Record Heat Wave Grips Cities Nationwide
Across multiple cities reports on July 12 describe extreme heat with many areas reaching new yearly highs. Cincinnati recorded near 99.4 at noon and Louisville hit 103, while Nashville logged 102 the hottest in 31 years, and other cities like Paducah and Bowling Green also reported top temperatures amid low humidity and few deaths.
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Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Vincennes
Ind
South Bend
Princeton
Indianapolis
Louisville
Bowling Green
Padneah
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
Nashville
Atlanta
Heat Wave Tops 20 Year High Across States
St Louis reports 104 degrees the highest in 20 years outside one prior. Topeka cites numerous stations from 95 to 108 degrees with severe heat and many prostrations. Kansas crops suffer as counties report damage varying by area while Arkansas records statewide heat.
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St. Louis
The
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas City
Baker
Conia
Dodge City
Dresden
Fort Scott
Hays City
Macksville
Manhattan
Mcléraon
Osage City
Sedan
Ile -Rock
Ark
Father Finds Lost Son At Indianapolis Red Mills Reunion
John J. Morath of Philadelphia located his son Joseph Morath, a long separated father and son, amid Indianapolis red mills workers. The elder took the son and grandson to Philadelphia after a surprise morning recognition and reunion. The pair had been apart since Joseph was a child and grew up, married, and left a baby behind in Indianapolis. The son, a Knights of Pythias member, learned he was born in Philadelphia.
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Anderson
Ind
John J. Morath
Capitol
Philadelphia
Red Mills
Joseph Morath
Indianapolis
Morath
The
Knights of Pythias
Indiana WCTU Elects Officers at Winona Lake Meeting
The Indiana WCTU three day gathering at Winona Lake elected officers led by President Mrs. Mattie Cammack Gibson of Jonesboro. First Vice President Mrs. Jennie Erwin Bourbon. Second Vice President Mrs. A W Daub Goshen. Secretary Mrs. Julia Overman Marion. Treasurer Mrs. M A Thompkins Elkhart. Marie C. Strehm of Chicago spoke. Col George W Kain of Kentucky lectured on Among the Masses. Dana C. Johnson of Springfield delivered Jefferson lecture.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Mattie Cammack Gibson
Jonesboro
Jennie Erwin
Bourbon
A. WI. Daub
Goshen
Julia Overman
Marion
M. A. Thompkins
Elkhart
Marie C. Strehm
Chicago
George W. Kain
Kentucky
Assembly
Dana C. Johnson
Springfield
Thomas Jefferson
Runaway injures Sowerwines near Noblesville
Mrs. Charles Sowerwine Alma and Leo Sowerwine were seriously hurt when their horse bolted after an automobile. Mrs Sowerwine suffered internal injuries, Alma struck a telegraph pole and is feared brain concussions, Leo was unconscious for hours. Ex Congressman A N Martin dies in poverty at 60 after years in Bluffton and Washington.
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Noblesville
Ind
Charles Sowerwine
Alma
Leo Sowerwine
Sowerwine
Leo
Judge Baker declines bid for federal bench seat
Indianapolis on July 12 Judge J W Baker of the United States district court said he would not be a candidate for the vacant federal district bench seat created by Judge Woods death He stated he has no aspirations higher than the district judgeship he currently holds and plans to keep until retirement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. W. Baker
United States District Court
Federal District
Woods
Weather chief Wappenhans resigns after 30 years in Indianapolis
Charles Frederick Robert Wappenhans, who opened the Indianapolis weather station on February 9, 1871, sent his Washington resignation on Thursday. He led the service here except for 1879 to 1883 in Detroit as signal officer. The resignation becomes effective August 31 and he will retire on a military pension.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Frederick Robert Wappenhans
Washington
Detroit
Terre Haute Beats Decatur In Second Game
Terre Haute won the second game of the series against Decatur in Terre Haute Indiana. Final scores show Terre Haute 10 18 2 and Decatur 6 14 6 with Hackett Star nagle Day Rollins credited and Mesmer as umpire.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Bloomington Wins On Ninth In Evansville Thriller
In Bloomington on Thursday base running and timely hits in the ninth led to a 4 to 3 victory over Evansville. McCafferty Belt McCord and Roth contributed to the comeback.
