Record Heat Prostrations Reported Across Indiana Towns
In multiple Indiana towns during a week of extreme heat, several residents collapsed and one known death occurred. Reports from Wabash Dublin Logansport and Portland note prostrations large crowds affected, with weather and drought stressing crops and livestock. A bridge builder in Peru collapsed while working near a trestle and was hospitalized.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
John Jubhert
Vrew
Peru
Ind
John Kinder
Tipton
Lake Erie @ Western Railway
End of St Louis heat spell as city cools
The St Louis area saw the start of relief from a hot spell with the day the coolest in weeks. Sixteen deaths from heat were reported in 24 hours and eight prostrations were recorded as relief arrived. The article notes the hot period lasted six days with a peak of 107.1 degrees and mentions drought effects in Kansas and Chicago heat impacts on deliveries and animal deaths.
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ST. Louis
St Louis
Lively
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Omaha
Neb
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Springfield
Louisville
Heat wave relief touches mid nineties across several cities
Across Omaha Cincinnati Kansas City Springfield Louisville Huntington a cloudburst in Ohio caused property loss with several structures swept away and livestock drowned. Heat deaths and prostrations continued in multiple states as officials note the persistent heat.
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Huntington
W. Va
Upper Ice Creek
Lawrence County
Ohio
My Lady Day Mare Struck by Lightning at Thom as Hire villa
Lexington report notes My Lady Day a ten year old mare by Fellowcraft with Drexetta foal by Dr. McBride struck by lightning at Major B C Thom as Hire villa and Instanty Kiliea. The mare, full sister to My Fellow, valued at $5 000.
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Lexington
My Lady
Fellowcraft
Drexetta
King Ban
Dr. McBride
B. C. Thomas Hire Villa
Instanty Kiliea
My Fellow
Higher Temperature Forecast for Indiana and Nearby States
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for warmer weather in the northern portion of Indiana with fair conditions. Sunday may bring partly cloudy skies, possible showers, and cooler readings in the northern and central areas, with easterly to southerly winds.
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Indiana
Washington
Ohio
Shipping Movements and Arrivals Across Ports
Maritime notices document ships arriving and sailing between New York Liverpool London Glasgow and other ports. Vessels listed include Friesland Grosse Fuerst trek Cutie Marquette Nomads Celtic Astoria and L Aquitaine with routes to Hamburg Cherbourg Antwerp and New York, among others.
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Liverpool
London
Menominee
New York
Marquette
York
Glasgow
Norwe
Boston
Corean
Piladel
Nomads
Celtic
Moville
Astoria
Og Ae Urg
Phoent
L'Aquitaine
Weather summary from July observations
Local forecast and observations note cooler nights and Sunday expectations with southeasterly winds. Friday details show clear skies and temperature range from a maximum of 74 to a minimum. It documents July mean comparisons and departures since July 1 with a small deficit noted, signed by C F. R. Wappenhans.
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C.F. R. Wappenhans
Tragic Matterhorn plunge claims four in party
London reports a party led by a guide fell from the Matterhorn after an ice ledge gave way. Miss Trow and Lennard Carrel survived unconscious and were later rescued. Dr Black and Miss Bell perished, while Bell’s daughter and the others were witnesses to the fatal plunge.
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London
Tally Mall
Zermatt
Switzerland
Matterhomn
Mont Cervino
Miss Trow
Miss Bell
Edward Bell
Dr. Black
Brighton
Lennard Carrel
Carrel
Pennsylvania Armor Cruiser Keel Laid at Cramp Yard
The keel of the armored cruiser Pennsylvania, first to bear the state's name, was laid at William Cramp & Co in Philadelphia. Built to match the Colorado, it will be among the fastest afloat with two nine inch turrets and two military masts. Length on the water line, extreme beam, and mean draft are given, with a displacement of 13,800 tons.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
William Cramp Company
Variag
Colorado
Navy Department
Nevada Earthquakes Strike Seventy-Five Mile Zone
A broad belt through the Nevada desert from Death to Carlin endured a sequence of strong earthquake shocks around 2:20 pm. Quakes traveled north to south with several lasting about five seconds. the Ney high school building suffered severe cracking as other structures showed minor damage. Heavy rain followed the tremors.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Nevada Desert
Carlin
Mike, Ney
Miscellaneous Brevities From The Times Of Many News Items
Mrs. Geo H Jones of Dandridge Tenn dies after taking what she mistook for quinine. Governor Allen of Porto Rico asserts not resigning yet. Parkersburg Ellis Glenn case nears jury. Conductor Robert Bibb dies after being run over near Bluff City. Lulu Prince Kennedy bond for murder of husband rejected. Chicago lawyer Frank Collier hospitalized in critical condition. Ammonia tank explosion at Memphis Lee Company injures engineer Johan Smith. A. Harrington burned. minor loss. Yale announces $25 000 gift for Newberry memorial organ. Hamilton Blunt seeks reinstatement after dismissal from the Forty-ninth Infantry. Brooklyn bridge opens to general traffic after night repairs. Canton invitation to McKinley extended. McKinley spends quiet day in Canton. a memorial concert canceled due to Leopold Riechele’s death.
