Steamer Priscilla Cut Down By Powhattan Collision
Newport Rhode Island July 9 Steamer Priscilla of the Fall River line lay in the fog near Brenton's Reef Lightship when the Powhattan struck her bow with no warning. The Priscilla sank deeper as compartments flooded, a Portuguese deckhand killed. Passengers awakened in darkness rescued by tow lines. Powhattan sustained bow damage and docked for repairs.
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Newport
R. I
Pristlla
Fall River Line
New York
Brenton
Reef
Point Judith
Powhattan
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Line
Providence
John Muniz
Steward
A. T. Hudgins
Baltimore
Norfolk
Sound Line
Priscilla
Hudgins
Beaver Tail
Convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union
Maryland
July Footwear Trade Brings Comfort and Style
July trade in footwear highlights Oxfords by Yan and College Shoes in Tan Grain, priced from 4.00 to 5.00 dollars. Tan Vid Southern Ties offer summer comfort at 3.50 dollars, reflecting a season’s discount as sizes remain.
Steamer Tremont Runs Aground At Warwick Neck
Providence July 9 Steamer Tremont of the Joy line ran ashore on Warwick Neck while sailing Narragansett Bay. After about ninety minutes delay she refloated under her own power and continued to Providence with all 600 passengers unharmed.
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Providence, R. I
Tremont
Joy Line
Narragansett Bay
Warwick Neck
Bills Held Up In City Accounts Committee Session
The accounts committee paused approval of monthly cemetery and mayor bills around 10 am. All other bills passed but two against the pauper department at the city farm by plumber J. D. Danahy were withheld pending the superintendent of public buildings approval, warned earlier that all bills require his consent.
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Barton
Roche
Iall
J. D. Danahy
Superintendent of Public Buildings
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Raspberry Pickers Save Train On Spreading Rails
Eldridge Finkle a 15 year old boy and his 13 year old sister prevented a wreck on the Poughkeepsie and Eastern railway by flagging the locomotive as rails spread near Boston Corners Dutchess county. They waved a red frock delaying the train at about 35 miles per hour, averting a possible slide down an embankment with six cars.
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New York
Boy May Live From Freight Train Accident Near Malden
John Lucey a 13 year old son of Jeremiah Lucey employed in Malden health department fell under freight train wheels after leaping from a passing train near Oak Grove. He survived despite both legs being cut below the knee and was taken to Malden hospital where recovery is expected. Several youths, aged 10 to 15, have recently practiced jumping trains northward and authorities are attempting to stop the habit.
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Malden
John Lucey
Jeremiah Lucey
Oak Grove
Malden Hospital
Lacey
Westward Money Shifts From Chicago to West
Chicago July 9 reports rising demand for funds in the central west and west. Interest rates have risen about 1 percent in two weeks as Chicago ships currency westward at roughly 500000 daily, totaling nearly 4 million to St Paul Minneapolis and St Louis. Banks in New York see rising demand, with western funds ahead of normal seasonal crop movements. The cause remains unexplained, but small banks nationwide are seeking liquidity to accommodate the flow.
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Chicago
Central West
Northwest
St. Paul
Minneapopolis
St. Louis
New York
JABBED IN THE EYE ON BROADWAY IN NY DEATH
James S Mc Donald once a Klondike era figure and real estate dealer died after an altercation on Broadway outside the Rossmore hotel. A smaller assailant struck him with brass knuckles and jabbed an umbrella in his eye. he collapsed and died at the New York hospital.
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New York
James S. Mc Donald
Klondike
Broadway
Rossmore Hotel
McDonald
Farmer Joseph E Haley Takes His Own Life
Biddeford Maine July 9 Joseph E Haley 70 a farmer on the Pool road hanged himself in his barn after long despondency following his wife’s death two years ago He leaves a son Joseph W and a daughter Mrs Samuel G Parker of Turner's Falls Massachusetts.
