Andree's Start Narrow Escape From Belg Dashed
Berlin reports an eye witness account of Professor Andree and companions preparing to launch from Svensksund for an expedition toward the North Pole. The despatch notes weather turning clear after rain, a strong wind, and the ascent preparations including tearing down a balloon shed wall and checking meteorological instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Localanzeiger
Andree
North Pole
Pr. S. T. Strindberg
Herr Fraenckell
Balloon ascent amid fierce wind ends with perilous lift
During a violent gale Andree and his crew prepared for ascent by loosening a shed wall and launching the balloon. He bid farewell to King Oscar and Aftonbladet before entering the basket and lifting to about 200 feet as a squall lashed the vessel and threatened to drive it toward Smeerenburgsund cliffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andree
King Oscar
Sweden
Aftonbladet
Stockholm
Dr. Strindberg
Professor Fraenckell
Smeerenburgsund
Balloon ascent over Arctic sea endangered by gale and rocks
The balloon rose from the sea amid a northeasterly gale near Smeerenburgsund threatening to gouge the basket on rocks. After a perilous swing and a long arc over the Arctic Ocean it disappeared at 3 o'clock. Professor Neumayer questions Andree’s expedition while praising science. Remarks on missing drag ropes and possible ballast rope were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smeerenburgsund
Arctic Ocean
Neumayer
Hamburg Observatory
Andree
North Pole
Brothers quarrel ends with stabbing in Brooklyn
James Flynn aged 25 or 2% years old in Brooklyn is stabbed twice in the abdomen by his brother William 23 of New York during a quarrel at the former’s home. James is in critical condition at St. John's Hospital while William is arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Flynn
Brooklyn
William
James
St. John’s Hospital
South Boston Man Struck While Riding Electric Car
Frank Brett of 6 Beckler avenue South Boston was injured when he was thrown from an electric car on Fourth street near P while attempting a ride. He suffered head and limb bruises, received medical attention from Dr. Gallivan, and was taken home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brett
Beckler Avenue
Boston
Fourth Street
William Leary Falls From Ladder In Roxbury
William Leary aged 2? years at Millen Park Roxbury fell from a ladder while hanging trolley wires at Washington and Dover streets at 6 yesterday morning. He suffered a broken right ankle and was taken to City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leary
Millen Park
Roxbury
Washington and
Dover Streets
Massachusetts Brigadier Resigns To Secure Succession
General B F Bridges resigned before his term ending August 1 to gain seniority for his successor who would command the militia in the governor's absence. Military officers question the move saying it is unjust as brigadiers were retired under the same law with a fixed August 1 retirement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bridges
Wght
Massachusetts
Bridges
Assault on Alfred Cunningham Leaves Victim Bloodied and Hospitalized
Somerville residents recount a premeditated assault on Alfred J. Cunningham at his Dover street barn near Orchard street. A blackjack to the head and a pistol wound left him dangerously injured and bleeding, with police seeking two suspects as neighbors watch for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Cambridge
Alfred J. Cunningham
Dover Street
Orchard Street
Mr. Cunningham
Cunningham
Post
Blackjeck
Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Klondike Gold Rush Draws San Francisco Crowd
The article recounts Frank Phiscater of Barod and Clarence Berry of Los Angeles among key figures in the Yukon Klondike rush. It notes huge dust fortunes, perilous travel routes from Juneau to Dawson City, and the wave of hopeful prospectors leaving for Alaska.
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North
Portland
San Francisco
Excelsior
Yukon
Alaska
Klondike
Northwest Territory
Klondike Placer
George McCormack
Siwash George
Bonanza Creek
Argonauts
William Stanley
Seattle
Clarence Berry
Los Angeles
Frank Phiscater
Barod
Mich
C. Anderson
British Columbia
Co. A. Branan
QO. Finstead
Henry Anderson
Richard Blake
Dungeness
B. C
William Sloane
Naniimo
Jack Horne
Tacoma
Frank Kellar
W. J. Kelly
W. R. Simms
A. Menzies
Arizona
John Wilkenson
Nanaimo
B.& Co
J. E. Boucher
Madison
Wis
Patrick Coteland
J. Clements
Harry Olsen
H. Grathir
Port Townsend
J. Dore
R. J. Desroche
Ira McNulty
Purcell
J. H. Moffatt
Victor Lord
Olympia
Wash
William Murdher
Shelton
Joseph Caylas
Montreal
Charles Ambuscher
Henry Proteau
Mt. Vernon
C. H. Loveland
C. Silverlock
F. Bellinger
James Johnson
Groans In Dorchester Stable Lead To Unconscious Man
An officer from Station 11 found a man groaning in a Washington Street Dorchester stable at 3 am. He was identified as Philip Kenny of 91 Shannon Street. Dr. Rice examined him and ordered removal to City Hospital for heart disease.
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Station 11
Washington and
Winship Streets
Dorchester
Philip Kenny
Shannon Street
Rice
Kenny
City’ Hospital
Routes to the Klondike by Sea or Land
Two routes into the Klondike are described. The favored but costly path uses a Seattle to St Michael steamer then Yukon river boat to Dawson City, taking 35 to 40 days at $180 with 150 pounds baggage limit per passenger. Two steamers can carry 150 passengers each before river closes. The land route goes Seattle to Juneau where packs must be carried on back or by mule, sledges to follow when snow falls.
