Salem Lightning Kills Girl as Storm Strikes Nashua Area
A severe storm lashed Salem causing three lightning strikes. In Churchill Street, 15 year old Katie Cashin died after a strike that tore the roof and left marks on a fence. Norris home suffered fire from a bolt, while Mulligan shop endured a bolt that damaged carpets in a nearby dwelling. Fire alarm systems failed and several cars were disabled.
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Salem
Churchill Street
Robert Cashin
Katie
St. James’ Parochial School
Cornelius Norris
Green Place
Bernard Mulligan
Green Street
Lynn
Boston
Saxony Hosiery Sale in the Manufacturing City
From Chemnitz Germany we announce a large purchase of one hundred and fifty thousand dozen Gentlemen's 1 2 Hose offered by the box at less than wholesale prices. Made by Esche Wiedweg Schoopper and others, the goods have sold quickly for three seasons due to our bulk purchases made personally in Chemnitz.
Platt Leads New York Faction Fight at State Committee
Ex Senator Thomas C Platt openly leads the Milholland revolt within the Republican ranks as the State committee in New York meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Brooklyn supports General Tracy for governor while a new Aug nine report committee forms. Cullom is named as a likely Senate candidate if Republicans govern jointly.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Milholland
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Republican State Committee
John B. Milholland
New York City
Brooklyn
General Tracy
Saratoga
State Committee
Syracuse
Republicans Attack Altgeld at Illinois State Convention
In Springfield July 2, the Republican State convention drew its largest crowd since the war. Alderman J R Mann, acting as temporary chair, denounced Governor Altgeld, accusing Democrats of selling the nomination to a demagogue. He claimed Altgeld appointed with personal gain in mind, fostered disorder, shielded crime, and pardoned criminals amid mobs and riots.
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Springfield
Ill
J. R. Mann
Altgeld
Sales Begin Thursday July 26 at 10 A M Boxes of Shoes
The sale starts today Thursday July 26 at 10 A M and runs daily until all lots are sold. Boxes contain 1 to 2 dozen pairs, with pricing stating nothing less than 1 to 2 dozen per box. Goods described as unprecedented bargains include full fashioned and regular made items in fine gauge Cottons and Lisles with embroidered seams in various colors.
Stockings Promise Durable Colors Safe Dyes Guaranteed
We guarantee the material, colors and workmanship of these stockings are perfectly reliable. Dyes are permanent and fast, remaining stainless whether washed or worn. They are free from poisonous substances and designed to resist cracking.
Democrats Nominate Deering in Portland Nomination
The Democratic first district convention in Portland, Maine, with 224 delegates, nominated John W. Deering for Congress by acclamation to oppose Reed. Delegates approved Grover Cleveland’s tariff stance and his letter to Chairman Wilson, voting to telegraph the president and Senator Gorman. Speakers including General S. J. Anderson and M. P. Frank voiced strong support for Cleveland and disapproval of Gorman.
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Portland
John W. Deering
Congress
Reed
Deering, Winslow & Co
Ortland
Cleveland
Gorman
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
S. J. Anderson
M. P. Frank
W. H. Clifford
Republican convention names slate and silver platform
J B Harsh was named permanent chairman of the Republican convention in Des Moines Iowa. A platform endorsed the largest possible use of silver as money while preserving equal dollar values. State officials McFarland McCarthy Granger and Deemer were renominated by acclamation. Other candidates named included Herriot Remley Davidson Jones and Sallinger for state treasurer attorney general railway commissioner clerk of the supreme court and supreme court reporter.
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J. W. Fifer
Fuller
Boone
United States
Cullom
Henry Wolff
Illinois
Des Moines
J. B. Harsh
W. M. McFarland
C. G. McCarthy
C. T. Granger
H. #. Deemer
John Herriot
Milton Remley
C. L. Davidson
Supreme Court
C. T. Jones
B. L Sallinger
Bargains on Men's Shirts In Time for Vacation
Jordan Walsh and co offer Lot 1 Men’s Cheviot outing shirts 38 inches long with finished seams yoke and collar all sizes valued 76c now sold for three days. Lot 2 Men’s Cheviot shirts with laundered collars and cuffs 36 inches long full size bodies finished seams Lot 8 six hundred dozen imported madras and cheviot shirts with laundered collars and cuffs all sizes value in Boston markets.
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Boston
Electric Web Suspenders at Discounted Price Offer
A local ad advertises 500 dozen Electric Web suspenders with solid nickel buckles silk ends and drawer supporters with kid trimmings. Labeled as usually selling at 50a, the notice promotes a dramatic price reduction.
