Lusitania Wreck Near Newfoundland After Fogbound Swerve
News from St John s Newfoundland reports the Orient steamer Lusitania bound for Montreal from Liverpool wrecked last night off Cape Ballard near Re news after mistaking course in dense fog. Passengers emigrants fought with crew during boat launch. many rescued and others missing or drowned amid heavy seas. Six steamers head to scene. Glencoe to bring survivors to Newfoundland rail.
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St. John’s
N. F
Orient Steamship Navigation Co
McMey
Liverpool
Montreal
Cape Ballard
Cape Race
Renews
Lusitania
Associated Press
St. Johns
Glencoe
St. John
Eee
Lusitania Ashore at Seals Cove Near Cape Race
A Cape Race dispatch reports the steamer Lusitania ashore at Seals Cove twelve miles north of Cape Race. Five hundred passengers aboard are said to be safe. The ship, leased to Elder-Dempster, was to transfer to the Franco-Canadian line Monday. Captain Mc Mey, a trusted Elder-Dempster master, led the voyage with 6 cabins 14 second class and 344 steerage passengers. Bowing Bros. of St John’s to handle arrangements.
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Montreal
P. Q
Star
Cape Race
Lusitania
Seals Cove
Elder-Dempster Steamship Company
McMey
fBlder- Dempster Line
Elder-Dempster
Bowing Bros
St. John’s
Violence Fears in Mattewan Coal Mine Clash
Non union workers at Maritime coal mines were fired on by strikers while attempting to work. Marshals Rufford and Lambert from Charleston are expected to reinforce tonight as tensions rise and a battle is feared between strikers and Federal authorities.
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Mattewan
W. Va
Maritime Coal Mines
Rufford
Supt
Lambert
Maritime Mines
Charleston
Riot in Rochester injures fifty-one as clash erupts
In Rochester New York June 26 a confrontation between police and striking building and street laborers left 51 people injured. About 1000 marchers clashed with 50 Rochester Gas Electric workers in a trench forcing them to shelter in the power house. Police fired over rioters and charged to disperse the mob injuring eleven officers and two and a half strikers. Police say a striker shot triggered the confrontation.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Gas & Electric Company
Kinsey Silk Mill dispute hearing in Paterson
In Paterson New Jersey on June 26 Miss Kate Kinsey testified that strikers annoyed her for continuing to work at Frank and Dugan's silk mill. William Hughes counsel for the strikers told the witness to shut up prompting a contempt ruling and a $10 fine, which he paid before the hearing resumed.
Brain and Brawn through digestion and malt extract
An article extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as the key to strong digestion and clear thinking. It argues digestion governs both body and mind, claims the product nourishes without stimulation, and cites long-standing success and warnings against substitutes.
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Johann Hoff
Outlook Serene As President Plans Summer Absence
Washington June 26 The President and cabinet prepare for a summer absence from Washington with only one more formal cabinet meeting before fall. The President may travel to Canton next week remaining away until September while Mrs. McKinley has recovered enough to travel. Secretary Hay will stay away until fall and will not retire from the cabinet. Hay aims to rest at his New Hampshire summer home and return to lead the state department, especially for the Isthmian canal treaty talks with Great Britain. The cabinet condemns last Saturday’s distressing event at Cleveland and expresses hope for a peaceful summer as major issues in the Philippines Cuba Porto Rico and China move toward resolution. Count Cassini’s arrival in St Petersburg is expected to ease the Russian tariff controversy.
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Washington
D. C
Canton
Cortelyou
White House
Hay
New Hampshire
State Department
Great Britain
Cleveland
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
China
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Congress
Flag received from Marines over Beijing city post flag
Washington reports General Heywood, commandant of Marines, received from a newly arrived Marines committee the American flag hoisted over the Forbidden City in Pekin. The flag, used as a signal to the allies, bears the mark of shot as a post flag.
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Washington
Gen. Heywood
Marines
Forbidden City
Pekin
Sampson and Chadwick Prize Warrants Issued
Washington treasury department issued warrants totaling 3330 for Rear Admiral William T Sampson and 666 for Captain French B Chadwick as their share of prize money decreed by the court of claims.
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Washington
Treasury Department
William T. Sampson
French B. Chadwick
Court of Claims
Atlantic Fleet Movements and Headquarters Change
Washington report notes the Vixen sailing from Gibara to Hampton Roads and the New Orleans reaching Che-Foo. It adds that after June 2 the Atlantic headquarters will be Woods Hall in Massachusetts.
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Washington
Gibara
Hampton Roads
New Orleans
Che-Foo
Atlantic
Woods Hall
Mass
Reading Strikers Grow as More Railway Shopmen Strike
Reading Pennsylvania workers at the railway shops went on strike with thirty additional strikers joining earlier action. Six attempted to return to work but were refused employment, signaling ongoing labor unrest at the Reading shop.
