Tragic Glen Island Steamer Fire Claims Fireman and Passenger
A Long Island Sound blaze aboard the Glen Island steamer Balm Teland destroyed the vessel and killed a fireman and a woman passenger. Captain McAllaster and crew saved twenty survivors from flames, while one woman perished after returning for a purse. Crew members and passengers—among them Rosa Silken—are identified among the rescued and lost. The Glen Island drifted ashore near Greenwich after a fierce night fire, with extensive property loss reported.
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Schooner Goodwin Burned Off Virginia Capes
Special to The Washington Post reports a burning four masted schooner sighted about 130 miles off the Virginia Capes, believed to be the Clara Goodwin. A sunboat crew attempted rescue but found no one aboard. The Goodwin, owned by J. N. Low & Co. of Portland, Maine, was valued at 25000 and en route from Port Tampa to Philadelphia with phosphate rock. Capt P J Ostman commanded a crew of eight since September 23.
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Objection to Form in United States Case at Privy Council
London report of December 17 says the Privy Council adjourned after hearing the United States appeal in the Greene and Gaynor case from a Quebec crown court decision. Judgment is due December 19. Donald MacMaster argued for the United States and Herbert Asquith for Greene and Gaynor.
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Killed the Yardmaster in Uniontown Case
Uniontown telegraph operator Jamay W Ezell found guilty of murder in the first degree for attacking yardmaster W G Porter with a razor after being told to refrain from work. Ezell's crime stemmed from intoxication and he reported for duty while unfit. Porter died from wounds shortly after. Bishop Richard Phelan of Pittsburgh is gravely ill. The Southern Railway Florida train schedule changes take effect January 9 1995 with reduced Florida rates offered.
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Adams May Lose Colorado Governing Seat
Supreme Court rules to throw out votes from Denver precincts due to alleged frauds. Resulting impact may strip Adams of a plurality for governor while Peabody could win. court orders ballot box scrutiny and ongoing contempt investigations.
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Patronage in Virginia indorses three Republicans for federal posts
Reports from White House talks with President Roosevelt reveal a new plan for Virginia patronage. A three person Republican committee will be formally recognized to handle Virginia appointments, to be chosen by Republican lawmakers led mainly by Col Slemp. The shift may affect Col George E Bowden and U S attorney post in the Western district, with Southwest Virginia Republicans debating offices as discussions continue.
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Congress
Odell Discusses Senatorship as Black Links Seen
A Troy Times editorial announces former Gov. Frank S. Black as a possible U S Senator to replace Chauncey M. Depew. Gov Odell declines to comment while Republican leaders in New York discuss who Odell would back. Rumors place Huhn Root as a potential compromise, with discussions of Raines as Senate president pro tem and leadership. Odell and Depew meet at a New York Republican Club dinner amid these positioning talks.
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Taft Has No Presidential Bee in 1908
Upper Sandusky Ohio December 17 Editor Cuneo of Wyandotte Union Republican proposed Judge William H Taft for president in 1908 and sent him a clipping. Taft replied there is no bee buzzing in his bonnet. Also brief notices on civil service exams and Wood's Commercial College promotions along with Seaboard train times from Washington.
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Trolley Cars Collision Kills One in Allentown
A trolley collision on the Slatington Line of the Lehigh Valley Traction Company at the Iron Bridge in Allentown, caused by signaling failure, left one dead and several seriously injured. Electrician William Zink died after being crushed beneath a car. motorman H M Ruppert suffered internal injuries. others named include Mrs Frantz. Arthur Krauss. Edward C Semmel. and Frank Muth with head and scalp wounds.
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Fire at Brooklyn Residence Kills Three Residents
A three story brick home at 184 South Main Street Williamsburg Brooklyn exploded from an oil stove blast. Three people were killed Alice Bwinson Arden Reynolds age forty and Charles Lincoln Paynter two years. Two more were fatally injured and several others hurt from jumps and burns. Firefighters reported most victims trapped on upper floors. no wire cage escape existing.
