Gale's death toll 20 as New York wind shatters city records
A historic midwinter storm devastates New York and northern states with wind and rain. twenty deaths reported nationwide, sharpest gusts and widespread damage. Rail traffic delayed, telephone and telegraph wires down, Shreveport to New Orleans note severe impact with property damage and area fencing blown down.
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Leena Company
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Obituary notices and deaths in February local essays
Fragmented obituaries list multiple deaths with names such as Moritz Aug, Sammut, Jane Corcoran, Walter P., Morbache, William, Hay Nate Eactman, Tan spodd, Charles on N. Sparse readable details note dates in February and burial or funeral arrangements at various chapels and residences, with locations including New York papers requests and addresses in Virginia and Texas.
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Corcoran
Edwad
Jane Corcoran
Agel
Br Cose Dy Prantl
Adeni
Walter PB
Darsey F
Drané
Pridas
Enna
Pulefax Vounky
Thomas
Elles
del Mines
II Pest
Benmatscoam
Willeam
Esedanl Noitine
Mellen Ate
Pane
Leon Tendenve
Batea Tino
Panidence
Totlander
North Cat
Wednesiax
Branford
Thaudeusj
Sant
Pridurick
Atca A
Paul Everton
Flame Hee Tate
Howling Blizzard Strikes Ohio Crippling Cleveland Area
Severe winter storm debris covered Fread Creek with fallen telegraph and electric poles. Wilson Hardmondson and his wife were trapped under wreckage for four hours before neighbors freed them. Mrs Hardmondson is believed fatally injured. both are seriously injured. In Ohio Meveland Cleveland area roads, wires down, widespread disruption and suffering reported.
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Wilson Hardmondson
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Hardmondgon
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Meveland
Cleveland
Sailor Missing As Boat Drifts In Heavy Seas
In Rockland Maine aboard schooner Samuel Sawyer a boat with Captain Dobbins drifted away during a gale off Prowneetown harbor. The mate and two men attempted rescue but were driven back by strong winds. The captain is believed drowned as surf and high seas thwarted efforts to reach him.
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Prowneetown
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Adrife
Dobbins
Rockland
Samuel Sawyer
Yuba
Two Women Near Death After Poisons And Gas Incident
An unidentified white woman about 40 was found near Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue southeast after swallowing strychnine. She regained consciousness at a drug store and was taken to the Washington Asylum. she refused to provide her name. A wedding ring bore inscription P. L. F. to F. P. Mizpali. The physician said she is out of danger. Miss Marion Schachter, 27, of 435 15 Street Southwest, died after inhaling illuminating gas at home. another family member stated it was an accident. She was treated by the family physician and is expected to recover.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Asylum
Mizpali
Marlon Schachter
Schaaffer
Ani
Fire auto ride for John D Rockefeller donation
The Sleepy Hollow area fire company plans to honor John D Rockefeller with an honorary membership after a gift of 700 to complete funds for a new automobile fire engine. The Rockefeller check arrived with a note inviting him to ride to a fire, a gesture celebrated by the closely linked team.
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Tarrytown
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Cilumita Hose Company
Tinion
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Progressives Indorse Taft in Texas GOP clash
Dallas Texas February 0 The executive committee of the Progressive Republican League of Texas met to derail any Roosevelt nomination. They declared unanimously for Taft and renominational support while opposing a third term. Senator La Follette appears out of the race. Cecil A Lyon state chairman national committeeman was criticized and may be contested.
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Cecil A. Lyon
Ospina Recalled Over Knox Visit Dispute
Colombian government recalls Minister to Washington Pedro Nel Ospina after he stated Knox’s proposed visit would be inopportune over the Panama dispute. Bogota says Ospina acted on his own. Colombia seeks arbitration and will maintain its stance while awaiting formal recall and next steps.
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Cartal Zone
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Washington
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Cartagund
Kndk
Florida
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Ce —Redro
Columbia
Payatna
Norfolk storm sinks Madison as 22 vessels wreck
A fierce Wednesday night gale off Norfolk caused the Madison to sink after a collision with the Norwegian steamer Hippo lyte Dumois. Twenty two ships were driven ashore and three mud scows carried to sea, with several vessels later reported ashore between Cape Henry and the city.
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Od Dominion Line
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J. B. Walker
New York
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W. H. Landon
Kewport
Dumolsi
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Bush
Férgs
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Newport News
Payne
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Dorchester
Providgnée
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Elswick Manor
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Nordstjernen
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Lamberts
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Piets
Hermes
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Edgewater
Seok
Danial
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Larren
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Tirber
Roosevelt boom Indiana managers seek state manager
Special to The Washington Post reports dissatisfaction among Eastern Roosevelt campaign managers in Indiana. A telegraph to Charles Campbell of Shelbyville offers him the Indiana state manager post, replacing El M. Lapit, with compensation implying campbell would become national committeeman if favored by allies.
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EL M. Lapit
Lee
Republican split looms over Roosevelt candidacy
Oscar Underwood Democratic leader in the House says Roosevelt’s stance signals a split in the Republican party. The note cites University of Virginia alumni ties to Gov. Wilson and claims some alumni may back Wilson, while Roosevelt moves toward a progressive nomination, foreshadowing a hard Republican fight.
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Wilson reorganizes publicity under Washington HQ
Special to The Washington Fuss reports Gov Wilson ends literary bureau in New York, cuts salaries of Byron R Newton and Robert Blider, and shifts publicity work to Washington. Thomas J Pence takes charge in Munsey building as Underwood momentum grows in the South and potential bloc forms in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Roosevelt Split Deepens As West Virginia Faction Falls Apart
The Roosevelt movement in West Virginia shows signs of disintegration after Col Roosevelt’s hard line speech. Former West Virginia Governor Dawson and Davis Elkine, both Roosevelt supporters, visited the White House seeking options. Meanwhile Governor Taft backers gain momentum with McKinley wiring eleven governors. seven back Taft, four undecided. Grant Rapids editorial urges La Follette supporters to back Taft if La Follette cannot be nominated, citing Taft’s efficient public service and the case for renomination.
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Prison Labor Official Attacks Maryland Prison Conditions
National Association for Prison Labor secretary Whitin branded Maryland Home of Correction at Jessups vile and dishonorable. Washington society women heard him condemn disease and abuses such as a 1 year old handling inmate messages, prompting Judge DeLacy to call for recall of judges implicated. A federation committee may inspect, with Governor's report due in two years. Attorney General Wickersham urged preserving decency even for the condemned.
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National Association For Prison Labor
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Jessups
Wickersham
Archibald Hopking
Halt In Brandt Case Valet to Be Granted Bail
Albany Feb 22 Gov Dix ordered suspension of proceedings in the Folke E Brandt case until the writ of habeas corpus decision by Justice Gerard is reviewed by the court of appeals. District Attorney to appeal and a grand jury inquiry into a conspiracy continues with Brandt likely to be released on bail.
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Alton B. Parker
de Lancey Nicoll
Hund
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Gov
Foike KE Brandt
Whitran
Tommorrow
Rat chase kills woman in Ithaca home
Mrs. Eirza A. Van Order, 78, wife of Edward Van Order, died after chasing a gnawing rat that disturbed her nap. She collapsed at her Cayuga Lake area home shortly after returning to bed.
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van Order
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