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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
9
A storm at Gettysburg brings relief to veterans encamped on the Blue Ridge plateau. Speakers including Colonel Andrew Cowan and Major General John R. Brooke recall Civil War memories while veterans mend tents and prepare to depart. A tale of a blue and gray reunion unfolds with stories of a nurse, a doctor, and a buried hatchet at the Bloody Angle.
Governor announces state will cover return fares for veterans who lost their tickets. A notable parade event moves toward Bloody Angle with Union brigade and Pickett's division survivors, who will march and halt at the wall to shake hands. General Andrew West of Atlanta to represent Georgia at the ceremonies, receiving a silver loving cup presented by the Georgia delegation.
Albany July 2 A statement from Governor Sulzer s secretary says the breach of promise suit brought by Miss Mignon Hopkins of Philadelphia was used by political enemies to attack the governor. It claims corrupt bosses and police captains in New York organized an assassination of Sulzer s character to prevent exposure and preserve graft and privilege.
Secretary Daniels offered his cooling antidote during hot weather by urging people to think of cotton. He highlighted cotton as a major export, noting $635,505,000 of fiscal year exports out of $2,202,000,000, while imports ran about $1,680,000,090, stressing cotton’s role in preserving the balance of trade and bringing money to the United States.
Chicago July 2 ten officials from the Metropolitan West Side elevated railroad and the Aurora Elgin and Chicago railway were released on five thousand dollar bonds after being deemed responsible for the deaths of George M. Scott and Mrs Harriet Smith when a cross street car struck their gutomobile. Among those freed are Samuel Inguell chair of the board and Brittany Budd president. The July grand jury will be sworn in July 14 to inquire into the deaths.
Gettysburg Pa July 2 many stories mark the reunion. Chief Clerk George G Thorne of the state department in Harrisburg recounted a union veteran who stole onions from the Thorne garden and offered payment to relieve his conscience. A romance blossomed when John Goodwin of New York married Margaret Murphy of Chicago and planned a wedding tour before settling in New York. General Tom Stewart told of an 85 year old runaway veteran who escaped home to join comrades. Alexander Hunter of Virginia wore his Gettysburg hat with a bullet hole and carried gear from the battle. Captain W H Field of Houston, a 90 year old Confederate navy veteran, remained active. John Francis Key 82 of Maryland, grandson of Francis Scott Key, arrived frail but resolved to see Gettysburg. Two men named John Carson from Burlington N J and Burlington N C met by chance, sharing names and towns. Civil war nurses reunite in a house on Main Street.
Bravery of the Louisiana engine room crew prevented disaster when a valve bonnet blew off flooding the starboard engine room. Captain Potts oversaw collision drill as pumps and bulkhead doors were used, a diver fitted a new bonnet, and the ship steamed back to station with tugs assisting to tow it inshore.
Fourth of July excursion fares announced with tickets on sale July 2 3 and 4. Limited July 7 schedules include convenient through trains and modern movement. Uttern Route Railway offers through service and punctual connections for holiday travel.
In Cincinnati Mayor Hunt seized seven large ice plants after ice makers refused to bargain with striking workers. The seizure, ordered by the board of health, was stayed to allow a decision. Manufacturers threatened injunctions while city engineers and firemen returned to duties. Municipal ice sales may begin tomorrow.
Chicago witnesses from the lumber trade defend the Red Book and Blue Book credit guides saying they are not blacklists. B. W. Stadden and F. E. Hodges acknowledge difficulty in gauging firm credit and admit unintentional mistakes during testimony at the Northwestern Retail Lumber Dealers association anti trust suit.
Victor L. Crawford of St Louis reported robbed on Seaboard Air Line train No 29 from Athens as he arrived in Atlanta. The traveling man was staying at the Piedmont hotel and offered a liberal reward for the recovery of his suit case containing valuable papers and a $10 000 life insurance policy.
Atlanta socialists plan an all day picnic at the pirate grounds on Sawtell avenue and Vic Dotlough road in Oak Grove. The event features music speaking and customary picnic frolic and invites all who can attend.
A disputed interview by Lt. Coburn of Company K Fifth Infantry National Guard criticizes pending state bills. Georgia Adjutant General Nash calls the remarks unfortunate and urges officers to avoid public agitation while Colonel Pomeroy supports restraint. Captains argue for military discipline and civil authority limits, stressing loyalty to state government and lawful duty.
Berlin July 2 The Berlin Medical Society rejected by a large majority a request by Professor Ludwig Sehleich to appoint a four member committee to test the Friedmann tuberculin vaccine. The meeting was met with cries of bravo and the president said Friedmann could have a test by placing his remedy at hospital disposal.
A three year old boy, Lemmy Mitchell, son of Tim Mitchell, of Kingston, was injured when a loaded shotgun was dragged across a rug. The weapon discharged, its shot striking the child in the neck. Authorities report no further details.
Hartwell Georgia July 2 The post office relocated to the new quarters at the corner of Carolina and Haow a streets, leased to the government for ten years. Built by A. G. and Julian B. McCurry, the move marks the commencement of the new facility.
Boston reports pitcher Thomas J O'Brien known as Buck O'Brien was sold today to the Chicago club from the Boston American League roster.
New York July 2 Samuel Stevens Sands stepson of William K Vanderbilt was killed in an automobile accident near West Hampton L I The car overturned after a tire burst and he died before his wife could be notified His brother G Winthrop Sands was killed in France years earlier and his father Samuel Stevens Sands died in a hunting accident The victim who married Mrs William K E Vanderbilt in 1910 was the son of a former marriage and grandson of banker Samuel Sands The coroner said Sands sped past a Rumsey car and an oyster shell struck Rumsey’s glasses as five Sands car tires exploded
Roanoke Virginia July 2 The arbitration committee chaired by Judge William Lee Chambers reached a decision granting the demands of maintenance of way workers on the Norfolk and Western system for higher pay. Two members did not sign the report so the exact increase amount could not be released.
London July six professors of London University led by Sir Victor Horsley Karl Pearson and Sidney Webb send 29 petitions to the king urging a pardon for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the suffragette leader recently sentenced to three years imprisonment on grounds she cannot live to finish the term.
A group of women suffragists visited Washington and urged Speaker Clark Clerk Leader Underwood and House rules committee chairman Henry to establish a standing committee on woman suffrage in the house.
French aviator Captain Rey of the army was killed and a private engineer injured when their bi-plane capsized during a flight over Bethon near Epernay France. The July incident occurred in the afternoon as the crew attempted a routine reconnaissance.
Peyton Coles, young son of Mr and Mrs Henry Coles of the Rosslyn apartment Ponce de Leon, was run over by an auto in front of his home yesterday afternoon. He is reported to be out again within a few days. A Grove's Tasteless tonic is advertised as a general strengthening remedy for adults and children.
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