Casualty Toll From Fourth of July Celebrations
The Chicago Tribune reports widespread injuries and several fatalities from Fourth of July celebrations nationwide. Fatalities totaled 49 with many more injured. firework mishaps, blast accidents, and unsafe handling caused most harm. Chicago led with higher injury counts as other cities tracked incidents and fatalities.
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Nation's Fall Delivers Trade Allegations At Rally
In Coexfortevilln Indiana a crowd of about a thousand attended a tense rally where Nation delivered remarks criticizing the liquor trade. An official later left the stage after a wavering, and there were reports of a woman and another man in the crowd. The event ended with a late appearance by a figure selling toys and a debate about employment and economic conditions.
Hearing on Switzer suit seeks ten thousand in Shawnee court
Special examiner Switzer sat in the court at Topeka this afternoon to hear Switzer against the Water Company over a $10,000 claim filed by Mrs Whiting and her daughter, arising from an alleged employee incident. The case, before Judge Pays, involves the receiver Pays Jodemoat and the Union request for recognition. The hearing proceeds as the district court of Shawnee County weighs the dispute.
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Unclear maritime message from Queenstown to Liverpool
An intercepted wireless telegram reports the steamer Lucubis bound for Liverpool from New York via Queenstown, fifty to sixty miles west of Fastnet, heading at half speed toward Browhead. An additional message from the Codmrd line agent confirms a position around sixty miles west of Fastnet at 2:20 with arrival planned by evening.
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Train robbers Curry outlaws chased across Montana
A famous trio led by Hig Curry and an accomplice known as Longbole robbed a Great Northern train east of Waterton, about 70 miles south of Malta. Sheriff Griffith, with 44 men, pursued them as the cow puncher warned others that the robbers were heading south. The outlaw band changed horses frequently and wore a headband on the third man. Estimated loot around 45000 dollars. a brakeman was severely injured, possibly needing amputation.
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MacArthur Sails for United States Mission
Washington July 5 A war department cable from General Chaffee reports that the triumph Meade sailed from Maine today with three officers and 140 enlisted men of the Eighth Battery field artillery. The vessel carries General Ther and a provisional crew bound for the Sheridan transport in the United States.
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Massive July flood devastates Western Michigan railroads crops
A disastrous cloudburst in Grand Rapids Michigan caused thousands in damage. Northbound passenger trains face long detours as rail lines from Marquette and Grand Rapids to Indiana crumble. Dams on the Fiat and Rouge rivers washed out, Grand River rose several feet in hours, wrecking fruit trees and crops in the western Michigan peach belt.
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Water shut off urged to curb fire risk during heat
Chief Wimarth of the fire department warns residents to shut off sprinklers and exterior hydrants when fires occur to conserve water. He notes excessive daytime use strains pumps and jeopardizes alert bells and response times. A separate sports item mentions the Shamrock beating New Rothesday by over 200 yards in a yacht race off the Clyde.
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Paine to See Morgan on Coal Pact Talks
Cleveland July 5 Senator Paine will leave here this afternoon for New York to report he will hold a conference with J P Morgan regarding the formation of a big soft coal combination in the industry.
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Wall Known Preacher Sick in Wake of Disturbance
A garbled dispatch reports a well known preacher fallen ill amid a church controversy. Clergy from allied sects and bishops are mentioned with uncertain details about their response and the rabid public averse to recent events.
Ice Trust Eases Five Cent Ice for Poor as Protests Grow
The ice company trims prices and offers five cent portions from wagons after State Journal disclosures. They may sell to the city at 32 per ton if the city stays out of regular patronage, while cash payment demands for coupons remain disputed. Drivers will deliver five cent portions to those who want them, amid public outcry over short weights and price controls.
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Rev M Sheldon Lectures On Patriotism At Fourth of July Meeting
The Rev Charles M Sheldon spoke at the Fourth of July prayer meeting at Central Congregational church. He argued applying Jesus teachings to business would end excessive charges and promote public welfare. An unusually large audience attended the event despite the casual, sometimes vulgar phrasing in parts of his remarks.
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Topeka Mayors Role in Ice and Water Trusts Stirred
A Kansas City paper comments on Topeka politics amid ice trust tensions and potential moves against coal and water monopolies. Mayor Hughes faced pressure over municipal water ownership and a possible crackdown on the ice and coal combines, with calls for an investigation into the People’s Ice Company and legislative hurdles delaying city action.
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State of siege declared in Buenos Ayres
New York July 3 The Western Union Telegraph company reports the Argentine congress has declared Buenos Ayres in a state of siege for six months and has established censorship on all messages thereto. Also noted is a reference to Carnegie subscriptions and a proposed auditorium addition for Covington, Kentucky, with Andrew Carnegie offering funds to cover costs.
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Nation Says Carrie Abandoned Me in Marital Break
David Nation, husband of Carrie Nation, explains his side of their separation. He says she left him, attacked his health, and kept him from their Kansas home while shipping belongings west. He claims he tried to help, spent money, and describes letters signed by Carrie that insult him and end with “Good-bye to your once safe but no longer wife.”
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Morro Cantie Snccs Irip Breaks Cuba to New York Record
Morro Cantie snccs irip in two days reaching 21 minutes as 180 passengers travel from Cuba to New York aboard the Morro Gasule which ran at an average speed of 14.04 knots. The Morro Caste earlier held the Havana port record at 16 hours 215 minutes with 15 passengers. Several passengers were offloaded to Hoffman Island for health observation after arrival.
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Heat wave lingers with high temps across major cities
Washington and several eastern cities bake as a late July heat wave persists. Temperatures range around the mid 80s to 90s in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago with reports of prostrations and fatalities. Weather bureaus warn no relief soon amid scattered storms and hot air masses moving east of the Rockies.
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Were Few Fires in New York on Fourth of July
In the 24 hours ending at midnight thirty five fires occurred in New York with total damage of 2040 dollars. Police and fire officials say this was the tightest danger ever known for a Fourth of July and residents preferred cool weather over fireworks during the holiday week.
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Two Men Drowned In Wheatland Lake Tragedy
Wheatland residents mourn two men John T aigdon and Ernest EL Crater who drowned when their boat capsized on a lake near Wheatland. The incident occurred Thursday as the work's savedetective record for Geetnilea notes a rescue attempt and a time discrepancy.
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START TO CANTON WILL LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR THEIR OLD HOME
President and Secretary Cartelyou hurried to finish formalities before the journey to Canton as Mrs McKinley, still weak after her attack, prepared for the western tour departure. Dr Bixey affirmed Mrs McKinley is better than at any time since the assault while others expressed cautious optimism about her condition.
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Opening Date in Washington Delays Major Postal Changes
The article notes a cabinet meeting aftermath with Secretary Fitchcock announcing forthcoming regulations to adjust postal service rates meant to lower costs. It mentions possible proclamations and settlement plans involving lands in Comanchy and Wientta, with opening date details to be announced next Monday morning in Chicago.
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Stahl for Sheriff Rival Rumors Stir Local Politics
Rumors circulate in local political circles that Chief of Police Stahl may run for sheriff if the biennial election results trigger a walk. Observers recall past primaries with competing bids and questions over whether an alternate candidate would emerge before the November election.
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Honors to Pingree at Detroit funeral
Thousands of rowing enthusiasts and admirers gathered in Detroit City Hall to honor former governor Hazen Pingree. The procession followed a steamer cargo, with the body transported to the Michigan Central depot and a solemn ceremony as flags draped the building and mourners filed past.
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