Seven Blazes Keep Firemen on the Jump
Fire crews answered multiple alarms since Saturday noon with five fireworks fires deemed trivial and three major blazes. The largest engulfed Connolly Sponge and Iron Works on South Front Street, threatening nearby yards and facilities. Fireboats, tugboats, and engines battled shifting flames as a strong breeze fed the blaze, which burned for hours and forced extra alarms and significant water pumping efforts.
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Connolly Sponge and Iron Works
Iron and Sponge Works
Connolly 1 Sponge and Tron Works
South Front Street
Mur
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Il Woks
Heidritter Lumber Yard
William T. Cox
Hidwin
Meta
Drew
Shatan
Ishi Sound
Hudson
Daniel Leary
Charles Shields
Leary
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Dow Breaks Even
The market opened with a tentative advance led by gains in Union Pacific and Reading while Southern Pacific lagged. Trading showed broad participation with many issues rising early, but fluctuations persisted as speculators eyed a general upward tilt. several stocks pulled back.
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Jiy
Union Pacific
Sorthern
Pacife
Pridmy
Fiona Utvaniie
Brielting
Finn
Palas
Camp Fire Destroys Boys Tents At Jersey Resort
A large fire swept seven tents at a Jersey coast camp injuring fourteen boys with property losses estimated at 1500 uninsured. The fire broke as the boys swam. only a motor car was saved. Mayor of Allenhurst and residents provided clothing and aid.
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Minna
Allenhurst
Elizabeth Hoya
Jersey
Elizabeth
Jersey Coast
Felix Beat
Peter Jolson
Iloseply Brophy
Tala Packenham
Frank Niluil
Ian Glacken
Jérome Brennan
Ralph Shearer
William Shearer
James Shearer
Hoagland Denies Knowledge of Crowell in Trial
Rahway drug clerk William H. Hoagland testifies he does not know Jennie Crowell the girl cited in the alleged operation. He claims no college education, relies on practical knowhow, and asserts ignorance of instruments used in the case. Hoagland admits knowing William Sweater but says he is not an intimate friend, and he describes his and Sweater’s minor ties to the Owl Club of Rahway.
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William H. Hoagland
Rahway
Jennie Crowell
Hoagland
Crowell
Swift
William Sweater
Sweater
Pennie Crowell
Owl Chil
Hongland
A. F. Kirstein
Rah
Baton Ectober
Gracey Mi Aazman
Mary F. Boulton
Albert Assman
John A. Rackle
John Duff
Charles & Thompson
Cornelius Leary
James McLaughlin
William Weingarth
Elsie Williams
William A. Canford
Thos
Kirstein
Mies Williams
Canfield
Hoagland’s
Indicted Sugar Heads Enter Not Guilty Plea
New York July The American Refining Company and heads of operators invited by a Federal Grand Jury on conspiracy to restrain trade appeared in court and entered not guilty pleas. Judge Vand allowed two weeks to withdraw pleas and possibly enter pleas or move to quash charges.
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New York
American Event Refining Company
Ha Edicers
Chia
Vand
Rep Cushman Passes Away at Roosevelt Hospital
Representative W Cushman of Tacoma Washington died at Roosevelt Hospital after a weeksl illness from pneumonia following neck surgery. He had served in Congress since 1891 and was a member of Ways and Means. Cushman was born May 8 1867 in Brighton Washington and built a career as a lawyer before taking five straight terms in the House.
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New York
W. Cushman
Tacoma
Wash
Roosevelt Hospital
U. S
Samuel H. Pilea
Washington
Andrew
Burleigh
Cushman
Francia W. Cian
Congress
Long
Epare
Gaunt
Rahman Jd
Conness
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Brighton
County
Therritory
Wyoming
Nebraska
Wauh
Crime Wave Lashes Philadelphia On Fourth Of July
Philadelphia reports a violent Fourth of July with three gunshot incidents and one stabbing. Police officer Richard Gideon of the 28th district was fatally wounded in a clash with burglars. Two other men, William Rionegro and Ward Graves, are listed as fatally or seriously wounded in separate attacks.
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Philadelphia
Lfe
Richard Gideon
Wiliam Rionegro
Kaward Graves
Fragmented OCR item about a local event in a paper
A damaged OCR snippet mentions names and places in a local notice but is incomplete. It hints at an event or notice without clear dates or actions.
Drowning Boy Saved by Long Rope Cast
A collision between the launch Jessie and barge Anvil Marge near Sandy Hook endangered William Killy of Elizabeth Avenue, who could not swim. A mate on the barge cast a rope, saving him as the Jessie struggled with a tow line and heavy seas during the Liberty A.C. annual outing. Captain Louis Kunze maneuvered through a tense approach but a snapped tiller rope caused danger before the rescue.
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Slessie
Forts
Tbe
Liberty A.C
Marge
William Killy
Elizabeth Avenue
Elih
Sandy Hook
Killy
Jessie
Atlantic Highlands
Athletic Club
Louis Kunze
Jennie
Elizabeth
Kunze
Damien Douder
Kanee
Kunse
Jensie
Lexsen
Judge Gaynor Delays Thaw Insanity Trial
Harry Thaw appears before Supreme Court Judge Mills on habeas corpus appeal as Gaynor weighs move to shift Thaw insanity case from Westchester to New York County. Mills adjourns to hear Governor Stee of Pennsylvania testimony on Thaw mental state amid bankruptcy case for over 1.5 million dollars. Thaw travels with his mother and Countess of Yarmouth among relatives.
