Heavy Loss Of Life In Railway Collision At Rhodes
Des Moines reports a Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul wreck near Rhodes, killed 11 and injured 39. Fireman William Tharp is dying. Engineers Dennis Markross and William Brayman died. Thirty construction workers injured. many were Irish and German with no local relatives.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Rhodes
William Tharp
W. A. Trout
Perry
Dennis Markross
William Brayman
Manilla
Collins
Trout
Man in Prince Albert coat tried for concealed weapon
Mercier Lefebvre faced the police court on a concealed weapon charge after watchman John Kelly stopped him near the Boott mill. A rubber coated billy was found. Lefebvre claimed it protected him from Greeks at work. Judge Hadley placed the case on file due to his explanation. Other cases included burglary links, assaults, and juvenile larceny continuing to August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Mercier Lefebvre
John Kelly
Boott Corporation
Lefebvre
Boott
Kelly
Billy
D. J. Donahue
Donaldson
Hadley
Stone throwing targets provost guards in Shenandoah Pa
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania August seventh stones were thrown at provost guards near the railroad station by locals from a nearby foreign colony area. Brigadier General Gobin had requested a company from the Eighth regiment to patrol due to ongoing disturbances. Company A under Captain Garver faced a stone rain from a hill above the station. a detail was posted around nearby houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
Gobin
Eighth Regiment
Garver
McIntire Case Tied To Lawrence Larceny Charge
Lawrence police recall arrest of John McIntire in Lowell for drunkenness while him being sought for breaking and entering and larceny. He allegedly wore Adams coat vest trousers hat and stole a gold watch from 8 West street hostler John Q Adams. Watch recovered.
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Lawrence Eagle
John McIntire
Lowell
Lawrence
MelIntire
M. J. a.Murphy
Spindle City
McIntire
John Q. Adams
West Street
Adams
M. O’mahoney
Stratford Skiff Capsizes. two drown in Housatonic
Stratford Connecticut August 7 Captain George Culliver 55 and Miss Iva Muller 23 drowned when a skiff capsized near the Potatuck Boat club house. Culliver's body recovered. both well known locally. They were experienced swimmers and may have been swept under by the current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford, Conn
George Culliver
Iva Muller
Housatonic
Potatuck Boat Club
Culliver
Stratford
Burglary at Sullivan Shoe Store on Bridge Street
Burglars forced a rear entrance at Thomas B. Sullivan's shoe store at 320 Bridge Street around 11 30 last night and stole about $3 from a money drawer. John H. Flynn, a young man with a criminal record, was arrested for drunkenness and had his case continued in police court while detectives pursue a possible link to the break. Inspectors are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Flynn
Centralville
Donaldson
John Rock
John C. Cleary
Daniel Berrigan
State Farm
Dana Saunders
Mary E. Saunders
Reformatory
Lawrence Dullegan
Leon Sullivan
Thomas B. Sullivan
Bridge Street
Yachts Sail Off Cowes In Good Wind
In good sailing weather at Cowes Isle of Wight on August 7 the Sybarita the Meteor II and the Tutty started the Cowes town cup race over the Queens course fifty miles. Half the course was completed with the Sybarita six minutes ahead of the Meteor and the Tutty last. Seven competed for the Royal Squadron prize. Brynhild led Bona at halfway, followed by Namara Clara Irex Creole and Fiona.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Royal Squadron
Brynhild
Cholera Epidemic Strains Medical Aid in Blagovestchensk
A telegram from Blagovestchensk reports medical resources are insufficient to curb the cholera outbreak. From July 22 to August 3, the city recorded 161 cases and 101 deaths.
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Berlin
Blasgovestchensk
Blagovestchensk
Tracy Relics The Body Stripped Head Bald and Trousers Cut
The Tracy case in Spokane drew huge crowds as the sheriff transported the body to the morgue. Spectators cut headgear strands of hair, tore trousers into strips, and divided cartridges among posse members, turning the scene into a grisly souvenir hunt.
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Spokane
Wash
Tracy
Davenport
Desperado
Posse
Wealthy Caldwell relative leaves modest bequest in Paris will
Margaret A. Bergen longtime maid and nurse to the Caldwell family died in Paris. She left 14000 of her 19000 savings to Baroness von Zentwitz and the Marquis Morinville daughters of the Caldwell heirs. Charles Eaton of Stamford and 42 relatives object to probate, arguing the deceased was worth far more and should have left more to kin.
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New York
Margaret A. Bergen
William Shakespeare Caldwell
Richmond
Paris
Baroness von Zentwitz
Marquise Des Montsiers Morinville
Caldwell
Charles Eaton
Stamford
Conn
CZAR AND KAISER VIEW RUSSIAN FLEET ILLUMINATION
In Reval Russia on August 7 Emperor William and the Czar attended a state dinner aboard the Hohenzollern. They then viewed electric illuminations of both fleets aboard the Standart before going to sea aboard the Minin to watch fleet evolutions.
