Devastating hurricane floods Cape May area and rail disruption
The hurricane pounded the coast from Cape May to Pleasantville with five foot tides washing out roads and rail lines. Homes such as the Phillip J Walsh and structures at Cape May Point suffered damage while Beach Avenue and trolley beds were ruined. Telegraph lines failed and trains remained stalled as crews worked to repair tracks and restore service amid continuing high winds and rising seas.
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Cape May
Qet
South Cape May
Cape Shore
Beach Avenue
St. Peter's Chapel
F Point
East Cape May
Cape May Point
Fewell's Point
Pleasantville
N. J
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
West Jersey
Exciting Experience On Submerged Tracks In New Jersey
Passengers on the Newfield local train bound for Atlantic City faced an anxious delay as tracks in three to four feet of water halted the service near a tower mark. Riders marveled at crossing a sea like surface, while two Philadelphia trains and one from Pittsburgh brought curious travelers to the city.
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Atlantic City
Chelsea
Las Leen
Reading Railroad
Camden and
Arboric
Viearantyile
Werner
Richards
Ventne
Brigantine
Harry T. Finer
Charles Jeffries
William Hayday
Newfield
West Jersey
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
I.A. Swelsert
Reading System
Alert
Gale
Bogart
Eugene Reed
William G. Bartlett
Political campaign quips and a laughing crowd moment
Colonel Charles W Page Bryan recalls a humorous campaign incident in which an unnamed speaker warned that conquering oneself would avert the greatest evil, prompting laughter as he discussed kissing babies during a southern swing with Carter of Montana present in the event.
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Charles W Page Bryan
Peter Breen Rises From Day Laborer to State Treasurer
The story traces Peter Breen’s rise from Leadville day laborer to mine owner and Colorado State Treasurer. It notes his marriage to a Leadville schoolteacher who helped polish his speeches, his fluctuating fortunes, and the colorful clash with convention officials who finally afforded him a chance to speak.
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Peter Breen
Colorado
N. Stevens
Silver Party
Breen
Leadville
Pete’ Breen
Pete Breen
Peter
Guy Peter
Convintion
Herld
Boxing Night in Maspeth and London Highlights
Maspeth saw two strong bouts led by Dick O'Brien versus Dick Moore in a ten round opener, then a brutal twenty round main event where Joe Walcott defeated Scaldy Bill Quinn by stoppage in the seventeenth. London hosted Peter Palmer’s victory over Johnnie Murphy for the bantam title by points. Philadelphia concluded with Charley McKeever outclassing Charley Johnson in six rounds at the Caledonian club.
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Maspeth
L. L
Dick O'Brien
Boston
Dick Moore
St. Paul
Joe Walcott
William Quinn
Scaldy Bill
Pennsylvania
O'Brien
Moore
O’brien
Walcott
Howie Hodgkins
Tommy Connolly
Tim Collins
Charley White
Sam Bolen
Jim Johnson
Scaldy
Joe
London
Peter Palmer
Johnnie Murphy
National Sporting Club
Palmer
Murphy
Philadelphia
Charley McKeever
Charley Johnson
Caledonian Club
Johnson
McKeever
MceKeever
Educational Rally Leads YWCA Sessions Tonight
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts an Educational Rally with music by the entertainment committee. Professor Phillips of the High School will address attendees as Mrs. E. D. Fellows presides and introduces teachers for elementary, advanced, and industrial courses. New names enroll daily. Miss Adama welcomes additions. Three Bible study classes Life of Christ Life of Paul and Sabbath School lessons will be offered to all women. Juniors invited to a reception at 4 o clock in the rooms. Miss Helen Sanderson chairs the Junior association. Miss Abbie Hancock elected delegate to the Harrisburg convention October 2 to 3 5.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Phillips
E. D. Fellows
Misa Adama
Christ
Paul
Helen Sanderson
Abbie Hancock
Harrisburg
Sightseeing in a Harbor Tale of a Warship and Tug
An observer recounts a visit to Aong harbor where a man points out a big warship and a small vessel described as a tug. The dialogue hints at nautical roles and admiration for the vessels as they tour the harbor sights.
