Deluge and Gale in Boston
A southeast moving storm swept eastern New England causing widespread damage. Trees toppled roofs lifted, windows shattered, and cellars flooded as lightning started several fires. In Manchester and Lowell the winds felled trees and damaged buildings. hail shattered panes near Wakefield. extensive damage reported along the Merrimac and at Salem Willows and Marblehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New Hampshire
Chichester
Manchester
Wilson's Hil
Annis Flour and Grain Company
Elin Street
Lowell
Cady Box Company
First Presbyterian
Merrimac River
Charles Jameson
West Andover
Haverhill
Wakefield
Salem
Mass
Salem Willows
Marblehead
Lobstermen Rescued After Boat Capsizes Near Mono Moy Point
On June 26 two lobstermen Anson Bloomer and son Walter faced a sudden shift in wind that capsized their boat off Mono Moy Point. A Massachusetts Humane Society lifeboat crew responded, reaching the Bloomers as they exhaustedly clung to survival while their own vessel overturned.
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Chatham
Anson Bloomer
Walter
Monomoy Point
Massachusetts Humane Society
Lightning Strikes Manchester Stores Cause Fire Losses
During a 1:20 PM thundershower lasting twenty minutes, the Elm Street store of the Annis Flour and Drain Company ignited from lightning causing several thousand dollars in damages. Lightning also struck Dr. J Franklin Robinson at Union and Bridge streets, with losses in the hundreds. Winds toppled trees on Wilson Hill and damaged park trees. rainfall measured a quarter inch.
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Manchester
N. H
Elm Street
Annis Flour and Drain Company
J. Franklin Robinson
Union and
Bridge Streets
Wilson Hill
Lightning Strikes Cambridge Church Spire in Severe Storm
A Cambridge storm damaged the First Universalist Church spire with a lightning strike and wind. Hail shattered many church and home windows, forcing weather vane removal for safety and repairs to the damaged spire.
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Cambridge
Universalist
Lowell Buildings Damaged by Storm
An unusually heavy rain storm with hail and strong winds struck Lowell on June 26 causing notable damage. A large tree uprooted by the storm fell into the First Presbyterian Church, damaging its upper structure. A roof fragment blew off a building in the Livingston coal yard and a large iron chimney was swept from the roof of the Cady box shop.
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Lowell
First Presbyterian Church
Livingston
Cady Box Shop
Dover
Boston
Hurd
Old Sol
Big trees uprooted by storm in Wakefield
A thunder storm battered Wakefield on June 26 damaging streets and uprooting nine large pine trees near Lake Quannapowitt. Canoers on the lake reached shore in time to escape the squall as several caverns of streets were reported in the northern town area.
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Wakefield
Summer Storm Hits Andover Causing Property Damage
A June 26 summer storm swept Andover at about 2 PM bringing wind hail lightning thunder and heavy rain. Charles Jameson of West Andover lost his house and barn to lightning as hail blanketed the area and damaged multiple properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Charles Jameson
West Andover
Warsaw Life Described By Doctor On Polish Unrest
Dr Anna Topaz, UW student and Tufts Medical graduate, recalls May Day protests in Warsaw and a strong socialist current. She notes widespread hostility to Russian rule, Polish language bans in banks and posts, boycott threats, and abuses of the Russian imperial troupe. Restrictions on faith and mixed marriages also surface in the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Topaz
University of Warsaw
Tufts College Medical School
Post
Poland
Warsaw
Baptismal Conflict Echoes In Orthodox Faith Debates
A fragment notes a tension within Greek Orthodox doctrine requiring all children to be baptized as part of faith practice. The brief hints at debates over whether baptism should be universally administered within families or explored through alternative rites.
Mass Exodus as Martial Law Quiets Lodz
In Lodz, 20,000 Jews flee after martial law is declared amid rumors of a massacre. Rioting continues with a patrol in the old Protestant cemetery fired upon. 12 civilians are reported killed, including five men, four women, and three children. Traffic halts and business stalls as disaffection rises among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodz
Russian Poland
Regiment Refuses to Fire on Defenceless People
A regiment informed its commander it would refuse to fire on unarmed civilians and was immediately moved to a new location. Lieutenant-General Luttleworth, commander of the First Cavalry Corps, has taken command here during martial law.
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Luttleworth
First Cavalry Corps
Mob Attacks Palace in Kovno as Rioters Clash With Police
A mob of about a thousand surrounded the governor-general's palace and police station in Kovno. Windows were shattered and five policemen were wounded before dragoons dispersed the rioters.
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Kovno
Russia
Subway collapse near Washington and West streets traps seven workers
A severe storm caused a cave in at the Boston subway site 35 feet below street level. Foreman McManus and six Italian laborers were nearly buried as gravel, paving, and water poured in. Gas lines were damaged, gas inspector McLaughlin broke his leg as a second slide struck, and crews worked overnight to clear debris and reopen the area.
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Washington and
West Streets
Foreman McManus
West Street
Thomas McLaughlin
Ed Weaving
Harry Nawn
Death in New York Cyclone Drops Building Collapse Casualties
A cyclone struck Harlem and the Bronx causing a building under construction on 136th Street near Riverside Drive to collapse. Foreman John Lawlor and two Italian laborers died or were harmed as rescuers pulled them from the rubble. Builders Pearlman, Brown, and superintendent Bordock were jailed pending coroner procedures. The storm brought wind up to 43 miles per hour with shattered plate glass and downed chimneys.
