Lake Michigan storm wrecks buildings and loss of horses
A Chicago storm struck at 6 30 PM with high winds and heat. Four lives were lost on Lake Michigan as boats capsized near the yacht Pilot with victims including Charles Kline John Ross and Charles Leeshook. Horses Brown Bonnie and Rustler owned by M T Stanley were mortally injured.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Charles Kline
John Ross
Charles Leeshook
Rogers Park
Panhandle
Ada Street
August Beedlow
Fair Grounds
George Baker
Brown Bonnie
Rustler
M. T. Stanley
Milford Tragedy as Shoemaker Killed in Cider Mill
Richard Hawley, a Milford shoemaker, was shot and killed by John Hodges of Medway Village late at night while entering Hodges's cider mill. Hodges claimed self defense as Hawley and two companions tried to flee. Hawley died from a bullet through the heart. Medical Examiner Bell held the autopsy, Hodges remained unarrested, and Hawley’s relatives await word from the district attorney.
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Milford
Richard Hawley
John Hodges
Medway
Hodges
Hawley
Bell
Hawsey
Fink
Marlboro
John O'Donnell
Boston Greeting Invites Christian Endeavorers In
A cordial invitation welcomes Christian Endeavorers to enter and rest, proclaiming Boston as a welcoming general greeting. The note blends warm hospitality with a call to visit and join communal activities.
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Boston
Christian Endeavorers
Severe midwest flash flood toll and flood damages
Reports from July seventh describe a wide area from Nebraska and Iowa to Texas under a storm centered on southwest Missouri. At least forty three known deaths, with unconfirmed losses across Arkansas Kansas and Indian Territory. Property damage runs to millions as dwellings bridges and fences are swept away. Severe flooding mirrors Johnstown disaster in impact.
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ST. Louis
Rocky Mountains
Nebraska
Iowa
Texas
Missouri
Winona
Baxter Springs
Kan
Columbus
Ottawa
Wanburne
Ark
Tish Creek
I. T
Thomasville
Fayetteville
Paoli
Richards
Indian Territory
Johnstown
Disappearance postpones marriage of Ayers and Copeland
A July 7 wedding at 20 Porter Street was postponed after groom to be Henry P. Copeland failed to appear. Copeland, about 19, recently worked at a china shop and has not been seen since June 2. Bride Josie Ayers is 16. both families had consented to the marriage before the incident.
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Porter Street
Josie Ayers
Joseph Ayers
Henry P. Copeland
Copeland
Pemeans 2 Chine Shop
Ayers
Defender
Coronia
Colonia
Half Season SALE Announcement Historic Price Guarantee
A quarter century tradition proclaims a yearly half season sale. Patrons look for this event as the chance to obtain their best productions at greatly reduced prices after the busy season.
Suits Marked Down From Our Largest Seasonal Lot
Centlemen's suits are reduced in price reflecting the residue of our large seasonal lots. The sale highlights our best and most popular shades and fabrics in stock.
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Brussels
Reduced seasonal sale of sacks and frocks in high grade materials
A period catalog item notes prices from 12 to 35 dollars with midseason cuts. It advertises elegant fashionable effects in strictly high grade materials made into sacks and frocks, listing reduced prices such as 12 15 20 dollars and promotion of half season discounts.
Tailored Fabric Line Promises Imported Cloths
Genuine Rough Scotches and hard faced worsteds headline the catalog with a long list of fabrics including cassimeres undrassed worsteds English cords and fine domestic cheviots. Special clay serge suits feature blue and black fabric from direct importations.
Half Season Sale Note Sparks Trade Name Use
A business announces a reduced price of twenty dollars from twenty eight dollars and explains that the term Half Season is a trade name created by the company. Patrons recognize the period as a time for exceptional prices.
Rumors Swirl Over Departure of Salem Resident
Not Wead, but that he has departed for other series. But the basis for this opinion is unclear. They also claim he is roving, with plans to return to Salem soon. Meanwhile friends of the Ayers family denounce the young man’s action.
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Tey
Salem
Ayers
Sunday Raids Turn Up Liquor Offenses Across City
Division 1 police arrested John R. Robinson at 48 Hanover street for selling intoxicating liquors and seized three gallons of lager beer. Allen MacDonald was held at 4% Hanover street for liquor law violation. Lougi Farniv o at 668 Commercial street saw five gallons confiscated. From Gaflo Aromaho of 18 North street came nine and one half gallons of men. Division 10 officers searched M. McGinty at 187 Street and seized seven of ye beer. Bridget Jenkins at 160 Vernon Street faced two and one half a Se ee.
