Mystery Submarine Disaster Claim Raises Ordeal
Four officers remain among the dead as a British submarine named Mary sinks after a perilous attempt to raise it. The doomed vessel lies in darkness, ending the rescue bid as the crew perishes.
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Washington Post
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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
6
The Bad Luck Of The Class A Submarines
A late 1900s British news summary reports multiple Class A submarine misfortunes with crew losses and injuries. Incidents include explosions near Queenstown and Plymouth, a sinking at Portsmouth harbor, and a near-miss collision with a gunboat Hazard. The seas claim several lives while crews are rescued or accounted for.
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Vortamouth
England
British Newe
Spithead
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and services in early February
A scrambled obituary page lists several individuals with residence addresses and announced funeral times on February 3 including WALES A RAMPY and HENRY GONDITCH descendants, along with interment locations at Glenwood Cemetery Arlington Cemetery and local churches. Other entries mention ARLANDON and THOMAS with service details and dates in 1912 era style.
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India
Rubbell
Laura Gonditch
Washington, D.C
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Mary Wo
Ruth A. Jacob
Howie
Mil Huneral
Frank Gerec
Seventh Street
Glenwood
Town
Mat Delmar
Lowele
Albert Chirfalenal Omcer
Rougers
Romert
Col
Robert
Lark Derry Ealgers
Rook
Thomas
Hilaband
Honora Suit Nativa
Williamson
Kilward B. Meetze
Eliza
Warrenton
Submarine Disaster Update Delayed Rescue Efforts Underway
Reported confusion over blame in a submarine accident as salvage teams locate the sunken vessel near the coast. Operations suspended for today due to weather, with plans to resume at dawn tomorrow. Telegrams of condolence were sent by George and Emperor William to victim families.
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George
William
Court Order Delayed Autopsy In Throckmorton Case
Edward Throckmorton died after being taken from a Fort Worth hospital to an undertaker for embalming before an autopsy could be performed. The court’s directive for an autopsy was served today. The trial of Sneed resumes tomorrow with a new special venire of nine men to hear whether poisoning or alcohol contributed to Throckmorton’s death.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Edward Throckmorton
B. Sneed
A. G. Boyce
Throckmorton
Agnor
Mass Murder Mystery Felt In Wisconsin Family Tragedy
Appleton Wisconsin February reports state sheriff and district attorney documented a triple murder and suicide after four family members were found dead at Lewis Matlahn’s farm home in Bingharnton. Victims include Lewin Matlahn 66 and three children aged 2 16 8 with throat injuries. Neighbor accounts say William Matlahn had recent disturbances and a grievance may have driven the killings.
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Appleton
Wis
F. J. Rooney
Lewis Matthn
Binghardton
Lewin Matlahn
Wiliam Mallahn
Dora Matlahh
Cotton Broker Finley Death At New Orleans Exchange
News from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange reports Charles D. Finley of Finley & Simpson died by his own hand after an announcement of the firm’s failure. The second local exchange failure in two days follows a spike in futures prices. Finley shot himself at the Louisiana Club after leaving the exchange.
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New Orleans
Fab
Louisiana Club
Knoxville Detective Shot by Jealous Suspect in Hotel
In Knoxville Tennessee on February 2 Philip Yow of Atlanta drew a revolver inside a hotel and killed detective C. C. Cadle who was seated. Cadle had recently married. Yow then shot himself twice in the heart and ended his life after firing a final shot into his temple. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Philip Yow
Atlanta
C. C. Cadle
Tow
Phyal
Cadie
Irregular Deals Hit Alexandria Court as Hooff Trial Adjourns
Alexandria court adjourned delaying verdicts in the case of Lewis Hooff former secretary and general manager of the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association on trial for alleged embezzlement. State witnesses recalled prior testimony showing irregularities in Hooff’s transactions and a cash balance dispute with receiver Cousins Stuart. Funeral services were held for Mrs Georgiana L Smith and Carin F Campbell with burial in Union Cemetery and services led by local ministers.
