Ten Adrift Three Days Off Highland Light
Ten frostbitten men from two coal schooners were rescued after three and a half days adrift in Massachusetts Bay. The Frank A. Palmer and Louise B. Crary collided near Thatcher's Island, sank, and their crews endured extreme cold and hunger. Ten survivors were picked up by the Manhassett, while four others died or went insane aboard.
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Boston
Manhassett
Higkland Light
Frank A. Palmer
Louise B. Crary
Thatcher’s Island
Massachusetts Bay
Cape Cod
Cape Ann
Thatcher's Island
Crary
Perth
Palmer
J. KK. Smith
Portland
Smith
Franz Banta
Potter
Highland Light
Malone
New England Shipbuilding Company
Bath
W. H. Potter
Orient
Long Island
N. T. Palmer
J. S. Winslow & Co
D. Me
Newport News
Knoxville Fire Costs $500000 in 1887 Blaze
A four story building housing the Knoxville Pants Company on Commerce Ave. ignited early today in Knoxville Tennessee. Within two hours five nearby structures were destroyed and losses are estimated between four hundred thousand and five hundred thousand dollars. Explosions at a hardware store caused debris to scatter but no injuries occurred. The collapse of that building averted a larger citywide loss.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Commerce Ave
Central Fire Station
Knoxville Pants Company
Seco
State Totals for Education Expenditures in Last School Year
Albany reports from the State Department of Public Instruction show 49 331 957 spent on elementary to higher education. Highlights include higher education costs, secondary education at 60 percent of its cost, salaries rising by over 1.2 million, and total school registration at 1 268 625 with 3 percent licensed teachers employed.
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Albany
State Department of Public Instruction
Carnation League proposed for McKinley Memorial
The Carnation League of America is planned to be proposed to the McKinley National Memorial Association trustees in Washington. Initiated by Lewis G. Reynolds of Dayton, the league would require members to wear a carnation on September 14, McKinley’s death anniversary, and aims to establish a floral national symbol with support from Day Herrick and Senator Hanna.
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Cleveland
Carnation League of America
McKinley National Memorial Association
Lewis G. Reynolds
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Ritchie
McKinley Monument Association
Reynolds
Carnation League U
McKinley
United States
Carnation League
Wiliam R. Day
McKinley Nate Memorial Association
Myron T. Herrick
Hanna
Staten Island Ferry Service to Improve After Hickes Plan
Staten Island residents will see smoother sailing as the Dock Department pushes changes. Commissioner Hawkes asked the Staten Island Rapid Transit Company to retire the old Middletown and Westfield, add two modern boats, raise trips from fifty to fifty four during peak hours, and operate the Robert Garrett and Castleton until midnight instead of seven.
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Staten Island
Manhattan
St. George
Dock Department
Hawkes
Staten Island Rapids Transit Company
Middletown
Westfield
Robert Garrett
Castleton
Fetter
Ferry Company
Garrett
Castleton A & P. m
Texas
Middlesewn
Local heart treatment touted by Dr Coakley in Chicago
Dr W Byron Coakley claims a golden eight inch organozone needle can inject fluids directly into the heart muscle through the rib. He reports animal tests with seed results but Chicago physicians doubt its safety and usefulness, noting risks outweigh potential benefits given effective indirect methods.
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W. Byron Coakley
Chicago
Coakley
Ermine Muffs and Scarfs Sold at Imperial Stores
SHAYNE manufacturer offerings include Ermine muffs priced at 35, 50, 75, and 125 dollars. Imperial Stores and Scarfs located at 41st and 42d Streets near 6th Avenue, with carriage entrance on 41st Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue.
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Imperial
Shayne
Bet. B'way
Siberian Squirrel
Up. Co. C. Shayne
St. Bet. B
C. C. Shayne
Bet
B'way
Drivers Discuss Wage Demands In New-York Mail Case
The New York Mail Company drivers push for new wage conditions but say no demands will be made until the International Team Drivers Union passes them on, and no strike is planned. Some drivers still threaten strike as Mr. Boomer notes no committee has contacted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Mail Company
Robinson
International Team Drivers’ Union
Boomer
Laura Biggar on the Rack in New Jersey Trial
Laura Biggar faces a sharp cross examination over alleged improper relations while living with Henry M. Bennett. She admits concealing marriage per his request and discusses a letter from Dr Hendricks. Testimony ties Biggar to several associates as the defense readies more witnesses before closing arguments.
