Twilight steamer Twilight sinks near Perriwig with 380 aboard
The steamer Twilight, operated between Trenton and Philadelphia, sank after hitting a rock or fog near Perriwig two miles below the city. About 380 passengers were ashore safely in life boats and row boats with no casualties. Passengers describe pumping failures and crews manning lifeboats as the vessel grounded in mud at the Buttonwoods area.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Upper Delaware Navigation Co
Perriwig
Ward
George Preater
C. Fred Ruhlman
Garvey Consecrated Bishop for Altoona Diocese
Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey of Pittston was consecrated bishop of the newly formed Altoona diocese at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton. Cardinal Martinelli presided with Bishops Hoban Fitzmaurice Ryan Prendergast McQuaid and others in attendance. The ceremony featured multiple clergy, including Rev. M F Crane and Rev. J O'Reilly, with Rev. Charlies Kelly J. J. Feeley delivering the sermon.
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Eugene A. Garvey
Pittston
Altoona
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cardinal Martinelli
Michael J. Hoban
John E. Fitzamourice
Erie
P. J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Auxilary
E. F. Prendergast
Bernard J. McQuaid
Rochester
M. F. Crane
Avoca
Daniel O'Connor
John Boyle
Johnstown
J. A. O'Reilly
William Dunlea
Tyrone
P. J. Quinan
J. J. Feeley
John Keeper
Williamsport
Charlies Kelly
En Greene
Died After Four Days From Son-in-Law Hate Crime
Henry Gautschi of Chestnut Hill died in Germantown Hospital four days after being shot by his son-in-law Jacob Pensderfer on Bethlehem pike. Pensderfer, arrested and held without bail, claimed revenge as motive after family tensions over his wife’s fortune. Gautschi, 63, German-born, long partnered in music box manufacturing at 1020 Chestnut Street. Coroner Dagan to hold inquest.
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Henry Ganutschi
Chestnut Hill
Jacob Pensderfer
Germantown
Gautschi
Jacob Rufe
Lansdale
Bethlehem Pike
Pensderfer
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Gautsehi
Gautsehl
Germany
Chestnut Street
Dagan
Famine and Earthquake Hit Korea and Japan
The Kobe Herald reports Korea faced a rice export ban due to famine risk from drought. Farmers shift crops as rain fails. An August earthquake in America caused rail disruptions and subsidence between Shirinchi and Numazaki.
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Portland
Ore
Portland and Asiatic Line
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Kobe Herald
Japan
Aomeriken Onerday
Shirinchi
Numazaki
Mercury Drops Suddenly In Cold City Weather Shift
Forecaster Townsend notes mean temperature one degree above normal amid sudden two day drop. Saturday reached 60 degrees while yesterday hit 8 to 6 at 8 with wind from the north and northwest at 20 to 26 miles per hour. Humidity near .50. Fair and cooler weather expected today and tomorrow with brisk winds.
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Sister Killed Brother in Accidental Shooting
Lynott Stevenson a Wenonall, 15, died from a gunshot wound believed accidental, ten days after a sister, aged nearby, discharged a revolver while the parents prepared to go to market. The girl was inspecting the weapon to see if it was loaded when it fired.
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Philadelphia Times
Woodbury
N. J
Lynott Stevenson
Wenonall
Sampson Health Rumors Stir Boston Post Story
The Boston Post reports a sensational tale about Rear Admiral Sampson's health citing a supposed conversation between his wife and Captain McCalla. Mrs. Sampson allegedly says the admiral is steadily worsening and fears an imminent end amid distress over a forthcoming Washington court of inquiry.
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the Post
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Addicks Hosts Delaware Assembly Guests In Rehoboth
Politicians in Delaware weigh attendance at J Howard Addicks three day gathering in Rehoboth starting next Saturday. Republican foes likely decline invitation. Samuel H Baynard cannot attend due to Sunday school duties. Impact on ongoing senatorial deadlock remains uncertain.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
General Assembly
J. Howard Addicks
Rehoboth
Samuel H. Baynard
Addicks
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Camp Meeting Death Shocks Laurel Community
During a Laurel Delaware camp meeting service tonight farmer Smith Baker collapsed after exclaiming Oh God and died. The three week event concluded with his death as a closing moment.
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Philadelphia Times
Laurel
Del
Smith Baker
Saloons in Wilmington without window screens
Police department order led to sacked window screens across Wilmington saloons yesterday. Sixty awaiting trial prisoners were held in Whearaliene County jail. Kaley from Wegneh faced Pontifical Mass in St Pete. Pro-Cath era Wotem Bunton spoke. details unclear.
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Wheeraliene Cou Gton
Bish Kaley
Wegneh
Pontifical Mase
Pete Pro
Fusion Talks Shape Pennsylvania Political Realignment
A Philadelphia Times report outlines efforts to fuse the Democratic and Union parties for the state and city tickets. Key figures argue for Democratic control of key posts like Recorder of Deeds and Clerk of the Quarter Sessions while Union leaders push to keep some candidates. The discussions hinge on naming rights, ward support, and a straight ticket approach to avoid splitting the vote in both state and city races.