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Abhington Post Bureau
Toa
King Grrest
Alexandria
Alexandria Corporation Court
Lewis Hooff
Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association
Aldey
Harry D. Kirk
Association
Cousins Stuart
Mire. Smith Jr
Georgiana L Smith
W. FF. Wateyn
GA. ‘Luttrell
Union Cemetery
Licensed To Marry Names Fold In Fragmented Notice
Fragmentary license notice lists individuals including Max Yater Ruth, Elizabeth J. Thiele, and John Ramilton from New York City with clerical officiants and locations incomplete. The garbled text hints at marriages or licenses but lacks full dates, places, and roles.
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Max Yater
Leos
Ee Bincroft
Rite Harris
Nev
Raward Stanley
Lalier H. Moots
Ruth Wh
Hickok
John R. Ramilton
New York City
Oe ‘H
Jacksonrilie
John W. Newnom
Elsabeth J. Thiele
Ma Pekyelt
J. ‘Gagne
Progresive League to Vote on La Follette Roosevelts Nomination
Ohio Progressives move to force a referendum among members to decide whether to back La Follette or Roosevelt for the Republican presidential nomination. Governors Johnson and Brubbs pledge support for Roosevelt in differing reports, while events in New York and Cleveland touch on Roosevelt’s ongoing political momentum.
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Columbus
Ohio Progresarys Repubean League
John D. Faehter
m@mbera
la Follette
Wisconsin
Fackler
la Foliette
Roosevelt
T. R
New York
Col. Roose
Uis’ Inborn
Hiram W. Jonson
California
Roosevel
West Virginia
Bhibbs
Fansaa
Troosevelt
Corey
Wyoming
Johnson
Osborn
Michigan
Yadley
Missouri
Bagamora Hill
Philadelphia
Gev. Brubbs
Kensis
Hines
Washington
Taft
Governors race hints in Indiana GOP meeting
Indianapolis February 2. Fred A. Sims of Frankfort named chairman of the Republican State central committee at the district chairmen meeting. Edward T. Staley likely as secretary. Will H. Hays elected vice chairman. Frank P. Stahlaker treasurer. March 28 set for a special state convention to choose four national delegates and two electors. Lew Shank of Indianapolis mentioned as a candidate for governor, signaling an organized bid.
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Indiana State Committee
Indianapolis
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
Ind
Republican State Central
Bate
Sims
Edward T. Staley
Tipton
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Frank P. Stahlaker
Lew Shank
Ifiianapolis
Folk Friendly to Wilson Campaign Opening
Joplin Missouri hosts a large meeting of the Joplin Folk for President Club as former Missouri governor Forte leads a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. The event critiques the St Louis committee, recalls the wartime Missouri convention pledge, and mentions Woodrow Wilson as a potential alternative if the delegation supports Gov Wilson and progressives.
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Voxson W. Roll
Missouri
Joplin Folk For President Club
Forte
Bt Louis
Folk
Woodrow Wilson
Gov. Wilson
Bryan's Double Death Mystery At Home In Manchester
Frank A Abby, long associated with William Jennings Bryan, was repeatedly mistaken for the Democratic leader. Abby died at his home in Manchester at age 8, a curious incident that amused friends who knew the mistaken identity.
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Frank A.abby
Manchester
Conn
Frank A. Abby
Wiliam
J. Bryan
Hic
Abby
Mlataxen
Mr. Bryan
Chinese General Declares for Sun Yat Sen Revolutionaries
Gen Chang Seusl Gai, commander of imperial forces, telegraphs to Sun Yat Sen pledging to join the Revolutionaries and place his army at Sun’s disposal. Cablegram confirms Sun Yat Sen’s report from Nanking dated February 2. Rioting reported at Sutsien with looting and hideouts as revolutionary troops move.
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San Francisco
Chang Seusl Gai
Imperial Forces
Son Yat Sen
Sun
Sun Yat Sen
Nanking
Tat Sen
OmMela Gazette
Sutsien
Klangsu
Prominent Guests At Seventh Annual Publishers Banquet
Woodrow Wilson and Senator Robert La Follette headlined the seventh annual banquet of the Periodical Publishers Association of America in Philadelphia. Don C. Seitz served as toastmaster with Mayor Elgnk jenburg and Detective William Burns among speakers. Col. George Harvey also attended, while Wilson and La Follette spoke on popular government.
