Wireless floating poolroom lights up Chicago waters
America's first wireless floating poolroom made its Chicago debut amid legal contention. Chief of Police O'Neil said city law cannot block gambling on waters beyond state and federal reach. Detectives aboard tracked betting from 1:45 PM, with race results and odds streaming to Chicago and Michigan City.
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Kansas Tornado Ravages Phillipsburg Area June 30
A Kansas tornado struck 15 miles east of Phillipsburg causing near-total destruction of homes and property. Electrical discharges and large hail intensified the storm with 15 inch hailstones reported and three inches of rain in minutes. Severe winds and rain also damaged crops and trees across central and southern Kansas.
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Indiana State News Riot Over Eviction Sparks Violent Mob
Women organized a mob to avenge an eviction in Hammond near West Thunmond. Mrs Valentina Mika and Frank Locks were severely injured. a local official Congrale Gozully escaped. Village president Peter Mak is charged with kicking the woman and was aided by a doctor.
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Bank shortage grows at Vigo County National Bank
Terre Haute June 26 W D Prazler government bank examiner in charge said it would be days before the bank could be balanced as 2000 depositors were told to send in passbooks Assets will be appraised after the invoice Cashier Conzman’s shortage quoted at 30000 but later reports put it as high as 50000 to 100000 with increasing worthless paper held by the bank
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Wife murderer hanged in Michigan City prison
Berkley Smith, colored, was hanged shortly after midnight in the state prison at Michigan City. He walked to the trap with steady steps and spoke nothing. Sentenced in Indianapolis last spring for the murder of his wife, shot due to jealousy after their separation. His neck broke by the fall and he died in 12 minutes.
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Fire destroys elevator at Merchants Distillery
A blaze at Merchants distillery in Torre Wadte Indiana on June 30 damaged the spirits house and destroyed the elevator causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Fire departments battled the flames and reported significant property damage with no major injuries.
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Local News Digest From Indiana and Nearby States
Scattered briefs cover incidents from Evansville to Bluffton and Goshen. Fatally injured workers, a rattlesnake bite in Fulton County, a missing Mennonite trader found in Buffalo, and an Epworth League convention closing with Dr Joshua Stansfell addressing the assembly. Fire destroyed three buildings in Mitchell, with losses around $8000 and $7000 insured. A Keystone postmaster faces an assault charge involving a rural carrier’s daughter.
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Industrial unionists push for global labor unity
The text notes leaders like William E B Fraukman attacking Samuel Gompers and Cornelius Shea while proposing a new international labor federation. It criticizes the AFL and aims to organize a broad worker body open to all workers regardless of craft, with standing committees and unified action against opposition.
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Wholesale Grocers Association Organized in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wis June 30 The Wholesale Grocers Association of the United States was organized with officers including permanent chairman William Judson Grand Rapids Mich permanent secretaries Alfred H Beckman New York John Mehlop Jr Council Bluffs Ia and C S Jones Peoria Wis Judson said the aim is to unite action for the welfare of the trade and the public.
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Roosevelt Resting at Sagamore Hill After Harvard Visit
President Roosevelt, after two days of work and pleasure among Harvard College students and staff, rests at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. An informal religious gathering occurred in the evening with Roosevelt and Roosevelts visiting family members. No officials received today. he plans to stay through September.
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Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised For Ailments
The note proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cats, barns ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes, and more. A Texas reader from Hope, D. L. Gregory, confirms quick relief, with a dealer in Hope advertised for the product.
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Sterling Dramatic Company performs one week run
The Sterling Dramatic Company presents a week long engagement featuring a cast of 40 performers. Local audiences are invited to attend the production, with shows scheduled daily at the town theater.
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Odessa Mutiny Sparks Fire and Siege in City
Reports from Odessa describe heavy fighting in streets, a state of siege, and fires sweeping the harbor area. The Kruger fleet is reportedly not in sight, while mutinous crews and authorities clash amid widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
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