Northeastern wreck survives long peril in fog and sea
The oil steamship Northeastern ran aground off Cape Hatters in dense fog while carrying petroleum from New York to Philadelphia. Capt. Wilder and 21 crewmen were rescued by Hatteras life-saving crews after 36 hours aboard a burning, battered vessel. The ship was a total loss and will be salvaged or dismantled.
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Norfolk
Northeastern
Cape Hatteras
Wilder
Kinnekeet
Creeds Hall
Hatteras Nfe
Dumpend Shoals
Grcn
Port Arbur
Tex
Philadelphia
Ieirea
Hatteras
Ufe
Eich
Creeds Hult
Gete
Alee
Cincinnati
Port Arthur
New York
Elopement Tale and Local Homicide Reports
A fragment from Winchester Virginia reports sixteen year old Lillie Boyd running away with a suitor and possibly traveling to Washington. Other items note a Carnegie library funding plan in Richmond and a fatal mine accident near Frostburg Maryland. A Petersburg murder arrest and a Horrific quarrel in Raleigh end with a fatal shooting among business partners.
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Raleigh, N. C
Raymond Bynum
J. H. Alford
Alford
Alford, Bynum & Christopher
Impersonator of Army Officer Arrested in Fraud Case
Private Frank Albright with eleven years service was arrested in Huntington for impersonating a United States army lieutenant to obtain loans and clothing, taken to Columbus Infantry Barracks for trial. If convicted he faces two to five years in prison. Charges stem from his Portsmouth recruiting office deception. Captain Philip Walker led the investigation.
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Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
United States Army
Frank Albright
Columbus (Ohio) Infantry
Albright
Portsmouth
Ohio
Philip Walker
Eddy Plant Sold to Cumberland Buyers for 15000
The Eddy Press plant in Winchester Virginia with printing and bookbinding machinery and presses was sold for 15000 cash to Jeniey and Frederick of Cumberland Maryland. The buyers assume liens held by firms in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and other cities. Trustees Steck and Williams had arranged an assignment for creditors last October and creditors have sought bankruptcy. The new owners plan to continue the business in Winchester and employ over a hundred people.
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Washington
Winchester
Eddy Press
Messrs
R. Gray Williams
Steck and Williams
Lumber Company Bankrupt in Norfolk Bankruptcy Filed
L. F. De Bordenave Lumber Co of Norfolk faces involuntary bankruptcy after petitions from Blades Lumber Co Elizabeth City NC J H Cofer and Metzger Mathews claim debts totalling 771 while total liabilities exceed 20 000. Assets include mills in Surry County 6 000 000 feet standing timber a jogging outfit and horses. Officers named A R Chalmers president J F De Bardenave vice president secretary treasurer Directors listed and alleged fraudulent transfers of about mov to a credits of a few days ago.
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Norfolk Concern
Norfolk
L. F. de Bordenave Lumber Company
Blades Lumber Company
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. H. Cofer
Metzger & Mathews
Surry County
A. R. Chalmers
Smithfield
J. F. de Bardenave
Roanoke Jail Inquiry Reveals Poor Sanitation and Cold Conditions
The Roanoke jail investigation ends with officials stating the facility is poorly constructed and lacks adequate heating, forcing prisoners to huddle to keep warm. The review, urged by Sergeant Willett after criticism of confinement of Charles Fishburne in a private apartment during his murder trial, suggests Sergeant Tillett will be vindicated. Ashburne’s condition is reported serious.
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Wartiington Peat
Roanoke
Va Dev
Rergeant Tiiett
W. C. Aller
Willett
Roautke Anth
Richmond
Charles R. Fishburne
Dr. Lelew
Tillett
Ashburne
Forty-Five Telephone Operators Meet in Fairmont Convention
Forty-five young women who work as telephone operators gathered in Fairmont West Virginia on December 29 at the F and M Telephone Company offices for a convention to discuss ways to improve service. Delegates attended from Grafton Clarksburg Shinnston Mannington Philipp Elkins and Bellington. Proceedings followed parliamentary formality though the mood was lively with talk in season and out.
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Washington Post
Fairmont
W. Va
F. & M. Telephone Company
Grafton
Clarksburg
Shinnston
Mannington
Philipp Elkins
Bellington
Alcohol for consumptives, dubious food value noted
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Philadelphia the second day featured talks on diet and tuberculosis. Dr H W Wiley cited alcohol as a nutriment for tuberculous patients, while Prof A J McKelvey discussed child labor in Southern mills, noting Pennsylvania has more under sixteen working than all Southern states combined.
