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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1913

Page

9

Gettysburg Jubilee Draws 40000 Civil War Veterans

Gettysburg Pa June 22 The Lule of Gettysburg marks fifty years since Meade Lee. 40000 veterans from north and south converge for a Jubilee reunion with over 5000000 for entertainment and comfort. Government and Pennsylvania plan elaborate camps. Camp spans 290 acres with 7000 tents. Each veteran assigned a tent cot plate and utensils. Meals provided. no non veterans admitted. Main events July 1 2 3 4 include veterans day military day civic day and national day with addresses and music.

Gettysburg Meade Lee Army of Pennsylvania Peeresivaria Congress Battlefeld Gettyshurz War Department High Watee Mark Pickett Tinton Muartermaster Inna Pennsylvania Commission Grand ‘Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans United States Arm

Gettysburg 1913 Veterans Reunion Preparations In Detailed Camp Plan

Plans outline a 15 000 capacity tent the Emmitsburg road area for July 4 exercises and veteran reunions. U S troops police duties and scouts guide visitors while Pennsylvania state police patrol. A mammoth field hospital and state health deputies monitor camp health. Major Grove oversees the 800 cooks and twenty meals menu designed for aging soldiers. Gettysburg’s 4000 residents brace for influx with boarding houses jammed and special quarters for invited guests at seminary and Pennsylvania College.

United States Lee United States Troops Scouts Oe Pennsylvania State Commissioner of Health William FR. Grove Gettysburg Morrisburg York Pennzylvania College

Use of Water Urged for Negroes of City

Rev H H Proctor at the First Congregational church urged the colored community to adopt temperance measures and practical works. He proposed placing a public barrel of water outside the church daily and opening the shower bath free to the public for the summer, funded by a $100 contribution to support free water and baths.

H. H Proctor First Congregational Church

Turpentine and Rosin Trade Reports for Savannah Week

Turpentine remained firm finishing at 36 with 4,285 sales and 5,201 receipts. shipments reached 4,925 and stocks rose to 23,083. Rosin also stayed firm but with price declines across grades from 1 to 15 cents. weekly sales were 1,451, receipts 12,754, shipments 4,999, and stocks at 116,067, up 355.

Savannah Aga Net

July Cotton Market Seen Shaping Prices in Report

New Orleans June 22 The July condition report looms large as traders await private estimates and the weather impact. Bulls doubt last month’s low and bears see possible gains. a bullish tilt could push prices while a true squeeze or liquidation in July could trigger a sharp break.

New Orleans Tses Jong Longa

Americans Flee to Canada Costly Emigration Issue

Washington report says immigration reforms rise alongside emigration concerns. Speaker Clark cites 1,845 American farmers crossing into western Canada in one week with $188,500 cash and $145,000 in personal property, averaging $388 per person. He argues better homestead and irrigation policies could curb loss of $2.38 million weekly in assets.

Washington Congress Clark United States Canada British North America Canadian Republic The

Dillon Improves After Heat Attack in Maryland

Washington reports TR M Dillon of Atlanta is much improved at Emergency hospital after heat exhaustion yesterday. He was traveling in Mechanicaville Maryland when he collapsed and was rushed for treatment. Dr Calvert expects him to be out in a few days.

Washington M. Dillon Atlanta Howard Dillon Mechanicaville Calvert

Bijou Presents The Merry Whirl Musical Comedy

This afternoon's matinee at the Bijou features The Merry Whirl a musical comedy tabloid famed for its spectacle and costuming. A 25 person company including a dainty chorus performs the numbers with two sets of scenery and striking light effects. Intermission vaudeville acts will entertainbetween the acts.

BHO Bijou

Vaudeville acts at Forsyth promise lively week crowd draw

Keith Vaudeville presents a Forsyth program headlined by Gertrude Vanderbilt and George Moore in a spirited singing and dancing act. Ideal, a famed Indy swimmer, adds a private ladies exhibition. Other numbers include the Six Musical Cuttys, Minnie Allen, Doc ONeil, Four Harama Japs, Dorothy Richmond and company.

