Death of Sir Augustus Harris Knighted Opera Manager
London reports the death of Sir Augustus Harris at 10:30 p.m. He rose from obscure melodrama to knighthood and ran Drury Lane, then leased further theatres, served as sheriff, and became a prominent figure in pantomime and grand opera. His sole U.S. appearance was in New York managing Hansel and Gretel.
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London
Sir Augustus Harris
England
Sar
Drury Lane
Ture
Daly’s Theatre
New York
Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel
Building Falls in San Francisco Killing Three and Injuring Many
A three story frame building at Fifth Street and Mint Avenue collapsed this afternoon, killing three people outright and injuring eleven. At least two more victims are believed buried in the ruins. The lower floor housed a restaurant while the upper floors served as lodging. The owner had the foundation undercut to set new underpinning based on a faulty prior warning. The collapse started a fire quickly subdued. An unknown passerby woman was killed by falling timber. The mangled remains of two unidentified men were recovered among the wreckage. eleven restaurant employees and guests were rescued, with some in serious condition. Rescue work continues and two or more people are still believed buried.
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San Francisco
Fifth Street
Mint Avenue
Samuel O. Keefe
Debs Speaks Again at Faneuil Hall On Union Rally
Eugene V. Debs addressed a large crowd of freight handlers at Faneuil Hall urging organization into the American Railway Union. Earlier he spoke at Wells Memorial Hall to carpenters with Lloyd and Mowbray also presenting a bouquet to Debs.
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Eugene V. Debs
Faneuil Hall
American Railway Union
Debs
Wells Memorial Hall
Messrs
Lloyd and
Mowbray
Duel in German army leaves lieutenant dead
A morning pistol duel at Kummersdorf near Berlin pitted Lieutenant Buch of the Ninth Regiment against Lieutenant Luehring of the Sixth. Luehring was shot and almost instantly killed.
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Berlin
Kummersdorf
Buch
Luehring
Concord man commits suicide by Paris Green
Paris Green that killed, Providence dispatches report George B. Bartlett of Concord Massachusetts died at the W Hopeworth Sanitarium Bristol on Saturday He was temporarily insane prior to the act and took Paris Green to end his life
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Providence
R. I
George B. Bartlett
Concord
Mass
W Hopeworth
Bristol
Paris Green
Russell Withdraws From Democratic Presidential Race
Ex governor William E. Russell ends his bid for the Democratic nomination and plans to attend the Chicago convention to back a strong financial platform with ex secretary William C. Whitney. The Massachusetts leader cites a focus on issues over men and hopes for a sound money plank.
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William E. Russell
Chicago
Cleveland
William G. Whitney
New York
Massachusetts
William C. Whitney
Corcoran
Post
Russell
Whitney
McKinley
Gorman Considers Chicago Delegation Role Amid Silver Fight
Baltimore report notes Senator Gorman impartial to serving as a Chicago delegate if silver factions prevail, fearing a home prestige loss. He aims to marshal influence for next year’s state election selecting a legislature that could choose his successor.
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Baltimore
Gorman
Chicago
Indiana Democrats back 16 to 1 silver at state convention
Indiana Democrats set for state convention on Wednesday to declare support for independent silver coinage at 16 to 1 ratio. Revised tallies show 312 of 1747 delegates favor the gold standard, signaling a split with free silver advocates and possible friction with administration representatives.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Stormy Tenth District Democrats pick delegates in Winthrop Hall
John J. Nawn and Fréderick Gore chosen as delegates to Chicago with William D. Orcutt and P. F. McDonald as alternates. The Upham's Corner convention in Winthrop Hall featured a formal ballot after a contentious session chaired by James A. Gallivan amid debates over credentials and resident eligibility.
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Quirk
Sullivan
Gallivan
Gormley
Ward 22
Frederick S. Gore
Ward
John J. Nann
Richard Sullivan
Messrs
Nawn
Gore
William S. McNary
John J. Nawn
Fréderick
Chicago
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
William D. Orcutt
Quincy
P. F. McDonald
Ward 24
James A. Gallivan
John T. Griffin
South Boston
Charles I. Quirk
Griffin
Reidy
Senator McMorrow
Messrs. Quirk
Mr. Quirk
Galliven
Quirk Forder
Far-Dollar Sale At Leopold Morse & Co Store
Leopold Morse & Co. held a crowded sale with plentiful bargains in a great stock. Shoppers who passed by earlier could not resist stopping to buy as the event continued and crowds remained.
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Leopold Morse & Co
Heat Disaster Threatens Sleep As Warmth Persists
A satirical trench of weather prose describes an oppressive heat wave, predicting only relief via cooling drinks and light attire. It satirizes forecasts, notes sleepless nights, swollen windows, and the toils of staying indoors, while echoing calls for a refreshing cool breeze and a temperate change.
Two tots sunstruck Worcester June 2
Two young children in Worcester suffer sunstroke during a hot day on June 2 as authorities investigate the incident and note the risks of extreme heat for youths. Eugene A Tanguey, 6, is identified among the victims, the son of Michael Tanguey.
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Worcester
Eugene A. Tanguey
Michael
Theresa M. Bryan Dies from Sun Stroke at Age Six
Theresa M. Bryan, six years old, died at her Webster Street home in Providence last evening from the effects of sunstroke. The death occurred after a day of heat, with authorities noting the sunstroke as the cause.
Clothing found on dock linked to possible suicide note
Clothing marked Robert Judge Boston found on the North River docks. The owner may be the man who wrote to the Herald claiming intent to die by his own hand. Relatives doubt the note's authorship and brother W W Jeffrey of Whitten Burdett & Co. questions the claim.
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Robert Judge
Boston
New York
Thirty-first Street
North River
The
Herald
A. O. Jeffrey
W. W. Jeffrey
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Winthrop Square
Notory
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Hanover and
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Washington
New England
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Highland Spring Brewery
Thomas F. Swan
Cornhill
Washington Street
Our
Bioyols
Cataloa
G. H Robinson
Waitt & Bond
Blackstones
United S
Tates
Silver Democrats
F. &. Gore
Children’s Suits
Leopold Morse and Company
Czar
Golo
Mad Dog
Weather Report
Post Office
Weather Bureau
Trade Ag
Ruskin
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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