Cyclone devastates New York area with urban ruins
A fierce cyclone struck east New York including Cypress Hills and Woodhaven causing widespread destruction. Six street cars wrecked, thirty homes toppled, and a child killed. dozens injured. Thousands visited Cherry Hill ruins as Hackensack aid responded.
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New York
Cypress Hills
Lower Plains
Woodhaven
Jamaics Avenue
East New York
Louisa Ketrequin
Cherry Hill
N. J
Frank H. Ahrens
Anton Fischer
Conrad Friedman
Cherry Hill Hotel
Willie Friedman
Tony Kolg
Jennie Petriquan
Union Course
Cherry Hall
William Ahrens
Willie Ahrens
Edgar Chinnock
Charles Cole
Paterson
Anton Hoffman
Alexander Jones
Andrew Sattell
Kansas
Ahrens
Hackensack
Andrew Sautle
Edgar Chinock
Yacht Sinks Off South Haven Three Drowned
Three men drown when the new yacht Artist capsizes four miles north of South Haven while on a trial trip. H Tittsworth owned the yacht built by Messia Coates Stillson. A life-saving crew and tug McClure could not reach them in time. Only a cup from Mr Stillson was recovered. The sinking was blamed on excess ballast and lack of air cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Mich
H. Tittsworth
Messia, Coates & Stillson
McClure
Mr. Stillson
Toronto trolley collision claims young victims and injuries
A trolley car crash in Toronto between Sackville Street mission pupils and a Scarborough line car left one dead, five seriously hurt, and about twenty children injured. The deceased is 14 year old Robert Stewart. among the injured are KR H Dunne Frank Townsend and W B Northam. Forest fires rage in Michigan and North Dakota with extensive damage and several towns affected. A cyclone near Grafton North Dakota damaged buildings, injured a 12 year old girl, and harmed a servant girl in its path.
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Torontoo
Toronto Eiedric Railway Company
Sackville Street Mission Hall
Scarborough
Robert Stewart
KR. H. Dunne
Grafton
Here
Nelson
Peters
Rain Falls in the Fire District in Michigan
Rain fell along the Muskegon river and extended north to Cadillac cutting through the pine region. Further forest fire damage was not anticipated in northern Michigan. A separate report from White Sulphur notes a wreck on the Big Four that wrecked fourteen cars of whisky, freight, tobacco and candies worth 375,000, with Dick Hurley of Cincinnati killed.
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Aiichigan
Muskecon
North Muskegon
Mone Lake
Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Indiana
Muskegon
Sullivan
White Hall
Considera
Grand Rapids
Mich
Democrat
Michigan
Muskegon River
Cadillac
White Sulphur, O
White Sulphur
Dick Hurley
Cincinnati
Train mate dies after crushing at Sparland rail yard
Hy Brooks, a Rock Island Railway brakeman, was crushed between couplers aboard the Sparland train and died later from injuries. The incident occurred July 15, near Lacon Illinois, according to station records.
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Lacon
Hy Brooks
Rock Island
Sparland
Endeavorers Take A Rest In Rain At Boston Common
A vast outdoor Y M C A Endeavor convention on Boston Common was interrupted by heavy rain. An estimated 40 000 to 60 000 gathered for the service but about 15 000 remained, as thousands left for tents. President Francis E Clarke presided and the day centered on Good Citizenship with rallies across headquarters.
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Boston
Christian Endeavor Convention
Boston Common
Francis E. Clarke
Endeavor
Williston
DARED EM TO LEAVE THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR
Pittsburg July 15 The National Window Glass Workers refuse to leave the Knights of Labor despite plans for secession by Local 400 The secretary treasurer John W Hayes defended the union explaining laws that could allow ten members to reorganize and seize funds if a local breaks away He named ten potential organizers if secession proceeds Local 400 the country s richest with bonds mortgages and cash about 500 000 and 7000 members across glass trade branches
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PittsbuRg
National Window Glass
Knights of Labor
John W. Hayes
L. A
Hayes
Order
K. of L
Burglar Attacks Woman in Atlantic City Home
Police report a burglar found in Isaac Davis’s residence on 112 South North Carolina Avenue assaulted Miss Louisa G. Davis as she tried to raise the alarm. The attacker fled after a fierce downstairs struggle with Davis, who subdued him but could not prevent the sister’s fatal injuries.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Isaac Davis
Philadelphia
South North Carolina Avenue
Louisa G. Davis
Davis
Cuba and Christian Endeavor at Boston Convention
N B Borden of Fernandina Florida attended the Christian Endeavor gathering in Boston with the Florida delegation. En route a conference drafted Cuba resolutions to be offered by Misa Race. A Spanish detective overheard the plan on the Florida steamer. Minister de Lome rushed to Boston to counter Cuban influence.