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Ellis Glenn
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Bristol
Lulu Prince Kennedy
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Wofford
Frank Collier
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Bound Over Freese in Murder Case at Boggstown
Mrs Martha Freese appeared before Justice Andrews in Shelbyville for the murder of William Gray at Boggstown. She claimed Gray assaulted her, leading to self defense with a revolver. Freese was bound over to the circuit court, her husband’s hearing postponed. she gave a detailed, nonjuror testimony and expressed satisfaction with her actions. Benjamin Shadley was dismissed after claiming self defense in the July 16 killing of Robert Wright. the verdict drew public discontent.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Martha Freeze
Andrews
William Gray
Boggstown
Blair
David Smith
Smith
Journal
Freeze
Martin
Gray
New Albany
Benjamin Shadley
Robert Wright
Mix
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River Valley children suffer terrible rat bites and other injuries
A string of tragic incidents reported across Indiana includes a Monterey boy bitten by rats in a dark room leaving grave wounds feared to be poisoning, a Bourne child crippled by a knife incident with brain injury, a Winamac girl near poisoning from patent medicines, a trolley line worker killed after a pole fall, a Johnson child mangled by a mowing machine, and a Salem couple feud ending in a fatal shooting amid a farm dispute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Valparaiso
Ind
John Stels
Monterey
Jasper County
Neighbor's Horse Is Reported Used in Suspected Murder
Report states a neighbor's horse was borrowed and the suspect headed toward Tunnelton. The sheriff and deputy rushed to the fifteen mile distant murder scene. No arrest by 10 o'clock, awaiting further details.
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Tunnelton
Central Normal College Commencement Week Aims High
Danville Indiana reports the twenty fifth annual Central Normal College commencement week. Events include a baccalaureate by Dr. A J Kinniman with Growth as the題, W C A reception, law department address by Enoch G Hogate, alumni address by Dr Meade of Cincinnati, a teachers class closing exercises, and scientific and classics diploma days. The year ends with strong prospects for September opening.
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Indianapolis Journal
Danville
Ind
Central Normal College
A. J. Kinniman
Law Department
Enoch G. Hogate
Dr. Meade
Cincinnati
Declared Off Marriage Between N Y Man and Mrs Kable
John Reidendough of Massillon Ohio and Mrs Clara Kable of New Albany Indiana saw a matrimonial paper match fall through as she cancelled plans to wed. He seeks $45 to cover postage, car fare and rent after arriving and renting a house, but lacks evidence for breach of promise as she changed her mind. He is about 55, a widower with several children. she is about 45.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Albany
Ind
John Reidendough
Massilion
Clara Kable
Reidendough
Reidendou
Queer Dog Tax Case in Shelbyville Ind
Shelbyville reports Tony Ashton, famed dog showman, jailed for nonpayment of dog tax as assessor visits. He bonds out at zero and faces Monday court. He argues trained dogs are property not taxed. prosecutor counters that a dog remains a dog regardless of training. Bedford notes building boom with 75 workers and $35,000 project, tearing down landmarks including old Drs McDonald and Raridan office to make way for modern design.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Tony Ashton
Ashton
Bedford
Bedford Heat. Light and Power Company
Amon
Drs
War of rates hits Winamac bakers and housewives
In Winamac Indiana a price war between Logansport bakers and local bread cake and pie makers has driven housewives from baking. Standard bread fell to 12 loaves for 25 cents with similar cuts on cakes and pies. Prices may fall further as rivals push deals amid hot weather. Nearby towns report church anniversaries, a crime capture, water waste in Danville, and a stamp haul near Princeton.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winamac
Ind
Logansport
Indiana News Briefs From Across the State
A wide set of short notices reports educational convention plans in Indianapolis for August to fund a theology and normal school. Gas struck during a Lexington well blast near Captain W E English’s land caused a 20 foot flame. A doctor’s wife finds a diamond in a soap cake. Francesville fire destroys Lamamy department store and post office. A Boxgro town burglary nets two hundred ten dollars. John D Johnston dies at 61 in Pendleton after Civil War service with notable battles listed. Betsy Rich, Indiana pioneer, dies at 85. Rev P W Condon dies in Watertown after long clerical leadership. B F Maple dies in Wabash. Ferdinand Wiederman found dead in Crown Point. Royal Center trains collide, seven cars derailed. drowning in Newton County. Smallpox at Bryant prompts quarantine. Portland census shows population variance. Sullivan Business Men reorganize for local interests. Peru circus purse donated to widow of Henry Hoffman.
