Ambiguous Political Ties Mentioned in Fragment
A fragment refers to Governor Hughes and Commissioner Otto Kelsey with unclear roles. It mentions a diplomatic context involving the Boeck von Sternburg family, a widow ambassador, and a naval attaché in Washington. Names Stella Peter and Baroness are also noted with European ties.
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Damt
Boeck von Sternburg
Comtesse
Naval
Washington
Stella Peter of
Baronessburg
Europe
Drowning near Madison linked to lake fireworks incident
Frank Dixon, a youth of Madison area, drowned yesterday near Madison after an explosion on a bank of the lake. He had been sent with two brothers by their father to St. Louis amid concerns over fireworks.
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N. Til
Frank Dixon
George W. Dixon
Lake
Madison
Ned
Dixon
St. Louis
Parachutist Dies In Fourth of July Fall
James Cor Lewell, 28, of Massachusetts, died when his parachute failed during a Fourth of July celebration in D. Me this afternoon. He fell about 200 feet, ending the parachute fall in the activity area.
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James Cor Lewell
Mass
Boy Bleeds From Firecrackers In Tenn Town
Terrible accident in a Tennessee town as young Charles Bedonis, a newsboy, carried a bundle of firecrackers. A spark ignited the crackers causing a series of blasts that left him writhing on the ground with severe injuries and a likely fatal outcome.
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Tenn
Iit
Charles Bedonis
Four hurt by cannon blast and fire fatalities reported
Reports from EN New Jersey and Pennsylvania detail burns from fireworks and a cannon blast. Ruth Knowles died after a dress fire in Cooper hospital while others were injured and a 10 year old Rosa Lituske fatally burned in a separate firecracker incident.
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Girk
En, N. J
Sufible My
Ruth T.knowles
Henry Knowles
Cooper’ Hospital
Eebarre
North Wilkesbarre
Michael Mcleft
Thomas
James Doug
Anthony Poerkowitz
Rosa Lituske
Frisco's Fourth Lane
Francisco on July 5 observed a quiet Fourth of July with the city enforcing a law against selling or discharging firecrackers and fireworks, police enforcing the ordinance to keep the celebration noiseless.
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Frisco
Francisco
Observance Day Seen Without Major Incidents
The city marked the observance day with no serious accidents and no new arrests for violations of population rules against clan fireworks, according to reports.
One Dead and 380 Injured in Philadelphia July Fourth
In Philadelphia on July 4 a man named Joseph Raf accidentally shot and killed a person while handling a revolver loaded with blank cartridges. The city reported about 380 injuries by midnight tied to Independence Day celebrations, mainly hand and facial lacerations, with over fifty minor fires caused by fireworks.
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I Dexlphia
Phia
Joseph Rafshot
Bell Street
Lester Morris
Betts Street
Harry Lavin
Richmond Street
Josephine Scheid
Jackson Street
Frank Scleper
Race Street
Scleper
Ethel Loth
David Street
City Hospital
Leonard Helft
Plum Street
Ferdinand Guenther
York Street
Dan Kabbol
Central Avenue
John Arnold
Clifton Ave‘mue
Lange ‘Street
Julia Lennon
Kirby Road
Arthur Ainsworth
Hyde Park
F. R. Stansbury
Isabella
Mill Creek
Carthage Fair Grounds
Millcreek Valley
Federated Improvement Association of
Fair Grounds
Wyoming
Josiah Kirby
Kirby Realty Company
Essay on Day Celebrations and a Firearm Incident in York
The article notes Isadore Salow sentenced for discharging a pistol. It discusses why July celebrations are held and cites Pittsburg as a US leader. A public display on the ellipse and a mobile floral parade along Penn La avenue and Potomac Drive are described as key features of the day.
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York
Isadore Salow
Pittsburg
United States
Ellipse South Bite House
Pennla” Avenue
Potomac Drive
Eczema Patient Reports Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A patient with a year long eczema affliction found no relief from two doctors. The skin swelled and oozed, with severe facial and neck involvement. After trying Cuticura remedies, the narrator claims full improvement and freedom from symptoms.
Public Celebration Reports Fewer Accidents
Police noted a safer public celebration with no major incidents and fewer arrests than usual. The report highlights orderly conduct and reduced disorder around the event.
Infant and Father Die After Night Park Incident
A tragic accident at Reservoir Park during a celebration left Emma Hebe and her 6 week old infant dead. Charles Nullian, 17, sustained fatal head injuries while George Houser, 19, suffered severe wounds and mutilation of an arm. Police investigate the incident.
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Reservoir Park
Co -Emma
Charles Nullian
George Houser
Independence Day Toll in Pittsburg News
Police report 118 scorched fingers 72 melted arming and 100 eyes from Greater Pittsburg celebrations. One death occurred when a baby was struck by a skyrocket stick while in its mother's arms. The largest American flag, 80 by 160 feet and weighing 1200 pounds, was unfurled from the Frick building to the courthouse tower.