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Wiley
Philadelphia
Southern Mills
American Association For the Advancement of Science
H. W Wiley
Department of Agriculture
A. J. McKelvey
National Child Labor Committee
South
Pennsylvania
Grip Pains Relieved Quickly by Simple Remedy
A description of grip pains as indescribably distressing and misery filled, yet promising quick relief in a short time by taking a simple remedy. The fragment hints at a medicinal treatment that alleviates grip symptoms shortly after use.
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le Grippe
Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills Offer Quick Nerve Relief
Adelia Lane of Portage Michigan reports relief from La Grippe and universal pains after using Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills and sleeping peacefully. The note says her brother uses them for a swelling on the neck and finds pain eased, with a druggist refund if the first package fails. The ad claims a 2 to 3 cent price and that the product is never sold in bulk.
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Miles
Adelia Lane
Portage
Mich
Murder suspect in Virginia tied to beating women and grisly clues
Special to The Washington Fest reports Sergeant Watkins of Gordonsville pursuing William Jones a colored man in Charlottesville as a murder suspect in the killing of Mrs. Clem Pattisonnear Gordonsville. Blood stained clothing and gray hairs were found at Jones's home. He admits in Gordonsville then returns to Charlottesville with a youth. Jones is taken to Gordonsville for a preliminary hearing.
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Charlottesville
Robert G. Watkins
Gordonsville
Clem Pattison
William Jones
Jones
Perrott Street
Sergt. Watkins
Jana
Serge Catkins
Gordons Nile
Stolen Bonds Knot Case of Express Company and Baltimore Bankers
New York litigation centers on how a $1,000 Adams Express bond, stolen from William B. Hibbs & Co in Washington, surfaced in Baltimore. Adams Express seeks to pay coupons into court while Hibbs contends Baltimore bankers bought the bond from a green clerk and refuses to disclose its origin. Justice Fitzgerald reserved decision as sides press for evidence.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
New York
Guthrie, Cravath & Henderson
Adams Express Company
Justice Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Express Company
William B. Hibbs & Co
Alexander Brown & Sons
Limberger
Hibbs
Sixth Municipal District Court
Wwe
Erglen
Dusthn F Pitegaralad
End of Fall River Cotton Mill Strike Flagged by Ballots
Fall River Massachusetts December 28 renewed interest in the long running cotton mill strike. Textile council calls mass meetings for tomorrow to vote by ballot on ending or continuing the strike. Union leaders say meetings seek direct opinion while operatives grow restive. Manufacturing leaders stand firm on a 12 1 2 percent cut but may adjust minor grievances if accepted.
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Fall River
Maas
Textile Council
Joseph G Jackson
American Federation of Labor Assessment Affairs
Train Wreck in Blizzard Kills Engineer in Calumet
A severe blizzard in Northern Michigan caused a head-on collision on the Hecla and Torch Lake Railroad. Engineer Gus Hazell was killed while Fireman Patrick Cudahy was seriously injured as railroad communications failed for two days and service on the Copper Range line was halted. The storm disrupted stamping operations and blocked mail and commerce across the region.
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Calumet
Mich
Michigan
Hecla and
Torch Lake
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
Gus Hazell
Patrick Cudahy
South Shore Railroad
Copper Range
Houghton
Indicted After Twenty Years In Fire Insurance Fraud Case
Ohio men charged with incendiarism to defraud an insurer in a Montpelier fire of January 4, 1884. George Letcher, Delos Pratt of Toledo, Frank Pratt, Jack Page, and others indicted October 11. Page confessed. Letcher pleads not guilty. Pratt and Wynn named principals. Page awaiting witness role. Will serve in Bryan jail after kidnapping from California officials.
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Ohio
Bryan
George Letcher
California
Letcher
Delos Pratt
Toledo
Sol Wynn
Ira Bryant
Hudson, Mich
Frank Pratt
Jack Page
Montpelier
Williams County
Pratt
Wynn
Page
Maniac attacker fatally wounds brother in St Louis
In St Louis on December 23 an Italian man, driven insane, fatally cuts his brother and is shot by a policeman after a two hour struggle in a small room. The dying assailant continues fighting despite wounds before police end the attack. He and his wounded brother are taken to City Hospital.
