Two Frightful Accidents on New England Excursion Runs
A Bridgeport trolley car plunged from a Peck's mill pond trestle near Oronoque, killing many and injuring others. Coroner and sheriff set to work as bridge safety questioned. 23 bodies laid out in Stratford morgue. passengers included Bridgeport and Stratford residents. dead include conductor Carroll and motorman Hamilton among others. Maine excursion disaster follows with gangplank collapse at Bar Harbor ferry, 150+ in water, 17 recovered by noon, morgue set at Bangor freight house. victims include numerous Bangor Ellsworth Brewer and Portland residents.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Shelton Extension Company
Peck’s Mill Pond
Oronoque
Doten
Dooan
W. W. Starr
Orlando B. Wells
Elias E. Bradley
Milford
William Osborne
Stratford
Daniel Galvin
Ansonia
John Carroll
McDonald
Bessie Toomey
William H. Harvey
Frank Ballou
Arthur Holmes
Thomas McNally
Peter Ring
Patrick McDermitt
Alfred Pitt
Irving Doruse
John Galvin
Patrick Brennan
Stratford Morgue
Shelton
Hall
Frank Peck
Frank Kramer
Bridgeport Traction Company
Hamilton
Andrew Radell
William Kelly
Maine Central Railroad
Bar Harbor
Maine
Bangor
Mount Desert Ferry
Sappho
Ferry
GANG PLANE GAVE WAY AT MT DESERT FERRY SLIP
Divers and officers continue probe into the Bar Harbor disaster near Mt. Desert ferry slip. As of forenoon 10 oclock, twenty reported dead with seventeen drowned and three dying from immersion and injuries. The injured include Mr. Southard of Bangor. two others with pneumonia. List of the dead includes Mrs. William Murray of Brewer, Irving Bridges of West Hancock, Albert Colson of Levant, Mrs Alonzo P. Oakes of Bangor, Miss Grace Sumner of Bangor, Joseph Murphy of Old Town, Mrs Hollis W Estey of Ellsworth, Clifford Cushman of Corinth.
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Bar Harbor
Mt. Desert
Maine Central Railway
Associated Press
Southard
Bangor
William Murray
Brewer
Irving Bridges
West Hancock
Albert Colson
Levant
Alonzo P. Oakes
Grace Sumner
Joseph Murphy
Old Town
Hollis W. Estey
Ellsworth
Clifford Cushman
Corinth
Buffalo Bill Wild West brings Fort Wayne attendance record
Buffalo Bill's Wild West shows drew a city high 19 000 spectators over two Saturday performances. Afternoon crowds reached 11 000 with 2 000 to 3 000 turned away and 700 refunds issued. Evening turnout large despite fears of a repeat jam. no accidents and police kept pickpockets and confidence men away.
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Buffalo Bill
Fort Wayne
Horse Kicks Man On Columbia Street
Richard Wilson of East Jefferson Street was kicked by a horse on Columbia Street Monday morning. He was taken by police ambulance to Hope hospital where Dr. Duemling treated him. initially feared to be seriously injured.
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Richard Wilson
East Jefferson Street
Columbia Street
Hope Hospital
Duemling
School Funds Report by City Treasurer Boswell
Dr. A. J. Boswell filed the school board treasurer's report with the auditor listing receipts of 214,018.05 and expenditures of 135,618.76, leaving a balance of 78,390.20. The report includes a detailed itemized statement of all expenditures.
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A. J. Boswell
City School Board
Miss Louise Weiezer and Mayme Weller Guests of Laure Eggeman
Miss Louise Weiezer and Miss Mayme Weller are guests of Miss Laure Eggeman for a few days, joining local social circles and visiting closely with regional friends during their stay.
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Louise Weiezer
Mayme Weller
Laure Eggeman
Wedded at Denver Miss Jessie Link Weds Fred H Thompson
The Denver Sunday Times reports the marriage of Miss Jessie Link of Denver to Fred H Thompson, a prominent local businessman. The ceremony was the first in the new First Universalist church officiated by Rev Richard Sykes, with a toddler Dorothy Sykes delivering the ring. The couple, escorted by H A R Brownell, hosted a wedding supper at the bride’s sister’s home and will reside at 1228 Corona Street after August.
