Anarchist Riot Suppressed by Chicago Police
In Chicago on August fifth a clash at 12th and Halstead left 26 injured as 45 officers fought with a crowd. Five arrests included Mrs Lucy Parsons widow of Albert Parsons and Paul Vanbree. bail set at 1000 and 2000 respectively. Police recovered anti government literature and a book with anarchist sympathizers.
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Chicago
12Th
Halstead
Lucy Parsons
Albert R. Parsons
Haymarket
Paul Vanbree
Clement Feutzer
Herman Goodman
Abraham Edelstadt
Westside
Turner Hall
San Francisco
Cap Devlin Killed in Livery Stable Accident
Capt George A Devlin military editor of the Boston Post died from a brain concussion after a rider on a platform elevator at 550 Common Street livery stable in Lawrence. He fell when slipping on impact with the concrete floor. Identified by former Senator Edward F O Sullivan. remains with Undertaker John Breen.
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Lawrence
George A. Devlin
Boston Post
Boston
John Breen
Daniel O'Leary
Cornelius Sullivan
Devlin
Xaminer Howe
Edward F. O'Sullivan
VALUABLE JEWELS STOLEN A Peekskill Lawyer Charged
Jacob Lerech a 33 year old Peekskill N Y lawyer was held on 1500 bail for further examination on larceny of 2000 worth of gems. Louis Lillienthal of New York claims he entrusted gems valued at 2865 May 24 to be kept in a safe vault and that Lerech pawned them. He says repeated efforts to settle out of court failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Lerech
Peekskill
N. Y
Lerech
Louis Lillienthal
Lorsch
Lil'lienthal
Gema
Lillienthal
Lorach
Confessed Patricide by 8 Year Old in Fresno
Fresno Aug 5 A boy named Fred Hines eight years old has confessed that he poisoned his father who lies dangerously ill at the County hospital. The child said his father treated him cruelly and refused to allow him to live with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Calif
Fred
Hines
Dan Fer Oaly
Resisted Eviction Leads to Boston Shooting at Allen Street
On August 5 a Boston woman, Minnie Jamel, fired through a fifth floor apartment door during an attempted eviction at 75 Allen Street. Her husband Henry and family were inside as Edward Quinn, wounded in the head, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Minnie Jamel was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
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Boston
Allen Street
Henry Janfol
Minnie
Jamel
Bowdoin Square
Medford
Kelley
Station 3
Massachusetts General Hospital
Quinn
Chapman
Charlesbank
Tornado Swept Through Grand Forks and Minnesota
A tornado with a severe hail and rain storm moved from near Thompson North Dakota into Minnesota, tearing an eight to ten mile wide strip over 100 miles long. Thompson fronts demolished, cattle killed, barns destroyed, and injuries reported though no immediate deaths. Mayville Hatton and St. Hilaire suffered extensive damage. crops destroyed and trees stripped.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Thompson
Minnesota
Red Lake Indian Reservation
Henry Covenick
Mayville
Hatton
St. Hilaire
Minn
Desperate Moonshiners Near Pauls Valley Attack
A battle with moonshiners near Johnson, 20 miles from Pauls Valley, leaves one deputy marshal wounded and another, Schrimpseber, missing. The outlaws, part of a Centre raid group led by Tice, escape under cover of darkness after a long exchange of fire. Reinforcements to pursue were sent from Pauls Valley.
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Paul's Valley
I. T
Aug. i
Johnson
Schrimpseber
Schrimpsher
Centre
Tice
Arkansas
Storm wrecks church in Sterling Cel August 6
A hurricane with a cloudburst leveled the Catholic church in Sterling Cel. along with several residences and other buildings. No injuries reported. Telephone and telegraph lines were blown down and the railroad blocked by overturned cars.
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Sterling
Cel
Duel Ends in Death of Arthur and Mrs Sinclair in Philadelphia Suburb
In Duffryn Mawr, the husband and wife Arthur Sinclair and his spouse died in a simultaneous pistol duel after a quarrel. Sinclair, a Philadelphia firm partner, was shot in the eye. his wife was killed by a shot through the forehead. The servant Mary Clark witnessed the scene and fainted.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Sinclair
Duffryn Mawr
Sinclair
Mary Clark
Delaware Avenue
Ashland Lumber Fire Destroys Million Dollar Property
A massive blaze in Ashland Wisconsin yesterday wiped out about 59,009,000 feet of lumber in Barker and Stewart yards and Keystone Lumber Co premises. Fire, fanned by winds, spread to docks and warehouses. four thousand pounds of dynamite aided control efforts. Four workers were trapped and perished.
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Ashland
Wis
Barker & Stewart
Keystone Lumber Co
Edward Hines
Durfee
Ashland Iron & Steel Co
Ohio Coal Company
Keystone
Newport clergyman denounces Sunday golf and bridge
In Newport Rhode Island on August 5 Rev. D Braddin Hamilton of New York preached at All Saints chapel denouncing Sunday golf and bridge for stakes among the Summer colony. He warned Newport’s influence on 70 000 000 Americans and urged living modestly and avoiding petty gambling among cottage residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
D. Braddin Hamilton
New York
All Saints Chapel
Robbery on Denver to St Louis Train Ends in Fatal Shooting
Union Pacific east-bound No 4 was held near Hugo Colorado with passengers robbed. An elderly California resident Fay refused to surrender valuables and was shot in the mouth, dying instantly as robbers fled after stopping the train.
