Grocer Indicted For Attempting to Corrupt Browne Juror
The July grand jury indicted John Malloy, a Chicago grocer, on a charge of trying to corrupt Oscar Morford, a Browne trial juror. Morford, a railway switchman, and his wife were allegedly approached to influence the vote for acquittal. The case follows broader claims of jury tampering during Lee O Neil Browne’s bribery trial.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Bronne
Charles A. White
William Lorimer
United States
Browne
McSurely
John Malloy
Sixty-third Street
Washington Avenue
Oscar Morford
Morford
Malloy
Mrs. Morford
Fire Rips Centreville In Biggest Blaze In Town History
Centreville Michigan July 7 officials say a fireworks explosion caused a massive fire that destroyed the hardware store of Fousel and Lowery and burned half a block of the business district. The Centreville fire department called for help from Three Rivers but water shortages hampered efforts and most stock in other stores was saved with narrow escapes from falling timbers.
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Centreville
Mich
St. Joseph County
Fousel & Lowery
Department
Three Rivers
Three Rivers Department
Boy killed by foul ball bat at Dallas game
Morris Mc Laurin an 11 year old son of Dr M L Mc Laurin was killed when a bat hurled from spectator John Perrata 18 struck him after a swing at a ball during a Dallas ball game Perrata was detained at police headquarters pending investigation in Dallas Texas on July 7.
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Dallas
Tex
Morris McLaurin
M. L McLaurin
John Perrata
Soung McLaurin
Perrata
Missouri authorities intervene to save man from mob
In St. Louis on July 7 Lee Gard was taken into custody by Missouri authorities to prevent a lynching after mobs formed. The prisoner was moved to safety to avert violence.
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Missouri
St. Louis
St. Louie
Lee Gard
A G Spalding Considered Senate Run From California
A. G. Spalding, once a Chicagoan, may run for the U S Senate from California. A black man was brought from Charlestown Mo to prevent a mob lynching him. Deputy Bailey reported mobs at almost every Iron Mountain railroad station. Gardner is alleged to have entered Miss Genevieve Drinkwater's room. He was captured with bloodhounds.
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Ner
Charlestown
Bailey
Iron Mountain
Gardner
Genevieve Drinkwater
Mississippi County
Fire Hits Wire and Cable Plant in Chicago
A fire at the Ameri can Insulated Wire and Cable company plant at the northeast corner of West Twenty first and Morgan streets caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze endangered nearby factories lumber yards planing mills and drying kilns. The cause was not learned but may be spontaneous combustion of insulating materials.
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Chicago
American Insulated Wire and Cable Company
West Twenty-first and
Morgan Streets
Ringling Brothers Tents Destroyed by Midwest Tornadoes
Western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota faced severe wind and lightning as tornadoes tore through towns. The Ringling Brothers circus at Brookings saw menagerie tents burn and collapse but no animals escaped and no injuries reported. Communications were disrupted west toward Watertown.
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Ringling Brothers
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
South Dakota
Benson
Madison
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Brookings
Benson and Madison
Great Northern
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Watertown
Ortonville
Big Stone
Breckinridge
Grand Forks
N. D
Sioux Falls
Brookings, S. PD
Baseball Results: National and American League Standings
National and American leagues roll up results with game-by-game outcomes and team standings. Key matchups show wins, losses, and current positions in the pennant races as reported by the era’s scoreboard.
National League Game Summaries Across Cities
Baseball results from multiple NL games including Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Washington Detroit Cleveland and other venues. Games feature pitchers Mathewson Brown Cicotte Carrigan Smith Arellanes Kleinow Groome Donohue Ray Killifer and others with varied final scores and extra innings noted.
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Boston
Bos
Mathewson
Meyers
Brown
Raridon
Pittsburg
R.R. Chicago
Richie
Archer
Liefield
Cammitz
Gibson
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Bell
Bergen
Maroney
Jacklitsch
St. Lous
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Gasper
Mclean
Corridon
Bresnahan
New York
Washington
Morgan and
Donohue
Groome and Beckendorf
Detroit
R. H.R
Dapone
Ray
Killifer
Works
Killian and Schmidt
Cleveland
R. WE
Chicago
Scott, Olmstead
Block
Harkness
Kincade Killed in Practice Crash at Speedway
Indianapolis July 7 Thontis Kin cade a known automobile driver was killed at the Indianapolis motor speedway during trial practice. The National car ran off the high embankment at the southeast corner and he was caught beneath the wreck.
