Prohibitionists Celebrate a Glorious Fourth in Indiana
Prohibitionists plan demonstrations across Indiana with balloons, parades, and fireworks. In LaPorte Cavalry drill and vaudeville, in Muncie racing and baseball, in New Albany park celebrations, and many towns from Logansport to Peru report parades, speeches, and exhibitions. Local officials anticipate crowds and a festive Fourth with varied entertainment statewide.
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Indiana
Fenipre
Laporte
Muncie
Neromus
Exhition
New Albany
Helm
Tipton
Logansport
Washington
Red Mien
South Whitl
Perkins Urges Boycott Over Parryism in Parryville
Aunt F A Perkins of Indianapolis told about 200 residents in Parrysville says merchants should refuse to trade with any member of the association so long as its cardinals propagate destruction of unions and maintain Parryism above Americanism. L B Burkett of Elwood furniture factory and E J Gould of Indianapolis endorsed the stance.
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Selbyville
Ind
F. A. Perkins
Indianapolis
Perkins
Parry
Indianapalta
L. BE. Burkett
Elwood Furniture Factory
E. J. Gould
Indtangpots
John McGregor Reflects On His Best Fourth Of July
John McGregor recalls Fourth of July memories from his time in Indiana. He describes a political gathering at North Vernon during the era of Cleveland and Hendricks, the American flag event, and the mixed crowd with his Republican stance. He cherishes mornings spent with his children watching firecrackers on the veranda.
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North
Vernon
Ind
Don McGregor
Meraand
Hendricks
Cleveland and
Furnished rooms for rent advertised on seventh page
An early newspaper liner ad promotes furnished rooms for rent and seeks a traveling man. It mentions a German girl wanted and interests in mortgage loans. The notice appears on page seven with vague phrases about housing and services.
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Reed
Steeple Jack On Meridian Street Church
A workman known as a steeple jack climbs the Meridian Street church spire to arrange ropes for painting. Curious clergies and passersby observe as the daring ascent draws mixed remarks about the cost and risk, while the man resists help.
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Meridian ST
Bulla
Menatanat M. Eb.ehuren
Lynch Law Duel After Shooting In Evansville
In Evansville a confrontation late Friday left Lew Massey fatally wounded after a man named Brown shot him in the abdomen. A police officer, Massey with twenty years on the force, attempted to arrest Brown. a duel followed with both sides firing. Brown was lightly injured and Massey died from his injuries.
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Evansville
Int
Brown
Lew Massey
Mansey
Marsay
Massey
Thomas Connor Dies at 41. Civil War Veteran Buried
Thomas Connor aged 6 percent of $41 Goodinlave died at 2 30 a m Thursday and was buried at 9 a m Saturday from St Anthony church with interment in Holy Cross cemetery Born in County Meath Ireland he came from Johnson County where he lived 20 years He leaves a widow and children Maria Connor Thomas John Patrick Andrew Dominick and James all residents of the town He served as cock broug h out the Civil War at the government barracks in Jeffersonville.
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Thomas Connor
St. Anthony's Ehurch
Joly Cross
Johnson County
County Mee
Ireland
Dz Sone
Misa Maria Connor
Thomas
John
Patrick
Andrew
Dominick
James
Gen Cassius Clay’s Declining Grip After Loss of Child Wife
Lexington dispatch reports Gen Cassius M. Clay former minister to Russia is unable to recover after a stroke like decline. His mind wanders and he moans for his former child wife Dann Clay who left him for a man named Brock, signaling continued distress and personal disruption.
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Lexington
White Hall
Cassius M. Clay
Minster
Russia
Dann’ Clay
Brock
Preacher's Daughter Weds Ex Convict in July Town Sensation
In Stamford Connecticut, Mrs Winifred Swinnerton, daughter of Ken W. T. Swinnerton, wed J. R. Caswall, an ex-convict, a sensational July union in town. The note mentions local shops and amenities at a Fairview Park pavilion with ice cream and meals.
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Fairview Park
Ae Pavilion
Logsdon Denies All Charges Under Oath
Witnesses testifying at a Friday session of the investigation into charge allegations said Dr. Lagseini denied the charges as politically motivated. Logsdon claimed no contract inducements were offered to any board member, and that neither Wide nor Gator of the construction firm sought favors. The construction firm faced fines last year for contract failures, while the bid by the contractor was slightly lower than the highest bid. A Monday session was announced to begin further testimonies.
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Erwin DR. Lagseini
Nevers
Board of Public Works
Aris Chateman
Logsiton Ball Fo
Marion County
Ran Atruction Company
Ary
Roarary Works
Logsdon
Pinya AL Wide
Harry Gator
Con Binion Company
Lenay
Uber
Cnnsirvecion
Msontone
Tos Leadon
Ale
Seibert
Construc
Liew Compass
George Eo Hunt
Thaiman Wynne
Get Together Declared By Mayor Beckwalter In Committee
City officials and executives of the organization discuss planned redirection for a new building contract. The Commercial lab has debated the matter ten days without a suggestion. Officials acknowledge the work but wait for further guidance before proceeding. Murder case note from Prentiscounty reports L Matt Hughes killing John Gordon Friday. Hughes silent on motive. Local ads promote eyewear, horses, jewelry and travel specials as part of a mixed notices page.