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Bloomington
Ill
Evansville
McCafferty
Belt
McCord and Roth
Charles Smith Found Guilty in Muncie Case
In Muncie Indiana on July 12 the jury found Charles Smith the second of six alleged rapists of Letha Puckett guilty after deliberation Thursday evening. The verdict comes as part of a high profile criminal case with further trials expected for the remaining defendants.
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Muncie
Ind
Charles Smith
Letha ‘Puckett
Labor Conference Fails to Settle Steel Strike
In Pittsburgh on July 12 the two sessions of a labor conference at the Hotel Lincoln failed to reach an agreement to settle the Amalgamated Association ordered strike in the American Sheet Steel Co and American Steel Hoop Co mills. A Friday session was planned with unions and employers seeking a peaceful solution amid broader steel mill tensions.
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Bittsburgh
Great Labor
Lincoln
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
American Sheet Steel Co
American Steel Hoop Co
United States Steel Corporation
Great Steel Combine
Shaffer
Urban Population Tops 25 Million in U S Cities
The census bulletin shows 25,411,698 people live in U S cities and towns over 4 000, about 37 2 percent of the population, up nearly five percent since 1890 and far above 1580 figures, when 580 places exceeded 4 000 residents.
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Washington
United States
Italians Shot Dead Near Greenville Mississippi
Two Italians from Cefalu Sicily were killed and a third gravely wounded at Erwin station on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line south of Greenville. John Serio and his son Vincent were killed. Salvator Liberto was seriously wounded. They had been ordered to leave Glen Allen after local trouble. Governor Longino and the Italian consul in New Orleans were alerted.
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Greenville
Miss
Erwin
Riverside
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
John Serio
Vincent Serio
Salvator Liberto
Cefalu
Sicily
Glen Allen
Longino
New Orleans
Dynamite Accident Kills Child In Albany Home
In Albany Missouri on Thursday a dynamite mishap involving Geo McCurry’s three children and a pet frog caused one death and serious injuries to two others. A tool chest fell and exploded the dynamite after the frog allegedly swallowed it, piercing the youngest child’s temple and wrecking part of the house.
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Albany
Geo. McCurry
Iron and steel imports to the Philippines rise in 1900
The War Department division of insular affairs reports a 264 percent increase in manufactured iron and steel imported to the Philippines in 1900, totaling 1 430 953 dollars versus 392 636 in 1899. U S imports grew from 30 281 to 136 626 dollars, while the United Kingdom supplies most of the goods, followed by Germany.
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Washington
Philippines
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Cabinet Change Rumor Reaches Chattanooga
A rumor from Washington suggests Postmaster General Charles E. Smith will resign and Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans may be appointed to the post. Newell Sanders and Evans supporters heard the rumor but would not confirm it.
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Smith
H. Clay Evans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Washington
Charles E. Smith
Newell Sanders
Evans
A Brass Plate to Honor Fallen Newark Crew
The Navy Department, acting on Capt. B. H. McCalla’s suggestion, orders a brass plate with the names of officers seamen and marines who were killed or wounded in the Peking relief effort last summer to be permanently fitted on the Newark at the Boston Navy Yard.
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Washington
Jay
Navy Department
B. H. McCalla
Newark
Peking
Navy Yard
Boston
Doctor reports Butterfield near end at Cold Springs
Fishkill Landing N Y July 12 Dr Murdock the physician attending Gen Daniel Butterfield at his summer home in Cold Springs says Thursday night that for ten days the general has been very weak and unable to leave his bed without assistance and that he realizes the end is drawing near.
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Fishkill Landing
N.Y
Murdock
Daniel Butterfield
Cold Springs
Shamrocks Clash Again in Light Wind Trials
In Rothesay on July 12 the Shamrock I and Shamrock II sailed in a four knot breeze. Shamrock I led at the start, but Shamrock II closed the gap and took the lead before both boats becalmed off Combrae. Designer Mr. Watson seeks continued trials next week.
