Cloudburst in Vermont Wrecks Freight Train
A cloudburst at Camel's Hump in Vermont caused a washout that wrecked a Central Vermont freight train near Middlesex. Five crew members including the conductor and engineer were killed. The disaster damaged rails, a bridge, a saw mill, and forest logs, crippling rail and electric service across Bolton to Barre.
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Montpelier
Camel's Hump Mountain
Central Vermont
Middlesex
Montpelier Junction
George Gary
St. Alans
Frank Ferguson
Francis Clark
Richmond
Charles Rounds
St. Albans
H. Patterson
Waterbury
Bolton
Winooski
John Egan
Cabot
Consolidated Electric Company
Bolton Falls
Barre
Central Vermont Railroad
White River Junction
Bellows Falls
Rutland Railroad
Burlington
Reductions in Boys Clothes Offer Odd Lots at Low Prices
Retailers announce deep cuts on boys clothing to reduce surplus. Russian blouse suits for ages 3 to 6 drop from 85 cents to 50 cents, with 25 items offered. Vestee and middy suits in fancy colors, originally 4 to 6 dollars, clear at low prices. Two piece suits in light colors, previously 2.50 to 4 dollars, marked down. Better grade fancy suits also reduced to clear stock while demand remains active.
Chicago Shuffle Ends in Fatal Pool Fight and Escape
In Chicago on June 16 Joseph Haddox, a Black man, was pursued after a brutal clash that left him wounded by gunfire and stabbed. He fled to near Higginbotham's home on Twenty-ninth Street and Michigan Avenue before police found him. Earlier Haddox killed Robert Fulton in a dispute over a pool game.
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Chicago
Joseph Haddox
Harlow N. Higginbotham
Twenty-ninth Street
Michigan Avenue
Haddox
Robert Fulton
Julie Opp Granted Divorce Over Desertion in London
American actress Julie Opp was granted a divorce from actor Robert Lorraine in London on grounds of desertion and misconduct. The case was undefended. Lawyer Frank Hyde testified Lorraine registered at the Rossmore hotel in New York with another woman while Opp performed in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The couple wed in London on November 5, 1897.
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London
Julie Opp
Robert Lorraine
Frank Hyde
New York
Lorraine
Rossmore Hotel
Miss Opp
Bridgeport
Conn
Mob Rule Forces Delay to Electric Car Service in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on June 16 troops occupied streets as cars resumed running at 9 am amid hoodlum pressure. The mob favored halting service and stones greeted electric cars when troops were scarce, with authorities saying only military presence could protect traction company property.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Central Falls
Death on the Boston & Albany tracks identified man
The mutilated body of H C Atwood of Worcester, formerly with the Worcester Telegram, was found on the Boston and Albany tracks in South Framingham. He left home Saturday afternoon about 5, carrying about two dollars and a watch, which were missing when the body was found. police note suspicious pockets and unclear travel reasons.
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South Framingham
Boston & Albany
H.C. Atwood
Worcester
Worcester Telegram
Atwood
Springfield Union
King Edward Illness Delays Aldershot Grand Review
London June 16 King Edward recovering from lumbago after a bill at Aldershot. Rain spoiled the grand review with the Prince of Wales taking salute at the saluting point. Queen Alexandra and royal figures attended amid rain as over 32,000 troops marched past the heir.
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London
Edward
Aldershot
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Queen Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Princess Victoria
Duchess of Connaught
England
Prayers for Rain Amid Drought Hit Dallas Texas
The drought worsens across Southern and Central Texas with crops failing. A light Dallas shower did little to relieve conditions as corn and cotton suffer. Taylor plans a one hour noon pause for prayers for rain. Many livestock are being shipped out to escape the drought's impact.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Taylor
Pension changes announced for May 24 issue
Washington notes list pension adjustments including Samuel C Blaisdell of Merrimacport.$6 increase for Orfinal Samuel C Blaisdell Henry M Converse of Warren gains $10 Henry Cummings of Provincetown receives $12 Restorations and re issues are noted with several names and towns in the June 16 summary from Washington.
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Washington
Orfinal
Samuel C. Blaisdell
Merrimacport
Henry M. Converse
Warren
Henry Cummings
Provincetown
Fire bosses defy order as strikes loom in Scranton region
In Scranton and Wilkesbarre areas nearly 100 fire bosses in Lackawanna mines refused inspections in defiance of strike headquarters orders. Officials warn of gas buildup and explosions as pumps stall. A shooting incident near Duryea involved company police. authorities report conflicting details and Italians celebrating with revolvers, while rail and mining operations face disruption.
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Scranton
Lackawanna
Robinson
Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Wilkesbarre
William .A
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Duryea
Pittston
Lehigh Valley Company
Coal and Iron
Impressive Obsequies For Dr Stephen H King In Lowell
The funeral for Dr. Stephen H. King who died in London June 5 proceeded from Miss Mary Be King’s home at 69 Chestnut Street to Immaculate Conception Church for a 10 am mass. Prominent locals and out-of-town friends attended. the procession included bearers and mourners, with a large choir and special music. Burial followed at St. Patrick’s cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr. Dorgan.
