Explosion at Lowell cartridge plant kills many
A powder magazine explosion at the United States Cartridge Company storehouse in Lowell Mass destroyed several houses and injured many. At least 20 people were reported killed though figures were not confirmed. Dozens of nearby homes were damaged including the Sacred Heart church and Wigwamville schoolhouse.
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The
Cited States Cartridge Company
Cartridge Company
Jbdg
Vleinity
Eeney Orwlet
Lawell
Wigetnsville
Tibeston Chapel
Indiana Soldiers Encampment Costs May Weigh on Government
Adjutant General Wart argues Indiana could save about 92000 if the United States covers the expenses of the National Guard encampment under the Dick Army Bill. Ward seeks equal treatment of national guards with regulars, but wartime loan interpretation may delay payment pending treasury approval and possible court action.
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Wart
Indiana
United States
Ward
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Fifty three lynchings tally this year across the nation
A partial list of U S lynchings shows fifty three cases so far this year across multiple states from January to July. The record cites victims described as colored men and women in Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Missouri, and other places, with totals by region and state.
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United States
Jahp Brown
Geo. White
Wilmington
Del
Geo. Kincaid
Cleveland
Misa
Case Jones
Elk Valies
Tenn
Andrew Diggs
Scottshorn
Ala
Peter Evans
Norway
Basin
Wro
Walters
Mooney Allen
Beaumont
Tex
D. Metcalf
Danville
Louisiana
West
Missouri
Cockran Sees Cleveland Nominated If Democrats Drop Opposition
New York newspaper notes W Rourke Cockran returned from Europe and says Democrats would elect Grover Cleveland if nominated. He doubts Cleveland could be nominated without fierce opposition and believes friends could force the nomination, while avoiding city politics. Also reports the formation of a new Sullivan County trust company with 30 000 capital, listing organizers and appointing A E Blazelrigg as manager.
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New York
W. Rourke Cockran
Europe
Nesday
Grover Cleveland
Cockran
Cleveland
Violet
Cocktan
New York City
Sullivan, Inti
Spty) Trust Company
Sullevan County
Charles L. Davis
William ¢. Jamison
James K. Rigas
Jay K. Smock
Charles T. Akin
Albert E. Blazelrigg
Robert Taylor
A. E Flazelrigg
Manzeer
New Classified Ads on Gev Enth Page
New line advertisements include items such as an ice box for mule and second hand building material for sale. Several help wanted notices appear including experienced maid dresser and hotel help. Furnished rooms for rent and offices for rent are listed along with fur sellers and confectionery for sale.
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Geventh
Mir Dresser
Haip
Wale
We & Dewenter
Weather Rains Off Wednesday Game Delays Schedule
Wednesday's ball game was declared off at 2 20 p m due to rain and wet field conditions. Two games were planned for Thursday with our team but the first game was called at 2 o'clock.
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Wat
Aikaty Do Ing
Interurban Railway Seeks Access to Indianapolis West
A proposed Indianapolis Danville and Rockville interurban line asks county commissioners for a small public highway segment. The plan aims to build from Indianapolis toward Danville, pending franchise approvals. The line seeks one foot of relief along a national road near Eagle Creek, despite owning four private rights of way.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Danttle & Rockvilleraction Company
Danville
Srk
Eagle Oresk
Rushville Traction Bridge Substructures Contract
A contract is set for building substructures for Rushville traction bridges on the Indianapolis to Cincinnati line. Between Indianapolis and Burnville 56 stone bridges will cost about $60. Avery of Waldron will typate the stone work. The contract was signed Wednesday. Work begins August 1 and should finish by mid September.
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Interuban Railway
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Burnville
Wiliam Avery
Waldron. Ie
Miss Douglass Disappears On Wedding Day
The six year romance between Miss Douglass and Leonard Sargeant ends with her vanished on the eve of a planned Indianapolis wedding. The couple’s families and all parties await word as efforts to locate Miss Douglass continue after she failed to appear at the last-minute nuptials.
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Miss Douglass
Leonard Sargeant
Mixx Douglant
Sargeant
St. 1Air
Sargeants
Douglasser
Mrse Douglass
Jyatangponis
Indianapolis
Mane
N. Alahamaer
Allan Philputt
Ani
Striking street railway ties up Detroit system
Detroit July 2 The whole street railway network is paralyzed by a strike at the main power plant. The walkout follows union recognition and may last for years, threatening city transit and neighboring districts as workers demand safer conditions and higher wages.