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Indianapolis
Thontis Kincade
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Flo
Baby Born On Interurban Car Near Fort Wayne
A daughter was born to Mrs. Herman Estermeyer while on an interurban car traveling from Lake James to Angola. The child was named Angola. The report notes Indiana weather with showers, fair conditions later, and southerly winds.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Herman O. Estermeyer
Lake James
Angola
Fear Trouble in Chicago
Fear of race riots grips Chicago as heavyweight champion Jack Johnson returns from Reno. Chief Stewart bans parades and formal welcomes at Northwestern Station to avoid trouble, though hundreds of Black supporters plan a spontaneous greeting. Reports describe numerous minor scuffles on South State Street.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Reno
Northwestern Station
Sons of Ham
South State Street
Massive fire consumes Fox Islands and timber camp
Traverse City reports forest fires have razed the Fox Islands, with seven hundred cords of wood lost from the Antrim Iron camp east of Williamsboro. Cottages at Acme were saved by hard work as dry grass reignited.
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Traverse City
Mich
Fox Islands
Antrim Iron Company
Williamsboro
Acme
Hogs and cattle market roundup Chicago July 7 1910
Estimated hog receipts 17000 with 6200 left over from yesterday. Market 10 cents lower than yesterday. Light hogs 9.20 to 9.45, mixed packers 9.05 to 9.40, heavy shipping grades 8.75 to 9.30, rough 8.75 to 9.00. Cattle 10000, generally 10 lower. Sheep 20000, weak.
Livestock Market Report from Chicago July 7 1910
The Chicago stockyard market lists cattle hogs and sheep with receipts and bids. Hogs show mixed prices from 8.70 to 9.55 with large estimated receipts, while cattle including beeves cows and Texas steers move at 2.85 to 8.50 and 4.35 to 6.65 respectively. Sheep and lambs run light with prices from 3.60 to 8.25 and 5.60 to 8.00, reflecting a slow early day.
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Texas
Chicago
Excursion steamboat Grand Republic catches fire
The Grand Republic, a three decker carrying up to 4,000, rushed to shore after a galley fire broke out midship on the starboard side while returning from Rockaway Beach with 1,200 passengers. Fire crews aided by crew and observers, damage placed at about 4,000 dollars.
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Ockaway Beach
New York
Republic
Narrows
Rockaway Beach
Edward Carman
Slocum
Grand Republic
Crescent Athletic Club
Bay Ridge
Samuel Howard
Bishop
Bryan declines to run for office in 1924 race
The statement notes that William Jennings Bryan has refused to seek candidacy for the upcoming political contest. It adds details about a Greek minister and an American woman he has married, highlighting personal life alongside his political stance.
Livestock Market Prices Mixed Packers and Cattle Slips
Mixed packers as heavy shipping grades hold to 905 to 935, rough grades 65 to 920. Cattle drop about 10, sheep 10 to 15 lower across markets.
Services for Judge Fuller in Sorrento and Chicago burial planned
Governor Hughes of New York and Associate Justices Holmes and McKenna attended memorial services for Chief Justice Fuller in Sorrento Maine. The funeral party will transport the body to Chicago for interment at Graceland cemetery.
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Sorrento
Charlies FE. Hughes
New York
Chicago
Fuller
Holmes and McKenna
Supreme Court of the United States
Graceland Cemetery
Chicago and Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Summary
Chicago and Omaha markets report large cattle hog and sheep receipts with mixed price ranges. Chicago hogs quoted $8.55 to $9.60, cattle $4.75 to $8.50, sheep $4.25 to $8.50, and poultry and dairy items listed. Omaha market shows steady to stronger cattle $5.50 to $8.25, hogs $8.75 to $9.15, and sheep $4.00 to $5.50 with calves and bulls also cited. East Buffalo reports strong hogs at $9.60 and related hog and sheep figures from Dunning & Stevens.
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East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
Bryan Declines Senate Candidacy Amid Liquor Pressure
William Bryan released a statement reiterating his refusal to run for the United States Senate. He cites better duty in supporting the state fight on liquor and opposition to special interests. Bryan says continued party loyalty and public service are his goals while avoiding a candidacy. The organizers say no further petition activity will proceed due to his attitude.
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Lincoln
Neb
William _ hryan
United States
Bryan
Postal Savings Bank Interest Lags Nationwide
Washington July 7 bankers and postmasters nationwide show slow interest in the new postal savings bank law. Only fifty banks have applied to become depositories for postal funds and few postmasters seek authorization to accept postal savings. Officials indicate trustees may be unable to designate post offices to receive postal savings for months.
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Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Students Start Long Hike From Allentown to Chicago
E. J. and A. J. Kutz University of Pennsylvania students living in Allentown walk toward Chicago on a five week wager. They left Allentown Sunday and must cover forty miles daily via Binghamton Buffalo Cleveland en route to Chicago. Friends in Allentown staked $500 they cannot complete the trek. If they succeed they will earn funds to support their college year.
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Wilkesbarre
E. J
A. J. Kutz
University Pennsylvania
Alentown
Chicago
Allentown
Binghamton
Buffalo
Cleveland
Thief Steals Milk Wagon in Broad Daylight
Police hunt a thief who drove off with a milk wagon owned by George Gilliatt in Washington Indiana. The wagon was left in the street for a few minutes and disappeared when the owner returned.
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Washington
Ind
George Gilliatt
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Kutz
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