Lightning Kills Three Men in Cahokia Storm Shelter
A bolt struck a tall sycamore sheltering a St. Louis party in Cahokia Illinois, killing Wil Inghauser 32 John Jaff 18 and Louis Stern 26. Bennie Egglin 13 and Joseph Eggling 24 were injured. two others were seriously hurt. The bolt traveled from the waist up through branches to the ground. The group sought refuge under the tree during a Tuesday storm along the Deuderoek bank. Another lightning fatality occurred nearby as a Kentucky man was killed in a clear sky strike near Louisville.
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Death in a Tunnel Kills Ten Boys in Pittsburgh
Ten boys die in a Pittsburgh tunnel accident as four gases overwhelm workers. Eight others are overcome in the incident on July 3 at the site, with authorities investigating causes and securing the area.
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Machinists claim strike near victory says O Connell
Washington July 3 President O'Connell of the International Association of Machinists says the strike is practically won and that the nine hour day would be secured even if orders direct men to return to work. He notes broad public support with few incidents and mentions a $5000 AFL aid check received. Also reports four Negroes killed in a blind tiger raid near Friars Point Mississippi with deputies firing back.
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Brooklyn Life After the Explosion
A fragmentary dialog describes a widow asking about her boy after an explosion. Bratander states the boy rose straight up into the air, while others urge calm and steady vision despite dark clouds and unsettled spirits.
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Cornell Wins Varsity Eight By Narrow Margin In Dramatic Hudson Race
Cornell defeats Columbia Wisconsin and Georgetown in a fierce varsity eight contest on the Hudson setting a new record for the event. Freshmen and varsity four races also saw record times with Pennsylvania and Cornell claiming top spots amid challenging water and strong opposition.
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Body Brought Ashore From River Funeral Plans
Body of former Ironwood mayor Henry Brundage, Michigan, arrived ashore in New York. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday at Pocastow Chapel with burial in Detroit. late renovations and bank failures reflect broader postwar turmoil in New York.
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Strikes Span Steel Plants Amid War Watch and Fire News
Reports from Amalgamated Workers and steel producers show a tentative start to a labor dispute with no illegal activity. Fireproofing plant fire in New York caused $108 600 in damage while the Fourth of July display at Dobba Corners drew local curiosity but little spectacle. The era’s tensions mix wage struggles with wartime industry pressures and public events across cities.
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