Boston and New York Brave Safe and Sane Fourth
The Fourth of July celebrations in New York and nearby, led by civic officials and associations, featured a centennial city hall ceremony with Mayor Gaynor speaking, a luncheon in New York with Arthur Valois and Mrs Valois, and a Garibaldi tribute around Washington Square. Floral emblems marked Lafayette’s tomb in Picapus cemetery as delegates from the American Revolution and consular representatives attended.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Hanson Cleveland Coxe
New York Society of Sons of the American Revolution
Lafayette
Picapus
Arthur F. Valois
United States
Valois
New York
City Hall
Mayer Gaynor
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Washington Square
Interior Secretary Rallinger Speakers at Aberdeen Fourth
Former Secretary of the Interior Richard A. Rallinger delivered the Aberdeen July Fourth oration urging adherence to republican founders' doctrines. He warned of rising federal arbitrariness and the curtailment of individual rights, noting restraints on legal rights by federal agents and bureaucratic officials amid cabals against citizens.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Richard A. Rallinger
Founders of the Republic
Cratic
Hohenzollern and German Fleet Honor American Fourth
In Kiel July 4 the imperial yacht Hohenzollern and German battleships dressed with the stars and stripes. The fleets fired a 21-gun salute at noon. American Commander Coontz and staff were hosted at lunch by Prince Henry of Prussia and the princess. The emperor sent greetings to American officers later.
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Kiel
Germany
Hohenzollern
Coontz
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Americans Attend Dorchester House Fourth of July Reception
London July 4 The Fourth of July reception at Dorchester House by Ambassador and Mrs Reid drew a larger crowd than usual as many Americans who came to attend the coronation remain in London. The ambassadors hosts stood atop the grand staircase for two hours greeting guests while buffet tents lined the lawns and terraces for refreshments.
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London
Dorchester House
Explosion injures woman and shatters glass in Ogden theater
A boy dropped a lit torch into a box of cannon crackers in Ogden Utah. An unknown woman was struck in the right eye by flying wood from the blast. The explosion wrecked plate glass in the theater lobby near a news stand. Several others narrowly escaped injury.
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Ogden
Utah
Safe and sane Independence Day observed in capital
Washington marked the third national capital Independence Day with no deaths or injuries. Morning patriotic exercises at the district building and park band concerts drew crowds of children across city playgrounds. Kansas City, Missouri adopted a sane Fourth banning fireworks and noise makers, while Kansas City, Kansas kept the old style Fourth with several accidents and a dying baby frightened by a cannon cracker.
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Washington
Kansas City
Kan
Salt Lake celebrates crackerless Fourth inventor of safe
Salt Lake City marked the crackerless Fourth with a safe and sane celebration. The event claimed a complete lack of accidents and logistics ran smoothly. The day saw a high of 90 and a low of 59 as residents enjoyed the holiday without incidents.
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Salt Lake City
Baltimore Safe and Sane Fourth of July Pageant
Baltimore on July 4 featured a historical pageant as the centerpiece of civic celebrations. A fine parade culminated with the presentation of the Keys to the city to Lord Baltimore and Mistress Martel Brent, portrayed by Sheriff John J. Vianson and Miss Catherine Self, followed by a land parade.
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Baltimore
Lord Baltimore
Martel Brent
John J. Vianson
Catherine Self
Fire explosion at Bernard icehouse causes $56,000 loss
July 4 in Bernard Iowa an explosion at a large icehouse caused extensive fire damage. The incident reports estimate losses at 56000 with authorities investigating the cause. Fire crews contained the blaze after spreading to nearby structures.
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Bernard
Iowa
Boston Unperturbed July Fourth Celebration Debut
Boston officials report a calmer Fourth of July event with orderly crowds and no major incidents observed. Police and city agencies credited coordinated planning and public safety measures for a peaceful observance.
Tennessy’s One Storeful of Saving Opportunities
Inventory at tennessy s announces dramatic reductions across departments with deeply marked prices on skirts coats petticoats and underwear. Women s coats 4.95, missy and children s coats a quarter off, daywear fabrics and summer garments offered in classic patterns and colors. indexed items include skirts coats and knit undergarments with specific sale prices and milepost examples.
