Disaster at Sea Strikes Larchmont Off Block Island
The Joy line steamer Larchmont bound Providence to New York sank after a collision with the schooner Harry Knowlton off Block Island. Estimates place 136 to 160 passengers and crew lost with 43 bodies recovered, many frozen, as lifeboats drifted ashore and rescuers searched the beaches.
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Harry Knowlton
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Boston
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Larchmont, A Side Wheeler Which Was Only Put Into the Service of the Toy Line
Narragansett Bay
Point Judith
Blocklei
Sound
Fisher's Island
George MeVer
Fenogner
Echouner
Harry Knewiton
Inden
South Ambar
Everg
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Pandemoniun
McVey
Wmney
Fisher's Point
AbVey
Thaw Trial Hearings Move Amid Expert Testimony
In a heated session, defense and prosecutors clash over expert notes on Harry Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit. Dr. Britton D. Bynaus testifies about Thaw’s mental state, describing signs of insanity and delusions observed during 1908 visits.
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Nadikan Square Root Garden
Terome
Evelyn Nealit
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Delphin H. Delwas
Bianford White
Jerome
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Abe Hummel
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no money for war as japan would wave to fight us
Representative Slayden of Texas attacked war plans over the education question in California and accused annexation of the Philippines as a monetary lure. He warned about British arming Japan and argued defense cuts could fund pacific actions, urging voters to abandon American meddling in Asia.
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Japan
Jai
United States
California
Slayden
Texas
My. Slayden
Russia
Mararia
Pacific Ocean
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Asia
Attempted Assassination of Count Witte in St Petersburg
A Count Witte residence in St Petersburg was found to contain an infernal machine with nitroglycerin in an unlit stove. Police found a second timed device later the same day. The attack is attributed to the Reactionary League of Vengeance and a porter ignored a warning about the room change.
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ST. Petersburg
Witte
League of Vengeance
Lincoln Birthday Observed by Baltimore Clubs
Lincoln's birthday was celebrated in Baltimore with two events. One gathering was hosted by the Tinion Teague club and the Young Aren's Republican club with Mayor H. Clay Timanna and Vic President Fairbanks in attendance. Leslie M. Shaw addressed the Republican Party and Fairbanks delivered a Lincoln tribute.
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Fairbanks
Lincoln
Dream of Northwest Zion City Abandoned
SEATTLE Vas. Feb 138 Oversee Yoliva s dream of a Zion city in the northwest has been dropped. Rev August Ernst elder of the local Zionite group says plans changed due to revolts in Portland Beattie Tacoma and Vancouver against Voliva s rule. He adds belief in Dowie but not in one man rule Voliva follows.
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Seattle
Wash
Yoliva
Northwest
August Ernst
Portland
Beattie
Tacoma
Vancouver
Voliva
Dowie
Dr. Ernst
Kingston Loss Estimated At 13 Million After Disaster
Philadelphia report cites Allen D. Roberts of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum aboard the Amelia assessing Kingston Kingsted quake and fire damage at 13 million. The figure comes from a schedule of losses gathered by Roberts, Kingston representative.
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Kingston
Philadelphia
Allen D. Roberts
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
Atlantic Fruit Company
Amelia
Kingsted
Governor Won’t Accept Resignation of Insurance Superintendent
Albany February 18 Governor Elphgkes refuses to accept Kelsey’s request for the resignation of the superintendent of insurance. The governor will respond today with a firm no unless Kelsey reverses his stance.
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Helsey
Albany
Elpghkes
Otto
Kelsey
Jay Gould Wins Galder Racket Championship in Court Tennis
Jay Gould of Georgian Court Lakewood J easily defeated Pierre Lorfilard Jr of the Tuxedo Tennis and Racket Club for the fold racket championship in court tennis at Tuxedo Park New York February 13. Lorliiara was outclassed.