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Reval
Russia
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Standart
Czar
Minin
Hunger and Poverty Among Eastern Galicia Peasants
A Vienna report from eastern Galicia notes dire famine conditions after a special inquiry by the de Neue Freie Presse. It cites average yearly mortality around 50,000, daily wages for laborers from eight to sixteen cents, women's pay from four to eight cents, and peasants subsisting mainly on a water and herb soup with little bread.
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Vienna
Galicia
de Neue Freie Presse
Neue Freie Presse
Papal Delegate to Philippines Still Uncertain
Rome August 7 The appointment remains undecided with only a slight shift toward Monsignor Guidi. Guidi told the Associated Press his nomination has not been officially decided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Philippines
Monsignor Guidi
Mgr. Guidi
Associated Press
Burglars Enter Dixon Brothers Bank Vault
Winnipeg reports burglars forced entry through a two foot brick wall into the Dixon Brothers bank at Maple Creek Northwest Territory and secured $2000. The Aug 7 incident details indicate a bold overnight break in to the vault and theft of cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Bank of Dixon Brothers
Maple Creek
Excursion to Hampton Beach by Odd Fellows a success
Four jumbo cars left Paige street at 7 30 filled with many well known citizens and citizenesses for a day dedicated to friendship love and truth and the pursuit of happiness. Tickets were sold four to a seat and the trip to the New Hampshire coast proceeded under delightful conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Beach
The
Odd Fellows
Paige Street
New Hampshire
President and Mrs Roosevelt Return Home by Sylph
President and Mrs Roosevelt reached home at 7 15 this morning aboard the Sylph from Gardiner's Bay marking the end of their voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Silent Wheels Halt Transit in New Haven Strike
New Haven faces a paralyzed system as the Fair Haven and Westville Railroad strike continues. Only one mail car runs while crowds watch for arbitration news and officials rush to resolve the dispute. Unrest hangs over the city as strikebreakers rumored to be arriving prompt pickets at stations and docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Fairhaven
H. F. Parmelee
Grand Avenue
Centenary Celebration Holds Minot’s Centennial
Minot Me Aug 7 Minot marks 100th birthday with a city wide celebration attended by the Turner band G A R members and hundreds of country folk. A turnout of guests and citizens followed a train arrival parade to the central square. Notable speakers include Senator William P Frye Judge Percival Bonney Crosby S Noyes and B M Fernald. A 70 seat tent served a grand dinner hosted by town ladies with full occupancy.
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Minot
Turner
J.M. Libby
Frank Atwood
William ‘Rounds
Havng
William P. Frye
Percival Bonney
Porttland
Crosby S. Noyes
B. M. Fernald
New Undersea Tele Phone Cable Connects Vineyard Haven
A four mile tele phone cable laid by the tug Western Union of New York links Nobscot Lighthouse and Lamberton Cove near Vineyard Haven and establishes communication with the mainland across Vineyard Sound.
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Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Sound
Western Union of
New York
Nobscot Light House
Lamberton Cove
White Wings Begin Early Run of Big Fleet to Vineyard Haven
Commodore Ledyard dispatched the New York Yacht Club fleet from Newport at 7 30 AM for the second cruise to Vineyard Haven. The 87 mile course from Brenton's Reef lightship to West Chop aims to reach Vineyard Sound before the 2 PM tide turn. Sloops sail first with steam yachts to follow as the fleet heads northwest on a clear morning with a brisk ten knot breeze.
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Newport
R. I
Commodore Ledyard
New York Yacht Club
Vineyard Haven
Brenton’s Reef
Vineyard Sound
Brenton’s
Reef
West Chop
Vineyard
PISCATORIAL SUCCESS OF DR JORDAN IN SAMOA
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford reports 53 distinct fish varieties found in Apia Bay Samoa during South Seas expedition with U S fish commission survey. This first thorough coral reef fish life exploration leaves him elated at the success and discovery of previously unknown species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
South Seas
U. S. Fish Commission
Bay of
Apia
Samoa
Jordan
King Edward Health Bulletin Reports Good Recovery
An official bulletin from London states King Edward traveled to London without fatigue, had a good night, and is in excellent health. The wound is practically healed and another bulletin will be issued Sunday to document how he endured the coronation ceremony.
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London
Edward
Minneapolis Mills Expected to Hit Record Flour Output
According to the Northwestern Miller the Minneapolis flour mills will heat the record for the 1901 2 wheat crop. With an estimate for the next four weeks, mills in the year ending September will have produced 15 600 000 barrels of flour, 300 000 more than in any prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwestern
Osage Chief James Big Heart Wins Election
James Big Heart, on the full-blood ticket, elected principal chief of the Osage Indians for a two year term over Bacon Rind of the progressive ticket. His victory means the proposed allotment of Indian lands will not occur during his tenure.
