Three Acres Burn in Seneca Falls Fire Disaster
A major blaze in Seneca Falls destroyed about three acres of the village’s business district starting near Pew block at 2:30 am. Flames swept across Main Street, damaging or destroying fifty buildings including the Phenix and Hoag House blocks and the Thomson-Hous ton Electric Light Works with losses near 700000 dollars and limited insurance. Firemen, aided by steamboats from nearby towns, finally gained control by late afternoon amid high winds and collapsing structures.
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Avmen
N. Y
Seneca Falls
Main Street
Sutherland
Silsby
Gould
Gleasons
Waterloo
Nestor
Geneva
Thomson-Houston Electric Light Works
Vetc
Reveille
Courier R
Phenix
Leroy Partridge
Courier
Sandersons Bros
Post
American Express
Partridge
Maner
Crowell
Miss Jennings
Sam Lawrence
Robert Wayne
James Gould
Munnold Bros
Clothiers
D. Howe
Hoag
Stahnecker
Sheldon
Albert Gay
Clothier
Bartlett Bros
T Tobacconists
Daniel's
van Kleeck
Hills Groceries
Aml Gilmore
Opera House
Milton Hoag
Daniel's Opera House
J. F. Miller
State Street
A. M. Johnson
George Black
Fornein
Marcott
Comber’s
Hanna’s
A. M. Hall
Kellogg's
Empire State Telephone Office
Western Union Telegraph Office
Steamer Company No. 3
Mannard Bros
Fires Across Cities Burn Heavy Losses July 30
Fires reported in Circaco Milford New York and other towns cause multi city damage. Chicago stores and lumber yard losses reach hundreds of thousands with uninsured sums noted. Brockton and New Haven describe incendiary hints and barn fires with substantial totals.
Admiral Walker’s Story From a Peaceful Cruise Abroad
New York July 30 Admiral Walker of the squadron of evolution describes a calm voyage from Brazil to Rio and back. He rejects mutiny stories as fabrications, notes occasional demerits like tobacco spitting, and praises cordial receptions in Lisbon Med Mediterranean ports and Malta while admiring the much larger British squadron.
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New York
Stremarn
Admiral Walker
Squadron of Evolution
Brazil
Evening Post
Lisbon
Journal du Havre
Gardaris
Sabine
Lne
Havre
Mediterranean
Rio Janeiro
United States
New Republic
Gibraltar
Malta
Midsummer Weddings at Nahant and Bath
A double wedding report from Nahant and Bath. Ellen A Anderson and Charles P Curtis Jr wed at Union Church Nahant with F F Anderson and a Boston circle in attendance. The second couple Miss Mary Ballou and Rev H W K Stafford marry at Grace Episcopal Bath with Bishop Nealy officiating and plans for a Boston departure.
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Anna Anderson
FE. P. Whitney
P. G. Codmian
H. M. Sears
Mr. Whitney
P. S. Sears
H. R. Edwards
Cleveland, O
Rh. D. Sears
Endicott Peabody
Episcopal School
Groton
John C. Willetts
Nahant
F. E. Parker
Elizabeth H. Guild
Guild
Henry Cabot Lodge
Charles Boyden
Theodore Lyman
George Wheatleand
Mn F. W. Bradley
M. S. Greenough
B. Loring
William Amory, Jr
Barrett Wendell
Richard May
Swampscott
Beverly Shore
Boston
Stafford—Ballou
Barn
H. W. K. Stafford
Episcopal Church
Bath
Mary Ballou
Joan W. Ballou
Sagadahoe County
Grace Episcopal Church
Saratoga
Nealy
Descendants of Rebecca Nourse Gather at Danvers Centre
The Nourse family held their annual Danvers Centre meeting in the old homestead area. Heat reduced attendance and the old board of officers was reelected. Subscriptions for a tablet near the existing monument to Rebecca Nourse and persecuted neighbors were reported as coming in well.
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Danvers
Reberra Nourse
Salem
Danvers Centre
Rebecca Nourse
Funeral for Hon. Silas C. Hatch Draws Maine Officials
Banconr Mo July 30 The funeral of the late Hon Silas C Hatch was attended by many Maine men Governor Burleigh came on a special train with state officials The Rev George Caswell Cressey officiated Business was suspended during the services in the city
Two Eleven And One-Half Lowered That 2:11% Record
Cleveland reports a historic pace reduction with Adonis beating Hal Pointer in a 2:11% mile. Pointer faltered late but won the race as Adonis exhausted. The program also notes 2:27 and 2:25 classes, with Almont and Mambrino Maid among top entrants, and Worcester and agricultural shows featuring multiple trotting events.
