Mutiny Aboard Leicester Castle Ends With Ship Raft Escape
The Leicester Castle, sailing from San Francisco, reports three American sailors mutinied on September 2. Captain Peattie and his Second Officer were shot, the latter fatally, during a failed attempt to seize the vessel. The mutineers fled on a raft after looting a few planks. Captain Peattie identified W A Hobbs Ernest Sears and Turner as the mutineers. Nixon was shot while trying to rescue the captain. The raft disappeared in darkness, and its fate remains unknown.
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Mutineere
Queenstown
Leicester Castle
San Frantisco
Peattie
Peattle
W. A Hobbs
Ernest
Sears
Turner
San Francisco
Nixon
Pitcairn v Island
Baltimore Windsor Hotel Collapses Leaving 400 Guests Safe
A small crack caused the Windsor Hotel in Baltimore to collapse last night. The building was condemned and vacated, but all 400 guests escaped unharmed after scrambling to find other sleeping arrangements. Fire officials noted no injuries and initiated a structural assessment.
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Baltimore
Windsor
Protests Against Quarantine Move Stir Pennsylvania
Governor Stone denies Pennsylvanias quarantine claim while federal authorities report no basis for action. Protesters say the measure damages land fees and harms import export trade, risking national interests and justice.
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Pennsylvania
Kaiser Denounces Socialists in Breslau Speech
In Breslau Prussia on December 6 Emperor William II declared that workmen must not rely on socialist leadership and warned that representatives of other classes would be willing to work together. The speech framed socialists as a Terrorizing force against the working class.
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Jas
Breslau
Prussia
wiliam
Géenan
Stolen Child Geraldine Heffron Found In Snow Drift
Geraldine Heffron the six year old girl abducted Thursday afternoon was recovered yesterday in a snow bank on Oliphant Boulevard. A stranger abducted her and placed her in a crib before taking her outside and throwing her into the snow. She was nearly frozen but otherwise unharmed. The kidnapper’s identity is unknown and searchers had pressed on through Thursday night.
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Geraldine
Scranton
Geraldine Heffron
Oliphant boulevard
Congress aims to bar publication of personal crisis reports
Congressman Jenkins introduced a bill to prohibit newspapers from publishing details of personal crises. If enacted, the law would bar use of the mails for such reports, limiting coverage to only the fact, time, and place of death. Penalties include up to 25 dollars fine and 90 days in jail. Washington reports also note a probe into rural free delivery carriers about female appointments.
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Jenkins
Washington
isconsin
house
Payne
Machen
Two Crushed By Falling Wall In Allentown Store
A large section of the brick wall of Bittner Hun sicker and Co store, burned Wednesday morning, was blown down by high wind. Elias Helwig died after being crushed. Elias Bittner remains in critical condition. Helwig, Civil War veteran, had sons serving in overseas campaigns.
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Allentown
Bittner
Hunsicker & Co
Elias Bittner
Elias O. Helwig
Helwig
Porto Rico
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Publicity provisions for trusts filed by year end
Washington reports a House Judiciary subcommittee favorably approved a bill requiring interstate or foreign corporations engaged in commerce to file annual returns with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure, not applying to capital stock under 500,000 dollars, would publish a corporate roster and financial details. enforcement via U.S. district courts. Bacteria in fruit noted with millions per fruit. cleaning advised. Spanish cabinet crisis continues as King consults leaders. West Point sends police for trooper horse handling training.
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Interstate Commerce
Commission
Washington
hougs judiciary committee
MWas
inter-state commerce commission
United States
Madrid
Liberal party
Senor Sagasta
Reed Improves After Early Morning Illness
Mr Reed appears better after a night of weakness and a possible fainting spell. Dr Bishop, consulting with Dr E, noted no alarming change but remained at the bedside to monitor the patient. The ailment caused nausea and a troublesome attack earlier, with the hospital scene described as tense but stabilizing.
SCHOONER WRECKED CREW LOST AT HATTERAS INLET
The four masted schooner Wesley M Oler went ashore at Hatteras Inlet during a storm. Lifesaving crews could not save the crew. no bodies washed ashore. The ship broke to pieces around 2:29 am. Others report a separate bark Oliver Thurlow broke to pieces with five rescues. Captain Hares sustained injuries. one crew member killed. Also reported Dickinson gets fifteen years in prison for burglaries and assault.
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Wesley M. Oler
Hatteras
N.C
weather bureau
Hatteras Inlet
Beaufort
N. C
Oliver Thurlow
vnook
Hares
Thurlow
Charleston
New York
Dickinson
Philadelphia
George Dickinson
Charles Wescott
Eastern penitentiary
Carter
West Philadelphia
Bryan's Latest On Cleveland Sparks Democratic Faction Debate
Ex president shows mixed signals as party enthusiasts rally around a potential nominee. The discourse centers on leadership clarity and the public’s trust in monetary influence within society.
Murdered Actress Buried in Aurora Funeral at St. Mary's Church
The remains of Miss Kate Hassett, the Philadelphia actress killed last Monday by actor Barry Johnstone, arrived in Aurora yesterday. The funeral was held today at St. Mary's Church after private services at the home of her father, M. D. Hassell.
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Aurora
Kate Hassett
Philadelphia
Barry Johnstone
Dickinson Hall narrowly escapes destruction at Princeton
In Princeton New Jersey on December 6 Dickinson Hall the university recitation building survived a third floor blaze started between the hall and examination hall. A bucket brigade and local firemen fought the fire delaying it from reaching the examination hall. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
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Dickinson
Princeton
N. J
Dickinson Hall
J. Mark Baldwin
Newport
N. J. Bridgeton
State
Riley
Barrett May Succeed Burk in Tokyo Minister Post
Washington December 6 The president will likely name John Barrett of Chicago to be minister to Siam and the Asia and Australasia exposition role as successor to the late Minister Buck. Barrett, a former Democrat turned Republican, is commissioner general of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to Asia and Australasia.
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Barrett
Burk
Washington
Buck
Tokio
John Barrett
Chicago
Asia
Australasia
min
Siam
unter Pres
Miners Plea as Independent Firms Consider Coal Sale
Scranton Pa December 6 The miners lawyers continued calling witnesses before the strike commission to show alleged blackmailing methods by coal operators who refused to reemploy strikers. Two injured miners testified to dangers underground while Father Curran described living conditions. The committee debated the boycott and blacklist issue amid tension over potential broader impacts.
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Scranton
Dev
Witnespas
tostly
ent
Lok
wagendizde
Ins
waa
iver
Wayne
MacVeaght
Erie Railroad
Veagh
Mr. Parker
York
Darrow
hidna
Gray
Z. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
Father Hussie
Hazieton
Curran
boscotts
No Outside Agreement on Settlement of Strike
Wayne MacVeagh arrived from Scranton and visited the Waldorf Astoria. He said emphatically there will be no settlement outside the commission and no further conferences outside the commission except those that occur during its work. The coal controversy continues with the commission at work to the end.
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Wayne MacVeagh
New York
Wayne MacWeash
Scranton
Waldorf-Astoria
MacVeagh
coremissin
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