East River Horror Death Toll Tops a Thousand
Authorities place the East River horror toll over 1,000 with about half the bodies recovered. Fire investigators struggle to identify victims as details of the blaze emerge.
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
1
Ship Tragedy on Gen. Slocum Claims Many Lives
Amid a Long Island Sound excursion from St. Mark's Church in New York, the General Slocum caught fire after a grease pot overturned, forcing passengers to leap into the East River currents. Officials fear more than a thousand may be dead, with 463 known dead and 116 identified so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gen. Slocum
Vessel Ablaze as Captain Forces Evacuation to Shore
A passenger excursion steamer caught fire spreading rapidly. Captain Van Sehark steered toward North Brother Island to avoid lumber yards and oil tanks at One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Street, risking crowd danger but saving hundreds of passengers as flames swept the forward decks toward the stern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
Slocum
van Sehark
North Brother Island
Inferno Aboard the Slocum Fires Cut Escape On Deck
Eyewitness accounts describe the Gen Slocum fire trapping passengers on the hurricane deck. Women and children crowded the after rail as it collapsed, tossing many into the river. Rescuers in small boats plucked survivors, while officers stayed at their posts, and Capt Van Schaick recalled his struggle to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Sound
van Schaick
Gen. Slocum
Wiley Advises Frugal Summer Eating and Drinking
Washington report summarizes Professor Harvey W. Wiley urging moderation in summer foods and strict abstinence from alcoholic and certain cold beverages. He links liquor use to sun exposure and higher stroke risk, urging temperance as essential for health during heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Agricultural Department
Congress
Professor Wiley
Warning on iced drinks and summer diet guidance
The professor urges shunning iced beverages or sipping slowly to avoid stomach shock and impaired circulation. He advises summer foods be lighter, with one quarter less winter diet, and emphasizes rice and potatoes for energy while favoring well ripened fresh fruits and avoiding green or overripe fruits.
Gen Corbin Named To Command Philippines Division
Washington June 16 Maj Gen Henry C Corbin ordered to command the division of the Philippines succeeding Maj Gen Wade effective in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Wade
Island Force
Washington
Henry C. Corbin
Division of the
Philippines
Wade
Wreckage Washes Ashore Near Cape Henry
A quantity of buried wreckage cabin furniture and a passenger check of a steamship company washed ashore near Cape Henry Virginia on June 16 raising fears of a serious shipwreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Henry
Cyclone Death Toll Rises in Santiago de Cuba
A cyclone and unprecedented rains devastate Santiago de Cuba and surrounding regions. Over 100 people killed as land and cable communications are cut for 48 hours, with extensive damage reported after the June disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
New York
Finland Governor General Shot at Helsinki Senate
St. Petersburg reports Gen. Bo brikoff governor general of Finland was shot and mortally wounded by Sehaumann son of Senator Sehanimann at the Pin kish senate entrance in Helsingfors. The assassin killed himself and authorities blame Finnish patriotism for the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeg
St. Petersburg
Sehaumann
Sehanimann
Parker Wins in Southern States Democratic Convention
The Parker campaign gained momentum as convention delegates selected Parker over Berry in Arkansas and Mississippi. Jefferson Davis supported Berry, while Clark’s stance determined the outcome. The convention at Slat Springs Ark and Jackson Miss.. June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Southern States
Une
Arkkansas
Dem
Park
Jefferson Davis
Berry
Clark
Davis
United States
Kson. Miss
William Cov. Vardamin
Mone
McLaurin
Australian pastor investigates Zion City impact on Dowieism
Rev. Andrew Creighton Rankin of Christ Church Adelaide traveled from Sydney on May 9 with fifty two Zionists aboard the same ship to assess Zion City in Chicago. He intends to report back in Australian newspapers to curb the Dowie movement and inform influential South Australian citizens concerned about wealth-mongering followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Andrew Creighton Rankin
Christchurch
Adelaide
South Australia
Chicago
Zion City
Rankin
Sydney
Dowie
Australia
Writ of Habeas Corpus Ordered for Moyer in Miners Case
United States Circuit Judge A M Thayer orders Charles H Moyer before July 5 under a writ of habeas corpus. The writ names Gov J H Peabody Adjt Gen Sherman Bell and Buckly Wells tied to the Telluride detention amid Colorado miners war. Peabody ends martial law in San Miguel county and orders troops released. He will hand Moyer to civil authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
A. M. Thayer
Chambers
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
J. H. Peabody
Colorado
Adjt
Sherman Bell
Buckly Wells
