Commemorate Heroism of Yale Students in 1779 Defense
New Haven July 5 1779 Yale students bravely faced British veterans at West Bridge to defend the town. A $30 000 monument by James Edward Kelly marks the spot with three bronze figures and a granite pedestal. The event inspired one of the Revolution’s stirring acts as Washington’s forces were watched from Yale to repel the enemy.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
West Bridge
James Edward Kelly
New York
Stiles
Yale College
West Haven
Garth
Yale Boys and Patriots Defend Town as British Raid Is Repulsed
British forces landed 1500 men at Lighthouse Point and moved to join others threatening the town. A fierce fight at Broadway’s northwest corner failed to break Patriot resistance as locals rose in force. Collier’s ships bombarded the harbor while troops burned Fairfield before retreating. Yale students held their college town.
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Yale Boys
Broadway
Lighthouse Point
Sir George Collier
Fairfield
Yale
College Town
Excess of Patriotism Costs Dozens of Lives
The Chicago Tribune reports 37 deaths and 2,163 injuries from patriotic celebrations. Fireworks caused 17 deaths, cannons 4, firearms 9, gunpowder 3, toy pistols 1, and runaways 3. injuries include 1,046 by fireworks and 1,046 by other causes. New York leading in fatalities, Chicago recording two deaths and $340,555 in fire loss.
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Chicago
the Tribune
United States
New York
Pittsburg
Officers Reenact Sherman Route from Chickamauga to Atlanta
Thirty four army officers and recent Leavenworth graduates began a trek from Chickamauga National Park to Atlanta following General Sherman’s 1864 path. They travel over about a week and are escorted by twenty four men of the One Hundred and Twentieth cavalry under Lieutenant Kimball.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Military Star College
Leavenworth
Kan
Chickamauga National Park
Sherman
Atlanta
One Hundred
Cavalry
Kimball
Unwritten Law Frees Trans Atlantic Murderer
Carlos Waddington son of Louis Waddington ex Chilean charge d affaires in Brussels was acquitted of murdering Balmaceda secretary of the Chilean legation. The unwritten law played an important part in the trial.
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Brussels
Carlos Waddington
Louis Waddington
Chile
Senor Balmaceda
Legation
Moyer and Haywood Prepare for Defense in Haywood Trial
Boise July 5 The trial nears closure with counsel stating only three or four witnesses remain for direct testimony. Moyer and Haywood are set to testify next Monday while Judge Wood outlines instructions to jurors to limit arguments to admissible evidence. Jurors request more exercise during adjournment amid confinement.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
Fremont Wood
Wood
Mover
S. F. Russell
O. V. Seborn
One Dead and Many Hurt in Katalla Right of Way Fight
In Katalla Alaska on Wednesday Guggenheim and Bruner factions clashed over a disputed right of way. One man died another fatally injured nine seriously wounded as Guggenheim forces deployed armed detachments to control key positions. Tony De pascal led workers attempting to lay track under cover of gunfire from Bruner camps and his party later captured the Bruner steel go devil used to hinder the work.
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Valdez
Alaska
Guggenheim
Bruner
Katalla
Tony Depascal
Depascal
Florida Bank Declared Insolvent and Closed
Fort Dallas National Bank of Miami Florida was closed by order of the comptroller after a Bank Examiner report declaring the bank insolvent. Liabilities totaled 808 466 dollars with loans and discounts around 260 099 dollars and deposits at 573 918 dollars.
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Washington
Fort Dallas
National Bank
Miami
Fla
McDonald
United States
American Boy Day at Jamestown Exposition
At Jamestown Exposition Norfolk Va July 5 the event featured elaborate exercises. President Tucker delivered the opening address and Joseph B. Earnest gave an address of welcome. An oration titled Virginia in History was given by Joseph M. Miller Jr of Camden Ala.
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Norfolk
President Tucker
Joseph B. Earnest
Virginia
Joseph M. Miller, Jr
Camden
Ala
Florida Federal Judge Swayne Dies in Philadelphia
Judge Charles Swayne of the U S District Court for the Northern District of Florida died at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia this afternoon. He served on the federal bench and illness prompted his death at age likely stated in report.
