Fireworks store explosion devastates Paterson building
A store packed with fireworks exploded in Paterson on June 22, triggering a blaze that swept a four story frame tenement. At least sixteen believed dead and many injured. officials say property losses exceed 35000. Firefighters battled the flames as residents trapped high in the building perished or were rescued.
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Abraham M. Rittenbury
J. Pierpont Morgan
Joshua Reynolds
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Wethmer
Morgan
Reynolds
Yee
Earl of
Carlisle
No Yellow Fever in Havana for Two Months
Havana reports no new yellow fever cases for nearly two months and no active cases on the island. Major Gleason of the marine hospital service advises raising quarantine on passengers from Cuba to northern points, despite southern boards of health resisting entry of non-immunes from Cuba.
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New York
Diver Finds Remnants of Royal Savage Sinking Site
Burlington Vermont June 22 J G Falcon diver visited the spot where the schooner Royal Savage commanded by General Benedict Arnold sank in 1776. He recovered three gun carriages and about 30 cannon balls and shot two of the former will be salvaged.
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J. G. Falcon
Royal Savage
Benedict Arnold
American intellect debate echoes from Cornell and Princeton
Articles discuss estimates of child casualties in South Africa and a Yale/Cornell exchange on American intellectual standing. Quotes from President Schurman and Dr Henry Van Dyke argue Americans can exceed Europe if colleges push for higher achievement in science, literature, and art.
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Yaman
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Isqod
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America
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Tribune
Schurman
England
Stephan Philp
Fagland
Turbulent noche at Trinity and Mine collapse report
A mob attacked troops at Trinity while guarding a schoolhouse. the ensuing firefight sent volleys toward the departing train, with three mob members reported hit. Levi Spencer escorted to safety amid the siege as carriers repelled the attack. In Matewan strife continues with non union miners and state militia discussions. A Denver bid to form a Raw ing brigade appears.
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Trinity
Levi Spencer
Penitenantsville
Veterans and cadets linked to famed Venamba project
A mixed force including members of the First Colorado unit and Lt Col Cassius M. Moses will join Gen Francis V. Greene in command. Five West Point cadets expelled for hazing join the group. Also reported, the treason court at Burghersdorp jailed Commandant Strydom for two years and fined Acting Vice Commandant Kotze 250 pounds.
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Kotze
Admiral Sir Anthony Hiley Hoskins dies aged 74
London reports the death of Admiral Sir Anthony Hiley Hoskins born in 1838. His passing marks the end of a long naval career with service to the crown.
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London
Sir Anthony Hiley Hoskins
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