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Philadelphia Times
McKinley
A. K. McClure
Bromley
Democratic
P. F. Rothermel
Rothermel
Pattison
Board of Revision
John Virdin
Frank Hartranft
Townsend resigns from ward Republican committee joins Union party
Lincoln Townsend quits the Twenty-fourth ward Republican executive committee and declares allegiance to the Union party in a letter to Richard Williams. He cites concerns over the party's direction and hints at a need for reform within the Republican organization amid ongoing political tensions.
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Republican Executive Committee
Union Party
Richard Williams
Republican Committee
Townsend
Allegations of Fraud Hit Pittsburg City Contracts
A Times report details alleged fraud by Senator Flinn's contracting firm in Pittsburg. It claims stone from city quarries was used for county road and City Farm road projects at inflated prices, with contracts tied to Flinn allies. Director Nisbet plans to challenge these contracts and void a lightning rod job at the City Home.
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A Times
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Anderson
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Brown
Atlantic City Plans Gradual Saloons Reduction Policy
Atlantic City license committee charts a budget for next year anticipating $10,000 less liquor revenue than this year. Licenses would fall from 210 to about 180 with no fee increase, despite talk of raising to 1,000. Future licenses will face higher standards and likely be denied for disorderly conduct, signaling a broader crusade and Sunday closing emphasis.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
City Council
City Tax Rate Outlook and Budget Shifts Dramatize Atlantic City
Comptroller Heston projects next year’s city tax rate at 2.22 dollars, down from 2.52 this year, with possible Council adjustments not exceeding 2.36. Budget changes hinge on increases in the Viovations Party and city usury balance of 60 dollars, while schools may receive more funds and the fire department 80,000 for new steamers. Total taxes rise from 672,000 this year to about 725,000 next year.
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Heston
Atlantic City
Double rescue at Lee's Pier saves three swimmers
Moses Zaritsky a Philadelphia business man nearly drowned off Lee's Pier Texas avenue during rough surf. Life Guard Mitchell leaped from the pier to aid him and both were pulled from the undertow. Harry Ziegler of Philadelphia then joined the effort bringing all three to shore amid cheers.
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Philadelphia
Lee's
Texas Avenue
Mitchell
Harry Ziegler
Yacht Hildra Dismasted Off Sparmaceti Cove
A squall this forenoon dismasted the sloop Hildra of the New York Yacht Club owned by Austin Busted Millard. Captain Olsten and four passengers were aboard. names not ascertained. Lifesaving guards towed the disabled vessel into the Shrewsbury River mouth.
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Sparmaceti Cove
New York Yacht Club
Austin Busted Millard
Olsten
Shrewsbury River
Nomad Grounds on Barnegat Shoals. Lifesaving Crew Aids
The sloop Nomad from New York grounded this afternoon on Barnegat bay shoals injuring nine aboard. The Barune Life Saving crew pulled the vessel off and she proceeded on her voyage. Nomad is owned by Lincoln Bate of Jersey City and commanded by Captain Brist of Jersey City.
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Atlantic City Notes On Guests In Resort Season
Miss Helen Johnson of Germantown is spending several weeks at the Normandie. Mrs Hinton and Miss BE B Hinton of Scranton Pa are stopping at the Windsor. Wesley Harper of Harper's Magazine York is noted with Nil e. State Senator William H Keyser of Philadelphia is registered at the Hotel Charles Lippincott and family of Philadelphia who spent the cammer to the Catal will pass the autumn at Atlantic Mortimer Mr and Page Chan prominent golfers are the Brighton for the amateur championship.
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Germantown
Normandie
Hinton
BE. B. Hinton
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Windsor
Wesley Harper
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York
Nile
William H. Keyser
Philadelphia
Charles Lippincott and
Weather Outlook for Tri-State Area
Fair and cooler today. Monday and Tuesday bring cooler air with northerly winds. Eastern New York New Jersey eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware see a pair of cool days. Western New York and western Pennsylvania expect a fair to cooler period with slight warming Tuesday and light north to northeast winds.
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Statendam New York
The liner Statendam arrives in New York from Rotterdam marking a regular transatlantic passage. Passengers and cargo noted as the vessel docks at the port amid the daily flow of ships.
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Rotterdam
Recovery of president is almost certain
Buffalo report notes President McKinley rests comfortably with pulse 130, temperature 101.6 and respiration 20 at 9 PM. Official bulletins by Cortelyou promise full, cautious disclosure while physicians emphasize accuracy to reassure the public.
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McKinley
Cortelyou
Recovery Almost Sure In McKinley Case Amid Buffalo Jubilation
The Buffalo public exults as doctors express strong confidence in President McKinley’s recovery from the gunshot wounds. Senator Hanna and Vice President Roosevelt praise the doctors while Mrs McKinley makes a cautious improvement and goes for a drive with friends.
Local fusion talks frame party alliance amid election ties
Negotiations between Union party and Democrats hint at a fusion ticket aimed at re electing Rothermel. Henry Gautechi dies from gunshots at Germantown Hospital. Jacob Peusderfer among wounded as tensions surge near a Delaware River crossing two miles below the city. President McKinley stance cited as reports swirl.
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Rothermel
Henry Gautechi
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Jecob Peusderfer
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