Safe and sane Fourth urged to curb deadly explosives
Pennsylvania has not progressed as far as some states in the movement for a safe and sane Fourth yet many cities regulate explosives. The article notes rising casualties from fire and explosive injuries, cites Collier’s Weekly figures for 1909 to 1912, and highlights efforts in Pan alla and other states to curb sensational displays and dangerous devices.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
Collier’s Weekly
New York City
Lexington
Hunker
Fort Moultrie
White Plains
Fort Washington
Monmouth
Owpens
Iola
Penitent Masachusetts
Pennia
Panalla
Alabama
Ida
New Mexico
Carolinas
South Dakota
Maine
Gettysburg Heat Prostration Hits Veterans in Scores Report
Gettysburg Pennsylvania reports extreme heat as aged veterans suffer heat prostration in the battlefield area. Ambulances shuttle victims to camp hospitals while crowds of 195000 gather amid shortages of provisions. Roads into town blocked. Quartermaster orders thousands of mattresses and tents to cope with the parched conditions.
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United Trees
Gettysburg
Commission
West Relief Spreads As Heat Bakes Ohio Cities
Across Ohio relief arrives in western towns while interior areas endure a severe heat wave. Officials report at least 25 deaths in the state, including 11 infants and two adults in Cleveland, with Cincinnati Columbus and Chicago also logging new fatalities and prostrations as the heat persists.
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United Weeks
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
New Curbing Under Way on South and Spring Streets
Contractors on South and Spring streets push curb work for a new brick roadway. The crew has expanded and yesterday afternoon began setting the curb, starting on the east side of Spring street and extending a short distance along South street. The new curb is expected to form the foundation for the rebuilt wall.
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Spring Street
South Street
Tomorrow's Fourth of July Baseball Showdown Near
Tonight the city league holds a business meeting at eight in the Chamber of Commerce to decide which club, Municipal or High School, earns a spot to face the Reymondsa in the Fourth of July doubleheader. Both chase second place as summer games loom and big clashes approach.
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Tommorrow
Munnicipal Club
Reymondsa
Galence
Chamber of Commerce
Injured Kepple Wrench Factory Worker
A Kepple wrench factory employee in the Third ward, Raymond, suffered a serious jam and crush to the index finger on his right hand this morning around eleven. He was taken to Dr. J C Kibler for treatment, and while serious, doctors believe the finger may be saved.
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Raymond
J.C. Kibler
Barbers To Open Wednesday In City Plan
Barbers in the city decide to alter their afternoon closing schedule and remain open on Wednesday while closing the shops for the entire day on Friday July 4. It is not believed the Wednesday plan will be changed after this week.
Benefit At Lyric Tonight Attracts Strong Bill
The Lyric Theatre presents four acts including a two reel Bison drama to raise funds for the Indies aiding Mrs Ettat Dunn as she seeks entry into a New Jersey home. Admission is one cent to support a worthy cause and hopes for a large donation.
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Lyric Theatre
New Jnate
Alce
City Fathers Sweat In Shirtsleeves At Meeting
The City Fathers held their regular session in shirtsleeves as coats were not allowed in the chamber. Outside, a crowd gathered on pavement near South Spring and Mill streets for a court of suppals. Several frontage assessment complaints surfaced, notably Jacob Franz and Fred Baritough raising concerns. The council referred all issues to the street committee for review at the next meeting.
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South Spring
Jacob Franz
Fred Baritough
The
4th of July outing shirts with collars to watch
Residents plan a July Fourth social with collared shirts as part of the event attire. Community organizers emphasize festive wear and family activities, inviting neighbors to gather at the park for a day of games and fireworks.
Court of Appeals Session Adjourns and Permits Building Erects
A joint session of the court of appeals council convened, granting building permits to J J Pat Patighion corner East Washington and Park Street, to Thomas W Keating for an awning, and to Colegrove for a shop on South Street. The common branch later addressed sewering Liberty Street and west line on West Pleasant. Weather: cooler tomorrow forecast with highs around 85, Pittsburgh reaching 97. Heat-related deaths rise in the area today and yesterday.
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Court of Appeals
J. J. Pat Patighion
East Washington
Park Street
Thomas W. Keating
Colegrove
South Strent
Iiberty Street
West Pleasant
Pennsylvania
Pittsburghs
Pittsburg Forecaster Predicts Relief From Thunder Showers
Pittsburg weather forecast notes relief ahead as storms were expected to taper tonight and again tomorrow. Forecaster Pennywitt issued the midday advisory for July 1 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Caitea Press
Pittsburg
Pennywitt
July 4 Tabernacle services with visiting ministers
Free Methodist Tabernacle hosts union July 4 services with visiting Christian workers. Love Feast at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. All Christians of denominations invited to attend. Sutton and Barnes, Evangelists.
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Tabernacle
Free Methodist ‘Tabernacle
Sutton & Barnes
Loharge
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