Volturno Burns at Sea Deadly Ocean Tragedy
A liner Volturno burns at sea causing 146 deaths with Carmania and rescue ships rushing to aid the doomed vessel. Dozens of other vessels converge to rescue survivors and assist injured passengers.
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
1
Deadly Volturno Disaster Echoes Titanic Sorrow
On the Volturno fire, 146 passengers and crew perished as rescue ships led by the Carmania fought head winds to reach the burning liner. Lifeboats proved insufficient with 521 saved from nine ships. the ship carried 560 passengers and 93 crew, with most deaths caused by burns and collapsing wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmania
New York
Volturno
Cunard Line
Barr
North Atlantic
Halifax
Rotterday
la Touraine
Minneapolis
Rappahannock
Czar
Narragansett
Devonian
Kroonland
Grosser Kurfurst
Seydlitz
Voltuiro
Lloyds
Canadian Northern Steamship Company
Uranium Line
Glasgow
Rotterdam
Electric Railway Convention Opens in Atlantic City
More than 5,000 delegates from street railway firms across the nation attend the American Electric Railways convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. The agenda includes a profit sharing plan for employees and discussions on street railway conditions in Cleveland and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Electric Railways Association
National Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Telephone and Telegram Company
Cleveland
Detroit
Rescue Tugs Rush to Aid Schooner Near Cape Fear
Washington reports tugs rushed to assist the schooner Greenleaf Johnson after it went ashore in a gale near Cape Fear. Two other vessels wrecked by the same storm reached safety despite heavy damage along the Carolina coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greenleaf Johnson
Cape Fear
Carolinas
James F Allen Surrenders on Misapplication Charge
James F. Allen, charged with misapplication of funds of the Atlantic National Bank of Providence, surrendered to U S Marshal Henkel in New York and was released on $20,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James F. Allen
Atlantic National Bank of Providence
R. L
United States
Henkel
Huerta Faces U S Wary Over Deputy Arrests
United States warns Huerta over the fate of Mexican deputies after the death of Senator Dominguez and arrests tied to Do mingues disappearance. Germany plans a warship presence near Mexican waters while O'Shaughnessy relays US demands for humane treatment of prisoners. News notes Huerta’s severe actions trigger diplomatic protests and potential US displeasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Mexico
Mexico City
Huerta
Nelson O’shaughnessy
Berlin
Foreign Office
Hertha
New England
Washington
O’shaughnessy
State Department
Dominguez
Senate
Wilson
Bryan
Madero
White House
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Modeno
Six Die In River Crossing Near Tarentum
Six relatives drowned when a skiff overturned in the Allegheny River near Tarentum as they were being rowed to visit kin. Antone Widmer Carl Widmer John Widmer Julius Sobor John Widmer Jr. age thirteen perished. George Oblinger and another rower survived by clinging to the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Tarentum
Antone Widmer
Carl Widmer
John Widmer
Julius Sobor
Widmers
John Widmer, Jr
George Oblinger
Tragic Stampede Kills 16 Women in Lemberg Synagogue
Panic erupts when a woman faints in the crowded Chodorow Galacia synagogue in Lemberg Austria Hungary. Hundreds flee toward exits and 16 women are crushed to death in the crush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemberg
Austria-Hungary
Chodorow
Galacia
Springfield Fire Destroys S. Mendenhall Building
Springfield Illinois October 14 a major fire wiped out the S Mendenhall building at Seventh and Adams in downtown. The flames spread to neighboring structures causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
S. Mendenhall
Seventh and
Adams Streets
Hobson and Underwood Clash Over Campaign Tactics
In Washington on October 15 Representative Hobson attacked Democratic Leader Underwood over his presidential campaign. Hobson claimed Ryan Wall Street and liquor interests supported Underwood and that support came through false pretenses. Underwood demanded proof and rebutted claims of being controlled by outside interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hobson
Underwood
House
Baltimore
Donovan
Connecticut
Thomas F. Ryan
Wall Street
Fiobson
Lightning Kills Two Men in Wisconsin and North Dakota Storms
Afton Wisconsin cyclone wrecked two farmhouses and four barns injuring four people at Afton seven miles north of Beloit. In North Dakota near Berthold two men died and one was injured when lightning struck a barn on John Engebreton's farm killing nine horses. A Nebraska tornado near ONeill killed three people and caused extensive damage to the Clark Lewis and Farewell families with multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Wis
Minot
N. D
John Engebreton
Berthold
Beloit
Jackson
McCrea
Clark Lewis
Two Held for $100000 Fires in Wisconsin
Hurley Wisconsin Oct 15 Two men from Saxon Robert Gill and Joseph Le Gendre were arrested on arson charges and jailed here awaiting preliminary hearings. State fire marshals say the pair caused fires over two years destroying property valued at $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Hurley
Wis
Robert Gill
Joseph le Gendre
Saxon
Supreme Court Opens Fall Term With White House Visit
The Supreme court convened for its fall term, adjourned, and paid its customary visit to President Wilson at the White House. Next Monday will be the first decision day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Wilson
White House
