Cloud Burst Causes Major Flooding in Fall River
A severe cloud burst hit Fall River between 2 and 3 pm dumping 1.8 inches of rain in an hour. Broadway and surrounding streets flooded with washouts, water gulleys, and displaced curbing. Electric rail travel halted. several homes struck by lightning and property damage reported.
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Fall River
Broadway
Bradford Avenue
Ferry Street
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
William Street
Electric
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Providence
Loncoln Avenue
Hichway
Andrew Milton
Hunter Street
Clarence Hathaway
Prospect Street
Hiehlaen? Avenue
Quequechan Sire
Heors Whitaker
Weetamoe Street
BMC
Sacamare
William Rettger Funeral in Cleveland Avalanches Labor Strife
The burial of William Rettger, killed at Brown Hoisting Works, drew about 1900 mourners beside 103% laborers in formal procession. at Church of the Immaculate Conception Mgr Thorpe preached on class tensions, warning strikers of violence and urging public sentiment and law as remedies while troops remain under arms.
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Cleveland
William Rettger
Brown
Garfield
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mgr. Thorpe
Besant Warns on Disunion Amid Empire Strife
London July 1 Sir Walter Besant warned at a public meeting that disunion among colonies would threaten Britain and its empire. He argued that colonies like Canada and others could not sustain themselves without British unity and warned of renewed war if the empire fractured.
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London
Sir Welte- Besant
Great Britain
Tremont Shooting Report Surfaces Amid Household Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shooting incident in Tremont with references to a police response, a household disturbance, and conflicting timelines. No clear victim details or precise locations are confirmed in the readable text.
Half Season Sale Announcement by New England Dealer
The notice proclaims an annual Half-Season Sale now in its twenty sixth year, aimed at thrifty New England buyers. It notes reductions across complete lines due to the season’s business extending through April to June, affecting sizes in stock.
Suits From Finest Scotch English and American Fabrics
Tailored menswear using undressed and hard faced Mixed Worsted Clays and Whipcords. Describes selection of fabrics from Scotland England and the United States for quality suits.
Prices Trimmed From Earlier Listed Rates
The notice states reductions to prices at $12 $15 and $20 from prior figures of $32 $30 $28 $25 $20 and $18. The context suggests a sale or fee schedule, with clear decreases across several listed amounts.
Suit Sale Cuts Prices on Large Sizes
A listing notes suits in large sizes discounted from fifteen eighteen and twenty dollars to ten dollars. Fabrics include Serge and Cheviot suitable for warm weather and summer wear.
Miners in Pittston Twin shaft hope for survivors
Rescue teams at Pittston report signals heard from the twin shaft as 25 men are believed entombed. From 10 am to 4 am rescuers worked toward the surface amid 800 feet of rock and shifting promises of life. Families gathered near Aston as dawn broke with no confirmed rescue and ongoing efforts continue.
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Kresbarre
Penn
Pittston
Iaan O'Brien
Aston
Sale
Taree
Half Season Sale announcement in Men’s Department
In connection with a highly important Half Season Sale we offer reduced prices across all other departments. The term Half Season was coined by us as a trade name and is recognized by patrons as a period for exceptional prices. All goods bear our full name and designation on the etiquette.
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N. B
Ex-Governor Russell Denies False Speech Report in Chicago
Report of Russell accused of backing sound money is denied by the former governor. Massachusetts delegation reacts with surprise at the publication. Senator Hill to seek temporary convention chair. George Fred Williams named as potential opponent. A lively day in Chicago with political maneuvering and expectations.
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Russell
Massachusetts
Senator Hill
George Fred Williams
Chicago, Sr
Convention City
Johnnie Nawn
Democratic Sons
Indiana
Nathaniel G. Robinson
Old Bay State
Edward J. S ‘Nahue
Haverhill
Ralph L. Atherton
Montague
Chicago
Utica
N. Y
Patrick Maguire
M. M. Lomasney
Jere T. O'Sullivan
Irish flag hoisted dispute halts schoolhouse flag raised
Lawrence Gily Marshal Bailey suspends Officer Joseph Brooks after he refused to haul down an Irish flag at a Watt 6 schoolhouse. Patrick O'Brien contractor had raised both stars and stripes and a tricolor prompting the altercation. The flag was later returned and the marshal faced questions of authority.
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Brooks
O'Brien
O’brien
Hailey
Committee On Police
Hesper Runs Aground Off Port Said Shoal
The steamer Hesper a British ship under Captain Lowles grounded on Ram Island off this harbor in heavy fog while en route from Penarth to St John in ballast. Three holes were reported in the hull, engines immovable, and no hope of afloat given conditions.
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Tockeport
Hesper
Lowles
Eoom Penarth
St. John
Ram Island
William E Russell Defends Sound Money Stance in Letter
In a Boston letter to the editor, William E. Russell disputes a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote claiming he admitted free coinage support. He says the country is not doomed to free coinage and urges that a reasonable compromise may be possible, noting progress by sound money advocates.
Massachusetts Delegation Arrives In Chicago For Democratic Convention
Massachusetts delegates reached Chicago amid plans to back Judge Corcoran for national committee and oppose Bryan era positions. The crowd eyed a battle over the free silver plank while Bland and Teller forces gain momentum, with Senator Hill slated for temporary chair.
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Massachusetts Clothing Co
MY Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Washington
Jalr
Messarhegetts
Rhode Island
Sir Toesizr
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Mus Tapster
Willlitmm
Rigter
MT Wallet Besant
Emelishmen Aené
Engieni
Tales
Mer
Tremont
New England
Smith & Sons
Columbia
Washington and
Summer Streets
Dren
Umandee
Richard P. Bland
Frin
Lawrence Gily Marshal
Stown
Halifax
N. S
Ornette
Boston
Chicago, Ill
the Post
Cleveland Plain Dealer
THE
Sound Money Men
William E. Russell
Plain Dealer
Post
Bland
Corcoran
National Committee
Quincy
Crosby
J. E. Russell
Hill
San Francisco
Lawrence
Silver
McNary
Boston Chieftain
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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