Four Drownings From Sunday Storm Off Atlantic Coast
Norfolk Nov. 16 Advices from the Carolina coast say New Inlet lighthouse station was destroyed by Sunday hurricanes and several crew members were drowned. The schooner Missouri foundered off Indian Head after steering gear failure and a tidal wave swept land, washing away the station building. The collier Sterling, battered by the gale, had its steering gear disabled and engines stopped, while a hunting party aboard the yacht Roberta was reported lost but later contradicted.
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Collier Sterling
Providence
Pimlico Sound
Roberta
Norfolk
Catolina
Elizabeth City
Myra W. Spears
Chicami- ProOm Mice
Charles Willams
Washington
Missouri
Hyde County
Indian Head
United States Naval
Sterling
George MacDonald
Atlantic
Carlier
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Capes
Effe
Florida
Pam- Hee Sound
Gyster
Spencer Davis
Eigabeth City
Roanoke Island
Wagner
Praevis
Manteo
Ecit
Renerta
Col
Felix R. Wendelschazefer
Providene Opera House
Walter R. Stiness
State Senate
Willard C. Perkins
Rosetta
Isaac Golden
Pawtucket
R. I
Charles Golden
Wilmington
Southport
N. C
Washingtonians III Peril Houseboat Vanishes in Storm
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia November 16 Capt Walter Hutchins a Washington newspaper man and his wife escaped drowning when their houseboat Drift Lodge sank in Pamlico Sound during a hurricane. The boat towed by the Norfolk tug Grit reached Harbor Island then leeward of a small island as gale intensified. Capt Benston rescued the Hutchins couple moments before the craft sank, life-savers at Portsmouth N C cared for them, and Capt Hutchins had previously made several winter trips to Florida aboard the craft.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Walter Hutchins
Washington
Drift Lodge
Pamlico Sound
Grit
John Benstam
Harbor Island
Tower Pamlico Sound
Saddle Harbor
Royal Shoals
Hutchins
Portsmouth
N. C
Mator
Florida
Riggings Fail as Brig Breaks Up in Sea Lashing Crew Lit to Mast
The brig C Gweaney bound Charleston to Philadelphia broke in two after a southern hurricane off Virginia. Captain and seven crew clung to the main mast for over a day and night before Hawaiian rescued them. They endured exposure but are reported not in worse condition, while the vessel’s deck and houses were swept away.
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Philadelphia
Mov
C. Gweaney
Hawaiian
Honolulu
Charleston
Virginia
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
7Th St
New York
Boston
Fishing Schooner Uncas Lost Off Spruce Island
In Machias Me on November 16 a foundered auxiliary fishing schooner near Spruce Island is believed to be the Uncas from Eastport. Crew of three including owner Captain John Wallace, Walter Davis, and an unnamed mariner are feared dead after a gale. The vessel, built three years ago and valued at $8,000, had been expected back since Monday.
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Machias. Me
Rogue Bluffs
Spruce Island
Uncas
Eastport
John Wallace
Walter Davis
Wallace
Carib Outrides The Storm Reaches Wilmington NM
After a 36 hour delay due to a severe Atlantic storm the Clyde liner Carib arrived at Wilmington New Mexico. Captain Chichester reported massive cargo damage and one serious sailor injury. The Hatteras lightship was displaced five miles from its anchorage.
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Wilmington
Atlantic
Chichester
New York
Hatteras
Congressman Cromer in Fire Rescue near Muncie
Special to The Washington Fest reports a blaze in the Root Building at Muncie where Congressman George W. Cromer, his wife, and several families lived. Firefighters faced intense heat and smoke. Cromer and his wife were awakened dazed and rescued alive with others still inside as rescuers collapsed from the heat.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Muncie
George W. Cromer
Congressman Cromer
Death by own action in courtroom
Chicago November 16 while being arraigned Charles Shuck a saloon keeper fired a revolver at his wife and child then killed himself in court. The child was wounded slightly and Mrs Shuck fainted but revived. The case concerned a family disturbance as the courtroom remained in confusion with the tragedy.
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Chicago
Charles Shuck
Shyck
Festive Welcome for Fairbanks At Indianapolis Club
Hundreds from both parties gather at the Commercial Club to honor Vice President elect Charles W. Fairbanks. John W. Kern presides, praising Fairbanks and noting the campaign produced no bitter words. Beveridge and others commend the unity and home ties that prevail among neighbors and opponents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Commercial Club
Charles W. Fairbanks
John W. Kern
Albert J. Beveridge
Fairbanks
Senator Fairbanks
Beveridge
F. H. Gavin
Addison ©. Harris
Austria
Landis Enters Contest for U S Senate Seat
Indianapolis announces that Congressman Charles B. Landis has formally declared his candidacy for the United States Senate. He cites broad support across Indiana and a confident win, noting no pledges to legislative candidates and maintaining a friendly race with fellow lawmakers Harry M. New and others expected to join.