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Reading
Reading Railway
York Strike Off as Union Machinists End Walkout
In York Pennsylvania on June 27 the local union machinists declared the strike over after negotiations and resumed work. The development ends a stoppage that affected local shops and operations.
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York
Panic at Sydney Feared After Anticipated Failures
Halifax reports a Sydney warning that five or six business failures were expected and a small commercial panic is feared. The message, dated June 26, indicates concern over potential economic disruption in Sydney, with authorities awaiting developments.
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Halifax
N. S
Sydney
Fruit farm for sale near Lowell with 14 acres and modern buildings
Pleasant town location near depot and churchs offers a 14 acre fruit farm with nine room house three acres of small fruits a large orchard of winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits prime location on our list priced at $2600 apply to T. H. Elliot 64 Central St
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Lowell
T. H. Elliot
Central St
Admiral Schley Responds To Honorary Membership Letter
Navy hero Winfield Scott Schley thanks Gloucester Naval Command of Spanish War Veterans for honorary membership and refuses a medal, stating nations should honor history over individuals. He recalls sacrifices on the July day near Santiago in 1898 and places country first after God.
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New York
Winfield Scott Schley
State Corps
James S. Long
National Army of
John F. Dwyer
Gloucester
Brooklyn
Col. Long
West Sixty-Eighth Street
Atlantic Avenue
N. Y
Gloucester Naval Command
Santiago
Terrific explosion rocks Somerville drug store
A powerful blast in a Somerville New Jersey drug store leveled the two story building and injured four people including Mr and Mrs Hall R L Day and John Abbott a boy. The fire spread to a neighboring house as flames engulfed the ruins and caused extensive damage.
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New York
Somerville
N. J
Depew sails for Europe to rally reform at polls
New York reports Senator Depew has gone abroad aboard the St. Louis visiting Europe after stating that the anti-Tammany alliance can defeat Tammany if they unite on a strong candidate. He says the key to lasting reform is at the voting booth and it matters not whether the nominee is a Democrat or a Republican.
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New York
Depew
Europe
St. Louis
anti-Tammany Alliance
Tammany
National Saengerfest Opens Second Day in Buffalo
Delightful weather welcomed the second day in Buffalo for the National Saengerfest with attendance surpassing opening day. A highlight of the matinee was a chorus of 4000 children, with soloists Mme Schumann-Heink Mme Blauvelt and Franqoin Davies. The mass chorus performed again at the evening concert as the Brooklyn Saenger band played at the Temple of Music this afternoon.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mme. Schumann- Heink
Mme. Blauvelt
Franqoin Davies
Mass
Brooklyn Saengerband
Temple of Music
Government completes Plum Island purchase in New York
The government bought Plum Island at the eastern end of Long Island from ex mayor Abrams Hewitt for 640 acres at 64,700 dollars. The island is now theirs and work to establish a state reserve and garrison will begin immediately, with an anticipated 1,000,000 dollars to be spent on the project.
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New York
Plum Island
Long Island
Abrams. Hewitt
Aratte Reservation
Garrison
Long Term Lease Filed For Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Albany June 26. A lease of the Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad by Brooklyn Heights Railroad of Brooklyn was filed with the secretary of state. The lease runs from July 1, 1901 to June 20, 2900.
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Albany
N. Y
Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad Company
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company of
Brooklyn
Water Color Brings $23 000 At Auction In New York
The race horse Water Color, owned by Charles Littlefield Jr., was sold at auction for $23,000 in New York on June 26. Sidney Paget and M. L. Haymen were leading bidders before final sale to D. O. Johnson.
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New York
Water Color
Charles Littlefield, Jr
Sidney Paget
M. L. Haymen
D. O. Johnson
Paterson Outrage Casts Light on Canal Gang Probe
Paterson New Jersey six suspects in a Sunday attack on two young women, Dougherty and O'Brien, remain at large as police search the city. One youth, McMahon, 18, is held as a possible tool of the gang but denies guilt. Victims and families stand by their account, while residents fear reprisals as four Dougherty brothers vow vengeance.
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Misses Dougherty
O’brien
Canal Gang
East Side
Young McMahon
McMahon
Recorder Senior
Seventh National Bank Weathered Brief Run In New York
New York reports a potential bank run on the Seventh National Bank was quickly contained. Officers assured customers of solid finances and reserves, with deposits mainly drawn from women and small merchants. About 40 000 to 50 000 dollars were withdrawn in the morning, the bank meeting obligations to the clearing house and depositors expressing confidence.