Moyer
Telluride
Col
Miners’ Union
Denver
Accused State Official Details Fees Received
Wallenger testifies in the Prudential Life Insurance case against the state insurance commissioner for alleged overcharges during an examination. The suit cites $21,024 as the amount. State officers including Attorney General L E Sturdevant and Deputy Insurance Commissioner Eng allegedly earned large fees for services. State employees earning $1200 to $1500 yearly reportedly gained extra pay of $10 to $20 daily while working on the Prudential examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insurance Department
Paul Gurnee
Insurance Department
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Francis Seeks Guidance on Repayment of Government Loan
Secretary of the Treasury Taylor received a telegram from President Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition asking how to reimburse the 34,100 government loan. The treasury ruled the 40 percent payment from revenues should be based on actual collections, not earnings to date, to avoid delaying the sub-treasury deposit at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Taylor
Francis
Aueis
Treasury Department
Sub-Treasury
St. Louis
Lake Captains Retired At Age Forty by Erie Line
Boal June 16. The Union Steamship Company, the Lake Transportation line of the Erie Railroad, will oust all old masters and enforce a 40 year age limit for captains. Other lines may follow the Erie’s move, retiring veteran sea officers. Death of George A Adams Denver June 1. George A Adams, a millionaire cattleman and owner of the Adams hotel, dies of heart disease after years of illness, aged 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte
Leghorn Harbor
Mareh li
Ajax
Island of Tenedos
Lower California
Lake Erie
Dee
H. M.S. Bombay
Flores Island
St Amer
Rawanhuka
East River
Boal
Union Steamboat Company
Lake Transportaton
Erie Railroad
Lake Transportation
Erie
George A. Adams
Denver
Adams
Will Demand A Rate Reduction
New York June 1 The interstate commerce commission may demand a reduction of freight rates on hard coal following its recent probe. If adopted the commission would act within powers though railroads could resist and seek court action. A rate cut would aid operators in the Pennsylvania anthracite field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Riot at Continental Tobacco plant over wages demands
In Louisville on June 1 a riot by about 200 striking black workers broke out at the Continental Tobacco plant as they blocked women employees from entering. Police under Chief Gunther used clubs and revolvers to disperse the mob after the superintendent Thomas K. Manson refused higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Continental Tobacco Company
Gunther
Thomas K. Manson
Tammi Contingent to St Louis Largest Ever Sent
The Tammi Contingent for St Louis will be the largest ever to attend the Democratic national convention. Seven trains have been chartered as applications flood in, with reports that the Mantel in St Louis has reserved the finest suite for Parker at the convention. Negotiations were closed by Parker's agents for the bridal suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Io Parker
Yanger the Pugilist Sustains Serious Injuries
Salt Lake City reports Tenny Yanger the Chicago featherweight is seriously injured after his bout with Herrera. He cannot use a glove for at least six months due to torn ligaments and bone bruising from a knockout that lifted him off his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Tenny Yanger
Chicago
Herrera
Yanger
Ex Gov Nash of Ohio III in Serious Condition
Ex governor Nash of Ohio is reported seriously ill at his Jefferson avenue home in Columbus. He has weakened over two months and recently suffered a heart attack from which he barely recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Ohio III
Columbus, O
Jefferson Avenue
Suburban Race Won by Hermis with Picket Second
New York June 16 The Suburban race was won by Hermis with Picket finishing second. Irieh Lad finished third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban
Hermis
New York
Picket
Irieh Lad
Battles Rock Far East Front Amid Reports of Heavy Losses
Dispatches from London and Tokyo detail fierce fighting around Port Arthur in the Telissa and Wa Fang Tien areas. Russian losses include hundreds killed and wounded with numerous prisoners. Japanese casualties also rise as both sides push reinforcements along the line. Reports of strikes toward Kai Chou and Varangow persist, with unclear official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Telissa
Kai Chou
Seulantien
Loas
Wa Fang Tien
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Wa- Fan-Chou
Kuroki
Port Arthur
Hitachi
Moji
Kokura
Sado
Stackelberg
Varangow
Liao Yang
Varangon
Vladivostok
Imily Hapress
Pu-Clhuu
Severty Mies
Daily Chronicle
Yokio
Tshi-Chalio
Kai-Chow
Central News
Liao-Yang
Vafangon
Tafan- Chow
Lun-Koo
Wafangon
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Beard
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Santiago
Cuba
Summer Girl
Gen. Corbin
Senate
Arkansas
Mississippi
Dowleism
Seneca
W. F
Gov. Peabody
Tammany
Lebanon Tunction
Thorpeon
John Irwin
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