Laconia Fire Destroys 150 Acres Homeless 706 People
A major Laconia New Hampshire fire swept 150 acres, destroying 100 buildings and leaving about 706 residents homeless. The blaze started in a hosiery mill boiler room, spread rapidly, overwhelmed the city fire department, and burned until evening with extensive property losses estimated at $350,000 to $400,000. Mayor Melcher organized relief as residents housed in Odd Fellows Hall and churches. The fire began around 2 pm and was finally controlled after 6 pm amid dry conditions and limited water pressure.
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Laconia
N. H
New Hampshire
Lakeport
H. H. Wood
Boulia, Gorrell Company
Laconia Electric Lighting Company
Winnipesaukee River
Concord
Franklin
Meredith
Melcher
Odd Fellows’ Hall
New Defender Finishes in Lead in 30 Mile Race
In New York on May 2, the Reliance won her second race over Columbia and first over the Constitution in a 30 mile contest. The Constitution fought hard, finishing two minutes 51 seconds behind the Reliance with Columbia far astern, as wind and tactics shaped the yardage and marks.
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New York
Reliance
Columbia
Constitution
Leeward
Matinicock Point
Lloyd's Point
Captain's Island
Barr
Long Island
Herreshoff
Lee
Rhoades
Belmont
Long Island Bays
The Mayor's Shoes
A humorous note suggests many leaders would envy the Mayor’s chair but warns Brother Hagan’s Oblast shoes, claimed to be more comfortable and stylish, are available at Hagan’s store on Boylston and Washington Streets.
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Brother Hagan
Hagan
Store
Boylston
Washington Streets
Firemen's Union Holds Mass Meeting at Dexter Hall
Firemen's Union Local 3 invites all stationary firemen to attend a mass meeting at Dexter Hall Wells Memorial Building on Thursday May 28. Fr Johns Medicine claims cures for consumption.
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Firemen’s Union
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Building
Rich haul missed in Brookline burglary at Webber home
A lone thief entered J. P. Webber's Brookline residence on Beacon Street late Monday evening and stole about 500 dollars in cash and jewelry while leaving diamonds, plate, and several high value items untouched. A cuff button set and diamond shirt stud were taken along with a gold watch and chain and a purse with around 100 dollars. Miss Sadie Gorham awakened by a dresser tray crash. The family suspects the burglar knew the house layout.
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J. P. Webber
Beacon Street
Brookline
Six Die As Iowa Tornadoes Sweep Des Moines Area
Des Moines Iowa May 26 Iowa was storm swept for 24 hours with three tornadoes two last night and one tonight causing six deaths three serious injuries and a score of injuries along with extensive property loss across the Des Moines area.
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Des Moines
Iowa
First Public Exhibit of Electric Appliances
The Hewitt mercury vapor lamp and Hewitt static converter were shown at the May meeting of the New England Street Railway Club at MIT. P. H. Thomas and Dr. M v Recklinghausen led the exhibit, marking the first public working display of the rectifier in the United States following Westinghouse’s London demo.
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Hewitt
New England Street Railway Club
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
P. H. Thomas
M. v. Recklinghausen
Cooper-Hewitt Electric Company
United States
Westinghouse
London
Thomas
Recklinghausen
King Edward Guest of Consuelo at Manchester Dinner
King Edward was the guest of Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, at dinner last Sunday in London. The visit highlighted royal attention to the Manchester duchy with the pair dining together during the visit.
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Consuelo
Duchess
Manchester
London
King Edward
Duchess of Manchester
Harvier levelled charges against Merrill in embezzlement case
New York May 2 Moody Merrill arrested for embezzling 19000 from Boston woman Mrs Sarah Cohen. Hearing moved to June 1 as Massachusetts governor signs extradition papers. Mrs Leon Harvier says Merrill sent funds to a Boston contact and notes her and her sister’s claim in the matter. Merrill faces possible transfer to Governor Odell after extradition papers arrive.
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New York
Moody Merrill
Sarah Cohen
Boston
Tombs
Massachusetts
Odell
Leon Harvier
Mer
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed by State Inspector Moore
State Inspector of Public Buildings Moore endorses Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets praised for indigestion relief. Jaynes & Co. holds sole agency with three stores in Boston offering 25 cent packages and a money back guarantee.
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Moore
Rexall
Jaynes & Co
J&sseph A. Moore
State House
Massachusetts
Washington St
Cor. Hanover
Summer St
Cor. South
Oak
Gov Bates Orders Moody Merrill Surrender
Governor Bates signed the requisition for the rendition of Moody Merrill. A police officer left for Albany with the papers to extradite the fugitive. John Fottler Jr offers no comment and defers to his lawyer Rob ert W. Nason who says the case will be decided in court.
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Bates
Odell
Moody Merrill
Albany
Robert W. Nason
John Fottler, Jr
John Donald
Boston
Nason
General Rufus H. King Dies After Prolonged Illness
In Albany on May 26 General Rufus H. King died after a long illness. Reports note his long service and role in the army, with details limited to the obituary brief provided.
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Albany
N. Y
Rufus H. King Alga
Roosevelt Train Arrives in Spokane in 6000 Crowd
In Spokane the Roosevelt train arrived from the south with a 25 member committee led by ex Senator Turner greeting a crowd of about 6000. The party toured the city in carriages for two hours, escorted by Spanish American War veterans in uniform.
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Spokane
Wash
Roosevelt
Turner
Wallace
Idlaho
Senator Heyburn
Heyburn
Sword and belt for Commander Trenthardt at May party
Dartmouth Hall on Dartmouth street hosted the Roger Wolcott Camp May party. During intermission Commander Henry A. Trenthardt received a sword and belt of the latest regulation style beautifully inscribed.
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Dartmouth Hall
Dartmouth Street
Roger Wolcott
League of Spanish War Veterans
Henry A. Trenthardt
Pall Mall Gazette Protest Over Ratsey Sails on Reliance
The Pall Mall Gazette protests the use of Ratsey sails on the Reliance calling it unsportsmanlike. It argues the race should test merit with yachts fully equipped in their own country.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Ratsey
Reliance
Boston Weather Outlook Fair and Warmer This Week
Forecast calls for fair skies and rising temperatures in Boston and nearby areas on Wednesday. Thursday brings partly cloudy conditions with fresh south winds and moderate warmth across the region.
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Boston and
Shamrock III Given No Chance for America’s Cup Win
A New York Yacht Club member wagers 1500 against 1000 that Reliance will win in one, two, or three races. David Barrie Lipton’s commercial manager in the U S took the bet.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Reliance
David Barrie
Lipton
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John
Medicinc
Rich
Merrill
James Cauldwell
Rufus H. King
Trenthardt
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