Rescue of Londonian Survivors by North German Lloyd Crew
After the Londonian founders in a gale, the Vedamore rescued 49 survivors from the Londonian, including Captain BER Lee and officers, while many perished. The Rickmer Rickmers later sighted a drifting wreck, saved the remaining crew, and the captain described life aboard during the long ordeal and the will to survive. The rescued sailors were cared for by the British consul and to be shipped home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin Rickmers
Haliimere
Mieht
Lendonian
Mavia Rickmers
Ber. Lee
Josepia Mottion Montewaln
T. Bell
FL Carew
Webb
W. Carners
Johnson Hineshamer Vedamore
Londoo
Fat
Phoee
Londonian
Rickmer
Bremen
Baltimore
Paul Grosch
Maer
Bos
D. Lens
Rickmers
Powellers
Lorigg
Rivkmere
Asir
Londoninn
Pat
Cutther
Wreck of the Johanna Swan Rescued at Sea
Disastrous voyage ends as crew of eight from the schooner Johanna Swan are saved by the German bark Anna after abandoning ship December 2 in heavy seas. Captain Schackford reports leaving Satta River November 18 with yellow pine lumber from Swan & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
New York
Klow
Schackford
Barrett
Satta River
Sandy Mook
Wessel
Sivriala
Bremen
New Yoort
Masrington
Meda
Swan & Zon
Madrid Crisis Deepens Over Prisoner Payments Demand
An insurgent faction pressures Spain to pay ransom for prisoners held by authorities, claiming compensation under a treaty framework. The dispute centers on demands tied to releases and money owed, as reported by foreign observers.
Weather Report From Pennsylvania In Early Winter
Report describes low temperatures across the county with readings under freezing. Delaware River at Shawes noted strong flow and frost on nearby fields as ice forms on the Pocono mountains reaching eleven inches in places.
Senate Debates Canal Bill and Hawaiian Government Move
Senate weighs canal bill while discussing pensions and foreign policy. Lodge immigration bill faces House defeat as Territorial Government for Hawaii moves to subcommittee. Speakers urge reforms to pension laws and consider negotiation with Britain over the Clay Bulwer treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House—Committee On Territories
Hawaii
Washtington
Del
Senate Swain
Messrs
Fiurrix
Afoney
Stewart
Morgan
Memey
Britain
Meg Megan
Senate
Vest
Sle
Epublian
Hoe
Ontross
Cleveland
Gallinger
House
Danford
Ohio
DHS
Grow
Pennsylvania
Dearmond
Reed
John Randolph
Hawaiian Islands
Hitt
Jorden Affairs
Frear
Hawaiian Commission
Knox
Rep
Mass
Mensis
Broderick
Karo
Low
Yo. Henry
Dem
Tex
Ferguson
Washington Meeting Hints Shifts in Interior Posts
In Washington discussions touch on cooperation with ex Governor Merriam of Minnesota. The note mentions a meeting with the secretary of the interior as Secretary Biles retires from his post, signaling a potential transition in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee Chie
Met
Merriam
Minnesota
Secrestary of the Interior
Biles
Pension Appropriation Reported to House
Fragmentary report states a pension appropriation bill was moved in the house with details of estimates and fund provisions. Text mentions beneficiaries and retirees, noting current costs and anticipated expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Ist
Steamship Arrivals and Clears At New York Harbor
Steamship arrivals list ships and routes with entries including clearance and voyage statuses. Cleared vessels include Ammer dan Amsterdam and Weimar. Arrivals feature Parle from Southampton and Kalker Wilhelm der Urata from Mremers New York with Hutterdan reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee, W
Ammerdan
Amsterdam
Weimar
Kremen
Parle
Bouthampton
Southamton
Kalker Wilhelm der Urata
Mremers
Hutterdan
Maagdaum
Mrs Botkin Trial Expands Crowd in San Francisco Court
San Francisco witnesses describe candy arsenic analysis in the Botkin murder trial. Analyst Thomas Price stated the sample contained arsenic and Miss Sylvia Henri testified about the candy box and purchaser behavior during the sale to Mrs Dunning, with identification only tentative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
Indhe
Judee Cook
Thomas Price
Dunning
Peat
Price
Lees
Ardenie
SyviWin Henri
Cleorge Hoax & Soma
Inort
Mise Henri
Mise Heenti
President McKinley Speaks at Atlanta Jubilee
President McKinley delivers a brief address before the Georgia legislature in Atlanta. The scene includes field artillery salutes, a crowded chamber, and cheers as he honors Confederate veterans and pledges fraternal unity with the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ke. M
Mc Kinley
Atlanti
Georgia
General Assembly
Cavernor Candler
Candler
Dodeon
Senate
Gane
Leone
Wilton
Smith
Porter
Wheeler
Lawton
Young
McKinley
Gal
Grant
Dewey
Santiago
Runaway Coal Train Wrecks Near Plymouth Slope
A derailment at the Lohigh and Wikes-Marre Coal company mine in Plymouth occurs when a coupling breaks on the fourth car. Two rear cars plunge down the incline at high speed, injuring Lewt Price, a driver, and killing the mule team amid the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiskee-Harre
Chee
Moe
Seriou
Notlingtoin
Lohigh
Wikes-Marre Coal Company
Plymouth
Alex Jondeal
Huehine
Stoep
Horrors of the Manila Hospitals
