Terrible Lowell Powder Magazine Blast Kills and Burns Dozens
A massive explosion at two gunpowder magazines near Lowell Massachusetts devastates 14 homes and 70 properties. More than 20 people killed with dozens more injured as fire and debris spread across the vicinity near the Concord river. The blast traps and burns victims while rescuers race to evacuate and treat the wounded. authorities report several missing and note the incident occurred as workers attempted to repair floors and handle leaking nitroglycerin in a nearby drum.
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Amundes Boulanger
Larendon Goodwin
Cartridge Company
Howard Burkett
Miss McDermott
Eliza Calloway
Clara Superna
United States Cartridge Company
Concord
Royal Visit to Killala Bay Aboard Victoria and Albert
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert with King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived at Killala bay on Ireland’s west coast. They were met by the Earl of Dudley and faced inclement weather. Bonfires glow on surrounding hills as they prepare to tour Connemara by motor car and Queen Alexandra donates 2500 to aid the poor.
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Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Killala Bay
Earl of Dudley
Ireland
Mayo
Contemara
Dublin
Creland
Will contest divorce in South Dakota case of Coghlan
John T. Sullivan, husband of Rose Coghlan, opposes his wife’s divorce action in Lewis and Clarke County District Court Montana papers indicate a demurrer to the complaint arguing it lacks sufficient facts for a cause of action. Coghlan, long resident in Rosamo and Marke Sullivan, previously filed for desertion. Sullivan, a noted stage figure, spends much time in fast cities and London, delaying service of papers.
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Montana
Igre
Coghhan
Rosamo
Marke Sulliven
Cope
Sullivan
London
Divorce and murder case shocks Dakota frontier district
A dramatic punitive tale from South Dakota details a divorce fight amid alleged bigamy involving a wife who fled to Belgravia then South Dakota. The husband, Constanti, pursued legal action while a subsequent shooting at a fruit ranch left Northrup dead and Sanford surrendering. A jury later found adultery against both co respondents and awarded damages, with further legal arguments postponed. the case highlights frontier law and scandal in a remote region.
Child Fatally Struck by Car on Union Avenue
Portland report states a car struck 6 year old Hawthorne Rebensdorf while he played in the street on Union avenue. The boy suffered a fractured skull and is reported to die from injuries.
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Portland
Ore
Union Avenue
Hawthorne Rebensdorf
Severe storm kills six in Alpena and Presque Isle counties
A severe wind and hail storm swept Alpena and Presque Isle counties with rain and thunder last night. Six people were killed and four seriously injured by lightning in Wilson town Harrisville Oneway Long Rapids and nearby areas.
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Alpena
Mich
Presque Isle
Arrested for Murder After Twelve Years
Somerset Kentucky July 2 Richard Taylor charged with the murder of Clay Haynes and a 12 year fugitive was arrested at Storur and jailed. Taylor allegedly was mistreated by Haynes and others. after meeting Haynes he reportedly told him to say his prayers and then shot him. He fled and traveled in Mexico and southern countries, once serving three years in the regular army. Hanna Wyoming July 24 report notes a wrecked mine with over 100 bodies found, water masking the level. few bodies will be recovered until pumped out.
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Somerset
Richard Taylor
Clay Haynes
Storur
Taylor
Haynes
Mexico
Hanna
Wyo
Danville Arrests In Lynching Attempt Cast Wide Net
Danville police detained July 2 eleven suspects for taking part in a Saturday night riot that attacked the jail in an attempt to lynch James Wilson a Black man. A grand jury is ordered to reconvene Monday to indict mob leaders.
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Danville
James Wilson
Wily Convicts Still Free Near Black Canyon Canyon Chase
report from Placerville Colorado on July 29 describes the pursuit of Folsom escapees concentrated in Black Canyon area between Cool Pilot Hill and Greenwood. Sheriff Bosquit and Placer county forces with militia close in. Company H to close canyon as guards report two days of provisions. authorities expect a decisive wind-up within 24 hours as hundreds defend every exit.
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Folsom
Greenwood Canyon
Bhick Rock Canyon
Cool
Pilot Hill
Greenwood
Bosquit
Company H
Convoy
Sherif Bosquit
Kenna
Placer County
Forest Hill Country
Convicts Split Into Bands in Off-Site Chase
Captain Swissler reports from Lotus that three convicts bands disperse through rugged Sierra foothills near Georgetown. Militia lines cover the area while trackers look for shelter, food, and water as the pursuers anticipate a round-up and possible daytime movement through dense chapparel.
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Lowell
Mass
George Finn
John M'Masters
Louis BE. Richards
James L. Grady
James L. Sullivan
Charles Moore
Jean Rolleau
Stanley Forwarding Company
Gilbert M'Dermott
Michael M'Dermott
Thomas Houlagan
James Houlagan
William Galloway
Robert Galloway
Ton
Bove
Alfred Lebrun
Catherine Righgs
Eddie Rodgers
George Undermott
Josephine Perusse
Victoria Perusse
Zephriam Perusse
John Riggs
Patrick Spencer
Foreman
Clarendon Goodwin
Amadee Boulanger
Goodwin
Tewksbury
Lowell Fire Department
Old City
Edward
Cork
ST Patricks Bridge
Ering and
Queen
Royal Yacht
Corie
South Dakota
Ros Coghlan
Demir
Mik
Pamweus
Dentet
Peo
Prom
John JT. Sullivan
Helena
John T. Sullivan
Hose Coghlan
Ress
Wim
Lewis and Clarke County
Fol Ho Heppreer
Litho
Wen Ddeng
Woman Dowk
Dakota
Witdh
Funning Fer
Fut
Maryland
Spokane, Waeh
Mre
Cathe
Francis Jeune
Riner
Northrup
Ine
Jouve Sanford
Ajuira
Stephen Ralli
Halli Broas
New York
Aiy
Lanen
Constandi
Isgy
Doon Lawson Walton
Leiy
Belgravia
Wild
Ue Earth
The
Chronicle
Sanford
Mie
Lin Dillwan
Lillie Banford
Dillinan
Coube
Mr. Walton
Lance
Michigan
James Fingleton
Wilson
James Deporest
Harrisville
Pmi
Chrothers
Oneway
Andrew Hanson
Long Rapids
Black Canyon
Placerville, Colo
Swissler
Sacramento
Cal
Placerville Company of Militia
Lotus
Sacramento Union
Seconts
Chorgetown
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