Fourth of July explosives scare reduces casualties nationwide
The Day After warned restraint with fireworks lessening injuries across Indiana and the nation. In Indianapolis, Chester Thompson was badly burned, Walter Hulskamp 17 risked vision, Ford Hornung hit by a bullet, and others soured by toy cannons. state reports noted few accidents and no deaths yet. Nationwide totals counted 2,131 injured and $115.40 in fire losses. Local Chinaman Charlie Long sought care after a big cracker blast.
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Indianapolis
Chester Thompson
Highland Place
Walter Hulskamp
Kansas St
Ford Hornung
Schriver Ave
John Goch
Kentucky F
E. Long
N. Delawaresi
Francis Pharmacy
Omar ©. Rater
William Wood
Tipton
Leslit Wolfe
Hammond
Charles Perkins
Greencastle
Southern Volcano Licks Up Houses
Special to The Sun from New Orleans reports an active volcano in Louisiana arising from a burning oil well near Cideo, southwest of Shr- as of July 5. A 10 foot diameter crater grows daily, with derrick and machinery vanished. Surrounding areas swallow into the cavern as trees uproot and disappear while burning oil and gas fling earth and flames skyward.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Wasgoner
Cideo
Two Banks Fail Following Topeka Collapse
Washington reports two bank failures linked to the Topeka First National collapse. Spring Valley National Bank of Spring Valley Illinois and First National Bank of Toluca Illinois received receivership. D A Conk and J Mareroll named receivers. J Devin of Topeka Kansas presided over both banks.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Washington
First National Bank
Topeka
Kas
Spring Valley National Bank
Spring Valley, I
Toluca
National Bank
D. A. Conk
Spring Valley Onal Bank
Mob Routs Sheriff in Russellville Jail Raid
John Sacra shot and seriously wounded as a mob attacks the Russellville jail to lynch four white men accused of assaulting German girl Mary Glader. About 30 shots fired. Sacra transported to Bowling Green with wounds dressed. two others either killed or escaped. sheriff's team regains control.
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Scrippe-M'Rae Press Association
Bowling Green
Russellville
James Lyon
Jay Lyon
Pope Fletcher
John Bacra
Mary Glader
Sacra
John Sacra
Jahn Lyon
Guy Lyon
Howling Green
Eatd
City Record For A Day Births And Deaths
Births list Alfred and Cora North in Blackford for a girl and many other couples with addresses across the city for boys and girls. Deaths include Mary E. Sketton at Central Hospital and several cases of meningitis cholera infantum and malaria. Marriages include multiple pairings such as Harry B. Dynes with Tinie S. Davis and Thomas E. D Arcy with Lillian Cel Flagler. Building permits issued to multiple firms with listed properties and values.
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Cora North
Blackford
Frank and
Emma Brock
Reno
Birk
Hugh and
Mary Barnes
Munkner
Charles
Myrtle Schulz
Linwood
Harry W
Mrs. Munsell
Edward J
Edith Frazer
Lexington
Leo F
Margaret Thormann
UAT
Linden
Clements
Lizzie Lichtenberg
Summit
Bev
Wahler W
Grace DeWitt
Mia W
Ohio
Oil Jackson
Taura Weaver
Washington
George
Anna Gruenert
Walnut
James
Bunes
Bond
Key
Elmer
Celia Miller
Twenty Eighth
Bey
Charles and
Louisa Peacock
Kentucky
Bo Oscar
Stella Stevens
Indianapolis
Harry B. Dynes
Tinie S. Davis
David A. Dearinger
Susie
Hane
Mans Suvanus S Buller
Mary M Quinn
Thomas E. D'Arcy
Lillian Cel
Flagler
Charles Meredith
Neltlie Sentt
Charlca C. Patterson
Mary Marke
James W. Campbell
Luna Evelyn
True
Fred E. Oakley
Belva Ly Jester
Terry Washington
Tirgie Wallene
Wiliam McClelland McDowell
Elien Fleming
Wham Arnold
Anna E. James W. Dail
Bertha
Tra Fisher
Mu Farland
Yion Free
Hoch Calls HS Council in Session in Kansas
Special to the Sin reports Hoch seeking an executive council meeting to probe why State Treasurer T. T. Kelly held more than half of the state funds at the failed First National Bank of Topeka. About $547,100 was tied to drafts awaiting collection, prompting a demand for a new bond from the treasurer and a possible replacement bondsman due to the bank’s collapse.
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Hoch
Executive Council
T. T. Kelly
First National Bank
Kelly
Firat
J. Devlin
Devlin
Treasury
Defence Bank
Fatima
France race winner Thery tops 3g mile event
The international 3g mile auto race at Lascamp, France, was won by Thery, a French driver, with 18 contestants. Americans Lyttle Tracy and Dingley competed but had a poor showing in the event for the Jamen Gordon Bensete cup.
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Scripfs-M'Rre Press Association
Lascamp
France
Thery
Lyttle
Tracy
Dingley
Expert on the Books Opens Bank Inquiry in Hagerstown
Specialized report from Richmond Indiana notes Charles Cushadway expert accountant began work on the books of the Commercial Bank at Hagerstown. The move follows suspicions tied to the cashier John Bowman and events of the previous Monday.
