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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
1
Survivors describe chaotic moments as the Elbe sank after a collision with a steamer. A lifeboat washed ashore near Yarmouth with lifebelts, while officers face questions over who commanded and why boats fouled by a starboard list limited rescue.
The second session of a joint committee investigated charges of corruption in the Mutual Automatic Telephone ordinance. Witnesses, including Beasley and Breen, faced cross examination as subpoenas failed to reach some company officers. The panel debated calling Pigott and adjourned after aggressive testimony and threats of further hearings.
A large crowd filled the Select Council Chamber as the committee opened its session. Members, politicians, city employees, and citizens packed every available space, with the gallery full and seats along the room crowded before eight oclock.
An official statement from Lowrstort England reports a collision between the Elbe and another steamer forty-five miles from Merschelling Lightship. Both ships were moving at full speed. the Elbe settled stern first and boats became unusable. Chaos ensued as passengers surged for lifeboats, drowning many in a swamped boat.
Special Telegram to The Truxa New York January 31 Ward McAllister died tonight after an attack of the grip at his home 16 West Thirty sixth street The Savannah born lawyer aged 64 rose in society and authored Society as I Have Found It His death was mourned at the Charity Ball with surprise as illness had seemed slight.
John W. Norton lay in state at the Southern Hotel in St Louis with funeral rites held in the grand parlor this afternoon. Dr. John Snyder led the service under the auspices of the Kiks society to which Norton belonged, as floral tributes and wreaths from Newark managers and Grand House staff were displayed.
Alfred Ellis pleaded guilty before Judge Hare to charges of embezzlement. He was ordered to serve eighteen weeks in the Budget Peace Session area by Cone Street, with restitution of 900.
City of Mexico reports intense tension as Guatemala pressures mediation while the United States remains neutral. Mexico contemplates possible war. Colonel Pate gathers reserves and conscription rumors rise as the Twenty first Regiment moves toward the frontier.
A second arson attempt in three weeks damaged the Monumental Baptist Church at Forty first and Ludlow streets. The fire gutted the rear portion including the pulpit and pews while the interior suffered water damage. No suspects or motive are identified as police and fire officials continue to investigate.
Independents and Democrats prepare for a big mass meeting for Robert Pattison for Mayor of Philadelphia. The event is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Winter Circus Building at Broad and Cherry Streets with ex-Governor W Biddle and others expected to speak.
The Japanese seized Wei Hai Wei after two days of fighting. Chinese losses are reported at 2,000 slain. Fin Yung Tau island near the city remains under Chinese control with workshops and forts. all Europeans in the city reportedly escaped unharmed. Chinese warships reportedly sailed away uninjured during the action.
Secretary Herbert received a cable from Admiral Carpenter dated Chefoo January 31 reporting Japanese forces bombarding Mwei Hai Wei. Yorktown observers track the action to gauge impact on China Japan peace negotiations.
Yokoyama reports Japanese forces have captured land forts at Wei Hai Wei. Chinese peace envoys will be received today as part of ongoing negotiations.
Archbishop Ryan officiated the marriage of his nephew Edward S. Bowen to Miss Kate Russell Burnham at Hornellsville New York. The bride has long been prominent in music and is a graduate of Boston and New York conservatories.
NasHvi Lee reports the Tennessee House concurred with a Senate joint resolution fixing Tuesday February 5 for a joint convention of the two houses to open canvass and publish the governor election returns under the contest bill recently enacted.
John J. Malone the broker shot in front of the St James Hotel during an altercation with Michael Considine died at New York Hospital after reaching treatment. The incident occurred last Monday night and Malone succumbed to his injuries this afternoon.
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expect warmer conditions with southerly winds. Reported temperatures reach a high near 284 with a low around seers, indicating light precipitation or unclear data in the forecast.
Today an afternoon benefit for Ralph Bingham at Walnut Street Theatre features a program of lectures and performances. W Hudson Shaw discusses Norman Conquest in Association Hall at 8 PM. An annual banquet for Philadelphia task IV occurs at Hotel Bellevue at 6:30 PM. John La Farge lectures on sincerity in art at the Academy of Fine Arts this afternoon.
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