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Pawnee
Oklahoma
James Big Heart
Bacon Rind
Big Heart
Roosevelts plan to promote Bellamy Storer and others to ambassadorships
Washington dispatch outlines a potential reshuffle in Roosevelt's diplomatic postings. Bellamy Storer of Cincinnati, now minister to Spain, is favored for Berlin ambassador, with Henry L. Wilson and others eyed for Madrid and Madrid or other European posts. An impending White resignation and Hay’s need to keep Hill limit shifts.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Henry White
London
Bellamy Storer
Roosevelt
Ber
Henry L. Wilson
Wilson
State of
Washington
Chile
Europe
South America
Madrid
Storer
Not Many Attend Lowell Irish Benevolent Picnic at Point of Pines
The Lowell Irish Benevolent Society held its annual beach picnic at Point of Pines with smaller turnout than expected. One train carried nine cars to the beach in the morning, a second larger crowd joined in the afternoon, and two return trains were planned for the evening.
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Point of Pines
Lowell Irish Benevolent Society
The
Benevolent Society
John Doherty
A B Youngson arrives to mediate elevated strike
A B Youngson assistant grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrives in New York from Cleveland to mediate between Manhattan Elevated Railroad engineers motormen and officials. Firemen and Charles Wilson also attend as talks begin. Leaders say a strike looms if relief demands are not met.
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New York
A. B. Youngson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
P. M. Arthur
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Charles Wilson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Peoria
Youngson
Arthur
Jencks
Elevated Road
Tragedy in cloudburst drowns families in two towns
A cloudburst at Blossburg near Raton New Mexico drowned Mrs Francesco Domingoquez and three children. A separate report from Terree says a family of husband wife and three children also perished. No bodies recovered despite searches after the wall of water swept through.
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New Mexico
Trinidad
Col
Blossburg
Raton
Francesco Dominguez
Terree
German Tank Steamship Burgermeister Fetersen Floats Off Shore
Philadelphia Aug 7 The German tank steamship Burgermeister Fetersen from Philadelphia to Stockholm which went ashore opposite Chester Pennsylvania yesterday was floated today She was apparently in good condition and seaworthy after the incident
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Philadelphia
Burgermeister Fetersen
Stockholm
Chester
Pension Changes After July 18 Issue
Washington announces pension changes from the July 18 issue with increases for Clarence Florence of Salem and others, listing Edward A. Jeffers of Saugus and Shepherd F. Eaton of Whitman each receiving $8 to $12, and widow Carrie E. Lord of Lynn receiving $8.
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Washington
Clarence Florence
Salem
Edward A. Jeffers
Saugus
Shepherd F. Eaton
Whitman
Spencer W. Gleason
Island Creek
Carrie E. Lord
Lynn
Sailboat Capsizes at Fire Island Inlet
A large sail boat capsized inside the Fire Island inlet this morning. Life savers have gone to her and will report details on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fire Island
City Hall stance blocks suburban water sales and plans
City officials indicate the water board will not sell water to suburban towns despite petitions. A Dracut water rate of 20 dollars per faucet plus a sinking fund for 50 thousand dollars to lay pipes is proposed. The mayor’s veto of 125 dollars for contagious disease hospital plans may be invalid. further action awaits the acting mayor’s return. Health department charges Lowell state for smallpox care. Assessors near tax rate. summer play schools close Friday.
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City Hall
Water Board
Knapp
Health Department
State Board of Charities
Lowell
Marriages in Sackville N B Miss Ora L Smith to Arthur Beharrell
Miss Ora L. Smith eldest daughter of J Ernest Smith and Arthur G Beharrell of Sackville N B were married Tuesday August 5 at 10 30 am at the bridal home on York Street The ceremony was conducted by Rev Gea Steel and Rev Dr Stewart in the decorated drawing room The bride wore white and carried white roses with Miss Lilian Sprague as bridesmaid The couple plan a honeymoon in Ocean Park Maine and will reside in Sackville after August 25 The bride received valuable presents and both families celebrate the match
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Lilian Sprague
St. John
Miss Sprague
Arthur Smith
Mrs. Be
Methodist Church
Negroes Meet Discuss Religious Life At Piedmont Park
Atlanta August 7 second day of the Negro Young People’s Educational and Christian conference drew a large crowd at Piedmont park. Morning sessions centered on the theme the religious life of the race with addresses by Rev. Ernest Lyon Baltimore Rev. George E Morris Morristown New Jersey Rev. A C Garner Washington Rev A L Gains Norfolk Va Rev D C Sanders Charlotte S C and Prof W E Pegues Raleigh North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Negro Young People’s Educational and Christian
Piedmont Park
Ernest Lyon
Baltimore
George E. Morris
Morristown
N. J
A. C. Garner
Washington
A. L. Gains
Norfolk, Va
D. C Sanders
Charlotte, S
W E. Pegues
Raleigh, N. C
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M’intire
Capt
Julliver
Tracy Relics
Czar and Kaiser
Hampton
Home Again
Maine
Senator Frey
Insular Telephone
New York Yachts
Ambassador White
Irish Benevolents’ Day
Beharrell—Smith
Georgia
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