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Waterbury Teen Killed Saving Dog From Train
In Waterbury Connecticut on December 17 eighteen year old William Dalton tried to rescue his setter from a moving passenger train. He leaped toward the dog and was struck by the locomotive, dying at once. Dalton was the son of Daniel F. Dalton foreman of the Shoe Hardware Company and a student at Waterbury High School.
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New York Canal Bids Put Work Within Appropriation
Bids on all eleven contracts for the 1000 ton canal project come in under the $101 million appropriation. Engineers reported six contracts total estimates at $5,018,537 while the low bids total $4,242,620, about 10.46 percent under estimate, easing contractor concerns.
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KILLED BY WOOD ALCOHOL A Pushboat Crew report
A report from Kentucky states Captain Spriggs and five crewmen aboard a Prestonsburg pushboat died from wood alcohol poisoning at Beaver mouth. Several more crew members who drank the liquor are out of danger. Also noted, Howell’s Slayer Surrenders in Georgia after a Seville shooting. Sherry N Glenn escorts a prisoner to Abbeville. Local advertises Christmas novelties and Atlantic Coast Line holiday rates.
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Protests by Stoessel deny intention to strike hospitals
Russian commander Stoessel seeks to protect Port Arthur hospitals and sends a map to General Nogi. Nogi replies that most garrison positions are invisible to Japanese guns and cannot guarantee shells will avoid hospital targets. Talks include Barashoff and Maj. Saito as mediators with a deadline for map delivery.
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Index to Today’s Issue Overview
The page list outlines major stories across sections including pages on a deadly fire and political races in Colorado and Senate contests, wartime claims by Russians, Poland drafting tragedies, and social and editorial items. It also notes real estate, finance, and culture features scattered through parts two to five with numerous column titles and notices.
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Washington
Spang Case Continued With Newspaper Outcry
The Miss Michel Spang hearing was held behind closed doors. Justice Marean ordered remand to a sanitarium until January 10 to resume proceedings. Journalists protesting the denial of admission clashed with attendants in the corridors, leading to a hand to hand scuffle before the area was cleared.
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Taft Says Miles Will Be Detailed If Douglas Requests
Gov Douglas of Massachusetts asked Secretary Taft to detail Lieut Gen Miles, retired, for the governor staff after inauguration. Taft replied that by presidential direction he will make the detail when officially requested.
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Patterson set to testify in Crawford Young murder trial
New York on December 17 Nan Patterson now on trial for the murder of Caesar Young is likely to take the stand in her own defense. She has shown a desire to tell her version of the affair and her counsel is expected to agree. One lawyer opposed but may consent when it is noted that many recent high profile trials allowed defendants to testify. It is believed Miss Patterson will be the sole defense witness.
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Sanitation Bill Passes Senate for Cuban Cities
The Senate unanimously approved a bill allocating 326000 dollars to improve sanitation in fifteen principal Cuban cities outside Havana. House action awaits after recess. A separate vote on a House Bill to ease Spanish code penalties for election falsification was tabled. retroactivity could affect five Santiago election board members. Fire drill saves 1500 children at Hebrew Orphan Asylum in New York. Pacific Coast Southern Hallway promotes reliable snow-blockade free travel New Orleans to San Francisco with double daily Pullman services.
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Forged Into Army Desperation In Poland Deaths By Fathers
London Times cable describes Poland's war strain with 40 000 reservists mobilized amid protests that Russia is not their homeland. Reports note fathers kill children and self after marching orders, including a Polish colonel who killed himself when ordered to decimate troops.
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Murder suspected in Syveton death in Paris
Paris reports lurid details of Deputy Syveton death with poison theory advanced by Dr Barnay a Syveton relative. Arrests within the family considered possible but not imminent. Col Marchand to decide soon on a potential bid to succeed Syveton in the Chamber of Deputies with supporters likening him to Boulanger.
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Fought for five hours in Greco Bulgarian clashes near Monastir
A five hour battle near Monastir on November 23 between a Greek force of twenty eight and a Bulgarian group left twenty four Greeks dead. Reports say earlier massacres near Monastir and a surge of Bulgarian Albanian tensions followed. Local authorities have not acted.
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