Cyclone Lightning Ravages City and Countryside
A severe storm struck causing widespread damage. H. Shaw’s Gerrish avenue home lost the roof, James Andrews’ Mammoth road farmhouse burned, a telegraph pole burned, and electric car lines failed for hours. City Hall area tree split by lightning, railways disabled, and cellars flooded as fruit trees and hedges were uprooted. An unidentified man was thrown to the ground but unharmed.
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Shaw
Gerrish Avenue
James Andrews
Mammoth Road
Dracut
Bridge Street
Eighteenth Street
City Hall
Moody Street
Lawrence Hard Hit Three Narrow Escapes From Terrific Storm
Lawrence reports the biggest electrical storm since a past cyclone causing three near deaths and heavy property damage. A four story Oxford and Essex building lost foundation, Charles Venne was saved by Abdon Gingras, blacksmith John Houston was knocked senseless, and motorman Frank Ferguson was thrown from his car but unhurt. Post office and church struck, several cellars flooded, many trees uprooted, overall damage limited by careful reporting.
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Lawrence
Oxford
Essex Streets
Charles Venne
Gingras
John Houston
Frank Ferguson
Congregational Church
Damage at Hampton Falls New Hampshire
A violent thunder shower destroyed Hampton Falls village schoolhouse and the Baptist Church. John Mace farm buildings burned after a fire from a lightning strike. Mrs Mace was burned assisting property, while 17 children and teacher Miss Clarabella Pratt escaped unharmed from the schoolhouse.
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Newburyport
Hampton Falls
N. H
State Line
John Mace
Portsmouth Road
Ont
Clarabella Pratt
Severe electrical storm damages homes in Newburyport
An afternoon thunderstorm struck Newburyport with Plum Island bearing the brunt. Father Casey’s cottage was damaged but no injuries occurred, Edith cottage housing Major Perkins and F M Harriman was struck, chimney destruction at George Bollmans’ cottage, and car service halted for hours.
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Newburyport
Plum Island
Father Casey
Edith
Major Perkins
F. M. Harriman
Haverhil
George W. Bollmans
Boys Stop Train Washouts on Rangeley Division
In Poland Maine two boys named Augur halted an inbound Portland to Rangeley train as heavy rain caused three washouts near Elmwood station. The undermining tracks were spotted 30 feet ahead and averted disaster. Passengers awarded the youths $12 for their alertness amid a damaging storm that eased drought with hail and ruined garden crops.
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Poland
Portland
Rangeley
Maine Central
Elmwood Station
Bolt Strikes Mill Lighting Triggers Panic in Andover
A bolt of lightning hit the Marland mill in Andover causing panic among workers. Some fainted and women screamed as windows shattered and the chimney was damaged. The mill was closed for the day and will reopen tomorrow. the storm caused no major damage beyond fear and minor property harm.
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Andover
Marland
Thunderstorm Damages Portsmouth Churches and City
A torrential rainstorm in Portsmouth New Hampshire caused about three inches of rain in one hour, damaging Advent Church on Hanover Street and other buildings. Lightning struck several structures, the electric streetcar system halted, trees were felled, cellars flooded, and roads washed, with no reported fatalities.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Advent Church
Hanover Street
Frightened by Lightning, Horse Killed in Charlestown Crash
A horse owned by George Corcoran of 32 Chapman Street bolted during a lightning storm last night in Charlestown. It plunged down Green Street and collided with a two horse team owned by Fitzgerald Bros. on Main Street, killing the horse instantly. Corcoran escaped uninjured.
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George Corcoran
Chapman Street
Green Street
Charlestown
Fitzgerald Bros
Main Street
Corcoran
Boy Dies in Lightning Strike While Berry Picking
South Chelmsford July 2 Roy Ericson a young boy was killed by a bolt of lightning while picking berries. He had just leaped a stonewall onto the road leaving companions under a tree when the bolt struck.
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South Chelmsford
Roy Ericson
Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Man and Horse in Maine Hay Field
Edward Waterhouse, 32, visiting his brother in West Kennebunk from Sanford, died when lightning struck while he was working in a hay field with a horse. A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain and hail delivered the fatal strike.
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West Kennebunk
Edward Waterhouse
Sanford
Lightning Kills French Rail Worker in Maine Storm
Frank Isabelle a French section hand on the Maine Central Railroad was struck and killed by lightning four miles from Auburn Maine during a violent storm this afternoon. His son nearby was knocked over by the shock but escaped injury.
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Auburn
Frank Isabelle
Maine Central Railroad
Lightning sets fire to Silk barn in North Tewksbury
A barn belonging to F. C. Silk in North Tewksbury burned to the ground after a lightning strike this afternoon. Several other houses and barns were struck by bolts but suffered no serious damage.
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North Tewksbury
F. C. Silk
Far West Secures Long Island Handicap Thrill Ride
Far West, the outsider at Sheepshead Bay, outdueled Jack Atkin by three quarters of a length in the Long Island handicap over a mile and a furlong. Dandelion failed to show speed while Gold Lady finished third as Etherial set a track record winning the Pansy stakes at six furlongs in 1 12 4 5.
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Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Far West
Long Island
Jack Atkin
Gilbert
California
Dandelion
Westbury
Tourenne
Gold Lady
Etherial
Freight Rate War Starts in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire attorney general filed an information in Rockingham County Supreme Court alleging Boston and Maine Railroad increased freight rates since 1889 in violation of state law. The suit seeks an injunction to stop current rates, while railroad president Lucius Tuttle dismissed political motives, noting prior press efforts against the railroad.