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Salina
Kansas
Union Pacific
Denver
Hugo
Colo
Fay
California
St. Louis
Nashville Mayor Reassures On Yellow Fever Passenger Arrivals
Nashville mayor Head received a Tampa official’s inquiry about yellow fever passengers. He replied that Nashville has no fears from yellow fever and will receive passengers from all points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Head
Tampa
Two Men Dies in West Liberty Cave-In
Toledo reports on August 5 stating Delbert Grimes and Alvin Spellman were instantly killed when an embankment caved in on them at West Liberty yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
West Liberty
Delbert Grimes
Alvin Spellman
Drowned while fishing near Cityleland
Carl Henry a manufacturing jeweler from New York drowned today at Cityleland after hiring a boat for fishing. The boat upset while they were on the bay and he did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Henry
Cityleland
Old Sea Captain Lafayette Rowley Dead at 79
Edgartown Mass August 5 Captain Lafayette Rowley a renowned sea captain died today aged 79 Born in Hartford Conn he began at 17 and commanded the Orizambo and later several whalers from New Bedford He retired after returning home in 1864 and leaves four children and two brothers Timothy and Samuel Rowley with a storied career including a narrow escape from the privateer Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgartown
Mass
Lafayette Rowley
Hartford
Conn
Russell JF. Rowley
Orizambo
New Bedford
Junior
Citizen
Neptune
Alabama
Timothy Rowley
Samuel Rowley
Eliza A. Worth
Feud at Dee Run Picnic Leaves Four Dead in Farmington
In Farmington Missouri four men were killed and one wounded during a feud at a Dee Run picnic in St. Francois county. The dead are William Dooley Jess Harris James Harris and John Dooley. Frank Harris died from his wound. Three Dooley brothers who survived surrendered and are jailed.
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Farmington, Mo
William Dooley
Harris Brothers
Dee Run
St. Francois County
Jess Harris
James Harris
John Dooley
Frank Harris
Dooley
Farmington
One Colonel Less. L N Richardson Dies at 74
Col L N Richardson a leading Hot Springs citizen and former superintendent of the Hot Springs railroad died at 74 after a illness complication. He earlier partnered with Diamond Joe Reynolis of Chicago in steamer operations between St Louis and St Paul and was a 33rd degree Mason.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Col. L. N. Richardson
Joe Reynolis
Chicago
Diamond Joe
St. Louis
St. Paul
Barn Fire Destroys Center Village Property in Lexington
A large barn owned by H. P. Boutelle of Dorchester in Lexington catch fire this afternoon and a neighboring shed used as a blacksmith shop by Shaw & Meek was badly gutted. The total loss is estimated at 6000 dollars and is fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Mass
H. P. Boutelle
Dorchester
Shaw & Meek
Former U S Senator Luke Prior Dies in Athena Alabama
Birmingham Alabama Aug 5 Luke Prior former United States senator and former congressman died at his home in Athena Alabama at 6 oclock this evening. He was aged 81. The longtime public figure served in the Senate and House during a prominent political career. News of his death brings tributes from colleagues and citizens noting his service and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. US
Birmingham
Adla
Luke Prior
United States
Congress
Athena
Ala
Sixteen year old Lafluer drowns in Coos pond
Worcester reports Hinest W. Lafleur aged 16 drowned when a raft with friends tipped over in Coos pond. He could not swim, fell into the water, and his body was recovered shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Hinest W. Lafleur
Coos Pond
Young Lafluer
Trolley Parties May Prompt Buffet Cars
If trolley parties keep on increasing in popularity, it may become necessary for the company to put on buffet cars.
Gas Explodes Injuring Dozens in Scranton Bank District
An August gas explosion in Scranton on Lackawanna avenue demolished two buildings in the business district. Twenty-one people were injured, including F. W. Woelker the janitor, Miss Maloney of Philadelphia, Thomas Brennan, and others. Most victims were in or near the bank and furniture company buildings. a lighted match sparked the blast from a cellar gas leak. Loss exceeds $150,000. the bank vault reportedly escaped damage.
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Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
F. W. Woelker
Miss Maloney
Philadelphia
Thomas Brennan
H. W. Skivington
Anthony Patrola
Annie Clark
Annie Klein
Mary Landislaus
Merchants and Mechanics’ Bank
D. I. Phillips Furniture Company
Annie Halffey
Bank
Halffey
NEW GERMAN TREATY COMES TO PUBLIC VIEW
The United States and Germany publish the commercial agreement dated July 10 1900. It sets reduced tariff rates on German imports into the U S and reciprocal German protection on U S products. The pact runs until three months after notice of termination by either side. John Hay and Holleben sign.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
State Department
Foreign Office
Berlin
Belgium
Italy
Austria Hungary
Roumania
Russia
Switzerland
Servia
San Jose
Washington
John Hay
United States of America
Holleben
Prussia
Americans Suffer Setback in Philippine Campaign
Washington reports the first major setback for U S forces in two months as Gen MacArthur’s despatch notes an attack on Aug 1 near San Miguel de Mayuma and San Isidro. 15 engineers escort with Lieutenant Alstaetter were attacked by insurgents 35 strong. casualties include several killed and wounded and eight captured.
