Firework deaths and injuries across the nation on July Fourth
Reports from Chicago and other cities tally July Fourth casualties from premature explosions. Total fatalities run lower than last year while injuries soar, with toy pistols and fireworks causing many wounds. City-by-city tallies note Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and New London among others.
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New York
New London
Quincey
Anvil Explosion Fatality Highlights South Dakota Town
A tragic incident in a South Dakota town ends with a boy killed instantly when an anvil explodes during cannon work. Officials report fireworks carelessness caused fires but the year’s losses remain modest, totaling just over 30 000 dollars nationwide.
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South Dakota
Railroads In Rate Fight Rips Open Fee Cuts By Santa Fe
Chicago July 5 The rate war among trunk lines from Chicago to Missouri river points erupts as Santa Fe announces open tariff cuts from July 16. Reductions average 30 to 40 percent and up to 50 in some cases prompting expectation that rivals will follow to end secret rate cutting and restore normal competition. Freight traffic from Kansas City to Chicago has fallen sharply, signaling a shift to open pricing to reclaim business.
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MIN I MONEY STILL Missina No Arrests Made in Mint Shortage
San Francisco July 5 no arrests have been made in the recently discovered shortage of 30000 dollars at the mint. Government officials continue the investigation refusing to state theories. Cashier Cole and Chief Clerk Dimmick were suspended from duty pending the outcome of inquiries.
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Dimmick
Probing Pythian Affairs Endowment Bank Investigation
Chicago July 5 Investigation into the cause of injudicious investments by former officers of the Supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias began today. Seven members of the board of control met in secret session and took evidence. A report to the convention is due July 15.
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Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
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Board of Control
Navy seeks southern enlistments for Alvarado recruitment tour
Washington reports the converted Spanish gunboat Alvarado will depart Norfolk for New Bern to establish headquarters and launch a broad plan to recruit southern youths for naval service. The program, already training six ships, will visit Spartanburg Columbia Greenville Augusta Atlanta Charlotte Durham Harrisburg Greensboro and North Carolina sounds towns as officials urge able young men to enlist.
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Naval Service
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Recruitment for naval apprentices and seamen training
A release describes enlistment for naval training at Newport and Port Royal with six months afloat after initial station work. It calls for seamen with four years sea experience or two years for ordinary seamen, and lists whitewrights, machinists, firemen, and coat passers for enlistment. Applicants must provide local testimonials and parental consent for under twenty-one.
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Arrest report on ex police J E Rutledge in Birmingham News
The Birmingham News describes the arrest of J. Ed Rutledge of Atlanta, formerly a Southern railway flagman, on embezzlement charges. He allegedly collected fares totaling 11.60 from four people while claiming right to collect. Rutledge says the case is malicious and notes prior dismissal from the Southern railway.
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Hayden
Dividends of Steel Trust Statement Clarifies Quarterly Payouts
The United States Steel Corporation issues a formal notice addressing stockholders confusion over the intended quarterly dividends declared by the board. The statement explains the dividends target the quarter ending June, with subsidiary earnings for the quarter exceeding the declared dividend.
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United States Steél Corporation
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Striking Freight Handlers Gain Partial Support in St Louis
Strikes in East St Louis spill over to the North St Louis freight houses as about a hundred workers walk out amid a 200-strong march of strikers and sympathizers. Congestion remains. Illinois Central hires 120 Black workers to cover for striking truckers while other lines keep small crews at work.
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Striking miners calm as governor plans troops action
Colorado Governor Orman will deploy troops to quell the Smuggier Union mine strike near Telluride after reports from Sheriff Dentain show no violence or property destruction since Wednesday. Danver dispatches note no further damage and cautious outlook for protection of people and property.
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Telluride miners face governor's guard ultimatum
A governor's commission arrived in Telluride as strife between miners and Smuggler Union managers deepens. The panel is to press a surrender of property held by strikers and may summon the state National Guard to secure ownership if needed. Bitter relations raise doubts of an amicable settlement without intervention.
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Miners’ Union
Morgan to Settle Strike in Pittsburg Report
Pittsburgh July 5 There is reason to believe an important development affecting the sheet steel and hoop mill strikes will occur tomorrow A meeting of the Amalgamated advisory board is planned and hints point to a peace conference in New York involving J P Morgan C M Schwab and other leaders of the United States Steel Corporation Local labor leaders are said to be in telephone conference with the New York party.
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C M Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Will Demand More Wages By Stegid Workers Strike Likely
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 6 a committee from the 1,000 stegid workers will meet manufacturers to demand a 25 cent per thousand wage increase to 3.76 per thousand. A strike is anticipated as firms may relocate to cities like Pittsburgh Youngstown and Cleveland where the union already has a 3 to 3.25 per thousand scale. In Newport News machinists, 225 men voted unanimously to stay out.
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Newport News
Endeavor convention arrivals in Cincinnati July 6
Hundreds arrive for the international Christian Endeavor gathering in Cincinnati ahead of opening sessions tomorrow. Notables include President Francis to Clark Secretary John Wils Pner and Treasurer William Shaw on the official Boston train with delegates from Canada Europe and Asia. Newport News reports the North Atlantic squadron including Kearsarge and battleships Massachusetts and Alabama sailing for fleet maneuvers in Nantucket Sound.
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International Christian Endeavor
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William Shaw
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Canada
China
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Local farmer claims locomotor ataxia cured by Pink Pills
Branchville New Jersey farmer Charles F Struble says after twenty years of rheumatism and a diagnosis of incurable locomotor ataxia he recovered following使用 Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He reports rapid improvement within days and full recovery after eight years with no relapse. The claim is supported by local justice Ira Cess and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
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