Fourth of July fires and casualties across towns
Chicago reports the nationwide Fourth of July celebration caused the smallest casualty list in history with Cairo leading fatalities at three and New York with two. Nineteen towns report one dead, and overall injuries reach 881 with fire losses near 944,000 dollars. Other towns report injuries from fireworks ignitions, cannon blasts, and dynamite caps, with several fires destroying parts of cities including Newcastle Nebraska and Des Moines Iowa.
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Chico
Ilinois
New York
Sium
Chicago
Cairo
Lancaster
Ohio
Elks
Des Moines
Iowa
Persens
Samuel Swanson
B. OM. Nichols
Roy
Toronto
Wiliam Hardman
Kokomo
Ind
Park
Dubuque
Town
Charles Kane
Newcastle
Neb
Busihees
Heat Wave Brings Dozens of Deaths in U S Cities
Reports from New York Chicago and Toronto show extreme heat causing numerous fatalities. New York records 32 deaths with 64 in the last three days and ten deaths today. Chicago logs 120 infant deaths as heat persists. Toronto notes crop losses but rainfall promised soon.
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Toranto
Canada
Fruit Burning Up In Des Moines Heat Wave
Record breaking heat expected in Des Moines Iowa with temperatures near ninety. Sun scorches fruit crops and causes damage to produce as a heat wave continues. Nine deaths reported this morning likely linked to the heat emergency.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hight Victims at Omaha Neb Dulya Eight Deaths
Eight people have died in Omaha Nebraska amid a period of intense blizzard conditions. The storm has caused widespread damage and delayed emergency response efforts across the city.
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Omaha
Neb
Dulya
Weather Boost Expected to Ease Heat for Much of Nation
The Weather Bureau promises relief from the heat across the middle and northern states today. No change is forecast for the western half of the country, signaling a split in conditions as residents await cooler air.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
British aspirant to lightweight honors knocked out in thirteenth by Wolgast
San Frenelaco July 5 Stilf and sore after losing to AW Wolgast who knocked him out in the thirteenth round Moran the Britisher cried foul on a low left to the stomach but Wolgast dismissed the claim as irrelevant. The champion dominated from the eleventh round forcing Moran to struggle and collapse to the canvas. Wolgast pressed with right uppercuts to the stomach and a left hook to the jaw delivering a decisive knockout amid the crowd’s roaring cheers.
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Wolgast
San Frenelaco
Stilf
AW Wolsaat
Uehtweig
Hin
Yedterday
Owen Moran
Michigan
Moran
Mopan
Owen
Mack
Hss
Tris
Train collision near Superior leaves two dead
Two locomotives collided head on near Superior Wes Tily 6. Three men were killed and several relief teams were sent to the scene. The last tribe left bla ely and bridge with engines badly wrecked. Telegrams report scarce information from railroad officials.
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Superior
Wes
Tily
Bla Ely
Bridge
Mecorta
International Steel Institute Formed to Stabilize Prices
Brussels July 5 A new international steel trust or institute was proposed by leading global financiers to curb price fluctuations in steel. The plan mirrors the American Iron and Steel Institute with United States Steel as a central influence. Elbert H Gary stated the aim is to preserve business equilibrium and prevent ruinous price competition as discussions proceed behind closed doors.
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Brussels
Belgium
Tvo and Steel “Institute
American Iron and Steel Institute
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
American Street “Trust
American “Institute
United States
Gary
Iran Ad Steel Institute
Caracas
Venezuela
Srett
Colombia
Ecuador
Peeru
Heliva
Five States
South America
Republican Review of Troops
WY University
Thomas C. Dawaml
Panama
la Guayra
North Carewn
Marsh
North Carolina
United Stites Navy
Army
Frank Parker
Seventh Infantry
Hugh Knox
Grand Colombia
Peru
Bolivia
Grand Columbia
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
France
England disapproves German warships at Agadir
London reports that Britain informed Germany through its ambassador in Berlin that it disapproves of German warships at Agadir. The move is tied to Germany’s Morocco ambitions and is expected to be met with firm disapproval.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Agadir
Morocco
Congressman Takes Fling at Diplomats
Washington July 4. Congressman Harry Democrat of Vexts denounces American diplomacy as he criticizes Secretary of State for information on embassy site purchases since authorization. He argues the government should own property to ensure equal chance within the diplomatic service and cites notable diplomats including John Bins Hommcond and Charlomance Tower as examples.
