03 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Newport Daily News
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
1
A Newark fire wrecked a mall killing janitor Joseph Hoeneke and his wife and child as police rescued women and children. The blaze driven by wind cut off exits, with many families trapped and the interior gutted. Loss estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.
In Fairfield a safe at the post office was blown open during a fusillade. A burglar fired from a window, striking a clerk multiple times while the town watched. The thief escaped. no booty was recovered from the wreckage.
Rough description notes about 4000 workers in Cleveland striking amid demands and a four hour workday dispute. References to overtime and stoppage by machinists, with unclear sources and garbled OCR text.
Dated June 3 1907 these novel salts and peppers imitate an apple pear and tangerine in color and shape. Besides usefulness they serve as stylish table ornaments and showcase the fruit themed designs among china linen and silver priced from 5c to 20c each.
In Richmond Virginia veterans and dignitaries gathered for the unveiling of the Jefferson Davis statue as part of Confederate commemoration. Governor Swanson and Mayor McCulloch spoke of Southern heritage while Mrs. J A Haynes unveiled the monument amid tribute to Davis and the Confederate cause.
Washington reports detailed naval orders as officers are detached and reassigned to academies and ships including Tennessee, Shubrick, and Alhambra. The dispatch lists engineers, paymasters, and captains transitioning to special duties, with movements spanning Bremerton to Shanghai and New York.
In Washington several Confederate veterans enjoyed a pleasant visit with President Roosevelt. They met various officials and attended cordial calls around the capital, sharing memories and expressing continued regard for the administration.
Walter Remy Dray selected as Yale captain amid team plans for next season. The article notes no world records set and outlines future dates and training focus for the squad.
A garbled Washington dispatch describes a ceremonial presentation to the president regarding an unspecified lands policy. It mentions figures such as Theodore Ransevets and Georgia Mortars, with references to a commission head and a state governor, but the text is largely unreadable.
Monosyllabic feel dominates this fragment but indicates an event in New York involving a combined policy or polity matter on a Monday, with unclear specifics and participants due to damaged OCR. The readable portion suggests a political or civic notice brief with unnamed entities and a date placeholder.
A fragmented historical notice references King Edward, levee issues, and officials amid protests and unclear details. Names such as Victoria and others appear, with scattered phrases about responsibilities, hearings, and investigative notes.
A garbled report describes English comrades striking and Havre seamen opposing the embarcation of emigrants. It mentions efforts to deter ships from ports and a tense scene with authorities, including arrests and confrontations over fishing baskets and emigrant transport.
In early talks no formal agreement reached, with many Longshoremen idle at Hali fat and steamers tied up. Reports describe tension among labor factions and tentative steps by ULALIRAN and allied groups while Tangshan and nearby ports face disrupted cargo flow.
A Chicago area facility reports three workers injured when elevator cables failed during maintenance. The incident prompted emergency response and a review by plant officials. Names and exact locations were not disclosed in the readable text.
The Bee Hive Curtains announces a special sale with a wide array of muslin and lace curtains. Prices range from 49 cents to 8.98 a pair, featuring Swiss muslin, Nottingham lace, and Bobbinet designs. Aimed to surpass previous Newport sales, the event highlights various lengths, patterns, and widths to attract customers.
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