White Sox win Chicago city series at Comiskey Park
Comiskey Park Chicago October 15 The White Sox clinched the city series by defeating the Cubs four games to none with a final score of 5 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Comiskey Park
Chicago
Militant suffragists clash with police in London hall
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst is seized inside Bow Neaths while addressing suffragists. In the ensuing melee outside, officers and protesters clash as Pankhurst evades arrest. Injured include Miss Zeke Emerson of Jackson Michigan. Mrs Lee among those arrested. A separate report says Emmeline Pankhurst may be detained on arrival in New York for immigration review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Bow Neaths
Holloway
Miss Pankhurst
Ss Pankhurst
Zeke Emerson
Jackson
Mich
Lee
Washington
Emmeline Pankhurst
la Provence
Ellis Island
United States
New York
Senators defend currency reform bill against bankers attack
Democratic senators rallied to defend the currency reform bill after bankers at the Boston convention criticized it and alleged efforts to stall its passage. A Senate debate and President Wilson’s comments reflected renewed support for the measure amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Washington
Boston
American Bankers’ Association
Senate
Wilson
Adolphus Busch Dies in Germany at 60 Million Wealth
A cablegram from Germany reports the death of Adolphus Busch the prominent St. Louis brewer at Lange-lanwaltz Germany. The message from August A Busch to his son Adolphus Busch III states Father passed away peacefully at 8 15 after 1 15 p m St Louis time Money value estimated at 60 million dollars with heir Adolphus Busch III listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Germany
Adolphus Busch
Langensonwalbach
Adolphus Busch III
August A. Busch
Aviator Luckey Wins Thousand Dollar Prize Race
William S. Luckey captured a $1000 prize by winning a 60 mile aeroplane race from Oakwood Heights Staten Island to Manhattan and back. Charles F. Niles took second in a similar biplane with a time of 54 minutes 55 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
Oakwood Heights
Staten Island
Manhattan Island
William
Luckey
Charles F. Niles
Couple Killed by Train in Fort Wayne Crash
Fort Wayne Indiana October 15 Herbert Voors twenty six and Loretta Reiling twenty five were killed instantly when a buggy they rode in was struck by a Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana traction car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Herbert Voors
Loretta Reiling
Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction
President Wilson Gifts Boy New Bicycle Wheel
Fifteen year old Robbie Crawford, who rode his bicycle in front of President Wilson's car, received a new wheel as a gift from the president in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Robbie Crawford
Timothy L Woodruff Dies in New York at 55
Former New York lieutenant governor Timothy L Woodruff died in his apartments after a long coma. He collapsed during a speech he gave in support of the Progressive party after leaving the Republicans. He was 55, survived by his second wife Isabel Morrison and son John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Connecticut
Yale
Cora Eastman
Poughkeepsie
John
Isabel Morrison
Athletics Win World Series In New York Final
The Athletics defeated the Giants 3 to 1 at Polo Grounds to clinch the world series title. Plank starred for Philadelphia while Mathewson delivered his best effort, but could not avert defeat. Philadelphia earned the championship and the largest share of receipts after four wins to Giants one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
New York
Athletics
Giants
Plank
Philadelphia
Mathewson
Philadelphians
Phillies
Plumes for Ladies Pass Customs Unchecked
Thirty eight women aboard the Rotterdam bring aigrettes to New York undisturbed by inspectors under the new tariff. Chicago’s Mrs. Patterson denounces the order while Collector John Purroy Mitchel defers comment as the surveyor of the port reviews the directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rotterdam
Roberts W. Patterson
Chicago
Audubon Society
John Purroy Mitchel
Foster Widow Receives Settlement in Shepherd Death Case
Decatur Ill Oct 15 The Foster Shepherd damage suit over the Ralph Foster killing at Lovington four years ago ends with Mrs Foster receiving about 10000 from Homer Shepherd a banker. The murder had been ruled a mistaken burglary and the suit cost over 20000 to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, Ill
Foster Shepherd
Ralph Foster
Homer Shepherd
Lovington
Postpone Alleged Dynamiter's Case
Indianapolis officials report the hearing for H. W. Jones secretary of the Structural Iron Workers union charged with conspiracy in the dynamiting campaign was postponed to November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. W. Jones
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Wolgast Defeats Nelson in Cadillac Showdown
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan defeated his longtime rival Bat Nelson of Hegewisch in a decisive style in Milwaukee. Although no official decision was published, Wolgast was clearly the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Milwaukee
Cadillac
Mich
Bat Nelson
Hegewisch
Wolgast
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Mid-Ocean
R. C. Inch
H. P. Miller
R. Dewar
H. Carter
Wm. F. Brown
H. C. Lang
Wm. Mahler
Gardner
King Gustav OF
Sweden
Gustav
Senator
Lord Methuen
England
Canada
Hobson and Underwood
WOMEN
Free Militant
Hall
U. S
Senators
Timothy 'L. Woodruff
Woodruff
Meet
Philadelphia Americans
Slayer
Lovington, Il
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