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White Plains
Harry Ky Thaw
Supreme Court
Mills
Charles Mornhauser
Gaynor
Haw
Thaw
Westccester County
New York County
Tudge Gaynor
Bt. James, L
Mischauser
Stee -of
Pennsylvania
Stane
Yarmouth
Police Move to Quell Chinatown Tong War
New York officials mobilize forty police in Chinatown to halt an incipient Tong war sparked by Hip Sing and On Leong factions. Chief Rehmitberger and Inspector McCafferty direct operations with Baker, while Governor Hughes and Washington monitor. Notables warn that any killings will trigger deadly retaliation. Police in armed clothing patrol streets as Chinese ministers seek to prevent further bloodshed.
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New York
Chinatown
Peorly
Rovalyara
Imapertor Rehmittberger
McCafferty
Palicn
Baker
Maghes
Washington
State Department
Wa Ting Fang
Chineas
Niao
Nik
Hip Sing
Tonga
Hoston
Hip Sing ‘Tong
On Leong Tong
Wo Sing Tong
Boston
Sigel
Leon Ting
Chines
Falen
Hig Sing Tong
Wi Thig Fung
Hotug
Lima
Fourth of July death and injury tolls compared
The Chicago Tribune reports Independence Day casualties with 44 dead and 2361 injured nationwide. The article notes a decline in fatalities versus past years, a rise in injuries, and ongoing calls for safer Fourth of July celebrations.
Taft central figure in Lake Champlain centennial
Fort Ticonderoga hosts a July celebration marking the lake Champlain tercentenary with President Taft as central figure. Notables include Vice President Sherman, Ambassador Hughen, and Vermont Governor Moweezoe Poe, as Franco American organizers run events from St. Peters Church to lakeside processions amid tight security and special deputies.
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President Taft
Lake Champlain
Fort Ticonderoga
N.Y
Tait
Mluttering
Fort Henry
Vicw
Shermat
Thaveenor Hughen
Ambascadore Stryer
Juseerand
Moweoee Poe
Vermeunt
Miss Elkins Abroad Sparks Abruzzi Romance Return
Rome reports credence to rumors that Catherine Fiking will renew the Abruzzi romance when she returns to Europe this summer. A Duke of Abruzzi family contact says the Duke and Miss Hiking plan to meet while the American daughter travels in Europe as July orders shifted to suit her plans. Reports also note a dramatic Himalayan climb by the Duke involving guides near the Lake Tora region as speculation swirls about his summit attempts and a swift European departure with Miss Elkins and her mother.
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Rome
Katherine Fiking
Europe
United States
Sonatoura
Waa
Mary
Schleerlam
Tore
Nia Tepmrtirre
Hotye City
Awonding
Himalayas
Th Wens
Mies Ekins
Quake Felt at Docks As Telegraph Reports
A July incident described as a slight earthquake near Newport and Washington rumor cites authorities noting tremor effects across the area. The Journal announces its Washington, D.C. sale plan and local storage details appear, with ads for beverages and streetwarehouse services.
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Newpert
Walee
Injured Multiply in 4th of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July festivities left many wounded as crowds celebrated across the city. About fifty injuries were reported, with several men and children hospitalized. A public service crackdown reduced accidents by sweeping trolley tracks and banning unsafe devices. Notable injuries include a 40-year-old man at Alexian Hospital with a calf wound from a discharged rifle. multiple children suffered powder burns and shell fragments. Firework incidents prompted seven fires reported by the fire department.
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Elizabeth
Peyseis
Varioi
Publi Servicn
Dev
Saener Livlo
Alexian
Ball
Ivmasheio
George Ward
First Street
Frank Wetterall
Westeral
Alexian Hospital
Charles IH. Weber
Washington Street
Geneva Hospital
Secret Agent's Slayer Dies in Electric Chair
Report from Auburn New York states Banducci, convicted of killing Joe Sardato and involved with a Belfast crime case, was executed by electric chair after being sentenced for murder. The incident occurred as authorities noted the national holiday and a prior parole/clemency process. A separate retail notice advertises a July merr sale at Levy's Department Store with special redline pricing.
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Auburn
Ufuseype Banduoal
Joe Sardato
United States
Belfast
Leilyaih
Banducci
Henke Becaus
Sarde
Maria
Levy
Heolbel
Wall
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Watniiong
Fora Securities
William J. Sherer
Mr. Brenan
Charles. Boyd
Sugar Heads
Union Business College
Pnter T Petion
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Dix Ottoe
Pont
Berrian
Prim
Gebhardts Summer Garden
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Washington Statesman
Wu Ting Fang
Gov. Hughes
Chicago
Chicago ‘Tribune
Croes
Montcalm
Montesm
Abercrombie
Ticonderoga
Tinton -Comn
Viattaburg
Utina
Secret Service
Upttatia
Miss Elkins
Journal
Washington, D.C
Stands of the Nations
Columbia News
Washiawn
Bure
Bern Avenue
KENT
Murnewre
Be i Mair & Son
East Jarmey Virvet
William Sininka
Bowl Stort
Malvin Nald
Seara
Morrow
Raymond Gray
Franklin Atrest
Francis Lexeo
New Point Road
Angers
Ebbank
Francis Peters
Kalilace
Elizabetit Elerantenay
Fifth Street
John Rogers
Ventro Street
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Ami Tee Willa Mott
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