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Freehold
N. J
Laura Biggar
Henry M. Bennett
Miss Biggar
Dr. Hendricks
Mr. Wilson
Farmingdale
Mollie Deskin
Woman Accused in Kidnapping of Boy in Yorkville
Marie Richter of 339 East Eleventh Street was arraigned in Yorkville Court on shoplifting and kidnapping charges involving Leo Brunos, fourteen, arrested with her. Agent Pissaro noted the boy had been in the U S since July and claimed Richter was his teacher. Bail set at $1000 each. case to grand jury. Russian Consul General to be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pissaro
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Marie Richter
East Eleventh St
Yorkville Court
Leo Brunos
Italy Grants 6000 to Immigrant Aid Society
The Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants receives 6000 from the Italian Government as proof of esteem for its work. Two thousand dollars funds the immigrant escort service for friendless arrivals at Ellis Island. Existing quarters at No 17 State St. are cramped. organizers urge doubling locally to secure a permanent subsidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Protection of
Ellis Island
No. 17
State St
Earl of Rosslyn Prosecutes Swindlers After Sea Casino Woes
The Earl of Rosslyn told Jefferson Market Court he was swindled by gambling crooks during the voyage on the Etruria and then proceeded to arraign a man charged by police. He described losses of 265 dollars on Thursday 355 dollars on Friday and 505 on Saturday and recalled a queen full house hand. The magistrate said the alleged crime occurred at sea and discharged the prisoner. The Earl expressed satisfaction as he and the prisoner shook hands after the taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of
Rosslyn
Jefferson Market Court
Etruria
Deuel
High Seas
Barl Rosslyn
Coal Prices Rise Amid Strong Receipts and Demand
The Tribune reports higher soft coal prices with soft coal at 825 a ton and anthracite up 75 cents a ton for steam sizes. Buckwheat and pea coal prices noted, while large coal deliveries flooded the port. Rain cleared snows aiding transport, and charity workers saw modest demand as traders noted improved overall fuel sentiment across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
New England
Ines
Movements of Steamers in Foreign Ports
Foreign port movement report lists arrivals and sailings of steamers including Georgic Umbria Graf Waldersee Rotterdam Sarinian Kronprinz Wilhelm Bremen Lowther Castle Phoenicia Calliope Bencleuch Nash etc. Reports include ports such as New York Bristol Plymouth Cherbourg Hamburg Yokohama Manila and Hong Kong with dates in December.
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Liverpool
Georgic Br
Nichol
New York
Umbria Bro
Dutton
Glasgow
Sarinian
Bri
Moor
Plymouth
Graf Waldersee
Gert
Kopff
Hamburg
New-York
Brow Head
Jersey City
Frankland
Bristol
Lizard
Neckar
Ger
Harras
Sowitz
Bremen
Rotterdam
Stenger
Boulogne
Swansea
Satlied
Tanagra
Abbott
Hamburz
Turkistan
Paton
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Richter
Cherbourg
Amsterdam
Peters
New. York
Deutschland
Barends
Bordeaux
Aggi
Nor
Kierland
Gibraltar
Carter
Manila
Cebu
Boston
Port Said
Bencleuch
Thomson
Hong Kong
Singapore
Morris
Algiers
Colombo
Madeira
Auguste
Russan Fch
Trieste
Eter
Curacao
Carac
Woodrich
San Juan
la Guayra
Bermuda
Pretoria Bry
McKenzie
Skipsea
Blenkarm
Alexandria
Egypt
St Vincent
Gordon Castle
Newton
Alcoa Bay
City Hall hearing on water waste and public events today
Afternoon Board of Aldermen session at City Hall discusses water waste in the Council Chamber at 3 pm. George S Mortson delivers a talk on The Panama Canal before the American Geographical Society at 8:20 pm at 119 West Fortieth Street. Annual North Side Board of Trade meeting at 520 Willis Ave Pam. Linnaan Society lecture at Museum of Natural History, 7 pm by Rev Dr James M Gray on The Synthetic Study of the Bible. Fourth Presbyterian Church at West End Ave and Ninety-first St hosts a lecture by Prof W B Scott on Geography of Animals and Plants at 5 pm.