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Denver
Col
Sunday Times
Jessie Link
Fred H. Thompson
First Universalist
Richard Sykes
Dorothy Sykes
Miss Link
H. A. R. Brownell
Thompson
Mountains
Corona Street
W. B. Link
Nickel Plate
Fort Wayne
Friend files answer in involuntary bankruptcy case
Through attorneys Barrett and Morris Alfred I. Friend filed in the United States district court his answer admitting the debt and inability to pay while denying fraud claims related to Fort Wayne Trust company. He asserts the trust's claim to stock is valid and awaits Judge Baker in Indianapolis to decide.
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Barrett & Morris
Alfred I. Friend
United States District Court
Baker
Indianapolis
Bicycle Races At Robison Park Set Track Records
Crowd observed a big turnout at Robison park for Sundays bicycle races with a 2:30 mile time limit. Jee Heller set a new track record at 2:22 aided by a tandem. Fort Wayne riders Souders Black Arnold Fisher and Neiman showcased the new quint. Main results include S. D. Morgan winning the 2:30 class in 2:29 1 5 and Lee Heller taking the 2:22 open race with Pearson and Goff placing. Three mile handicap saw Goff win ahead of Lee Heller and Morgan.
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Robison Park
Jee Heller
Fort Wayne
Marion Black
W. Souder
A. Arnold
H. Fisher
Henry Neiman
S. D. Morgan
C. M. Pearson
J. O. Goff
Lee Heller
Pierce Webber
Death of R A Boblitt in Decatur Train Disaster
R A Boblitt, recently moved from this city to Decatur, was crushed by a train there Saturday and died from his injuries. He leaves a widow and four children aged from four days to seven years. The body was shipped to Ross County, Ohio, for burial.
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R. A. Boblitt
Decatur
Ross County
Ohio
County Board Meets Under New Government Law
The county board under the new county government law met last Monday with the county commissioners. All were present except Louis A. Centlivre. George W. Brackenridge was elected president and Otto Herbst, president pro tem.
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Louis A. Centlivre
George W. Brackenridge
Otto Herbst
Thirty First Regiment Seeks Volunteers at Fort Thomas
The Thirty first regiment of volunteers still needs a few more men as it forms at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Lieutenant Tuy man will arrive at Fort Wayne tomorrow or Wednesday to recruit additional volunteers if possible.
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Fort Thomas
Tuyman
Fort Wayne
Auditor's Report Delayed Under New Fiscal Year Rule
County Auditor Meyer will not issue a report for the fiscal year ending June 1 as in prior years. A new law changes the year to January 1, delaying the last year’s report until January, with a combined report for one and a half years to follow.
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Meyer
Steamer Saturnus Burned Off San Fernando
Taken by rebels at San Fernando the steamer Saturnus of the Compania Maritima was burned. The crew are reported missing with the captain said to have taken control of the ship and dragged the other vessel away in the night. Manila dispatch notes Lawton to lead cavalry fighting and adds the affair details are not known.
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Manila
Saturnus
Compania Maritima
Maritima Company
San Fernando
Plan of Campaign for Philippines Division Heads
A Washington dispatch reports the fall campaign plans for the Philippines dividing the islands into multiple military departments. General Lawton would command the cavalry department, Wheeler may head a cavalry brigade under Lawton, and Otis would gain relief from direct battlefield duties to focus on governance. Secretary Root is inclined to favor expanding the force beyond Otis’s recommendations.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Philippines
Lawton
Wheeler
General Otis
Root
War Department
Otis
Filipinos Seek Lease of Banguey Island from British North Borneo
London reports the Philippines have asked the British North Borneo company to lease or sell Banguey Island near Palawan. Sparsely inhabited natives. Filipino leaders plan to relocate under British protection if Aguinaldo and allies lose. Company weighs offering highly favorable terms.
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London
British North Borneo Company
Philippines
Banguey Island
Palawan Island
Aguinaldo
Banguey
Two Fort Wayne Men Tramp From Mackinac to Petoskey
M Tyrrell Williams of St Louis and Joseph A Bursley of Fort Wayne spent a summer walk from Mackinac Island to Petoskey. They started Monday from Mackinac, reached Cheboygan by rail, then walked twenty seven miles to Brutus and completed fifteen miles to Petoskey by 11 30. The difficult stretch was across eight miles of sand between Riggsville and Brutus with no water, requiring carried water or aid from travelers.
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Mackinaw
Fort Wayne
M. Tyrrell Williams
St. Louis
Joseph A. Bursley
Ind
Cheboygan
Petoskey
Mackinac Island
Mullet Lake
Biggsville
Riggsville
Brutus
Plaines
Mackinac Train Return Players Travel Distance
The passage notes young men returning by train to Mackinac after a journey that involved eleven hours and forty two minutes of walking time totaling forty two miles. It identifies Mr. Williams as son of Rev Meade Williams of St Louis and Mr. Bursley as son of G E Bursley of the city.