Forsyth Gertrude Vanderbilt George Moore Cuttys Minnie Allen Doc O'Neil Dorothy Richmond

Quo Vadis at the Grand enters second week amid acclaim

George Klein's superb photo drama Quo Vadis draws large crowds in New York and justifies its success in Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Grand opens a second week with matinee today as the production is dramatic spectacular and thrilling and faithfully reproduces Henry Sienkiewicz's renowned story with its romantic and historic values preserved.

Cayne Hames George Klein New York Astor Theater Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Grand Henry Slenktewter

Wilson Speech on Currency and Banking System Proclaimed

The speech defends government control of money issuance through a regional reserve system. It argues the central board, appointed by the president, serves public interests and protects both state and national banks. The banks gain access to currency without posting bonds, though bond requirements temper the advantage.

Board of Control

Currency reform and tariff battles loom in Congress

The article discusses President Wilson’s push for currency legislation with support from administration leaders and banking interests. It notes opposition from some lawmakers, expectations for House and Senate committees to act, and the broader tariff agenda including free wool and sugar. Reform in congressional appropriations is also emphasized, with talk of centralizing budget control under a budget committee.

Treasury Baltimore Aldrich Money Trust Senate House Congress Wilson Democratic Caucus Simmons Finance Committee Underwood- Simmons Senate Committee House Committee On Appropriations Naval Post Office Fitzgerald New York House Appropriations Committee House -Democrats Underwood Sherley Garrett

Wilsons Peace Plan Approved by Nations

Washington reports eighteen nations have accepted the president’s peace plan in principle, with Spain as the last to join on details. Secretary Bryan outlined a proposed permanent international commission of five members, to be chosen by contracting governments and agreed upon by both sides, to meet after the treaty is made.

Washington Bryan Spain

Crops Improve in Houston County Fields

Perry Georgia reports a favorable week for farmers as sunlit days boost crops. Corn looks fine and cotton improves though stands are poor and crops are about a month late. Grain crops have been harvested and threshed, with much done.

Houston County Perry

Democratic leaders contemplate tax plan and chair race

The senate finance committee refined the Underwood tariff income tax amendment and prepared it for caucus. Leading chairmanship contenders include Doremus of Michigan Lloyd of Missouri Sabbath of Illinois and Civic of Indiana. The panel agreed mutual insurance company incomes should be exempt only to the extent of actual mutual income and added a clause exempting state and municipal investment income. Several earlier campaign notes are referenced as context.

Doremus Michigan Lloyd Missouri Sabbath Ilinois Civic Indiana Committee On Finance Senate

Waterman Ideal pen for portable writing shown at Ina Lee Moore & Sons

The Waterman Ideal pen turns any location into a writing table. Ina Lee Moore & Sons at 42 N Broad Street offer the point you want for post card writing while traveling this summer.

Waterman Ina Lee Moore & Sons N. Broad Street

Leo Franks trial date set for June 30 says Dorsey

Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey announced after a four week New York visit that Leo Frank's trial will be scheduled for June 30 if no new issues arise He noted the defense may seek postponement and mentioned Reuben Arnold and John Moore joining the defense He did not discuss the Phagan murder further and claimed readiness to proceed with the case in court

Leo Frank Hugh M. Dorsey New York City Colonel Stephens EB. A. Stephens Moore Cane Reuben Arnold John Moore Arnold Soliitor Dorsey Phagan Frank Brooklyn Brookyn New York

Twenty Men Sentenced to Death for Vizier Assassination

Constantinople reports twenty men were condemned to die by court martial for conspiring in the assassination of Grand Visier Mahmoud Schefket Pasha. The ruling follows a swift trial and targets those implicated in the high profile political killing.

Constantinopia Mahmoud Schefket Pasha

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