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Jay. Gould
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Jay Gould
Lake Wwood
Pierre Lor Filard, Jr
Tuxedo
Lorliiara
English King Opens Second Parliament with Aid Mention
London reports the second session of the second parliament opens with ceremony. King Edward VII acknowledges American naval aid after Kingston disaster and discusses Irish home rule, university reform, licensing bill, army, local government, and a criminal appeal court.
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London
Teign
Nords
Ireland
Bawara
Ias
Queedy
Buckingham Palace
Wiliielaw Keid
Sitistacton
Walt
United States
Court of Criminal Appeal
Berlin News Attacks on Harry Lehr Stir Uproar in Berlin
Berlin papers publish a flurry of unsavory items about Harry Lehr of New York, accusing him of misbehavior at a court bail. Reports claim a sequence of scenes over decorum, a possible dispute with his wife, and foreign critics of American conduct while Lehr maintains his visit showed proper American manners.
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Berlin
Nnpleasant
Harry Lehr
New York
Princess We
Frederick
Lehr
Whole People Must Decide Speech Cites Public Remedy
A Boston speech on February 13 argues that the people must themselves remedy public evils and that in any case the whole community bears responsibility for action. The remarks stress collective duty and democratic participation as the path forward.
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Boston
Hughes
Rochester Ministers Protest Publication of Indecent Testimony
The meeting of Rochester ministers protests Governor Hughes over newspaper publication of indecent testimony in the Thaw case.
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Rochester
Me Tgt
Hughes
Reward Offered For Missing Bank Treasurer Walker
The New Britain Bank trustees in Connecticut offer a reward of 250000 dollars for information leading to the recovery of treasurer William T Walker who disappeared with funds from the bank. The case is being treated as a missing person inquiry with suspected embezzlement.
Rochester Outborn Defeats Buffalo in Bowling Meet
Rochester outlasted Buffalo in a tight New York State Bowling League match. The competition featured three games and produced a decisive win for Rochester as players showcased strong form in a venue noted for its competitive atmosphere.
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Rochester
Buffalo
Ochester
New York
Governor Higgins Dies After Long Public Service
Former New York Governor Frank Higgins dies at his Albany home after a career rooted in Allegany County. He struggled with heart disease and kidney issues but insisted on carrying out his duty during the inauguration of his successor. Family, colleagues describe him as calm and philanthropic in his final hours.
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OLEAN
Prenk Way
Lant Higgins
New York
Hig
Hibbard
Higging
Jasephine
Higgins
Harry
Frank Sullivan Smith
Angelica
IB. Cameron
Charlotte’ Cameron
Smarth
Cameron
E.G. Janeway
Auccessor
Albany
Hinself
Hla
Allegany County
Poughkeepsie
Shortage Sparks Bank Run at New Britain Savings Bank
Hundreds of depositors and foreign-born patrons besieged the doors of the New Britain Savings Bank in Connecticut amid reports of a large cash shortfall. Police had difficulty controlling the crowd as rumors spread about the disappearance of treasurer Wiltian F Walker and a missing funds gap estimated around 150000 dollars. The bank’s officials warned of a serious deficit tied to the treasurer’s accounts while investigators delved into the missing funds claim.
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Britain
Savings Bank of
New Britain
Pictory
Wiltian
F. Walker
Grand Ball at Havana Palace Hosted by Governor Magoon
Governor Magoon hosted the second grand ball at the palace in Havana with over 1,000 guests. Mrs John G Bates assisted, including Amer and other foreign colonies, army officers, and many diplomatic and consular representatives attended the event.
Thaw Row Debate and Immigrant Legislation Tied to Senate
Fragmented report notes developments in Thaw cases and a motion to settle questions. It mentions a California stance on immigration and a House clause excluding Japanese individuals from certain codes. A round draw is described as the twentieth round.
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California
Wil “Agk Congress
House
The
United
Train arrival disrupted by Panera stop and funeral coat note
Fragmentary text describes a train event linked to a Panera stop and references a funeral coat and a Calvert cemetery near an island city. Names, dates, or concrete actions are unclear.
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Panera
Candh
York
Istani
Calvert
Camatery
Bone
Island
City
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