Ice Bods on Beach After Larchmont Wreck Near Block Island
New York dispatch details Captain Gray of the Kentucky reporting thirty bodies found along the beach encased in ice after the Larchmont wreck five miles west of Watch Hill Rhode Island. Twelve bodies in lifeboats included women frozen to death. nineteen survivors cared for at the lighthouse, two seriously ill Captain McVey and Purser Oscar Young among the afflicted. Others await identification as rescue efforts continue and authorities expect more bodies washed ashore by morning.
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New York
Joy Line
Gray
Kentucky
Fall River
Mass
Block Island
Noble
Watch Hill
Larchmont
Lghthouse
McVey
Purser
Oscar Young
Purser Young
Capt. Gray
Mr. Noble
Harry Knowlton
Haley
Scott Wrecking Company
New London, Conn
Sound
Lighthouse Board
Ufe
Judd and Stotz Married in Philadelphia nuptials
Announcement records the marriage of Miss Olga Judd of this city to Clemens L. Stotz of Easton Pa on Saturday February 1 in Philadelphia. The couple resided at 319 Burke Street Haston.
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Judd—Stotz
Olga Judd
Clemens L. Stotsz
Easton
Philadelphia
Burke Street
Haston, cm
Multiple Obituaries From Washington Area notices
Died notices include Catherine Brennan at 1638 Fourteenth Street NW aged 75 with funeral to be announced. Lexena Frost of Laurel Maryland funeral from residence February 14. Gillenwater widow Halleck of 60th year funeral from Newton Street NW. John Howard Goodrich aged 57 at Oak Hill Chapel February 14. William Gaylord Halleck son of U.S. Army Captain interred in National Cemetery San Antonio. Mil Knagunhjelm widow of Eleanor Wilson Knagenh of Washington formerly. Mamie A Lowe daughter of David A and Rachel A Lowe funeral February 14. William J Locraft husband of Delia Locraft aged first year. Mary Galloway Markoe dies February 11 at 1721 N Street NW with Ash Wednesday service. Isaac Mills husband of Eliza Mills aged 66. William T Prime aged 77. Eva M Pebbs wife of W Pebbs funeral at Elmwood with interment Congressional Cemetery February 33.
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John Howard Goodrich
Oak Hill Chapel
St. Louis
San Francisco
Agunhjelm
Christiania
Norway
Akim Knagunh
Eleanor Wilson Knagenh!m
Washington, D.C
Low
Street Northwest
Mamie A
David A
Rachel A. Lowe
Lincoln
Locraft
William J
Delia
Jo Craft
St. John’s
New York
Baltimore
MIT
Isaac
Eliza C. Mills
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Papers Please Copy.) 1 Trime
William T
Sarah Clements
Glennwood
Jtlemond
Conrressional Cemetery
Washington
Notice of Free Marriage and Death Insertion Across Dailies
Notices inform that marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may appear in multiple newspapers at no extra charge. The list includes Cincinnati Enquirer, New York Times, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St. Louis Republic, Syracuse Post-Standard, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Local Florists Offer Funeral Designs and Cut Flowers
Designs for funerals of every description advertised by Gude at 3214 First Street Northwest and Comley Bros at 1204 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest. Phones M 4279 and West 149 respectively. George C. Shaffer also listed in the text.
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Gude
Comley Bros
Wis. Ave
West
Geo. C. Shaffer
Settle Their Differences Pennsylvanian Railroad Officials Reach Accord
Philadelphia February 12 an agreement was reached between the Pennsylvania Railway Company and engineers firemen and trainmen on lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie after two weeks of talks. The workers sought fairer run distributions and wages or time equity while conductors argued the wage increases were not proportionate. Company and union leaders did not discuss specific concessions.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Fittsburg
Erie
Bury
Mremen
Atterbury Rm
Divorce on Lincoln Day in Mount Pleasant Iowa
War ren Beckwith divorced Jessie Lincoln granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln. Custody of two children awarded to Mrs Beckwith with no alimony and each party retains own property. Decree granted quickly after short proceedings. Mrs Beckwith absent. Beckwith traveling to Aurora Illinois with rumored betrothal to a prominent society woman.
