Seven-Masted Lawson Launch At Fore River
Boston July 10 The first seven masted schooner and largest sailing ship afloat, the Thomas W Lawson, was launched at Fore River Ship & Engine. Miss Helen Watson christened the steel seven master, which weighs 2500 tons, measures 403 feet long, and draws 26½ feet. Captain Arthur Crowley will command. the project is led by Captain John G Crowley and financed by Thomas W Lawson.
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Boston
Fore River Ship & Engine Company
Thomas W. Lawson
Helen Watson
Wellesley
Lawson
Jawson
Arthur L. Crowley
George W. Wells
Sevenmaster
Crowley
John G. Crowley
Copper King
Mr. Lawson
Lawson's keel laid for steamship with coal trade role
Tons of steel and a toggle plated hull shape the Lawson ship to carry about a thousand tons of ballast water. The vessel will have four double bottom compartments and can remain afloat if two are breached. Keel laid last November, cost about 250000 dollars, ready for sea in nine months, to operate between northern and southern ports and possibly voyage to the Philippines after testing. Built at Fore River, fitting out in six weeks. First voyage from Boston to Philadelphia then south.
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Lawson
Philippine Islands
Fore River
Boston
Philadelphia
King Edward IIIs Cancer Rumors Denied by Medical Journals
In London July 1 authorities state no malignancy was observed during the operation and the King’s constitution is sound. The British Medical Journal and The Lancet refute cancer rumors, noting rapid health improvement and a full recovery of strength and appetite.
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London
Edward
British Medical Journal
Surrender of Tien-Tsin Reported From Pekin
Paris reports from Pekin dated July 9 say the administration of Tien-Tsin will surrender to the Chinese very soon. France has supported the move for months, the delay due to Chi-Li province disturbances. London notes Hay’s success in arranging foreign troop withdrawal and credits Hay, while hoping Britain led the settlement.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Pekin
Tien-Tsin
France
Chi-Li
Hay
London
The
Globe
Anglo American club planned for international fellowship
New York reports a new Anglo American club in London with aims to foster international fellowship. The Pilgrims would admit members for public service, literary or artistic achievement, journalism, extensive travel, and frequent Atlantic crossing. The Carlton date hosts American and British leaders to discuss plans.
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New York
London
The
Herald
America
Carlton
Pilgrims
Atlantic
Suspect Arrested in Salem Prisoner Case
Superintendent Lee of the penitentiary received a telegram from Sheriff Thomas Roney of South Tend Washington reporting a prisoner matching the description of Merrill, Convict Tracy's companion, is in jail and asking to send an officer to identify him. Lee will dispatch an officer.
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Salem
Ore
Jy 1
Lee
Thomas Roney
South Tend
Washington
Olan
Merrill
Tracy
Pear Arrives From Alaska Reports Pumice Field Encounter
The schooner Pear reached San Francisco coming from Alaska. Crew say about 400 miles southeast of Unalaska they sailed through a large area of pumice floating on the sea. The pumice encounter occurred on June 28 during the voyage from Nak Alaska.
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San Francisco
Sanak
Alaska
Unalaska
Calamity at Cambria rolling mill mine explodes in Johnstown
Johnstown witnesses a deadly explosion at the Cambria rolling mill mine under Westmont hill at 12 20. Hundreds of miners may be dead with a long list expected. Firemen and officials attempted entry but fumes halted rescue efforts. Initial reports estimate as many as 200 dead. about 150 had been accounted for by evening.
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Johnstown
Cambria Street Company
Westmont Hill
Cambria
Marshall G. Moore
A. G. Prosser
Robinson
Harry Rodgers
William Blanch
John Whitney
John Retallick
John Thomas
William Stibich
Mill Creek
Gompers Comments on United Mine Workers and Coal Strike
In an interview Gompers of the AFL voices support for the United Mine Workers. He notes the Indianapolis convention will decide on a strike fund and a possible general strike of soft coal miners, but expects focus to stay on the anthracite strike and expresses strong solidarity with the miners.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
United States
Tracy Contacted Johnson Home by Escapee Tracy
Kent Washington July 10 Harry Tracy the escaped convict visited the home of D H Johnson two miles southeast of town on Wednesday night He was armed with a new revolver and his Winchester and had ample ammunition and provisions Tracy forced Johnson to go to Tacoma to buy the revolver and ammunition He threatened to exterminate Johnsons family if he did not comply or showed any sign of treachery Johnson was frightened and did not inform officers until Tracy had left He remained near the Johnson home while officers were away and appeared anxious for a possible visit from the authorities He forced Mrs Johnson to cook provisions for a week.
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Kent
Wash
Harry Tracy
D. H. Johnson
Tracy
Johnson
Tacoma
Massachusetts Contracting Wins Henderson's Point Job
Rear Admiral Endicott awarded the contract to Massachusetts Contracting Company of Boston to remove 350 feet of Henderson's Point in Portsmouth harbor New Hampshire for 749000 dollars the lowest bid. The removal aims to clear navigation obstacles so battleships can reach the navy yard.
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Washington
Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Massachusetts Contracting Company
Boston
Henderson's Point
Portsmouth Harbor
N. H
Henderson’s Point
Navy Yard
Baseball results from yesterday's National and American leagues
National League games see Pittsburgh at New York 1 to 3, Chicago 4 to 0 over Philadelphia, Cincinnati 3, Boston 0, St. Louis and Brooklyn 2 each in ten innings. American League reports Boston 3 over Philadelphia 1, Cleveland 2 over Detroit 0, Washington 7 over Baltimore 3. New England League scores Fall River 4 over Manchester 0, Lowell 6 over Haverhill 1, Lawrence 7 over Nashua, Dover 4 over Concord 17.
