Fourth Is Sane Day Decreases Fourth of July Death Toll
Reported totals show 24 deaths and 81 injuries from explosives in the Fourth of July celebration, with comparisons to 131 deaths and many injured in 1910 and 466 deaths with 3 983 injured in 1908. Cities banning dangerous displays are listed, while separate incidents include a New Castle fire and a Sioux City injury from a malfunctioning firecracker.
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Ala
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Minneapolis
San Francisco
Washington
Omaha
New Castle
New State Telephone Company
New Castle State Bank
Edward Basford Limber
Sioux City
Walker Hurd
Korneck, Jr
Hurd
Wornick
Lakewood
Morningside Avenues
Mitchell sweeps Huron in four straight games
Mitchell caps a four game series win over Huron after two exhibition and two league contests. Scores: 10 3, 12 6, 4 2, and 6 5 with key plays by Pleury Nolt and Means. Hambach started, Potter finished, and Wilson kept Mitchell in check until late.
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Potter
Sid
Hambach
Danny Potter
Huron
Pleury
Wilson
Mitchell Lads
Frank Means
Lewis
Means
Welch
Fleury
Nolt
Record Heat Kills Dozens as Chicago Faces 104
Chicago endures a brutal heat wave with 93 at 9am rising to an expected 104 by afternoon. At least 19 deaths in Chicago tied to the heat, with 36 infants buried and hundreds prostrated. Des Moines and Lincoln report 104–105 temperatures. nationwide, 22 of 84 stations hit 100+.
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Iowa
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
America
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River Basin
New England
North Lake State
Pacific Coast
Wight
Albany
Boston
Charles City
Kansas City
Sioux City
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Five Die In Head-On Train Collision Near Superior
A head-on crash between two passenger trains on the Soo line near Superior Wisconsin today killed five people and injured many others. Special trains with doctors and nurses were dispatched to the scene.
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Superior
Wis
Packer’s Trial Set To Begin November 2
Ten millionaire meat packers indicted by the government pleaded not guilty to criminal conspiracy in federal court this morning. The trial is scheduled for November 20 before Judge Carpenter.
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Chivana
Juddge Carpenter
Retired Clerk of Courts Stubbornly Persists in Public Life
The piece recalls Mr Pay’s career and broad reputation as a long-time Beadle County clerk of the courts. He remains active as a newspaper correspondent for several papers including the Argus Leader. As a veteran soldier and candidate, he is expected to draw a strong vote.
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Sioux Walls
Chance Ordered to Quit Baseball After Collapse
Cincinnati reports that following a collapse at the local National League park, Chicago manager Chance was ordered by physicians to quit baseball. The incident prompted medical evaluation and potential retirement considerations.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Chance
Chicago
Chance in Critical Condition From Heat Stroke Complication
Chance collapsed after brisk practice in extreme heat and is now seriously ill with a brain clot. Dr. Hines states overexertion could prove fatal at any time, ending his season with the Cincinnati club.
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H. H. Hines
Cincinnati Club
Nine New Wells for Lyman County
State engineers have received a petition from Grouser township residents in Lyman County South Dakota asking location of nine artesian wells to be sunk at township expense. Township northeast of Presho sits in artesian country where nine wells would ease water hauling for farms and households. The petition seeks early action due to long-distance water supplies.
Letcher News Briefs Include Weddings and Local Sports
Letcher South Dakota reports announce the marriage of Miss Ma Raney to Mr. Paul Jacobus in Mitchell, with plans to reside in Mitchell. Local sports note Letcher boys beat Ellin 27 to 5. Various residents travel, visit, and attend Ruskin Park events, with multiple trips to Mitchell and nearby towns.
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Ma Raney
Paul Jacobus
Q. Mitchell
NME
Hoagland
rMs
Jacobus
Letcher
Mitchell
Alice
Will Parker
Sauk Center
Minnesota
Wilson and McKune
M. C. Dowdell
Artesian
Ruskin Park
Effie Richards
Plankinter
Harvey Greene
Barnsville
Ohio
John Bailey
Roy Robertson
Irdora
Dr. Davies
Letcher Boys
Ellin
Larson
Chronicle ‘Blade
C. F. DeGroff
Waubay
S. D
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Letcher Area Loses Barn to Lightning Fire
Mr. A. L. Goodwin barn four miles east of Letcher was struck by lightning last Saturday night and destroyed. Three horses and three cows perished, Goodwin injured by a falling timber but recovering after surgery. Mrs. Morkin and son from Bloomington Wisconsin left for home after a short visit.
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Caster
Wisconsin
Morkin
Bloomington
Goodwin
Strick
Wolgast Knocks Moran Cold in Thirteenth Round Triumph
In San Francisco Ad Wolgast defeated Owen Moran in the 13th round of an international championship bout. The knockout came after Wolgast pressed from the start, landing rapid uppercuts and harsh blows to Moran who slumped to the canvas and did not regain full consciousness for minutes. Moran fought back at close range but Wolgast dominated the exchanges with power and speed.
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Moran
San Francisco
Calif
Welsh
Owen Moran
England
Wolgast
Owen
Michigan
South Dakota State Fair Opens With Special Open Fare
Railway companies grant half fare rates for the state fair. Open tickets valid September 8 to 14 for travel to the event, enabling visitors from the west to reach the fair efficiently.
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sVeny
South Dakota
Miasauel
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