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Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Council Chamber
George S Mortson
Panama Canal
American Geographical Society
West Fortieth St
North Side Board of Trade
Willis Ave
Pam
Linnaan Society
Museum of Natures
James M Gray
Boston
Fourth Presbyterian Church
West End-ave
Ninety-first-st
People’s Institute
W. B. Scott
Cooper Unton
Spm
New York City Court Official Re-elected and Sworn In
Associate Judge John Clinton Gray was sworn in for a 14 year term by Justice Van Brunt at the Appellate Division in the presences of the full bench. Tammany Hall secretary Thomas F. Smith filed a certificate recommending John R. Voorhis for reappointment to the Board of Elections, where he now serves as president. The North Side Board of Trade meets tonight at Willis Ave to elect officers, review annual reports, and act on bylaw amendments with a tax relief topic set for discussion. Foreign mails from Hong Kong to Honolulu routed via San Francisco are due in New York Thursday morning, the Peru steamer reported arriving December 20.
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John Clinton Gray
Court of Appeals
Justice van Brunt
Thomas F. Smith
Tammany Hall
John R. Voorhis
Board of Elections
North Side Board of Trade
Willis Ave
City of
New York
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Honolulu
San Francisco
Peru
Relief promised for life savers at three stations
In a letter to Superintendent Knowles Chief Kimball of the Life Saving Service promises immediate coal relief for Block Island Brentons Reef and Point Judith. Government ship Seminole now at Portsmouth New Hampshire will bring forty tons of coal to the area for distribution among the stations. Knowles had warned the stations could be closed if fuel did not arrive soon.
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Point Judith
R. J
Knowles
Chief Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
Block Island
Brentons Reef
Portsmouth
N. H
Four Readings collieries flooded halt work in Schuylkill region
Philadelphia reports four Read ing company collieries near Shenandoah and Minersville flooded by heavy rains. Pumps run continuously to remove water, delaying mining. Officials cannot estimate resume date. flooding expected to further curtail anthracite production.
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Philadelphia
Reading Company
Schuylkill
Knickerbocker
Blangowan
Maple Hill
Shenandoah
Good Spring
Minersville
Mortgage Filed for 2 Million by Queens Electric Company
In Queens County the Queens Borough Gas and Electric Light Company of Rockaway filed a mortgage and deed of trust for 1.06 million dollars with the Guaranty Trust Company of New York City to secure 2,060 bonds of one dollar each. Proceeds were used to retire earlier mortgages on related utilities and to acquire new property, with further use of funds planned to support additional projects. The prior similar mortgage to the Guaranty Trust Company has been replaced and cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merk
Queens County
Queens Borough Gas and Electric Light Company
Rockaway
Guaranty Trust Company
New York City
Queens Borough Electric Light and Power Company
Crawford to seek refunds from Mayor on tax bureau salaries
Cleveland December 22 W J Crawford filed suit to compel Mayor Johnson to refund 37000 paid to the tax bureau for salaries and expenses the court ruled had no legal standing He will also seek repayment of 500 a month taken from the city while the mayor was away on personal business The mayor had two weeks paid vacation and a reduced salary during longer absences
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. J. Crawford
Johnson
Mail Wagon Drivers Face Wage Strike Rumors Denied
Herman Robinson, organizer for the American Federation of Labor, denied reports that the Mail Wagon Drivers' Union would strike over a wage scale and shorter workday. The New York Mail Company employed drivers at $1 a day for single horses and $1 3 a day for two horse wagons, with a twelve hour day. Drivers seek $1 a day for single horses and $2 25 for two horse wagons, plus a ten hour day. Rumors had circulated for some time about a committee being sent to General Manager of the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail Wagon Drivers’ Union
Herman Robinson
American Federation of Labor
General Post Office
New York Mail Company
Cause of Delay With Parcels Post Shown
Complaints from American Express about delays in goods sent from Europe to this port were discussed at the Custom House. Officials stated the delay was not due to customs officers or appraisers but to late delivery of entry papers by Lees on arrival of the ES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
Europe
Custom House
Hb Lees
the & S
Gloucester Derelict Barge No 48 Burns. Rileys Fatal Explosion
Off Gloucester Massachusetts a derelict gasoline barge No 48 burned after a crewman on the towing schooner Blanche struck a match to search for a cable. George Riley was killed in the explosion as the barge ignite and burned for hours.
