Hoboken Water Front in a Blaze
Fire swept Lackawanna docks Hoboken New Jersey to New York water fronts in a massive blaze. Fireboat aid from New York and Jersey City fought the flames as ferryboats burned and train sheds collapsed with losses near half a million dollars. The Hohacong sank later after sparking a dramatic, rapid blaze that threatened the Hamburg piers and immigration station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
New Jersey
New York
Lloyd
Dukes House
Hoboken
Public Service Corporation
Street Car Operating Company
N. J
Hamburg Docks
Chester Street
Lackwanna
Binghamton
Barclay Street
Hamburg
Jersey City
Trains Diverted to Erie and Penna Stations
Strenuous efforts by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western to move thousands of commuters into New York after destruction of their line stations ferry slips and two ferries. Trains diverted to Erie and Pennsylvania stations in Jersey City with 100 extra trolleys aiding Newark PA station access. Estimated $500 000 loss from the fire. repair work to begin at Hoboken with all available mechanics to restore line capacity within a week.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Lackawanna Railroad
Erie
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
New Jersey
Newark
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lackawanna Road
Hoboken
Lacakawanna Road
Favor Strike Against Bridge Co
Cleveland, Aug. 7 Five of the seven members of the executive board of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers voted for a strike against the American Bridge Company Secretary J J McNamara said the strike hinges on President Frank Buchanan who is in Chicago and expected to arrive in Cleveland by Tuesday He suggested a strike is likely if he backs the vote and noted up to 50000 iron workers could be affected mainly in the eastern states due to grievances at New Haven Conn
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Cleveland
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
American Bridge Company
J. J. McNamara
Frank Buchanan
Chicago
Structural Iron
New Haven
Conn
Heat Comparisons Show Drier Deserts Feel Far Harsher
Charles Frederick Holder notes in The Country Calendar August issue that he found extreme heat more tolerable in dry deserts like Mohave and Yuma than in humid eastern cities such as Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. He recalls Indio near the Mohave where 120 degrees in the shade was endured better than 90 degree humid heat indoors. He cites dry air night cooling and occasional blankets as relief absent in urban heat.
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Charles Frederick Holder
America
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Yuma
Mohave
California
San Antonio
Texas
Indio
India
Desert
Money Phrase in Boodler Trial Sparks Committee Talk
A boodler proclaims his money is not tainted, while the investigating committee doubtingly questions whether he retrieved it dishonestly after learning its source. The chairman counters that they know he started with honest money but presses for implications of actions following that discovery.
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Prominently Cured
A sample bottle offered by Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root promises relief for kidney and bladder issues plus uric acid trouble and back pain. The ad claims quick improvement, includes a free book, and urges sending for samples by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Citizen and Courier
Non-Union Negro Driver Delays Coal Delivery at Teamsters Meet
Philadelphia August 7 delegates at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention faced a disruption when a non union negro coal wagon driver attempted to deliver coal to the Odd Fellows Temple. A delegate sat on a manhole cover arguing the driver could not deliver during sessions. Police ordered the man off the cover and the coal unloaded. Committees later noted the chief engineer promised no further non union deliveries while the union met and urged delegates to favor union affiliated hotels for bars and barber shops. A half hour debate over reporter access ended with approval to admit press.
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D. McCuillum
New York
Chicago
Old Orchard Excursion Delivers $1.50 Round Trip Deal
Boston and Maine Railway runs Aug 10 excursion from Lawrence and Lowell to Old Orchard Beach Maine at a low $1.50 round trip. Special trains depart Lowell 8 15 a m Lawrence 8 40 a m South Lawrence 8 45 a m and return from Old Orchard 5 10 p m. The shore resort offers first class baths and a long sandy beach with ample amusements and seashore dinners.
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Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. R
Maine
Atlantic Coast
Boston & Maine R. A
Lawrence
Lowell
South Lawrence
Portsmouth to Be Famous As Peace Talks Open
Mr Witte arrives in Portsmouth amid crowds as the Russo Japanese peace commission nears a historic three continent negotiations The navy yard prepares a discreet conference and Admiral Mead enforces secrecy while Witte travels from Boston by Bar Harbor express and reaches the Wentworth hotel after an automobile accident without injuries
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Portsmouth
N. H
Utrecht
Campo Formo
Navy Yard
Admiral Mead
Peace Commission
Witte
Boston
Bar Harbor
Hotel Wentworth
Wentworth
Mr. Witte
Peace prospects rise as ports mouth talks near Portsmouth
St. Petersburg Aug 7 The eve of the opening negotiations at Portsmouth brings renewed hope for peace as the nation and government anxiously await a US message. Zemstvo reformers shift from war to peace on humane grounds while the indemnity issue becomes central and Sakhalin drops from debate.
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St. Petersburg
Portsmouth
United States
Japan
Peterhof
Zemstvo
Sakhalin
Mr Witte Calls at Russian Embassy in Magnolia
Magnolia Aug 7 Mr Witte accompanied by Mr Wilenkin the Russian financial agent spent an hour at the Russian embassy located here temporarily The Russian envoy arrived from Boston in an automobile about 5 o clock and after paying respects to Baroness Rosen had a long conference with several members of the embassy He left for Boston about 6 o'clock
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Magnolia
Witte
Wilenkin
Boston
Russians Fortify Amur River Mouth Reported
Tokyo reports Russians fortifying the Amur River mouth with a mixed division sent from Habarovsk to Nicolaitisk to reinforce nearby garrisons. Channels approaching the river have been mined.
