Fire destroys ocean steamer Sardinia near Valetta harbor
Nearly two hundred aboard the Ellerman line steamer Sardinia perished when fire broke out just after departure for Alexandria. Most victims were Levantines Maltese and Egyptians. Strong winds and a naphtha-fed blaze hampered rescue, with fifty bodies recovered and crews fighting the flames as passengers sought escape on deck and into the sea.
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Valetta
Sardinia
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Pante Birkken
Malta
Alexandria
Dtiloutt
Engineer Sticks to Post Prevents Wreck on Burlington
Portage Junction, MI November 26 A written testimonial signed by passengers credits Engineer Julius Severson of La Crosse with saving lives on Burlington No 47 by staying at his post. He applied emergency brakes as freight warned ahead, slowed the 60 mph train, box cars crushed fuel cars, fireman killed, engineer uninjured and no passengers hurt.
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Gadl
Burlington
la Crosse
Wis
Julius Severson
la Crosey
Lves
Portage Junction
Cunningham
Chicago, Burlington Or Quincy Railroad
Narrow Escape In Dense Fog Off Port Sanilac
The steel steamer North Star of Buffalo was struck by the Northern Queen in fog off Port Sanilac. The North Star sank rapidly. crew escaped to the Northern Queen, which sustained damage but reached Port Huron.
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Detroit
Mich
North Star
Buffalo
Huron
Port Sanilac
Port Huron
Bank safeblowers thwarted in Clarke street robbery
In Lafayette Indiana on November 20 daring safeblowers blasted the Clarke Bank safe but were stopped before finishing. The town rang with excitement as a revolver battle with the robbers ensued. four men were arrested.
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Lafayette
Ind
Clarke HM
State victory in Lamphere murder trial in Indiana
In Laporte Indiana Judge Richter tells jurors that if Ray Lamphere set fire to the Gunness house any deaths linked to the blaze mean guilt of arson and likely murder or manslaughter. The state wins motions on incorporating key instructions clarifying circumstantial evidence reasonable doubt and the burden of proof. some defense requests are rejected.
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Lamphere
Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness
Richter
Lamphore
Gunness
India Menaced by Serious Uprising in Calcutta
Calcutta reports a surge in uprisings across India with daily attacks on English officials and civilians. Lord Minto returns from the north to assess measures as a Bengalese bomber fails to harm Europeann passengers. Superintendent Clough is killed at Lyallpur. Police tighten protection for Lord Minto.
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Calcutta
India
Lord Minto
Opera
Archbold On The Stand In Standard Oil Case
New York November 28 Public interest in the government suit against Standard Oil has eased since Rockefeller testified. Archbold, vice president, testified late and outlined early oil markets. Rosenthal said jobbers and retailers earned extortionate profits, Standard Oil sought closer consumer contact. Oil moved in bulk cars to centers, then retailed to consumers, increasing traffic and lowering costs.
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New York
Standard Ol Company
John DB. Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Rockefeller
Moritz Rosenthal
Standard Oil Company
Archbold
Wholesale Deportations From Contract Labor Violators
Washington reports a sweeping deportation of contract labor violators ordered by the departments of commerce and labor. Fifty three individuals and dependents connected with the Firth Carpet company of Firth, New York, are to be sent back to England and Scotland. Prosecution of the Firth Carpet company for violation of contract labor laws is under advisement by the Department of Justice.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Firth Carpet Company
Firth Chi
N. Y
England
Scotland
Spon
Department of Justice
Firth’ Carpet ‘Company
American Buys Spanish Mine
Daniel Cardoner, a camillionaira mine owner, announces purchase of mines near Barcelona Spain. He will operate them under modern methods, the first touched in centuries, to supply lead once used by Romans in the area.
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Wallace
Ida
Daniel Cardoner
Barcelona
Spain
Momans
Custody battle over Count de Castellane's children erupts in Paris
Count Bont de Castellany sues for custody of his three children alleging the moral atmosphere of the Prince and Princess de Sagan home is unfit. He seeks the grandmother as guardian and $60,000 annual support, outlining alleged past misconduct of Prince Helle de Sagan and the princess before marriage. The court heard arguments detailing scandalous conduct and efforts to hide whereabouts of the children.
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Prince and
Princess
Anna Gould
Paris
Count Bont de Castellany
New York
Prince Helle de Sagan
Count de Castellane
M. Bonnet
Princess de Sagan
Sagan
Helle de Sagan
Wince
Ye Sagan
le Sagan
du Sagan
Jove
de Sagan
Avenua Malakoff
Maly
Thay
Pa Sagan
St. Cloud
Chateau Marais
Italian entry wins first international night car race in Savannah
Willam A. Hilliard of Boston drove the Lancia to victory in Savannah, completing 186 miles at an average speed near 52 mph. Time was 2:29:11. Buick No. 14 suffered a mishap but its driver escaped unharmed.