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Washington Post
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Warren Beckwith
Jessie Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Baltimore and Richmond Unclear
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous pairs with ages and origins in Baltimore Richmond and nearby areas. Reverends listed include Nicholas Yosalti Quarles Charles Holm es Bryant Frank Bristol W G Davenport D L Blakemore and others.
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Pietro Lafata
Guiseppina B'Aessandre
Baltimore
Nicholas Yosaltiames BE. Quarles
Martha D. Clarke
Ucth
Richmond
Charles H. Holmes T. Bryant
Elora B. Johnson
Frank M. Bristol
John J. Heck
Nina Davis
T. C. Bastan
Herbert J. Murray
Dillon
Timmons
H. Greene
Maurice R. Beaman
Atlanta, Ga
Bessie B. Brown
D. L. Blakemore
William H. Cusick
Annie P. Arthur
Oxon Hill
W. G. Davenport
Evan G. Power
Sarah B. Ratchford
A. J. Carey
Richard L. Fox
Virginia Houston
Brooks Station
Val
J. B. McLaughlin
Health Office Record Deaths Reported Up to February 12
A health office death list reports numerous individuals from Washington area facilities and streets with ages ranging from a few days to 82 years. Notable entries include Robert Buckman 62, Annie Gatewood 20, Anna Yaeger 63, and Estella Brown 68. The list names hospitals, streets, and residences such as Capitol Heights Langdon D C and ib.
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Robert Buckman
Gov't Hosp
Thomas Heye
6Th St. Sw
Annie Gatewood
24Th
St Mw
Amanda KE. Faulkner
St. Nw
George W. Corwin
Capitol Heighta
Theodore Boruzito
Brewer's St
George H. Smith
Langdon
D. C
James R. Kane
4Th St Nw
Anna M. Yaeger
Smith
Broad Branch Rd
August Schlegur
Hyperville
C. C
Gindye H. Lang
St. Sc
Norman Bowers
Unlucky Joy Line Vessels Strike and Burn Across Years
The Larchmont and sister ships of the Joy Line suffered a string of mishaps from 1902 to 1906. Incidents include the Larchmont running aground off Prudence Island and Narra gansett Bay in 1904, a 1906 fire in New York harbor, and a mysterious 1905 murder aboard a tug’s engineer. The Seabird and Aransas also faced wrecks and sinking in fog and collision during the 1900s, with casualties and evacuations noted along the Way.
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New York
Joy Line
Ien
Warwick Light
D. J. Malanson
Stratford
Bridgeport
Larchmont
Searbird
Gaston
Dutch Island
Providence
Point Judith
Gay Head
Kirby
Dutch Island Harbor
Narragansett Bay
Vineyard Sound
Boston
Pollock Rip Shoals
Aransas
Rood
Time Bay
Cape Cod
Nantucket
Satience
Reading Railroad
Glendower
Rosalie
Agnita States
McClellan
Julius Cayner
Fie
Seth Low
David A. Bood
Freman
Briand Proposes New Church Leasing Plan in France
Paris reports that Education Minister Briand has drafted a new church leasing contract and sent it to prefects. The document aims to meet legal needs and appease aristocratic sensibilities. Terms remain unpublished and official confirmation is pending.
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Paris
Friand
Witte Calls It A Joke in Nitro Figure Dispute
Special cable dispatch reports a second infernal machine found in Court Witte's residence. Both devices contained nitro glycerine with sand to limit harm. Witte characterizes the matter as a practical joke and downplays the threat amid the February discovery in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton Post
St. Petersburg
Court Witte
Great Northern Plans Coup Regulating Passenger Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission received a telegram from Great Northern Company seeking permission to change rates on one day’s notice. Bills in various state legislatures propose maximum passenger rates of 2 cents. If approved, Great Northern would end the current lower rates on file with the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern Company
Great Northern
Commission
150 Perish in Sea Disaster
Survivors recount the Larchmont and Harry Knowlton collision in the Sound near Block Island. Capt Haley and crew describe the wreck, boats, freezing night, and abandonment, with deaths and heroic efforts to reach shore. Rescue and relief actions by Joy Line, Scott Wrecking Co, and Lighthouse Board followed.
