Bridge Collapse Kills Three in Portland Morrison Street
A section of the Morrison street bridge over the Willamette River collapsed dumping a crowd of men women and children about forty feet into the water. Three drowned include Minnie Raymond 10 Lottie Cameron 16 and an unidentified boy 15 with many injured as boats and launches rushed to aid. Clarence Lutz the armless swimmer drew the crowd’s attention before the disaster.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette River
Morrison Street
Minnie Raymond
Lottie Cameron
Morrison
Madison
Clarence Lutz
Lutz
Gas Explosion Injures Five In Newcastle Manhole
A leaking gas main in Newcastle downtown caused an explosion in a municipal conduit manhole. Superintendent John Morrison lighted a cigarette to smoke when the blast occurred, injuring five prominent men. Burns, Cregan, Price, and Dinmore also suffered burns. Morrison and Burns were measuring inside the manhole.
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Newcastle
John Morrison
Robert Burns
Col
Daniel Cregan
Philadelphia
J. A. Price
John W. Dinmore
City Engineering Department
Morrison
Burns
Naphtha Fire Claims Italian Sailor in Ambitious Blaze
Fortuno Ravello, cook aboard the naphtha laden bark Angelia Maria, died from injuries after a fire at the Columbia Oil Company's pier at Constable Hook. Cabin boy Jurano Phillips, 17, broke his arm escaping flames. Fire tugs battled the stubborn blaze as the bark and cargo were valued at about $80,900 and $40,000 respectively.
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Bayonne
N. J
Fortuno Ravello
Angelia Maria
Columbia Oil Company
Constable Hook
Ravello
Jurano Phillips
Elmira Races At Maple Avenue Park Feature Fast Times
Fine weather and a large crowd marked Maple avenue park racing in Elmira New York with several events. In the 2.14 pace Tommy Faust won Strathline finished third, pace purse $400 unfinished from yesterday. Best time 2.30 pace Charley 85 won Francis S. second Hazel Banks third. 2.16 trot Shuttle won Yucca second Charley Stiles third, best time 2.21.
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Elmira
N. Y
Maple Avenue Park
Tommy Faust
Strathline
I. T. Washburn
Charley
Francis S
Hazel Banks
Shuttle
Yucca
Charley Stiles
Ashley, Idaho Release Hampers Cambridge Bigamy Case
Boston July 31 William T Ashley arrested at Boise City Idaho for Cambridge police on bigamy charge has eluded Cambridge authorities after being released under Idaho law. Inspector array of Cambridge received a telegram stating Ashley had been in custody 24 hours before release.
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Boston
William T. Ashley
Boise City
Ida
Cambridge Police
Cambridge
Array
Idaho
Ashley
Old Orchard Excursion Offer on August 13
A special round trip rail excursion to Old Orchard on August 13 costs 1.59. Departure from Lowell at 8:15 a.m. and from North and South Lawrence at 7:40 a.m. Return from Old Orchard at 5:60 p.m. The trip includes a special train with reduced fares and highlights beaches, pier, vaudeville theatre, and dining options.
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Old Orchard
Long Ocean
New Fingland
Lowell
South Lawrence
Lawrence
Boston & Maine Railroad
Middlesex Street
North Lawrence
Ladies' Gauze Summer Under Vests Sold at Bargain
A. G. Pollard & Co notes demand for gauze and balbriggan under vests. Despite Jersey underwear popularity, many prefer older gauze fabrics in full and plus sizes. Large lot acquired early in season offers long and short sleeve vests at 25 cents each. Basement shop ad.
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Jersey
A. G. Pollard & CO
Courier Citizen Relief Fund nears $4500 volume
The Courier-Citizen Relief Fund for Lowell area disaster victims has topped nearly 4500 dollars by noon. A volunteer committee led by Albert Blaisdell plans ongoing fundraising and disbursement through treasurer John C Burke with Rev George C Wright serving as agent. Contributions poured in from firms like Tremont & Suffolk Mills and individuals such as Paul Butler of United States Cartridge Company, while readers offered practical ideas like a one day worker pay drive to aid affected families.
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Courier-Citizen Relief Fund
Albert C. Blaisdell
Tewksbury
John C. Burke
George C. Wright
Courier-Citizen
Glidden
Frederick Fanning Ayer
J. C. Ayer Company
Burke
Paul Butler
United States Cartridge Company
Wamesit
Mass
A. S. Covell
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Magnolia
Courier-Citizenst
Lowell
Matchwood
South
Riverside Park
Clergymen urge support for Tewksbury Relief Fund
A clergyman urges a morning service and evening collection to fund relief after 71 homes were wrecked in the Tewksbury disaster. He emphasizes shelter, furniture, and clothing needs, appeals for small gifts, and recalls the widow’s mite to inspire donations.
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Tewksbury
Pleasant Tyngsboro gathering at Mrs Butterfield’s home
Wednesday evening a pleasant social at the home of Chas A Sherburne brought together Mrs Ayres Butterfield’s boarders from Cambridge and Lowell, neighbors, and Sherburne’s sister and Cambridge nephew. A varied program included piano duets, solos, songs, recitations, a dialogue That Love of a Bonnet, violin music, and refreshments.
