Indian Steamer Stranded Off Cuttyhunk in Fog
The iron steamer Indian, en route from Philadelphia to Boston, struck Sow and Pigs lodge off Cuttyhunk, Vineyard Sound, in heavy fog. Four passengers were rescued by life-savers, including one woman. Captain Crowell and most of the crew remained aboard as the vessel flooded. recovery chances appear slim unless weather moderates and cargo lightens. A large wrecking force was dispatched from Boston.
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Wood's Hole
Mass
Philadelphia
Boston
Cuttyhunk
Vineyard Sound
Crowell
Through the Ice Drowning of Horses and Men Near Megantic
In Riselow Maine on March 30 reports say eighteen horses owned by Gilblain and Roul lard of Megantic Canada broke through ice while crossing ponds at the Dead Liver headwaters. Twenty-five men fell in but none drowned. Horses and harnesses valued between $3000 and $4400.
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Riselow
Gilblain
Roullard
Megantic
Canada
Dead Liver
Wind Storm Destroys Knoxville Church Roof
Pittsburg reports a fierce wind storm causing widespread damage and injuries in Knoxville. At the Knoxville Presbyterian church about six hundred worshippers were present when a chimney and roof timbers collapsed, trapping others. at least forty injured and five feared dead.
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Knoxville
Pittsburg
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Mrs Lucy Hale Dies in Washington D C
Concord March 29 news of the death of Mrs Lucy Hale widow of John H Hale at her daughter Mrs William E Chandler's home in Washington D C She was born in Somersworth daughter of William and Abigail Lambert and married in Berwick Mo She and her husband moved to Washington when he became a U S senator later lived in Madrid during his service as minister to Spain She kept the Dover homestead but had resided recently with her daughter in Washington and Waterloo.
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Concord
Iacy Hale
John 2. Hale
William E Chandler
Washington, D. C
Hale
Somersworth
William and
Abagail (Ricker) Lambert
Berwick
Dover
United States
Washington
Madrid
Spain
Waliam I. Chandler
Waterloo
Somersworth Authority Clash Delays City Work
Somersworth quarrel over succession pits Ernest S. Foss against Charles J. Nash. Foss claims to stay in office until legally elected, while Nash was chosen by the council and began duty. Foss has refused to relinquish control, keeping crews at work as democratic officials cling to their posts.
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Somersworth
Ernest S. Foss
Charles J. Nash
Foss
Nash
Pretoria returns to New York on fire after Bermuda voyage
The Quebec line steamer Pretoria, outward to Hamilton Bermuda with full cargo and passengers, came back to New York tonight burning. It was escorted by the Noordland, which sailed from Philadelphia for Queenstown and Liverpool and carries Pretoria's passengers.
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New York
Quebec
Pretoria
Hamilton
Bermuda
Noordland
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Liverpool
Arbor Day Proclaimed for April 26 in Concord
At a governor and council meeting on Saturday April 26 Arbor day was named. This year the subordinate grange planting the most trees will win a 200 dollar cash prize offered by the state grange.
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Concord
Demand A Raise In Wages By Rhode Island Sprints
A Rhode Island Mule Sprints association special meeting demands a ten percent wage increase from all yarn and thread manufacturers in the state. Respond by next Saturday. Guthrie Oklahoma reports a $350000 fire destroying the State Capital printing plant, the Hotel Capital, the St James hotel and other buildings, suspected incendiary origin.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
State Capital Printing Plant
Hotel Capital
St. James Hotel
Garfield Accepts Roosevelt Civil Service Post
Washington March 30 James R Garfield son of the late president has accepted the civil service commissioner post offered by President Roosevelt about ten days earlier. Quincy Mass March 30 quarrellmen strike settled by a three year agreement between representatives of employees and employers.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
President Garfield
Roosevelt
Quincy
Mass
Quarrermen
Claremont Eyeing Baseball Team This Season
League race heats up as Claremont pursues a baseball team this season. Moves include personnel shifts with George Magoon heading to Cincinnati next Monday. Dan Ryan of Sporting Life predicts himself at first base for Bridgeport while other players switch clubs and roles.
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Claremont
George Magoon
Mast Rochester
Cincinnati
Peter Gildea
East Rochester
Lawrence
Manchester
Dan Ryan
Sporting Life
Bridgeport
Manchester News
Patsy Sweeney
Amos P. Foster
Keene
Dartmouth
Piogress
Mercersburg
Dan McCarthy
Hanover
Littleton Nine
Dan
Concords
Hayes Wins as Town Moderator in Tight Kittery Vote
The adjourned Kittery town meeting chose Calvin L. Hayes as moderator after a fierce contest fracturing the Mitchell faction. Prince was briefly challenged as moderator before being elected by a large, crowded hall. Both sides campaigned hard since last Monday, but Hayes secured the office in a hotly debated vote.
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Calvin L. T
Prince
Potem
Mitchell
Obituary: Guy Buchanan Dies at Dover At 18
Guy Buchanan aged eighteen years, eight months, and twenty seven days, died Sunday at his parents' home on Lincoln Avenue Dover after spinal meningitis. He had been delirious and was employed for some time at Galloway's pool rooms. He is survived by his father James Buchanan, mother, Ratehic, one brother, and two sisters. Warm friends mourn his sudden death.