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Wilnoo
Sanstor la Fallette
Bangust
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United Etstes Renator
Robert M.la Fallette
Wisconsin
Periodical Publishers’ Association of America
Sy Don C. Seitz
American Publishers’ Association
Elgnkjenburg
William J. Burns
George Harvey
Gov. Wilson
la Folchette
Harmon Committee Named to Aid Harmon Presidential Campaign
Ohio political figures join the Harmon campaign committee to support Gov Judson Harmon for president. State Insurance Superintendent C Moore named, with former Gov James B Campbell Columbus James Ross Columbus Peter J Dempsey Washington Court House and John P Brennan Urbana among others slated for service.
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James B. Campbell
James Ross
Columbus
Peter J. Dempsey
Washington
John P. Brebnan
Ustana
Prelate Sees Taft One Million Lead in Taft Reelection
Philadelphia February 2 Cardinal Gibbons declares Taft has a distinct advantage as the sitting president in the race. He says Teddy Roosevelt remains popular but Taft’s record and continued White House tenure give him the edge over rivals. The Democrat House is noted as a factor in party dynamics and timber in the field.
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Tett
Cardinal Gibbons
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Efit
Dlacuas
Neighbor's Home Tragedy Ends in Fatal Stabbing
In a house on a Brown railroad employee's street a man stabbed Charley Davis, 4b, 3, to death after an unexpected return by Robert Brown. Davis was married and a father of one. Brown surrendered to police, with Mrs. Brown testifying as a witness. The incident stemmed from Brown being notified by telephone that Davis was in his home.
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Robert, Brown, & Railroad
Brown
Charley Davis
Davis
Bro
Georgetown Chinaman Announces Run for Council
Georgetown Colorado announces candidate Lee Gow a Chinaman for city council. He filed papers to appear on the ballot and began a house to house campaign with American as his campaign manager. Gow arrived in the United States as a child and now seeks office.
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Georgetown
Colo
Seb
Lee Gow
Gow
Parc All Hats
Canvans
Gow Ts
America
Telegraphic Notes from Across the Nation
A February roundup reports Frederick Lay, a steeplejack, leapt from the Statue of Liberty and died. General Luther Trowbridge, Civil War veteran, is noted as deceased aged years. New York authorities face a presentment on gambling case evidence collection by the police department. Iowa editor Hi Farrall dies at home after throat injury. San Francisco reports Wong He charged with murder. a body found at an Oriental school playground. Independence, Kansas covers the trial of A A Trushett for murder. previous trial involved gun charges and a related case.
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Ow York
Frederick Lay
Tiberty
Luther
Trowbridge
Custer
New Yorks
New York
Siowa City
Towa
Farrall
Towa Methodist
San Franciego
Wong He
Mure
Lee
San Oriental School
Independence
Kans
Sorye
A.A. Trushett
J. PD
Necay
Trushett
Quadruple murder shocks city at Sayls home
Police reveal a mysteriously staged quadruple homicide at the Sayls residence in the heart of the city. Victims Joseph and Livia Sayls, aged 35 and 30, their wife Mrs Denis, and an unidentified man were found slain with throats slit and daggers wounds. Bloodstains and bloody footprints on stairs point to a guest as likely killer, who fled through a rear door after a disturbance at 3 AM. Neighbor Miss Tha Muslip reported leaving the house at that hour in only a shirt.
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A. Mysterionky
Iheart
Kira Annie
Toipenra
Joseph Sayls
Sayis
Joseph
Livia Ang Ha
Denis
The
Police
Tate
Sam
Frigvance
Hodlea
Tha ‘Muslip
Mat
Hdusa
Lawrence School Committee Member Bound Over to Grand Jury
Lawrence Mass February 2 A Lawrence school committee member John J Breen was bound over to the grand jury after a police court hearing on charges connected with a dynamite planting plot against striking workers. Bail of 2000 was posted. Seven other detainees were released on charges of possessing dynamite without a license. A five member strike committee will urge Governor Foles in Boston to protest the arrest of strike leader Ettor and his lieutenant Glovan.