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Rothesay
Firth of Clyde
Combrae
Watson
Spokane Chamber Official Found Dead in Temple Court
Hubert H. Greely secretary of the Spokane chamber of commerce was found dead in his Temple Court room Thursday morning. He had been missing since Sunday and death is believed to be due to heart trouble.
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Spokane
Wash
Hubert H. Greely
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Temple Court
Death of Hon L P Preston in Springfield TiL
Springfield TiL July 12 news that Hon L P Preston aged 66 years has died at his home. He served the case of the Ill collected: in 1890.
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Marion
Ind
A. N. Martin
National House of Representatives
Bluffton
L. P. Preston
Springfield
Til
Government to ease corn prices by duty cut
Mexico City on July 12 reports the high price of Indian corn, a staple for the common people. The government may remove the duty on American corn or otherwise aid to lower prices if farmers refuse to sell their current holdings for speculation.
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Mexico City
Mexico Pan American delegates elect committees
Mexico City reporters note that delegates to the Pan American congress have met and elected committees on international law and agriculture. The brief dispatch records the formation of these panels as part of the ongoing congress activities in July.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Tragedy On Nickel Plate Bridge Causes Multiple Deaths
A wreck on the Nickel Plate at Crooked Creek near East Springfield Pa killed ten trainmen and bridge workers and badly injured several others. Conductor Phil A Moore of Conneaut died. rescue efforts and morgue transfer followed as traffic halted and a wrecking train was dispatched. The cause is listed as an accident with speed restrictions at the bridge in force.
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Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland, O
Crooked Creek
East Springfield
Conneaut
William Griffith
Buffalo
Phil A. Moore
George Smith
J. S. Seaboss
Workman
Cleveland
George Swartz
Springfield
Homer Beckwith
Foreman
Randall West
Randall
Beckwith
Swartz
E. A. Miller
Gorham
Father Murphy
Lake Shore
Three New Torpedo Boats to Be Christened in Baltimore
Washington July 12 Miss Catherine Whipple Sibley of Detroit, a descendant of Commodore Whipple, will christen the torpedo boat Whipple on August 15 Miss Isabella Truxton of Norfolk, a great granddaughter of Commodore Truxton, will christen the torpedo boat Truxton Mrs Worden widow of Adm Worden likely will name her daughter Miss Grace Worden to christen the torpedo boat Worden The three ships will be launched together in Baltimore
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Washington
Catherine Whipple Sibley
Detroit
Commodore Whipple
Whipple
Isabella Truxton
Norfolk
Commodore Truxton
Truxton
Worden
Adm. Worden
Grace Worden
Baltimore
Columbia Wins Newport Race in Fine Form
In Newport Rhode Island on July 12 Columbia won a 15 mile race with Constitution second and Independence third. The Boston boat led at the outer mark but finished two minutes behind. Independence sailed without her jib topsail and kept pace. In St Paul Maria A Curtis wife of actor Samuel Curtis filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 175121 and clothing valued at 275 exempt by law.
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Newport
R. L
Columbia
Constitution
Independence
Boston
St. Paul, Minn
Maria A. Curtis
Samuel of
Posen
Milwaukee Journalist Named U S Consul General
John St. Bacon, a Milwaukee newspaper man and veteran of the Spanish War, accepted an appointment as consul general Rublee at Hong Kong, announced in Milwaukee on July 12.
