Fourth of July Death Toll Drops but Injuries Rise
The article notes a smaller immediate Fourth of July death toll than last year with 38 fatalities from fireworks amid a broader rise in injuries. It lists weapon-related injury sources led by fireworks and explosives, with Philadelphia as the center of casualties and Chicago and New York also reporting deaths and injuries.
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Chicago
New York
Grand Falls
N. D
Cincinnati
Jersey City
Catskill
N. Y
Elkhart
Ind
Negaunee
Mic
Fall River
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Niagara Falls
Kenosha
Pittsburg
Memphis
South Bend
Newton
Iowa
Wanamie
New Bedford
Springfield
Oswego
Fond du Lac
Wis
Cleveland
New Albany
Clarksville
Ore
Stevens Pat
Fulton
Vincennes
Wilson Looks to Chicago Tour for Meat Inspection Push
Secretary Wilson plans a tour of packing centers starting in Chicago to lecture plant managers and executives on the new meat inspection law. Dr. A. D. Melvin will accompany him as they review plans, seek packer cooperation, and promote United States meat exports under President Roosevelt.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Australia
Argentina
Roosevelt
America
Raids Target French Lick and West Baden Hotels
Sheriff Maris of Orange County raided the French Lick Springs hotel and Deputy Sheriff Jones led officers against the West Baden hotel amid allegations of high stake gambling and permitted participation by women and children.
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Bryan for Oppressed Addresses London Independence Dinner
William Jennings Bryan, fresh from an Orient tour, spoke at the American society’s Independence day dinner at the Motel Cecil in London. He urged Christian nations to spread education and political freedom, invoking Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden. Ambassador Reid joined in good-humored banter as nearly 500 guests praised exile’s patriotism and Bryan outlined a fivefold duty to uplift the world.
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Esdlight
Enforcers of Law Curb Gun Violence Across Cities
Mayor Whitlock advocates restraint as two injuries occur amid gunfire and stray bullets. A nationwide list records locations of deaths and injuries from firearms, highlighting toy pistols and powder injuries and prompting a push to end unnecessary loss of life. The piece also notes Indiana raids on gambling venues and praise for arbitration led by Roosevelt and Bryan.
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Roosevelt
King Howard
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Curved Spines and Eyestrain Highlighted by Dr Gould
Dr George M Gould of Philadelphia argued that nine tents of headaches stem from eye strain and that about 15 000 000 Americans, a fifth of the population, have lateral curvature of the spine from the same cause. He urged properly fitted glasses as the remedy.
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Philadelphia
School News Tidbits From Across The States
Reports show Bloomington schools pride in flower culture while Swedish pupils plant 600000 trees yearly. Washington has 37 county superintendents with ten women. New York City uses 4 000 000 pounds of pads and paper annually. Emerson G Taylor resigns Yale post for literary work. NYC teachers pledge a salary percentage to aid San Francisco. Ohio State to open a high grade Teachers College by 1907. Georgia districts boost local taxes for school funds. Cuba December reports list 3660 teachers with 2256 women and 1404 men. 3452 white and 208 colored. County superintendents to hold teaching certificates. salaries raised 240 yearly. J Pierpont Morgan alumni of Cheshire school in Hartford class of 1850.
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Consumption as a Social Problem in Everybody's Magazine
Eugene Wood argues tuberculosis is a social issue not a purely medical one. He notes hair color and outdoor exposure influence susceptibility, praises lighter climates for blonds, and warns vegetarian diets may raise risk. He calls for addressing living conditions and social gaps to stop the disease.
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Everybody's Magazine
Eugene Wood
von Behring
American Federation of Labor
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Earth’s interior heat from radioactivity, Thwing says
Prof Charles Thwing reports from Western Reserve University that common metals and rocks generate internal heat by radioactivity, sustaining Earth's temperature for millions of years and suggesting the sun’s heat may arise similarly from the same principle within itself.