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Stephen H. King
London
England
Mary BE. King
Chestnut Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Dorgan
Lawrence
Fr. McGrath
Philip J. Lee
Dr. King
Mollie Bannigan
Providence
James E. Sullivan
Theresa Oates
James E. Finn
J. J. Finn
Boston
George C. Dempsey
John F. Lennon
James F. Owens
John J. Bannigan
John F. Oates
Henry J. Hoye
Willian P. Lawler
Mr. Haggerty
J. F. Oates
Charlies Lee
Family
Thomas F. McOsker
John H. Riordan
Ned
Margaret
Alice
John McElroy
William King
M. D
Flyer's First Run to New York in 20 Hours
The first of the new Pennsylvania railroad flyers east bound completed the Chicago to New York trip in twenty hours. It arrived at Jersey City at 8.35 a.m. today and ferried passengers to New York City at 8.50, three minutes ahead of schedule. The journey faced no difficulties.
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New York
New Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Jersey City
York City
Colombia Rebels Seek Representation Not Through Coup
General Gabriel Vargas Santos head of Colombia’s Liberal party arrived in New York to discuss progress of the revolution in the Casamere and Panama regions. He urged that Liberals gain proper representation in the Chamber of Deputies while fighting for reforms and education, noting Panama’s strategic impact and foreign support. Santos, 70, has fought since 1854 in 22 battles.
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New York
Gabriel Vargas Santos
Liberal Party of
Colombia
Liberal Party
Facion Soto
Panama
Casamere
San Martin
Magdalena
Atlantic
Cartagena
Baranquilla
Venezuela
Panama Canal
Gen. Santos
Abe Lowenstein Jr Restored After Newark Kidnapping
New York on June 16 Abe Lowenstein Jr a four year old boy abducted from Newark May 24 by a woman in black was returned to his parents. A massive crowd filled the streets to police headquarters and then led a procession to the Lowenstein home. The boy vanished during a circus parade with his brother and was later identified after a find in Paterson.
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New York
Abe Lowenstein, Jr
Newark
Lowenstein
Abe
Paterson
Jump From Brooklyn Bridge Car Man Jumps To River
A young well dressed man about 27 leapt from a Brooklyn bridge car, crying goodbye as Policeman Dorn chased him. The body was not recovered after a long search by police launch.
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New York
Brooklyn
Dorn
Goodby
Final polo cup game postponed by rain in London
The third and decisive match in the American polo cup series was delayed again due to wet weather. No new date has been set for the next contest.
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London
Nearly All Drunks Face Judge Hadley at Police Court
The Saturday and Sunday police court session before Judge Hadley disposed of a drunkenness docket in moments. Notables included Barnie McLaughlin and Thomas Monahan, with fines ranging from two to ten dollars. several cases involved assaults, larceny, and breaking and entering at Spalding park, with multiple defendants ordered jailed or held on bonds as the judge weighed the evidence. The proceedings featured a mix of repeat offenders and new faces, all facing penalties and, in some instances, transfer to other facilities or future court dates.
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Hadley
Barnie McLaughlin
Barnie
Thomas Monahan
John Kineen
Monahan
Kineen
Mary Green
Lowell
Manchester
George H. Orr
Mary
Mary Knight
Harris Carp
D. J. Donahue
James Savage
Charles Abbott
Central Street
Charles
James H. Pearson
John Lunney
Thomas H. Kennedy
Spalding Park
Robert F. Martin
John Shanley
Fred H. Ela
Fred Ela
Lieut. Downey
Martin
Shanley
Coburn
Welch
Catherine Fleming
William
John McCarthy
Charles J. Kearney
State Farm
Susan Waldron
Josephine Cummings
Sherborn
Frank Clark
Arthur Harvey
Michael J. Kelley
Peter Driscoll
Patrick Donnelly
Mary Lajoie
Negotiations on Friars Lands Near Final Accord
Rome reports a near complete success in talks between Judge Taft the Philippines governor and the Vatican over friar lands. Four of five cardinals favor the Governor’s proposals while Cardinal Steinhuber opposes. A dispute looms over how the payment from the United States should be used. The Vatican argues money should go to the Propaganda society.
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Rome
Taft
Philippines
Vatican
Steinhuber
United States
Society of Cardinals
Reckless Shooting in New Mexico Saloon Ends in Death
In Cerrielos New Mexico on June 16 saloon keeper W W Atchison shot and killed James O Meara and wounded William Thayer after a quarrel in Atchison s San Pedro saloon. O Meara, bookkeeper for the Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company, was from New York and his body will be sent home. Atchison, after drinking, brandished a revolver, O Meara took it away, Atchison went home, retrieved a rifle, and fired.
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Cerrielos
N. M
W. W. Atchison
James O'Meara
William Thayer
Atchison
San Pedro
O'Meara
Santa Fe Gold and Copper Mining Company
New York
Cyclone and tidal wave hit Kurrachee port town
A severe cyclone accompanied by a tidal wave swept over Kurrachee the principal port town of Sind province.
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Bombay
Kurrachee
Sinde
City Hall Notes on Hospital Visits and Education Meeting
The committee on contagious hospital meets tonight at 8. The Worcester and Springfield hospital trips will be the chief topic. The committee on education also meets tonight to align with Tuesday council sessions.
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Committee On
Worcester
Springfield
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Vermont
Errimack Clothing CO
City Hall
H. C. Atwood
Ayers
S. H. King
FLYER
Brooklyn Bridge
Father
Gov. Taft
City Hall Notes
Oxfords
O’sullivan Bros. CO
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