Still a Few Deaths Recorded Due to Explosives
A July 5 roundup reports multiple fatalities and injuries from fireworks across several cities led by Washington scenes of a safe and sane Fourth. Langham and others sustain serious blast injuries from cannon firecrackers in Seymour Indiana, while youngsters suffer burn and lockjaw cases in Muncie and Wilkes-Barre. Philadelphia and St Louis also note deaths from fireworks related incidents.
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Stephenson
Grand Army of the Republic
Muic
United States Marine Band
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potomac
Alexandria
Seymour
Ind
Arthur Granville Langham
Louisville
Langham
Muncie
Herbert Kennedy
Kennedy
Robert Long
Forest Watson
Osborn Grundy
Frank Kennedy
Wilkes-Barre
North Wilkes- Barre
Michael McNulty
Thomas Callahan
James Dougherty
Anthony Poerkowitz
Rosa Lituske
City Council Meeting Postponed
The regular city council session did not meet as planned though the agenda awaited approval. Officials postponed the session, citing unspecified delays and rescheduling needs.
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Gcoungil
Bishops critique of false patriotism and social clubs
In a sermon at St Bartholomew's, the Rt Rev Charles D Williams denounces fake patriotism and vaunted heritage while condemning societies like the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. He says Americans avoid civic duty and warn that vanity and contempt for critique threaten national prosperity and future decline.
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Buncombe
Charles D. Williams
D. Pb
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Colonial Dames
Order of Cincinnatus
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
United States
America
Giss ie Loftus Bride Says Yes Over Phone
London reports Cecelia Loftus announced a secret June 9 marriage to Dr. Waterman of Chicago. She met him in Chicago, he proposed by phone, and she plans to continue performing. They will live in London while he sets up a medical practice in the West End.
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Tribune
London
Cecelia Loftus
London Coliseum
Kensington Registry
Dr. Waterman
Chicago
Liverpool
Dublin
America
West End
Longtime Limedale Postmaster W. J. Steeg Resigns
The Limedale Indiana postmaster W J Steeg resigns after thirty two years in office due to ill health and eye trouble. Appointed in 1877 under President Hayes he is a lifelong Democrat and admirer of William Jennings Bryan. No nearby Republicans exist so a Democrat is expected to succeed him unless a Republican is imported.
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The
Tribune
Limedale
Ind
W. J. Steeg
President Hayes
Steeg
W. J. Bryan
Postoffice
Mr.Steeg
Sam
Ketchel Triumphs Despite Hand Injury in Sixth Round
The boxer Ketchel secured victory even after sustaining a broken hand and a dislocated thumb during the sixth round. His resilience carried him through to win the match.
Ketchel Keeps World Title After 20 Round War With Papke
Stanley Ketchel of Michigan defeated Billy Papke of Illinois by decision after twenty rounds in San Francisco. Ketchel, despite a broken right hand, pressed the attack and landed quicker, cleaner blows while Papke bled from mouth and nose. Both fighters showed extreme viciousness and mutual hatred throughout the grueling bout.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Ketchel
Papke
Senate Considers Tariff Bill Again On July Fourth
Washington reports the Senate spent the Fourth of July examining the administrative provisions of the tariff bill and the Brown resolution for submitting an income tax to state legislatures. Rayner led the attack on the customs court feature, arguing its unconstitutionality, while Republican lawyers defended the provision. Root opposed supporting the court.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Rayner
Customs Court
Root
Sonora
Fireworks cause blaze at Fourth of July party in city home
An impromptu Independence Day celebration at Jennie Strawbridge’s home on Canal Street drew about five hundred spectators. A smoker’s careless cigar and premature rockets ignited Roman candles and fireworks, burning furniture and decor, with damages near a hundred dollars. Firemen contained the flames quickly.
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Jennie Strawbridge
Canal Streets
Firework Injuries Reported In Local Incident
A series of fireworks mishaps injures several residents including Ruth Kinney James Roach and Frank Fenzg. Victims sustain burns to hands faces neck and eyes from rockets cannons and pyramids with one boy suffering facial burns and another from a sky rocket near Golden Rule area. An onlooker notes a post and piece falling causing additional injuries. Local physician treated the victims with several listed as in stable condition.
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Charles Finley
Golden Rule
Ray Taylor
Florence’ Randall
Sky Rocket
Poolroom Wire Cut Report In Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana on Sunday reports say a poolroom wired to a telegraph line may have had its wire cut at the ball park location. Charlie Casperke and M Z Stannard would not confirm disruption. Prosecuting Attorney Kopp knew nothing of an affidavit against Edward Alvey.
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Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Mrs Gould Expresses Gratitude To Courteous Elevator Man
New York July 5 James F Flock a courteous elevator man in the county courthouse attracted attention during the trial by receiving a gift from Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould. The amber cigar holder with a gold rim came in a gold case from Tiffanys by messenger and bore a card with thanks for kindnesses to Mrs Gould who sent other gifts to clerks and attendants.
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Tribune
New York
James F. Flock
County Court House
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Flock
Mrs. Gould
Katherine Gould
William Ball and auto crash near Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on July 5 a crash occurred involving William G. Ball the millionaire glass manufacturer. The report notes Ball was injured in the auto accident and details are beginning to emerge.
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Tribune
Muncie
Ind
William Gc.” Ball
Stabbed During Quarrel Inconclusive Early Report
A quarrel led to a stabbing incident with limited details available. Police described a single assailant and a victim hospitalized with unspecified injuries. Further information and charges were not released pending investigation.
Rain Dampens Logansport Fourth of July Festivities
The Logansport celebration endured heavy rain and chilly air turning the day into a quiet scene with outdoor events largely canceled. The park emptied, skating drew crowds indoors, fireworks were postponed, and rail traffic suffered as many travelers chose nearby cities.
Chalked-up Showdown Ends in Even Match
A brief, incomplete report notes a game or event in Havana on July 5 where teams or participants appeared evenly matched. Specific names, places, scores, or outcomes are not readable in the available text.
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Hugo Egener
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Feos
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Cooper Hospital
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Mary Gluck
St. Louis
Nellie Sullivan
the Tribune
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Billy Papke
Illinois
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Strawbridge
Wheels
F ‘Irewo
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James Roach
Frank Fenzg
Charles’ Finley
Florence Randall
Roman Candle
Ball ‘Park
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Glass
Tom
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