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Florida
Philadelphia
Charles Swayne
United States Court For the
Northern District of Florida
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Reunion of Army of West Virginia to Meet in Wheeling
The Society of the Army of West Virginia plans its twenty sixth annual reunion at the West Virginia state fairgrounds in Wheeling on August 28 29 and 30. Ex confederate soldiers are invited to attend and members from West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Massachusetts Connecticut Kentucky Vermont Illinois Indiana Iowa will be invited the governors of ten to fifteen states may deliver addresses. The aim is to unite former soldiers from both sides in a grand reunion with all veterans who served in West Virginia during the 1860s eligible for membership.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Society of the Army of West Virginia
West Virginia
North
South
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Kentucky
Vermont
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Veterans Expected in Large Numbers at Saratoga Encampment
Saratoga N Y July 5 100000 veterans are expected to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army with delegations from all sections of the United States. Capt P H Coney of Kansas and Charles G Burton of Missouri contend for commander in chief while Gen John T Wilder of Tennessee is a strong southern candidate. The week features reunions and meetings of several auxiliary organizations.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Grand Army
United States
P. H. Coney
Kansas
Charles G. Burton
Missouri
South
John T. Wilder
Tennessee
National Women's Relief Corps
National Asociation of Army Nurses
National Society of the Daughters of Veterans
National Ladies’ Aid Society
National Association of Unitn Ex- Prisoners of War
Value of Precious Stones Imported Reaches Forty-One Million
Customs data for the fiscal year ended June 30 places the New York import value of precious stones at about 41 million dollars. Importers report nearly seven eights are diamonds and note prices higher than ever. The U S buys about 60 percent of mined diamonds from South Africa and pays well above DeBeers for its output. Artificial diamond production is claimed to be commercially failed.
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New York
United States
South Africa
DeBeers Company
Miss Sutton Wins Wimbledon Championship of England
In the All England tennis championship at Wimbledon Miss Sutton of California defeated Mrs. Chambers 6-1 6-1 to reclaim the British ladies singles title. The American won easily in the championship round.
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Miss Sutton
England
London
Wimbleton
May Sutton
California
Atlantic fleet move to the Pacific detailed in AP dispatch
The Atlantic fleet is described moving to the Pacific with Admiral Evans to command. Route via the Straits of Magellan is favored to avoid bringing ships near Japan. Plans call for ships leaving New York or Hampton Roads in fall, coal at Annapolis?. then Rio de Janeiro, Magellan, Panama, San Francisco, and eventual Peruvian waters before rapid reach to the Pacific.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Pacific
Naval General Board
Nevy
Straits of Magellan
New York
Atlantic
Mediteranean
Metcalf
Admiral Evans
Hampton Roads
Culebra
Rio de Janiero
Gallao
Panama
San Francisco
Peruvian
Ennesses
United States
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Oregon
Conecticut
Maine
Louisiana
Missouri
Virginia
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Alabama
Illinois
Kearsangs
Ohio
Minnesota
Vermont
Kansas
Charleston
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Yorktown
Tennessee
California
South Dakota
Governor Vardaman Denies Conversion Claim
In Jackson Mississippi on July 5 Gov. Vardaman denied being converted at a revival. He says he knelt briefly at the mourners bench but refused to surrender when penitents were called. He attended other meetings but did not return to the mourners bench.
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Jackson
Miss
Gov. Vardaman
Dispute Over Baseball Game Ends in Murder
Augusta dispatch reports a heated baseball game argument in Grovetown Ga led to gunfire. R Young was shot by Capers who fled but was captured and jailed. Capers faces murder charges as investigation continues.
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Augusta
Grovetown
R. Young
Capers
Rockefeller to Appear in U S Court Tomorrow
William Rockefeller is expected to appear before Judge Landis in the United States court in Chicago tomorrow. The development was announced today from New York.
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William Rockefeller
New York
Landis
United States Court
Chicago
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sails From Liverpool for Canada
Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Canadian prime minister sails from Liverpool aboard the Victorian. He came to England to attend a colonial conference and has since pursued investigations in Europe and the Continent in the interest of Canadian affairs.
