Fire sweeps Standard Oil plant at Constable Hook New Jersey
Lightning struck the Standard Oil plant at Constable Hook New Jersey igniting a fire that consumed 500 acres. Twenty three oil tanks exploded and a hotel housing Hungarian and Polish workers burned as oil flowed to the bay. One man Charles King died and several hurt. fifty ships were rescued by tugs.
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Standard Oil Company
Constable Hook
N. J
Charles King
King
Bayonne
Bay View
Standard’ Oil
Oil Fire Rages in Bayonne Yard Trench Tactics Used
Firefighters faced a fierce oil blaze in Bayonne yards. Water failed to stop the flames, and crews fought the fire with strategic measures. Trenches were dug to shield surrounding property from burning oil streams.
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Bayonne Fire Department
Losses Mount From Rail Roaders Picnic Car Service Failure
The executive committee reports over five thousand dollars lost due to street railway car service at the Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Receipts totaled in three large boxes opened Thursday morning. Attendance topped prior records, with an estimated crowd larger than the Joe Patchen race at 65,000, and a steam derrick will be needed to clear wrecked engines after a collision.
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Street Railway
Unions
Joe Patchen
Alger Jr. Injured in Fireworks Accident at Grand Mere
Russel JR. Alger, Jr. of Montreal son of Gen. Alger former U S secretary of war, suffered a serious accident while setting off fireworks at Grand Mere Quebec A bomb exploded wounding his right hand and injuring his arm seriously Wednesday night officials said.
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Alger, Jr
Gen. Alger
The
United States
Grand Mere
Que
Little Girl Burns While Lighting Fireworks
Six year old Jessie Conley of University avenue Irvington sustained severe burns to the neck and back when her clothing caught fire from a candle used to light fireworks. Dr. Thompson believes she will recover.
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Jessie Conley
University Ave
Irvington
Brom o Act Mirrors a Nemopik Affects Ants
The OCR text appears damaged with garbled terms. It seems to reference an act or policy related to ants and a chemical or process. No clear events, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Muncie Fourth of July Mishaps Result in Severe Injuries
In Muncie Indiana on July 4 neighbors report extensive damage and injuries from fireworks. An exploding toy cannon injured Ross Ault and Ernest Warfel lost an ear while several others suffered hand injuries and eye damage. A child was severely burned and a spark set a house alight. One man remains in critical danger after a match trio caused a powder explosion.
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Muncie
Ind
Ella Garrison
Sylvester Friar
Ross Ault
Harry Warner
Charles Bland
Charles Maurel
Burt White
Charles Leonard
Ernest Warfel
John Walters
Middaugh Businessman Dies From Sawmill Injuries
Jas Middaugh a prominent New Paris businessman northeast of Richmond Indiana died from injuries sustained at his sawmill on Wednesday night. He had been treated after the incident and passed away at a local facility.
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Richmond
Ind
Jas. Middaugh
New Paris
Here
Sham battle in Evansville and other Indiana items
Prohibitionists of Decatur county nominated a ticket in Evansville a sham battle was noted. Vincennes held an old people spelling match Tuesday night while Thomas Hunter of Mount Carmel drowned in the White river. Universal Oil plans sinking wells in Jay county. Purdue University buildings see many improvements. Muncie natural gas rates may rise next winter. Tippecanoe county physicians form a defense association. Vincennes Elks held a flower parade and races Wednesday. Mrs Belle Burk of New Castle repelled a burglar with a child. Mr and Mrs Perry Stankard of Brazil celebrate their golden wedding. Will Cumback of Greensburg spoke at Winona Lake Wednesday. New golf links opened. Muncie street railway workers hosted a trolley party for St Louis car workers.
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Belle Burk
New Castle
Perry Stankard
Brazil
Tramps raid homes as town officers act fast
A robber entered the home of Lige Johana gan in Millgrove. The family locked him in a room and notified the sheriff. A series of local incidents across Indiana are reported, including drownings, accidents, robberies, and a large Union City parade.
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Sade
Lige Johanagan
Millgrove
Bold Indian Breaks Jail and Snatches Guard's Gun
Fred Whitfield a 2 year old Indian in county jail escapes at 7 am after grabbing the deputy Norse revolver as he turned away. He forces Norse to surrender keys, then attacks matron Lizzie Whiteman at the door and flees through the main entrance as patrols and deputies pursue. Whiteman shields the path, the assault on her floor is described, and Whitfield is gone. Norse is discharged and Whiteman deflects praise. Whitfield had served six months for breaking into a house in Lawrence town.
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Fred Whitfield
Charles Koerner
Wiltsie
Ben Norse
Tom Ryan
Norse
Lizzie Whiteman
Whitfield
Clark
Lawrence Town
Lafayette Statue Unveiled in Paris Square
The Lafayette statue given by American school children was unveiled in Lafayette square Paris on July 4. Ferdinand W. Peck presented it and President Loubet accepted. Ambassador Porter and Archbishop Ireland spoke at the ceremony.
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Paris
Lafayette
France
Lafayette Square
Ferdinand W. Peck
Loubet
Porter
Archbishop Ireland
Electric Car Plunge Kills 36 in Tacoma Gulch
A Tuesday accident in Tacoma Washington killed 36 people when an electric car plunged into a gulch. At least 65 others were injured in the derailment.
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Tacoma
Wash
Three Die From Heat in Chicago Heat Wave
Chicago battled extreme heat on Wednesday with government readings at 92 and street thermometers up to 103. Three people died and a number were prostrated as the city endured high temperatures and health risks.
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Chicago
Indiana museum land auditorium project gains strong support
The Indiana commercial museum land auditorium plan receives universal favor with space and stock selling well. W. W. Hubbard says nearly all space will be rented before construction begins.
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Indiana Commercial Museum
W. W. Hubbard
Substitution Work Completed in Marion and Johnson Counties
In Marion and Johnson counties workers finish assignments without using a substitute. The report notes completion of tasks by local teams despite disruptions and emphasizes full labor coverage across both counties.
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Marion
Johnson Counties
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