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Juneau
Dyea
Lake Lindermann
Lake Bennett
Tagisha Lake
Miles Canon
White Horse Rapids
White Horse
Lake Labarge
Lous River
Fort Selkirk
Pelly
Lous
Yukon
Dawson City
Dawson
Klondike
Alaska Commercial Company
St. Michaels
Captain Goodall
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Chilkat Pass
Chilkoot Pass
Dalton
Seattle
St. Michael’s
Mystery passenger removed from steamer before New York trip
In New Haven a man claiming to be a customs officer was put ashore from the C. ST. Northam of the New Haven Steamboat Company shortly before the vessel departed for New York. He had no ticket and refused to buy one, leading the watchman to escort him off. Company staff suspect the man intended to count passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Steamboat Company
Custom House
C. ST. Northam
New York
Steamboat Company
Italian youth in lockup after alleged assault with revolver
Antonio Secedeiro eighteen year old Italian is held on a charge of assault with a loaded revolver after a late night incident in Sullivan Square Charlestown. He allegedly threatened two men and fled toward the bridge pursued by a night watchman and a patrolman. He was found hiding in a yacht bottom near the wharf and will be arraigned in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Secedeiro
Secedeiro
Sullivan’ Square
Charlestown
John Reynolds
Osgood & Hart
Mystic Avenue
Reynolds
Sullivan Square
Antonio
Alford Street
Bartholomas
Seniority battle over brigadier generals sparks draw for command
On the appointed day two brigadier generals draw lots to decide seniority. The result gives the First Brigade commander precedence, a move viewed unfavorably by many and stirring debate over whether Bancroft or Mathews should lead if reelected. The Second Brigade election will occur in a week, leaving the First Brigade with the privilege for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges
Mathews
Bancroft
Oleral Bridges
Popular One Day Excursion To The Maine Coast
A special train will depart Union station for Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday July 20. The round trip fare is 1.50 dollars. Tickets are on sale at the Boston & Maine Railroad city ticket office, 222 Washington Street, and should be secured by Monday due to limited quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Old Orchard Beach
Boston & Maine Railroad
Washington Street
American Wringer Co. Advertises Home Appliances
Boston printer ad promotes headquarters for garden hose lawn mowers oil stoves clothes wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers plus repair service. Located at 8 Arch Street Boston between Summer and Franklin Massachusetts with telephone Boston 2690.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissell
American Wringer Company
Arch’ St
Franklin
Boston
Masa
Telephone
Healthful prompts change life and body for better health
A fragment suggests prompt driven healthful action benefiting stomach kidneys and overall life, priced at 25c. The readable line hints at improving well being through daily habits and care.
Kentucky judge endorses unwritten law in murder acquittal
J S Harris was acquitted after Judge Falconer charged that killing a home destroyer can be excused by human nature. The trial centered on Harris who shot Thomas H. Merritt after discovering Merritt kissing Harris's wife. A youthful cast of court participants accompanied the case in Lexington, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington
J. S. Harris
Thomas H. Merritt
Merritt
Harris
Falconer
C. P. Breckinridge
Congress
Commonwealth
D. Gray Falconer, Jr
Major D. Gray Falconer
Young Falconer
St. John’s Catholic
St. Mary's College
Marion County
Order of Resurrectionists
Walter Bronston
F. Clay Elkin
Somerville Officer Brutally Attacked by East Side Mob
Patrolman Charles W. Stevens was assaulted in Casey's court near Union Glass Works by a drunken crowd that struck him with a beer bottle and fractured his nose. The mob escaped and no arrests were reported as police investigated. Stevens finished his route despite injuries and was later treated by Dr. Dearborn at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Stevens
Somerville
Stone Avenue
Stevens
Union Glass Works
Webster Avenue
Columbia Street
Casey's Court
Union Glass
Thomas Burke
Burke
Stephen Burke
Dr. Dearborn
Fighting Whiskey Causes Stir in Everett District
Everett quiet was disrupted Saturday night by Martin J. Marlow of Winter street after he drank fighting whiskey and tried to start a fight with neighbors. He then assaulted the police station crew, ending up in the station house needing a city physician's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Martin J. Marlow
Winter Street
North Pole Candy Tales and Arctic Seamen
A reporter records a bright child Mary Ahnighite Peary and her wish to see Billa Billa the Esquiman girl Bchi odine, noting her fondness for candy. The second item notes Canadian seamen’ s Sabbath scruples delaying loading of the Hope, with work pushed to the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ahnighite Peary
Esquiman
Bchiodine
Mary
North Pole
Huyler
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T. R. Mathews
William A. Bancroft
Peach
Sanford
Potter
Drug and Cue, Corp
Sole Props
United States
Fresno
Cal
Young Berry
Yukon Country
Forty Mile Creek
California
Berry
Frank Physcator
Borada
Eldorado
Michigan
Shawmut Street
Maine Coast
Hood’s
Falconen
Breckinridge
Charles E. Cadwalader
Philadelphia Society
Dr. Cadwelader
East Somerville
Jose Velasquez
Herald
Valparaiso
Chile
Velasquez
Balmaceda
A. W. Eeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Arctic
Far North
Norway
Mrs. Peary
Esquimaux
Heath Land Company
Fisher Avenue
Williams
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Maxwell
James F. Maxwell
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont,&t
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