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Aong Harbor
Market Slump and Mixed Results Across Exchanges
Heavy trading volume at the New York Stock Exchange showed 163187 shares changing hands as the market opened weak and uneven. Sugar led declines while Tobacco and Rubber preferred stocks rose, with overall losses around 1 to 2 percent as investors awaited the national election and considered discount trends abroad.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Game Commission
Grangers
Manhattan
General Electric
Northwest
Tobacco
William Linn
Ale Len & CQ
Meara
Buffalo Cattle and Hog Prices as Market Stays Strong
Buffalo livestock prices show active beef and hog trading with steady to firm bids. Cattle buyers push for choice steers and stockers while hogs, including market weights, fetch mixed, mid to high three dollar ranges as cattle in Chicago Union Stock Yards report a weak market for common to extra steers.
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New York
F. O. B. Téke
Tate
Northern
E. Wotlat
Devember
Aye
Getober
Wye
Levember
Bhatia
Chicago
Spyatitye
City Extra India
Hama
Armer
Western Steam
City
Western Dairy
Tyultye
Walle
Elgins
Tallac
State
Pennsylvania
Slee House
Wigalie
Buffalo
Union Stock Yards
Western Rangers
Oil Market Brief From Ol City Lacks Quotation Today
A terse market note reports no quotes in Ol City trading today and mentions credit balances. No further details or figures are provided.
His Wife Seeks Divorce as Zerfass Is Jailed
James F. Zerfass of Adams Avenue is in county jail on a serious charge after an arrest at a Gow home near the Delaware and Hudson station. Mrs Zerfass, arraigned on keeping a house of assignment and unlawful conduct, posted $800 bail. His wife to file for divorce. the couple has two children.
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James F. Zerfass
Adams Avenue
Zerfass
Olyphant
George W. Gow
Delaware and Hudson
William Wallace Simrell
New York City
T. E. Reynolds
Leyshon
Constable Jones
Constable Morris
Zerfasa
Gow Place
Father Murphy
Susquehanna County
Noted Republican Mise Meeting to Feature Three Superior Orators
Three better orators than Charles Emory Smith James H Hoyt and D D Woodmansee will speak next Thursday evening at the grand Republican mise meeting in the Frothingham theater. The meeting will be open to all and every voter will find it worth his while to be there.
Northwest and Northland Appointments List Travel Route
The note lists routes between Buffalo and western points including Cleveland Detroit Mackinac Duluth and similar cities. The text implies daytime travel and scheduling details for these connections as part of a travel or transport update.
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Northwest
Northland
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Mackinac
Duluth
Western Points
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Cloucester
Mags
Ioe
Heston
Freeport
L. I
Yuaterday
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Prospect
National
Yerkes
Kentucky
South
Carter
Montana
Bill
Wall Street Review
Oct. U
Chicago Grain Market
den Canier
Tnee
le Ity
Tobacco Co
Bo & Q cc
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Dewars
Lake Hore Epedennees
Hily
Texas
M.Y
Central Lsied
Nor
Pacific
Pacific Mall
I & Read
Southern KR
Texas Pacific
West Union
Chicago Board OF Trade
Derem
S.as
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Dia Bank
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
National Boring & Drilling ‘Co
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton
Savings Bank
Glaga Co
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Co
Aes Nation
Wapeeene Hroop Novelty
Scranton Traction 1
Scranton Axle Works
Scranton Pass
One People's Ct
Pittaton
Charles Emory Smith, James H
The
Grand Republican
Mise
Frothingham
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
WN. Y. Condensed Milk Co
Radeon Street
N. Fk
Pierge
Penn Ave Market
Wyoming Ave
Toc Leader
Snes End
Leader Rice
Wna
Ladiona
Fie
Phiten
Standard Oil AN CO
J Eureka
Wade
FARW
Atlantic Refining CO
Earth
B. F. Keller
Ona
Spalding
Wilkes-Barre
C. M. Florey
Agt
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Wolfs American
Pierre
Johnson, Waverly
Featherstone
Crawford
E.R Parker
Spruce ST
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co
W. Collins
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
Telehone
WM. T. Smith
Eva M. Hetsel
Emissenas
Holsal
Matthews Bros
John I. Phelps
Hebara's
Toledo
John H. Phelps
Glist
Ideal American Trip
Northern Steamship Company
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Pacifc
Portland
Bpokane
Lapayette
Lake Minnetonka
A. Heard
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Avenue
Burden
Phoenix
Juniata Steel
X. L. Steel
Bittenbenders& CO
Scranton, PA
Third National Bank
Gord
Washburn
Crosby
Pacific Coast
St. John’s
New Foundland
England
Ireland
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