Multiple Disasters and Deaths Across United States
A string of incidents reports explosions and drownings in Ohio and Indiana, suicides, fires, and accidents. Notable entries include three burned in Hamilton Ohio from a gasoline stove blast, drownings in Huntington Indiana, a former mayor missing in London Ohio, and a nurse and a girl drowned at Wading River.
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Payne
Charles Schiuster
Hamilton
Johnston
London
Bes
Frederick Weisen
Canal Dover
Wenstantly
Blivluu
New York
Josie Merry
Miss Ashton
Bgen
Wading River
Long Island
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Roosevelt
William Jenning Bryan
Europe
Retail Dealers’ Association
Detroit
McKnight Sentenced to Six Years in Atlanta Prison
Louisville journal reports former banker J M McKnight ordered to Atlanta to serve six years for misusing funds of the German National Bank in a four year legal fight. He faced five trials and four verdicts against him amid claims the bank was insolvent before his tenure. Boxer's indemnity: Chinese government pays third installment to U S fiscal agents in Shanghai with settlement based on prior treaty exchange rate.
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Louisville
J. M. McKnight
Evans
Atlanta
McKnight
Washington
State Department
United States
Shanghai
Grave diggers strike at Greenwood cemetery in Brooklyn
New York reports grave-diggers at Greenwood cemetery demand raise from 1.60 to 2.00 per day. Compromise offer 1.75 rejected. receiving vaults used to retain bodies in emergencies. Other workers pressed into service. strikers given notice to return or be replaced.
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New York
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
Eighth Matrimonial Chance in Upper Sandusky
Robert Martin of Sycamore wed Miss Alma Jones of Bucyrus in a ceremony by Squire Lamb. Martin is 55 and the bride 22. Martin has seven divorced wives living.
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Upper Sandusky, O
Robert Martin
Sycamore
Almeda Jones
Bucyrus
Squire Lamb
Martin
Judge Osborne Calls Troops for Curtis Jett Trial
Lexington July 13 Judge Osborne presiding over the Curtis Jett and Tom White case seeks state troops to guard Cynthiana during the Harrison circuit court trial. He forbids armed entry and asks Colonel Williams to ensure peace and witness protection.
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Lexington
Curtis Jett
Tom White
Harrison
Judge Osborne
Tatham Springs
Roger N. Williams
Cynthiana
Jackson
Restrictive Laws of Russia Said to Cause Jewish Misery
John Weber former immigration commissioner spoke at the Jewish Chautauqua in Atlantic City on July 13. He argued Russian laws force the Jew into alien status at birth, fetter movement and education, and leave him powerless to seek protection or defend against abuse.
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Russia
Atlantic City
N. J
John Weber
Buffalo
Port of New York
Congress
Europe
Weber
Freight train plunge in Royal Gorge leaves five dead
In Canon City Colorado on July 11 a Denver and Rio Grande freight train with three engines and twenty cars jumped the rails in the Royal Gorge. It tumbled along on the ties and finally leaped a precipice plunging about 2000 feet to the river below. Five men were killed.
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Canon City
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Royal Gorge
Canon
Arkansas
Charlottesville
Southern Railway
Rock Fish Depot
Chicago Hot Wave Claims Six Lives and Prostrations
A severe heat wave hits Chicago with six deaths and many prostrations. The Weather Bureau records 92 degrees while street thermometers rise higher. A thunderstorm and lake breeze drop temperatures by about 20 degrees, and officials warn of a renewed heat spell.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Barney Oldfield Sets World Record on Half Mile Track
Marion Indiana July 10 Barney Oldfield established a new world's record by driving a mile on a half mile track in 1 16 25 The previous record for a mile on a half mile track was 1 26 set by Winton Oldfield also completed five miles in 5 46% Tom Cooper could not race due to sickness.
