July Fourth Celebrations Cause Widespread Deaths and Injuries
The Chicago Tribune reports fifty four dead and 3157 injured nationwide with fire losses near $300000. Philadelphia sees over five hundred injuries and countrywide totals may double. Calls for reform rise as Judge Porter in Lawrence County sentences a father and son for stealing chickens to two years. The punishment contrasts with longer sentences for bank embezzlers.
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Panama canal names new chief engineer Stevens
John F. Stevens of Chicago becomes Panama Canal chief engineer after John F. Wallace resigns for a better post. Taft notes Wallace’s resignation at a critical time. Wallace defends his right to quit. Dispatch from Colorado Springs reports two Chicago women narrowly escaping freezing on Pike's Peak during a heavy snowstorm.
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Chicago
Panama Canal
John F. Wallace
Taft
Uere
Wallace
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Pennypacker to name armory fund distribution official
Gov Pennypacker will announce the commission to distribute 250000 for Guard armories after brigade encampments. Twelve companies will receive 20000 each. Warren's company seeks a new armory. Nathan C Schaeffer, Harrisburg educator, is praised as the right man for president. Frank M Fuller, Secretary of the Commonwealth, died suddenly in Uniontown after serving since Jan 20 1903.
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The Best Job Printing is done at the MAIL's Printery
The Mail notices that the office uses its Printery for best job printing services.
Roosevelt praises Hay and Root in Ocean Grove address
In an Ocean Grove speech to the National Educational Association President Roosevelt honors the late John Hay and lauds Elihu Root for leaving a lucrative law practice worth over 200000 dollars annually to join his Cabinet. He lists cabinet members and notes their patriotic willingness to sacrifice earnings for public service.
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Elihu Root
New York
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California
Indictments Hit Chicago Beef Packers Trust
Twenty two indictments against men prominent in the beef packing industries have been returned by the Federal Grand Jury at Chicago. The piece argues a powerful trust has levied tribute on American homes by raising meat prices and depressing cattle prices, and calls for breaking up the trust if laws cannot curb huge wealth aggregations.
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Chicago
Railroad Fatalities Mentioned Across Counties and States
The Pittsburg Gazette notes that pedestrian deaths by trains occur almost daily in Allegheny county and across Pennsylvania and other states. Interstate Commerce Commission totals are described as appalling, with multiple notifications each day.
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Allegheny County
Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Leanders retain Henley Cup in tight American clash
The English Leanders defended the Henley cup against the Vespers of Philadelphia in a close start to finish duel. It marked the sixth American assault in ten years and the fourth Leander victory, underscoring English crews’ grip on the event.
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Vespers
Philadelphia
Oregon Senator Mitchell Convicted for Office Ethics Violation
The Kane Republican notes that Mitchell of Oregon was convicted for practicing in a government department while holding the U S Senate seat. The piece argues such cases deter high officials from using influence for personal gain and reflect a shift from public service to private benefit, spurring public sentiment and criminal law action.
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Oregon
United States
Kane Republican
Taxes on Fireworks to Curb Fourth of July Casualties
The Philadelphia Record notes the Republican push to tax celebration tools like fireworks and other death dealing instruments. It argues Fourth of July casualties could fall to a minimum if such demolition aids were taxed out of existence.
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Sherman
Phila
Irish Emigration Remains Heavy With Thousands Leaving
The ongoing emigration from Ireland shows 36,902 natives departed last year with most heading to the United States or Canada. Since 1851 nearly 4,000,000 Irish have left their homeland.
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Ireland
United States
Canada
Weaver’s Philadelphia clean sweep continues in office
Mayor Weaver presses ongoing cleaning drive in Philadelphia, citing strenuous efforts to reform city offices. Some offices show only leadership changes without measurable gains for residents.
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Weaver
Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre Prepares for Major Presidential Visit
The city of Wilkesbarre plans elaborate arrangements for a presidential visit next month, predicting a larger event than any Fourth of July celebration in the state. Also notice: about 150 pressed brick available at the mail office.
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Wilkesbarre
Stand Pat: Pennsylvania Republicans Back Roosevelt
Harrisburg July 11 Republicans in Pennsylvania vow to stand with President Roosevelt and mobilize county committees to maximize the November GOP vote. Chairman Wesley R Andrews warns against overconfidence while stressing unity, strong organization, and devotion to national Republican aims to preserve majorities and impact Congress next year.
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Roosevelt
Wesley R. Andrews
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Andrews
Commonwealth
Timely Topics From Diverse States And National News
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Dave Martin
Pittsburg
Kansas
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Standard Oil Company
Tom Lawson
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