Gulf Coast hurricane wrecks ships and towns in Florida
Florida endures a rare West Indian cyclone sweeping the gulf coast. At Tampa it grazed the shoreline delaying steamers. Apalachicola reported winds up to eighty miles per hour. four tugs and many craft were sunk while houses unroofed and forests leveled. Telegraph wires down. no casualties reported.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Citizen
Gulf
Florida
Tampa
C. E. Hardester
Hardester
Bay de
Apalachicola
Chipley
Tallahassee
St. Teresa
Marianna
Caryville
Cyclist Run Over In Worcester Street Crash
Michael T. Donovan a 22 year old Worcester resident was injured on Boylston Street near Massachusetts Avenue when a Ford & Son team driven by Timothy Bresnahan hit him. He was taken to City Hospital with severe injuries including a pedal damage to his side.
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Michael T
Donovan
Roe Street
Worcester
Perfonally
Boylston Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Féns
Ford & Son
Tim@thy Bresnahan
School Street
Cambridgeport
Drew
Ford
Timothy Bresnahan
City Hospital
Inquest Opens Over Electric Railway Death at Hampton Beach
Hampton New Hampshire August 4 The coroner's inquest into the July 22 death of Eri Blake resumed today. Blake was killed by an electric car while lying on the rails. Witnesses are being sought to determine whether he fell from a wagon or left to walk home amid uncertain circumstances.
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Hampton
N. H
Eri Blake
Blake
Hampton Beach
New Bedford Sailor Drowned in Boat Capsize Off Beaufort
John Rowe of New Bedford a marine on the U S gunboat Governor Russell was drowned this afternoon during target practice as a boat capsized off Beaufort North Carolina the incident reported from the scene.
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John Rowe
Beaufort
N. C
New Bedford
United States
Governor Russell
Man admits arson attempt in suburb dispute
John T. Moran a 54 year old resident of South Hingham told the State fire marshal that in the early hours of July 30 he tried to set the house of his neighbor George Simpson a colored man. Moran said constant harassment by Simpson's children broken windows missing chickens and no redress drove him to act in frenzy with matches and kerosene.
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John T. Moran
South Hingham
George Simpson
Moran
Brockton Woman Fatally Burned in Kitchen Fire
Brockton reports Mrs Louis Bosco suffered extensive burns to head and body when her clothing caught fire while cooking on an oil stove. Neighbor William Fox tried to smother the flames by wrapping a blanket around her and was burned in the process.
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Brockton
Louis Bosco
Willam Fox
Manhole Fire Reported from Crossed Wires at Edison Plant
A resident observed smoke issuing from a manhole of the Edison Electric Lighting Company opposite 1 and 2 Head Place at 6 35 o'clock yesterday evening. Firemen received the alarm from Box 8. Damage was slight and caused by crossed wires and insulation burning.
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Edison Electric Inuminating Company
Volunteers Write of Hardships in Cuban Campaign
A July 15 letter from William Carley of Company D Ninth Regiment describes the Spanish positions, poor rations, and fever amid the Cuban campaign. He asks Charlestown families to stay home, notes constant rain, sick cramps, and water described as very black.
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J. L. Daisy
Charlestown
William, Carley
Janey
Captain Hayes Reports From San Juan Cuba July 17
Captain John J. Hayes of Company H Ninth Regiment writes relatives that all are in good health despite enemy fire and hard conditions. He notes outpost duty after the truce, lack of fires for coffee, a stiff flank position, rain soaking gear and rations, with only light injuries to several men.
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John J. Hayes
San Juan
Cuba
Palm Leaf Letters From Private Doherty in Santiago
Private Philip F. Doherty of Company B Seventh U S Infantry reports from Santiago on July 17 that Santiago surrendered on July 14 and the war may end soon. He notes lack of writing paper and that palm leaf is used as stationery while sending personal messages to his brother in Roxbury.
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Philip F. Doherty
Company B
Seventh
United States Infantry
John
Roxbury
Santiago
Island hardships and combat in a survivor’s voice
The speaker notes fighters on the island are capable but not slayers and recalls many hardships now over. He describes widespread illness across regiments from fruit and heat, and lists additional enemies including tarantulas, scorpions, and a creature called the night walker, alongside Spaniards.
Feeding Cubans and Fighting Spaniards in Cuba
Letter from Arthur Heney, 33rd Michigan Volunteers, describes feeding hungry Cubans with aid from officers and Catholic services, and recounts shelling, battles, the flag planting, and plans to head to Porto Rico. He praises comrades, notes poor local conditions, and asserts resolve until Cuba is free.