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Biddeford
Joseph E. Haley
Pool Road
Joseph W
Samuel G. Parker
Turner’s Falls
Mass
Cape Colony Premier Sprigg Leaves Early for Cape Town
London July 9 The early opening of the Cape Colony parliament on August 20 forces Sir John Gordon Sprigg to depart promptly for Cape Town this Saturday. The colonial conference loses his presence and influence as he sails home.
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London
Cape Colony
John Gordon Sprigg
Cape
Cape Town
Tracey Escape Stuns Wash State Pursuit
Bloodhounds trail fugitive Harry Tracey for the fourth time as he slips from Renton near Meadow Point Providence. Deputies chase through Cedar River area and Burroughs boathouse toward Cayenne pepper scented trail, dogs halted by the lake darkness before the escape was completed.
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Seattle
Wash
Harry Tracey
Meadow Point
Tracey
Charles Gerrels
Renton
Cook
Gerrels
Cedar River
Burroughs Boathouse
Tracey Here
Steel roads tests planned in New York city area
A committee of the automobile club of America reported that steel roads will be tested soon. President Schwab of United States Steel will have plates rolled immediately and donate funds to build one mile of road. Locations are to be chosen in downtown heavy trucking districts, general travel streets, and suburban earth foundation sections.
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New York
Automobile Club of America
Steigman
Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Magnificent jewel and plate collection on show in New York
A London despatch notes a grand display for the coronation bazaar stall in New York. J. Pierpont Morgan loaned the finest plate pieces, including Renaissance masterpieces valued in thousands of pounds. A Diana statuette on a stag, lit by clockwork, is among the curios.
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New York
London
The
Tribune
J. Pierpont Morgan
Diana
New York Launch Sets Sail for Southampton in Bold Voyage
In a 38-foot launch named A. A. Low after the mayor's father, Capt. Henry Newman and his 16-year-old son prepare to sail from New York to Southampton England. Nautical men deem the trip daring. navy yard officers say they’d rather face a sea fight than ride aboard. Kerosene powers the voyage, expected to take about 30 days.
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New York
A. A. Low
Henry Newman
New England
Southampton
England
Navy Yard
Atlantic
Cloudburst in Bushkill District Hits Northampton County
A cloudburst in the upper Bushkill district of Northampton county last night caused extensive damage. Telegraph and telephone lines were washed out, hindering details. Farmer Charles Abel and his wife were struck by lightning. Abel died. Bushkill Creek overflow destroyed many grain fields.
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Easton
Upper Bushkill
Northampton County
Charles Abel
Bushkill
Leanders Defeat in Thrilling Henley Races Amid Strong Winds
At Henley on July 9 Americans and Canadians filled the stands as Leander clashes with Third Trinity in Grand Challenge cup heats. The Cambridge crew led by Fawley Court, Dublin’s Irish crew faltered against Cambridge, while the School of Mines dominated the Thames Challenge heat amid rain.
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Henley
Henry White
United States
London
Trinity
Cambridge
C. J. D. Goldie
J. Edwards Moss
W. Dudley Ward
Fawley Court
Argonauts
Berks
Dublin
School of Mines
Thames
Drowned in River John Sheridan Found in Merrimack Lakeview District
The unclothed body of John Sheridan was recovered from the Merrimack river in the Lakeview avenue district this morning. Two passersby Emile Antile and Romeo Miller notified police after locating the body about 20 feet from shore.
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John Sheridan
Merrimack River
Lakeview Avenue
Emile Antile
Lilley Avenue
Romeo Miller
Aiken Avenue
Fred Street
Antile
Tremont and Suffolk Corporation
Judge Hadley resumes duties after vacation in police court
After a two week break Judge Hadley returned to the police court showing improved health and hearing cases. John H Lynch found guilty of drunkenness received a month at the city farm. Walter Corey previously threatened self harm and was charged with drunkenness and remanded to reform school. his mother testified about his behavior and threats while noting he will try again if given chance.