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Amur
Tokio
Habalovsk
Nicolaitfsk
Japanese Vessel Rescues 14 Oldham Prize Crew Survivors
On August 7 Tokio reports a Japanese navy ship saved fourteen survivors of the British steamer Oldham's prize crew. Captured by Russians, the Oldham ran aground on Urupp Island, was set afire and abandoned with fourteen marines and two officers left behind. The two officers fled toward Amchatka in a sailboat. their fate remains unknown.
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Tokio
Hds
Oldham
Urupp Island
Amchatka
Russians to Tow Bayan from Port Arthur to Japan
News from Port Arthur reports the former Russian cruiser Bayan will depart under tow for Japan around August 10. The Poltka and Peresviet are set to sail under their own steam within a week.
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Tokio
Port Arthurs
Bayan
Japan
Poltka
Peresviet
Russia Approves Roosevelt Courtesy At Oyster Bay Talks
St. Petersburg reports newspapers approve President Roosevelt for tact and courtesy shown in delicate discussions with the Russian and Japanese peace plenipotentiaries at Oyster Bay on Saturday.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Old Orchard Excursion on Boston & Maine August 10
Inquiry confirms plans to attend Old Orchard via Boston and Maine on August 10. Round trip fare stated as $1.50, with travel details tied to the B and M railroad schedule.
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Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. R
Status of Treaty With Germany Under Trade Talks
Berlin study of our legal restrictions delays a new reciprocity tariff treaty. The State Department has explained limits to Germany, fuller explanations sent, and Germany reviewing. The current commercial treaty can be terminated with three months' notice by either side. The new German tariff law takes effect March 11, with no expected termination before that date. Germany may notify by December 1.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Berlin
3000 Present at Manila Reception
Major General Corbin hosted a dinner for the Taft party with Rear Admiral Enquist of the Russian navy and staff in attendance. Taft toasted the Russian Emperor and Enquist saluted in response as Commissioner Forbes entertained Miss Alice Roosevelt. At 8, three thousand guests gathered for a reception by Governor General Wright at the Mala.
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Manila
Corbin
Enquist
Roosevelt
Taft
Forbes
Alice Roosevelt
Wright
Mala
Noted Officials Welcome Taft and Roosevelt at Manila Reception
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt greeted a crowd including Rear Admiral Enquist and staff as Spanish residents claimed the reception surpassed any in Manila's political history. The event highlighted top officials and prominent citizens meeting with natives in a historic display.
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Ecascanan Palacée
Taft
Miss Roosevelt
Enquist
Manila
Builder Andrew Fletcher dies at 77 in New Jersey home
New York on Aug 7 reports the death of Andrew Fletcher, noted builder of the Fall River line steamers Priscilla and Puritan and Hudson river steamers Mary Powell Albany and New York. He died at his Bernardsville New Jersey country home after arriving in America from Scotland as a boy.
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New York
Andrew Fletcher
Priscilla
Mary Powell
Albany
Bernardsville
N. J
Fletcher
Scotland
Summer Resorts for 1905 Free Booklet From Boston & Maine
The General Passenger Department of the Boston and Maine Railroad offers a free 90 page booklet titled Resorts and Tours. It covers White Mountains New Hampshire seashore resorts along Massachusetts North Shore Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Sunapee Vermont Canada and more. Mail your address to receive this illustrated guide with two colored cover and information on rates hotels and routes.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Mass
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Maire
Massachusetts
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Sunapee
New Hampshie
Vermont
Canada
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
General Passenger Department
Boston & Maine Railre27
Shannon Island cablegram from Fassig reports no Zeigler crew
Baltimore messages quote Dr. Oliver Fassig of the government weather service stating no members of the Zeigler expedition were on Shannon Island as of July 21. The Magdalena expedition ship, aiming to find missing Arctic explorers, reached New York on the 20th and is expected to return to Norway.
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Baltimore
Baltimore News Today
Oliver L. Fassig
Zeigler
Shannon Island
Edinburgh
News
Atlantic
New York
Fassig
Government Weather Bureau
Sanderfjord
Norway
Greenland
Zeiger
Arctic
Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
Medical Experts Offer Aid During Yellow Fever Prevalence
Sir Alfred Jones of the Liverpool school of tropical medicine cabled Mayor Behrman offering the school's services in New Orleans. He proposed sending Major Surgeon Ronald and Dr. Robert Boyce, professors, to assist as needed. Old Orchard trip via Boston & Maine RR set for August 10.
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Liverpool
Alfred Jones
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Behrman
New Orleans
Ronald
Robert Boyce
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Manhattan
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Croker
New Yorker
McClellan
Christopher Street
Penna
Favor Strike Against Bridge CO
Teamsters
Met
Delegate
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Odd Fellows Temple
Boston & Maine
R. R
Depew
Equitable
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Restorine
William E. Eaton
Centre Street
West Roxbury
Warner Medical CO
Boylston St
Bon Marche
Russia
Ftlae
Caspar Whitney
Outing
Charles G. D. Roberts
Red Fox
Charles L. Bull
Francis Metcalfe
Oliver Herford
Ralph D. Paine
Connecticut
Edward Penfield
High Alps
ST. Clair Flats
Great West
Wilson Marshall
the Outing Publishing CO
Fifth Avenue
Deposit
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