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Mae Weeees
Sweaters for Men and Boys Offer with Silk Finish
A listing for 8000 E sweaters in men and boys sizes featuring double collars and silk finish. Available in all sizes.
City Battles Severe Storm Damages Palm Street Block
A cloud burst caused heavy damage across the city with the wall torn out and a building under construction on Palm Street blown down. Elm trees fallen, cellars flooded, electric light and telephone networks knocked out, gardens damaged, and hundreds of glass panes smashed. Estimated damage runs into thousands of dollars.
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Palm Street
Subway on a Floating Hospital Reported by Governor
Governor discusses a floating hospital project and its potential to serve coastal communities. Officials say transportable medical facilities could improve emergency care and disaster response while linking to existing port infrastructure and regional health networks.
Subways and Sailings Mark Boston Transit Debates
Mayor and city officials discuss rapid transit plans as Governor Greenhalge delays appointments to a new subway commission. Proposals call for a four track system from Union to Boylston then branches to Shawmut and Providence stations with surface-track removal on Tremont and Boylston. Hospital ship trip aids sick children as doctors treat infant patients aboard.
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Matthews
City Hall
Bailey
Carter
Greenhalge
Boston
William R. Richards
Back Bay
Scollay Square
Boston & Maine
Tremont Street
Boyston Street
Boylston Street
Tremont
Park Square
Great Damage Done by the Storm Nashua Hears Harsh Weather
A severe hail storm swept Nashua New Hampshire between 4 and 6 pm causing widespread damage. Trees uprooted chimneys blown over windows broken and farms hit hard. Wind reached 47 mph rainfall 0.96 inches and temperatures dropped 25 degrees. Hailstones three quarters of an inch were found after the downpour. Telephone wires and fire alarms were disrupted.
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Nashua
N. H
Abbott Street
Nashua Trust Company
Hollis Road
Canal Street
Nashua Brass Foundry
Skedaddle at Crescent Beach During Severe Storm
A heavy storm last evening struck Crescent Beach area causing light outages in Winthrop and Revere. The Hotel Garland suffered minor damage from a lightning strike on Ocean Avenue, a large tree on Winthrop Avenue was split, and a fire caused by chips near a wood pile was quickly extinguished. Hundreds sheltered as the beach emptied rapidly and trains became crowded. The North Shore Electric Light Company faced significant difficulties at its works.
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Garland
Patrick Broadbine
Ocean Avenue
Crescent Beach
Patrick Burke
Winthrop Avenue
Beachmont
Charles Shorey
Sturgis Street
Winthrop Beach
Winthrop and
Revere
North Shore Electric Light Company
Storm Damage Rips Through Lawrence Buildings
The July storm felled trees and toppled J. M. Graham's carriage house and paint shop. Walls collapsed damaging the structure by about 1000 dollars and stock by around 2000. Two men inside escaped unharmed. A Pleasant street house under construction for William Lee and two additional buildings were moved off foundations.
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Lawrence
J. M. Graham
William Lee
Pleasant Street
Lightning strikes Lynn home and water main on Tudor street
A thunderbolt hit Irving Newhall residence on Tudor street in Lynn causing chimney collapse and Mrs. Newhall to lose consciousness. The same bolt burst a water main on the street. Other strikes were reported with no major damage by midnight.
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Lynn
Irving Newhall
Tudor Street
Steeple Moved at Riverside In July Storm
A July storm tore at Riverside causing the Fourth Congregational Church steeple to shift from its foundation and move several inches. It will require rebuilding. Trees were blown over and heavy rain fell in torrents.
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Haverhill
Fourth Congregational
Riverside
Fire Strike Wrecks Fuller Home In Newburyport
Newburyport reports a lightning strike damaged John H. Fuller’s house at 8 Howard Street tonight. The residence is insured and a young daughter was affected by the shock.
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Newburyport
John H. Fuller
Howard Street
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Pea Hill
Saxony
Chase
Chemnitz
Germany
Herman
Wex & Soehne
Wiedweg, Schoopper, &c
Platt
Senate
C.C.A
Atlantic Ave
BUCS
Barnarmo & Co
Nat’s Life Ins
J.T. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Deering
Rueter & CO
Jordan
Walsh and Co
Madras
GOV
Thars
TRE
Meigs Sample Road
Subway
Commercial Wharf
Tobey
Rufus B. Tobey
Thornton
Hagopian
Mamie
Gabriel Max
Johnny
Tat
Mariannta
Lovell’s Grove
Clifford
Skedaddle
Winthrop and Revere
Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Joseph Breck & Son
North Market Street
Waitt & Bond
Blackstones
New England
Waitt & Bond, Nufacturers
Blackstone ST
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal ST
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