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Hadley
John H. Lynch
City
John
Walter Corey
Boston Conservatory of Music Bankruptcy Petition Clarified
A June 27 bankruptcy filing in Boston named the Boston Conservatory of Music, not the New England Conservatory of Music. Officials state the two institutions are unrelated and the New England Conservatory's finances are sound and its managers affirm stability.
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New England Conservatory
Boston
Boston Conservatory of Music
New England Conservatory of Music
Ayer Estate Lot Sold on Commonwealth Ave Brighton
William Dwyer of the Tremont building sold a 7703 square foot lot on the southerly side of Commonwealth avenue near Harvard avenue in Brighton to Frederick F. Ayer and Jacob Rogers as trustees of the James C. Ayer estate of Lowell. The land, assessed at 1 dollar per square foot, was previously owned by the late Dr. Ira L. Moore and was sold with nearby parcels two years ago by Moore's executors.
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William Dwyer
Tremont
Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Avenue
Brighton
Frederick F. Ayer
Jacob Rogers
James C. Ayer
Lowell
Ira L. Moore
City Approves Funds to Destroy Gypsy Moths
Malden reports both city branches passed an order approving 509 to fund gypsy moth destruction. The money buys 5600 quarts at 10 cents per quart, matching the payment rate previously given to local boys and girls collecting the moths.
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Malden
Gen Grant's Arabian Dead in Beatrice Nebraska
Linden Tree the famed pure bred Arabian stal lion once gifted by the Sultan of Turkey to Gen. Grant and later to Gen. L. W. Colby died from old age in Beatrice Nebraska. He was 30 years old.
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Beatrice
Neb
Turkey
Grant
L. W. Colby
Captain Praises Father John's Medicine for Health Boost
Capt. W. G Braisted of New York endorses Father John's Medicine as a tonic and body builder based on its successful use in his family. He urges those in need to try the remedy for improved health and strength.
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Father John
Capt
W. G Braisted
New York
Police Court Hears Fels Plea on Assault and Drunkenness
Patrick Fels pleaded not guilty in a police court on charges of assault and battery on Bridget Kennedy and drunkenness. Testimonies described his intoxicated state and Kennedy alleged a punch to her eye after he "licked" his wife. Sentences included five months for assault and three months for drunkenness. others paid small fines. Other cases in the same session included probation plus a $10 fine for Joseph Leppe and four months in jail for Jos Gardner.
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Patrick Fels
Bridget Kennedy
Fels
Els
Hadley
Pic'sman
Joseph Leppe
Clifford Choquette
Jos. Gardner
Cyrus Parsons
Chamberlain Leaves Hospital After Carriage Accident
Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary was injured in a carriage crash Monday and left Charing Cross hospital with Mrs Chamberlain. A bulletin states he is progressing satisfactorily but requires absolute quiet at home in Prince's Gardens.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Charing Cross Hospital
King Edward’s condition bulletin at Buckingham Palace
London July 9 bulletin from Buckingham Palace says the King’s progress is un interrupted. He sleeps well and is gaining strength as the wound slowly heals and recovery continues.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Freight handlers strike may end tonight after talks
Chicago July 9 It is hoped the freight handlers strike that has almost paralyzed railroad shipping since Monday will be called off by tonight. State board of arbitration plans prompted a meeting of strikers to appoint committees to visit railroad officials. Committees may reach a compromise as wage views are nearly the same, but they cannot finalize terms. A general union meeting is set for 2 PM this afternoon to consider plans.
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Chicago
State Board of Arbitration
Argentina and Chile sign arbitration and arms convention
Buenos Ayres reports that Argentina and Chile have signed a convention to clarify the objects of their treaties on arbitration and armament limits to avoid future conflicts. Public opinion favors the pact while Argentina pledges neutrality on Pacific coast questions. The agreement states neither country will reduce its naval forces currently afloat.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Chile
Pacific
Heat wave grips Pittsburg with rising deaths and toil
Pittsburg reports temperatures in the nineties with forecasts of thunder storms and cooler weather on Thursday. Six heat deaths and ten serious prostrations since yesterday. most victims are mill workers forced to stop work as conditions remain grave.
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Pittsburg
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