Long Talks in the Wigwam at Tammany Anniversary
Tammany Hall celebrated the 125th anniversary of American independence in New York with a program unchanged from prior Wigwam events. W Bourke Cochran delivered the principal address while Justice O Gorman and Senator West sent regrets. Bryan also offered remarks urging citizens to uphold human rights and honest methods, framing Tammany as a force for constitutional safeguards and equal rights.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Wigwam
W. Bourke Cochran
Tammany Fold
Supreme Court
O’gorman
United States
George West
Missouri
Washington
Jefferson
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Tammany
Democratic Party
Bill Rapso Rosevelt
D. B. Hill
Wiles on Philippines at Independence Day event
Philadelphia marks Independence Day with Lt Gen Nelson Miles delivering a patriotic address. He argues the Philippines issue must be resolved with full and impartial justice for ten million inhabitants, preserving government honor and integrity. Washington observes a quiet Fourth as departments close and celebrations proceed.
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Philadelphia
Independence Square
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Philippine Islands
Roosevelts amnesty proclaimed in Manila amid parade
The amnesty proclamation was read at Luneta in English and Spanish as a 6,000-strong crowd watched. About 600 prisoners were freed with no ceremony. Aguinaldo stayed hidden, planning a brief visit to friends before an announced trip. Exiles on Guam are expected back on a special steamer. Acting Governor Wright, General Chaffee, and Captain Crossfield attended. Crossfield defended U S policy while urging Filipino acceptance. Civil government now covers Luzon, Cuba policy faced criticism, and Wood defense drew blame for Cuban frauds.
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Manila
Roosevelt
Luneta
Arthur Ferguson
Taft
Aguinaldo
Guam
Wright
Chaffee
Crossfield
Philippines
Batangas
Laguna
Callles
Luzon
America in Foreign Lands Observes Fourth of July
The United States ambassador Andrew D. White praised German culture's influence on American civilization and Roosevelt's varied gifts, calling for strong yet courteous relations with Germany. In London the Fourth was marked by a reception at Choate’s residence attended by Wheeler, Watson, and embassy staff. Other ports celebrated with ships, races, and banners, including Paris and Copenhagen observances with prominent figures toasted.
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Bng
United Sartes
White
Roosevelt
Lincoln
John Quincy Adams
Jefferson
Republic
United States
Germany
Europe
Garfield
Londo
London
Joseph Choate
Mr. Choate
Carlino House Terrace
Joseph Wheeler
John C. Watson
M. H. DeYoung
Queenstown
Enterprise
Alliance
Menonganela
Hongy
Paris
Jily
Horace Porter
General Porter
Count de Rochambeau
Rochambeau
American Chamber of Commerce
George von L. Meyer
Hamburg
Lewis Morris Siddings
Iddings
Willliam H. Taft
Taft
Philippines
Mier. Seton
Jersey City
Cardinal Satolli
Pope
Waxilkees
Copenhagen
Denmark
Colon
Colombia
Mexico
Memory Of '76 Alive In Dixie Celebration At Macon
July Fourth observance in Macon Georgia was broader than in recent years with most businesses closed in the afternoon. Parks hosted amusements, Central City park featured horse races, and a Georgia Industrial Home program highlighted the day. A barbecue for Godfrey Social Club guests, with Hon. Joseph H. Hall as guest of honor, accompanied increased fireworks and a large influx of visitors.
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Macon
Maton
Central City Park
Georgia
Godfrey
Joseph H. Hall
Savannah in Gala Attire Observes Independence Day
Savannah Ga July fourth celebration drew thousands from the city to Tybee Island Casino and Thunderbolt for entertainments. Tybee crowds ranged 3 780 to 5 000 at the casino. Isle of Hope hosted a large gathering. beach horse racing and surf bathing drew visitors. vaudeville, fireworks, and yacht races added to the day while city observance remained quiet and police reported little to do.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Fort Meyer
Potomac River
Savannah
Savesah
Tybee
Isle of Hopes
Fourth of July Celebration Delights Marietta Crowd
Marietta Ga observed a patriotic Fourth of July with all business suspended at 11 a.m. Stores wore holiday decor and the day featured a fire department parade at 4:30 p.m. A standout part of the procession was the junior department and their queen. Post parade reel races entertained spectators as the streets stayed crowded all afternoon.
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Marietta
Augusta Fourth Observance Skims By With Local Festivities
Augusta Georgia July 4 special report notes no official Fourth of July observance aside from post office and bank closings and scattered merrymaking. A Negro Masons parade, barbecues, baseball, fireworks, and a vaudeville show occurred. The sole formal reading of the Declaration happened at Enterprise factory where Superintendent Otis G Lynch gathers mill operatives and reads the document.
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Augusta
Enterprise Factory
Otis G. Lynch
FIELD DAY AT CHICKAMAUGA PROMINENT VISITORS PRESENT
Governor Candier and General Gordon among guests at Chickamauga Park field day in Chattanooga Tennessee with visits by Tennessee officials and Georgia Governor Candler. General Gordon addressed a large crowd in Trion Georgia as U S minister Swenson spoke at a Phoenix Hotel banquet. Fourth of July celebrations also reported in Colon Colombia and Laredo Texas with flag decorations and speeches.
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Governor Candier
General Gordon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamsugs Park
Tennessee
Candler
Georgia
John B. Gordon
Trion
Hotel Phoenix
L. 8. Swenson
United States
Spectacular Fourth of July Sham Battle Draws 10000 in Atlanta
A large scale Civil War reenactment at Piedmont Park drew about 40 Fifth Georgia regiments and roughly 10,000 spectators. Majors Barker and Patton led American and Spanish forces in a staged siege with artillery, gun captures, and a final white flag surrender amid fading light and a delayed start due to a ballgame.
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Atlanta
Piedmont Park
Fifth Georgia
San Juan Hill
W. W. Barker
Patton
Rome
Smith
E. Pomeroy
James F. O'Neil
Harry Anderson
Barker
Preston
Larry Harrison
Erskin
Barow
Ker
O'Neill
Pomeroy
Anderega
Paitton
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