Thunderstorm Deaths and Damage Across New England
A severe thunderstorm across New England caused deaths in Arlington Massachusetts and Nashua New Hampshire. Five others were injured in Arlington as lightning struck the Locke School cupola and a Weymouth man died. Fires wrecked barns and houses. Farmington New Hampshire saw unroofed homes and heavy property damage amid gusty winds.
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John H. Our
Arlington
New England
Farmington
N. H
Boston
Revere
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Mass
Nashua
N.H
Bradford
North Andover
Epping
Kensington
Miles Leads 12000 in Porto Rico Expedition
General Miles has started for Porto Rico after delays. He sails from Siboney with 20 Yale and Columbia crew, and ships including the Massachusetts Cincinnati Dixie Gloucester Leyden and Wasp. He expects to reach Sunday and be joined soon by two more 4000 man expeditions.
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Miles
Washington
Porto Rico
Siboney
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Dixie
Gloucester
Leyden
Wanp
Watson
Spain
Free Band Concert At Hanover And Portland Streets
Mr Bernard M Wolf owner of My Clothier fame offers a free band concert at 7 30 this evening led by Salem Cadet Band director Jean M Missud The program includes Sousa Overture Stars and Stripes Marche North and South and Anvil Chorus among others with a patriotic and lively lineup expected to draw a large crowd.
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Bernard M. Wolf
Hanover
Portland
Salem
Jéan M. Missud
East
Mr. Wolf
Stars and Stripes
Sousa
Happy Minstrels
Laurendeau
Young America
Levy
B. B. Pera
North
Bendix
Georgia
Millings Knight
Duchess of Manchester Seeks Marriage to Willie K Vanderbilt
NEW YORK July 21 The Duchess of Manchester Consuelo Yznaga writes she expects to wed William K Vanderbilt. The report ties Willie K to a business ascent and familial ties while noting past gossip and Vanderbilt devotion. The piece sketches social intrigue surrounding the couple and mentions Bennett and other Vanderbilt interests.
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Duchess of Manchester
Willie K
New York
Duchess of
Manchester
Consuelo Yznaga
William K. Vanderbilt
Ollie Belmont
Europe
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Consuelo Yanaga
Lady Mandeville
Duchess of Marlborough
James Gordon Bennett
Consuelo Yena
Atlantic Ocean
Ag Neptune
The
Herald
Bennett
Mandeville
Gould
Lake Shore Road
Newark Central
New York Central
Ch Cey M. Desan
Presidency Central
Sam Callaic
Annan
Willie K. Vanderbilt
Willie's Bashful Heiress Match For English Duke
Willie K. with about $90,000,000 plans to secure a wife for the Duke of Manchester, the young 21 year old heir William Angus Drog Montague. The marriage could make Willie's wife a dowager duchess and likely bring a rich duchess into England.
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Willie K
Duke of
Manchester
England
Vanderbilt
William Angus Drogo Montague
Cure a Sol in One Day
A terse note claims a remedy to cure a solar illness in a single day. The fragment mentions unlikely efficacy and lacks verifiable details or sources.
Medfield Church Struck by Lightning Wrecks Spire Roof
A severe thunderstorm struck Medfield causing major damage to the Congregational church with the north side of the spire ripped away and fire from the strike. The storm damaged several houses and Barn destroyed. Dr. Mitchell was badly shocked during the event.
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Medfield Junction
Mitchell
Congregational Church
Medfield
Congregational
Weather outlook for New England Friday showers and clearing
Forecast for Friday in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut calls for occasional showers with light northeasterly winds shifting to variable. Local forecast for Boston and vicinity expects cloudy skies with light rain early, then clearing and fair weather with cooler northeast winds.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Boston
Isoha
Cary
Severe Brighton Storm Causes Property Damage and Close Call
A severe electrical storm in the Brighton district ripped trees and fences from their positions and damaged homes. At 8 Bennett Street Daniel Coakley’s residence suffered major damage while his son Charles H. helped extinguish sparks. A nearby barn and a flagpole were also damaged and a fire sparked at Jacques Bros. 119 Cambridge Street causing about 50 dollars in damage.
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Brighton
Market Street
Butchers, Slaughtering & Melting Association
Daniel Coakley
Bennett Street
Oscar Heinlein
Coakley
Charles H
Mr. Coakley
Annie Coakley
Mrs. Coakley
Boston Storm Dampens City and Suburbs
A heavy rainstorm swept through Boston yesterday afternoon, primarily a local event. Rainfall seemed lighter in central town than in the surrounding suburbs, with totals around a reported amount noted in the final figures continued on the following page.
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Boston
Watson Starts When Porto Rican Troops Land
The departure of Watsons squadron for Spain is delayed as ships are needed to convoy the Porto Rico expedition. No change to the Spain coast expedition plans. Once troops reach Porto Rico the squadron will start.
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Watson
Porto Rico
Washington
Spain
Admiral Dewey poised to attack Manila
Dispatches from Manila indicate Admiral Dewey may assault the city without Merritt. The Spaniards have lost hope of relief, and Manila is ready to surrender as the second expedition joins Dewey, providing he can occupy the city after its fall.
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Washington
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
Spain
Porto Rico
Watson
Sampson
Santiago
Monterey
Newfoundland
General Garcia resigns command eastern department
General Calixto Garcia notified General Shafter of his resignation as commander of Cuba's eastern department. The move is seen as a bid to secure a vote of confidence from Cuban Junta leaders. Miles sails for Porto Rico with 3000 troops and warships, aiming to link with 8500 more within 48 hours.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Port Antonio
Jam
Calixto Garcia
Shafter
Rumor of Cervera Return to Boston Quietly Circulates
In Annapolis a rumor spreads that Admiral Cervera plans to return to his homeland and relocate to Boston with his son, Lieutenant Cervera, a prisoner there, once peace ends. Captain Eulate still refuses to sign the agreement and remains gloomy.
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Annapolis
Cervera
Ormeneciee
Boston
Eulate
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