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Inen
Mackinac
Mr. Williams
Meade Williams
St. Louis
Bursley
G. E. Bursley
British steamer Nettley Abbey sunk in fog collision
The British dispatch boat Surprise sank the Nettley Abbey in the channel off Bristol as the pair collided in fog. No lives were lost. The Surprise sustained bow damage.
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London
Surprise
Bristol
Kemi
Azores Deny US Vessels Admission Amid Quarantine
Vessels from the United States will not be admitted to the Azores Islands and may only receive provisions under a strict quarantine regime. The notice dated August 5 from Ponta Delgada underscores the restriction for incoming ships.
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Ponta Delgrada
Azores Islands
United States
Cadet Sigmund Albert Leaves West Point Over Persecution
Lancaster pa August reports Sigmund S Albert son of a prominent city merchant has resigned from West Point amid claims of religious persecution by fellow cadets. He cites no specific statements but notes a duty and honor stance. Others named Hebraic cadets reportedly left after similar incidents.
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Lancaster
Sigmund S. Albert
West Point
Military Academy
Albert
Academy
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Appel
New York
Saloon Incident Leads to Arrest for Glass Attack
Paul Laible, intoxicated, struck saloon keeper S R Miner in the head with a beer glass, causing a deep gash. Officer Pageler arrested Laible, who spent the day in the city prison for the daytime.
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Paul Laible
S. R. Miner
Pageler
Laible
Cody family ties and patriotism mark Irish roots
Hon. W. F. Cody avoids Fort Wayne unless seeking John H. Cody. John H. Cody and his son Maurice remain the only Cody males living in the country, distantly related. Colonel Cody is a patriotic Irish American who honors those who keep their Irish lineage and names.
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W. F. Cody
Fort Wayne
John H. Cody
Maurice
Cody
Colonel Cody
Old Ireland
Uprising Begins as Revolt Spreads in Santo Domingo
Jiminez receives word that a revolution starts today in Santo Domingo with two provinces reportedly in revolt. The move signals a major domestic upheaval as authorities monitor developing events.
Filibustering Expedition Looms From Havana
The Herald from Havana reports General Jiminez showing a cipher telegram from Santo Domingo stating a revolution starts in Dajabon and La Vega. He replies promising to arrive with a party by month’s end, with 30 000 stands of arms in Cuba and Americans ready to sail. He doubts US coastal guarding would block them and mentions Gomez backing him.
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New York
Herald
Havana
Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Dajabon
la Vega
Franco
Cuba
United States
Isle of Pines
Gomez
Wellman Arctic Rescue Mission Reported Under Way
News from Washinton Aug 5 states the steamship Capalla has sailed from Norway toward Franz Josef Land to recover explorer Walter Wellman. The vessel will search Cape Flora for the Wellman party as communications remain limited and delay possible due to ice. If unsuccessful the explorers may remain blocked for another year.
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Washinon
Walter Wellman
Norway
Franz Josef Land
Wellman
Arctic
Vardo
Cape Flora
Captain Reese Promoted Adjutant of Thirtieth Regiment
Captain Charles E. Reese of this city has been promoted to adjutant of the Thirtieth regiment now recruiting at Fort Sheridan Illinois. He chose this post over quartermaster when offered by Colonel Gardner and has been a key figure in preparing the regiment for service. Reese, the first to report for duty at Fort Sheridan, now ranks above thirteen other captains and may still advance under military law granting staff officers promotion chances alike.
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Charles E. Reese
Fort Sheridan
Gardner
Reese
McMullen arraigned on surety of peace bond set at 400
On affidavit of his wife, contractor John Mc Mullen faced surety of peace proceedings in Squire France's court. She testified he choked her, threw her downstairs and kicked her. McMullen did not deny the charges and the justice bound him to keep the peace at 400. A divorce will likely follow.
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John McMullen
Squire France
McMullen
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Patrick McDermott
John A. Flynn
Howard Baldwin
Joseph Hotchkiss
Henry C. Cogswell
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Board of Education
Lizzie Ward
Charles W. Downs
F. E. Sweetser
Portland
Ora N. Lank
Danforth
M. H. Bennett
G. H. Bennett
Charles Stover
Melvin McCard
A. H. Billings
George Derwent
Lewis Hampden
Boston
Borkb
British Steamer Lane
Azores
Sigmund Albert
Mya
Ead
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