Boston Market Shows Mixed Moves on American Stocks
In Boston dated August 28 1896 the London market mirrors New York with small gains across active issues. Traders cite Harrison’s New York speech and McKinley acceptance letter boosting sentiment while money rates loom. Montana leads local gains as copper stays steady. interest shifts toward higher prices barring rate moves.
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Boston
London
New York
Harrison
McKinley
Manhattan
Western Union
Montana
Derailment of White Mountain express injures many in Concord
A Boston and Maine White Mountain express derailed at Ferry street in Concord after riding over a switch. The train carried 10 heavily loaded cars with G A R veterans from the Weirs reunion. Fireman Fitzpatrick suffered a broken leg and a number of passengers endured serious injuries. Two likely fatalities were feared later tonight among Lonza of Merrimac and Reuben Craig of North Weare.
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Concord
N. H
White Mountain
Boston and Maine Railroad
Ferry Street
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital
Guas
David L. Perkins
Manchester
Mr. Perkins
Weirs
Conecord Division
Buckley
Fitzpatrick
Lonza
Merrimac
Reuben Craig
North Weare
Perkins
Edward F. Hoyt
Express
Geo. H. True
Pullman
Fatal Rockport express wreck at East Somerville switch
A Rockport express inbound to Boston crashed into a freight train on a side track at East Somerville station at 11 15. Engineer William Noyes was mortally injured and likely to die. Fireman R S Tucker suffered severe leg injuries but is expected to survive. An open switch caused the disaster, with signals questioned and heavy damage across both tracks. Passengers and crew evacuated to Massachusetts General Hospital as rescue efforts continued.
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Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
East Somerville
Rockport
William Noyes
R. 5
Tucker
Lynn
Noyes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lincoln Street
Somerville
Pleasantvale
Robert Caldwell
Express
Boston and
Maine Road
Rockport Express
Holt
Perkins
Perkins Street
Medford Turnpike
Mary O’connor
Portland
Miss O'Connor
Budiong Nominated Governor at Boise Republican Convention
At the straight republican convention in Boise City Idaho E Ti Budiong was nominated for Governor The free silverites named Frank Stenenberg fusion candidate also reported In English Ind a boiler explosion at Level Smith killed Engineer Doody and sawyer Samuel Doods with the fireman injured The accident occurred last night
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Boise City
Idaho
E. Ti. Budiong
Free Silverites
Frank Stenenberg
Fusion
Ind
Level & Smith
Doody
Sawyer
Samuel Doods
Manitoba school row goes separate parochial route
Winnipeg August 28 Premier Laurier fails to settle the Manitoba school controversy. Catholics insist only separate parochial schools will be accepted. Also reports London August 28 Dr Thomas Gallagher Irish political prisoner freed from Portland prison under escort. Advertisements offer foot care product and rental rooms in modest tenements.
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Winnipeg
Man
Laurier
Manitoba
London
Thomas Gallagher
Portland Prison
Ontonagon Conflagration Causes Multimillion Loss
In Ontonagon Wisconsin on Tuesday a large fire caused no reported fatalities though several remain unaccounted for. Total loss exceeds 2 million dollars excluding railroad property with 35 million feet of Diamond Match lumber burned. Other parties’ timber about 20 million feet destroyed. Homeless housed at Rockland eleven miles south with trains of provisions and clothing arriving last evening.
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Greenway
Wis
Ontonagon
Diamond Match Company
Rockland
Ontonagon fire in Ontonagon area causes heavy losses
In Ontonagon County near Ontonagon Green Bay dispatch reports no confirmed deaths from the blaze with several injured. Total loss outside railroad property hits 2 million dollars, Diamond Match lumber losses amount to 35 million feet, other parties’ lumber valued at about 20 million feet. Homeless residents receive aid at Rockland, 11 miles away, as trains with provisions and clothing reach the town.
Lamson Air Ship Readies Trial After Successful Ascent
Portland, Aug 27. C H Lamson, inventor of the Lamson air ship, is refining minor details after a successful ascent last Thursday. He plans another trial in the city and believes a lever can keep a pilot elevated as long as needed by adjusting the wings to wind angle. Lamson says the kite or flying machine's possibilities are immense and the right idea for aerial navigation has been found.
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Portland
C. H. Lamson
Lamson Air Ship
Mr. Lamson
Remedy for summer complaint: Fowler's extract promoted
The ad asserts Dr. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry offers the simplest, most effective, and natural cure for all forms of summer complaint, presenting it as the sole remedy on earth. The language emphasizes trust in this specific preparation from Wild Strawberry.
Louisville Municipal Troubles Prompt Guard at Armory
City teeters amid impeachment of the old board of public safety and police demoralization. Col John B Castleman orders infantry and battery guards to report to the Louisville armory for the night. Mayor and new board await court injunction decision before police changes. An order warns captains to close disorderly houses or face dismissal.
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Louisville
Board of Public Safety
John B. Castleman
Louisville Legion
Kentucky State Guard
David Castleman
Board of Safety
Brooklyn Wins Naval Cruiser Derby On Cape Ann Course
The Brooklyn, newest United States Navy cruiser, won the Cape Ann Cape Porpoise trial, finishing the course in 3 hours 52 minutes 38 seconds at an average 21.60 knots and earning a $800000 bonus for its builders Cramp & Sons.
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United States Navy
Brooklyn
Congress
William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Boston Harbor
Thatcher's
New York
Dallas
Associated Press Observatory
Kennebunkport
Edwin Pettingill named as alternate cadet at Annapolis
Maine news reports Edwin D. Pettingill of Portland appointed an alternate cadet at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Also noted are arrests in Saco for fare evasion on an electric car after a chase, plus various local industrial and infrastructure developments across the state.
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Portland
Annapolis Naval Academy
Saco
Marchal Burns
Mershal
Dill & Maxwell
Abbott
Woodstock
Bridgewater Boundary
Malcom & Ross
A. E. Trites
Portland Railroad Company
Stevens Plains Avenue
Houlton Foundry and Machine Company
Houlton
George A. Shea
Hubert A Seely
Houston
Norway
Burnham & Morrill
Casco
F. B. Nichols
Nathaniel T. Palmer
Bath
United States
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