Fire reports from Danbury and multiple U S towns blaze
Incendiary fires sweep Danbury Connecticut destroying Meeker grain elevator icehouse and Clarke hat factory with heavy losses. Overnight arsons target barns and sheds causing extensive damage and dawn alarms. Other fires in Wilkesbarre Halifax Bakersfield and Boston area prompt warnings and rewards as residents stay on alert.
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Wattrrbury
Conn
Danbury
D. H. Meeker
Meeker
Theodore Clarke & Co
A. Citizens
Wilkesbarke
Penn
W. T. Carter & Co
Coleraine
Hazleton
Halifax
J. G. Byrd
Chezzelhook
Byrd
Bakersfield
Cal
N. EB. Kelsey
California
Steamship arrivals list from transatlantic ports
A compendium of ships arriving or sailing on July 6 and 7 with origins and originating ports such as Hamburg Bremen Havre Liverpool New York Boston Philadelphia Quebec etc. It notes vessels including Aller Britannic Star Furnessia Onergie Rhaetia Hondo Boston City Develgonne Aurania British Princess Abington Colorado Texan Guthier Thingvalla Yoxford Iowa La Bourgogne Wyoming and more with origins from Hamburg New York Bremen Gothenburg Philadelphia Port Seid and other ports.
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Boston
City of Lincoln
Hamburg
New York
Aller
Bremen
la Bretagne
Havre
Britannic
Liverpool
Star
Gothenburg
Furnessia
Greenotk
Onergie
Isramen
Rhaetia
Hondo
Greytown
Boston City
Middlesborough
Develgonne
Aurania
Queenstown
Philadelphia
London
Abington
Quebec
Hull
Colorado
Port Seid
St. Fillans
Texan
New Orleans
Guthier
Christiangand
Thingvalla
New Or
Dunkirk
Yoxford
Iowa
la Bourgogne
Wyoming
Admiral Kimberly Relieved as Trenton Sailors Depart Samoa
Apia reports indicate Captain Mullan was relieved after the Alameda carried nine officers and sixty sailors from the Trenton to San Francisco. Admiral Kimberly stays in Apia awaiting the arrival of a U.S. flagship and notes a period of peace after Mataafa and Tamasese show restraint pending Berlin conference outcomes.
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San Francisco
Apia
Samoa
Trenton
Mullan
Nipsic
New York Associated Press
Alameda
United States
Rockton
Kimberly
Rittenhouse
Merriam
Department
Graham
Wolf
New Zealand
Llopolulu
Alert
Auckland
Mullen
Green
Nipsie
H.W. Lyon
Nips
America
Europe
Retailn
Leone
G. W. Hall
Leene
Syracuse
Mataafa
Tamasese
Veight
Bernhardt Ricklin
Blacklock
Berlin
Mariposa
Dinner to Dr Mackenzie at Throat Hospital honor
Lord Randolph Churchill presided a dinner at the Throat Hospital in Golden Square praising Dr Mackenzie. Empress Frederick donated £300 from the Life of Emperor Frederick sale proceeds to the institution. About 200 guests included notable figures from politics law arts and theater.
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London
Lord Randolph Churchill
Throat Hospital
Dr. Mackenzie
Empress Frederick
Frederick
Mackenzie
Golden Square
Lords Crewe and
Londesborough
Messrs
Reginald Hanson
Henry Isaacs
Henry Edwards
John Moncton
Sir William Ewart
General Wortham
P. O’connor
Henry Irving
L. J. Jennings
Sims Reeves
J. L. Toole
Beerbohm ‘Free
Henry L. Horton
New York
Burne Jones
Carry H. Marks
New Yorker
Augustus Harris
Drury Lane Theatre
Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji
H. R. Haweis
Signor Ardit
Kilrain Sullivan Get Away for a Battle Field Trip
Kilrain and Sullivan slip from New Orleans by a staged drive then rail to the field of battle. A large crowd watches, guards and troops mobilize, with gate receipts near $30,000 as bets favor Kilrain. Governor Nichols and militia prepare to block any cross border fight at Howe Island or Mississippi line.
