Nearly 100 killed as Fourth of July wrecks New York to Chicago
A string of Fourth of July disasters across the United States leaves about 100 dead and 700 injured. A Ligonier Valley passenger train was rammed by a freight near Wilpen Pennsylvania, with 18 killed and many hurt. In Chicago 20 dead and 648 injured from fireworks and related incidents were reported, as city regulations curbed firework sales to cut casualties. One Buffalo man, Kiam R. Laird, lost his wife and two children in the catastrophe, and searched morgues for surviving relatives.
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Wreck Toll Rises in Lackawanna Crash at Corning and Elmira
In the July tragedy on the Lackawanna line, 41 people are confirmed dead and 61 injured. Twenty five victims have been identified, 16 remain unidentified in Elmira and Corning, with eight in each city. Louise Friedman of New York is identified in Elmira by her brother. Only four of the injured are listed as seriously hurt: Mary Brennan Nel lie Griffith Nellie Schandel and Max Ejsmann.
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Jersey City
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Fearful Ghoul Alert Doubles Guards At Astor Tomb
In New York on July 5 guards at John Jacob Astor's tomb in Trinity Cemetery have been doubled after the late magnate's body was brought to the city. Four additional men are tasked with protection, though the reason remains undisclosed. The practice traces to Astor ancestors amid fears stemming from a prior body theft.
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Bet on Flynn. wheelbarrow stunt entertains crowd
A freak bet on Flynn in Las Vegas yesterday led D. J. Purvis to wheelbarrow John Phillie along Seventeenth Street to Kelly Avenue and back to the electric light plant. Purvis persisted despite a difficult stretch, entertaining a large crowd with the challenge.
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Watered stock called tax on every consumer
Democratic leaders in Congress debate curbing over capitalization by trusts and corporations. La Follette accuses watered stock of inflating prices, boosted by tariffs. Democrats argue tariff cuts would force price reductions and real value dividends, ending inflated plant valuations.
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Webster Defines Advertising Service for Cheyenne
The leader inaugurates a service department to assist every advertiser by increasing efficiency and the department’s reach. It invites business people in Clarvanne to use the service as a means to boost profits, stating it is the duty to help them make money.
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Senate Passes Naval Appropriation Measure
The Senate approved a navy appropriation bill totaling 133 609 674 dollars with two battleship provisions. It advances to conference with the House to reconcile the naval increase program and Senate amendments.
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English singer Cecillia Loftus settles in Milwaukee home
Cecillia Loftus known as Miss Loftus and Mrs. A. H. Waterman has rented an apartment in Milwaukee. She plans to stay while resting before sailing for England and reportedly aims to establish residency here to pursue a divorce next year.
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Wyoming Elk Crisis Prompts Humane Group Letter
The American Humane Society urges Wyoming lawmakers to protect starving elk in Wyoming amid winter die offs. The letter notes federal and state aid proved insufficient and asks whether elk should be saved in parks or reservations to preserve wildlife and potential tourism.
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Progressive Rifts Split Over Presidential Nomination
Washington July reports show Cummins and Hadley pledging support to Taft while deserting Roosevelt led third party moves. Capers backs Taft as Wilson gains in Michigan and Pennsylvania prepares to endorse Wilson, signaling a nationwide party realignment amid Roosevelts aides in Oyster Bay and California talks.
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Weld County Republican Chief Quits Party
In an open letter published in the Greeley Tribune, Harry E B Churchill longtime Weld county Republican leader, deserts the party and joins the progressive Democratic camp. He blames corporate money for steering Republicans and praises William Jennings Bryan, urging a clear split between parties to restore prosperity.
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Union Pacific Announces Major Schedule Revisions for Cheyenne
Beginning Sunday July 7 Union Pacific will discontinue trains 105 from Denver at 4 pm and 6 from Denver at 6 pm. Train 3 from the east shifts to 11 10 am arrival and 12 20 pm departure. No changes to trains 1 7 17 9. Trains 19 and 29 discontinued. Train 6 arrival 2 25 pm departure 2 40 pm. Trains 108 Denver arrivals 7 30 am 104 2 pm 110 6 am. Trains 109 101 from south unchanged.
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State cannot tax public service corporations in single county
Attorney General Preston rules the State Board of Equalization lacks authority to assess property of common carriers located in one county. Taxable valuation must be apportioned across counties when franchise, roadbed, and rolling stock span multiple counties, otherwise the county assessor may tax within its borders. Street railways within a single county fall under county assessment and local equalization.
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Rebels Beaten and Flee to Juarez in War's End Near
In Juarez on July 5 the Mexican revolution shifts to guerrilla warfare as about two thousand rebels arrive with refugees from Chihuahua City. Refugees camp in the streets while General Orozco plans entry into Sonora. Rebel trains arrive. many soldiers desert to El Paso, citing famine and money shortages.
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Old Party Bosses Greet Wilson at New Jersey Meeting
Woodrow Wilson accepts Democratic leadership after cordial arrival of national committee members Roger Sullivan Thomas Taggart Norman Meek and others in Seaght New Jersey. They plan to announce a permanent campaign organization on July 16 with Chicago as headquarters and Wilson as leader while Bryan reportedly not invited.
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