Fire Devastates Bay of Islands NI Settlement
A Bay of Islands blaze from Corner Brook to Cook's Brook five miles left 260 people destitute as forest fires raged three days. Most men were away at Labrador fisheries leaving women to cope. Shelters are set up in the courthouse and in unburned stores for the homeless.
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Standard Clothing Co
New England
Russia
Gentlemen’s Shoe Department
Halifax
St. John’s
N. F
Bay of Islands
Corner Brook
Cook’s Brook
Labrador
Palmer in Hospital After Acquittal for Insanity
Amos D. Palmer, tried June 7 for his wife’s murder and acquitted June 10 by reason of insanity, was committed today by Governor Dyer to Butler Hospital Providence for treatment. Though a ward of the State, his considerable private wealth will cover all expenses.
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Providence
Amos D. Palmer
Dyer
Butler Hosspital
Sklylight Glass Incident Injures 88 Year Old Woman
Kate Maroney was severely cut in her left arm when a skylight pane fell at her home. An artery was severed and she faced life threatening bleeding until Dr. McFrankel treated her at the scene and she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Kate Maroney
Riot disrupts streetcar strike at Perkins crossing
In Cleveland on June 14 a riot erupted at the Cleveland & Pittsburg crossing on Perkins avenue during a street car strike. About 5 000 workers in nearby shops faced a mob blocking Wade Park avenue cars, stoning them as police failed to hold the line. Motorman J H Anderson from Toledo was severely injured by bricks before police reinforcements dispersed the crowd.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Perkins Avenue
Great Machine
Wade Park Avenue
J. H. Anderson
Toledo
Man Overcome by Heat Reported on Broadway Extension
Michael Sullivan a 49 year old man was found unconscious from heat on Broadway extension by Station 4 police at about 530 last evening. He was taken to City Hospital and described as 5 feet 8 inches tall 160 pounds with dark hair mustache and complexion. Anyone able to care for him should contact the police or hospital.
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Michael Sullivan
Broadway
Station 4
Woman Falls From Window To City Hospital
Ellen Collins aged 35 residing at 239 West Third Street fell from a second story window into the back yard about midnight. She sustained spine and left arm injuries and was attended by Dr. McDonald who ordered her removal to City Hospital.
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Ellen Collins
West Third Street
McDonald
Mrs Woodford Dead in Brooklyn Hotel
Mrs Julia Evelyn Capen Woodford wife of General Stewart L Woodford former United States minister to Spain died today at the Hotel Margaret Columbia Heights Brooklyn.
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New York
Julia Evelyn Capen Woodford
Stewart L. Woodford
United States
Spain
Margaret
Columbia Heights
Brooklyn
Police Officer Discharged for Liquor Rule Violation
Samuel W. Clark, a police officer of Division 4, was discharged from the department by the Police Board last evening after being found guilty of violating Rule 26 of the police manual relating to the use of intoxicating liquors.
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Samuel W. Clark
Division 4
Police Board
Tug Argus Goes Ashore in Dense Fog off Fire Island
News from Fire Island reports the tug Argus, towing a barge, ran aground in heavy fog around 3 o'clock this afternoon near New York. No further details on damage or crew availability are given.
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New York
Fire Island
Argus
Despatches Signal Shifting War Outlook in Philippines
Washington notes from Manila report Lawton’s forces gaining Bacoor and holding a strategic position amid fears of worn troops and limited numbers. Officials expect reinforcements, with transports from Manila headed to San Francisco. no decisive blows yet and rebels continue to regroup at new sites.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Lawton
Bacoor
Philippines
War Department
San Francisco
Sheridan
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Senator
Hancock
Warren
Morgan City
Ohio
Newport
Centennial
Grant
Sherman
Indiana
Negros
Next Battle at Imus In Philippines War
Filipinos withdrew several miles south after yesterday’s engagement near Imus, with the next battle expected at the fortified town. American shelling drove rebels from Bacoor enabling control of more miles of coast as General Lawton advances toward the next clash.
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Manila
Imus
Bacoor
Lawton
Boston Postmaster Ousted as Leave Expires
Colonel Henry A. Thomas is removed as Boston postmaster after a 30 day leave without renewal. He remains at Dr Stedmans sanitarium in Brookline under treatment while bondsmen appoint Arthur R Henderson as acting postmaster. Family access is denied and Senators are not expected to support reappointment.
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Henry A. Thomas
Boston
Post Office Department
Washington
Dr. Stedman
Brookline
Arthur R. Henderson
Thomas
Massachusetts
Henderson
Stedman
Norseman Four-masted Steamship to be Auctioned in June
The Norseman, stranded last March at Marblehead Neck while sailing from Liverpool, was floated at sea and brought to port for temporary repairs. It will be sold at public auction at H. Harris & Co. warerooms, State Street, at 1 p m on June 22.
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Washington
Manila
Carroll H. Potter
Aguinaldo
Potter
Murphy
Mitchell
Norseman
Marblehead Neck
Liverpool
H. Harris & Co
State Street
Lightning Strikes Ellsworth Falls Mill Wrecks Roof
Lightning struck and wrecked the roof of Charles J. Treworgy's lumber mill at Ellsworth Falls. Fifteen men were shocked by the electricity, three unconscious for hours. The ensuing fire was put out before extensive damage occurred.
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Ellsworth
Charles J. Treworgy
Ellsworth Falls
Stamford man charged with setting up a lottery
William Greuld aged 38 of Stamford street was arrested last evening charged with setting up and promoting a lottery.
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William Greuld
Stamford Street
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Serges
Washington Mills
Lawrence
Mass
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R. I
Sawyer Woollen Co
Dover
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Bhranti
Ari
Harvard
Havana
H. Traiser & CO
John Gerlach
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Forest Hills
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Young Men’s
Russet Shoe
Khumandee
Palmer
Cars of Cleveland Co
Mrs. Woodford
Albert Goldstein
Merrimac Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
S.harris & CO
Washington St
Water Street
H. Whith & CO
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Higgins
Court
Howard
Scollay Sq
Palee
Frank Limbquest
East Eagle Street
Boston & Albany
East Boston
Carter
Carriaces
Crators
Crockery
Clothiers
Green Store
South End
Washburn Credit CO
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