July Fourth Fireworks Leave Countless Injuries Across Cities
A chaotic Fourth of July in 1903 left dozens dead and many injured as fireworks caused fires and accidents. In New York City 26 killed and 1,098 injured reported. Chicago suffered multiple fatalities from a cannon mishap and a stable blaze threatened nearby homes. Fire destroyed shops in Balinas Company area. total damages reach substantial sums. In Jersey City and Edgeley panics followed fireworks discharges. several individuals suffered severe injuries and one home-made cannon exploded. Overall, casualties surge beyond prior year as careless handling and faulty devices sparked widespread danger.
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Chicago
Arthur Nel
Line Station
Com Astoria
Wad- Samal
Sone
Balinas Company
Motor Ie
Massachussetts Fourth of July Fire Wagon Wrecks Kills Man
A Fourth of July accident in a Massachusetts city wrecked a fire department wagon en route to a blaze. Thomas Duffy died instantly and four others injured, two of whom later died. The report notes widespread casualties and law enforcement efforts, with 127 arrests for unlawful fireworks. In New York 50 maimed patriots were reported, and Edwardville Illinois saw a butcher named John Metzger take poison amid Fourth of July noise.
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Massachisetta
Fire Department
Thomas Duffy
New York
Edwardaville
John Metzger
Record-Setting Storm Accident Kills Four in Pittsburg
During a severe storm in Pittsburg on July 6 a soaked flag and high winds caused an electrical failure when a 220 volt wire snapped into a street pool. A man died from electric shock after entering the water while a car plowed into the pool, killing horses and three occupants.
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Pittsburg
Large Postal Deficit Reported by Treasury Auditor
Washington July Captain Cas Ue, auditor of the treasury of the post office department, estimates the postal deficiency for the fiscal year will be 4617 dollars. The deficiency for the previous year was 2961170 dollars. The rise is attributed to the large increase in rural free delivery expenditure.
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Washington
Cas Ue
The
Treasury
Post Office Department
Negroes and Whites Fight Over Harvest Labor Tensions
Topeka July 1. Belpre farmers asked Governor Bailey for troops as a race war rumor spreads. Reports describe influx of negro laborers from Missouri and Oklahoma driving down wages and fueling disputes. Quarrels have escalated, with constables overwhelmed. Wealthy farmers reportedly back the negro workers while white laborers rally in opposition.
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Topeka
Belpre
Bailey Har
Missouri
Oklahoma
Talionens
Hardwest
Grain markets drift as cold Northwest weather delays ripening
Quotations from Coe Commission Co. report grain prospects in the Northwest show two days of cold weather slowing ripening by about two weeks. Opening and closing figures for corn and wheat are listed for September and December deliveries. The article also notes a mining accident in Nelson, B C, where a miner died and three companions were missing, with Birmingham firms aiding wage discussions as miners push for higher pay.
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Coe Commission Company
G. R. Cockley
Court Street
Chicago
Northwest
Cloudburst Devastates Pittsburgh Suburbs Causing Massive Losses
Pittsburgh area reels after a cloudburst washing out rails and wires for miles. Jeanette bottling Works wiped away. 230 workers displaced. At least nineteen dead with sixteen missing. rescue operations under way as water and debris fill streets and basements.
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Jeanette Bottle Works
Clay Avenue
Pope Leo Xill Nearing Death Amid Hope Of Recovery
Rome dispatch reports Pope Leo XIII's condition still grave though improved slightly. Eminent physicians offer no hope of full recovery, and last rites have not yet been performed. Berlin prayers and Kaiser’s involvement mark Europe-wide concern as bulletin notes clear mind yet weakening strength.
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London
Rome
Germany
Berlin
Kaiser
Indiana mob violence over Evansville murder suspect
Reports say a race riot raged through Vincennes and Evansville with hundreds of rioters facing about 60 officers. Injuries and possible deaths were reported as troops and deputies prepared for defense and Brown faced murder charges in Evansville.
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Bryanxville
Tle
Baptit
Bern
Whitney acquitted in Baker County defalcation case
Baker City July 6 Deputy Sheriff Whitney under A H Huntington was acquitted by the jury after a short trial. The jury was out 24 hours reflecting discussion on the case. Whitney signed all false entrions in the books but did not work on any of the funds stolen from the county.
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Baker County
Baker City
C. WH. Whitney
Onder A. H. Huntington
Whitney
Transport Sumner Beached on Reef after Hull Damage
Manila July 6 The transport Sumner went ashore on an uncharted reef south of Susan She carrying the recently arrived fourth infantry. The ship was eight feet deep in water in the forward hold and the crew were landed in safety. The transport will be docked at Hong Kong after several plates were damaged.
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Manila
Sumner
South Susan
Fourth Infantry
Mufery
Hong Kong
Great Storm Hits Salt Lake Trestle Works
A severe storm on Great Salt Lake wrecks the Southern Pacific Ogden cutoff trestle works with extensive lumber afloat. City and county officials, who set out yesterday on a cruise, remain unaccounted as waves pound construction sites and feared damage mounts.
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Salt Lake
Ogden-Lucien Cutoff
Great Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Satlair
Scalp Wound From Wagon Coasting Accident
A boy about 10 years old was severely scalped when a wagon wheel hit an obstacle as he and a companion rode down a hill. He suffered a deep forehead to neck scalp laceration with part of the skull exposed and the left ear torn nearly from the head. He was treated at home by Dr. Cole with hopeful progress reported. Twenty people were seriously injured on the Fourth in Washington.
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Daniel Shaw
McKayeymrk
Bitant Toport
Alleged advance agent swindles meat contract in Idaho shows crime
A purported general agent for Selle Brothers and Forepaughs circus defrauded Conrad Mateooder of Pocatello by arranging a bogus meat supply contract. The con artist collected $86 as an advance and fled to another town, later detained in Pocatello awaiting extradition questions. The contract would have supplied beef, pork, and other provisions to the circus troupe during their stay, with alleged pricing and delivery terms.
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Selle Brothers’ & Forepaugh
Pocatello
Conrad Mateooder
Pendleton
Eax Fue
Ney
Conrad Pateonder
Platzonder
Geome
Bockwirth
Platsander
Matvoeder
Bin
Chiat
Beal
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