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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
4
Nova Scotian schooner Walleda reports sighting a dismantled 700 ton wreck during a November hurricane. Lifeboats stove, crew abandoned ship. attempts to rescue failed as seas were too heavy. Two other schooners helped by staying on scene until daylight but could not reach the sinking vessel.
Multiple vessel incidents reported from the Atlantic and New England shores detailing wrecks, rescues, and storm damage. The Angers rescued eight mariners from the Harry BR. Ritter after a mid ocean dismast. other boats and crews are noted near Norfolk Gloucester and Portland. Local storm damage in Wyoming Valley is described with widespread disruption. Also included are several medicinal ads and a dental notice.
Dr Charcot's Tonic Tablets described as a Parisian remedy for drink habit and melancholy from overindulgence. It supposedly destroys appetite for alcohol and can be given covertly. Pamphlet available. sold by Albert L Pearce at Etchison Building Frederich Ald.
Michael Corcoran, owner of the Anthracite hotel in Duryea, is shot dead by four masked intruders who gain entry through a window at 1 40 am. Servant Mary Monahan is bound and gagged as the robbers loot a safe containing about 200 dollars and other valuables. Police from Scranton Pittston and Wilkes Barre swarm the scene at daylight while a vigorous hunt for the gang follows.
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