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London
Liverpool
Sir Wilfred Laurier
England
Oldest Letter Carrier in America to Retire
New York July 5 The oldest letter carrier in the United States will retire on July 16 after more than 50 years in Uncle Sam service. The veteran in gray is James Delaney of Station F at Third Avenue and Twenty-eighth Street. He is
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New York
United States
Uncle Sam
Gray
James Delaney
Third Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Fire in Steamer Monterey Forces Passengers Off
The Ward Ling steamer Monterey from Vera Cruz Progresso and Havana was inspected at Quarantine when dense smoke erupted from the forehold where hemp and sugar wood were stored. Four streams of water doused the fire and the ship, beached at Clifton Landing, carried 120 passengers with thirteen remaining aboard to be removed the next day.
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New York
Ward Ling
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Progresso
Havana
Clifton Landing
Objected to Italy's Flag Flying Above Old Glory
Bloodshed was narrowly averted at Fairmont when residents protested Italy's flag flying above the U S flag at the Italian consulate. Governor Dawson and Mayor Arnett coordinated police aid. state troops were discussed but not required. Consul Caldara reported life threats but then said arrangements were satisfactory.
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Charleston
W. Va
Fairmont
Italy
G. D. Caldara
Gov. Dawson
Arnett
United States
Caldara
Aeronaut Falls Into River Then Weds Fireman
Middletown N Y July 5 At Mid way Park Maggie Dulley an aeronaut dropped thousands of feet from a balloon into the Walkill river and was rescued ten minutes later she married C Arthur Brocket of Port Jervis a fireman on the Erie railroad The ceremony was performed by Alderman Burton L LaMonte with Rey Gonzolas and Nellie Edith Snyder present
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Middletown
N. Y
Midway Park
Maggie Dulley
Walkill River
C. Arthur Brocket
Port Jervis
New York
Erie Railroad
Burton L. LaMonte
Rey Gonsolas
Nellie Edith Snyder
Mark Twain Says Wife's Place Can Never Be Filled
The report of Mark Twain's engagement to his secretary Miss I V Lyon prompted a response from Clemens who said he would never marry again and that he has not known anyone who could fill his late wife's place.
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Mark Twain
London
I. V. Lyon
Mr. Clemens
Freight Depot Blaze Destroys Cars in Montgomery
Fire at the Western Alabama Atlanta and West Point freight depot in Montgomery destroys part of the facility. Forty two first class freight cars burned and fifteen loaded side track cars damaged. Valuable records books and receipts lost. Loss estimated at 100000.
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Montgomery
Ala
Western
Alabama, Atlanta and
West Point Railway
Missing Teller Runyan Recovered With $74510 Seized
New York July 5 Chester B Runyan the Wind sor Trust Company teller who defaulted was arrested in New York and $74510 of the stolen money recovered He was found at Mrs Laura M Carter 019 West 144th street After surrendering he claimed part of the money was in his suitcases and the rest in a chiffonier drawer He laughed at police efforts and said the jig is up He gave Carter 15000 five thousand Monday and ten thousand this morning The bracelet and diamond ring valued at 1000 were traced to Carter who denies knowledge of the funds
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New York
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Runyan
Laura M. Carter
West 144Th Street
Wall Street
Sending of Fleet May Provoke War With Japan
Berlin reports discuss rising US Japan tension over naval movements. German critics warn a Pacific fleet demonstration could trigger Japanese attacks on American ships. Japanese officers visiting Germany with Admiral Yamamoto sought arms but found none.
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Japan
Berlin
United States
Pacific
Germany
Yamamoto
Hague
Blue Ribbon products and cure ads in local paper
An assortment of old advertisements tout Blue Ribbon products including Blue Ribbon Vanilla and stomach remedies like Kodol. Also promoted Virginia country cured hams by Sublette & Barnes and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. The page advertises Chase & Sanborn teas and Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel with pricing hints and telegraph want ads.
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Uperior Supply
Bluefield, W. VA
NEW & 2Nd Hand
Remington’s
Smith's
Risefield Typewriter Company
Associated Press Dispatches
Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield
Ju. H. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
R. E. Bolling
Cahier
W. B. Hicks
Awinmann
W.O PoLlock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
Princeton Avenue
R. L. Speas
Moyer
Steunenerg
Florida Bank
Jamestown Exposition
Foofon Fonferte
Chicago Grain Market
Reunion of Society of Army of West Virginia
Atlantic Fleet
Pacific Waters
Delamey
Gov
Vardaman
Canada
America
Chester Runyan
West Kerth Street
Bank
Sublette & Barnes
DeWitt
Chase & Sanborn’s
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