Drowning Tragedy Off K Street City Point
A boat capsized near K Street City Point killing six aboard and drowning a father and his children while two others were saved by Louis Keiser. He leapt from his vessel and with great effort plucked Vincent Burke and Churchill from the water before aiding others, the scene described as the worst Boston drowning in years.
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Boston
Old Harbor Bay
Louis Keiser
James Burke
Gates Street
Vincent
Lilian
James
McKay’s Wharf
Catharine Carmony
Mount Washington Place
Nice
Mr. Burke
Bay View Yacht Club
James Ballard
Thaddeus Manthorn
Dell Avenue
Ferguson Churchill
O Street
Ballard
Burnham’s Channel
K Street
Aggie
Dennis Fahy
Keiser
Vincent Burke
Churchill
Young Burke
Fahy
Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Elsie
John Gilmore
John
H. Keiser
Gilmore
Walter Lewis
Thomas Nason
Joly Moore
Stoneham Honors Longtime Fire Chief Orin A. Dodge
Orin A. Dodge after 37 years in Stoneham fire service resigns to join his brothers leather business in Lynn. A farewell collation in the steamer house featured a gold Elgin watch and inscription, with a gala chain and charm presented by citizens. He joined in 1854 and led the department as chief for nearly seven years.
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Stoneham
Orin A. Dodges
Dodge
Samuel C. Trull
Myron J. Ferren
Mr. Dodge
Department
Selectmen
Board of Engineers
Willian H. Sprague
George F. Butterfield
M. J. Ferren
Three Novelties In Drapery Department Highlighted
The Drapery Department showcases three new fabrics: India Crepe praised for softness and light diffusion, especially suited for low-posted rooms. English and French Cretonne Chintz on heavy Toiles with antique silk copies and woollen tapestry motifs. and La Belle Brocade noted for brilliance at night, rich silk face, five colorways, and strong value for full length curtains.
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India
Elite Kentucky Whiskey advertised by Hetherston Importing Co
The Hetherston Importing Co offers Elite Kentucky Whiskey in sealed bottles priced for high value. Sold by first class druggists hotels grocers and named dealers including F T Church A Buzzell T A Bishop W F Dey & Co A D Marey located at multiple Boston streets and East Boston as leading outlets.
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Hetherston Importing Co
F. T. Church & Co
Cor. Court
Howard Sts
A. Buzzell
Columbus Ave
T. A. Bishop
Tremont St
F. Dey & Co
Cor
Saratoga and
Marion Sts
Boston
A. D. Marey
Blue Hill Ave
French Foreign Minister Ribot to visit Lausanne for vacation talks
Paris reports M. Ribot will travel to Lausanne or Lucerne for a holiday encounter with M. DeGiers, aiming to discuss Franco Russian ties and the Dreibund Zollverein stance. A North German Gazette piece flags Germany's drive for a European commercial league and tariff treaties. Constans comments on pension plans and army funding, signaling continued reform.
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Paris
M. Ribot
Lausanne
Lucerne
M. DeWiers
Switzerland
M. DeGiers
Dreibund Zollverein
France
Russia
Germany
Europe
Zollverein
M. Constans
Argenteuil
Credit Agricole
An Irish Welcome at Mallow for Dillon and O'Brien
Messrs Dillon and O'Brien received a grand welcome at Mallow with a call for a Paris fund to assist evicted tenants. A two-man committee plus two Parnell picks would distribute relief until a new national appeal. Mrs Parnell to debut in US politics this fall.
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Dillon
O’brien
Mallow
Parnell
Messrs
Paris
London
Orleanist Leader Conference at Sheen House Downplays Rome Visit
A conference of Orleanist leaders at Sheen House, residence of the Count of Paris, emphasized ongoing concerns about intrigues to crown him. M de Bourdon urged a Rome visit for papal backing, but the Count declined, cautioning that republic and religion are irreconcilable.
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Cardinal Lavigerie
Republic of France
Vatican
Orleanists
Paris
Lavigerie
M- de Bourdon
Chamber of Deputies
An Explorer's Fate Paul Crampel Assassinated in Africa
An official Paris despatch from Brazzaville dated July 15 reports explorer Paul Crampel was assassinated on April 9 along with Mohammed Ben Faid and two Senegal skirmishers. The event occurred in the wilderness toward Baghirmi as Crampel aimed to open a route from France.