Twelve Jurors Display Patience in Thaw Trial
Washington observers praise the jury for their calm, patient bearing as day after day they hear testimony in the Thaw case. Foreman Deming B. Smith leads a solid panel including George Pfaff and Henry C. Brearley, with jurors from diverse backgrounds attentive yet restrained under courtroom restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shevialta
Washington
New York
Om Foreman
Deming B. Smith
George Pfaff
Gladiators
Osborne
Rand
Fecke
Charles H. Fecke
Oscar A. Pink
Henry Co. Harney
Bismarck
Thaw's Losses At Bridge in Bronze Whist and Club
Washington report states Harry K Thaw lost about 250000 dollars at the Bronze Whist and Club in New York. The note suggests a significant financial setback tied to his high profile involvement in bridge gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New -York
Harry K
Rescued Bull From River By Revenue Cutter Manhattano n
Special to The Washington Post New York February 12 A U S Revenue Service cutter Manhattan encounters a live bull in the Hudson off Communipaw The bull is captured and taken to the fire room where it drinks warm milk The crew notes the animal swam three quarters of a mile offshore and puzzled observers debate its identity
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Washington Post
New York
Man‘pattan
United States Revenue ‘Service
Flocca
Hudson
Communipaw
James B. Bradley
Bradles
Benson
Nelson
Manhattan
Bradley
Great Upper Bay
Threaten Western Union Over Unionizing Telegraphers
Chicago February 12. The local telegraphers union warns a national strike against all Western Union offices within 24 hours after its demands are handed to the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America. General Superintendent Cook refused to reinstate discharged workers. A senatorial mass meeting is planned for Sunday as the national body takes charge. The dispute also covers wage demands and dispatches for the Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Commercial ‘Telegraphers' Union of America
National Organization of Operators
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hcal Union
Cook
Western Union
Tes
Keely
The
Tribune
Telegraph Company
Ohio River lock and dam provisions clashed in river bill
Senator Dick leads a coalition of Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia lawmakers to push for more Ohio River locks and dams in the river and harbor bill. The measure is before the Senate Commerce Committee with potential floor amendments if blocked. Burton opposes further Ohio funds though may refrain from fighting in conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Burton
House Committee
Senate Committee On Commerce
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Senate
Castro Not Dead Venezuelan Dispatch Confirms Alive
Venezuelan Legation reports President Castro is alive and well after an operation on February 9 in Trinidad. The consular dispatch names surgeons Rebenga Celis Acosta Ortiz Lobo Balde Bueno and Clemente as part of the team. Officials deem the news authentic and accurate despite prior rumors.
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Legation
Castro
Venezuela
Trinidad
Eloner
Rebenga
Shane
Celis
Acosta Ortiz
Lobo
Balde
Bueno
Clemente
San Antonio Testimony On Brownsville Guns
Mayor Comiles of Brownsville testified at the Penrose court martial that he saw soldiers of Company D cleaning their guns in the presence of officers believed to be Maj Penrose and Sent, on the morning of August 14. He placed empty cartridges on Maj Penrose's desk and heard a remark about the incident. The following day Maj Penrose was noted as not having inspected the arms as required after the raid.
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San Antonio
Tex
Comiles
Brownsville
Penrose
Company D
Maj. Penrose
Maj
Maj, Penrose
Tragic double murder suicide over love entanglement
Leonard T Brown a married harness shop owner shot government employee Margaret Straub after she ended their year long affair then killed himself. The story details the couple's history, family reactions, and a prior scare when Brown reportedly drank to excess at his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Brown
Margaret Straub
Despondent harness maker dies after tragedy at DC store
Mrs Brown faced shock as husband, a despondent harness maker, died after a tragedy at his store. Miss Straub linked to the case, with burial set from her parents home and Mass at St Pauls Church. Brown's burial plans remain undecided and the coroner's verdict has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Miss Straub
Gardner
Miss. Straub
St. Paul's Catholic Church
V Street
Austria to Send Fleet to Jamestown Exposition
In Vienna Feb 12 Baron von Aehrenthal pledged dual monarchy representation for Jamestown Exposition. Emperor will dispatch Kaizer Karl VI armored cruiser and a second-class cruiser under a high ranking officer. Details on the second cruiser remain undecided as Mgr. Kohlsaat finishes European tour and plans UK departure before late March voyage to the United States.
