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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
7
Nixon Waterman recalls his boyhood joy at loud Fourth of July fireworks. He notes the cheaper power of past powders and the thrill of noise, contrasting it with his grown sense that today’s revelry lacks the same rush. The piece reflects nostalgia for a vanished wartime spark and past dangers.
A description of early Fourth of July customs across cities and towns, noting parades, cannon salutes, militia processions, church readings of the Declaration, and festive dinners. Brooklyn and Potts Grove scenes illustrate regional observances with fieldpiece salutes, speeches, toasts, and late-night revelry as reported by era papers such as the New York Times.
A Kansas City World editorial reflects on Independence Day and war, praising patriots of peace who labor quietly as the nation celebrates July 4. It argues most heroes are ordinary citizens who build homes, educate children, and advance opportunity, while hoping no future wars occur.
A rural Fourth of July tableau shows Aunt Chloe calling family to breakfast as guests ready for a day of celebration. The piece describes festive courtesy and a lively household while noting Far West style f
Washington Star notes similarities between the French Fourth of July and the U S Independence Day. It describes July 14 festivities in Paris with torchlight processions and choral societies, the ringing bells, fireworks, patriotic songs, and the role of boys in the celebrations echoing American traditions.
An observing person notes a girl who is shy of patriotism claiming she refused to use powder or wear bangs to celebrate the glorious Fourth. The bystander questions the claim, and the observer explains the girl’s stance.
In Yonkers a remark contrasts Fourth of July observances with less attractive features seen in Gotham the next day. The quote notes a sharp difference in public displays between cities.
A Norwood philosopher observes that one thing will never gain popularity in the country. A Mt. Auburn man asks for the answer, and the philosopher replies with a vision of a noiseless Fourth of July.
A 3-year-old in Avondale cried out during early explosions and rockets, wondering if the angels are frightened by the loud noise as her mother watched. The scene reflects the era’s air raid drills and wartime anxiety.
The Chicago ports report strong activity with rising deliveries and demand for pig iron steel and car building. Construction booms with heavy lumber and mill products use and capital investment grows amid easing borrowing. Retail traffic improves as summer brings seasonable demand. Chicago grain and lumber receipts rise while livestock stays weak. Bank clearings exceed last year. New York notes satisfactory trade, strong summer fabric demand and rising fall orders with optimistic outlook. Machinery usage up and pig iron tone improves amid general high prices.
Chicago cattle to prime hogs sheep and grain prices across multiple midwest and east markets with bids in dollars and cents. Entries include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with ranges for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and pork mess values vary by city and grade.
A roundup of Indiana incidents lists deaths by suicide and accident, fires, and crimes across multiple towns. Notable items include fireman Lee Norman killed by freight cars at Howell, J B Holmes death by self-inflicted gunshot at Princeton, Lizzie Owens drowning near Brazil, and a large fire at Cadiz's Barndard store. Also noted are drownings, assaults, vanishing and injuring accidents, a child’s nose surgery, and a murder verdict in Evansville.
Mrs Albert Sorrs of Monrovia California was acquitted of murdering her husband. The Nebraska State board raised the assessed valuation of the Hill and Harriman systems to 3 million dollars.
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