Biggest shooting tournament opens in Chicago at Garfield Park
The largest shooting tournament in America begins in Chicago under Prairie Gun Club and Interstate Manufacturers and Dealers Association. It runs through Saturday at Garfield Park Racetrack with cups and prizes, and the City Council grants visiting marksmen freedom of the city. A local ad promotes $15 suits and trousers with fit guarantees.
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America
Chicago
Ill
Prairie Gun Club
Interstate Manufacturers and Dealers’ Association
Garfield Park Racetrack
Directors oath of Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
In Suffolk on May 15 1894 a majority of the directors appeared and sworn to the truth of their statement before Justice of the Peace Frank C Miles.
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Suffolk
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Frank C. Miles
Relief Effort Gathers Cash After Major Fire
Aid offers pour in as donate counts surge yesterday at the scene. Residents and organizations contributed large sums to support victims and fund recovery efforts following the blaze.
Pawtucket Fire Ravaged Coal and Lumber Yards
A massive blaze near Pawtucket destroyed the Newell Coal and Lumber Company yard and adjacent coal and lumber facilities. The fire spread quickly aided by a NW wind, endangering tenements on Lumber Street and drawing aid from Providence and nearby towns. A relief drive in Boston organized concerts and donations for victims with funds and goods flowing in, including substantial contributions from city groups and officials.
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Pawtucket
Division Street
Pawtucket Gas Company
Pawtucket Boat Club
Newell Coal and Lumber Company
Newell Yard
L. F. Hopkins
Lincoln
Pawtucket City Coal Yard
Pawtucket Department
Veteran Association
Central Falls
Pacific
Olney & Payne Bros
John T. Cottrell
Lumber Street
Pleasant Street
Insane Chinaman Arrested in Somerville Streets
A non English speaking man of about 30, described as insane, led a crowd through West Somerville with shrieks and gestures. Officer Brown restrained him after a struggle. he is held at Bow Street station awaiting identification and expert examination. The incident, first of its kind locally, drew much attention from residents and police.
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Chinamann Somerville
West Somerville
Officer Brown
Brown
Somerville
Boston
Bow Street
Kelley
Mysterious Woman Linked as Heir in Foxhall Case
In Hartford on May 16 a woman, Mrs Porter of Galesboro Illinois, identified as daughter of the late Samantha Anderson, appeared in the Foxhall case. Her presence shows the appellant left a direct heir, contradicting prior belief that no heirs existed.
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Hartford, Conn
Foxhall
Porter
Galesboro
Ill
Samantha Anderson
Fire scene draws crowds as ruin stirs sorrow
On Tuesday a large fire left a destroyed building, drawing homeless residents and onlookers who watched in tears. The water supply and fire marshal’s investigation were ongoing, with observers recalling the tragedy as reporters noted the scene continued on another page.
Lovell Diamond '94 Model Cycle Featured in Ad Claim
Classified bicycle advertisement urges customers to bring a skilled mechanic to test the Lovell Diamond '94 model. It boasts over 50 years of business reputation and claims the wheel is unmatched in the world.
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Lowell
Plymouth Woods Fire Devours Cottage and Spreads Northward
Three forest fires raged near Plymouth today, the largest near Big Sandy Pond. A Taunton man’s summer cottage burned as crews fought shifting winds driving flames through four square miles of pine and oak. Nearby settlements at Long Pond White Island Pond and Cedarville faced the blaze as crews anticipated a long night of burning woods.
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Big Sandy Pond
Taunton
St. George
Long Pond
White Island Pond
Cedarville
Jones's Wood Destroyed by Fire in New York
Fire swept Jones's Wood and the Empire city coliseum in New York destroying the pleasure gardens and Washington park at 4 o clock this morning. The blaze left about fifteen stables along with numerous shanties burned and the remains of fifty horses found amid the ashes. Loss is estimated at $230,000 by police and $300,000 by owner John T. Schultheis.
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New York
Empire City Coliseum
Washington Park
Jones’s Woods
John T. Schultheis
Woman Fatally Burned In Cambridge Port Kitchen Incident
Mrs. Mary Healey was severely burned at 30 Warren street Cambridgeport when her clothing ignited over an oil stove while preparing dinner. She was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition late last night.
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Mary Healey
Warren Street
Cambridgeport
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fire destroys seven ice houses in Bytown area
At Battleboro a fire destroyed seven B B R Knights ice houses causing a loss of 5000 to 6000 with partial insurance. Four houses contained 35000 tons of ice owned by Earl Carpenter and Sons of Providence. Trains were halted on both sides of the blaze as fire swept the tracks. Suspected locomotive spark started the blaze. ice was uninsured.
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Attleboro
B. B. & R. Knights
Earl Carpenter & Sons
Providence
Municipal welcome for Satolli in Danbury
Mer. Satolli received his first municipal welcome in America at Danbury with Mayor Andrews and city officials present. The monseigneur thanked the mayor for the courtesy as he accepted a public reception this evening. He plans to travel to Milford tomorrow afternoon.
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Danbury
Conn
Mer. Satolli
America
Andrews
Milford
Worsted Serge Suits For Seasonal Wear At Store 400 Washington
Gentlemen are invited to view a large assortment of blue and black worsted serge suits in season ready finishes smooth and rough. Styles cover thick and thin fabrics suitable for May through August and are manufactured in our own upper floor work rooms ensuring cleanliness throughout the process.
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Washington Street
New England Woman's Press Association Holds Last Meeting
The New England Woman's Press Association met at the Parker House yesterday with Miss Kate Conway presiding in Miss Winslow's absence. After high tea the group enjoyed songs by Miss T. Kate Wallner and Miss Elinor Co. Bartlett, and heard stories including Uncut Leaf by Anna Eichberg King. Mrs. Elizabeth Gosse read a Federation of Women's Clubs report from Philadelphia.
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New England Woman’s Press Association
Parker House
Kate Conway
Major George Chaffin Leads Drill in New South Framingham Armory
Major George Chaffin of the First Battalion Sixth Regiment conducted a battalion drill of Company E in the new Hollis Street armory. The armory features a drill surface of 1 by 60 feet and is among the state's largest.
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South Framingham
George Chaffin
Hollis Street
Four Alarm Fire Destroys U S Bonded Warehouse
A massive blaze at the United States bonded warehouse at State and India streets was discovered at 2:45 AM. Firefighters fought through granite walls with eight water lines, black smoke, and tar fumes as flames consumed upper floors and threatened the rear of the building. Authorities note unknown origin and missing night watchmen.
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State and
India Streets
Custom House
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