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Ark
Commercal Eth
Ico
Beckwalter
Four Killed In Pittsburg Streetcar Crash
A streetcar on Al Mineulu avenue jumped the tracks near Lincoln Bridge Saturday morning, plunging into a deep ravine. The motorman and two passengers died, with several others injured.
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Pittsburg
al Mineulu Ave
First Wheat Very Poor. Indianapolie Consignment Hinders Prices
The Ast consignments of wheat to Indianapolie this year are poor with prices down as buyers hesitate. Appearances indicate returns will hinge on the acre. Nearly killed, John Sher sustains a heavy bar of iron wound on the hand at the Vannaaie mhavhitie shore. he was treated at Tir, Luebengit’s office.
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Acre
John Sher
Vannaaiemhavhitie
Telgeah
Tir
Luebengit
Chicago Boys Keep Fire Department Busy
In Chicago on July 1 a chaotic night parade and fire at a Newsboys’ barn and mission complex led to multiple rescues. A blaze destroyed a horse barn with twenty horses killed, while Florence Crittenden mission workers and Newsboys from the ham aided in evacuating women and preventing total destruction.
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Chicago Boys
Chicago
Carest
Newsss & Sons
Ras
Mins
Jexain Chapman
Florence Crittenden Mission
Pinudhis
Ham
Hardight
Linemen Strike Settled and Workers Return to Earnest Work
The strike by linemen ends with a settlement. The new company agrees to meet the wage demand and keep previously employed non infantry staff. Old company work crews have returned to duties as negotiations conclude.
Gala Derby Day Set with 55 Thoroughbreds Entered
A gala derby day featured six races with varying furlongs and starters, from six to seven to fifteen on the Derby card. Spectators in scarlet and white filled the stands as horses and riders prepared, the day promising a strong attendance and racing fever throughout.
Inquisitive Calf Roams No 12 Engine House
An inquisitive calf wandered into No 12 engine house on Madison Avenue and Morris Street Friday evening. Firemen restrained the animal after it inspected equipment and teased the horses, then imprisoned it in a rear pen awaiting ownership. If claimed, the calf may become a mascot for the firehouse.
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NO. 12
Engine House
Ted Ty
Brown Alf
Madison-ave
Morris-st
Earf
Reese
Redonald
Nobrly
Hot Wave Death Toll and Snow Reports Across Regions
Across multiple cities the heat wave caused numerous deaths and mass heat prostrations. Reports from Chicago Philadelphia New York and Baltimore note high temperatures with fatalities and illnesses. Some western areas logged snow amid storm activity and lingering cold.
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Chicago
Mercury
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Meadville
Col
Eldora
Cheyenne
Wye
Man injured eye in Fourth of July firework blast
David Gresh of 9 chemies house sustained an eye injury while celebrating the Fourth. He held a firecracker that exploded, sending debris into his eye and burning and lacerating the flesh. He was treated by Dr Garstang and later returned home, with fears of possible permanent sight loss.
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David Gresh
Chemies House
Greah
Dr. Garstang
Sta
State in Brief Highlights Local Incidents and Scandals
Vincennes Unaries Holleman 63 dead after a fall. Loogootee Mrs. Thomas dies by apparent poisoning. Leffersville David Minor 9 drowns while swimming in Muddy Creek. Winamac a farmer’s son loses feet to mowing machine. Anderson Lais Osterman to be released. may return to England. Lawrenceburg First Mononas Bank of Dillsboro formed with capital 550. Montpelier Huroneh sells Blackford holdings to Kelley Kine Moore for per barrel. New Albany Virginia Rice suffers multiple leg fractures after a sidewalk rocket attack. Huntington Comaioga of Comstock Novelty Company missing, bankruptcy filing expected. Crawfordsville Willem and Clarence Clark arrested for assaulting Zetna and Verna Wyatt. Women’s auxiliary to Typographical Union No. 1 meets July 6 at Mrs. Heaton’s home.
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Vincennes
Holleman
van Kieded Im Dealtly & Horee
kTiday
Jarreny
England
Lawrenceburg
Mononas Bank of
Dilsboro
Montpelier
Huroneh Company
Blackford Couity
Kelley, Kine & Moore
Cambridge Springs
Tor Ave
New Albany
Crawfordsville
Willem
Clarence Clark
Ladoga
Zetna
Verna Wyatt
Jamestown
Thunder Showers Forecast for Indianapolis Area
A curbside bartering scene reveals a weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering 36 hours until 8 p.m. July 53. Thunder showers and cooler weather expected, with Saturday night and Sunday shaping as fair and cooler after the unsettled spell. Temperature at 7 a.m. recorded at 76.
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Indianapolia
Gentlemen of the Jury Cast by Heavyweights
The record notes a unusually heavy jury in a long criminal forgery case. The heaviest juror weighed 4283 pounds, with J. M. Wilson at 39 pounds and J. Easex at 1 pound. The average age was 64 years, the oldest 16.
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Arthur Simpson
Herselves
J. M. Wilson
Js. Easex
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