
Union Square
New York
Old Mexico
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Oriental Lands
A Ag
Near Train Dash Delivers Boston Symphony to Carnegie
Orchestra saved from missing a Carnegie Hall concert as Manager Fred R. Comee raced a truck carrying the instruments from Seventh Avenue to the hall. With seconds to spare, musicians unloaded on the curb and the performance began as planned amid a weather scare.
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Carnegie Hall
Fred R. Comee
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Symphony
Seventh Avenue
Broadway
Southern's Palm Limited resumes service January 12 1903
Southern's Palm Limited resumes service January 12 1903 via New York and St. Augustine route with connections through the P R R and Southern Ry. Diagrams now open. New York offices listed as 271 and 11RK Area.
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Southern
Palm Limited
New York
St. Augustine
Southern Rny
N. Y
Storm Rages Through State Halting Traffic And Coal Supply
A northwest snowstorm sprawls across New York and New England on December 13. Cities like Albany Sandy Hill Schenectady Watertown and coastal towns report heavy snowfall scarce coal and delayed trains. Wrecks and ship difficulties are noted along the coast with several vessels stranded or grounded.
Heavy snow storm hits Ithaca and Tompkins County
A heavy snow storm began in Ithaca on December 12 with over eight inches of snow. Street car traffic and mail service were disrupted, and Tompkins County saw heavier falls leaving farmers snowbound as the storm continued with no sign of abatement.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Tompkins County
Snowstorm Pounds Waterloo with Heavy snowfall
A furious snowstorm blankets Waterloo, Iowa with over eight inches of snow piling up across the city. Residents contend with reduced visibility and slick roads as the weather moves through.
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Waterloo
Record of One of the Worst Snowstorms in Geneva
Geneva New York endures a blizzard that has halted streetcar lines for fifteen hours. Train schedules suffer delays of one to two hours due to deep drifting, with the storm described as among the worst experienced in the city.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Geneva
Empire State Express Stalled By Snow At Lyons
The east bound Empire State Express stalled by snow at Lyons this afternoon. A second locomotive was attached and the train proceeded eastward. It reached Syracuse at 6 30 P M, two hours and a half late.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Lyons
Snow Drifts Paralyze Auburn Traffic in Blizzard
In Auburn New York on December 13 a heavy snowstorm blankets the city with over a foot of snow and a blizzard in progress. Officials warn traffic suspension seems inevitable as wind and drifting hamper travel.
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Watertown
N. Y
New York
Auburn
Snowstorm Delays Trains Across Cooperstown Region
Eight inches of snow fell today in Cooperstown New York and the storm continued into the night causing widespread delays as trains struggled to pass. Snowplows work to clear lines and travel remains treacherous with continued snowfall forecast.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Heavy snowstorm closes roads and disrupts trains in Lyons
A northwest gale and heavy snow leave two feet on the ground in Lyons New York with roads blocked. Central Hudson eastbound trains add engines while rail service on the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg line and the Rochester and Sodus Point trolley are halted. Temperature sits at 28 above zero.
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Lyons
N. Y
Severe early season snowstorm snarls travel in New York region
Across New York state towns Buffalo Middletown Kingston Catskill and Windham report heavy snow and impassable roads. Traction firms deploy fifty one plows in Buffalo area to keep lines open while air traffic stalls and trains run late. Wind and drifting snow hinder schedules.
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Buffalo
N. Y
International Traction Company
Niagara Falls
Lockport
Middletown
Storm Paralysis Hits Connecticut Trolley and Rail Traffic
A December snowstorm crippled trolley systems across Connecticut and delayed steam rail service by one to three hours. Hartford and New Haven reduced electric line operations as steamers try to free the Connecticut River of ice to allow coal barges to reach inland cities.
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New Haven
Conn
New York
Hartford
Connecticut River
Vessels Wrecked and Held by Northeast Storm at Vineyard Haven
A heavy northeast storm with snow halted all sailing out of Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. About forty steamers tugs and schooners anchored off Bass River wait for a window to pass the shoals. The fleet carries at least 30 000 tons of coal bound for Boston and nearby ports. The Paoli and Dudley Pray brought water to the harbor with the Paoli returning to Bass River and the Dudley Pray remaining overnight.
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Vineyard Sound
Martha’s Vineyard
Nantucket
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Paoli
Dudley Pray
Bass River
Sunset Limited Route Ad Offers Stateroom Car Dining Service
Advertisement for the Sunset Limited route west of the Mississippi via rail lines including Texas California Mexico Sunset Limited with stateroom and drawing room car service. Dining car available. New York offices listed at 971 Broadway and 1,185 Broadway.