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Washington
D. C
Philippines
MacArthur
Manila
Alstaetter
Corps of Engineers
San Miguel de Mayuma
Luzon
San Isidro
4Th Cavalry
Richard Dichier
Charles M. Newman
Walter Brewer
Battalion of
Engineers
Edward Long
Lieut. Alstaetter
Batalion of Engineers
Henry J. Crenshaw
Arthur Bates
Charles J. Fuchsinger
Edward J. Cromer
George Knaub
William J. Gerrity
John Coughlin
Robert F. Taylor
Joseph T. Mealey
Lacuna Marrimo
Burdock Blood Bittern Claims Heir From Indigestion
An odd patent medicine fragment markets Burdock Blood Dittern as a stomach toner that supposedly makes indigestion impossible, asserting its power to secure an heir by curing digestive issues.
Bishop Healy Dead Head of Maine Catholic Diocese Dies in Portland
Right Rev. James Augustine Healy bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Maine died at his episcopal residence on Congress street after a day of indigestion. He had recently returned from Canada on episcopal business and grew weaker before receiving the last sacraments. Born in Macon Georgia on August 6 183, he rose from civil engineering to priesthood and ascended through Boston and Maine church ranks. His death ends a noted era in Maine Catholic leadership and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Portland
James Augustine Healy
Maine
Congress Street
Healey
Canada
Biddeford
Baker and McDonough
Father O’brien
Healy
Macon
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Paris
St. Sulpice
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Sibour
Fitzpatrick
Boston
America
Williams
St. James’ Church
Mother of Bishops
Bacon
Connecticut Indian Relics Wealth Unearthed Near Durham
The Hartford Courant reports Herbert Southmayd of Durham owns perhaps the state’s finest Indian relic collection besides one exception. He found most artifacts himself, including arrowheads from thumb nail to hand size, polished axes, pestles, gouges, adze, chisels, pipes, notched breastplates, war clubs, hide scrapers, scalping knives, a red clay kettle, bone ornaments, and drills. A notable discovery occurred when Walter Lane unearthed 129 arrowheads under a Guilford rock shelter, revealing a stockpile likely left for future need, totaling over 2000 artifacts from that site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Southmayd
Haddam Quarter
Durham
Mr. Southmayd
Portland
Brose
Honora
Walter Lane
North Guilford
Hartford Courant
Doors for sale at basement clearance event
Basement sale offers seven walnut finish and fourteen hardwood finish screen doors left. Doors priced at 69 cents each to clear stock, with common sizes similar to prior offers at 98 cents and 1.25 dollars. UG Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ug, Pollard
Argument-loving Husband Refuses To Eat Items That Agree
A Lynn wife reports her husband thrives on quarrels and even avoids foods that concur with his views, creating a humorous domestic dispute about his stubborn appetite and argumentative nature.
Harvard beer praised by connoisseurs across Europe
International acclaim lauds Harvard beer for purity, minerals, hop and malt balance. Notes from Forbes cafe London and connoisseurs in Strand Res London describe rich flavor, body, and Germanic depth, with remarks comparing it to Heidelberg and fine English beers.
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Warvard
Dr. Morrison
Harvard
Westgate
Forbes
London
Geoffrey
Strand Res
Heidelberg
Harvard Amber Ale Advertising Slogans and Offer
An advertisement promotes Harvard Amber Ale with mentions of a $1000 pure product and a trial order offer. The copy touts its round ripe flavor, hop cleansing elements, body and purity, and suggests sending a case for family camp use.
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Harvard
Blackberry and fruit prices in season sales ads
Seasonal fruit and produce prices listed for sale including blackberries at 8 to 10 cents per box, currants 5 to 8 cents, gooseberries 8 to 10 cents, black currants 10 cents, blueberries 10 to 13 cents, Georgia peaches 15 cents or 2 dozen for 25 cents, new native apples 5 to 8 cents, native green corn 20 to 25 cents per dozen, new potatoes 20 to 25 cents per peck, spring chicken 18 to 25 cents per pound, and meat and fish department offerings reflected in the ad.
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Georgia
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Capt. Devlin
Patricide
No Dakota
Colorado
Hay III
Sunapee
N. H
Hay
Parson
Poe
J. S. Johnson & CO
Missouri
L. N. Richardson
Penn
Bishop Healy
Catholic Diocese of
Connecticut
Lynn
England
France
Martine
Mon la Porte
Connoisseur
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass., U.S. A
Banner Market Grocery and Butter House
Prescott SL
Florida
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
George E. Stanley
Boston and Lowell, Old Colony, and
Boston and Maine RR
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