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Marion
Ind
Barney Oldfield
Winton
Oldfield
Tom Cooper
Heat Wave Claims and Chicago Population Milestone
New York records six heat related deaths in the city and six in Brooklyn with about forty prostrations as temperatures topped 94 degrees on Thursday, the hottest day since July 2 1901. Chicago census data puts the city population at 2,231,000 per the 1903 city directory publishers.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Mob Hangs Suspect in Vicksburg Stout Stabbing
In Vicksburg Mississippi on Saturday a mob hanged Cato Garrett a Black man who stabbed Harry Stout to death near the crime scene. Local authorities did not intervene. Public tension rose after the deadly stabbing.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Cato Garrett
Harry Stout
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices July 14
Grain and stock prices across Cleveland Chicago New York Cincinnati Boston Toledo show cattle prices by weight and grade, sheep and lamb values, hogs and calves. wheat corn oats and dairy items listed with bid ranges and market notes for buyers and sellers. Strong entity mentions include Cleveland Chicago New York Cincinnati Boston Toledo and individual price figures for steers heifers cows lambs hogs calves and futures.
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Cleveland
Texas
New York
Cincinnati
Nevastle
Toledo
The Instinct for Dolls in Girlhood
A reflection from Good Housekeeping on how children's doll fascination begins with simple rag or bottle toys and evolves into complex imitations of mothers. It notes a six year old’s preference for doll babies resembling a mother and explains why wax figures disappoint, while smaller, less handsome dolls remain favored.
Cockfighting in English Schools Through the Ages
The article traces cockfighting as a long standing practice in England. It cites Sitzstein in the twelfth century noting London youths bringing cocks to schools at Shrovetide, with forenoon fights witnessed by masters. It mentions schoolmaster incomes from cockfight dues into the 1700s and annual shows at Manchester Grammar School until 1815.
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England
Sitzstephen
Applecross
Ross-shire
Manchester Grammar School
Wig Dressing Skills Vary Across Shops
The passage notes that not all who style real hair can equally dress wigs. Some shops employ trained wig dressers among wax figure crews with higher pay, while most rely entirely on professional wig dressers.
Indiscretion on Trust and Concealed Finances Cited
An exchange from the New York Times questions the value of trust in engagements and marriages. A quoted remark argues honesty about income stifles personal spending, highlighting tension between openness and financial independence.
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New York Times
A Cupid Prescription in Life Quotation
A brief quote from Life magazine presents a playful back and forth about love. The banter centers on belief in exclusive affection, with one character teasing the other about commitment and possessiveness.
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store Sells Chamberlain Remedy
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. The ad claims it is the most successful bowel remedy and universally relied upon for stomach and digestion issues. July
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Crosier
Chamberlain
Crosier's Corner Drug Store
To Die of Paralysis Like Father
Mrs. N. M. Bucknell describes severe headaches and nervous prostration ending after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She reports renewed health and appetite with no headaches since starting the remedy. All druggists sell and guarantee the first bottle. Send for a free health hook from Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
Chicago
W. A. Thompson
Duluth
Minn
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elihart
Ind
Gained Dire Revenge Angry Farmer Shoots Son-in-Law
In Bluffton Indiana on July 13 John Terrell, a wealthy farmer, shot and killed his son-in-law Melvin Wolfe as Wolfe lay on an operating table for a leg amputation after being wounded by Terrell earlier. Terrell then defended himself against a mob before surrendering to the sheriff.
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Bluffton
Ind
John Terrel
Petroleum
Melvin Wolfe
Wolfe
Terrell
Soit
Dr. Saunders
Governor Durbin Halts Transfer for Evansville Trial
Governor Durbin stopped the transfer of Lee Brown to Evansville for immediate trial. He doubts a fair trial is possible now and fears danger in moving the prisoner. Judge Rasch ordered the prisoner returned, postponing the trial indefinitely.
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Evansville
Ind
Durbin
Rasch
Lee Brown
Kratz
Rhea Hanging Delayed As Supreme Court Considers Injunction
William Rhea's execution in Lincoln Nebraska was postponed thirty minutes while his lawyers seek an injunction. The delay follows a reprieve from ex governor Savage imposing hard labor, which the defense argues duplicates punishment for the same crime. The Nebraska supreme court denied the injunction request.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Rhea
Supreme Court
Rhea
Savage
Lynching Threat After Osceola Killing
Arthur Shadden a young planter four miles south of Osceola was shot and killed by a negro tenant. Excitement runs high and a lynching is probable if the suspect is caught.
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Osceola
Ark
Arthur Shadden
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