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Texas
California
Mexico
Southern Rnv
W. of A
Ln & N
New York
N. Y
Broadway
Lake Ontario mystery boats missing after storm
Four boats left Charlotte Harbor on Thursday afternoon are believed lost in Lake Ontario storms. The vessels include the steam barge Resolute with the three masted Amy Andrews of Buffalo in tow, and the steamer John O Hall with the Neves in tow. Lifesaving crews think heavy seas likely doomed the crews of thirty men.
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New York Times
Rochester
N. Y
Charlotte Harbor
Lake Ontario
Sharlotte
Resolute
Oswego
Amy Andrews
Buffalo
Joln O. Hall
Neves
Hamilton
Donovan
John O. Hall
Noyes
Deseronto
Bay of Sis
Charlotte
Penobscot Schooner Ordered by Storm Near Eaton's Neck
Northport L I December 13 The three masted schooner Penobscot ran aground at Eaton's Neck while outbound light with seven crew aboard Captain G W Murphy wife and crew were rescued by lifesavers using the breeches buoy The vessel of 858 gross tons built Belfast 1882 is valued at 15000 and owned by Pendleton Brothers of South Street Manhattan Five vessels owned by the same firm have reportedly been lost recently including the C M Bird wreck last Friday
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L. I
Penobscot
Eaton's
G W. Murphy
Coast Guard
Pendleton Brothers
South Street
Manhattan
C. M. Bird
Belfast
Mrs. Grant Critically Ill in Washington
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant widow of Ulysses S. Grant is critically ill at her Washington residence. Doctors report Brights disease affecting kidneys and heart and predict possible fatal outcome soon. Gen Fred D. Grant, her son, and other family members have been notified of the danger. She was born in St Louis February 16 1826 and is 77. She married Gen Grant August 22 1848 and received a pension after his death.
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New York Times
Washington
Julia Dent Grant
President Grant
Grant
Irs
Bright
Fred D. Grant
San Antonio
Texas
Mexico City approves car factory concession
The Mexican Senate has passed a concession to Isaac M. Nutchinson to establish in Mexico City a factory for building cars. Local capitalists are organizing a company to erect a large plant fully equipped to manufacture all kinds of cars and railway equipment pending presidential approval.
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New York Times
Mexico City
Senate
Isaac M. Nutchinson
Heart to heart talk with physician about Dewar’s Scotch
A health note urges clear discussion with a doctor about alcohol use, specifically Dewar’s Scotch whiskey, to assess risks, interactions, and personal health goals. It stresses honest dialogue and medical guidance.
Doctor Lorenz Arrives in New York for Orthopaedic Trials
Professor Adolf Lorenz of Vienna, famed for bloodless operations on congenital hip dislocation, arrived in New York with Dr. Miller and a hospital committee. He will perform several surgeries, attend theatre outings, and study American language and history during about a two week stay, staying at the Holland House.
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University of Vienna
New York
Florenz
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
United States
West
San Francisco
Lorenz
Washington
Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Miller
Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Schafer
Cornell Medical College
Ashley
Virgil Gibney
Holland House
Gibney
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Wallack’s
Hackett
Dr. Lorenz
Medallion for Dr Lorenz in Philadelphia visit
Prof Adolph Lorenz Austrian expert in dry surgery toured Philadelphia sites including the United States Mint where he received a gold medallion for his charitable work. He also visited Independence Hall before heading to New York then Boston and London for Christmas before returning to Vienna.
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Adolph Lorenz
New York
United States Mint
Piges
Independence All
Lorenz
Boston
London
Vienna
James J. Hill Signals Retirement at Great Northern
Chicago December 18 James J Hill announced plans to retire as head of the Great Northern Railroad and other major firms he leads He said he remains active yet will gradually yield strenuous duties to competent younger leaders He urged that the young man is king of the day and urges honesty quick thinking and decisive action for advancement
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New York Times
Chicago
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Mr. Hill
Northwest
Hill
Illinois Corn Crop Breaks Records in State History
Springfield reports from the State Board of Agriculture that Illinois produced the largest and most valuable corn crop ever. The total yield reached 21,000,000 bushels, 15,000,000 more than 1879, with a value of $114,217,000.
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Springfield
State Board of Agriculture
Illinois
Seaboard Air Line Railway Holiday Rates Ad
Seaboard Air Line Railway advertises fast schedules to Pinehurst Camden and all Florida points for Christmas holiday travel. Through sleeping and dining cars available. Office 1183 Broadway Ady.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Pinehurst
Gamden
Florida
Broadway
Ady
Winter Homes in the South Resorts and Hotels List
Southern Railway issues a complete list of winter resorts and hotels with addresses for New York offices at 271 Broadway and 1 185 Broadway. Includes resort sites and lodging options for travelers seeking southern winter accommodations.