Miss Schaeffer who traveled from Honolulu to Manila reports dire conditions for U S soldiers. She cites inadequate food and staff inexperience as causes of daily suffering, with six to seven funerals daily and a lack of compassionate care in a crowded hospital system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schaeffer
Manila
Honolulu
San Francisco
Miew Behaeffer
United
Tia Manilla
Mantia
Menas
Belson
Pad The Rolls Arrest Highlights Navy Yard Payroll Fraud
James J. Grogan, former clerk at League Island navy yard, was arrested in Philadelphia on a charge of criminal violation of naval regulations and held on $2,000 bail. The case follows navy payroll padding allegations tied to the yard’s workmen and tied to the Hanscom court martial, where the admittance that vouchers may have overpaid workers was given amid wartime pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James J. Grogan
Department of Construction and Repair
League Island Navy Yard
United States
Craig
Grogan
Washington
Navy Department
Weling
Navy Yard
Hanscom
Notable deaths mark era in regional history
A string of obituaries recalls notable local figures. Nasiua, N HL Dee, M-Orren J. Cont, and Cook brothers linked to a past Oklahoma county seat dispute are listed among the deceased. Philadelphia merchant Fitlodelphiis and opera figure Sybil Sudereen also pass away, marking a day of significant losses in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasiua
Dee
Orren J. Cont
United States
Cook
Charles Cook
Aha
Thieety
Ok“fhema
Texas
Godou
News Summary and Editorial Roundup
The page surveys diverse items from the morning paper including foreign affairs with Cuban relations, a port arrival of eight survivors from a steamship, and a Manila tale. It reports local court actions, editorial notes from the president, a child memoir feature, and resignations. Also noted are police updates and regional notices from Scranton and Brimpton areas alongside general commercial news.
Departure of the Warships for Havana
The battleship Texas under Captain Bigebee sailed from Old Point this morning for Havana as Commodore Philip assumes command of the North Atlantic squadron in Cuban waters. The cruiser Brooklyn, Captain Cook, arrived at Old Point for replenishment and is expected to sail tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waerhington
Cook
Brooklyn
Havana
Jere Tompkineville
Texac
Cuba
Hampton
Brooklin
Crom
Havina Naval Station
Texas
New York
Ha- Vina
Hoston
Resolute
Hiavanua
Loanque Feland
Ils
Mavann
Newport News
United States
Bigebee
Old Point
Philip
Cuban
Cuook
Spanish Prisoners Held by Filipinos
Washington reports indicate officials cannot confirm the number of Spanish prisoners held by Filipino insurgents. Estimates from Madrid of 10,000 are considered too high, with figures suggesting up to about 5,000 total prisoners may be in insurgent hands. Efforts by Admiral Dewey and the American peace commissioners aim to secure releases and repatriation where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madrid
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Mme
Philippines
United States
Otis
Manila
Lenat
Still Hunt the Cubans Amid Cuban Repression Tension
Reports from Havana describe U S forces under General Lee stabilizing the province while Spanish troops grow angrier as Spain’s sovereignty wanes. American officers aim to protect civilians and maintain order, amid deadly clashes and Cuban disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Oer
Culham
Julie Sammullig
Lawret
Pennsylvania Pensions and Local Death Notice Update
Fragmentary notice lists pensions in Pennsylvania and a death report. Mentions Bradford, Philadelph ia, Rostora, Brecker, and a surgeon or official. references monetary amounts and dates in a damaged 19th century verso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilk T. Pookwell
Bradford, Jr
Gu Ypiiniet
Phil
Agerne
Hierinen Brecker
Hothewteels
Besdfond
Aie
Pennsylvania Postmasters in 19th Century Listings
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles of postmasters and officials from Pennsylvania towns. The readable items mention Woedtingwn, Dee, Tierolliwedie and references to Mail service roles and individuals such as L. Cotsen, Abe, and Bennett Mikes, with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woedtingwn
Dee
Tierolliwedie
Mpouneyiventa
Edailivilie
L. Cotsen
Chonwool
Bennett Mikes
Abe
Marrhan
Wiekiser
Aten
Fire at Buffalo Leaves Thirty Businesses Burned
A village blaze in Buffalo destroyed thirty business blocks, leaving fifteen families homeless. Fire units battled the flames, with officials estimating extensive property damage and noting no casualties. The incident prompted investigators to inspect structural safety and determine the cause.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moston
Jauneh
Lnally
Omeer Murray
Dondenian
Pivaewrin Belin
Quartermaster Carkeon
Sennen Webb
Connie
Darnell
Johanna
Iit Ipings
Primiere
Spain
Fhllinipme Ieinrile
Pocono
Wess
Bliss
M’kinley
RED Cross
Aloran
Fermen Heenltal
Keak
Mioma
Mike
Corvines Kim
Pony
Terry
Day
Work
Congress
Rid
Suleline
Whitney
Pres
Kate
Honida
Terope
Jaws
Norman Parke
Porto Rico
Law Treakers
Scranton
The
Bsolillers Gramp McBrergie
Hustrial Informathien
Sigsbee
Dew
Truepit
Panama
Fitze High Lee
Lee
Associated Press
Hiewphomiment
Tie
Hig Aaldhers
Quemade
Mari
Growne
Chadwick
Greene
Tuc
Britinpia
Veedade
Wade
Horeebael
Dhucinade
Michigan
Alchet
Marianao
Pennsylvania Pensions
Buffalo
Huffalo
Aedes
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