Ferryboat Collision Dramatizes Dense Fog Ride
In New York on February 28 two Erie and Pennsylvania ferries collided on the North River near Ridgewood, causing a panic as the Ridgewood sustained a large hole and eight two passengers were severely injured along with many minor injuries. The New Jersey was rammed in a second collision and passengers scrambled for life preservers while tugs guided the ships to Jersey City.
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New Jersey
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Seven Men Killed in Connellsville Coke Mine Blast
Seven men perished in an explosion at the Connellsville Coke Co mine with about a hundred workers inside when the fire broke out. Several others reported missing and one body recovered as rescue efforts continued.
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Connelle
Connellsville
Seminole back battle with Newfoundland gales halt relief effort
Gloucester reports the revenue cutter Seminole under Captain Togers faced days of fierce storms and freezing seas while attempting to reach feebound ships off Newfoundland. Despite anchors, damage, and near flooding, the Seminole pressed toward Basque and Halifax before returning to Boston, with crews exhausted and engines in top condition.
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Halifax
Port Au Basque
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Newfoundland
Ogers
Deadlock in the House prompts filibuster and rule clash
In a dramatic session the Democrats pursue a sweeping filibuster against Republican action. A new rule is adopted to cut off debate on key measures, while House leaders face a strained quorum and protests over Speaker Henderson's management. Republicans and Democrats trade sharp rhetoric as the minority stalls business and the majority pushes a decisive procedural step amid wider political contention.
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Imperial troops ambushed in Yanguing pass report
Advices from Peking say 00 imperial troops were caught February 16 in an ambush in the Yanguing pass by rebels from Kwang ing province. Troops were lifted and rebels captured large quantities of aru. garrison at Jhiyten besieged. details uncertain.
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Dill Fieh
Burbank
Lowell
Mass
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Simoke
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Gros
Morne
Port de Paix
Halsh
Haltien Company
Holtsland
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Finland
Cape ‘Aitien
Port Au Prince
Roosevelt Urges Philippine Tariff Reform in Senate
President Roosevelt submits a social message to Congress urging passage of a tariff bill for the Philippines. The measure, approved by the House months ago, aims to reduce duties and ease trade while addressing Filipino welfare and economic pressures. The plea emphasizes humane policy and the need for stable economic relations with the United States.
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