Gettysburg reunion winds down as veterans depart
After a week of commemoration thousands of veterans, led by Union and Confederate groups, prepared to leave Gettysburg as the fiftieth anniversary spectacle nears closing. The deserting camp dimmed streets, one North Carolina veteran collapsed, while officers toasted a model army camp and discussed a cross‑line peace monument plan.
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Gettysburg
North Carolina
HH. Hodges
Union Hill
N.C
Liggett
Kreat
Andrew Cowen Louisville
New York
Washington
Congress
President Wilson Aloof at Vernon Summer Home Visit
President Wilson arrived at Harlakenden house in Cornish on a quiet, unseen arrival. Only family members were seen as he toured the estate with no officials or staff, while townsfolk in Windsor Vermont offered sparse greetings and a few waving flags. He planned to loaf and possibly play golf, with departure expected Tuesday unless Washington duties delay.
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N. H
Wilson
Harlakenden House
Cornish
Windsor
Secret Service
Jessie Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Pennsyvania
Williamstown
Mass
Garfield
Williams College
Bayre le
Margaret Wilson
Madison
Wis
Jogsoh’ Davies
Cary T. Grayson
Washington
Charities and Corrections Conference Opens in Seattle
The fortieth annual national conference opens with a public meeting in a theater. Mayor Cottrell welcomes delegates. Russell Lige Foundation leadership responds. Invitations go to Chicago Pittsburg Denver New York St Louis Atlantic City and Memphis for the 1914 meeting. Memphis shows strong interest.
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Seattle
Corections
Cottrell
Russel Lige Foundation
Chicago
Pittsburg
Denver
New York
St. Louis
Atlantic City
Memphis
Suffragettes Mauled at Lloyd George Garden Party
Seven suffragettes and six male supporters including a clergyman were arrested after a disturbance during Chancellor Lloyd George’s garden party at West Islington on July 5. A woman was violently assaulted, requiring medical treatment, and the speech proceeded without further disruption.
Educationalists in Annual Session at Salt Lake
On July 5 the National Education Association began its fifty first annual convention with three meetings of the national council of education. President Nee Hater of the University of Wyoming urged shortening school and college courses so students graduate by age 20. Carroll Pearse of Milwaukee criticized teacher salaries as the lowest among professions and urged higher pay to prevent deterioration of teaching quality. Crain Shepard of Winona accepted the post of national secretary for the Panama-Pacific exposition conventions bureau.
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National” Education” Association
National Council of Education
Nee Hater
Univn of
Ge Yado
Colle
Carroll H. Pearse
Milwaukee
Ir. Crain Shepard
Winona
Minn
National Educational Association
Bureau of Conventions
Prediction of Balkan war end speedily noted
A dated item from The Standard Page reports a prediction that the Balkan conflict will be terminated quickly. Included are fragments about a penniless youth holding up a bank, a Gettysburg reunion, President Wilson at his summer home, and assorted notices on races, sports, and society.
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Gettysburg
Wilson
Alex Scott Eal
Luccock
Remarkable Brain Operation Fails to Restore Roe’s Memory
Rochester Minn July 5 J C R unknown patient at the state hospital for the insane underwent a brain operation to restore memory and speech after a past hemorrhage left a large area damaged. Doctors say there is little hope memory or birthplace details will return and though the lengthy procedure was endured, Roe remains unable to recall his name or past life.
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Rochester
Minn
State Hospital For
C. C. Heyerdale
State Hospital
Roe
Navy
Ohio Balloon First in National Air Race Noted
Kansas City reports show four balloons in the national elimination race with Goodyear of Akron landing at West Branch Michigan about 662 miles away. Another balloon from Kansas City reached Stantheron Michigan around 1 o clock. The Kansas City Post balloon touched down at Rockwood Michigan after traveling roughly 00 miles.
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UnoMida
Fero
Goodyear
Akron
Ohio
West Branch
Mich
Haloon
John Erry
St.oul
Stantheron
CIA
Goodrie
Rockwood
Bulgarian Timok Division Surrenders in July Report
London reports official confirmation of the surrender of the Servian Timok division numbering 4,000. It also says 53 guns and a full commissariat train were captured. Two Servian regiments that crossed into Bulgaria were driven back north of Egrt Palanka.
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London
Arso
Bulgaria
Egrt Palanka
Strife Ends as South African Gold Strike Resolution Reached
Johannesburg officials quashed a near martial law crisis as a nationwide Rand gold mine strike concluded after hours of fierce clashes. Troops fired on rioters and mobs in the streets. casualties rose to multiple killed or wounded. Negotiations led by Louis Botha, George Farrar, and General Smith produced a settlement with strikers accepting terms.