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Cleveland
Severan
Little Brown Jaz
California
Adonis
Hal Pointer
Qute
Pointer
Alvin
John Turner
Abbie M
Mambrino Maid
Almont
Lady Bullion
Goldsmith
Mamoprino
Brown Hat
Sunol
Denichss Long
Almont Wilkes
James
Turner Sedeele
Tack Morgan
Worrell
Toit
Lis Crescent
Blair
Eevee Bneule
Hinie
Turse
Tae Erereeere
Dickerson
Tinmond
Barker
Ee Everenee
Imamona
Obinrey
Modowell
Tom Hal
Grers
Adonia
Hickok
Dewott
Potfit
Fred Arthur
Grimes Gray Harry
Ridey
Startle
Doylesy
Ceca Gedeessreesd
Worcester
Worcester Driving Club
Agricultural Park
G. H. Hicks
Allston
Bik
Charles Yaco
Bridgwater
John Kerwick
Chen
Julia D
H. E. Bruge
Pete McCoy
Db. Wiggins
Bellingham
B. m. Whos
Oewse L. Hanson
Heenan
C. Bk. Rad
Clinton
B. m. Vetter K
Boston
F. G. Amsden
Association
National Leo Association
Weundesa
E. Sykes
Prince K
Patte
Maud C
Charles Record
Magnolia
Sons of St George Gala at Rocky Point Exhibition
The Sons of St George held an annual excursion to Rocky Point with old and modern English sports and pastimes. A May vole dance on horseback and a dance by forty three children representing the States of the Union were featured. Worcester and Fall River uniformed Sir Knights impressed in white helmets and red baldrica. Major-General J. Robinson of Fall River commanded the Eastern division.
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Providence
R. L
Sons of
J. Robinson
Fall River
Salem Tax Case Move In Franklin Haven Appeal
A second Franklin Haven tax case begins as Beverly Farms real estate 1889 assessment is appealed to the Superior Court after Haven paid under protest following a June 24 abatement notice. The case awaits entry at the next return day.
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SaLem
Sprcau
Franklin Haven
Anothd
Beverly Farms
Fay Renominated Mayor in Portsmouth Caucus Victory
In Portsmouth New York a large Democratic caucus renominated Mayor KE Fay over challenger David Urch by about 200 votes amid strong turnout and party support.
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Portsmouth
N. Y
KE. B. Fay
David Urch
Unitarian Sunday School Convention Opens at Weirs
Laconta New Hampshire July 10 The Unitarian Sunday school convention opened at Weirs under the Unitarian Grove Meeting Association with Rev C Beach Dedham Mass leading the morning session on The Right of the Child to a Right Start in Religion. The forenoon covered teaching methods with Rev H G Spaulding and papers by John A Norris and Rev W W Fenn. Afternoon addresses by Rabbi Solomon Schindler Mrs Isabel C Barrows and Rev W W Fenn followed by Rev F S Hornbrook on Hindrances in the Way of the Young. The speaker warned against criticism and irreverence undermining youth moral life and urged parents and leaders to remove obstacles to nurture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Norris
Melrose
Mass
W. W. Fenn
Pittsfield
H. G. Spaulding
Boston
Solomon Schindler
Schoors
Isabel C. Barrows
Dorchester
Hornbrooke
Newton
St Paul's
Rome
RE. L. Rexford
Robert Collier
New York alderman slander suit over 1884 boodle fund
Michael Duffy sues to recover his share of a promised boodle from 1884 tied to Broadway railroad favors for Jake Sharp. The lawsuit in Superior Court seeks an accounting of funds, interest, and expenses, naming Keenan, De Lahey, Moloney, and others as figures in the alleged trust and payments. Judge Dugro reserved ruling after reviewing the affidavit and papers.