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Tennessy's
Cyiza
Panama
Copenhagen
Roxbury Leads In Festivities With Harvard Speaker
Roxbury's celebration led the day's events as President Emeritus Charles J. Eliot of Harvard spoke in Faneuil Hall, delivering remarks that complemented the festive mood and highlighted regional pride.
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Ing
Roxbury
Charles J. Eliot
Harvard
Faneuil Hall
Sane and Safe Fourth of July Parade in St Paul
Governor Eberhard and Mayor Keller led about 5 000 youngsters through St Paul streets to Harriet Island park for the Commercial club's annual sane and safe Fourth of July celebration. The event featured a large band and a parade ending at the Mississippi river park.
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St. Paul, Minn
Eberhard
Keller
Harriet Island City Park
Mississippi River
Commercial Club
Cleveland Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Display
A daytime parade and evening public fireworks marked Cleveland's Fourth of July celebration with festive activity across the city. Local residents enjoyed the events as part of the national holiday observance.
Des Moines Fireworks Injuries Darken Fourth Celebration
Des Moines reports indicate 15 people injured by fireworks amid a “safe and sane” Fourth. Samuel Swanson, 40, may be blinded by a premature firecracker blast. B J Nichols, a prominent citizen, lost two fingers from a cannon cracker. Toledo saw one minor accident as William Henderson, 18, shot his finger with a rifle.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Samuel Swanson
B. J. Nichols
Toledo
Ohio
William Henderson
Flags Everywhere as Americans Celebrate at Rome Exhibition
In Rome on July 4 many American flags fluttered around the American pavilion at the international exhibition. Monsignor Kennedy, rector of the American college in Rome, hosted a dinner for about 200 students and prelates joining the event.
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Rome
Monsignor Kennedy
American College In
Manila July celebration marks fine weather and turnout
A July celebration in Manila commemorates ideal weather and public exercises. An estimated fifty thousand residents attended alongside American participants, contributing to Independence day activities. One person reportedly took part in the event.
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Manila
Fourth of July crowds in Philadelphia report fewer accidents
In Philadelphia on Independence Day, a safe and sane campaign prevailed yet numerous minor mishaps occurred overnight and into today, though totals were markedly lower than in previous years.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland Fourth Quiet as Fireworks Fail to Ignite
In Cleveland on Independence Day, July 4, authorities report no fireworks, toy pistols, or firearms were discharged. No incidents or injuries were recorded as residents observed a subdued celebration.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Death of long distance walker struck by lightning
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the death of Fred Nelieén hauser a long distance walker struck and killed by lightning while herding sheep in the Long Pine country east of Ekalaka Miles City July 4 His mother's address listed as Baltimore on his person and a marriage certificate found but his wife’s address could not be confirmed.
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Standard
Miles City
Fred Nelieénhauser
Long Pine
Ekalaka
Baltimore
Boarding as a small income option in households
Some make a business of taking boarders, others supplement the family income by boarding one or two persons. Whichever the case, the wants are equally efficient.
New York Celebrates Fourth Under Safe and Sane Rules
Fireworks are banned but two deaths occur along with 85 accidents and 25 fires despite the crackdown. A two year old girl is fatally burned when cloth catches fire from a firecracker and an unidentified celebrator shoots an 11 year old boy. The city opts for parades speeches and flag raisings with a parks fireworks finale.
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New York
City to open Third Avenue via Tobel property dispute
Lewistown July 4. City Attorney Belden filed condemnation proceedings over the Third avenue opening through R. Von Tobel’s residence property by the city hall. The city previously claimed title but was defeated by von Tobel in prior courts.
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Standard
Lewistown
R. von Tobel
Third Avenue
von Tobel
City Hall
Belden
Manhunt for Sam Robinson After City Shooting
Miles City reports police probing a shooting that wounded Tut Cameron in the arm last night. A colored man named Sam Robinson is the assumed assailant, as officers search the area for clues and potential witnesses.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Sam Rtobinson
Tut
Cameron
Robinson Fire Fight Sparks Shooting at Gathered Crowd
A confrontation erupted when Robinson and a group of Black individuals gathered in a house leading to a shooting by Robinson. Police are investigating the incident and no injuries are reported at this time.
