Fourth of July Death Toll Dims Yet Still Harsh
The immediate Fourth of July death roll is smaller than last year but still tragic with 2% dead and 2,789 injured. Fireworks, cannon, fireworks explosives, and toy pistols caused most injuries, center of slaughter in Philadelphia with 711 victims. Chicago ranked second with two children killed and 157 injured. New York reported 65 injuries and two deaths.
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Wilson Talks Inspection Plans for Meat Trade
Secretary Wilson outlines a Chicago visit to inspect packing centers and lecture plant managers on enforcing meat inspection law. Dr. A. D. Melvin accompanies him as they plan meetings with packers to boost cooperation. Wilson predicts a campaign to expand American meat exports and prosperity for U S packers with strong cattle supplies and corn as key assets.
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Raids Hit French Lick and West Baden Hotels in Gambling Crackdown
Sheriff Maris of Orange County and Deputy Jones raided the French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels amid reports that both resorts allowed women and children to gamble at high stakes. The officers executed search warrants to curb alleged gambling activity.
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Bryan for Oppressed at London Independence Day Dinner
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the American society dinner in the Hotel Cecil London on Independence Day, urging that the United States and England bear the mission of spreading education and political freedom. He used Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden as text and argued Christian nations must aid less fortunate lands, not exploit them. Ambassador White law Reid and Bryan bantered over politics as about 500 guests cheered in exile. Mr Kid praised Bryan as a typical American trusted by his countrymen.
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Enemies of Destruction Case Lists Injuries and Fires
A citywide effort led by Mayor Whitlock reduced injuries to two after gunfire and stray bullets caused deaths. The report catalogs numerous locations linked to powder firearm injuries, underscoring the broader danger of toy pistols and related violence. The piece also notes Indiana raids on gambling operations at French Lick Springs and ongoing anti gambling actions statewide led by the attorney general and governor.
Curved Spines and Eyestrain Theory Draws Support
Dr George M Gould of Philadelphia argues nine tenths of headaches come from eye strain and another major effect is stomach disturbances He estimates about 15 000 000 people one fifth of the population suffer curved spine from the same cause He advocates properly fitted glasses as the only remedy.
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Educational notes on schools and teachers across nations
The text surveys global school efforts and personnel. It notes Bloomington Illinois flower culture pride, Sweden teaching children planting 600000 trees yearly, Washington county superintendents ten women, New York City school supplies 4000000 pounds annually, Emerson G. Taylor resigning from Yale to write, New York teachers donating salary percentages, a Teachers College at Ohio State University targeted for 1907, Georgia districts funding state school funds via local taxes, Cuban education reports December 4 showing 3600 teachers with 2200 women and 1404 men, 3452 white and 208 colored, Iowa county superintendents required to hold certificates, salary rise of 240 dollars, and visits to all schools. J Pierpont Morgan is said to be an alumnus of a Cheshire school in Wartford, Conn., with historic Wall Street ties.
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Bryan Advocates Peace and Arbitration In Global Politics
Bryan praises President Roosevelt and King Edward for promoting peace and arbitration. He argues against the idea that prosperity depends on exploiting others, condemning the contempt for labor and the widening gulf between leisure and working classes as harmful to world harmony.
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Consumption as a Social Problem in June Everybody's
Eugene Wood argues the tuberculosis issue is a social problem not a new medical fight. He notes blondes need cloudier sunless climates, links meat avoidance to tb risk, and urges a social remedy addressing living conditions and the gulf between classes to curb the disease.
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Earth Heats From Radioactivity Says Prof Thwing
Prof Charles Thwing of Western Reserve University asserts Earth’s internal temperature arises from radioactive decay in common rocks and minerals. He estimates this self generated heat will keep Earth’s temperature stable for millions of years and suggests solar heat may share the same principle.
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Congressional Allotments And Conferees In Late Session
The Senate and House moved through conference reports on railroad rates meat inspection and pure food bills. Appropriations bills, including general deficiency and public building measures, were advanced with multiple items settled. Adjournment came after a long day of debates, with speeches, votes, and commissions named for site investigations.
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San Francisco shelters planned for 50000 before winter
The city authorities and Red Cross outline plans to shelter about 50,000 people homeless after the fire. Temporary two and four room cottages will be built in parks and squares with better hygiene than tenements. Rent subsidies will apply to the destitute while working men may obtain low-interest loans for permanent homes.
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Chicago Healthful Town Claims Lead In Mortality Rates
United States census figures show Chicago's death rate at 14.01 per thousand, well below other large cities. The Chicago health bulletin notes 12 to 40 percent advantages over St Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Baltimore, and describes Chicago residents as more capable of strenuous life.
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Asphalt Damage Suit Involving Amzi Barber
Amzi L. Barber sues J M Mack and voting trustees for 100000 dollars claiming damage to his reputation from statements in the last annual report accusing him of conspiring to ruin the New York and Bermudez Company prior to the asphalt trust reorganization.
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Trust Standing Fight Keeps Collector From Goods Sale
Judge Ryan in the Circuit Court at St. Louis sustained the claim that a trust cannot collect for goods sold to a voluntary customer. Plumber Joseph E. Walsh admitted buying 240 dollars worth of goods from Oxhill & Swift Manufacturing Company and argued the trust could not demand payment beyond a gambling debt. The court ruled in Walsh's favor.
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Desertions, maps scams, rail inquiry span wide issues
The year saw 8,538 army desertions, 11.07 percent of enlistment, with talk that light beer at exchanges might ease discontent. Warns against bogus Geological Survey map agents selling sheets at $2. The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks data from 845 railroads. Cassatt disclosed stock in steel and rail firms. Supreme Court docket and Roosevelt urge civil service integrity. Census headship names may be published. US Japan trade totals reach 106 million, with exports and imports rising since 1895.
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