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Chas. A. Sherburne
Carlisle Birthday Party for Gertrude Nickless
Charlotte Gertrude Nickless, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Nickless, marked her third birthday with a lawn party on July 22. About 40 invitations were issued as guests enjoyed sandwiches, cake, fruit, cocoa, and ice cream from a decorated table. The honored guest received gifts including money and a large flaxen doll from her mother. The day also noted a Lowell explosion heard and seen in Carlisle, with a heavy smoke column noted.
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Charlotte Gertrude
Lillian Nickless
Gertrude
Lowell
Carlisle
Appointment of Concord doctor as medical examiner
Gov Bates named Dr. Theodore Chamberlain of Concord as medical examiner for the 6th Middlesex district at Thursday’s council meeting. Born in Boston April 14 1868 he graduated Roxbury Latin 1886 Harvard 1894 magna cum laude and College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York 1895. He earned 100 percent on Massachusetts board exams in 1897 and has held multiple medical examiner posts for life and insurance firms.
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John L. Bates
Theodore Chamberlain
Concord
Middlesex
Dr. Chamberlain
Boston
Roxbury Latin School
Harvard College
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
New York City
Columbia University
New York
Massachusetts Board of Registration
Massachusetts Reformatory
Trade Review: Industrial Conditions Largely Satisfactory
Bradstreets notes mixed signals in July as rain eases corn and cotton fears while demand, labor disputes, and high cotton prices temper activity. Iron, steel, and lumber see weakness. railroads run near capacity. cotton goods face price barriers. Textiles show uneven progress with re imports heavy and spindles idle. Wheat exports and weekly business failures rise modestly. Ontario and Quebec crops look promising, Western areas poorer.
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New York
Europe
Boston
Philadelphia
Alabama
Ontario
Quebec
Samuel Anoints David as Future King in Bethlehem
A sermon style study of 1 Samuel chapters 16, 11 13, and 18 focusing on Samuel’s anointing of David. It emphasizes obedience, heart before outward appearance, sanctification, and reliance on the Spirit for service, waiting, and suffering with God.
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Samuel
Paul
Philippians
Jesus Christ
Son
David
Christ
Oll
R. V
God
Lessons From Paul For Christians This Week
The Christian Endeavor lesson for August 2 discusses Paul the Apostle as a model for overcoming hindrances. It cites his trials, personal weaknesses, and “thorn in the flesh,” then presents prayer and faith as the path to strength through God’s grace. Scripture readings include II Kings, Psalms, Matthew, Luke, and Paul’s letters.
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Paul
Christ
Apostle
Satan
Greek move to revise constitution gains broad support
Athens reports a rising movement to revision of the Greek constitution with adherents across classes. Societies press King George to summon a constituent assembly, sending a petition to electors. The manifesto, widely signed, decries internal conditions, brands parties as ubiquitous, and calls for reforms and constitutional revision for Greece’s well being.
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Athens
George
Greece
Bond issue considered by Rock Island for future growth
The directors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad set a meeting for Davenport Iowa on October 8 to discuss creating bonds not exceeding 250 million dollars. Maturity would be January 1 1988 with interest not above 4 percent. Proceeds expected to refund redeem or pay current obligations or to fund acquisitions and development.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Davenport
Iowa
Morgan sails into Marblehead aboard Corsair yacht
Salem July 31 J Pierpont Morgan arrives off Marblehead aboard his steam yacht Corsair He boards a special electric car for Danvers where he is said to spend a few days as guest of Gen Francis Peabody Jr
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Salem
J. Pierpont Morgan
Marblehead
Danvers
Francis Peabody, Jr
Hones and Tar Cures Cough Says Local Druggist
Co Unger of 211 Maple street Cham paign Illinois reports a year long hacking cough and suspected consumption. After trying many remedies and physician care he uses Foley's Honey and Tar and is cured. Sold by Goodale's drug store Ellingwood Co Carter & Sherburne and Falla & Burkinshaw with listed addresses.
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Merrimack
Bridge Streets
Falla & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Suburban DC Groceries Sign Misprint Reads CE Monogram
A Washington suburbs grocery store sign misprinted Groceries by dropping the first e and later placing it inside the c creating a CE monogram. The sign now resembles the letter C and E intertwined, drawing attention to the clerical error and the unintended emblem.
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Washington, D. C
GROGRIES Pen Points on Christian Endeavor Duty
John R. Clements argues that Christian Endeavor must continually grow and move forward. He urges training school ideas and definite convention goals, stating loyalty to the society strengthens loyalty to the church and that God's purposes sustain ongoing work. The pledge’s success rests on purposeful duty turning into desire.
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John R. Clements
Quiz Box questions on Christian Endeavor roles
The item presents two Q and A notes from different societies. No 85 from S M V Lakewood New Jersey emphasizes the junior society as part of the older youth group and calls for support from the older to the younger in all respects. No 86 from I O M Cairo New York urges the society to respect the pastor's wishes in every instance.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Lakewood
N. J
Young People’s Society
Young People's Society
Cairo
Christian Endeavor Society
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