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Gloucester
Mass
Blanche
George Riley
Riley
Vessel line mail schedule for December 24
A compact list of vessels, routes, and departure times including Caribbee, City of Washington, Hamilton, El Rio, Lombardia, Cymric, El Monte, Peperanza, New York, and Princess Anne with ports such as Arapahoe, Charleston, Colon, Panama, Norfolk, Galveston, Liverpool, New Orleans, Havana, and Antwerp. Contains multiple sailings at 3:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and later morning slots on Wednesday December 24.
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Cimbria
Shields
Milano
Hamburg
Hanover
Brauer Xenia
Tettin
Cevic
Liverpool
Hite Star Philadelphian
Leyland Seriphos
Wevant
Alianca Colon
Panama
Cearense
Para
Booth
Horatio
St Croix
Quebec
Korena
Kroonland
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Gibraltar
Lloyd
Bellona St Lucia
Lamp & Holt
Bristol City
Swansea
el Dorado
Galveston
Morgan Troquois
Jacksonville
Clyde
Frankfort
Bremen
Lloyd Powhatan
Rosen
Arapahoe
Charleston
Caribbee
Barrades
Etc
City of Washington
Colon
Hamilton
Norfolk
Dominion
el Rio
Morgan
Lombardia
Italy
Grecien Prince
Pernambuco
Prince
Cymric
White Star
el Monte
New Orleans
Peperanza
Havana
Waris
New-York
Turks Island
Princess Anne
Old Dominion
St George
Phoenix
el San Marcos
Mallory
St Louis
Southampton
American
Liverpool Wheat and Commodities Report Dec 22
Market roundup from Liverpool shows spot and futures for wheat, corn, peas, flour, hops, and meats. Prices list firmances across items with notes on steadiness in wheat futures, beef and pork markets, and oils, with limited commentary on spot activity and general dullness in several sectors.
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Liverpool
California
St. Louis
London
Pacific Coast
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Madison Square West
25Th
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Weber
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Fifth Avenue, Cor
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N. Y
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James McCreery & Co
Eiderdown
Twenty-third Street
Gerry Society
the Daily and Sunday Tribune
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la Savoie
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Brazil
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the Tribune
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Cardenas
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Aelstes Eeeeer
Itzgera
Sixth Avenue
Spencer Optical Ufacturing Co
Maiden Lane
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Seventh Ave
Tribune Almanac
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IBA
Richard
Mansfield
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Frank Damrosch
Sezanne Adams
Centralle
Theodore van Yorx
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W Allack
Hackett
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Sulu
NEW Savoy Theatre
34Th St
DE Fitch
Empire Theatre
St. A
ASHAM
Anothe
Julia Marlowe
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Mary Mannering
Mrs In
the New
Bwag
Wed & Sat
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Foe & Son
Ste
Goodwin
Elliote Tm
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Xtra Mat
Murray
Ball Hill Theatre
Lex
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Proctor’s
IB St. 2d
Harle
Francis “Wilson
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David Belasco
Blanche Bates
Bway
Mats Nmas & Sat
DAR of the
Academy OF Music
St. & Irving PL
Matsa
Mabelle Gilman Piers
Mocking Bird
Eady
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Waweere
Viola Allen
Keith
Bipi
Irving Place Theatre
Teichk
WAX & Morite
Cinematograph
Bine Beard
E- Muse E Dehosta
T-Clert
S. 4Th St
Russel, Bros. & CO
Snyder & Buckley
Barry & Halvers, Lloyd & Walton
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