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London
Paris
Brazzaville
French Congo
Paul Crampel
Mohammed Ben Faid
Senegal
Baghirmi
Crampel
France
Aeronaut Higgins Killed In Balloon Accident At Leeds
A balloonist named Higgins died after his balloon struck a telegraph pole during a planned trapeze act at Leeds. Miss Devoy escaped serious harm after sliding down by her hands from the suspended cross-bar as the balloon swayed. Higgins remained on the bar, was entangled in wires, and fell onto a fence, dying after minutes of agony.
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London
Leeds
Higgins
Devoy
Emperor William Health Audits Prompt Semi Official Note
Aug 9 The German government releases a semi official notice amid alarmist stories about the Emperors health. Cologne Gazette said the Gardes du Corps annual review would wait until the Emperor rests after Kiel visit. Doctors assess his foot injury from the royal yacht deck fall and expect partial recovery within a week. The Emperor plans to continue his programme except for the Lempelhof review on the 22d.
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Brrr
Cologne
Gardes du Corps
Kiel
Bromberg
Hohenzollern
Leuthold
William
Lempelhof
Sea Serpent Wins Voyage to Coverack Arrival
Lonxpon Aug 9 Captain J W Lawlor came ashore at Coverack in the Sea Serpent after a perilous voyage from the Mermaid, drenched and exhausted. He rested then continued to Cowes Isle of Wight, the two vessels remaining in pursuit with the Mermaid three days behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonxpon
J. W. Lawlor
Coverack
English Channel
Lizard Point
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Argentine A Fairs and Customs Plan Cited Abroad Growth in Population
London notes the Foreign Office approves a plan for collecting Argentine customs in Europe by consuls to service interest on loans. Washington reports rapid Argentine growth since 1561, with population rising from 1.35 million to 4 million and cultivated land to 7 million acres. Railroads expanding from 18 miles in 1861 to over 5,000 miles in operation, with 6,000 more under construction. Public debt climbs from 17 million to 401 million dollars plus cedulas and currency, potentially 413 million.
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London
Foreign Office
Europe
WashincTon
Bureau of American Republics
Buenos Ayres
Merlo
Clarkson visits Cape May amid party leadership speculation
Clarkson chief axe-man of the Post Office Department and potential Republican National Committee chairman arrived at Stockton Inn Cape May. He met President Harrison for a long drive, then baggage was sent to the President's cottage. Wanamaker visited later as the political talk centered on Blaine, Quay, and Harrison prospects for renomination.
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Clarkson
Post Office Department
Republican National Committee
Stockton
Harrison
Stafford
Quay
Blaine
Beaver
Ali
Ohio
Senator Quay
Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Seventeenth Baptist Vineyard Assembly Opens in Cottage City
Aug 9 report from Cottage City covers the seventeenth annual Baptist Vineyard Association gathering. Visitors pour in as Dr G E Lorimer of Boston and Drs K B and H A Tupper of Denver and Louisville are slated for talks. Thursday features Race Question discussion led by Rev J Gambell, with other sessions including a perils and safeguards talk by ex Governor Goodell. Daily 9 am prayer in temple, F M Laux directs singing, National Assembly of Baptist Young People set for Wednesday.
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Carrack City
Baptist Vineyard Association
G. E. Lorimer
Boston
K. B
H. A. Tupper
Denver
Col
Louisville
J. Gambell
D.D
Southern Baptist Record
Goodell
New Hampshire
Temple
F. M. Laux
National Assembly of Baptist
Anti Lottery Coalition Shapes Louisiana State Race
In New Orleans on August 9 a pact between the Farmers' Alliance and anti lottery Democrats binds the state election to the lottery issue. Ocala platform is shelved except for legislators. Candidates must pledge to oppose lottery and back a like minded U S Senator. Alliance plans to expel members who won’t pledge. The aim is to win state offices and elect an Alliance Senator to succeed Gibson.
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New Orleans
Farmers’ Alliance
Ocala
United States
Gibson
The Florida Senatorship Controversy Sparks Certainty Doubt
Governor Fleming refuses to certify the reelection of Senator Call in a bold move. He reiterates the anti Call arguments used in the Tallahassee fight. Mig Chipley is rumored to be slated for certification and is openly hostile toward Call. Chipley, a multiple millionaire, is expected to push a strong campaign.
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Lincoln
Bethlehem
N.H
Ashland
Washburne
Wis
Lake Pewaukee
Rio Grande
Charlotte W. Miller
New London
Florida
Senator Call
Louisiana
Fleming
Call
Jacksonville
Fia
Tallahassee
Mig Chipley
Explosion in York colliery tunnel injures many
An underground blast in the second lift tunnel at York colliery released gas ignited by miners lamps. Thirteen men were burned. one, John Corbers, died. James Riddibeck, Charles Sowers, Scott Brubaker and David Davis were seriously burned. eight others slightly injured. Fire was put out by dynamite in the burning slope.