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Pittsburg
Frick
Senate Adopts Income Tax Idea
Washington July 5 Senate spent a day on tariff bill provisions and the Brown resolution to submit a constitutional income tax amendment to state legislatures. Senator Rayner attacked the customs court feature as unconstitutional while others defended it. The Brown amendment was adopted unanimously after three hours of debate, with passage hoped soon.
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Washington
Senate
Rayner
Customs Court
Aldrich
Root
Rayners
United States
Beéri
Finance Committee
House
McCumber
Brown
Nebraska
Congress
Bailey
Committee of
Cigar Makers Protest Tax Rise Before Senate Panel
Cigar manufacturers and workers argued against a 6 cent per thousand increase in internal revenue on cigars before the senate finance committee. Jersey New York and Baltimore representatives urged defeat of the cigar tax hike while urging higher rates on other tobacco products and adoption of the Beveridge amendment anti coupon provision.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Jacob Wertheim
New York
National Cigar Manufacturers’ Association
A. Bijur
National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Tear Ke Jeremia Croni
Gar Sates Sitti Btiene
Anion
Maes Geiske
Beveridge
Hale A Dozen Die In Burning House
Richmond police report a deadly fire at a residence in Boston Street area. A 74 year old Confederate veteran H A Strange died with five children ages 14, 7, 6, 18 months and 8 year old Vernie Hamlett from Ver nie. Mrs Hamlett and another child also perished, while one child was thrown from a window and badly injured. The blaze erupted at 3 o clock this morning and investigators are seeking to determine the cause.
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Richmond
H. A Strange
E. Hamlett
Vernie
Beatrice
Violet
Cecil
Henry
Jetta
Boston
Firework hazards mar Fourth as many injured
The Fourth parade reports numerous injuries from toy pistols cannons and crackers across several streets. Children and teens suffered burns cuts and a stray bullet harmed a bystander. Amid celebrations at Millcreek fair grounds and various communities bands, dinners, and fireworks display, civic groups organized safe events and larger citywide gatherings.
Elberon Club Celebrates Big Country Club Day
Elberon Country club at Price Hill hosted a major city celebration featuring Crazy Golf, baseball and a chicken dinner. Festivities began early and kept members and guests busy throughout the day.
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Ohio
Miamis
Whitewater
Miami Grove Campera
Fort Goss
Auditors
Ohio Boat Club
Kentucky
Gymnasium Boat Club
Bachelors’ Country Club
Fair Sex
Miami Country Club
Laughery Island Club
Elberon Country Club
Price Hill
No Meeting of Board Delayed by Independence Day
The board of education postponed its regular meeting to tonight at 8 o'clock in city hall due to the Fourth of July. On the agenda are the possible expulsion of Delta Beta fraternity boys from Hughes High School and a report from the building committee on new school sites and other important business.
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Shademore
Peerless Club
Union Bethel
Cincinnati
Avondale
Madisonville
Fourth Ward
Board of Education
Delta Beta Fraternity
Hughes High School
Early Independence Day Celebration at Refuge Home
The Refuge home hosted a 5 AM flag raising and songs with the Star Spangled Banner. Children lit harmless firecrackers, enjoyed music by the Refuge home band, and received cake pie and ice cream before afternoon games and evening fireworks marked the celebration. City officials including Acting Mayor Galvin attended.
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Ae St.' S
Cumminsiege
Mises McAvoy
Marchal McAvoy
Cincinnati
Kennedy Heights
Hyde Park Country Club
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Business Men's League
Cincinnati Orphan Asylum
Galvin
Millikin
August Herrmann
Julius Fleischmann
Refuge Home
Inmates Celebrate With Fireworks At City Infirmary
Inmates enjoyed a day of dancing, refreshments, speeches, and a fireworks display at the city infirmary. The evening featured a balloon ascension and further dancing. The workhouse program included theatrical performances with participants Samuel Gottlieb Charles Murray Victor Nelson Mrs Kuball William Schaff Joseph Ryan Henry Quatman Edna Cook Molique Pearl Quatman Charles Winkelman. A duet by Victor Nelson and Mrs Kuball a solo by Edna Cook and a recitation by Pearl Quatman. Molique played piano.
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City Infirmary
Samuel Gottlieb
Charles Murray
Victor Nelson
Kuball
William Schaff
Joseph Ryan
Henry Quatman
Edna Cook
Miss Molique
Pearl Quatman
Charles Winkelman
Quiet Fourth at Altenheim Celebrated by Inmates
Thirty four inmates at Altenheim in Avondale observed Independence Day with a long talkfest and lunch. Pyrotechnics are avoided as the residents retire early. A large German Fourth of July lunch was served at noon following a nine o'clock meal.
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Altenheim
Avondale
Rain postpones Evanston Fourth fireworks display
Thousands joined the Evanston welfare event at Oesper's park for Independence Day celebrations. Rain caused the postponement of the fireworks set to occur tonight. six large devices will be used once conditions permit. Refreshments totaled five gallons of ice cream, eighty bags of peanuts, and 1 800 popcorn fritters. Al Schirmer of the welfare association captured the greased pig.
