Northeastern wrecked steamer rescued after fogbound disaster
The oil laden steamer Northeastern ran aground off Hatteras in dense fog while en route from Port Arthur to Philadelphia. Capt Wilder and 21 crew were brought ashore by Hatteras life saving crews after 36 hours aboard the stricken ship. The vessel was pounded on Dumpend Shoals and deemed a total loss amid mountainous seas and freezing temperatures.
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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
Eloped romance and a later murder tale mix in brief items
In Winchester sixteen year old Lillie Boyd elopes with a suitor rumored to have pressed her for months and may have fled toward Washington. A separate note from Richmond reports a Carnegie library funding plan to replace a tax proposal. Other items include a miner killed near Frostburg, a Petersburg arrest for a Mecklenburg County murder, a Sussex Court House murder trial, and a Raleigh fatal quarrel between business partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N. C
Raymond Bynum
J. H. Alford
Alford
Alford, Bynum & Christopher
Impersonator Private Faces Fraud Charge in Armyguise
Frank Albright a private with eleven years service was arrested in Huntington for impersonating a United States Army officer to obtain loans and clothing. The case, tied to Portsmouth Ohio recruiting office activity, could yield two to five years in prison if convicted at Columbus Infantry Barracks. Capt. Philip Walker led the investigation and identified Albright as posing as a lieutenant over the past three years.
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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 in Winchester for 15000 Cash
The Eddy Press plant in Winchester was sold to Jeniey and Frederick of Cumberland Md for 15000 in cash. Purchasers assume liens from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and others. Trustees Steck and Williams previously assigned assets over 25000 in October. The buyers will keep 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
L. F. De Bordenave Lumber Co Declares Involuntary Bankruptcy
Norfolk authorities report the L. F. De Bordenave Lumber Company is in involuntary bankruptcy after Blades Lumber Co J H Cofer and Metzger Mathews filed petitions claiming debts totaling 771 dollars, with estimated assets of 20,000 dollars or more including mills in Surry County a large lumber stock 6 million feet of standing timber a jogging outfit and a herd of horses. Officers listed are A R Chalmers president J F De Bordenave vice president secretary and treasurer. Directors include P B S Purdie B T Gwathemy and Charles T Howddin. Petitions allege bankruptcy caused by intrusting funds totaling about Mov to a credits a few days prior.
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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 Conditions
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va investigation ends with a statement by City Sergeant Tillett and Jailer W C Aller showing the jail poorly constructed with inadequate heating forcing prisoners to pace cells in cold weather to keep warm. Evidence followed criticism of Roanoke authorities over confinement of Charles Fishburne in a private apartment awaiting trial for murder. Indications are Sergeant Tillett will be vindicated. Fishburne is reported seriously injured.
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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 employed as telephone operators gather in Fairmont West Virginia on December 29 at the F and M Telephone Company offices. Delegates travel from Grafton Clarksburg Shinnston Mannington Philippi Elkins and Bellington to discuss improving service to patrons in a formally conducted session. The mood remains lively with spirited discussion and occasional bursts of talk.
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Washington Post
Fairmont
W. Va
F. & M. Telephone Company
Grafton
Clarksburg
Shinnston
Mannington
Philipp Elkins
Bellington
Alcohol for consumptives touted by Dr Wiley in science meet
Philadelphia reports the American Association for the Advancement of Science session discussed diet and tuberculosis with Dr H W Wiley asserting alcohol as nutriment for TB patients and often used in beer wine whisky and brandy. Prof A J McKelvey spoke on child labor in Southern mills noting many under sixteen work in Pennsylvania and high child worker share in the South.
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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 and Sudden Relief Described
The piece underscores the extreme distress of Le Grippe pains, describing them as indescribable and combining many misery sensations. It notes relief is achievable in a short time by taking a remedy, though the specific medicine is not named in the excerpt.
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le Grippe
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Remedy Claim Teaches Relief
An anecdotal testimonial from Adelia Lane of Portage Michigan praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy easing nerves and pains with peaceful sleep after La Grippe. The ad claims quick relief with a money back guarantee on the first package and notes the pills are not sold in bulk.
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Miles
Adelia Lane
Portage
Mich
Murder suspect in Gordonsville case named as William Jones
Special to The Washington Fest. Sergt. Watkins of Gordonsville reports arrest of William Jones, a colored man from Charlottesville, in connection with the murder and robbery of Mrs. Clem Pattison near Gordonsville. Blood stained clothing and gray hairs found at Jones’s home corroborate the charge. He admits presence in Gordonsville but claims to have gone to visit his mother. He was returned to Gordonsville for 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 Bond Prompts Inquiry Into Baltimore Banks
New York December 29 Guthrie Cravath Henderson asked the Supreme Court to let Adams Express pay into court sixty dollars for three coupons of a hundred dollar bond stolen from William B Hibbs Co in Washington Bonds traced to Alexander Brown Sons in Baltimore with Hibbs demanding the Baltimore firm explain how they obtained the bond The case centers on recovering the bonds and identifying the thief with lower court action pending and Justice Fitzgerald reserving decision.
