Fourth of 1999 Fourth in Cincinnati Brings Burns and Hazards
A sprawling Fourth of July in Cincinnati left numerous injuries from burns and shrapnel. Hospitals and antitetanus stations were busy as crowds filled parks and streets. Fires from fireworks caused minor damage. several children and teens suffered burns, gunpowder injuries, and accidental shootings amid celebrations. The day also saw large crowds, police activity, and welfare calls as communities planned further festivities.
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Breed’s Hill
Sixth
Bim
Railroad Man Goes On The Pension List
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Philadelphia reports Captain John P. Green former vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad has joined the pension list with an estimated 13000 dollars a year the highest pension in the United States. He retires at seventy under company rule and was known as the spokesman and financial expert for the firm. Charles H. Pugh succeeds him as first vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad system.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
John P. Green
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Captain Green
Charles HE. Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Carnegie Gives $25,000 To Cartaga Peace Court
Andrew Carnegie sends 25 000 to the state department to aid the Central American peace court at Cartaga Costa Rica. Construction is underway and funds will be given to the Costa Rican president.
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Cartaga Peace Court
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
State Department
Cartaga
Costa Rica
False Patriotism Attacked By Bishop Williams in Sermon
New York July 4. Bishop Charles D Williams of Michigan denounces mutual admiration groups such as Daughters of the American Revolution and others as harmless patriotism. He rebukes Americans for false pride and calls for true public duty and prophetic critique of national character.
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Charles D. Williams
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
United States
America
Whakatane Towed After Collision Off Dungeness
The British steamer Whakatane en route to New Zealand was towed in a sinking condition and beached at Dover after colliding with the French steamer Circe in fog off Dungeness. Circe, damaged, proceeded to Rotterdam. no lives lost in the near disaster with 800 persons aboard.
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New Zealand
Dungeness
Circe
Rotterdam
Queen City Packet Sinks Near Wheeling Rumor Rebutted
Reports claimed the Queen City had sunk with heavy loss of life near Wheeling but were unfounded. The Cincinnati to Pittsburgh packet struck a malfunctioning dam wicket, sprang a small hull hole, and, after swift action by crew and the Monitor, temporary repairs were made and the ship resumed toward Pittsburgh with over 120 passengers aboard.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Cincinnnati
Pitsburg
Queen City
Pittsburg
Government Dam
McMechen
Monitor
Pittsburg People Worry Over Steamer Incident
News of a supposed disaster on the Queen City steamer travels from Wheeling to Pittsburg as churches dismiss. Rumors circulate that all aboard were lost, but reports later confirm everyone is safe and the vessel resumes travel toward Pittsburg. Captain Browne relays a full report to Pittsburg owners.
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Pittsburg
Pas
Wheeling
W. Va
Cincinnati Packet Company
Queen City
Browne
Pittaburg
Rutherford Stuyvessa Dies of Angina in Paris
Rutherford Stuyvessa brother of Mrs Henry Whits wife of the American ambassador died suddenly in Paris after an angina attack following a morning walk on the Champs Elysees. The Fourth of July celebration at the American embassy tomorrow has been canceled.
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Paris
Rutherford , Stuyvesant
Henry Whits
Champ Elysees
Postmaster Appointments Stall In Auglaize County
Washington reports a deadlock over four Auglaize county postmaster posts. The county committee backed W A Moxley New Bremen August Gobrecht Minster Herkenhoff Wapakoneta Morey St Marys. Senator Dick backs all four. Senator Burton would approve three if John A Anderson remains postmaster at St Marys. Ohio senators join in recommending F R Ambrose for Hillsboro postmaster.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington, D.C
Auglaize County
Republican County Committee
St. Marys
W. A. Moxley
New Bremen
August C. Gobrecht
Minster
August Herkenhoff
Wapakoneta
W. B. Morey
Burton
Minister
John A. Anderson
Ohio
F. R. Ambrose
Hillsboro
Spaniards Strike in Melilla Mines and Rail Line
A Spanish column penetrated hostile tribal territory in Melilla Morocco and arrested several tribesmen who had attacked a Spanish policeman and others who tried to halt work in mines and on the railroad. The action followed orders from General Marina, Melilla governor.
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Melilla
Morocco
Milisi
Marina
Knights for Meet Directs Cedar Point Outing
A large turnout from Knights of Columbus councils in Ohio Indiana Michigan Western Pennsylvania and Kentucky gathers in Sandusky for the annual Cedar Point outing. The Norwalk council directs the event which runs through Friday with a single business session scheduled.