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Western Reserve University
Tornado hits circus tent in Aurora with fatalities
A severe tornado struck the Ringling Brothers circus in Aurora injuring seven and killing two. The 10,000 spectators fled as the three ring tent collapsed. two victims were identified as Matthew Bury of Aurora and William Cress of Geneva. Elephants were restrained and no animals harmed by debris, while rumors of a loose menagerie spread before repairs allowed an evening show.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
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William Cress
Geneva
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Brothers Reunited After 56 Years Separate Civil War Tale
Miles and John Catler, aged 73 and 63, reunited after half a century apart at C. F. Arnold’s home in Ortho Chicago area. They had fought on opposite Civil War sides and met at Red River battle in 1864 where Miles was captured by John’s regiment. Miles later moved to Texas. John found Miles through Barler Oil Heating Company contact, leading to a long-awaited reunion.
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Texas
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Barler Oil Heating Company
Lock Step Dropped at Joliet Prison Reform
The Illinois State penitentiary at Joliet adopted a military formation for convicts marching from cells marking a major reform under Warden Murphy. The change plus other measures like hair length, no stripes, and a dining hall reflect efforts influenced by Maud Ballington-Booth. similar steps were taken at Chester asylum.
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Murphy
Maud Ballington-Booth
Chester
Chicago Banks Show Gain in State Auditor Report
State Auditor McCullough reports a rise in Chicago bank resources from April 7 to June 19 1906. Thirty nine banks are listed with total resources at 404 087 116 11 and liabilities up 11 755 231 40. Capital stock paid totals 26 350 000 and surplus fund 15 089 618 15.
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McCullough
Illinois Boys Pressed Into British Navy Complain Filed
United States District Attorney Northcutt forwarded papers to Secretary of State Root about Mrs Thos McLaughlin of Auburn alleging her son Joan McLaughlin and nephew James O'Donnell were impressed at Port Townsend Washington into the British navy. Both youths are from Auburn and are reportedly bound for Asia.
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Political appointments in Chicago sent to Senate for confirmation
President Roosevelt sent the Chicago nominations to the Senate for confirmation. John C. Ames becomes collector of customs, William Boldenweck is named subtreasurer, Luman T. Hoy is marshal, Thomas O Shaughnessy appraiser, Edwin W. Sims district attorney, Henry L. Hertz continues as collector of internal revenue, Charles Bent becomes pension agent. The Lorimer Blount faction gains Sims and O Shaughnessy. Boldenweck and Hertz are retained.
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Thief Kills Officer and Bystander Then Escapes in Buggy
In Springfield a desparate thief killed a policeman and a citizen who aided him after being cornered in a Washington street pawn shop. Sergt Fehr was struck. a bystander named Benjamin Lederle died from a gunshot as the thief fled, later leaping into a buggy and disappearing during a chase.
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Peoria School Board 33 Void Ouster Order Issued
Judge Worthington rules previous Peoria school board elections irregular amid defalcation fallout. He issues ouster against eight hold over members: Bailey Keene Mears Wolf Blye Lueder Zeitz McTivaine. Court findings say City Council rights to call elections were ignored under general law and charter.
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Fire devastates Noblett lumber yard amid water shortages
A blaze destroyed the IE J Noblett Company $150000 plant in West Pullman. Poor water pressure and power failures left firefighters unable to contain the inferno, threatening adjacent facilities valued at over $30 million.
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Firemen rescued after furnace blaze at East St. Louis plant
Four firemen were hoisted twenty feet above blistering furnaces at the American Foundry Co plant in East St. Louis to fight a roof fire. The crane operators abandoned their post, leaving the men trapped for about thirty minutes. Fireman Mike Sullivan saved the crew by jumping down and stringing a rope, allowing the others to descend badly blistered. The fire was confined to the roof.
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Mike Sullivan
Yates' Nephew in Prison for Bigamy
William B. Yates of Lyle Washington, nephew of former Illinois governor, pleaded guilty and received a one year prison term for bigamy. Neither wife was present, but both wrote letters seeking leniency as prosecutors pressed for the minimum punishment.
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