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Washington
Callaricath
Harry
Vexts
House
Secretary of State
Barthite Autter
Hiplomaey
Whittelaw
John Bins
Charlomance Tower
Birdmen Start Back from France in Aviation Race
Lennon, July, reports the international aviation race saw Conneau win by ascending first at Hendon and arriving at Shoresham to claim the prize. Vendrine placed fourth but finished first among the nine followers, winning $1000 for the fastest Moncton-Shocham flight. All participants reached Dover safely after minor engine troubles.
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Lennon
France
Conneau
Henilon
Shoresham
Vendrine
Dover
Hendon
Atwood Keeps Rest After Hard Flight From New York
Wearied by his hard flight from New York Aviator Atwood decided not to continue his trip to Washington this afternoon.
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Atwood
Atlantic City
New York
Washngton
Masonic Temple at Astoria To Be Raised to Street Grade
The Masonic temple located in Astoria will be raised to street grade, a construction adjustment aimed at improving access and drainage. City engineers report the work will involve leveling the site and may affect nearby sidewalks and utilities during the project.
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Masonic Temple
Astoria
Pendleton Celebration Draws Large Crowd For Independence Day
Large crowds gathered in Pendleton for the 135th annual Independence Day celebration. A full program at Roundup Park featured sports events, a crowded grandstand, and demonstrations including a 100-yard dash, motorcycle race, greased pole climb, pig chase, and a finale relay. Local athletes and clubs competed as merchants and committee members praised the day’s success.
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Pendleton
Secom
Hy. Schwichenberg
Joe Cox Steand
Twe Ciugmene
Pandleton
Wilslon
Ete
Usuil Shaffer
Aw Pyramidas
Weetes
Dickson
Darrow Seeks Release Tied to McNamara Case
Attorney Clarence Darrow expects clients release as defense prepares thirty eight reasons to quash indictments against the McNamara brothers. He hints juror prejudice and alleged kidnapping will figure, and says Mrs McManigal refused to testify to protect her husband.
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Angeles
Judy
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Tie Min
Thorn
East
Mc Mon
Tomorow
John McNamoara
Dowager Queen Maria Pin of Portugal Dies in Rome
Maria Pin dowager queen of Portugal and mother of deposed King Mane vel died today at Stupinigt Castle where she had lived since the monarchy's overthrow. Her death ends a long decline blamed on the family fortune and exile.
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Rome
Maria Pin
Portugal
Manevel
Stupinigt Castle
Gurdane Remains Chief of Police After City Dispute
Mayor Murphy and Chief Tom Gurdane clashed over enforcing the firecracker ordinance. The dispute led to a threatened resignation, then an amicable settlement. Gurdane withdrew his resignation and stated he would continue in office.
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Ovenine
E. J Murphy
Tom Gurdane
Gurdane
Tom Means
Means
East Oregonian
Seattle Policeman Killed by Unknown Thug
Patrolman Harris died after being wounded near Occidental and Washington streets. A suspect escaped. Harris is the third Seattle officer killed in the last five months by robbers, marking a recent spike in violence against police.
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Seattle
Wish
Sally
Occidental
Washington Streets
Harris
New Officer Suffers Nose Injury in Police Station
Charles Myers, who yesterday began duties as day officer after Eu Stansberry resigned, sustained facial injuries in a clash with two intoxicated men. He was struck, his nose broken and eye gouged, while restraining the pair during a roughhouse at the station. A. Schneiter and others were attacked. Dunning received a fine and ten days in jail from Judge Fite Gerald.
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Charles Myers
EU Stansberry
Wom
Wne
A. Schneiter
Offfen Myers
Thotty Hall
Dunning
Torrie
Gmi
Tudge Fite Gerald
Astoria fuel dealers adopt barter system by strutty decree
Astoria fuel dealers announce a shift from cash to barter based on a strutty decree. The move signals a complete change in transaction method, with participation expected across local outlets and suppliers.
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Astoria
Basta
Miscreants mutilate animals severing ears near Pendleton
A pair of horses suffered ear mutilation when attackers used a sharp blade to sever ears from each animal at the Alin pe ton place near Pendleton. Officers were notified, a reward may be offered, and investigators suspect an insane or devilish motive rather than personal enmity.
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I. D. Raton
Jesse B. Cald
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Roundup Park
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