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Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles B. Landis
United States Senate
Harry 3. New
Hemenway
Mr. Landis
Parker Opens an Office in New York
Judge Alten B. Parker, former Democratic presidential candidate, starts a solo law practice at 22 Liberty Street New York and moves to reside there with plans to find a home. he will not form partnerships, though his office sits in the suite used by Sheehan & Collins. Contests Loom in Kentucky. William Henry Jones GOP claims a 58 vote win over James M. Richardson in Kentucky Third District with Ninth District results also disputed. debates move to the House floor. Denman Furniture on View for Sale. Sloan's 1400 Smith Street hosts sale of Denman items this Saturday at 10 AM.
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Fairbanks
Kern
Indiana
Gavin
Senator Fairbanks
Mre
Springfield
Ohio
New Haven
New York
Alten B. Parker
Liberty Street
W.F. Sheehan
Firm
Sheehan & Collin
Kentucky
Louisville
William Henry Jones
James M. Richardson
Congress
James G.bennett
James N. Eehoe
Tariff views differ as secretary starts debate in Boston
Boston scene at Home Market Club annual meeting features Col Albert Clarke criticizing Gov elect William L Douglas Eugene M Ross and Boston Chamber of Commerce head Henry M Whitney for tariff and reciprocity stances. Former Congressman Joseph H Walker urges the club to welcome rational tariff changes and educate voters, debate ends with report adopted and President Davis reelected. Gov elect Douglas departs for Virginia Hot Springs. government sale announced at Patent Office and nearby locations.
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Douglas
Eugene N. Foss
Walker
Boston
William L. Douglas
Eugene M. Ross
Canada
Henry M. Whitney
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Col. Clarke
Hugene
Foss
Congress
Mr. Douglas
Massachusetts
Gov
Bates
Commonwealth
Committee On
Federal Relations
South Carolina
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
Davis
Virginia Hot Springs
Fairbanks
Indiana
Nan Patterson
C. C. Glover
Catholic University Board
Bond of Waggamun
Port Arthur
Odell
White House
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Menelik
Labor Federation
Philippines
Conductor Caldwell Indicted For Wreck That Killed Sixty-Two
Knoxville Nov 16 W B Caldwell of this city admitted responsibility for the Southern Railroad wreck near New Market Tenn in September that killed sixty two. A Jefferson County grand jury at Dandridge indicted him for criminal negligence. He was the westbound train conductor. the engineer died beneath his engine. Penalty ranges from two to ten years.
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Knoxville
Tenn
W. B. Caldwell
Southern Railroad
New Market
Grand Jury
Jefferson County
Dandridge
Caldwell
Chinese Rebels Victors Capture Five Towns in Kwang Province
Shanghai dispatch reports rebels repulsed Imperial troops at Shio-chow enn in Kwang province and seized Yuen-hsien Tien-ho-sien Locheng-shien Hua-yen hsien and Lu-cheng. Merchants fled as Chen Fu formerly of Shantung, named viceroy of Nanking, ordered to curb rebels in Yangtse Valley amid prior Locheng-shien clash.
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Kwang
Shanghai
Shio-chowenn
China
Yuen-hsien
Tien-ho-sien
Locheng-shien
Hua-yenhsien
Lu-cheng
Chen Fu
Shantung
Nanking
Yangtse
French Cabinet Near End as War Minister Resigns
Paris reports indicate the resignation of War Minister General Andre threatens the entire cabinet. Delcasse is expected to stay in a reorganized government within three weeks, while other ministers may resign though some insiders dispute that.
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Paris
Gen
Andre
Marine
Pelletan
Delcasse
New York Investor Shoots Attendant Near High Point
George J. Gould of New York accidentally shot Edward Burns, a Greensboro area attendant, while shooting birds near High Point North Carolina. Burns suffered a severe eye injury. a specialist advised slim chance to save the eye. Gould sent Burns to New York for eminent oculists to attempt saving sight.