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Detrom
Mich
Terrembrs
Conditions ripe for disaster threaten Indiana forecasts
A weather brief warns rain and thunderstorms across Indiana with potential for severe storms. For Indianapolis the 36 hour outlook from July 30 notes partly cloudy skies, showers, cooler winds, and local storms, with temperatures around 74 at 7am and noon. A separate local sale advertises special price table tumblers at one cent each.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Gicing Hity
Papal conclave near. cardinals in Vatican suite cells
Rome reports near completion of arrangements for the papal conclave. Cardinals will occupy vast suites behind locked doors with guarded exits as Italian authorities mark the third anniversary of King Humbert’s death. A fiery torch emblem may favor Cardinal Gatti in the race.
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Rome
Vatican
Royal Hall
Gregna
Frifive Chigl
Lave
Serafina Vannistell
St. Francis
St. Dominick
Cardinal Gatti
Hunbert
Vietoe
Pantheon
Mimbert
Talked Franchise Talks on Indy Logansport Chicago Rail Line
Officials of the proposed Indianapolis Logansport Chicago railroad met the Commercial club elevated tracks commission on Wednesday to discuss a franchise. The club forms the road as a unity and argues the franchise is worth 1,000,000. The company says elevated tracks would be costly but will provide safety devices at at grade crossings.
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Indianapolis, Logansport
Chicago
Wragks
Warship Hits Collier and Sends It to the Bottom
PENZANCE England July 2 The first class cruiser Melampus collided with the collier Ruppera off the Selig Islands Wednesday. The Ruppera was sunk, but her crew was saved.
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Collier
Penzance
Eng
Melampue
Selig Islands
Revolver as Security for Ice Cream Treat
In a police court case, Henry Mills of Kentucky claimed he carried a revolver as security for a rifle theft and defense in a park. Patrolman Green arrested him Sunday evening. Mills testified he needed the weapon for recreation and to deter trouble. Judge Whalen fined Mills ten dollars plus costs, warning against carrying weapons in public parks.
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Tra Holies
Dudme Wharton
Warlay
Honry Mills
Kentucky
Green
Mil Wan
Hove
Milla
New Augusta
Mills
Whalen
Mille
Costa
Escaped convict kills himself at Folsom prison
A ravaged, unclear report notes an escaped prisoner identified as Gordon ended his life inside Folsom State Prison. Police guarded the scene as authorities reviewed the escape attempt and the prior sentence of life in prison.
College figure linked to Greek tragedy amid campus turmoil
A garbled report describes a student or figure tied to a Greek theater scene at a college. It mentions a trial in a ci court room, Wednesday events, and a term “Wee has been in rhe cite three monthe pats a furanan ap,” suggesting a lengthy local matter connected to university life and dramatic performances.
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Cris
Daet
Leon
Hyuk
Senator Platt Flees From Mother Jones in Hyannis Parade
In New York on July 29 Senator Thomas C. Platt fled by train after Mother Jones led a march toward the Oriental hotel at Manhattan Beach. Jones sought access to influence President Roosevelt on an anti child-labor law, but the senator had already departed, evading her attempts at a confrontation as an elephant procession accompanied by a marching band approached the building.
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New York
Mother Jones
Thomas C. Plate Tere
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Animal Show
Coney Island
Howdah
Mother Janes
Marshal Swreeney
Army
Senator Platy
Hensevelt
Oratory Plans Quiet Campaign Tactics At Thursday Meeting
Democratic nominees face a deciding discussion at Jim Keach's venue on Thursday night. The candidates will confront campaign conduct, speech limits, and a split between heart and strategy as they seek unity and guidance from party leaders.
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Pye Valida
Jim Keach
Keach
Infant hunger deaths spark city inquiry on milk
A surge in infant deaths in the city is blamed on inanition from improper nourishment. Five babies died in two days including Grube, 15 W Twenty-st, Mary Miller, 20 EL ’fenthat, Charles A L Hetdx, 104 Yandes-st, Clarence Wintin, Arizona-st, and RL Laffeny, 3 Agnes-st. Dispensary interns’ quarterly meeting will be held Friday under Supt. C. O Lowry to review four three month assignments per intern. Pharmacist King resigns. T. J. Carter to succeed August 1.
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Infants Grube
Mary Miller
EL ‘Fenthat
Charles AL Hetdx
Yandes-st
Clarence Wintin
Arizonasat
RL Laffeny
Agnes-st. Ete
C. O Lowry
T. J. Carter
Bherisdan
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