Roosevelt reviews year in rain at Oyster Bay Fourth of July
President Roosevelt defended his record and pledged to curb the trusts during a nearly hour long Fourth of July speech at Locust Grove. Rain drenched the gathering but he pressed on, chiding noisy talkers and citing Lincoln to illustrate his point of acting without malice. Mrs. Roosevelt and the children attended the ceremony with local residents and guests enjoying the damp celebration.
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Tammany Celebrates 130th Anniversary in New York
New York July 5 The annual celebration of the Society of Tammany or the Columbian Order honored the 130th anniversary of U S independence at Tammany Hall attended by prominent figures from across the country. Grand Sachem W Bourke Cochran urged action on graft and justice in high places. He denounced court decisions on insurance contributions and warned of paralysis of justice caused by corporate fraud. Representative Sullivan of Massachusetts spoke on tariff evils, while Henry of Texas praised Bryan and Towne. The crowd approved, and Beale of Texas faulted the Republican Party as a major crime. Also noted, overdue steamship Amelia was reported safe at Bermuda.
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Columbian Order
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Omaha
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Henry
Texae
William J. Bryan
Towne
Beate
Texay
John Sharp Williams
United States
Lake Level 18 Threatens Traverse City Docks and Clubhouses
July 5 report describes rising water along upper lakes with submerged landmarks in Traverse City. Werteton club house beach and Rod and Gun club structures have moved toward the bay, now nearly surrounded by water. Sailors note a seven year rise and fall cycle as water inches higher.
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Explosion maims and kills after dynamite attack near pipe
A violent blast injured many youths when they pounded a dynamite stick into a pipe near Beene. Five boys were fatally hurt or died en route to hospital, with four more severely mangled and numerous others badly injured potentially mortal. Names mentioned include Pathons, Shakewite, and Long as suspects or participants.
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Peace for Santo Domingo Rebels Reported in Caribbean
Reports from San Juan and Porto Rico on July 4 describe exiles arriving from Santo Domingo and claim rebels attack towns like Farghona, Porto Plata and Monte Cristi along the northwest line. June 12 mass meeting in Mayagnes led by ex President Jimenez and Morales aims to unite to overthrow the Santo Domingo administration. In New Hole, a thief escape aided by a man and a woman in an automobile. Home of W A Cannon entered, valuables taken. A 4 year old in Vassar drank carbolic acid, taken toward doctor with hopeful recovery despite burns.
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W. A. Cannon
Vassar, Mich
Alonzo Shaver
Injured Likely to Recover in Plymouth Disaster
In Salisbury July 4 a decided improvement is reported in the condition of all the injured persons from the Plymouth special disaster. It is believed there is strong probability that they will soon recover.
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Heir to the Throne Born in Potsdam Crown Prince
Berlin reports the Crown Princess of the German Empire delivered a prince at 9:15 p.m. in Potsdam. Cannons sounded in Berlin as 75 shots signified a girl would have marked the birth. 101 marked a boy. The proclamation confirms the heir and royal joy across the empire.
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Beary Named Receiver in Friendly Suit Over Traction Firm
Indianapolis on July 5. Charles L. Beary, president of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co, now operating interurban lines, has been appointed receiver by Judge Carter on application of Frazee, a Rustville brackholder. The action aims to meet a $500,000 indebtedness while assets exceed liabilities, with a $100,000 bond. The suit is friendly, intended to speed financial readjustment.
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Nordstrom Seeks 25000 From City Over Miss Svenson Suit
Erick Nordstrom, seven years after leaving without marriage to Mathilde Svenson, claims Chicago owes him 25000 for a failed union. He blames Christiansen, Sergeant Cullinan, Rev Lindskog, and city corporation for interfering with his courtship, valuing Mathilde’s affection at 3714.20 yearly and demanding payment immediately.
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Deadly railway tragedy near Portage Puritan line
Eleven men returning from Portage to Puritan towns were killed when a runaway car started down a grade on the Marting branch. Bloodied wheels and torn clothing marked the scene as the bodies lay along the track, some half a mile apart, near Portage. The line is a common passage after dark.
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Secretary Boot Departs on South American Tour
Secretary of State Hlm Root boards the U S cruiser Charleston from New York with Mrs Root and children for a three month South American tour. They will sail around Cape Horn go through Panama and attend the Pan American congress at Rio Janeiro.
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Octogenarian’s Joke Ends in Severe Burns in Alabama
Silas Watters, an eighty-something resident of Newman Alabama, lighted a match to joke and burned the beard and face of Oliver Bell father of Adjutant General Sherman Bell, leaving his face and hands severely burned. Watters intended it as a joke.
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Kingston fire destroys Queens Medical building at university
Fire at Kingston devastated the Queens Medical building on university grounds. The incident caused extensive damage and prompted rebuilding plans for the church of St Chad. Noted figures include Briton H L Doherty and champion king, with ongoing inquiries into repairs and injuries.
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London
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Tolstoi Flays Russian Duma as Outdated and Foolish
Count Leo Tolstoi, in a Paris interview, criticized the Russian Duma as irrelevant and outdated. He said parliament imitates Western models, lacks originality, and paralyzes progress with empty rhetoric. He urged a revival of Christian spirit over politics and favored land reform through equal access to soil for all.
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Desperate Escape Ends in Black Prisoner’s Death
Desperate escape from Iberville parish prison ends with Riggsby fatally shot by a passing gunman as guards attempt to retake him en route to Plaquemine for execution. George Pointdexter aided in the breakout. both men had been sentenced for the Mingah Tatian murders. Witnesses and Sherif Petit described the chaotic pursuit and instant fatality.
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Bomb Plant Located in Seattle German Home Raid Seizes Equipment
Police raid on a house in Seattle formerly occupied by August Rosenberg a German bricklayer uncovered bomb making equipment including acids explosives crucibles molds furnaces and a large amount of scrap metal More than 200 bottles of acids and explosives were seized Investigations linked to German government warnings of an assassination plot reaching from Seattle to Hamburg Germany Rodenberg fled Seattle for Hamburg on May 3 before the warning cable was received in Seattle
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FORFEITS LEGACY OVER DRINKING IN ALBANY COUNTY
Des Moines July 5 John J Schoonmaker of Bethlebew Albany county forfeits his share of the estate of the late James Calotan due to a prolonged drinking spree. His right to a farm valued 3500 and cash 13800 was declared forfeited by the probate court with possible reversion to the wife if proper guardianship is ensured.
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Salton Sea Threatens Southern Pacific Line Move
Salton Sea pressure forces the Southern Pacific to consider shifting its main line in the area for the fifth time within sixty days as floodwaters rise from the Colorado River canal intake. The canal feeds the Salton Sink, and water is rising at more than inches daily.
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Fire destroys St Michaels church in Hamburg blaze
A major fire swept St Michaels church in Hamburg with the steeple collapsing after a 425 foot height. Twelve houses and a Baptist church were destroyed while over twenty roofs burned. Twenty people reported missing as firemen battled the flames and saved valuables before the structure remained as walls.
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BEGINS WORK AGAIN President Roosevelt to talk to neighbors
President Roosevelt resumes government work from Sagamore Hill and will address neighbors on the Fourth of July. Postmaster General Cortelyou declines to attend but sends regrets. The day’s business from Washington has been light and the speech will mark the holiday observance.
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