Thousands Die As East River Steamer Fire Kills Many
A crowded East River excursion steamer named General Slocum burned off Hell Gate on a Sunday morning. Thousands were aboard, many women and children, and hundreds perished in the flames and chaos. The disaster drew comparisons to the Iroquois Theater fire in Chicago and halted a beloved Sunday outing for St Mark's Lutheran Church members.
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Hell Gate Horror Report Terrible Loss on General Slocum
The disaster at Hell Gate on the excursion steamer General Slocum left many dead or missing, mostly women and children, as flames and a swollen river engulfed the vessel. Rescue efforts surged with police, hospitals, and boats rushing to aid, while officials face questions of safety and inspection responsibilities.
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Run to North Brother Island Turns Horrific
A chaotic voyage to North Brother Island saw hundreds of passengers, many women and children, panic as lifeboats and deck crowds formed amid strong head winds and raging waters. People leaped overboard while others were swept near the vessel’s side by channel whirlpools.
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The Sweet Girl Graduate Free From Trial
YWannah Elias, named in a high profile blackmail case involving an elderly man, was discharged on criminal charges after prosecutors withdrew. Civil action against her continued, with bail set at 20000 cash. Judge Ommen criticized the process as lacking sufficient evidence.
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A Wonderful New Industry Emerges On American Trolleys
A wave of growth in Ohio trolley systems highlights this century’s wonder. More than 600 miles built east west and north from Cincinnati, with 38 500 miles state wide. Over 10 090 000 passengers carried last year and 2 500 000 000 invested nationwide. Salaries exceed 90 million, while 75 million in interest and dividends flowed to security holders. Over 150 000 employed daily as electric railways expand and modernize equipment. Also reports verdicts in Wyoming sheep killings and embezzlement charges against British Columbia official MHyll.
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CONSIDERATIONS ON EDUCATION AND NEWS OF THE DAY
A town newspaper column questions school consolidation and praises country schools arguing great thinkers began in rural classrooms. It notes Chicago teachers demand 400 more staff with only 160 applicants. many women avoid teaching for better pay elsewhere. Cronje and Boer exhibit at St Louis fair, Mormonism in England. tea from Norway headline snippets.
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Russia Loses Naval Power in Far East Defeat
Japanese forces under Admiral Kamimura reportedly capture three Russian armored cruisers Ressia Gromovoi and Rursk after a two day running fight in the Korean straits. Russian transports Hitachi and Sado sunk with hundreds of survivors arriving at Moji and Kokura. Battles rage near Vafangan as General Stackelberg suffers heavy losses. Nozu’s Japanese divisions press Russian positions along the rail line near Tafanehan and Tanehau.
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Predicted World War Involving Germany France Russia
Captain Niemann, in a book titled The World War, foresees Germany France and Russia forming against England. He envisions a global conflict leading to a new division of the world’s possessions. He notes the German state must accept war to gain power and predicts a coming struggle between Britain and continental powers. The piece ends with a mention of radium salts and quinine.
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