Fire Engulfs North German Lloyd Docks in Hoboken
A massive blaze at Hoboken docks devastates the North German Lloyd lines. The Saale Bremen Main and Saale crews trapped with hundreds missing as fires sweep three piers, warehouses and ships. Death toll expected near 200 with numerous bodies recovered or unaccounted. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse escapes the flames, while searchers remove bodies and identify victims by clothing and trinkets.
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Main
Saale
Bremen
Mery
Hoboken
New York
Lioyd Steamship Company
Adelen Yestenlag
Niarly
White
Hoenstals
Thla Chy
Moteken
Jersey
Moraue
Corpacs
Steamahin
Gustah Solwel
Liegd Fine
Ie Saat
Jersey City
Lloyd
Ife
Steamship Main
Lloyd Hne
Lloyd Line
Weehawken
North German Lloyd Company
Saal
Els Island
Lloyd Tine
Phownlela
Palmer Campbell
Campbell
Gustav Schwab
North German
Lloyd Steamship Line
Horpiiala
Lloyd Office
Germany
Treen
Phoenicia
Lena Cordis
Henry Cordell
Lom
Southampton
Schwab
Captain Mirew
Bonner
Mirew
Ehipe
Howe
Ola Te
Stewart
Elti
Alps
Erie
Force Juiedne
Sore
Peterman
Hoboken Fire Docks Losses From North German Lloyd Blaze
A Hoboken dock fire at North German Lloyd lines caused extensive damage to ships and piers. Loss estimates reach about 10 million with three docks destroyed. crews and passengers faced heavy casualties and hundreds injured or missing amid ongoing salvage and inquiries.
Penn Wins Dramatic Hudson Boat Race
In a remarkable varsity eight-oared race on the Hudson, Pennsylvania outrowed Wisconsin and Cornell to win by a half length. Cornell weakened near three and a half miles while Georgetown trailed as New York crews struggled.
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Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Cornell
Hudson River
Columba
Georgetown
Death of Admiral Philip at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Rear Admiral John W. Philp died at the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday afternoon from heart disease. His wife was at his side. The funeral will be at the navy yard on Monday at 4 o'clock, then sent by tug to the Pennsylvania railroad for Annapolis, with burial at Arlington on Tuesday.
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New York
John W. Philp
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Philip
Brooktyn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Annapolis
Arlington
Unclear OCR Ship Route Ledger From New York Harbor
Fragmentary OCR item lists ships and ports including New York, Liverpool, Antwerp, and Bremen. Mentions crews or captains with scattered names and destinations, suggesting a shipping schedule or passenger ledger rather than a full narrative.
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New
Traveling salesman from Bridgewater commits suicide at Island Park
Died by hanging at Island Park today in Sunbury. Aged 61, he was a Chicago based traveling salesman representing Averylene Que company of Bridgewater, Va. Found suspended from a tree near a creek, the body was discovered this afternoon near the park.
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Sunbury
Chicago
Averylene Que Company
Biridgewater
Island Park
Fire at Cliffe Race Track Area Claims Two Children
A blaze at the Cliffe race track area in Paterson New Jersey early today destroyed a volume of Wil iam Gilet and killed two children Sally aged five and Etta ages not stated. The incident is under investigation for origin, suspected insectary origin cited.
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Low York
Cliffe Race Track
Paterson
N. J
Sally
Etta
New York Leaders Rally Behind Hill at Democratic Convention
Kansas City dispatch reports former New York Governor Hill summoned by William Jennings Bryan for Lincoln talks. Croker faction leaders push for New York support and a strong vice presidential candidate, with Danforth stating not a candidate but ready to back the party platform. Pennsylvania delegation backs a bi metallic plank, while intraparty discussions focus on Hill’s role and potential committee positions.
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Croker
Eliot Danforth
New York
Hill
Kansas City
D. A. Hil
St. Louis
Albany
Coates Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Mr. Hill
Nebraska
Bryan
Gerald
New Yorker
Chicago
Richard Croker
Crosby
New York City
Senator Murphy
Danforth
Democratic Party
United States
Crocker
Murphy
Judge van Wyck
Jones
Stile
Len
van Wyck
Sulzer
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffy
Robert B. Pattison
David Bf
Colonel Guffy
Weather and Late 19th Century Local Briefs
A morning notice summarizes weather turning warmer with risk notes. It reports a Hoboken fire with multiple deaths and mentions a German minister’s murder by boxers. Various local items touch Northeastern Pennsylvania commerce, religious events, and turnpike traffic while noting industrial world updates and Mt Gretna camp orders.