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General Rublee
Milwaukee
Wis
John St. Bacon
Thursday's Games Innings Scores From Baseball Lineups
A partial recap of Thursday baseball results lists teams like Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Chicago Washington Baltimore Boston Phila Columbus Dayton Indiana Grand Rapids Wheeling Ft Wayne Toledo and others with various innings scores and pitching lines, including multiple umpires.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Phillips
Bergen
Kittson
Donovan
McGuire
Behle
R. HE
Pittsburg
Boston
Tannehill
Zimmer
Pittenger
Kittredge
Emslie
Nash
R.H.E. Cleveland
Detroit
Moore
R.H
Wash’ton
Baltimore
Mercer
Carrick
Clarke
Howell
Robinson
Sheridan
Manassau
Phila
Winters
Schreck
Plank
Smith
Connolly
R.fle
Columbus
Dayton
McMakin
Zinram
Wicker
Coggswell
Cross
Indiana
Plis
Rapids
Sutthoff
Heydon
Luther
Zalitsky
Latham
E. Wheeling
Wayne
Kenna
Fox
Mullen
Fuller
Toledo
Yerkes
Kelner
Pardee
Graffins
Indianapolis Disbands Team as New Owner Takes Franchise
Indianapolis, July 12. After Thursday’s game with Grand Rapids the Indianapolis team was disbanded. President Meyer of the league met local magnates and Georgie N. Gatterson who paid $500 as a guarantee to play the season. Gatterson acquires the franchise and five former Indianapolis players—Hickey, Flynn, Sutthoff, Byers, and Donnelly—join his roster. Other players have signed with Cincinnati and Worcester clubs, while Heydon Hoghever Shannon and Alloway have offers but not yet signed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Rapids
Meyer
Georgie N. Gatterson
Matthews
Gatterson
Hickey
Flynnn
Sutthoff
Byers
Donnelly
Summer
Fox
Bey
Guese
Cincinnati
Capt
Kelley
Worcester, Mass
Heydon
Hoghever
Shannon
Alloway
Markets Report Flour and Grain and Wheat and Livestock
Cincinnati markets list flour prices across grades led by spring patent at 3.70 a bushel and fancy 3.05 to 3.35, with family 2.75 to 2.90 and low grade 1.75 to 1.95. Chicago wheat bids July 64 1/2 to 64 1/2 cents, Sept 0.43 0.0 a bushel. Corn and oats show No 2 track 50 1/4, 50 1/4 cents and 35 cents respectively. Live stock notes record hogs and cattle ranges with various price brackets for the Cincinnati market on July 11.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Household Cleaning Tips and Bread Cost Facts
The text advises nickel chafing dish care by never immersing in water and to wipe clean, rub with chamois, and use dry bread crust to absorb odors. It also suggests turpentine for floors and light alcohol for gilded frames, plus beaten egg white as a cleanser. Prof Atwater findings: bread for a family of six costs 35 cents daily when bought, 11 cents when baked at home. a workingman earning $2.50 daily, bread is the main food.
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Atwater
A Showman's Philosophy of Childs Happiness
The text presents epigrammatic maxims from a famed showman on child happiness and education. It argues amusement for children nurtures virtue, curiosity, and wisdom, praising a child friendly approach as noble leadership.
Army literacy and living standards across European forces
A compilation notes illiteracy at 36 percent among Italian conscripts and British soldiers reading 95 percent versus 68 percent in 1860. It details rations, costs, and customary foods in Arctic and European armies, and cites Lieut. Hobson on sailors lacking homes and female influence.
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Italy
Scots Guards
Arctic
Greenland
New York
England
France
Russia
Spain
Belgium
Hobson
Boston
Surviving Governors and Their National Roles
The article notes notable surviving governors from Virginia Massachusetts New York and Ohio. It highlights Gen Fitzhugh Lee Secretary Long ex governor of Massachusetts and Navy secretary, and lists six living New York governors Cornell Cleveland Hill Morton Black and Roosevelt with three later attaining national offices.
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Virginia
Fitzhugh Lee
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
Bay State
Navy
McKinley
Senator Foraker
Washington
Ohio
New York City
New York
Cornell
Cleveland
Hill
Morton
Black
Roosevelt
Headgear for Women Promotes Mexican Hat Fashion
Seasonal feature highlights pink hawthorn sprays as chic millinery. Country style women find lavish hats, with Joanne milliners showcasing.
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Ake
Joanne
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Combine
Mississippi
Gen. Butterfield
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Eason
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Douglass
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