Geologist Dr Albert Peale Arrives to Collect Fossil Plants
Lewistown reports Dr Albert C Peale, longtime National Museum geologist, has arrived to gather fossil plant specimens in the Murselshell Fork region. G L Wait from the high school faculty will assist in the expedition.
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Standard
Lewistown
Albert C. Peale
National Museum
Washington
Murselshell Frof
G. L. Wait
Lewistown Brick and Tile Plant Begins Full Trial
The Lewistown Brick and Tile company plant, built by local capitalists, underwent a thorough trial this week and its massive machinery operated perfectly. The plant will be run on orders and provide employment to a substantial workforce from the outset.
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Lewistown
Lewistown Brick and Tile Company
Lewistown Adopts Auto Muffler Ordinance Amid Fines
Lewistown city council passed an ordinance to prohibit excessive vehicle noise by requiring mufflers and fines up to 25 dollars. The measure aims to curb disturbances in the city limits and enforce muffler standards for passing autos.
New Castle Fire Destroys Business District
A July 4 fire in New Castle Nebraska nearly annihilated the business district with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The blaze is thought to have started from a firecracker.
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New Castle
Neb
George Nelson Advances in Meet Before Spectators
In New York on July 4 a crowd watches as George Nelson, age 22, performs a notable athletic display. The event unfolds with several onlookers surrounding the arena as Nelson demonstrates his skill and stamina before the gathered spectators.
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New York
George Nelson
Local rider killed on amusement park ride
A motorcyclist, aged years old, was instantly killed today when his bike sped over the top of an inclined track at a local amusement park. Nelson's neck was broken.
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Nelson
Big Fire Destroys North Public Square Blocks at Princeton
Princeton Mo July 4 A blaze of unknown origin swept three business blocks including the entire north side of the public square. The fire began in an upper floor of a hardware store and caused an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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Princeton
Public Square
Fire wipes Braggs business district including post office
Fort Smith Arkansas reports a large fire destroying Braggs Oklahoma business district about 68 miles west, with the post office among the buildings gone. Separately a fire brigade for Port Tampa Florida is said to be organized by Maggie Harris, claimed as the first woman to form a fire department in the United States, drilling about 40 men under her father’s methods.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Braggs
Okla
Here
Port Tampa
Fla
Tampa
Maggie Harris
United States
Thackeray Shrine in London Linked to Walpole House
From the London Chronicle, a note that Walpole house on Chiswick hall could be a prime Thackeray pilgrimage site. It recalls his time as a nervous short-sighted boy placed at school with Dr Turner, a residence that shaped his early years.
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The
London Chronicle
Thackeray
London
Walpole
Chiswick Hall
Dr. Turner
Mystery of Walpole House Ties to Miss Pinkerton's Academy
Reading from an old piece, the article links Walpole House to Miss Pinkerton's academy and Becky Sharp events. It notes Thackeray borrowed details for Miss Pinkerton from other houses, while Walpole House remains the basis. The building’s history includes Dante OConnell dining there and the Duchess of Cleveland possibly dying there.
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Mr. Pickwick
Dickens
Walpole House
Miss Pinkerton
Academy
Becky Sharp
Lloyd Sanders
Chiswick
Thackeray
Dante O'Connell
Charles II
Duchess of Cleveland
Beavers for a Lifetime Then a Long Sip of Life
In Pittsfield Berkshire hills a tale recalls Bill Brown a drinker seen as a town character. He bought a fine beaver hat from hatsmith Mr Smith claiming it would last a lifetime. After a drunken spree he returned with a shabby hat and quarreled that the beaver should have lasted his life. Smith retorted that it would have if he had died when he ought to.
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Pittsfield
Berkshire Hills
New England
Bill Brown
Mr. Smith
Bill
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