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New York
Seventh National Bank
Seventh National
Clearing House
E. R. Thomas
Edwin Gould
Frank P. Poor
Marquand & Co
Kimball
Nelson Cromwell
Thomas
The
Lynn Man James T Cowan Dies by Own Action in Hoboken
New York June 26 James T Cowan of Lynn Massachusetts committed death by own action in Hoboken New Jersey by taking poison at the Continental hotel The suicide was found at 10 am Cowan had asked to be called Several letters were found in the room including one to his wife in Nicholson Pennsylvania The dead man's mother resides at Greystone Park Lynn She has been notified His relatives here deny the death is theirs and doubt they knew of any trouble Cowan formerly worked as a foreman at General Electric River Works Lynn left in 1895 due to family trouble Some say family troubles prompted the act
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Laird Bros
Birkenhea
Elder-Dempster Company
Brewing Bros
St. Johns
Glencoe
New Foundland Railway
Sydney
C. B
Lusitania
Rogef
New York
James T. Cowan
Lynn
Mass
Continental
Hoboken
Cowan
Nicholson
Penn
Greystone Park
N. J
River Works
General Electric Company
Lynn Board of Health
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Back Pain Relief, Urinary Health
Mrs. Margaret Lynch of Mead Street testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved severe backache and urinary issues, noting rapid improvement after using the remedy bought at Ellingwood & Co. Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sale agent, price 50c per box, Carter & Sherburne also sell.
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Bright
Margaret Lynch
Mead Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean's
Notice of Will Probate for Luisa L Richardson
Massachusetts probate notice to heirs and interested parties regarding the estate of Luisa L Richardson of Lowell. The court schedules July 16 1901 for examining the will petition by Lafayette Richardson to obtain letters testamentary without bond. Public notice requires weekly newspaper printing for three weeks and mailing notices seven days before the hearing.
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Louisa L. Richardson
Lowell
Lafayette Richardson
Middlesex
Lowell Daily Courier
Cuartes J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Mortgagee's Sale of Chelmsford Lot 25 Interest
Mortgagee Joseph E. Warren announces sale of a Chelmsford lot numbered 25 with buildings on plan 63 of the Co operative Mutual Homestead Company. The sale, for breach of mortgage to John Keats, occurs July 6 1901 at 4 pm on premises, with 200 cash due, balance in ten days. taxes for 1901 unpaid. Chelmsford Mass June 10 1901.
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John Keats
Chelmsford
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Joseph Warren
Middlesex North District
Chemsford
Co-operative Mutual Homestead Company
Joseph E. Warren
Mass
Constitution Cruises Sets Sail For New London Rowing Races
Newport Rhode Island June 26 The Constitution began its maiden cruise this forenoon bound for New London to attend the rowing races. The vessel will return on Friday.
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Newport
R. I
the Constitution
New London
New Flaven and Hartford Railroad Schedule Changes
New York Newflaven Hartford R R announces on and after June 10 trains from Lowell will depart at 7.1 and 6.25 p m for Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and stations. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west. At Concord Junction the Fitchburg line links the 6.25 p m train with the Stoning ton Line for New York City and the south. Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pee Tower Providence and stations at 7.15 a m. Peter Clark general superintendent A C Kendall general passenger agent.
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Lowell
Middlesex’ Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
Woburn
Winchester
Southern Division
Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Amherst
Milford
Wilton
Fort Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
Nashua
Manchester
Concord
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
N. H
Claremont
Claremont Junction
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wells River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burington
St. Albans
St. Johns
Montreal
Central Vermont Line
Quebec
Boston Air Line
Quebec Express
Plymouth
Sherbrooke
wVia
Western Division
Bedford
Wilmington
D. J. Flanders
Gen. Pass
H. C. Taft
Boston and Maine Railway Timetable Change 1901
Extensive late 19th century timetable lists Boston and Maine departures from Re Street Depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Station Lowell with numerous routes to Boston, Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport, Bangor, St John, and other points. Includes Sundays schedules and notes on certain service days and steamship connections.
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Re Street
Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street
Lawrence and Haverhill
A. m
Lawrence
Reading
Western Division
Siem
Mass
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Haverhill
Hampton
North Hampton
York Beach
R. R
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Oxchard
Portland
Lewiston
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St. John
N. B
Halifax
Montreal
Quebec
Undays
Eastport
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
Par Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
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Newfoundland
McNay
Shut
New Jersey
Forbidden City of
Sampson
Naval Intelligence
Admiral Schley Thankful
Brooklyn Command
W. V
Paterson
Passaic
Miss Dougherty Delare
Carter & Sherburne
Massachusetts
Probate Court
James P. Emerson
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
A. W. Brown and
Fellows Alk
Constitution Cruises
Taylor Roofing Co
Humphrey Street
J. F. True & CO
Auburn
Courier
Railroads
Boston & Maine Railroad
Chicago
BOSTO
New Flaven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
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