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Lawrence School ‘Committee
Lawrence
Mass
John J. Breen
Lawrance
Grand
Raggat
Foles
Boston
Ettor
Hia
Verboten Dances At Bellevue Ball Shock New York
Reporters barred from the Bellevue Ballroom as Ruth St Denis and a troupe perform taboo dances behind closed doors. The Turkey Trot and Grizzly Bear excite the elite crowd hosted by Lyman Biddle and other social leaders. critics condemn the entertainment as improper.
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Turkey
Benny Hug
New York
New York World
Bellevues
Seraford
Boony
Bug
Dangs
Lyman Biddle
Robert le Comte
T. de Witt
Taylor
John White Geary
Robert L. Montgomery
Henry Pratt McKean
John Newbol Ager
Boot
Johny H. Thayer
Burglars Steal Motor From, Purse From Teachers at Schools
A burglary yesterday morning targeted Hastpro High School and a motor was stolen from a vehicle while a teacher at Business High School reported her purse missing. The incidents reflect a pattern of theft across local schools as officials note rising losses and call for action.
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Business High School
Grand Jury Investigates Dynamite Conspiracy in Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 2 Work continued by District Attorney Charles W Miller completing forms for 34 or more indictments. The Federal grand jury will meet next Tuesday to conclude the government investigation into the conspiracy. Chicago labor leaders anticipate indictment and plan to post bail. Los Angeles February 2 The case of the F L Connors tried for an alleged dynamiting of the county hall of records went to the jury after Judge Willis instructed them.
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Tweeday
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles W W. Miller
Federal
Chiba
Chicago
Era
Togo Angeles
Cal
Conners
County
Woman Burned to Death in North Girard Gas Tragedy
Mrs Fusageth Cran jal and Mrs Samantha Abby perished in a North Girard home after a gas stove leak lit the room. Homer Hitker was injured trying to rescue them as the hilliker residence burned. The fire followed a loose pipe connection and a gas explosion wrecked the house.
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Brie
Bastop
Fusageth Cranjal
Samantha Abby
Homer Hitker
Hilliker
Girard
Iowa
Kewanee
Hiias
Burrows
Mirs
Aunt Delia Taft Aunt Leaves For Washington
Miss Delia G Dorney aunt of President Taft will leave for Washington tomorrow evening for a visit. The party will travel by the Federal Express from Marblehead to Providence and then to the cast east station. The escort includes Dr and Mrs Orton and Gr Orton. The social gathering will be met at the Walon station.
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Sanday
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éMre
Mysterious Coffin Mix Up Delays Connecticut Funeral
In Danbury Connecticut a family believed Thomas Lynch of Anthinetty had died and arranged funeral plans after a death notice from Middletown hospital. An undertaker opened the coffin and found it contained Jon Lynch of Newton Thames. the actual patient, Lynch, is alive in hospital, while the supposed deceased remains in care.
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Colin
Thomas Lynch
Anthinetty
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Jona ‘Lynch
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Thames Lynch
Gloucester Fisherman Rescued After 50 Hours Adrift at Sea
New York February 2 John Hamilton a Gloucester fisherman from the schooner Thomas F Carvel was rescued by the German steamer Iserlohn after drifting helplessly for 50 hours in a violent storm off the coast. He had been setting trawls January 9 when a snow squall prevented his return to the boat. He endured hunger and thirst as waves tossed him before the Iserlohn picked him up exhausted and nearly faint.
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New York
John Hamilton
Gloucester
Dory
Isertohn
Thomas F. Carvel
Boston
Iserlohn
Young Miss Lois Edmonds Crowned Champion Corn Grower
Miss Lois Edmonds, age 11, prize winning bread baker, received diplomas from Secretary of Agriculture Wilson for her achievement in growing the best corn. Her trip to Washington was part of the reward for baking the finest breast rising the mode corn per acre.
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Lois Edmonds
Game State
Wilson
Washington
Two Lectures at Bristol School by Barnite in Mintwood
Two lectures were delivered at the Bristol School in Mintwood by Wirt Barnite a magazine traveler. He spoke in the afternoon on short story writing as part of a Bonilia Aplumen Presidency introducing Salvador and Mabel Bonilia.
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Wirt’ W." Barnits
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