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New Orleans
Kilrain
Sullivan
Mitchell
L. Murphy
Moore
Southern Athletic Club
West End
Queen & Crescent
Muldoon
Cleary
Dan Murphy
W. H. Beanham
Louisiana Field Artillery
Nichols
Lafayette Square
R. H. Garrett
Southern
Poee
Battle Ground
Richburg
State National Guard
Nicholls
Milneburg
Howe Island
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Mississippi
Louisiana
Lowery
Legitime's Friends Leaving Him Amid Haitian Turmoil
The George W Clyde from St Marc reports twenty two small pox cases and fever in Port au Prince. President Legitime and his cabinet face upheaval as loyalists desert. His warships Jeremie Aux Cayes and Jacmel have revolted, forcing intervention to quell uprisings.
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Legitime
New York
George W. Clyde
St. Marc
Hippolyte
Légitime
Jeremie
Aux Cayes
Jacmel
Pilot Captain William H. Pike Death by Own Action
Newport July 7 Captain William H Pike a local pilot died by hanging himself from a door in his home authorities said it was suicide. The incident occurred tonight at his residence and preliminary reports indicate no foul play.
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Newport
William H. Pike
Mackeral Catches Fall Across Gulf and Atlantic Grounds
Reports from Gulf and Atlantic coast fishing grounds show a sharp decline in mackerel catches over the past years. High duties to ship to the United States, destructive netting methods, and excessive fishing of immature fish threaten profitability as imports and local landings shrink.
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Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Ottawa
Gulf and Atlantic Coast
United States
Chesapeake Bay
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Boston
Maritime Provinces
New England
Fisheries Department
Gordon
R. N
Dominion Fisheries Protection Fleet
Maritime
Newfoundland Bait Act Fails Amid Smuggling by Yankee Fishermen
Montreal July 7 A St John s N F cablegram reports the Newfoundland bait act only months old has failed due to smugglers from the United States. Yankees with licenses allegedly buy bait in St Pierre Miquelon and smuggle it into Newfoundland bays. Officials plan to curb the issue with navy like cruisers and possible bans on all ports except St John s and Harbor Grace.
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Montreal
Sprcran
St. John’s
N. F
Newfoundland
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Ottawa
Harbor Grace
Pastor Faints During Sermon at New York Avenue Church
In Washington on July 7 at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church the visiting Rev. Hugh Smith Carpenter suddenly fainted minutes after starting his sermon. Doctors called it a fainting spell caused by hot weather. service ended with the congregation dismissed as medical staff attended to him.
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Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
W. A. Bartlett
D.D
Hugh Smith Carpenter
D.A
Brooklyn
Army Orders List Changes for Infantry and Cavarly Units
Washington reports detailed army orders including deployments for Second Lieutenant George B. Duncan to instruct the Kentucky State Guard at Grayson Springs during the week starting July 20. Brief inspections set for Captain John G. Leepe at Selma beginning July 11. H. L. Haskell relieved from Davids Island and to join his company. Other officers reassigned or placed on leave. naval orders also note duties at New York Naval Hospital and waiting orders for two Lieutenants.
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Washington
Speciau
George B. Duncan
Kentucky
Grayson Springs
John G. Leepe
Nineteenth Infantry
Alabama
Selma
H. L. Haskell
Twelfth Infantry
Davids Island
N. Y
F.D. Rucker
Second Cavalry
R. R. Steedman
Sixteenth Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
E. A. Root
Twenty-second Infantry
E. ‘Y. Richmond
Second Artillery
White
Naval Hospital, New York
Walter 8. Hughes
Larry M. Hodges
Quinnebaug
Lovers Drown At Lake Harriet Near Minneapolis
A sad accident at Lake Harriet near Minneapolis results in the drowning of Charles Ide, assistant superintendent of the Minneapolis Gaslight Company, and Miss Langdon while a boat capsized during a partner change. Miss Langdon's body was recovered by 8 PM. Ide’s body remains missing as crowds watched. The couple were lovers who planned marriage soon.
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Minneapolis
Minn&a
Povis
Minn
Lake Harriet
Charles Ide
Minneapolis Gaslight Company
Miss Langdon
Misangdon
Sleep and comfort drive a $24 Oriental Couch sale
A 19th century style ad extols the value of a full size Oriental Couch. The day bed features spring edges, rug covering and ornate borders with richly figured pillows. Priced at $24, it promises sturdy construction and practical use for weary buyers.