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Evanston
Linwood
Cincinnati
Newkir
Oesper's Park
al Schirmer
Evanston Welfare Association
Roan One Fends Off Ambush Amid Sudden Retreat
In a terse report, Roan forces repel an unexpected assault as leaders discuss pension and parachute provisions for retreating troops. The fragment hints at a tense military exchange and policy considerations.
Welsh Americans Thrill Beechwood Park With Patriot Day
Neiny Belt drew about a hundred Welsh residents to Beechwood Park for a patriotism event. Norwood mayor Charles Herbert Jones spoke, with Welsh recitations and songs filling the afternoon. A Norwood delegation named him as Ohio governor Republican candidate, receiving unanimous applause.
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Neiny Belt
Beechwood Park
Charles Herbert Jones
Norwood
Jones
William Lloyd Hughes
Thomas Jones
Mr. Edwards
Williams
Ohio
Airship Opening and Taft Visit Mark Norwich Tercentenary
President Taft attended the July Fourth celebrations at Norwich with a pageant depicting historic clashes and colonial governance themes. He toured landmarks, visited Uncas’s grave, and dined with W. Tracy Williams before a fireworks display and travel to Albany for Lake Champlain events.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Taft’s
Norwich
Rockwell Terrace
Uncas
Rockycliffe
Yantic
Kent Taft
Buckingham Memorial
Albany
N. Y
Tommorrow
Lake Champlain
Takahira Honors US Progress in Philadelphia Independence Speech
Japanese ambassador Baron Takahira spoke at Independence Hall in Philadelphia praising American diplomacy for Japan's advance. He cited the war tests from the Civil War, urged equal treatment of nations, and offered Japan’s help to neighbors while praising the United States for fostering modern civilization.
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Philadelphia
Japan
Kogoro Takahira
United States
Independence Hall
Reyburn
Independence Square
Old Statehouse
Community of Civilized Nations
Iee
America
Fujiyama
Tokyo
Tam many Celebrates Fourth of July at Tammany Hall
New York July 6 The society of Tam many held its annual Fourth of July celebration in Tammany Hall. Governor Albert W Gilchrist of Florida delivered the Long Talk praising traditional Democratic doctrine. He addressed race questions and defended the South while noting national debates. Grand Sachem Daniel F Cohalan gave the welcome. Letters and telegrams were read from several addressees.
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New York
Society of Tammany
Tammany Hall
Albert W. Gilchrist
Florida
Gilchrist
Daniel F. Cohalan
Democrats Reflect on Absence at Celebration
Prominent Democrats expressed regrets at missing a celebration. Mississippi senator elect John Sharp Williams proposed a subject about party loyalty. Ohio Governor Harmon warned against foreign influence and rising living costs to benefit a few. Texas Congressman George F Burgess gave one of the day’s short talks.
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John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Judge Harmon
Ohio
George F Burgess
Texas
Fourth in London Opens Large Dorchester House Reception
Ambassador Reid hosted a crowded Fourth of July reception at Dorchester House in London with a tent on the lawn to fit 3,000 American guests. Rangers cadets toured the city as dignitaries and officials, including the Duchess of Marlborough, J Pierpont Morgan, Lady Granard, Lady Playfair, Mrs W K Vanderbilt, and Samuel Gompers, attended the event.
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London
Dorchester House
Ambassador Reid
Victory Street
Stars and Stripes
Duchess of Marlborough
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lady Granard
Lady Playfair
Fourth of July at Ohio State Prison Breaks Rules
State officers skipped duties in Columbus for Independence Day. At the penitentiary prisoners enjoyed a rare, relaxed holiday with privileges suspended, including talking, whistling, and roaming inside, a noon feast, and women prisoners allowed on the lawn. Notable speakers included ex Governor Campbell and Henry A. Williams.
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Columbus
Thompson
McNutt
Supreme Court
James E. Campbell
Henry A. Williams
Republican State Executive Committee
Descendants of Signers Gather in Independence Hall
In Independence Hall Philadelphia descendants of signers met after the Independence Day celebration. Judge Albert M. Mathewson, retiring president, and Dr. Henry Morris, new president, cited Bishop Charles D. Williams criticizing some societies as vain. Morris said the society is for work, not pride, as long as its motto guides action.
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Philadelphia
Independence
Albert M. Mathewson
New Haven
Conn
Henry Morris
Charles D. Williams
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
Williams
Morris
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Otto Kelsey ‘Ofter
Baltimore
Hale
Virginia
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Siage
August Helin
Ernat
Voss
B. Roessler
G. T. H. Band
University
Eden Avenues
Bond Hill
Friends Association No. 1
Edward N. Atkins
McKinley Park
West End
Johnston- Wyatt
George Houston
Tota
Frank E. Whitaker
Walter Murphy
Mesdames
Harry Redfield
Percy Sullivan
Charles Kleinschmidt
Elberon Club
Refuge
Major Mason
Winthrop
White Major Mason
Colony of
Charles III
Charles II
Thomas S. Baldwin
Country Club
William H. Taft
Butt
Mischler
Committee On
Costello
Lippitt
Winslows
Wil
Taft
Horace D. Taft
Putnam
McGarry
F. Z. Letters
Baron Takahira Orator
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Gov. Harmon
Tenton Lawn
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