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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
Vote on Ending Strike Shocks Fall River Mills
Fall River Massachusetts December 28 renewed interest in the cotton mill strike as the textile council calls mass meetings for tomorrow to vote by ballot on ending or continuing the strike. Union leaders say the meetings seek a direct expression of opinion while operatives grow restless over AFL assessment delays and money from the federation. Manufacturers remain firm on a 12 1 2 percent cut but may offer minor grievance adjustments if accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Maas
Textile Council
Joseph G Jackson
American Federation of Labor Assessment Affairs
Train Wreck in Blizzard Kills Engineer in Calumet
In a December blizzard the Hecla and Torch Lake Railroad crash killed engineer Gus Hazell and seriously injured fireman Patrick Cudahy. Weather halted rail traffic, disrupted mail, and caused widespread losses to railroads, mines, and merchants across Calumet and surrounding lines.
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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 Ohio Fire Fraud Case
George Letcher and five associates charged with setting a fire at Montpelier Ohio on January 4 1884 to defraud an insurance company. Letcher pleaded not guilty. Delos Pratt Jack Page Frank Pratt Sol Wynn Ira Bryant and others named as principals or accessories. Wynn killed himself in Toledo Page confessed and is held as a witness.
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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 Slays Brother and Is Shot by Policemen in St Louis
In St Louis on December 23 an Italian man, described as unknown by neighbors, fatally cut his brother and was then fatally shot by a police officer after a two hour struggle. The maniac fought with two brothers guarding him before police forced entry. He and his wounded brother were taken to City Hospital.
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St. Louis
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Stuart's Tablets
An advertisement argues against starvation as a cure for dyspepsia and endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims the product stimulates digestive juices, relieves indigestion, and offers a safe permanent cure, urging readers to request a free symptom book from F. A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Bail For Mrs Chadwick in Cleveland Case
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick likely to be released on bail within days as an alienist visits the jail. Her attorney says she may decide the bail question herself and four top Cleveland men could sign the bond. A defense plan by an alienist signals insanity as her possible court strategy.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cassie L. Chadwick
Chadwick
Hastile
Jay P. Dawley
Aldrich
Sald
Mra
Frederil Court
French Navy Prepares Division for Morocco Crisis
Toulon reports heightened yard activity to ready a naval division with battleship Charlemagne and two cruisers to Morocco if crisis worsens. Paria notes Ambassador Porter discussed Morocco with Delcasse. no action decided yet but France aims to act decisively. Perdicaris warns the Sultan’s life is at risk and Raisouli could stabilize Tangier if aided by French diplomacy.
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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 Austrian Crisis
Vienna reports indicate Premier Von Koerber will retire though no official resignation has been announced. The cabinet may or may not resign, with Emperor Francis Joseph possibly asking them to stay. The move centers on parliamentary approval for extra military credits and national unity in the Reichsrat.
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Vienna
von Koerber
Francis Joseph
Reichsrath
TRAINING FOR NAVAL OFFICERS IN TORPEDO HEAT MANEUVERS
Kaiser orders special attention to torpedo maneuvers in naval officer education. Two torpedo boats to act as training ships under Vice Admiral Areysing with exercises starting in January. Choate will not resume practice, London dispatch notes American ambassador’s status.
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Kaiser Ordera
Kiri
Eimperer William
Areysing
Choate
London
Dne
Joseph H. Choate
Lawyer Returns to New York. Weighs Practice Resume
He plans to rejoin the New York bar after a long absence and contemplates resuming law practice at his current age, saying time away has made it unlikely. The report notes his consideration of whether to renew his professional credentials.
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New York
Protection of Soldiers Orders for Strict Maltreatment Prevention
Berlin Dec 29 Emperor William issued a decree ordering strict measures to prevent maltreatment of soldiers. It directs special care in advancing privates to noncommissioned officers and forbids advancement of those with brutal behavior or relatives in noncommissioned ranks who have shown cruelty.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Emperor William
Dying from Gas Asphyxiation At Rupert Home
Ethel and another occupant, both 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 of Ill Treatment and Escape
Walter Cross a thirty year old negro arrived at a municipal lodging house with both hands and both feet frozen accusing harsh conditions aboard an oyster boat. He says he was employed from New Market to work nonstop for two months eight days without pay and escaped to tramp to Washington. Will be referred to the Board of Charities. Drake Strattan Company receivership follows stockholder disputes. principal creators are in Philadelphia.
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Walter Cross
Emergenicy
Hospital
Washington
Deputy Collector Missing and Local Gas Fatalities Reported
Deputy Collector Misaing Han Juan Perio Hies of Utuado is missing amid allegations of poor account conditions. In Chanute Kansas a natural gas asphyxiation killed Jegne Rupert, 26, and Cecil Rupert, 16, with Mrs Rupert and another sister injured or missing.
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Misaing
Han Juan
Perio Hies
Mantlage Rimonet
Utuado
Araelbe
Je Misaing
Chanute
Kans
Jegne Rupert
Hi Slater
Cecil Rupert
Rupert
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