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Savannah
Willam A. Hilliard
Boston
Ital
Ian
Lancia
Buick
Death of Haytian General Leconte in Jeremie
General Leconte interior minister of Hayti was killed at Jeremie after executing Captain Ostema for treason. He then tried to recruit against rebels led by General Simon opposing President Nord Alexis. Locals rose, two prominent citizens were executed, Leconte was captured and shot at the same wharf.
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Port. Au Prince
Hayti
Leconte
Jeremie
Ostema
Simon
Nord Alexis
King Manuel Narrow Escape In Lisbon Riot Attack
A crowd attacked the royal carriage during a public procession in Lisbon as King Manuel rode in uniform. Cavalry charged to protect the king, infantry followed, and order was restored with arrests after a riot that left few wounded.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Grapplers to Meet G N Mat in New York Meet
New York November 26 Balgaria a free and independent political aim seeks a place on the sporting map sending Youssiff Mahmont to meet Tom Jenkins former American champion on the Madlous Square Garden mat tonight Trainers report Youssf is strong at grappling though not quick Jenkins has kept a low profile since Frank Gotek took the title and has been training at West Point military academy for the bout.
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New York
Balgaria
Jenkins
Frank Gotek
Tieling
West Point Military Academy
Woodruff May Get Foreign Post
New York dec 1 with the withdrawal of Timothy L Woodruff Republican state chairman of New York from the senatorial race in favor of Elihu Root friends of Mr Woodruff here suggest he will receive reward for campaign services It is hinted he would accept an ambassador post and Vienna was suggested
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Woodruff
New York
Hot Springs
Timothy L., Woodruff
Elihu Root
Vienna
Italian steamer Elsa rams battleship Pisa at anchor
In Leghorn Italy the Italian steamer Elsa rammed the battleship Pisa while at anchor causing underwater damage. Pisa is being towed to Speza for drydock examination. Elsa sustained heavy bow damage.
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R Rama
Leghorn
Italy
Elsa
Pisa
Statter
Speza
Free cure for nervous debility ad in Detroit man’s letter
An advertisement offers a home remedy cure for nervous debility and related conditions caused by excesses and youth in men. It promises a free plain sealed prescription mailed to any man who writes to A. E. Robinson at Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan.
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A. EB. Robinson
Luck Building
Metroit
Michigan
Strikers Wounded in Keasby Perth Amboy Riot
Middlesex county prosecutor appeals to Governor Fort for military aid as 50 deputies confront 900 National Fire Proofing workers in Keasby. Several strikers and workers injured, with officials fearing further rioting. Governor defers troops, orders readiness while Colonel Dougan investigates Perth Amboy scene.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
National Fire Proofing Company
Keashy
Fonsemen
Oiner
Governor Fort
Lane
Keasby
Trenton
Ordens
Middlesex County
Dougan
Onea
Frederick Gilliston
Keasbey
Commission delays order on elevation allowances to July 1 1909
The Interstate Commerce Commission says the effective date of its order restricting elevation allowances has been postponed to July 1 1909 due to ongoing legal proceedings. It urges interstate carriers to postpone any actions based on the previous plan.
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Washington,Navy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Three Brothers Lynched Near Tiptonville Tennessee
In Tiptonville near Reelfoot Lake three brothers Marshall Edward and John Stineback were lynched after resisting arrest for killing Union County deputy Medard Burress and wounding deputy John Hall. Witnesses say a disturbance at a religious meeting led to the confrontation and the deputies were overpowered.
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Union City
Tenn
Tiptourvilla
Reelfoot Lake
Medard Burress
John Hall
Marshall
Edward
John Stineback
Tiptonville
London Unemployed Rally Demands Work or Revolution
Thousands of London unemployed march through fashionable districts with a banner reading Work or revolution the government must decide. Leaders vow to alert the West End that the East End will not starve, signaling the first in a series of demonstrations.
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London
West End
East End
Whole State Quarantined Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Washington reports the department of agriculture, guided by Secretary Wilson, has quarantined Michigan to curb interstate and foreign shipments of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants and swine due to foot and mouth disease. Restrictions mirror those in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Michian
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kills Wife and Himself in Pictsburo Tragedy
Maddened by the effects of Mayor James Hackett, aged thirty six, a man attempted to terminate his family fatally injuring his wife and then committed suicide in Pictsburo on December 1.
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Pictsburo
James Hackett
Sulette
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