Storm and wrecks batter coast as barges sink and telegraphs fail
Nov. 27 report details a disastrous scene off New York as a barge tow from Bergen Point to the city broke apart in a gale near Robbin's Reef. Nineteen barges sank with crews and cargo, while the steerage was saved. Wires and lines fell with the blizzard impairing telegraph service from Philadelphia to Boston.
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New Vork
Now Wi
Jordegtown
Alb
Bergen Point
Robbin’s Reef
Oselia
Bordentown
Ree
Fort Hamilton
New Haven
Stickney & Congham
Broadway
Bonientown
Delaware and Barntan Towing Company
Florida
Atlantic
Virginia
Baldwin
Western Union
Philadelphia
City
Brooklyn
United Press
Chicago
Washington
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boston
Staten Island
George
Stanleton
Chitton
Beinz
Rosebank
Capt. Scholz
Ufe
H. Koop & Co
Bremen
Bayonne
St. George
Brooxtyx
Third Avenue
Bostos
Rutland
Bangor
Concord
N. H
Severe North Shore Storm Wrecks Vessels and Towns
A violent nor'easter lashed Boston and nearby shores with historic intensity. Ships including the Avelin and several others ran aground or were driven ashore at Spectacle Island, Norman's Woe, and Rockport, with crews lost or saved. widespread damage stranded trains and flooded streets as telegraph lines failed and communities hunkered down.
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Boston
Coscent Bosch
Gome
Warthrop
Shirley
Winthrop
Suimad
North St
Mattie E. Eason
Thomascon
Port Spain
Trinidad
Nantucket
Avelin
St. Tom
New York
Spectacle Land
Charles Buukfont
John Douewlin
James Todd
Tiverton
N.S
Cox and Green
Greenport
Philadelphia
Bertha F. Walker
Fall River
Hib
Westgamn
Gertude Abbott
Groverter
Mass
Iris
Norman
Wey
Medford
Alice
Schcate
Exiward Orton
Clit Point
Allen
Brubbs & Co
Casters
Gloucester
Lockport
Barry Saunders
Anchorage
Ten Pound Island
J. J. Locke
Barrington, N
Banks
Locke
HL & A. Locks
J. M. Banks
Barrington
Shelburne
Dolliver’s Neck
Addie
Emery
Camden
Actiioner
Addie S. Emery
Stege Fort
Rockport
Yar Moors
Amazon
Provincetown
White
Caxasonsaim
Mohawk Valley
Grand Street
Lyman Bissell Hero of St Patrick's Night Riot
Maj Lyman Eisel Bissell, longtime New Haven police chief, saved South College from a mob during the 1855 St Patrick's night riot. He halted the attack as mobs armed with knives pistols and cannon overwhelmed the campus, directing actions that prevented greater bloodshed and property loss. The narrative recalls his heroic leadership and public standing in New Haven.
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New Haven
Lyman Eisel
Univer States Army
New Havers
Maj Baseil
St. Patrick's
Aloe
Old South Coflyst
New Haves
Thero
Trigedian
Homan
Goda
Yale
Mae
St Patrick's
Boman’s Atheneum
Oli Green
Farrus Old College
Souz
Bissell
Bisset
Bisse
South College
Russell
Thehio
Tisen
Times Expenses Debate on Parnell Commission Grants
London rumor says the government may seek a special grant in parliament to cover expenses of Parnellites in the commission inquiry and related travels. Opponents warn such a move would provoke ferocious debate and party strife in the Commons.
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London
Parnell Commission
Times
Standard
Troy
America
Great Britain
Parnellites
Imperial Exchange
Thenixlves
House of Commons
Gladstone
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South Marest Street
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Ar Bamar
Leslie
Century Magazine
Helper
Franklin Mines
F. Eisens Acter
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North Charles Street
Saratoga
Dirst
Medical and Dental
Harvey BR. Lease
Frederick, Ma
Victor Remedies CO
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Roniars and
Sage
Lee
Bilton Renee
Eitier
Sabin
O. C Sabin
Stone
Clintonville
Elgin
Batavia, O
William Turner
Amelia, O
Agron
Lyman Bissell
Old South College
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Sam Wasninotoux
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Sabe
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Taylor’s
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Onion
David Stevenson & Co
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Joe
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Patriote League
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Philip Barry
Barry
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George Parmer
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