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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
5
The article reports extensive forest fires in New England and New York threatening towns from Brooksville to Mount McGregor. Fire Wardens mobilize crews, with 400 men drafted to protect hydro plants and dynamite facilities. Rain expected to ease smoke and flames amid near blackout conditions on rivers and harbors.
Albany reports Adirondack forest fires spreading rapidly amid drought with potential to match 1903 losses. John K. Ward of the State Forest Fish and Game Commission warns of tens of thousands of acres at risk, mainly private lands, as rail lines ignite sparks and hunters' capfires endanger timbered areas.
Severe drought grips the state east of the Alleghenies with water scarce in Wilkesbarre and Pottsville, coal regions shut down, forest fires burning across Cresco Moscow and Tobyhanna, and towns trucking in water at high cost. Western Pennsylvania and nearby states report fires, ruined crops, and disrupted industry as communities pray for rain.
Maine forest fires threaten Greenfield forty miles north of Bangor as a large force combats flames surrounding the town. Ellsworth center and Nicotin area see active blazes with winds easing, while Senator Hale and Chief Justice Emery’s homes near Ellsworth face danger. Crews from Old Town and surrounding towns rush to protect properties.
A major brush fire in Orange and Sullivan Counties endangers a large deer area in Sullivan County near Middletown New York. Rain is needed soon to prevent further wildlife losses and potential hunting season disruption as thousands of sportsmen visit the region annually.
Louis W. Sherman age 70 died instantly after a chair collapse in Smith and McNell's Restaurant. Surgeon Tellenbrand from Hudson Street Hospital says heart disease likely caused the death. Sherman lived at 205 Greenwich Street and left $15 cash and a $50 check from his son Frank in Haith the vana, connected with the Royal Bank of Canada.
The Independence Party State Convention is set for next Thursday at Cooper Union. Leaders target Clarence J. Shearn, Henry A. Powell, and Reubén Robie Lyon as gubernatorial candidates with an entire State ticket likely to be named. A report on Chanler mutiny and party tensions follows, including Graves' open letter responding to Bryan and Roosevelt critiques of Democratic autocracy and Tammany influence.
Welsbach Gas Light officials say outsiders and not company staff are attacking strike breakers. Superintendent Prendergast and Deputy Commissioner Bugher plan to round up the intruders. City guards assigned in uptown districts after sixty arrests and fines. one man jailed for a month.
A vat of varnish exploded at Howe Varnish Works at Norman Avenue and Monitor Street Greenpoint injuring two men including proprietor William Howe of Summit Avenue Mount Vernon. The vat burst spraying scalding varnish on about a dozen workers. Joseph Klymert of Norman Avenue suffered severe wounds. Police and ambulance attended, Howe sent home and Klymert admitted to Williamsburg Hospital.
Editors seek Moving Picture Stories in dramatic humorous or pathetic tones. High prices offered for strong first class matter. Submit engaging scripts or descriptions to the publication for consideration.
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