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Guy Buchanan
Dover
James Buchanan
Lincoln Avenue
Baswles
Galloway
Housing Boom Spurs Land Purchases on Maplewood Avenue
The passage notes removal of Hell site to land bought by Mr Chett on Maplewood Avenue for immediate occupancy. It mentions the large Jackson field at Christian Shore, bought by a syndicate a year ago, now staked out in house lots with inquiries already seen. Outlook for skilled trades employment is strongest in years across city outskirts.
Harbor Front News Arrivals and Sailings Amid March News
Harbor front notices report arrivals on March 30 including Tug Gettysburg with barge Indian Ridge from Philadelphia and Tug Dudley Pray with barge horn from Perth Amboy. Also listed are coal transfers, barge movements, and schooner Lou in H Cravy at Newport News. Sailings include Steamer Charles EF Mayer with barge Number Nine for March 10.
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Gettysburg
Indian Ridge
Philadelphia
Poland
Burnside
Portsmouth
Fecal
Dudley Pray
Perth Amboy
Boston
Horn
Mathes
York
Ywldeston
Lou
Newport News
Charles EF. Mayer
Hayes elected moderator after town meeting wrangle
A heated debate over closing the ballot ended with the polls declared closed. Calvin Hayes was elected moderator by a vote of 405 to 35k for J. Wolace Mitchell and others, amid tumultuous applause. A conference committee was formed to craft a slate for acclamation. Also noted are coastal shipping movements and freight runs on Sunday.
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Hayes
Mitchell
Prince
James BR. Phitbrick
Benjamin Phillips
Frank Ruse
Teers
A. J. Stimson
J. Wolace Mitchell
Calvin J. Hayes
Calvin EL. Hayes
Receipts Fall Off Prompt Reducing Clerical Force
The internal revenue office in this city will reduce its clerical staff in June due to falling receipts after the war revenue stamp tax was abolished. Receipts have declined since the tax removal, and further drops are expected with the abolition. The liquor tax receipts have also fallen as prohibition enforcement remains strict and taxpayers are returning their taxes.
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Internal Revenue Office
Kittery Town Meeting and Local Notices
Kittery holds town meeting day with contests for town offices. Riverside lodge of Odd Fellows meets tonight. Notices include illness of Mrs Mason, death of Albert Bowden of New Haven, and travel changes for Beane family. Funeral for Catherine Prince held at her daughter’s home with service by Rev Edward Hall. White Lodge Good Templars to host a music program on April 24 at Wentworth hall with Portsmouth and local talent.
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Kittery
Riverside Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Mason
Dame Street
Dr. Luce
Portsmouth
Albert Bowden
New Haven
Conn
Beane
Lakeport
Hannah Beane
Catherine Prince
Philbrook
Edward Hall
Second Christian Church
Portland
Oliver W. Ham
Portsamrouth
White Lodge
Towed to Gloucester for repairs on Parker schooner
The fishing schoonier Charles W. Parker, after being beached at Gloucester following a sinking in the lower harbor, was towed there Sunday from Kattery Point for repairs. Workmen patching the vessel aim to ready her to resume fishing trips.
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Charles W. Parker
Kattery Point
Gloucester
Mass
Glouester
Funeral for George H. Smart Held at Vaughan Street
The funeral of George H. Smart was conducted at two o'clock this afternoon at his Vaughan street home with Rev. George W. Gile of the Baptist church officiating. A large crowd attended. Interment followed at Proprietor's cemetery. Undertaker O. W. team organized the funeral arrangements. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Middle Street Baptist church schedules its monthly meeting next Wednesday afternoon and evening in the chapel.
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George H. Smart
Vaughan Street
George W. Gile
The
Baptist Church
Proprietor’s
O. W. Team
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Middle Street Baptist Church
New baggage room to be built at Boston and Maine station
Work begins today on a new baggage room near the station's west end to service baggage for west-bound trains. The project will also house an American Express office and a conductor’s convenience room for passenger trains.
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Boston and Maine Railroad
American Express
Edna Pearl sinks in Delaware Bay. three drown
The fishing schooner Edna Pearl was sunk by the Norwegian steamer Romadell in Delaware Bay last night. Three of the Edna Pearl crew of eleven were drowned. The Edmund Breese Stock company comes to Music hall Thursday for the rest of the week with strong performances.
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Philadelphia
Edna Pearl
Romadell
Delaware Bay
Edmund Breese Stock Company
Music Hall
Old House at Kittery Point Marked by New Owner
The house at Kittery Point, built by the late Pettiah Fernald in 1798 for his family and his son's, has had the erection date inscribed in large figures on one end by current owner George Wasson, a well known artist.
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Kittery Point
Pettiah Fernald
George Wasson
Building Boom Promises Record Summer Construction
Contractors foresee a city wide surge in building this summer with many long held side gardens and ranities sold for lots. Elwyn street shows cellar walls rising as ex-Alderman Michael Griffin begins three tenement houses at South street and Miller avenue, while the Freeman’s Point tract owned by White Mountain Paper Co. is sold to Joseph.
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Elwyn Street
Michael
Griffin
South Street
Miller Avenue
Freeman's Point
White Mountain Paper Company
Joseph
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