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New York
Harlem
Bronx
Thirty-sixth Street
Riverside Drive
John Lawlor
Lawlor
New Jersey
Abraham Pearlman
Pearlman & Brown
Abraham Bordock
Thunderstorm and hail disrupt Marblehead trolley service
A severe afternoon storm in Marblehead caused hundreds of dollars in damage. High winds toppled trees blocking Main Street and several trolley wires, interrupting car service for hours.
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Marblehead
False Key Workers Loot Jamaica Plain Flat
While the family was away yesterday, Joseph Lee's Jamaica Plain apartment was entered by false key workers. They stole clothing and jewelry valued at $75, leaving the unit in disorder with a dress suitcase missing.
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Joseph Lee
Sheridan Street
Jamaica Plain
Hermit and Dog Seek Trance Girl in Gloucester Missing Woman
Gloucester June 6 The town expands the mystery of Zoa White the trance girl who vanished last Wednesday night after leaving the net and twine factory. A search led by Henry O Smith and dog Spot failed to find evidence in the spur track woods. Mayor McDonald announced a 20 dollar reward and promised more at tomorrow's meeting. Rockport police join the hunt as the case recalls earlier Gloucester mysteries.
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Gloucester
Wilbur Clark
Essex Woods
Chebacco Lake
Zoa White
Don Denis
Magnolia Woods
John Proctor
Proctor
Miss White
Boston & Maine
John Davis
Grove Street
McDonald
Henry O. Smith
Spot
Perry Boy
Mr. Smith
William T. Bride
Deminger
Mason A. Walton
Police Department
Walton
Massachusetts
Wilt. Clark
Smith
Rockport
Guardian Rescues Fisherman From Overturned Dory
James H. Lacey a 40 year old lobster fisherman from Great Brewster Island was rescued from a sinking dory during a violent squall off Ram's Head by Captain Mereen and crew of the police boat Guardian. Patrolman Cyle Patrolman Perry and Fireman Gannon aided the perilous rescue before Lacey was taken to Boston and then to his brother's home in Somerville.
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James H. Lacey
Great Brewster Island
Captain Mcreen
Guardian
Lacey
Ram
Storm
King Storm
Mereen
Cyle
Perry
Ganfion
Boston
Somerville
Boston Schools Award Record 1979 Diplomas
Boston schools handed a record 1979 diplomas in one day to grammar and normal school graduates. The Washington Allston Grammar led with 125 diplomas while Minot Nepónset and others hosted ceremonies featuring literary readings, plays, and classes of both girls and boys.
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Boston
Washington Allston
Horace Mann School For the
Marion Hutchins Lowe
Minot Grammar School
Neponset
South Boston
Norcross School
Gilbert Stuart School
Dorchester Lower Mills
Roger Wolcott
Dorchester
George Putnam School
Everett Grammar School
Northampton Street
Dilery H. Clark
Emily F. Carpenter
Winthrop Grammar School
Tremont Street
President McKinley
Bowdoin School
Hyde Grammar School
Hammond Street
East Boston
Lyman School
Paris and
Grove Streets
Blackinton
Emerson
Prescott and
Bennington
Agassiz School
Jamaica Plain
Boston Normal School
Washington-Allston School
Reunion of the Class of 80 at Amherst
The class of 80 at Amherst holds its 25th reunion with notable attendees including Professor E W Bemis of Cleveland and Congressman George P Lawrence of North Adams. Ex officials H P Field and A F Bemis and Rep Packard are present, as attendance aims to win a silver cup for most members at commencement.
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Amherst
E. W. Bemis
Cleveland
Boston
George P. Lawrence
North Adams
H. P. Field
Northampton
A. F. Bemis
Foxboro
Packard
Brockton
68 Diplomas Granted At Melrose High School
Melrose June 2 68 graduates received diplomas at City Hall exercises. William D Stewart chairman of the School Board presented diplomas to 35 young men and 83 young women.
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Melrose High School
Melrose
City Hall
William D. Stewart
Malden Mayor Awards Parochial Diplomas
Malden June 4 The graduation exercises of the parochial school were held in Columbus Hall this evening. The program featured singing and recitations by the graduating class while Mayor Hastings awarded the diplomas.
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Harvard Grammar School
Charlestown
Henry Co. Parker
James A. McDonald
Bigelow
Herbert J. Keenan
Shakspere
Harvard School
Chapman School
Mary Hemenway
Bennett School
Walter Scott
Sherwin School
Thomas N. Hart School
Julia E. Duff
Warren School
Malden
Columbus Hall
Hastings
Johnson Bests Jack Munroe in Six Round Bout
Jack Johnson of California defeats Jack Munroe of Montana in a six round National Athletic Club match. The fight was fast with Johnson landing repeatedly in the fifth and sixth rounds and scoring clean blows in the final round, though no knockout occurred.
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Philadelphia
Jack Johreson
California
Jack Munroe
Montana
National Athletic Club
Munroe
Johnson
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Doctor Osler
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