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Rwy
N. Y
Broadway
Vanderbilt’s condition serious amid typhoid battle
Reports detail Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr noting the illness is an exceptional typhoid case with many peritoneal ulcers. Dr. Flint says there is no crisis and the danger period is the third week. temperature has fluctuated and nurses care for eight hours a day as Vanderbilt is watched closely with no new alarming symptoms.
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Mr. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Austin Flint
Janeway
Nelius Vanderbilt
Deaths From Lack of Coal Dominate Boston Health Report
The weekly health report shows 220 deaths, up from 193, with phthisis more than doubling to 38 from 16 last year. The Board of Health links exposures to cold to death, urging charitable aid as 250 city teams distribute coal tomorrow. About 30,000 tons of coal bound for Boston are stranded behind Cape Cod due to snow.
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New York Times
Boston
Mass
Board of Health
Cape Cod
Coal Shortage Strains Cleveland Poor Amid Blizzard
The relief department in Cleveland reports a record relief day as a blizzard worsens hardship. About fifty tons of coal and large quantities of supplies were distributed to the fuel deprived, with officials and charities busy. Coal now sells around 5.25 dollars per ton, far above a year ago, heightening poverty.
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New York Times
Cleveland
City
Cleveland Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Ohio
Coal dealers warn of looming shortages in Omaha area
Omaha and South Omaha coal dealers say they are reduced to a hand to mouth supply. If a severe storm lasts over a week the coal would be exhausted, packing houses face closure within 24 hours, and small consumers confront a similar threat with few prospects for restocking.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha
South Omaha
Alaska coal and oil prospects near Katla
Charles Sinclair reports Alaska may rival Pennsylvania for coal and oil with Katla samples showing 70 percent illuminating oil and anthracite up to 87 percent carbon. Alaska Development Company controls 40 400 acres and plans a refinery at Katla aided by a 14 mile railroad next spring.
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New York Times
Tacoma
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Charles Sinclair
Katla
Alaska Development Company
Valdes
Sinclair
Trees Felled with Saws in Maine
In Rangeley Maine saws revolutionize lumber cutting as woodchoppers switch from axes claiming difficulty with saws. Reports show logs gathered rising by ten percent with an average ten feet per log and Moosehead Lake region expected to yield 138 million feet with a sixth diverted to Roach River in the spring.
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Spccinl
New York Times
Rangeley
Maine
Moosehead Lake
Passenger Service Adverts for Florida Cuba Route
Advertisement lists daily rail service via P R R and Southern Ray from New York offices at 271 and 155 Broadway. Mentions Florida Cuba Camden Summerville Charleston Augusta with 3:95 PM service, superb dining and drawing room sleeping cars.
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Cuba
Camden
Summerville
Charleston
Augusta
Southern Ray
Broadway
The 20th Century Limited Ady Promises 20-Hour NYC-Chicago Run
The New York Central and Lake Shore train named The 20th Century Limited Ady travels the 980 miles from New York to Chicago daily in twenty hours, a rapid service highlighted in this notice.
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Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
New York
20Th Century Limited
Ady
Italy Demands Venezuelan Pay Despite Regional Tension
In Caracas and La Guayra the crisis widens as Italy follows Germany and Britain in demanding payment of claims. Venezuelan President Castro orders reprisals halted and returns British and German railways and telephone assets to state control while boycotts of German and British goods surge. Military movements include a German commission and British Commodore Montgomerie’s arrival amid tightened tensions.
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Italy
Germany
Great Britain
la Guayra
Legation
Mme. Ton Pilgrim Battazzi
United States
la Gueyra
Montgomerie
Washington
Berlin
London
Castro
Venezuela
Castro Refuses to Yield to German Demands
Berlin reports President Castro rejects all German demands in reply to the ultimatum. The Foreign Office has not received the exact text, only a telegram from Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi dated December 10 stating the reply was in his hands. No arbitration offer or U S suggestion has reached Berlin.
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Castro
Foreign Office
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad
Bowen
United States
la Guayra
War Vessels Threaten Venezuelan Port
The British cruiser Charybdis and the German cruisers Vineta and Stosch took positions commanding La Guayra while merchant ships were kept from entering the harbor by the Indefatigable. Fortresses evacuated, militia called, and U.S. gunboat Marietta arrived offshore.
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Caracas
Cardiff
Puerto Cabello
Cienfuegos
Prins Willem IV
Charybill
Vineta
Vinets
Marietta
Curacao
The Captured Fleet at La Guayra
Report from Caracas details the capture of Venezuelan vessels at La Guayra by Anglo German forces. At 4 PM Tuesday, thirteen boats manned by 240 British and German seamen, towed by two steam launches, entered the harbor without notifying Venezuelan authorities and proceeded to the capture.
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Caracas
la Guayra
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