Storstad Collier Arrives Damaged After Collision
Reports say the Storstad, under half-mast, entered port after colliding with the Empress of Ireland. The bow area is damaged but likely not beyond 20 feet from the stem. A damages claim of 1 million dollars was arranged, with officials disputing statements about captaincy and responsibility.
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Montress
Jime
Arrval
W. Simpson Walker
Admiralty Court
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Storstad
Marion
Anderson
Dominion Coss Company
Wea
G. Staunton
Marine Department
Canadian Pacific
Kendall
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. B. Webber
Funeral Ship Arrives With 188 Victims of Collision
Quebec mourns as the royal funeral ship Lady Grey with Essex arrives bearing 188 dead from the Empress of Ireland catastrophe after the Storstad ram. Many coffins bear inscriptions while recovery totals reach 201 of 957 lost. babies among the dead number 25.
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Quebec
Lady Grey
Essex
Storstad
St Lawrence
Rimouski
Robert W. Crellin
British Columbia
Jorence Barbour
Sabine Barbour
Piero
Evelyn
Discharged watchman confesses to murder
In Brooklyn a watchman, Michael Krepa, was found murdered at the Robert Gair company plant. Police announced the confession of Thomas Tarpy, 84, a former watchman, who admitted killing Krepa to end his discharge from the firm.
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New York
Michael Krepa
Robert Gair Company
Brooklyn
Thomas Tarpy
Krepa
Tarpy
Marines Drown When Boat Capsizes Off Arista Oaxaca
Several American marines from the cruiser Albany drowned while attempting to land at the port of Arista in Oaxaca state. The boat was caught in heavy surf and sand. A rescue effort saved most. some were captured and later released to the Albany commander.
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Mexico City
Albany
Arista
Oaxaca
Mualiane
Thorn
Salina Crus
Empress of Ireland Disaster Map and Father Point Station
A historical account notes the Empress of Ireland, an 8000 ton Canadian Pacific liner, sank in the St Lawrence near Father Point after signaling SOS. Built in 1906, the ship served routes from St John's to Quebec and Liverpool, carrying many passengers each season. Survivors were landed at Rimouski and Father Point, with the wreck occurring about thirty miles from Father Point near a dangerous channel marked by a lighthouse.
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ST. Lawrence
Father Point
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Lawrence River
Bourden
Quebec
Liverpool
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
St. John's
Canadian
Jumped into river to save others' lives in Delaware tragedy
Philadelphia report details three young men leaping into the Delaware to aid a sinking rowboat and sacrificing their lives to save four companions including two girls. Survivors recount the event naming the deceased John Mouchech, Raymond Tinney, John Murphy and the rescued George German, Sarah German, Mary German and John Nevill. The youths ranged 16 to 26 years old and resided in the city's northeast.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
John Mouchech
Raymond Tinney
John Murphy
George German
Sarah German
Mary German
John Nevill
Thin City
Axe
Fire destroys Caruthers Terry Preserving plant
Akron June 1. The Caruthers Terry Preserving plant burned down causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Firemen Captain Austin Stair Anthony Weezer and Charles Jost escaped serious harm after falling through a window into the blaze. None were severely injured.
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Akron
Caruthers Terry Preserving Company
Austin Stair
Anthony Weezer
Charles Jost
Fisherman Dies After River Accident Near Stockport
In Zaneevilla O June an incident on the Mussineim river at Stockport left 24 year old John Stoward dead after he fell from the bank into 25 feet of water while fishing. The body was recovered from the river bank.
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Zaneevilla
John Stoward
Mussineim
Stockport
Drowning of Henry Foust Near Bugar Grove
Four youths in the water were joined by Henry Foust 22 who jumped fully clothed into the Hocking River two miles south of Bugar Grove. He drowned. a rescue party recovered the body two hours later.
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Lancaster
Henry Foust
Hocking River
Bugar Grove
Hatchery Fire Destroys Putnam County Facility
A Putnam County hatchery was total loss in a blaze of unknown origin. Estimated damage reaches $20,000, according to Frank Miller, a state fire official. The fire razed the site affecting the white rockery and another building.
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Bandurky
Ohio
Putdm Hay
Frank Miller
May Be Winters Girl Found Near Findlay
Probate Judge H A Dorsey wired Dr H A Winters at Newcastle Ind that a girl resembling Catherine Winters has been found near Findlay. Doctor and Mrs Winters, who were arrested in connection with the girl s death, have been released on bond.
Drowning Tragedy After Lake Park Canoe Capsize
At Meyers Lake amusement park a canoe overturned leaving Joseph Wine a 20 year old pharmacist and Joseph Pitegerald 15 in the water. Wine drowned while Pitegerald survived briefly as Willis helped others reach safety before sinking.
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Canton
Jane
Joseph Wine
Meyers Lake
Joseph Pitegerald
Willis
Carranza Seizes Provisional Presidency Amid Mexican Turmoil
General Carranza assumes provisional leadership as peace mediators weigh Mexico’s future. Saltillo to host provisional government with 6000 troops protecting the capital. cabinet selections include Roberto Pereria for federal district, Zubaran Capmany in Washington, Luis Cabrera foreign minister, Felipe Angeles likely minister of war, and Ferdinando Calderon to a cabinet post. Rebellion continues with Villa’s forces pressing Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi.
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Torreon
Mexico
Niagara Park
Carranza
Durango
Car Fanna
Altio
Pablo Gonzales
Monteray
Saltillo
Barilon
Villa
Zacatecas
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Gonzales
Huerta
Carrerza
Roberto Pereria
Washington
Federal District
Zubaran Capmany
United Sates
Senor
Luis Cabrera
Bastillo
Hewte
New York
Felipe Angeles
Live Stock and Grain Listings East Buffalo and Cities
A dense sanitized OCR snapshot lists cattle, sheep, hogs, and grain prices by city including East Buffalo Cleveland Detroit and Cincinnati. It notes various animals with prices and counts, plus June dates and regional market references.
Roosevelt Talk Sparks GOP Progressive Coalition Talk
Washington June 1 political leaders view Col Roosevelt’s Saturday statement as aiming to push anti trust measures this session. Republicans and Democrats see a push toward unity with Republican policies while critiques abound of the colonel’s blunt rhetoric.
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Washington
Tor
Roosevelt
Wilson
Congress
Simmons
Hnance Committee
Senate
Imderwood
Borwh
Idaho
Colo Onel Roosevelt
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
United States
Kay
Bull Moores
Conarese
Navy
Murdock
Kansas
Murphy
Panes
New York
Sullivan
Lorimer
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Upton Sinclair
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