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Thomas Heney
Dover Street
Arthur Heney
Michigan
Santiago
Boston
Father Murphy
Colonel Bogan
Cuba
Home on Labor Day from the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers
Alfred T. Delaney of Company C reports from the Harvard voyage to a nearby town July 1. He notes a flag of truce near the city and predicts surrender soon, mentions Jack Degan aboard the Harvard, claims Spanish naval defeat, and says the regiment hopes to return by Labor Day while cooking their own meals and praising black soldiers.
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Alfred T. Delaney
Company C
Massachusetts Volunteers
Harvard
Jack Degan
Lieutenant Rogers Reports From Santiago Cuba
Frederick Kerver receives a letter dated July 16 from Lt George M Rogers commander of Company A Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. He says he is feeling tip top though heavy fire has been constant since landing and continues to affect operations.
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Frederick Kerver
George M. Rogers
Massachusetts Volunteers
Santiago de Cuba
Rogers
Munyon Rheumatism Pellets Claim Cure All Aches
Munyon's paste claims their Rheumatism Pellets cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains with doctor free remedies. The notice markets the product as a universal fix and urges readers to try it for instant relief.
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Munyon
Eighth Stay Home as Camp Plans Shift
Eighth Regiment remains at Chickamauga Park Georgia under orders to stay home while seven regiments travel with General Wade. Troops expect rotation and pay of one million dollars begins distribution. Lieutenant Wardwell lacks leave due to red tape and Lieutenant Jewett has resignation accepted amid training drills.
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Chickamauga Park
Eighth
Wade
New England
Massachusetts
Reed
United States Army
New York
Cogswell
Wason
Wardwell
Pierce
Leiter
Jewett
Hobson Leads Benefit Event at New York Opera House
Richard Pearson Hobson presided at a gala at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York for the New York Soldiers and Sailors Families Protective Association. The gathering, a reception for Hobson, Captain Philip, and former minister Woodford, drew about 6000 attendees and featured cheers for platform speakers. A resolution thanked Admiral Cervera for his magnanimous conduct toward Hobson and companions.
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New York
Richard Pearson Hobson
Metropolitan Opera House
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families’ Protective Association
Hobson
Philip
Texas
Spain Woodford
Opera House
Admiral Cervera
Quarantine Ends for Concho as Disinfection Complete
New York Aug 4 quarantine officials finish disinfection of the United States transport Concho and will release the steamer tomorrow. Disinfection of the cruiser Yale will commence tomorrow.
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New York
United States
Concho
Yale
Ought Death Diary Prompt Reflections and Funeral Plans
The report notes a death with continuing melancholy and concern from a medical student sister. The body was moved to Undertaker Tinkham on Howard street. Funeral arrangements will be made by relatives in Peabody.
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Tinkham
Howard Street
Peabody
Tragic death of Edward Bowers ends in suicide in Hingham
Edward Bowers aged 38 killed himself in his Hingham home in front of his wife and an arresting Boston officer. He faced a warrant accusing him of stealing about 842 from W L Lockhart and misusing Ward & Co funds and stock certificates. He had been trusted bookkeeper and acted with power of attorney during Ward's West trip before confessing to unauthorized speculation. He left a wife and Cambridge family.
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Edward B. Bowers
Hingham
Bowers
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
W. L. Lockhart
Boston
Collins
Mr.Bowers
Ripley
Mr. Ward
Ward
West
Square
Lockhart
Cambridge
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Certifying papers list for steam vessel safety and travel
Affixed certificates include supervising inspector permits for towing steamer carrying non crew and exemptions for river steamers from lifeboat rules. Certificates cover gunpowder transport, repairs elsewhere, excursion parties, and petroleum fuel safety. Original inspector certificates for customs chief officers are not stamped.
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Chief Officers of Customs
Prohibition Fraud Critique Echoes at Maine Democratic Rally
At the York county Democratic convention in Alfred Maine Samuel E Lord candidate for Governor attacked the prohibitory law saying enforcement is fraught with fraud and expense. He warned of corrupt rings higher taxes and continued lobbyist outrages under current administration.
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Alfred
York
Samuel E. Lord
Ex-Congressman McKinney Replies to Bryan Silver Stance
Luther F. McKinney of Bryan Missouri states he favors bimetallism but opposes free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. He criticizes William J Bryan as presidential candidate for the nation’s 70 million people and questions maturity and experience for such office.