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Exeter
N. H
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
New Hampshire
Supreme Court of
Rockingham County
Edwin G. Eastman
Boston & Maine
Rosecrans W. Pillsbury
Lucius Tuttle
Manchester
Pillsbury
Kennedy Attacks Noyes Over Schoolhouse Funds
A tense Finance Commission meeting centers on schoolhouse repairs with charges against Commissioner James Noyes for delaying contracts and favoring nonunion workers. Kennedy seeks removal and a practical builder on the commission, while Bell backs Sturgis for higher spending within budget.
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Ernst
Kennedy
Labor
Mr. Kennedy
Bell Nor Noyes
Noyes
North End
Commission
Post
Sturgis
Tilton Bell
James Noyes
George A. Crocker
Bell
Finance Commission
Hibbard
School Commission
Frederic O. North
Board of Health
School House Commission
Electric Storm Pounds Lewiston. Roof Struck in Webster Street Home
A severe afternoon electrical storm in Lewiston caused extensive damage. Lightning hit several trees and tore a hole in the roof of D. F. Thompson's Webster street house, damaging rooms. Minor washouts are reported.
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Lewiston
D. F. Thompson
Webster Street
Dorchester Seeks Semi-Pro Opponent for July Fourth
Owing to a cancellation Dorchester is without a game for July Fourth and seeks a strong semi pro team for an away game. Telephone Jack Leonard Dorchester 1641 1 between 5 30 and 7 p m Friday.
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New Dorchester
Jack Leonard
Dorchester
Marine Bye Remedy An Eye Yomie
A brief note describes a remedy for eye ailments attributed to Marine Bye. The report mentions belief in the treatment’s effectiveness and guidance on its use, reflecting local health remedies or vendor claims.
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Marine Bye
Boston Plans Lively Fourth of July at Hub Celebrations
Official Boston Fourth of July program outlines a full day of events from Orient Heights bonfire to multiple fireworks displays. The schedule includes yacht racing, rowing on the Charles, Jamaica Pond sports, and a Floral Emblem Society flower distribution. Citywide venues list band concerts, athletic games, moving pictures, refreshments, and children’s entertainment across neighborhoods including the Common, Marine Park, Franklin Park, and East Boston.
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Boston
Boudeau
Orient Heights
Marine Park
the Charles
Jamaica Pond
Marine
Franklin Parks
Floral Emblem Society
North End
Moving Pictures
North Square
Pierpont
Hudson Street
Charlesbank
Franklin
Washington
Dover Streets
Spe
Hub
Harrison Avenue
Union Park Street
Dartmouth Street
Perkins
St. Botolph
Cumberland Streets
Columbus Avenue
Chandler Street
Deacon Hall
Washington Street
Faneuil Hall
Boston Common
Franklin Park
Franklin Field
Charles River
Jamaica Plain
Wood Island Park
Community Events Schedule Highlights Local Band Concerts
Marcella Street Playground hosts a band concert at 3 30 p m with bowling contests and baseball at Pierce Field and Klings Field Forest Hills. Tower Street Forest Hills and Roslindale feature band concerts, baseball and athletic games with a fireworks show at 8 p m in Brighton. North Brighton Playground offers games for boys and girls at 10 30 a m and baseball at 2 p m Rogers Park has a band concert and fire event.
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Cottage Street
Jeffries Point
Marcella Street
Klings
Tower Street
Forest Hills
Pierce
Roslindale
North Brighton
Rogers Park
Dorchester to Glow with Nine Public Bonfires Tonight
Fire Commissioner Parker issued permits for nineteen public bonfires citywide with Dorchester hosting nine sites. Locations include pits on Heath street opposite American Brewing Company Roxbury Fuller street Dorchester top of Mt Ida Codman and Washington streets Warren's field Neponset Avenue Dorchester Avenue and Brooks Patter son streets Washing ton between Sanford Codman streets Groveland River streets Welles Avenue Wainwright Melbourne Dorchester Bay street Prairie lot Massachusetts Avenue Shirley Street Orient Heights South Boston and Roxbury Forest Hills Marcella Street playground.
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Dorchester
Parker
Heath Street
American Brewing Company
Roxbury
Fuller Street
Capen
Mt. Ida
Field
Codman
Washington Streets
Warren’s Field
Neponset Avenue
Mill Street
Dorchester Avenue
Brooks
Patterson Streets
Washington Street
Groveland
River Streets
Welles Avenue
Wainwright
Melbourne Streets
Bay Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Shirley Street
Orient Heights
East Boston
Columbia Road
L, M
East Ninth Streets
South Boston
Fast Eighth
N Streets
Southampton Street
South
Boston
Kemp Street
Galvin’s
Forest Hills
Marcella Street
Mayor Hibbard Considers Tax Commission for Boston Assessments
Facing a potential record high tax rate, Boston mayor Hibbard weighs appointing a Tax Commission to probe real and personal property assessments. An immediate readjustment of the system is expected, with the panel’s appointment likely soon.
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Hibbard
Boston
City tax rate could top seventeen dollars under new assessments
The mayor says the current system is unjust and calls for reorganization to raise city revenue. Large estates may be undervalued while small ones are overvalued, and the overall assessment increase won’t offset a half million state addition. The rate could surpass 17 dollars, possibly reaching 17.10, only once before in Boston’s history.
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Fitzgerald
Quincy A. Shaw
Boston
Shaw
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P. & G. Naphtha
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Ginger
Gsar
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Mason Bros
Broad St
Carters
Cushing
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Jaynes Drug Co
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Rochester
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