New York's Summer Exodus to Resorts and Coney Island
A columnist roams through New York summer life noting the mass departure of residents while 1.6 million regulars stay, the allure of Newport Long Branch and Coney Island, and how wealth and fashion shape vacation habits. He recalls Coney Island’s rise from rural beaches to a booming resort, links to Broadway figures, and the social contrasts of city heat.
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Manhattan Beach
West Tighton Beach
New York City
Almost a Miracle Cure for Watertown Lady After Years of Illness
Watertown Mass July 7. Mrs W W Barron once bedridden for nearly two decades has begun walking again after a week of rising from chair to chair. She stood and walked across the room and has gained strength daily, surprising her husband daughter and Dr Morse who calls the case wonderful. Mrs Barron is over sixty with three children and supporters in town say the change is extraordinary.
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New York Herald
New York Star
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Alfred Thomson
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Wallack’s
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Madison Square
Wartertown
Mass
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Walker & Pratt Foundry
Dean
Canadian Fish Duty Evasion Suspected Across Border
Ottawa reports strong belief that large quantities of Canadian fish are entering the United States without duty. Fishermen transfer fish to American vessels and land them duty free at any U S port, a practice linked to sardine and herring shipments from New Brunswick to Eastport. No remedy appears to stop the evasion.
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United States
New Brunswick
Eastport
GOLD IN GRAVES AT MECATINE ISLAND TALES
Three hundred miles off Prince Edward Island Mecatine harbor hides pirate Manning's legendary treasure. Portland explorers recount dreams and daring attempts to locate the casks and the buried crewman as they chase the rumored haul said to have crossed to Boston parties unknown.
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Crop Prospects Show Best Cotton Yield Since 1880
The Agriculture Department reports June gains in cotton with few imperfect stands and ample moisture from Virginia to Texas. The overall condition climbs from 92 to 96, the highest July reading since 1880, signaling a likely large crop despite later summer drawbacks. Corn, wheat, oats, and other cereals also show broad improvement across states.
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Landslide Devastates Stanley Farm After Tremendous Avalanche
A July storm near the White Mountains triggered a massive landslide along Owl's Head and Cherry Mountain. Ezra Bordreau and Oscar Stanley watched as the torrent engulfed their properties, destroying barns, crops, and livestock. Stanley, 49, lost his barn, new house, three cows, a calf, two hogs, and a pig, with total losses estimated between $3000 and $4000. Tourists flocked to Fabyan and Twin Mountain to view the scene as photographers and locals assessed the devastation.
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Boston
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Cyclone Pit Controversy Splits Milton Church
In Milton county near the county line a church splits over cyclone pits with a faction forming Cyclone Primitives and the original church renaming as Anti-Cyclone Primitives after members dig pits amid fear of cyclones. Nellie Bradford, Frank W. Bradford’s daughter, was kicked by a horse and may not recover.
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Cummine
Milton County
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Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises Growth and Protection
Ayer and Co. claims the hair tonic stimulates the scalp cleansing it to healthy action. It asserts dandruff removal, prevention of humors, and restoration of vigor and youth to hair. Mrs. George La Fever, Eaton Rapids Michigan, endorses its growth effects and color restoration.
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Eaton Rapids, Mich
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Lowell, Mass
Muddy cut carves long furrow across Hanley farm landscape
A vast slide or excavation cuts about twenty rods wide and over two miles long with walls forty feet deep in places, spreading across Mr. Hanley’s farm. The site, near Cherry Mountain, draws season attention as hotels plan extra stables. Mud remains wet and treacherous to walk on while surrounding fields bloom.
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Fusion in Iowa seals fusion plan for Democratic Greenback slate
In Iowa on July 7, the Democratic and Greenback state committees adopt a fusion plan. Democrats name governor and Supreme Court judge candidates while Greenbackers pick lieutenant governor and superintendent of public instruction. Weaver wins over Weller amid little opposition as Gallette and Moore are chosen for lieutenant governor and superintendent respectively. The platform pushes anti monopoly policy and blasts the governor over the Brown bayonet incident.
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Resume on the Pittsburg Basis Sparks Cincinnati Mills
Cincinnati iron manufacturers plan to resume on the Pittsburg basis as orders justify. Mitchell, Tranter, & Co. have restarted their Covington mill with about 600 workers. Dr H R Bennett touts Liebig Co. Coca Beef Tonic as a tonic for constitutional recovery and various ailments.
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Creattens Mass
Hair Vigor praised as harmless hair dressing
Ayer's Hair Vigor is extolled for harmless effects and its ability to impart luster and rich tone to the hair. Endorsed by Mrs. Ozro A. Thomas of Nemaha, Kansas, it restores natural color and promotes healthy growth while keeping hair soft and pliable. Sold by all druggists.
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