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Alfred
Luther F. McKinney
William H. Jeffrey
Mr. McKinney
Bryan
Maine
Congress
Alabama
Mayani faces Indian council over allotment measure
Talkequah Indian council members read Chief Mayani's message backing the Curtis bill allotment. Full bloods threaten violence against progressives who vote yes. They warn of leaving the country and show opposition to white land invasion.
Captain Buckminster's Body Found
The body of Emery A. Buckminster master of the yacht Juanita of Blue Hill Maine was recovered in Block Island outer harbor on Aug 4. The face and head were badly cut but there is no evidence of foul play.
Head on train collision leaves brakeman dead in South Norwalk
A west bound passenger train No 59 and a switching freight train collided at 4 pm on the four track bridge near Washington street. Isaac Davis, a freight brakeman, was killed and several aboard were injured including Daniel Olds the passenger engineer Henry Cramer the passenger fireman and John Nickerson the freight engineer all listed among the injured. Authorities say the cause is under investigation and the scene drew swift medical and crowd attention with many people shaken and several cars derailed.
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South Norwalk
Conn
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Y W Washington Street
Daniel Olds
Enry Cramer
John Nickerson
Lewis Winthrop
George B. Canford
New York
Washington Street Bridge
Norwalk
Danbury
Isaac Davis
Rhodes Scores Kruger in Cape Colony Election Fight
Cape Town dispatch reports Sept 4 colonial elections stirring campaign. Cecil Rhodes shifts from aloof stance to confront Afrikander Bond, accusing Kruger of secret service funding. Premier Sprigg and others are likely to be returned. Barkley West backed by Rhodes and Hill amid Bund support.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Afrikander Bund
Kruger
Transvaal
Gordon Sprigg
Messrs
Rose
Jones
Smuts
Brabant
Rhodes
Hill
Barkley West
Afrikanderbund
Romanian Floated. Massachusetts in Bad Shape at Ponce
The transport Roumanian, aground at Guanica, has been floated and its four batteries of artillery unloaded. The transport Massachusetts, also aground at Ponce, is in a bad position and likely a complete wreck. its troops have disembarked.
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Ponce
Roumanian
Guanica
Massachusetts
Man Dies After Billiard Cue Attack in Olneyville
Providence police report James North died this afternoon from a skull fracture suffered last night. He was struck on the head with a billiard cue allegedly by Harry Hur, who has not yet been found.
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Providence
R. I
James North
Olneyville
North
Harry Hur
Life Insurance Not Exempt Under War Revenue Act
Washington Aug 4 The commissioner of internal revenue rules on taxation of co operative and mutual life insurers under the war revenue act. Exemptions do not apply to life insurance firms unless they are fraternal beneficiary or purely local in nature.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Navy awards Dry Tortugas distilling plant contract
The Navy Department awarded the contract for a distilling plant on Dry Tortugas Island to the Sugar Apparatus Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia. S. M. Lille, company president, prepared the plans for a facility with a capacity of 60 000 gallons of distilled water every 2 hours.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sugar Apparatus Manufacturing Company of
Philadelphia
S. M. Lille
Troops Sail for Honolulu From San Francisco
Five companies of the First New York Volunteers sail aboard the transport Charles Nelson to Honolulu. The Third Battalion of the Second Regiment of Volunteers will depart on the Lakme for the voyage.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Charles Nelson
New York Volunteers
Fire damages Grier yard and cement works in Montreal
A blaze at G. A. Grier & Co sawmill and lumber yard and the Montreal Cement Company premises caused about 70 000 dollars in damage. The fire erupted in Montreal on August 4 and disrupted both facilities. No further details on casualties or cause were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
G. A. Grier & Co
Montreal Cement Company
Rockefeller Purchases 25000 Acres for Private Park
William Rockefeller buys 25000 acres of Franklin county forest land for 50000 dollars to establish a private park. The transaction shifts possession to create a large recreational property in Malone New York.
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Rockefeller
Mammoth Park
Malone, N. Y
William Rockefeller
Franklin County
Girl Charged With Cycle Larceny In City Case
Inspectors McGarr and Morrisey arrested Lena Southwick yesterday on larceny charges for stealing a bicycle valued at 65 dollars on July 31. The wheel belonging to William J. Thurston of 1 State Street has been recovered.
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McGarr and
Morrisey
Lena Southwick
William J. Thurston
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Team
B. F. Larrabee & CO
Shafter
Captain Hayes
Doherty
Heney
Porto Rico
Bay State
Chickamauga
Hero Hobson
Woodford
Osivera
General Dumont
Samuel Lord
Young
McKinney
Warpath
Cape
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