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Knights of Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Cedar Point
Norwalk
Zeppelin Balloon Lands at Metz After Flight
Metz Germany July 4 The dirigible balloon Zeppelin landed safely this morning after departing Friedrichshafen last Monday It had endured a long voyage and appeared to have faced difficulties during the journey The crew reported no injuries and the craft landed without incident
Engagement of Miss Schugar and Dr Friedman Showcases Romantic Betrothal
A Pittsburgh note reveals Miss Schugar of Reed Street betrothed to Dr.u el Friedman of Denver Colorado after a cross country quest to learn the true identity of the young Denver visitor. The couple plans a July 4 wedding.
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Pai
Aka Schugar
Reed Street
Uel Friedman
Denver
Col
Friedman
Miss
Miss Schugar
Revolt Crushed Near Teheran by Shahs Cossacks
Teheran reports a skirmish at Shahabar sixteen miles northwest of the capital where revolutionists were defeated by the shahs Cossacks. Twelve rebels died while the Cossacks lost one officer and three men. Sardarashd's Bakhtiari faction may join the revolutionaries under Siphatiar.
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Shahabar
Sardarashd
Bakhtiaris
Siphatiar
Leaders Warned Over Teheran Movement Threats
A Theran dispatch says British and Russian representatives warned Sardarasad and Siphatiar that any further war would invite foreign intervention.
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ST. Petersburg
Theran
Sardarasad
Siphatiar
Rushing Diplomacy Delays Teheran Advance Two Days
Dispatches report Sardarasad delays advance on Teheran by two days. He demands severe punishment for Count Camafilla as a condition of the pause. Desertions continue from General Liakhoff's Cossack brigade.
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Sardarasad
Teheran
Camafilla
Liakhoff
Danton Battleship Launched at Brest After May Trial
Brest France July 4 The battleship Danton successfully launched here today after an earlier attempt on May 23 stalled by an accent.
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Brest
France
Official of the Military Post To Face Court Martial
An official of the military post must be tried in court on charges of misconduct and in the wake of a dispatch from a naval post. The case involves Captain Thomas Franklin and related allegations tied to road and shipyard duties. The proceeding is set to determine accountability for alleged offenses.
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Weat Point
N. X
Thomas Franklin
Taft Enjoys Beverly Summer Home Visit
President Taft toured Beverly Massachusetts as he viewed the new summer home Evans cottage near Woodbury Point. He attended First Unitarian Church with Mrs Taft and was greeted by officials and crowds as the city prepared for a quiet season. The president plans to stay through September while pursuing government reform plans.
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Boardman
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Annie McBirney Engaged to Joseph Ryerson in Chicago Society
Miss Annie Lawrie McBirney daughter of Hugh J McBirney of 1625 Prairie avenue and Mrs McBirney is engaged to Joseph T Ryerson eldest son of Edmund L Ryerson of 31 Banks street and Lake Forest and grandson of the late Donald G Mitchell known as Tk Marvel. The couple is noted in Chicago and Lake Forest society.
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Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Lake Forest
Ryerson
Ednard L. Ryerson
Banks Street
Donald G. Mitchell
Miss McBirney
Cincinnati
Cuban Senators Duel Follows Sharp Exchanges In Havana
In Havana on July 4 a duel occurred between Colonel Orestes Ferrera president of the house of representatives and Senator Monseon after days of sharp words. Raplets were used and both men sustained minor injuries as the confrontation ended.
Ohio banks form 196 national institutions by 1909
A comptroller of the currency report states that from March 14 1900 to June 30 1909 Ohio organized 196 national banks. Of these 96 carry capital of 25000 dollars, 17 have capital over 25000 and under 50000, and 83 have 50000 dollars or more in capital.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Ohio
Tafts Have New Socialist Made
Special Dispatch from Washington reports a shift in Washington society as Mrs Taft leaves for home marking the end of a prominent social season. Various social leaders depart or are replaced with new faces, reflecting changes at the White House and in diplomatic circles.
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J.‘Franklin Bell
White House
Terrorist Bomb Attacks Hit Barcelona Café and City Witnesses Another Discovery
In Barcelona on July 4 a bomb exploded in a cafe causing material damage. A second bomb was found later and was being taken to a laboratory for examination.
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Barcelona
Ec Oegett
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Resolution To Be Brought Out Today
Senate leaders anticipate timely passage of the tariff bill this week. The tax questions dominate debate as the income tax is settled, with support seen for a constitutional amendment to authorize a federal income levy. Protests mount over tobacco tax increases and corporate rate changes, while Durand and the Census chief monitor the tobacco trust case and its influence on policy.
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Senate
Brown
Nebraska
Howe
Pleum
Aldrich
Com On Finance
Ely
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