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SUNY
Special jury called to probe Richmond city affair
Judge Fox instructed the grand jury to be convened in special session on Wednesday to investigate charges of corruption tied to the administration of Richmond municipal affairs. The move aims to uncover misconduct and ensure accountability in city government.
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Richmond
Ind
Fox
Richmond Muntel- 1
Pal Affeire
Saloon Keeper Abram Jacobs Files Bankruptcy Petition
Abram Jacobs of Indianapolis, a saloon keeper, has filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy. He owns a half interest in a saloon at 623 W. Washington St and fixtures and furniture in another saloon on Illinois Street. Debts total 0.86 with assets listed at 825.
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Abram Jacobs
Indianapolis
Jacobs
Washington St
Saloon St
S. Illnois St
Wheat market rally shocks Chicago and Minneapolis
The market reports a sharp rise in July wheat to 96 to 97 1/4 cents on the Minneapolis curb and higher on Chicago, with July at 96 1/4 and September 97 1/2. Corn, oats, and provisions move differently, while soybeans and other staples show varied activity amid busy trading and weekday inspections. Strong bids appear across No. 2 red and white corn, with mixed oats and steady to firm corn futures.
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Chicago
Minneapols
Parklard
Stee
Juy
Indianapolis
Hay lNa
Timothy
Interurban Cars Collide on a Bridge Near Cedar Rapids
Special to the Band Cedar Rapids Iowa July 5 A head on collision on the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City interurban line just south of Swisher injured 29 seriously. The single tight bridge crash collapsed cars but kept them on rails. Motorman J O Beale and passenger Charles McCracken of Cedar Rapids were fatally injured. Victims were rushed to St Luke's Hospital with heroic aid from Dr Bell of Houston who was aboard a car.
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Cedar Rapids
Swisher
Iowa City
J. O. Beale
Charles McCracken
Cedar Rapida
St. Luke's Hospital
Bell
Houston
Train crash injures twenty-two near Lexington Kentucky
Twenty-two people were injured when a westbound U. S. passenger train collided head on with an eastbound Louisville and Nashville train four miles from Lexington Kentucky. Mrs B M Snook of Louisville was the most seriously hurt with a possible spine injury. C A Frank of New York suffered multiple broken bones. Remaining passengers sustained minor cuts and bruises.
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Scripps-Wrre Press Association
Lexington
Wiley
B. M. Snook
Louisville
C. A. Frank
New York
Man accuses two policemen at Riverside park incident
Mark Barrett from the Robert flats files a complaint with the Board of Safety against Policemen Frank Anderson and W. A. Larsh. He alleges that while attempting to board a slow moving car at Riverside park Sunday night the officers jerked him off tore his clothing and violently assaulted him. The board will hear the policemen next Wednesday.
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Mark Barrett
Robert Flats
Board of Safety
Frank Anderson
W. A. Larsh
Riverside Park
Boom in Stocks as Reading Hits New High in Mixed Market
The New York stock market opened strong with gains in several issues but showed irregular moves early. Reading rose to a new high above 104 amid broad buying, while Steel stocks slipped slightly and areas like Philadelphia and Erie saw mixed activity. London and arbitrage brokers moved prices higher before pausing, with government bonds remaining steady and total volume around 40,301 shares.
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New York
Tennessee Coat and Iron
Metropolitan Street Railway
Reading
Chicago ‘Terminal
Town Central
St Paul Case
Lo & N Boy
Erie
Hogs and cattle prices in Indiana and St Louis markets
July reports show hogs at Indianapolis trading mixed with light and medium lots down about six cents while heavy hogs held steady. Cattle sank on large runs with prices slid a dime. Sheep remained steady with prime stock in demand. Separate notes cover St Louis and Cincinnati receipts and price levels for hogs cattle and sheep with varying declines and steadies across markets.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
ST Louis
Bret Heavy
President Attends the Hay Funeral at Lake View Chapel
The body of Secretary Hay was moved to Wade Memorial chapel in Lake View cemetery for funeral services led by Rev. Hiram C. Haydn. President Roosevelt and Mrs Hay attended, with Samuel Mather and others nearby. After services, Hay's remains were placed in the mausoleum awaiting interment on the Hay plot.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Cleveland
Hay
Chamber of Commerce
Wade
Roosevelt
Samuel Mather
Mra
Fairbanks
Hay Plot
John D. Rockefeller
Garfield
Garfield Monument
Adelbert
New Haven
Hanna
Lakeview
Jeptha H. Wade
Western Union Telegraph Company
Henry Chisholm
Agen
Charles A. Otis
Amasa Stone
Mra. Hay
John Hay
Famous Men in Lakeview Cemetery's Resting Place
Special report from Cleveland describes Lakeview Cemetery in the eastern suburbs as a grand park like resting place for John Hay. It notes hills valleys shaded by trees, velvet ground cover, and lavish marble vaults built by wealthy patrons, presenting a serene final home for notable figures.
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Cleveland
Lakeview Cemetery
John Hay
Reat
West 19
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