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Raleigh
N. C
George J. Gould
New York
High Point
Edward Burns
Burns
Greensboro
Gould
Shaw Visits Wall Street and Hints Treasury Call
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw visited the New York financial district and stopped at the subtreasury. He suggested that replenishing Treasury reserves might wait until after the new year unless contingencies arise, with a possible December call to depository banks if needed. Special auction sale of Wiltons and related rugs offered by Wilson & Mayers. 1227-1229 Gost. 2.28 To Baltimore and Return 91.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad with weekend validity.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Financial District
James Speyer
Treasury
Wiltons
Axminsters
Wilson & Mayers
Gost
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressiona Limited
Nan Patterson On Trial In Causing Death Case
Nan Patterson faces a Supreme Court trial after five months in the Tombs for the Caesar Young cab slaying. The proceedings open with a panel of 100 business men and four jurors chosen as Patterson appears in a black gown. her father sits with her as exhibits may include two skeletons and a cab. Prosecution relies on circumstantial evidence, while defense predicts acquittal, with no eyewitness testimony expected.
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New York
Tombs
Nan Patterson
Young
Supreme Court
Miss Patterson
Europe
Vernon M. Davis
Wales Pteht
Talesmen
Iri
Arrvals
J. Randolph Patterson
Washington, D. C
Abraham Levy
Daniel O'Reilly
Abe Levy
J. Morgan Smith
Grand Jury
Smith
Caesar Young
John D. Millin
Ships Wrecked in Great Storm
An overview of harrowing sea losses reported in today’s issue highlights ships wrecked during a fierce storm, with summaries of affected crews and coastal responses.
Open switch causes Pere Marquette rear end crash at Elmdale
Detroit train rear-ended the Saginaw parlor car at Elmdale Michigan killing three and injuring nine or more. The Saginaw train stood on the yard switch awaiting a split, and the Detroit train failed to throw the switch, leaving both trains on the same track. Names listed include Simons Strelitekey Savage Pickett and Watkins with many others injured. Officials cited no fixed responsibility yet and noted timing between trains was tight at Elmdale.
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Pere Marquette
Elmdale
Mich
Detroit
Pors Marquette
M. Simons
Seventy-ninth Street
New York City
J. L. Sthelitekey
Champlain Avenue
Iraga
R. C. Savage
South Union Street
Grand Rapids
C. L. Pickett
Boston
Charles
New York
I Smith
Washington Street
B. I. Lanckey
Bay City
Allen Lee
Marquette Street
Chicago
Express
Watkins
Botsford
Deneen
Anghut
Elmdale Junction
Saginaw
Saginaw Division
Pleads Guilty to Swindle in Federal Fraud Case
Letson Balliett a Des Moines based miner promoter known for the White Swan Mining Company of Portland Oregon suddenly pleaded guilty in a federal court trial for using the mails to defraud. He previously faced a first trial two years earlier ending in conviction and was released on appeal. Balliett organized the White Swan Mining Company raising several hundred thousand dollars from stock subscriptions with funds allegedly diverted to sales and his private use. Investors filed suit alleging mail fraud and the government pursued the case leading to today’s guilty plea.
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Letson Balliett
Des Moines
Iowa
Navy
White Swan Mining Company
Portland
Balliett
Cody Robbers Caught In Northern Wyoming
A Cheyenne dispatch reports the Cody National Bank cashier Middaugh robbery and killing resolved as the bandits are captured in northern Wyoming. Details are awaited. Beautiful Benning W Open Today With top horses and major races including Columbia Handicap and Bladensburg Steeplechase. Baltimore return fare to Hunt for weekend travel aboard B GO H.B. Weekly Saturday and Sunday service with hourly options.
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Omaha
Nebr
Cheyenne
Middaugh
Cody National Bank
Wyoming
Benning
Bladensburg
North Sea crisis report with Russian tensions in London
London reports the North Sea dispute showing admiralty ascendancy over Russia’s foreign office and a looming recall of Count Benkendorff. Other dispatches indicate Russia seeks textual modification, while British ministers inflame fears of a Russian invasion of India.
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London
St. Petersburg
India
Novoe Vremya
Daily Telegraph
North Sea
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Count Benkendorff
Reuters Telegram Company
Associated Press
Russia
Nov
Lord Selbormne
Bristol
Curzon
Lord Kitchener
Persia
Afghanistan
Tashkend
Indian
North Sea Inquiry details new witnesses and shots fired
Hull Nov 16 witnesses in the North Sea inquiry corroborated prior testimony. The Oceanic mate said a Russian ship fired after leaving, others denied firing at trawlers, and a large vessel was sighted near dawn. Skipper Haines and others described close Russian ships, with some confusion over whether battleships or torpedo boats fired.
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Hull
England
Board of Trade
Oceanic
Woodhouse
Moulmein
Bhs
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Rand
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Talesman
Elwood Hendricks
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