Storm wrecks and airship sighting reported in distant shore notes
Telegraphic dispatches describe a severe storm causing maritime wreckage near Georgetown Cayman Islands with the steamer Ben Clyde missing and crews in peril. An airship linked to Capt Baldwin was found sixteen miles west of St Louis after a tow failure, with damage and fuel concerns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Parsons
Mobiles Am.wis
Georgetown
Cayman Islands
Ben Clyde
Port of Spain
Gulfport
Miss
Alexander Mc Liewrence
Terri de
Tere
T. Os. Baldwin
Beronautia Concoure
St. Louie
Tts
Bridain
Baddan Boa
Baldwin
St. Louis
Wreck of Baron Tunnerdale Off Kurraheea Coast
The Baron Tunnerdale, a 2140 ton steamer under Captain Crocker, sailed from Kurraheea India on July 16 and went ashore on August 1 after a wreck. The crew and captain were saved. troops have been sent to investigate possible murder.
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Aden
Baron Tnnerdale
Crocker
Kurraehee
India
Algerian Passengers Lost In French Steamer Collision
Dispatch from Gens. Algeria reports the Gironde sank after a collision with the A Schiaffino near Bona. Of 110 aboard the Gironde, 100 were Algerian natives drowned in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Girorde
Herbillon
Bona
Gironde
Moro Leader Datta Ali Seeks Interview for Surrender
Dispatch reports Datta Ali the Moro leader has written to Major General Wood asking for an interview with a view to surrender. General Wood has granted the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datta Ali
Wood
Wreck on B&O Vestibuled Limited Kills Engineer near Mansfield
A Bad wreck on the B and O Vestibuled Limited east bound occurred several miles west of Mansfield. Engineer Odenthal of Newark Ohio was killed and the fireman sustained a broken injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Odenthal
Newark
Bank Robbers Loot Hermitage Banker Safe
Bankers James L Blodgett of Hermitage New York reports his safe was opened by robbers who took 1500 dollars in cash and CDs totaling 22000 dollars The banker previously suffered a similar loss about ten years ago when 12000 dollars vanished in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Blodgett
Itate
Hermitage
N. Y
Blodgett
Porter vanishes from Chicago & Alton train with $5,000 check
A Pullman porter on the Chicago & Alton line between St. Louis and Chicago disappeared from a train carrying a $5,000 check belonging to Theophil Stromsky, a wealthy farmer living near St. Louis Missouri.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Theophil Stromsky
Two United States Disasters Kill Thirty Five People
A Pennsylvania coal mine accident near Wilkes Barre and a South Carolina reservoir breach caused seventeen deaths. Eighteen miners died when a hoisting cable broke and the lowering car plunged, drowning many as water filled the shaft. The Winston reservoir flood also swept away homes and trees, killing additional residents.
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United States
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Winston-Salem
S. C
Monsger
Winston
de Wu Cox Bigel
Russians Admit Blunder: Shelling Own Ships
The Associated Press reports that a Russian squadron firing near fishing boats caused friendly fire incidents. Cruisers were hit by their own ships missiles, one cruiser Aurara was struck, and a priest aboard was killed. A transport Anatol tangled with trawlers led battlestations to misjudge threats.
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Associated Press
Anatol
Naval vessels and ships list from early 1900s warfleet
The record details a flotilla of battleships and cruisers including the Japanese DAVY class, the Oleg protected cruiser, and several new destroyers in the single screw "B" class. It notes power, tonnage, armament, and launch dates, with remarks on engines and overall competitiveness. The liner emphasizes that these ships, while advanced, remain mid range compared to the leading units.
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Diane Ce Vrhey
Ovarenis
Peter Sinacy
Alexander Shioot
TVS Jona
Far East
Paulie Eenitietad
Ogiaboa
Isus
Navarig
Inunebad
Iste
Oarmoread
Svietans
Temtchug
Irumrad
Buismi
Medovi
Bravi
Blestieschr
Bezumprechm
Bodry
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Theodore Roosevelt in 1904
The 1904 proclamation designates the first Thursday of November as a day of festival and thanksgiving for all Americans. It urges worship at homes or churches, gratitude to God for benefits received, and a call to continue noble effort, civic duty, and charitable acts. Secretary Joan Hay signs on behalf of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Tay
T. Theodore Reoosereliant
United States
Washington
Yin
Telegraphic Brevities Summary
The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company reelected its officers. Belgium and Cuba concluded a treaty of extradition. Patrick Granahan of Upper Luzerne County Pa died from a gunshot in his kitchen. Ontario and Western stockholders plan dissolving the voting trust. The Travelers Aid system evolves into the American Alliance of the Travelers Aid in St Louis. The Pacific Coast Company reports 5 002 972 in total earnings for year to June 30 with 1 185 029 in earnings a drop of 26 948. The exhumation plan in Middlesborough Kentucky seeks brain stomach and liver tests for former Congressman D G Colson. Arthur Donoghue of Chicago urged bond standardization for clerks and shifts. Wynne will review.
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Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Belgium
Cuba
Patrick Granahan
Upper
Luzerne County
Ontario and Western Stockholders’ Committee
Ontario Voting Trust
American Alliance of the
Travelers’ Aid
St. Louis
Pacific Coast Company
D. G. Colson
Middlesborough
Louisville
E. Woolly
Arthur Donoghue
Chicago
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Wynne
Washington
Months of carnage at Port Arthur a blood drenched saga
A chronicle of three months of brutal fighting around Port Arthur from August through November. Russian forts on a fourteen mile ring faced fierce Japanese assaults, hand to hand combat, and heavy artillery duels with thousands of casualties on both sides. Major actions included Takha Shakha and Fenghuano Mountain offensives, fort captures, and ship bombardments as Japanese advanced toward the fortress.
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Port Arthur
Lis
Fortress Bell
Fenghuano
Takha
Shakha
Parmanent
Shakhu
Ferteon
Lussinus
Kakeekwin
Lussiaus
Keekwan
Westauanusan
Bantusan
Pobieda
Alussians
Gre
Peresviet
Golden Tank
West Benjamin
Rihlung
Sungshu
Ailroad
Chicago and New York Trade Reports Show Mixed Activity
Dun's weekly Chicago review notes revival signals in trade with better collections and sustained lending for construction, while wholesale demand remains steady and industrials grow. New York Bradstreet sees cooler West and South retail, steady but not ahead of last year, with iron and coal showing resilience and cautious optimism lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun’s Weekly
Chicago
Wall Street
Bradstreet
Liberal Victory in Canada Gives Laurier Big Majority
Laurier and the Liberal party win a dominant victory in Canada, securing a near seventy seat majority while the Conservatives under Robert Laird Borden suffer losses. Quebec remains strong for Liberals. Ontario swings to the Liberals, reducing the Conservative margin. Old papers note the historic sweep and unexpected gains.
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Laurier
Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Dominion
Robert Laird Borden
Tarte
Quebec
Ontario
Midwestern Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Regional commodity report lists live cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York with grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley and clover seed. Prices reflect freight shipping grades and quality from No 2 to prime and mixed lots with ranges for each city and product.
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Chicago
Castle
Comimnen
Ste. Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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Bel
Droowne
Winnie
Ea Frith
Aeter
Durhan
Mounds Tye
Vat
Bind Gheeix of
Ginonrath Gov
Einfodn
Wrider
Smeher
Darlin
Huaniuricdi
Porter
Russia
Wnelab
Taik O
Rihtine
Iweekwan
Pte @Riseshaa
Dfe
Hopactimiont Ob
Bojestvenskey
Feesttore
Joan Hay
General Stoessel
Qld
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