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Division 1
John R. Robinson
Hanover Street
Allen MacDonald
Lougi Farnivo
Commercial Street
North Street
M. McGinty
Street
Bridget Jenkins
Vernon Street
Defender tops Colonia in Bristol speed trials on river bay
Bristol R I July 7 Defender made her first speed trials with Colonia today in a dramatic test of the new America's Cup defender. The light wind races showed Defender outfooting and outpointing Colonia repeatedly, delivering a superb performance and prompting praise from Ex-Commodore Morgan and W K Vanderbilt.
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Bristol
Colonia
Defender
BE. D. Morgan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Defender Syndicate
Mr. Morgan
Shearwater
Bristol Harbor
Hattie Palmer
Ferry Hill
Hog Island
Prudence Island
Herreshoff
Sandy Point
Special Reductions for Boys and Children's Items
Special reductions apply to all boys and children's lines across departments. Savings cover clothing, footwear, and accessories with tagged sale prices and limited quantities. Sale runs this week at participating stores, with additional discounts for bulk or bundle purchases where noted.
Furnishings Club House Ties and Bows in Warm Weather
Department store advertises Club House ties and bows ideal for warm weather at 25 cents, cut from 50 cents. Batra quality items in blue, ecru and brown now reduced from 1.50. Other seasonable lines also offered at special reductions.
Local Shoe Bargains Include Russia Tan and Men’s Footwear
Shoes department advertises discounts on Russia Tan Binchers and men’s seat shoes reduced from five to six dollars, with specials on ladies’ shoes and other items for a limited time. Strong emphasis on clearance prices and value.
Hat Department Sale Cuts Prices on Fine Hats
The Hat Dept offers men’s Mackinaws English Split and imported Straws, reduced from 1.50 2.00 2.50 and 3 dollars. Boys and children’s straw hats also marked down. Limited stock and sizes vary by location.
Raids Seize Liquor at Multiple City Premises
Police raids across Division 6 and Division 15 targeted liquor violations. At 22 Nashua attest Celia Bannon officers seized one and one-eighth gallons of lager beer and three quarts of whiskey. Alice Knowles at 113 Shawmut avenue had forty bottles of lager beer confiscated. William Allen at 13 uthfield street faced a raid yielding four and one-half gallons of lager beer.
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Celia Bannon
Nashua
Division 6
Alice Knowles
Shawmut Avenue
William Allen
Weather forecast echoes New England and New York regions
Washington report outlines Monday forecasts for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with fair warm conditions and southerly winds, followed by showers and higher tonight. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut expect fair skies then showers with southerly winds. Eastern New York to see rain and storms tonight with cooler air and southerly winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Estern
New York
Birth at Gray Gables Adds New Cleveland Child
At Gray Gables Buzzard's Bay a girl was born to Mrs Cleveland at 4 30 pm. Dr Joseph D Bryant the attending physician said mother and child were well. The President remained at Gray Gables with no visitors except Dr Bryant. It is unclear if Mrs Perrine the mother of Mrs Cleveland was present. The other children Ruth four and Esther about two were at home.
Miss Cleveland No 3 Arrives At Gray Gables Nursery
In Gray Gables Buzzards Bay July 7 Miss Cleveland No 3 causes chatter at Gray Gables nursery. Ruth and Esther Cleveland react with humor and curiosity about a baby sister while Mr. Cleveland weighs name choices. The infant, quiet and uncomprehending, becomes a focus of family banter and playful speculation.
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Buzzard's Bay
Cleveland No
Gray Gables
Ruth
Psther Cleveland
Esther
Papa
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Rickett’s Island
Arrval
Stupid Frauds Sanford's Ginger
Warns against dishonest dealers pushing cheap counterfeit ginger over Sanford's product calling it as good or cheaper. Advises customers to avoid such sellers and to trust respectable druggists and grocers who do not engage in these practices.
Mrs Cleveland's Life Reveals A Nation's First Lady Portrait
The story traces Mrs. Folsom Cleveland's upbringing after her father's death, her move to Medina, and schooling at public institutions. It follows her close bond with Grover Cleveland, his governorship, and their long separation with letter exchanges and gifts shaping a lifelong friendship.
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Dask
Buffalo
Mr. Cleveland
New York
Miss Folsom
Buff
Wells College
Alm
Cleveland
Albany
Atte
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Jordan
Ash
Avon ST. OF Is
Oye
Bedford St
Mito Manu
Aig & Ile
Browning, King & Co
Washington Street
Ser
Kunseland
Centlemen’s
Washington and
Summer Streets
Colonia At
Prudence Yeland Reef
Efender
Gould
Islamia
Cétania
Leeward
Sandy Point Light
Prudenos Island
Colonis
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Esther and
Russia
Tan
Boston Post
Kitty
Eveland
Ted
Masima
United States
Sanford
King’s Bohemian Beer
Longwood Avenue
Haverhill Street
Roxbury 123
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