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St. Louis
Dyspepsia Relief Through Stuart’s Tablets Claim
An advertisement argues starvation worsens dyspepsia and promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, reliable cure. It cites digestive-juice support, quick symptom relief, and calls for a free book of symptoms from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Bail for Mrs Chadwick in Cleveland case
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick expected to be released on bail within days as her defense strategy centers on an insanity plea. An alienist Dr Aldrich visited the jail, signaling the planned approach, with bail to be arranged by four unnamed “biggest men” in Cleveland. A telegram to her husband urged rapid extradition avoidance and travel with Sheriff Harry to New York.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cassie L. Chadwick
Chadwick
Hastile
Jay P. Dawley
Aldrich
Sald
Mra
Frederil Court
France Prepares Naval Division for Morocco Crisis
Owing to the Morocco crisis Toulon shows peak naval activity with a division ready to depart. The squadron includes the battleships Charlemagne and Temeraire and two cruisers. Ambassador Porter reports to Delcasse no firm steps yet, but France will act decisively if the Sultan advances. Ion Perdicaris and Cromwell Varley note the dire Moroccan situation and resist outside control. Raisouli is seen as capable of restoring order in Tangier, with Perdicaris urging France to work through Tangier’s representatives.
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Toulon
France
Morocco
Charlemagia
Tena
Paria
Porter
Delcasse
London
Ion Perdicaris
Cromwell Varley
Raisoull
Standard
M. Perdicaris
Haisoull
Tangier
Perdicaris
Raisouli
Koerber Forced to Retire Amid Vienna Cabinet Uncertainty
Vienna reports no official acceptance of Premier Von Koerber’s resignation yet he will retire. The question is whether the entire cabinet will resign or stay on. If they resign Emperor Francis Joseph may ask them to remain, keeping a ministry of officials rather than a parliamentary one. Koerber’s pullout is linked to failure to secure parliamentary sanction for Austrian military credits and to restore harmony among nationalities.
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Vienna
von Koerber
Francis Joseph
Reichsrath
TRAINING FOR NAVAL OFFICERS TORPEDO HEAT MANEUVERS
Kaiser orders special attention to torpedo maneuvers in naval officer education. Two torpedo boats to train with the battleship squadron under Vice Admiral Areysing. Training to begin in January. Choate will not resume practice. London dispatch reports American ambassador Joseph H. Choate will not resume duties.
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Kaiser Ordera
Kiri
Eimperer William
Areysing
Choate
London
Dne
Joseph H. Choate
Lawyer Returns to New York Bar Remains Out of Practice
The subject plans to pursue law practice upon returning to New York but believes years away from the bar and advancing age make resuming the profession unlikely.
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New York
Protection of Soldiers Decree Tightens Maltreatment Rules
Berlin December 29 Emperor William issued a decree ordering strict measures to prevent maltreatment of soldiers. It directs special care in promoting privates to noncommissioned officers and bars advancement for those with inclinations toward brutality or whose relatives in noncommissioned roles have abused power.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Emperor William
Dying From Gas Asphyxiation At Rupert Home
Ethel and a man identified as age nineteen are in a dying condition after natural gas asphyxiation at the Rupert residence in the city today.
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Ier
Ethel
Rupert
Oyster Dredger's Story and Charge of Ill Treatment
Walter Cross a 30 year old Negro, with hands and feet frozen, alleges brutal conditions aboard an oyster boat after being sent from New Market N Y to work under harsh care. He escaped with no pay, reached Washington, and will be brought before the Board of Charities. In Charleston, a receiver was appointed for Drake & Stratton Company due to stockholder disputes. the firm operates across West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York with principal creers in Philadelphia.
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Walter Cross
Emergenicy
Hospital
Washington
Drake & Stratton Company
Charleston
W. Va
Drake & Atratton Company
West Virginia
Penn-sylgenia
New York
Philadelphia
Missing deputy collector and gas fatalities in Kansas
A deputy collector Misaing Han Juan Perio Hies in Utuado district is reported missing amid alleged bad accounts. In Chanute Kansas a gas asphyxiation incident leaves Jegne Rupert aged 26 and his sister Cecil Rupert aged 16 dead, with Mrs Rupert and another sister injured or missing.
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Han Juan
Perio Hies
Mantlage Rimonet
Utuado
Araelbe
Je Misaing
Chanute
Kans
Jegne Rupert
Hi Slater
Cecil Rupert
Rupert
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