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Sancho Panza
American riflemen practice at Wimbledon in UK
The American team trained at Chingford on Martini Henry rifles and camped at Wimbledon with national and State colors flying. Hinman and Bull tied for first in five matches while critics warn Wimbledon may adjust regimental standards for their stance. Toronto hosts a challenge from the Tenth Royal Grenadiers for a match with eight or ten men on either side.
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London
Chingford
National Rifle Association
Honeylane
Epping Forest
Wimbledon
Frost
Hinman
Bull
Bumstead
Doyle
Farrow
Merrill
Eddleston
Private Bull
Hussey
Edes
Farnsworth
Johnston
Massachusetts
Toronto
Tenth Royal Grenadiers of
Canada
Congratulatory Message to Major Frost of Massachusetts Team
Saturday afternoon a congratulatory message was sent to Major James P. Frost captain of the Massachusetts team Frost London praising good work and team success at home from S Daron Adjutant General and H Rockwell Inspector General of Rifle Practice
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James P. Frost
Massachusetts
Frost
London
S. Daron
H. ‘Ft. Rockwell
President Harrison Leaves Newport for Deer Park
The presidential party departed Newport on the Despatch at 11 50 p m Friday bound for Jersey City and Philadelphia. The Edwin Hawley towed the Despatch to the ferry slips where General Hawley Congressman Reed and Mr W E Stokes met the President at the dock. The party transferred to the rail car and rode the Congress limited express to the Pennsylvanian station arriving on schedule. The trip from New York was uneventful and the President went to the Executive Mansion. A Deer Park visit to Mrs Harrison is expected later this week.
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Washington
Newport
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Edwin Hawley
Paul
Jersey City
General Hawley
Reed
W. E. Stokes
New York
City
Executive
Deer Park
South Fork Club Held Responsible for Johnstown Dam Disaster
Coroner Evans in Cambria City ruled the South Fork Fishing Club and owners culpable for the Conemaugh Lake dam break. The jury found drowning of Ellen Hile on May 1 caused by the dam’s collapse and cited insufficient walling and weak materials. Subscriptions to aid Johnstown sufferers totaled 154 209 83 dollars.
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South Fork Fishing Club
Conemaugh
Katie Riley
Newton
Minneapolis
Minn
Johnstown
Evans
Cambria City
Conemaugh Lake
Ellen Hile
South Fork
John Coho
Abraham Ferner
H. B. Blair
John H. Devine
John A. Messinger
W. Cohick
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R. R
Provinces
Winnipesaukee, Sunapee, Champlain, Memphremagog
St. John, Rangeley and
Moosehead Lakes
White Mountains
MT. Desert
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Comny
M. F. Sweetsor
Washington St
State St
James T. Furber
Flanders
Pasa
SEARS
Washington Street
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Cotton Region Bulletin
Papoose
Irex
Professor Odd
Amherst College
Africa
Harrison
Salem
Duluth
Brown-Sequard
Laconia
N. H
Idaho
Deerfield
Great Head
Indianapolis
Windom
National
Greenback Party
Treasury Department
R. I
Tracy
Smith
The
Essex
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Cameron
Grand Jury
Horticultural Society
Harris
Ohio
National Soldiers’ Homes
Railroad Commissioners
Paris
Sporting News
W. F. Davis
Pope
Pierce
Hart
Danbury, Conn
Blackstone Street
Charles Porter
Roberts & Webster
George Fenn
Porter
Captain McDonough
Engine 8
Harvard College
Hook and Ladder 8
Vose & Sons
Washington and
Waltham Streets
Sarah Cohan
Lower Street
John Riley
Sturtevant
Border Street
Imax
Max
Min
Atlanta
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Montgomery
Savannah
Vicksburg
Wilmington
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Northfeld
Sea Portland
Mass
Norfolk
Hatters
N.C
Wilisington
N. O
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Flac
Gulf States Monomery
Ala
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Ark
Tex
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Mont
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Wyo
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Col
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Kan
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Neb
Fort Sill
Santa Fe
N. Mex
el Paso
Anne Domini
State
Boston Globe
Devonshire St
Phelps Insurance
Natl
Life Ins. Co
James T. Phelps
State Agt
First National Bank of Lakota
First Rice
East
Bank OF Minot
Dakota NE
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Martin
Albion
Joseph Engel
C. F. Appleton
Clobe Building
Admiral Kimberly
Army and Navy Gazette
Paine
Canal St.s
South Fork Club
Conemaugh Valley
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston Fund
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