Wind storm kills two at Seaver's Island in Portsmouth
A violent wind gust from the west struck Portsmouth shortly before 3 PM, toppling a 150 by 60 foot granite shed at contractor John Pierce’s yard. The wreck killed Mrs. L. M. Mealey and Joel Pearson, injured several others, and damaged naval yard dock machinery. The storm reached York Beach and knocked loose dock piers, with crews salvaging tugs Nevenscott and No. 132.
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Hampton Beach
Seaver
York Beach
Seaver’s Island
John Pierce
New York
Navy Yard
Independence Set to Break Up If No 90-Footer Race Found
Boston reports owner Mr. Lawson will scrap the yacht Independence if a race against Constitution Columbia or another 90 footer is not secured by September 3. The only pending race was Aug 24 at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, which was canceled after neither Constitution nor Columbia could enter.
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Constitution
Columbia
Clapp
Indian Warbor Yacht Club
Newport
Frank B. Jones
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M. Santos-Dumont
Bhiffel Tower
Bois de Boulogne
Jhiffel Tower
St. Cloud
M. Deutsch
M. Dumont
How the Smallpox Spreads in the United States
A historical note states smallpox is widespread across cities and towns, spreading via mail and returning soldiers from the Philippines. It cites San Francisco as a source of regional spread and warns against condemned army tents sold by the government, urging their destruction to prevent disease.
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United States
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Chicago
Washington
Philippines
Santos-Dumont Circles Eiffel Tower Then Crashes Balloon
Paris Aug 8 report details M Santos Dumont attempting to circle the Eiffel tower, succeeding briefly before strong winds drove the aerostat off course. The balloon struck a six story building, collapsed, but Dumont clung to a window bar and was rescued uninjured.
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Yuan Shih Kai to be moved from Shantung to Chili
Cable report from Pekin says Yuan Shih Kai, governor of Shantung, may be transferred to Chili. Li Hung Chang is deemed too infirm to oversee Shantung, and Yuan’s troops would be needed to restore order. Transfer risks renewed disturbances in Shantung while aid plans for missionaries proceed elsewhere.
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Pekin
Sun
Li Hung Chang
Yuan Shih Kai
Shantung
Chili
Capt Brown leads five hour clash with Malvar forces in Batangas
Manila reports Capt Brown of the First United States cavalry with Troops L and M and a company of the 21st infantry fought Malvar’s insurgents in Batangas province for five hours. Two cavalrymen were killed as the enemy evaded capture, dislodged from several positions, and quarters burned. The insurgents fled. no enemy dead were found.
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New Fruit Line Forms Merchant Plan Jamaica to New York Steamers
Kingston Jamaica August 8 influential merchants and fruit growers met to form a company with capital of 200000 to run fruit steamers between Jamaica and American ports not named. The move follows an excess fruit supply crowded by two existing lines trading with the United States and Europe.
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Jamaica
United States
Europe
East Boston hold up ends with arrest of two men
In broad daylight near Brooks and Bremen streets East Boston William Neilon of Maplewood was robbed and knocked unconscious. Special Officer Tryder and Patrolman Ahearn pursued and captured Thomas J. Connolly and Joseph H. Sexton, both charged with robbery. Neilon's gold watch valued at $50 was recovered. Connolly, 30, of Chelsea, and Sexton, 29, of Chelsea, were to be arraigned tomorrow. Neilon detained as a witness.
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Saratoga Street
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Williams Street
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Neison
Brooks
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Machias Sail to Hampton Roads For Central American Mission
Boston Aug 8 The gunboat Machias under Lieutenant Commander Nathan Sargent sails today to Hampton Roads to receive orders to proceed to Colon Panama. The vessel will load coal and supplies and probably ammunition before leaving for Central America. Commander Sargent anticipates not commanding this cruise. Lieutenant Commander McRea now at Washington will relieve him, possibly sending Sargent to Admiral Dewey's general staff.
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Central America
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McRea
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General Board
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Bridge collapse threat halts Boston & Maine express near Ipswich
Ipswich Aug 8 250 passengers on train No 44 led by Conductor John Macdonald escaped a serious wreck when the wooden bridge on the eastern division gave way as the express crossed it. Engineer Thames halted the engine after noticing sway. Passengers will be transferred at Ipswich while the damaged bridge is assessed. A heavy eastbound freight narrowly avoided derailment as crew acted swiftly.
