World’s Fair Fourth of July Triumph Amid Vast Chicago Crowd
Immense crowds at the World’s Columbian Exposition celebrated Independence Day with patriotic songs led by Director Gen. George R. Davis. Mayor Harrison attended, spoke from the grand stand, and Old Glory was raised as the Liberty Bell rang. A grand chorus sang The Star Spangled Banner and other anthems, followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Evening fireworks drew dense crowds and showcased elaborate displays over Lake Michigan.
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Sun expert confirms corona theory from eclipse findings
Professor J M Schaeberle of Lick Observatory returns from South America aboard City of Para with proof supporting his volcanic corona theory. He photographed the eclipse of April 18, capturing unprecedented details of the sun's corona and its formation, claiming substantial confirmation of his long held belief.
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Fourth in Gotham Tammany Celebrates Weather Perfect
The New York Fourth of July celebration under Tammany Society ran smoothly with ideal weather. Mayor Gilroy presided at the 14th annual observance as letters of regret arrived from President Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson, Cabinet members, Governor Flower, and other prominent senators and representatives.
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Peculiar Rainstorm Hits Pleasant Valley Suburb
A sudden black cloud burst over Pleasant Valley near Sharpsburg at 2:30 p.m. causing a 45 minute downpour that flooded Seite Run up to 600 feet wide. Fifteen houses inundated and six small bridges swept away. A man in a buggy trapped was saved by bystanders. horse drowned. Nearby Sharpetimng area largely unaffected. Buzzards Bay update reports presidential yacht Oneida delayed en route to Gray Gables amid unconfirmed sightings.
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Terrible Mine Disaster in Thornhill Yorkshire
A gas explosion at Thornhill Yorkshire colliery trapped about 150 miners, with at least 110 believed dead. Rescue attempts faced heavy dust, choking gas, and blocked shafts as crews worked through the night. bodies lay in heaps near the shaft while officials urged speed to save survivors amid chaotic scenes at the death pit.
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Reichstag opened as Emperor delivers Army Bill speech
Berlin July 5 Emperor William opened the reichstag in person in full military dress. He read the imperial speech, largely focused on the army bill. The hall was to elect Herr Von Storptal president, Baron Von Buerlow vice president, and Professor Von Marquarden second vice president.
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Russian Disaster on Steamer Altona Kills Twenty Six
Report from St Perenepuro July 6 describes the river steamer Altona on the Volga near Romanov exploding its boilers. Twenty six passengers die including General Petrushewski as the vessel breaks apart and burns to the waterline before sinking.
Cannon Burst Injures Ann Arbor Firemen
At the fire department headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan around midnight a cannon exploded while four firefighters celebrated preparing the last charge. Frank Kapp lost his right leg above the knee, Charles Carroll had both hands blown off, Henry McLaren and William Rettich were severely injured by shrapnel but survived.
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Kansas City Fatal Stabbing After Toon quarrel
William A. Campbell foreman of Union Pacific wrecking crew at Argentine Kansas was stabbed by Homer Baker in a stocks yards quarrel. Campbell died that night and Baker, upon learning of the murder, shot himself in the head and died.
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Viking Ship Arrives Amid Crowded Park Gathering
In Ceoresnna Curveland on July 5 the Norwegian viking ship reached the harbor at noon. Laker view park along the lakefront was filled with thousands of onlookers as the small vessel dropped anchor amid a lively scene not fully captured in the garbled remainder.
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Bimetallists Call National Convention At Chicago
The American Bimetallic League announces a national convention to address a perceived conspiracy favoring a single gold standard. Congress meets Aug. 7 in extra session, with planned gathering in Chicago beginning Aug. 1 to coordinate patriotic action against supposed financial manipulation harming silver money and workers.
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Southwest silver convention opens in Silver City New Mexico
Many states attend the Southwest silver convention as delegates gather in Silver City New Mexico for sessions with temporary chairman Judge Fall and secretary Theodore B Comstock. The assembly includes Arizona New Mexico California Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska Missouri Guatemala Central America Colorado and Mexico with speakers from Albuquerque and Las Cruces as oaths of credentials and organization are set.
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Judge Denies New Trial in Minnesota Murder Case
Judge Brill denied a motion for a new trial in the case of Annie M. Smith, a colored woman serving a life sentence for the Basslake killing of Edward Hoppe on July 4 last year. The report notes Globe 16 is already represented and the convention is expected to be the largest of its kind ever held.
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Kinwoop Doel Sets Two World Records at Kirkwood
On July 6 at the Mable Valley Trotting track in Kirkwood Saladin James Green of this city drove Kinwoop Doel to a mile in 4 05 45 to defeat Mascot owned by C H Taylor George Hamlin of Parkerville L I sent Ayres P with Telephone and ran a mile in 2 01 32 to break a second world mark formerly held by Windahip 2 04
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Bank Failures and Bank Closings Across States
Reports of multiple bank closures on July 5 across Leadville Colorado Vilas Christian s on and Co. Balida Chaffee County bank loot alleged 40 000 Liabilities 4 000 First National Bank Cisco Texas cashier attempted suicide Reserve fund encroached Rampur Rampur Nawab Victoria B C July 5 13 copyists John Minneapolis cyclist wins three events in Sarnia Ontario July 5
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Thunder storms lash central Ohio and Niagara Falls feats
A July 5 report notes a terrible thunder storm over central Ohio at 10 PM Sunday and a second fierce storm Monday morning with wind, lightning, heavy rain and hail. Niagara Falls attracted 10,000 spectators as Clifford Calvert crossed the gorge on a tightrope.
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