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New York
Sharp
N. Y. Sun
Michael Duffy
Combine
Tle
John Keenan
Broadway Railroad
Jake Sharp
Duffy
Judie Dugro
Duitty
Keenan
Iie
Jay Sharp
Addavit
Juffy
Mike
Canada
Aake de Lacey
de Laesy
William Moloney
Billy
Moloney
Dugro
Fatally Beaten by Strikers at Jersey City Factory
John Taylor of New York was fatally beaten by strikers at the Standard Wood Turning Company in Jersey City after going to apply for work during a strike. Two arrests have been made in connection with the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Taylor
Standard Wood Turning Company
Jersey City
Taylor
Ladies' Ready Made Suits at Unprecedented Sacrifice
Silas S. Drew & Co. announces the purchase of the entire stock of a leading New York Ladies' Suits maker and importer. The stock will be sold at prices lower than ever before named in this country. They promise a large, attractive assortment and substantial savings for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas S. Drew & CO
Tremont Row
New York
Nicholson, Frost & CO
Chatham Streets
Fall River Mills Contemplate Extended Shutdown Amid Strikes
In Fall River Massachusetts a broad movement favors a longer shutdown as mills struggle with shortages of cotton and high speeds. Mill treasurers and workers support curtailment to ease wear and drunkenness linked to production pace. Thirteen spinners left Barnard mill, with talks of further action and stock improvements.
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Fall River
Mass
A.J. Borden
Merchants’ Mill
New England
Howard
Barnard
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Wright Bros
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Kenny
Circaco
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MilFord
Catherine Middleton
Edward McCann
Losson
Empire Warehousing Company
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Brooklyn
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Lake Front
Chicago River
Imsurea
Aver & Co
Fitz Simmons & Connell
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
City of Chicago
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Sreean
Centre Street
O. ©. Patten & Co
Wentworth
New Haven
Conn
Samuel A. Flight
Hamden
Flight
Somerville
Silas C. Hatch
Bangor
Cleveland’s
Gutcomb
Atherton
Katie Q
Laconta
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Kelknap Trotting Association
Frank It. Fox
Keystone
Billy Nay
Hattie E
Mr. Weymouth
Royal Oak
J. BE. Marston
White Nose
Lucy Ko
Stuart
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Maggie M
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Hodgson
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Charles Bays
A.J. Witmat
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Lord
Rocky Point
Sons of St. George
Franklin Raven
Unitarian Sunday Schools
Weirs
F. LB. Hornbrooke
Prime Bank
American National Bank OF Denver
Colo
Colorado
Address Guarantee Loan and Trust Co
Kansas City
Denver Loan and Improvement Co
Denver
Joan Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
R. L. Day & CO
Grokers & Appraisers
Keom &, 7 Exchange PL
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The
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Wollaston Land Co
Equitable Mine. Co
Mbard Investment Co
Nice
West End St
Kv. Co. Ltd
North Brookfield RR
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Bank of South
Toledo
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Kan
City RR
McKay & Rig
H. M. Assn. Automatic
J. & T. Fairbanks & Co
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International Button Hole S. M. Co
Ft. Payne Furnace Co
International Marine Signal Conderson Gold Mining Co
Republican Valley Rim
Consol
Desha Lumber & Planting Co
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Const
Wisconsin Valley RR
Fremont
Elkhorn & Mo
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Consol m
Ce & Rocheater
Iowa
West Mid
Bar
Northern RI
Ksay State Gas Co
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Kam
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SILAS_S. DREW
Parisian Suit and Cloak Co
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Bar Harpor
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Seni
Harrison
Dolphin
Petrel
Provincetown
Morton
Sullivan Harbor
Esleyan Academy
Wilbraham
Massachusetts
G. M. Steele
Rin
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Conventens
GAY & CO
Keaton
Francis Henshaw & CO
Comgress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Boston Stock Exchange
First N. Bank
Citizens’ N. Bank
Wichita
Vt. Pfd
Vt. Pf. Serip
Filia Man, Co
Hamilton Woollen Lo
Maine RR
B. & Maine RR
Portland, Saco & Portsmouth RR
Fastern
California Southern RR
Union Pacife RR
Cent
Davidson Investment Co
Fenn. Land Co
American Axe & Tool Co
Ft. Payne Investment Co
Do Wellman Sola
Day Cordage Co
Do Rowell Am. Switch Co
City of
Horatio Harris & CO
California Fruit
Farry Crawford
Foster
Lewis Wharf
Francis Sprague & Co, General Auctioneers
Omece
Milk Street
Hoston
Tremont St
Broadway
London
England
Phila
4Th
Chestnut St
Berlin
Germany
Devonshire St
Missouri
New Hampshire Trust Co
Manchester
Sabareled
SAFR
Grockery
W. P. Balch
Live Stock Commission Agency
Orion
Hungarian Copper Company
Puoite
Hungarian Cowper Company
Shi Brown
Ligelow
Horatio
Trus Ion
Obsideaeesic
Curtis
Arthur
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Duper, Beck & Sayles
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Goodnow
Nathan
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