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National League
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Darlin
Cleveland
Detroit
Clevelann
Washington
Baltimore
Fall River
Manchester
Lowell
Haverhill
Lawrence
Nashnall
Dover
Concord
Bridge venture forms in St Louis to span Mississippi
A new corporation of St Louis and eastern capitalists plans a Mississippi river bridge plus riverfront terminals an elevated road to the world’s fair site and a central depot. Initial outlay cited at 10 million dollars with up to 5 million more for extensions. Incorporators include D C Van Blarcom Edward F Colton W W H P Dedridge Mayor M M Stevens and T C Doremus. Doremus says not tied to other rail interests. New York capitalists reportedly join local founders in backing the project.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
D. C. van Blarcom
National Bank of Commerce
Edward F. Colton
American Steel Foundry Company
W. W H. Pdedridge
The
Terminal Association
M. M. Stevens
Fisherman's Luck
A Hampton man finds a young deer exhausted offshore and drives it to shore after a long swim. He nets the animal from the water and transfers it to his boat before bringing it to land.
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Exeter
Warren Mace
Hampton
Hampton Coast
Mace
Vast Grasshoppers Sweep Webster Farm in New Hampshire
In Franklin New Hampshire a bumper grasshopper crop at the Webster place near two miles from town is expected to outdo 1899 when 523 bushels were harvested. A Boston visitor, C H Taylor, left his coat on a grass pile while helping rake hay and returned to find it eaten to shreds by the hoppers. Burleigh notes larger numbers this year and uses a horse powered catcher as harvesting begins.
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Franklin
N. H L
Webster Place
Nlate
A. T. Burleigh
C. H. Taylor
Boston
Burleigh
Storm Zeal of Yesterday Ravages Newmarket and Europe
A recent storm caused widespread damage across the continent. Newmarket and other towns faced havoc as rail lines and stations suffered. Lightning-set fires destroyed Berne railway station and some tourists in the Alps are feared dead. Crops also suffered heavy losses.
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London
Newmarket
Berne
Switzerland
Alps
Miners Strike Outlook Highlighted by Gompera Statement
President Gompera comments on the great strike's outcome from Denver, Colorado, dated July 10, outlining expectations for the miners' prospects in the union dispute.
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Gompera
Denver
Cal
Heatwave grips Italy with high temperatures and deaths
Intense heat sweeps across Italy with record temperatures in major cities. Reports indicate sunstroke deaths as the country endures prolonged heat, affecting daily life and public health.
Dover Races Postponed After Heavy Track Conditions
The third day of trotting events at Granite State Park in Dover was postponed to tomorrow due to a heavy track condition caused by rain.
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Dover
Granite State Park
BAIL SET IN JEWELRY THEFT CHARGE IN PHILADELPHIA
Mrs Aline Ellis O Malley wife of a local resident and William J Hearin of New York held to bail of 1200 for trial on stealing jewelry valued over 1000 from Dr Joseph O Malley. Hearin released tonight. O Malley released earlier. Husband treated at St Agnes hospital after poison case linkage noted.
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Philadelphia
Aline Ellis O'Malley
Austin O'Malley
South Bex
Ind
William J. Hearin
New York
Joseph O'Malley
Hearin
Return Card System Considered by Four Post Office Aides
Washington July 10 The commission of four assistant postmaster generals appointed by Postmaster General Payne to study a return card system has concluded its deliberations and will report favoring the plan It proposes two test methods one via city return postage card business handled by a corporation and the other direct dealings between the government and firms sending the cards Each plan to be tested in six cities to evaluate results Business houses pushing the experiment Payne unsure of authority to proceed making early action uncertain
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Washington
Payne
Lynn's Unwelcome Visitors
Brown tail moths swarm Lynn Massachusetts causing storefront windows to be plastered with pests. Clerks are forced to work killing the invaders as the insects cling to business buildings and factories across the city.
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Massachusetts
Lynn
Mass
Probate Court Week Ended With Numerous Estates Actions
Probate court proceeding in Rockingham county covering admin grants inventory and account filings for estates including John M. Smith John Fanagan Langley B Brown and Frances F Nowell with multiple administratrices and agents named. Social notices report visits and visits by Miss Ella Kennedy of Lewiston and Charles Woodhouse of Boston at regional power station projects and local social events with the Freewill Baptist lawn party and greetings from Framingham visitors.
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John M. Smith
Portsmouth
Ida M. Smith
John Fanagan
Exeter
Langley B. Brown
Kensington
Frances F. Nowell
Sarah E. Hutchins
Abram Dow
Seabrook
Ann Orr Hally
Helen Orr
Harriet James
Deerfield
Sarah E. Hayes
Newmarket
Ella Kennedy
Lewiston
Amy B. Haskell
Charles Woodhouse
Boston
Kittery and Eliot
Freewill Baptist Church Society
George BR. Alexander
Flushing
Gerrish Island
George H. Gordon
Framingham, Mags
Col
H. B. Scott
Lafayette Frisbee
Where the Piscataqua Begins and Ends
The article notes a 1790 paper by Judge Benjamin Chadbourne that the Piscataqua begins at the Lower Landing near the Hamiltons house. It references a Sagamore Bowles deed to Humphrey Chadbourne reserving Comphegan land between Great Works and Salmon Falls river from Richard Davis house to the river junction.
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Falls River
Benjamin Chadbourne
Lower Landing
Hamilton House
Sagamore Bowles
Humphrey Chadbourne
Comphegan
Great
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