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New Yorks
N. B. Borden
Fernandina
Fla
New York
Borden
Florida
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Cuba
Misa Race
Washington
de Lome
Unfair Call Sparks Detroit Kansas City Clash
In the seventh inning Umpire Hoagland’s disputed call gave two runs to Detroit’s opponents, likely costing Detroit the game. Afterward a crowd incident left a man named William Jennings briefly injured by a thrown missile. Texas attorney general Crane upholds 1891 prize fighting ban, urging Dallas sheriff to enforce it amid calls to test the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DetTrost
Hoagland
Detroits
William Jennings
Austin
Crane
Dallas
Dallas County
Lexas Jamata
Prts
Ferry Line To Run 100 Mile Car Ferry Service
The Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transportation company with Wisconsin and Michigan railroad will begin practical operation of a car ferry between Peshtigo Wisconsin and South Chicago starting August 1. The service will cover about 100 miles, becoming the longest continuous ferry line in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transportation Company
Wisconsin and Michigan Raiilroad
Peshtigo
Wis
Bae o_o
West Baden Scandal Shrinks Indiana Resorts Monte Carlo Claim
Indianapolis papers attack West Baden Springs as Indiana Monte Carlo, urging state action to suppress the resort casino. Chicago gamblers operate a high stake rooms in the hotel attracting women players and fleecing local guests as husbands seek explanations for spouses spending large sums. Governor Matthews may order sheriff intervention if Orange County cannot act.
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Indianapolis
West Baden Springs
Indiana
Monte Carlo
West Baden
Chicago
Joe Ullman
Chicago Sharps
Matthews
State House
Roby
Orange County
Gas permeates foundations as Alexandria fears
In Alexandria a gas well that initially dried up and was resealed later released gas again. Water intrusion near the surface flooded gas, spreading through porous limestone beneath the city and into wells. A separate well remains uncapped, venting about 4,000,000 cubic feet daily, heightening public alarm.
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Anderson
Alexandria
Antrims of Indiana Plan Irish Estate Claim
The Antrims of Indiana claim heirship to the estate of Lord Antrim of Ireland, valued at about 75 million dollars, now held by England’s lord chancellor for the heirs. They will send an attorney to Ireland early next month to present their case, after locating a missing link in the chain.
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Anderson
Antrims
Indiana
Lord Antrim
Ireland
England
Population of Indianapolis Census Estimate
Indianapolis census figures show 18 000 residents, excluding West Indianapolis 6 000 Haughville Brightwood Mount Jackson and Irvington. If suburbs were counted and absorbed the city total would exceed 200 000, altering the population landscape.
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Indianapolis
Haughville
Brightwood
Mount Jackson
Irvington
Indianapollis
Heiress to a Fortune of 100000 in Brazil Tale
Heiress Mrs Thomas Lewis of Knightaville learns her uncle near San Francisco has died leaving a fortune over 100000. She hadn’t heard from him in thirty years and did not know his whereabouts. Other notes report a miners operators conference at Haute and a fatal clothing fire in Wanasu
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Mexico
Brazil
Thomas Lewis
Knightaville
San Francisco
Tree Haute
Elizabeth Stewart
John A. Stewart
China
Hugh Blair
San Francisco Chronicle
Temple Seriously Injured by Large Dog in EnGuisa
July 13 report from EnGuisa states Ben F. Temple had both legs broken just above the knees when a large dog owned by Bryant Davis the town marshal charged him. Heavy damages expected to be sought.
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EnGuisa
Ben F. Temple
Bryant Davis
Joseph Cook Attacks Cleveland in Honolulu Fourth of July Speech
Boston speaker Joseph Cook provoked the Honolulu audience by criticizing President Cleveland during the July 4 exercises. Minister Willis presided and rejected partisan remarks while Cook pressed for specifics, leaving the hall in quiet aftermath as President Dole received the day’s standout ovation.
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Victoria
B.C
Miowera
Australia
Hawaii
Honolulu
Joseph Cook
Boston
Cleveland
Mia
Cook
Willis
Annexation
MacArthur
Dole
Captain Obadiah Reports Giant Octopus Encounter
New York on July 15 Captain Obadiah Donaldson describes a sea incident off Stratford light in fifteen fathoms where a sixty foot octopus attacked his steam oyster dredger. After a fierce struggle including the killing of porpoises, the octopus was pursued by a swarm of porpoises, resulting in the creature being torn apart and the crew returning to Bridgeport harbor with their prize.