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Porrsville
Penn
York
John Corbers
James Riddibeck
Charles Sowers
Scott Brubaker
David Davis
Fatal Railway Collision at Davindstadt Station
A passenger train collided with a military train at Davindstadt on the Finland railway. The accident yesterday killed two soldiers and injured forty eight people.
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St. Petersburg
Aus
Davindstadt
Finland
Influenza Strikes Moscow As City Sees Fresh Outbreak
Moscow reports a renewed influenza surge with all classes affected and many residents prostrated daily as the illness reappears in the city. The outbreak prompts widespread concern and calls for heightened public health measures.
Paine's Furniture Co. reports canal street fire alarm material
A dramatic item describes a fire at Paine's Furniture Co located on Canal Street in the South district. The report mentions a river of fire and violent eruption sent tidal waves reportedly reaching 100 feet, with Indians delivering startling news from the earthquake region.
Earthquake and Volcano Eruption Forces Mass Flight near Gulf of California
Reports from the Yuna region describe hundreds of mud volcanoes erupting and a crushing quake driving coco pah Indians and others to high mesas. A tidal wave reportedly 100 feet high engulfed cattle and fields, fire from sulphur mountain flaring near the Colorado river, and Townsend ranch buildings leveled by the quake.
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Cashmere
Clarkson
Cape May
Harrison
Orin A. Dodge
Stoneham
Gulf of California
Colorado
Yuna
A. T
Joseph Perez
Lendo
Gulf
Charles Townsend
A Most Brutal Prize Fight in Richardson Ill
The August 15 bout in Richardson, forty six miles west of Chicago, pitted Tommy Ryan against William McMillen of Washington DC. Ryan dominated as McMillen, starved to make 144 pounds, faltered and collapsed after three rounds. McMillen suffered cuts and bruises while Ryan remained unmarked.
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Richardson
Ill
Tommy Ryan
William McMillen
Washington D.C
Chicago
McMillen
Ryan
MecMillen
Steamers Arrived In North Atlantic Ports Summary
Maritime report lists multiple steamers arriving at Boston New York London and other ports from August 3 to August 9. Vessels include Cephalonia Grassbrook Reauour Orisaba Dania Fuerst Bismar La Touraine Bohemia Prolemy Aurania Ruuh Venetian Kansas Navarro Noordland Pontiac Augusta Victoria Wandrahm and more. Cargo routes include Liver pool Hamburg Havre Marseilles Liverpool and Baltimore with arrivals at Rotterdam Bristol Lisbon and Southampton.
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Boston
Cephalonia
Liverpool
Grassbrook
Mamburg
Antwerp
Halifax
New York
Reauour
Bordeaux
Orisaba
Vera Cruz
Dania and
Fuerst Bismar
Bambarge
la Touraine
Havre
Bohemia
Marseilles
Prolemy
Brazil
Aurania
Ruuh
Bristol
Rotterdam
Ohio
Baltimore
Venetian
Kansas
London
Navarro
Dover
Noordland
Lisbon
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Samuel A. Fowle
Prop’r
Arlington, Mass
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Lake Tchad
Bornou
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de Brazza
City Point
John Burke
Neice
Sink
A.shuman
Messrs. Shreve
Crump & Low
Corner
Summer Street
State Statet Safe Deposit & Trust
Exchange Building
Exchange
Glyn, Mills, Currie & CO
East
Moses Williams
Charles Lowell
Paterson, M. J
Amherst Summer School of Languages
Lawler
Eng
Aul Crampel
Africa
Balmaceda
Chile
Spain
Brooklyn Cricket Club
Reds
Columbus
Bart of the
Buffalos
Massachusetts
Admiral Walker
Soley
Cottage City
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Willie Loomey
Charles River
John A. Andrew Post
Detroit
Age U
Lynn
Christian Endeavor Peonie
Thomas F. Hart
Portland Street
Frank Collins
Gracie
Cide Aca
Reratta Committee
General Paine
Knights of Labor Alliance
Marlboro
Tilton
N.hs
Concord & Montreal
Hewins & Hellis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Nat'l Lye Ins. CO
J. T. Phelps
State Age
Count
Deatel
Kaiser
SEA Serpent
Captain Lawlor
England
J. & Clarkson
The
Louisiana Democrats
Alliance
Moscow
Paine
Canal St., South
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