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Vienna
Charles W. Kohlsaar
Charles S. Francis
United States
Baron von Aehrenthal
Jamestown
Mgr. Kohlsaat
Europe
London
Netherlands cabinet resigns over army estimates
The Hague reports the acting premier Dr de Meester announced ministers had tendered their resignations to the Queen due to the rejection of army estimates. The second chamber adjourned after the disclosure. Countess Auguste, daughter of Prince zu Bulenburg, married Roumanian former private secretary Jorallinsk, a friend of the Kaiser, prompting a complaint from Prince Philip.
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Netherlands
The
Hague
de Meester
Washington Post
Berlin
Auguste
Prince Philip Zu Bulen
Burg
Kaiser
Jorallinsk
Prince Philip
Prince Philp
City Notices and Court Divorces Reported
A reading room program features Franless Elizabeth Schwanck at 2:20 p m tomorrow. The Business Men's Association meets at Riggs House Friday evening. Winfield Pierce was granted an absolute divorce from Elizabeth J Pierce by Chief Justice Glabough with no children. Napoleon Bouvet's funeral will be held at his street. service by Rev Dr Bailey. Mrs Perle C Thames receives absolute divorce from William Francis Thames with $40 monthly alimony and custody of a child. father may visit once monthly. The National Colored Personal Liberty League holds its twelfth anniversary banquet at Gaskins and Gains Hall near D Street northwest Thursday evening. Attendance expected large. speakers will represent District’s colored community.
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Franless
Elizabeth Schwanck
Reyuital
Riggs House
Winfield
Pierce
Glabuagh
District Supreme Court
Elizabeth J. Pierce
Washington
Napoleon Bouvet
Dr. Bailey
Western Presbyterian Church
Hiram Ledge
Clepeugh
Yeaterdey
Perle C. ‘Thomas
William Francis Thames
Franleis
Ray Os
National Colored Personal Liberty League
Gaskins’ & Gains” Hall
Eighth
D Street
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J. William Lee
George P. Zarhorst
East
Hindle & Bayliss
Sth
R. Nalley & Son
Juu Strect
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth ST
John M. Mitchell
Embelmer
F Street
N. W
Riley
Health Office Record
the Post
Joy
Disas Gbird
John A. Hart
Hart
Briand
Witte
Rego
Washington” Post
Bidwing -Daner
Rank PL Haley
Washingtonian
Henry C. Brearley
Brearley
Malcolm
Fraser
Amooth
Bérnard Gerstman
Flaror No. 12
Gerstman
John D. Bolton
Jerome
Delmas
Dennee
John
Deninea
Wilbur
F. Steele
Steele
Charles D. Newton
Newton
Thaw
Bridge
Ana Schwab
Perth
Bull
Revenue
Hudson Ice Floes
Senator Dick
Apple
Tokalon Wine CO
OA Federal Corporation
Washington, D. C
Daniel N. Morgan
Chas. A. Douglas
Rignald W. Beall
Richard E. Claughton
James M. Baker
Joseph F. Birch
Joseph H. Bradley
William G. Carter
W. Wallace Chiswel
Charles A. Douglas
Gren Owen
Sprige Poole
J. Rixey
Charles W. Semmes
Franklin Schneider
Presley M. Rixey
Harry Wardman
M. A. Winter
Charles E. Wood
Fourteenth St. N. W
Margaret
Anna Straub
Leonard T. Brown
Fourtenth Street
J. Ramsay
Mrs. Straub
Alexis
T Street Northwest
Louis Bronson
Spiphany Church
eKim
Austria
Holland
M. N. Hekimian & Co
Jaabingov Ee
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