Death in gale cyclone devastates Ortonville Oakwood area
A May 26 cyclone swept from Ortonville to Oakwood near Oxford Michigan, killing at least seven in Oakwood and causing multiple fatalities and serious injuries across nearby farms. Names listed include Mrs. W. M. Wolfenden and Rev C. M. Prettyplace among the dead, with numerous others injured or missing as homes and barns collapsed.
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Oxford
Ortonville
Oakwood
W. M. Wolfenden
Mina Howell
Wells
Eugenia Fifield
Jessie Fifield
Edward Fifield
Bertram Davidson
Wesley Davidson
Kate Davidson
George Fifield
Will Carr
James Brush
Anna Tinsey
Copeman
Thomas
John Hicks
C. M. Prettyplace
Andrew Pettibone
Frank Laidlaw
Oscar Slate
Thomas Bishop
Mr. Smiley
Terry Hicks
Will Althouse
Myron A. Johnson
George Hibbler
Abraham Reed
Dryden
Thomas Bennett
Sol Brame
van Wagner
M. J. Kidder
Ed Howe
Clark Eaton
J. Porritt
Abram Quick
Man of 69 Returns Home After Walk from St Louis
William Welch, 69, formerly of Newton, Newton West Street owner, wandered to Cambridge Station asking for shelter. He had left Newton a decade ago for St Louis, worked as a farmer or miner, wrote to his wife who may be dead, and was aided by Officer Ben McKean to return home. An officer in Newton confirmed Welch’s residence and status.
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Cambridge
William Welch
Nonantum
Newton
St. Louis
West Street
New York
Boston
Bluecoats
Ben” McKean
Ms. Welch
Welch
Explosion at Kempton Street reduces four buildings in New Bedford
A fire sparked by a naphtha blast in a tailor shop on Kempton Street destroyed two wooden structures and damaged two others in New Bedford. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in losses, with partial insurance coverage.
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New Bedford
Kempton Street
Sensation in Winthrop Square Sale Draws Crowds and Speculation
In Winthrop Square a surge of strangers with earnest faces arrives on urgent business. Skeptics blame market rumors about politics and a gold standard while others show surprise at a burst of activity. The crowd disperses hints of a big sale in fine clothing as funds shift amid the bustle.
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Winthrop Square
Cleveland
McKinley
Union Station
Tragic Electric Car Disaster at Victoria Bridge
At the Point Ellice bridge in Victoria B C an overcrowded electric car carrying about eighty people plunged into James Bay during Queen's birthday celebrations. Dozens drowned and the death toll likely to rise with many missing. recovery efforts under way as officials identify recovered bodies including Mrs Adams and several others from Victoria and beyond.
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Victoria
B. C
Point H’lice
James Bay
MacAuley Point
Point Ellice Bridge
Fred Adams
Frederick Adams
E. B. Carmichael
J. B. Gordon
J. Edmonds
Nathan
J. Bossi
Arthur Fullerton
Heatherbell
Annie Kest
Leveridge
G. I. Post
Ida Goodacre
J. Wilson
Canadian Pacific Railway
M. W. VanBoeklyn
Port Townsend
Lout
Seattle
Duel with shears ends with barber shop brawl
Piri Palmari and his brother Joseph, barbers at 41 Albany Street and No 31 1 2 Albany Street, employed Frank Balo who was discharged and vowed revenge. Yesterday Balo confronted the Palmari brothers in their shop and all three became prisoners. Piri sustained wounds to the abdomen left thigh and right leg. Balo had a wound to the back of the right leg and minor head bruising. Charge: mutual assault and battery.
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Piri Palmari
Albany Street
Joseph
Frank Balo
Balo
Palmaris
Humber Quality Talks Maintains Price Across Cycle Market
Humber & Co. claim a levelling of values with no doubt about Humber cycles market value. For 28 years Humber Quality is the standard of quality and a economical investment. The firm, oldest cycle makers, cites about 4 million dollars invested and a globally trusted trade mark. Their Boston depot stands at 48 and 30 Boylston Street.
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Humber & Co
Bank of England
Boston
Boylston Street
Victory for the People in Boston Subway Fight
A detailed Boston newspaper report tracks the 1896 battle over a proposed fifty year subway lease. Senators Maccabe Corbett and Irwin led the fight for a ten year limit, winning 18 to 14 in the Senate amid applause. Names of supporting and opposing Senators are listed, with background on the heated debate and its political stakes for Boston residents.
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Senate
Maccabe
Corbett
Irwin
Boston
Joint Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
House
Messrs. Bates
Creed
Shaw
Post
Yester
Joseph B. Maccabe
East Boston
Joseph J. Corbett
Charlestown
Richard W. Irwin
Northmpton
Joseph O. Neill
Fall River
Fisher H. Pearson
Lowell
John J. Prevaux
Amesbury
J. Loring Woodfall
Rockport
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Martin M. Lomasney
Richard Sullivan
William H. McMorrow
Nays
Albert F. Barker
Hanson
Lewis H. Bartlett
Lynn
Percival C. Blodgett
Templeton
George A. Galloupe
Beverly
Clarke P. Harding
Medway
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Joel D. Miller
Leominster
James P. Niles
Watertown
George W Perkins
Somerville
George A. Reed
Framingham
Rufus A. Soule
New Bedford
Charles F. Sprague
Arthur H. Wellman
Malden
Edward S. Bradford
Springfield
Yea
William A. Morse
Tis
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Hanover and
Portland Sts
Hartford Bicycles
Bsso
SGO
Columbia
Hartford
Pope Manufacturing Co
Soyiston Street
Back Bay
Massachusetts Ave
Cor. Commonwealth
Detroit
Washington
New England
Rueter & Copipany
Highland Spring Brewery
John
Winthrop Sq
Otis Street
Franklin and Summer Sts
Aeme Nroanartian
H. Robinson
Washington Stream
Square
Cook Square
Ree
John @Q. Rais
Fairhaven
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Broad St
Washington St
Mass
X-Ode Co
Union Square
New York City
Humber
Yeas
George J. Burns
Ayer
William A. Chase
Holyoke
William H. Cook
Milford
James H. Derbyshire
Essex
Noble W. Everett
Plymouth
Francis W. Darling
Hyde Park
Northampton
Erastus Jones
Spencer
Horace H. Atherton
Saugus
John Quinn, Jr
George P. Sanger
Alfred 8. Roe
Worcester
Louis C. Southard
Baston
Senator Maccabee
Senator Maccabe
Will
Paige
Porto
Massachusetts Senate
Paine
Ione
Himtranoce
Canal ST
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