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John D. Johnston
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Missionary Ridge
Atlanta
G. A. R. Kokomo
Betsy Rich
Indiana
Guilford County
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Watertown
Wis
P. W. Condon
St. Bernard's Church
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St. Joseph's College
Valparaiso
Ferdinand Wiederman
Crown Point
Eliza Jones
O. M. Morris
Porter County
Portland
Sullivan
Sullivan County Business Men's Association
R. Engle
W. A. Kell
O. M. Patton
M. A. Haddon
Peru
Robinson's Circus
Henry Hoffman
Wallace Circus
Big Charley
Two Prize Fights and a Record Set in Three Cities
In Denver Young Corbett defeated Kid Broad in ten rounds at the Coliseum, landing five blows per Broad’s one and sending Broad to the mat three times as 3,500 spectators watched. In Bridgeport Joe Wolcott stopped Jack Bonner in the fifteenth after a punishing attack, weights 14 and 165 pounds noted. In Providence Will Stinson paced a six lap mile in 1 24 1 5, breaking Archie McEachern’s record. Stinson and the track builder each received bonuses.
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Conn
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Archie McEachern
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Elkes Triumphs In Fifty Mile Race At Charles River Park
Boston July 26 Harry Elkes overcame two punctures to beat Albert Champion and James F Moran in a grueling fifty mile paced race at Charles River Park. Elkes finished in 1 20 024 5 with Champion at 1 20 221 3 and Moran five laps behind.
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Harry Elkes
Albert Champion
James F. Moran
Charles River Park
Elkes
Champion
Moran
The Dum Dum Bullet Debate in War’s Grim Light
British authorities said Mark IV ammunition issued at Natal was a mistake, while Boers used blue-nose projectiles bought for sport. The article critiques humane bullet theories, notes how even slight wounds prolong campaigns, and argues war remains a terrible necessity.
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Transvaal
Maine Battleship to Be Christened by Miss Anderson
Philadelphia July 26 Preparations for the Maine launching at Cramp's shipyard are complete. Miss Mary Preble Anderson of Portland Maine will christen the battleship as Gov. Hill of Maine and naval officials from Washington attend. The Mutineer, sister ship of the Ohio, recently launched.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Cramp
Mary Preble Anderson
Portland
Gov. Hill
Washington
Ohio
A Question of Guns from Blue Shirt and Khaki
This excerpt debates the use of dum-dum bullets by Britain at The Hague peace talks, noting American support for Britain and contrasting the wound severity with Mauser bullets. It recalls South African combat where both sides used tearing projectiles, including Mark IV rounds observed on British prisoners in Pretoria.
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War Office
South Africa
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African Baptists Close Two Conventions in Richmond
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Richmond Ind notes the African Baptists closed two successful conventions here, the fourth B Y P U and the thirty first Sunday school convention.
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Indianapolls
Richmond
Ind
Philadelphia grocer revolution sparks lasting change
The man who introduced a new chain style of small city grocers in Philadelphia died. He kept no perishables, sold cash only, and advertised daily leaders at or below cost to draw customers. Red paint signs and bright handbills helped spread the concept citywide. He later expanded to a wholesale house, cutting costs beyond traditional grocers.
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