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Hoboken
Bryan Calle HN
Decola
Pentiaylvania
Financial and Commercel
Mt. Gretna
Various Boom Rumors for Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
Kansas City July 1 The Democratic vice presidential nomination remains open with many names mentioned Some active candidates include Sulger and Towne Others press for Shiveley but he discourages talk and aims for a Senate seat Carter Harrison of Chicago is said to reject a bid while ex Governor Hill generates interest Ex Senator Charman and Governor McMillin receive attention and ex Governor Hill jokes about arriving here with possible nomination status
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Kansas City
Sulger
Towne
Shiveley
Indiana
Ilinois
Charman
McMillin
Henryd
Clayton
National Committee
Alabama
Gorman
Huck Hinrichwen
Hill
Miller Drowns in Delaware River Incident
Jimmes Miller, a traveling person and prominent Merver county wheelman from Trenton, was drowned today in the Delaware River. The accident occurred during a routine outing and involves local riding clubs and authorities continuing investigations.
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Trenton
Jimmes Miller
Merver County
Delaware River
German Minister Murdered as Pekin Bloodshed Sparks War Fears
Reports from Shanghai confirm the killing of Baron Von Ketteler, German minister to Pekin, on June 18. The German legation and six buildings burned, servants slain, and many foreigners feared dead or captured in the capital, fueling hopes of broader conflict.
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London
Shanghai
Shianghai
Baron von Ketteler
Legations
Eapital
Daily
Mallbourne
Che-Foo
Baron von Wetterer
Washington
Hay
United States
Goodnow
Whichell
Pekin
Legation
Yung Lu
Chile
Cliffesources
Seema
Vierruyys
American Casualties From Relief Expedition June 25
A telegraphic bulletin from Washington dated July 1 lists American casualties from the relief expedition. Names approximate include Thomas Thomas born in Conenhagen 15. a married sister in Philadelphia. Benjamin Benson born Mandah Norway 1874. Harry A. Groman born Juth Minnesota 188%. Harry Beverson born Norway 1878. others with ties to Mandalh Chicago and other locations.
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Sewetery Navy
Wieltperterm
Camalties
Thatewain
Thomtan ‘Theorie
Tinianin Benen
I Btumun
Lomb Sivnreon
Winmilol-Thoatewain
Dolswihe
Fet
Mhosedfegyt
Leunibetries Lw
Awcihigy
Thomas Thomas
Conenhagen
Hven
Philadelphia
Benjamin Benson
Mandah
Norway
Mandalh
Harry A. Groman
Juth
Minn
Harry Beverson
Chicago
Four Drown After Boat Capsize in Boston Harbor
A fishing party of four drowned in Boston Harbor when their boat overturned. Names listed include John Cols of Charleston, William Tingwell of Cumtridew, Barry Neel and Walter Loud of Boston, with July as the incident month.
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Roston
John Cols
Charleston
William Tingwell
Cumtridew
Barry Neel
Boston
Walter Loud
Multapan
Weather Forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Pennsylvania
The forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with moderate daytime temperatures on Monday and Tuesday in eastern Pennsylvania. Winds will be light to moderate with overnight lows cooling near the dew point.
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Wasiineten
Daiy 1
Penmaylvania
Fale
Warner
Tre Fay
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North River
Washawken
Ellie Island
Sante
Lfe
Lloyd Company
Konner
Iromen
Agent Schwab
Homes Office
Home Office
Weere
Fineland
Brooklyn
Staten Islami
Disiater
Captain Miron
Calvert Hane
Perntyotis
Columbia Aseebew
Srepessensen
Wolfert
Mr. Croker
Fain
West Sermstein Mustal Bub
Merce
Gee Company
West Scranton
Delaware
Whahington
Nave Department
Cheron
Boston Harbor
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