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Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
George A. Farrar
Hast Rand Proprietors
Smith
Rand Club
Union Lab
Not Unanimous For Lobby Probe
Washington July 5 The House wrestled for hours over a lobby investigation and finally deferred a vote to Wednesday. Debate extended beyond limits, and a quorum issue forced adjournment. Sentiment favored an investigation into Martin Mulhall charges and a broader probe of lobbying practices.
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Washington
House
Mann
Martin A. Mulhail
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
Wireless milestone claimed by German inventor
Washington reports Dr. Goldschmidt, a German wireless pioneer, claims intercity messages between Neustadt near Hanover and Tuckerton New Jersey over 4000 miles using unbent waves. Dr. Colster of the US Bureau of Standards sees potential for future long distance wireless, noting limited interference and new high transmission methods despite pending New Jersey licensing and nearby Marconi activity.
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Washington
Goldschmidt
Neustadt
Hanover
Germany
Tuckertown
N. J
Frederick Colster
United States Bureau of Standards
New Jersey
Marconi Company
Colster
Porter Charlton to be surrendered to Italy for murder
Jersey City New Jersey July 5 Porter Charlton will start for Italy next week to answer for the murder of his wife Mrs Mary Scott Castle Chariton on a honeymoon trip in 1910. The United States Supreme Court decision mandating surrender has been sent to the federal district court in Trenton. Charlton fled to the United States after the murder and was arrested on arrival at Hoboken.
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Jersey City
N. J
Pornes Chariton
Italy
Mary Scott Castle
Chariton
P. P. Garvin
Washington
United States “Supreme Court
Speedy End of War Seen in Austrian View
An Austrian view of a swift conclusion to the current conflict reflects hopes among former Balkan allies for a rapid peace. Officials emphasize decisive action and the potential reshaping of regional alliances as hostilities wind down.
Balkan War News From July Dispatches
Reports from Belgrade and Vienna indicate Serbia fears a swift Bulgarian victory as Romania mobilizes while Turkey seeks neutral stance. King Constantine praises his army as Bulgarian forces recapture Shevhell and advance toward Bgri Palanka ahead of a major clash with Serbia.
A Greeks Tale of Battle at Kilish
A Greek weekly from Atlantis reports a July 4 battle near Kilish, 25 miles north of Malonikiy, between Bulgarians and Greeks ending in a Greek victory. Bulgarians faced bombardment and bayonet charges as Greeks captured the town and pursued retreating forces, with Kirkish nearly destroyed by fire.
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New York
Kithish
Malonikiy
Aily
Atlantis
Saloni
Kilian
Bsm
Nente
Kirkish
Turkey
Balkan States
Robber Perrine Captured After River and Woods Pursuit
Perrine, a 29 year old from St. Louis, robbed the First State bank at Milwaukie near Portland, taking about $400. He escaped into woods, submerged in a creek for two hours, and was captured by a posse after shots were exchanged with police. He yielded the money except for a portion dropped in the pursuit and was jailed in Oregon City.
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Ore
Winett Perrine
St. Louis
First State
Milwaukie
Perriné
A. Fenders
A. L. Bolsted
Mass
Clackamas County
Wood
Multnomah
Reed
Bostead
Passender
Tom Kelly
Milwaukee
Perrine
Bissers
Winchell Named Traffic Director for Union Pacific
New York July 5 B L Winchell formerly president of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad and late receiver of the road was appointed director of traffic of the Union Pacific railroad effective July 15. Announcement said his headquarters will be in Chicago. Lt Spence previously directed traffic for the Union Pacific Southern Pacific system but resigned during dissolution proceedings.
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New York
L. Winchell
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Spence
Union Pacific-Southern Pacifie
Southern Pacific
Mr. Winchell
Chicago
Dirigible Loses Rudder and Drifts to Sea
New York July 5 A balloon piloted by Frank Goodale lost its rudder at 2000 feet above the Hudson river and drifted rapidly eastward beyond control. The balloon was last seen at sunset rising above Long Island and headed for the sea. Three hours later no trace had been found.
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New York
Frank Goodale
Hudson River
Long Island
Insane youth charged after home invasion beating girl
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on a July morning 18 year old Raymond Short was jailed for entering Roderick McPhee’s home and assaulting Maureta McPhee with a revolver. He reportedly struck her with force leaving two sisters to flee and alert parents, then barricaded himself before restraint by officers.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Raymond Short
Tolay
Roderick McPhee
Bede
McPhee
Mauretta
Irs
Shere
Wruse
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