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John Macdonald
Boston & Maine Railroad
Newburyport
Thames
Macdonald
Waldersee Arrives in Hamburg to Warm Welcome
Count von Waldersee, late field marshal of the allied China forces, landed from the steamer Gera amid cheers. General von Wittische welcomed him, and he reviewed the guard of honor before proceeding to the town hall, where the Senate hosted a luncheon in his honor.
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Gera
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Kruger’s mental condition alarms Rotterdam dispatch
A Rotterdam despatch reports Mr. Kruger in a worrying mental state. A nervous disease specialist has been summoned from Berlin by telegraph to assess the situation.
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London
Rotterdam
Kruger
Berlin
Generals Depart As Forces Leave Tien Tsin
Aug 8 reports Gen Vryon commander of French forces departing. A detachment of British troops was sent as a guard of honor to the station. Gen Von Lessel the German commander is slated to depart tomorrow.
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Tien Tsin
Vryon
von Lessel
Grand stand collapse injures forty at Paisley race meet
A grand stand collapsed at a Paisley Scotland race meeting crowding the venue. Forty spectators were injured but there were no fatalities.
White Squadron at Nantucket Prepares for Target Practice
Nantucket August 8 The white squadron under Admiral Higginson engages target practice off Gay Head near No Man's Land. The fleet is due to arrive daily. Ground surveyed near Coskata life saving station finds ample fresh water after wells sunk for encampment. Mayflower light house tender, Captain A P Bartow, repainted buoys and readied facilities for battleships.
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No Race at Springfield Col Raceway Due to Rain Interference
Springfield August 8 rain interfered with the planned 20 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum featuring Walthour and Nelson. The event was halted before start due to weather conditions and no race result was declared.
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Rair
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Peter Jackson Dies in Sydney Area Sanitarium
Peter Jackson a famed Black boxer died July 28 at a private sanitarium near Roma, Sydney, Western Australia, after a short illness from consumption. Born in the United States, he held legions of fans and rose to prominence in the boxing world during the late 19th century.
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To Let Tenements In City At Low Rates
To let in all parts of the city in the best repair and at low prices. Five rooms in Centralville eight dollars per month. Two rooms in Central ville four fifty. Three and four rooms in the Highlands seven and eight dollars per month. Five rooms in Belvidere eight dollars per month. Four large rooms near Northern depot nine dollars per month. Six room cottage in Ayer City eight dollars per month. Apply to T H Elliott, 4 Central street.
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Lowell
Accidental Farm Ailments Prompt Patent Remedy Claim
Distressing farm accidents like cuts stings and sprains are common experts warn. Dr Thomas Electric Oil is advertised as relieving pain instantly and urged as a must have counter to injuries on farms.
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Ad Notice: Courier Readers See Advertisers
A brief notice informs readers that their advertisement appeared in the Courier. It notes exposure to the Courier audience and encourages continued advertising for visibility.
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Shadow Chimes Wins Iroquois hotel stakes at Buffalo drive
After rain delay the Buffalo Driving Club meet resumed at Fort Erie track drawing about six thousand. Shadow Chimes won the 2.24 pacing event with a 2.07% heat record for green pacers, Audubon Boy first heat winner, Cornelia Belle and Onward Silver also strong in heats.
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J. J. Audubon
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Hurley dominates Pan-American bicycle day in Buffalo
Marcus Hurley wins the half mile and mile championships at Pan-American Stadium in Buffalo with solid performance. Ingraham claims the mile handicap as Fred Schade and Thomas Grady place second and third in a race marked by wind and high speeds. Walter Smith improves trials though track records slip under challenging conditions.
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Hurley
Ingraham
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Hoffman
Beam
Brooklyn
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J. T. Ingraham
Schade
W. L. Losee
BE. E. Mettling
Boston
Kings County Wheelmen
Fred Schade
Thomas J. Grady
Chicopee
Pan-American Stadium
Kings County
Zimmerman
Feeters
Albert Zimmerman
M. C. Feeters
Philadelphia
Special Value in Feather Dusters Offered in Lowell
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises clean feather dusters in limited sizes at ten cents and a large 16 inch duster for twenty five cents. The sale runs for a few days from Mer Rimack Street basement.
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Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Contest Between Chandler and Evans Promises Sharp Words
A Concord Patriot note imagines ex Secretary William E Chandler and Captain Bob Evans sparring in close quarters with sharp words, suggesting a lively exchange between the two figures.
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William E. Chandler
Bob” Evans
Concord
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