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New York
Obadiah Donaldson
Sound
Bridgeport Harbor
Donaldson
Stratford Light
Frank Taylor
Leeward
Porpoise
Penfield Reef
Bridgeport
Baltimore Holds Lead as Chicago Drops to Sixth Place
In Ouicaco July 15 Chicago baseball club faltered to sixth place after failing to reach second base repeatedly. Baltimore built a three game winning streak into a solid third with Pittsburg second and Boston third. Latest scores show Chicago 8 Baltimore 4 and other results across the circuit. Weather notes from Mt Vernon forecast showers and cooler conditions across regions.
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Chicago
Ouicaco
Windy City
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Boston
Eeeseee
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ceeeeee
Brooklyn
CSS
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Louisville
Pittaburg
Louuisville
Washington
St. Louia
Tory groundswell spurs Liberal collapse in elections
London and San Francisco wires report a sweeping Unionist gain in 22 contested parliamentary seats. Among outcomes are Derby defeat of Sir William Harcourt and Balfour’s surge in Manchester. Unopposed seats heavily favor Unionists, signaling a strong next House and party realignments affecting Ireland’s home rule stance. A New York Civil Service report cites 4000+ laborers registered and merit-based hiring.
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Lompdon
Sir William Harcourt
Derby
England
Perth
House of Jordain
Ireland
Parnell
Marquis of
Lorne
William Harcourt
Balfour
the Treasury
William
House of Commons
Manchester
The
Sunday Observer
Civil Service
Watson
New York
New
Labor Registration Bureau
A Man of Tact in Harlem Life Dialogue
A humorous exchange in Harlem Life features a woman asking if the speaker would ever vote for a woman for office. He答 acknowledges possible circumstances where he might support a feminine candidate, revealing cautious progressive stance in a period piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Coin's Financial School and Its Sequel Advertised
A promotional notice for Coin’s Financial School by W H Harvey and the continued volume Coin Up to Date. It lists 150 to 200 pages with numerous illustrations, pricing in paper 50 cents, 25 cents for popular editions, cloth 1.00, and combined cloth edition for 1.00. Published by Times-Post, Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn’s Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Financial School
Coin
Chicago
United States
Corn’s
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls Excursion Exceeds Expectations with Low Rates
The Lake Erie & Western Railroad announces an August 8 1895 excursion to Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls at low rates with side trips to Lewiston on the Lake and Thousand Islands. Special Sunday stays at Niagara Falls and free Brockton Junction trips to Chautauqua Lake are offered along with admission tickets to local attractions and a Garfield monument visit. Tickets valid for return on regular trains through August 13 with sleeping car and chair car accommodations available.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
A. W. Johnston
B. F. Horner
M. AC. Bakes
Fort Wayne
Indiana
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South
North Dakota
Sovereign's Order
Cuba and Christian Endeavor
Bay the Plage
Shekela
Elwood
Myers
Meyor Doxey
CU. T. Doxey
Jesate Robinson
John Street
Misa Robinson
Goshen
E P. Hardesty
Mary Bowens
Christian Stringier
Anna Bowens
Martin Stringler
Samuel Rough
Mollie Luke
Wanasu
Patrick Duffy
Whenget
Ahé
Captain Obadiah
Gebool
Mt “Vernon
Nils
Wasniwaroy
Owers
Upper
Wisconsin
Armenia
Great Britain
Van
Associated Presa
Sasun
Hzroum
Moush
Russia
Erzeroum
Herzeroum
Constantinople
Modikan
Europe
Armenis
Garden
Eien
Cary
Stimancal
Lake Erie and
R. R
C. F. Daly
Gen. Pass
Ind
Peoria
Mancreates Pences
Bloomington
Connersville
LaFayette Crapwees
Rushville
Michigan City
New Castle
Todianapolis
Cambridge City
Tipton
Fremont
Seaweed
Lima
Sandusky Sears Eee
Tus Pennsyylvania Station
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Station
Wayne, Ind
West Bound
Dell Oras
N. Y
Biiago Express
Chicsvo
Western Express
Arwive
Ft. Wayne
iLake Erie & Western Railroads
Canada
Legres
Philley
Ft. W
C. and L. Railroad
F Daly
HC Parker
New York and Boston Limited
Oledo Express
Tlantic Express
Lafayette
Macific Express
Kansas City Express
Lafayette Accom’n
St. Louis Limited
New York Palace
New York Estibute Limited
Pacific Limited Express
Cannon Ball
Kansas City
R. G. Thompson
Rand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Enid
Rome City
Richmond
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
Embalmer
West Wayne St
Hemiltom Netionel Bank
Aarlinealer
Charles McCulloch
John Mor, JR
Emery
Cor
Cass and
Wells Streets
Gust. Schubert
E. Main ST
White National Bank
Fort Wayne, Ind
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