Birthday of Jefferson Davis Celebrated Across Southern States
The birthday of Jefferson Davis is celebrated as a holiday across ten Southern states with Confederate organizations honoring the Lost Cause. The article traces Davis and Lincoln’s parallel early lives, education, and careers from Kentucky births to West Point, military service, and eventual presidencies.
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Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
North Carolina
Texas
Jefferson Davis
United Confederate Veterans and Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Davis
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Samuel Davis
Jefferson
Woodville
Wilkinson County
Southland
Lincolns
Davises
Transylvania College
West Point Military Academy
Abe” Lincoln
New Orleans
Abe
Lincoln
Illinois
Clay
Polk
Congress
United States
Senate
Pierce
Confederacy
White House
King George V 51st Birthday Observed Across Empire
The fifty first birthday of King George V is observed throughout the empire. He remains a stabilizing figure amid wartime political tension, focusing on duty rather than policy. He works for wounded soldiers, supports convalescent hospitals, and has personally awarded hundreds of honors in khaki.
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George V
Germany
Britain
Tne
United States
Prince of Wales
Kitchener
George
Jellicoe
Balmoral
Royal Estate
Scotland
Buckingham
Windsor
Buckingham Palace
Baron Kato Calls for Continued Anglo Japanese Alliance
Kyoto June 3 Baron Takaaki Kato former foreign minister and Doshi kai leader urged that the Anglo Japanese alliance remain the main pillar of Japan diplomacy. He warned against overoptimism at the peace conference and said Russia ties would be supplementary to Britain. He stressed allied unity and cautioned against misreading scholars and critics.
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Kyoto
Japan
Baron Takaaki Kato
Doshikai Party
Baron Kato
Europe
Stnesmen
Baron Kata
China
Russia
Great Britain
France
North Sea battle hinges on Zeppelins and fog
The North Sea clash shows British control limited while German forces gain a tactical edge aided by Zeppelin reconnaissance. Fog and surprise likely favored the Germans, who may have suffered fewer ships and unsure bombing involvement. The victory boosts German morale and may push Scandinavia toward stronger trade ties with Germany.
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North Sea
London
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Bouck White's World Unity Debate and Nationalism
The piece defends Bouck White against charges of defiling the flag, arguing Christianity promotes brotherhood over narrow patriotism. It asserts world unity is premature, supports nationalism as necessary for now, and suggests punishing White could backfire by spreading his ideas widely.
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Bouck White
White
Hill’s curious crusade as a navy loving congressman
A satirical profile portrays E. J. Hill, a veteran congressman, arguing for a vast navy and mail delivery from twelve inch guns. The piece lampoons his election motives, shifting stances on presidential support, and paradoxical stance on Americans traveling abroad versus mail amid European tensions.
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Congress
E. J. Hill
Hill
Germany
Europe
High Court Upholds Gager Decision in Jacko Case
The High Court sustains Judge Geger’s non-suit for American Tubs and Stamping Co. in Frank Jacko’s suit over injuries from an elevator smash. The case, retried in the March Supreme Court term, keeps the ruling in favor of the local corporation. Carl Foster for the defendant. W W Bent and Abe Geduldig for the plaintiff.
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Frank Jacko
American Tubs & Stamping Co
Damges
Supreme Court
Geger
Superior Court
Carl Foster
W. W. Bent
Abe Geduldig
Cooper Receives Farewell Gifts Before Union Metallic Move
After 25 years at Yost Typewriter works, Harry Cooper foreman of the press department leaves for a higher post at Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Twenty-five associate foremen present a solid gold watch chain and press department staff give a gold watch charm. C. W. Burges superintendent delivers the farewell speech as officials and workers regret his departure yet praise his advancement.
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Yost Typewriter
Harry Cooper
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
C. W. Burges
Yost
Cooper
Cyprus Aims at Britain’s Mediterranean Reach
Cyprus emerges as a key British pivot in the eastern Mediterranean. The island serves as a wartime port for Royal Navy ships striking along the Ottoman coast, with Britain framing Cyprus as a lever against Asiatic Turkey. The 38th anniversary of British administration is noted, marking the 1878 cession and 1914 annexation, while Greece’s potential annexation option is described as having been rejected.
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Cyprus
Mediterranean
Asia Minor
Syria
Great Britain
Turkey
England
Greece
Constantine
The King's Birthday and Royal Birthday Celebrations
The piece compares royal birthdays across the British Empire, noting King George V's birthday falls on Saturday but lacking the widespread significance of Queen Victoria's May 24 birthday. It recalls King Edward's November birth and the enduring popularity of Victoria's birthday in empire-wide observances, plus the Colonies on George III's June 4 date amid the Revolution.
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George V
British Empire
Victoria
Edward
Colonies
George III
Revolutionary
Mike Donovan's Golden Jubilee as Boxer
A historical note honors Prof. Mike Donovan, former middleweight champion, marking fifty years since his first bareknuckle bout in St. Louis in June 1866. The article covers his Civil War service, rise to top of middleweight division, retirement in 1882 as boxing instructor at the New York Athletic Club, a 1888 draw with Jack Dempsey, and his pension retirement. It also mentions other long-lived boxers who reached a golden jubilee.
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Mike Donovan
Mike
St. Louis
Bill Crowley
Crowley
Donovan
New York Athletic Club
Jack Dempsey
New York
Jim Dunne
Bill Davis
Bill Tavee
John Pyburn
Bill Clark
Ed Price
Pat Kelly
Jem Mace
Tom Oliver
Bendigo
Centenary of General de Trobriand Born at Tours 1816
Americans of French descent plan Sunday observances for General Philip Regis de Trobriand a Civil War hero born in Tours France in 1816. He became a journalist before enlisting, rose to major general and brigadier general, fought at Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg and Bee s surrender, later led the district of Dakota before retiring in 1879 and died in 1897. Also noted two women Harriet White and Jessica Raistreck 20 arrested for probation breach in Providence. detective James Bray involved. An advertisement requests farmers to place ads.
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Philip Regis de Trobriand
Tours
France
America
de Keredern
Courrier Des Etats-Unis
New York
Revue du Nouveau Monde
United States
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Bee
Dakota
Providence
Harriet White
Jessica
Raistreck
Nichols Street
James Bray
President Wilson addresses Annapolis graduates at commencement
President Wilson spoke at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Md praising naval officers duty and discipline. He noted a personal bond with the 178 graduates and urged public duty, promising the honor of fellow citizens as the highest reward. He handed diplomas and praised the top ten. the event was witnessed by Mrs Wilson.
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Annapolis
Wilson
Naval Academy
Naval
United States
White House
Washington
How Russell Ford Invented Emery Ball Sensation
Ed Sweeney recalls Russell Ford’s emery ball secret from the Southern League era. Ford allegedly scratched the ball with a leather ring loaded with emery, creating unpredictable breaks. Sweeney, who later joined the Yankees, describes training camp revelations and Ford's control in late innings and pinch situations, noting a few batters could connect only by accident.
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Russell Ford
Ed Sweeney
Sweeney
Ford
Atlanta
Russ
Yankees
Farrell
Foxy Russ
Secret kept across teams and years from Ford to Feldenberg
The narrative recalls Kid Foster Earl Gardner and a shared secret. Gardner moved to Toledo in 1912 and passed the secret to Feldenberg. Fans recall Cy’s standout year in the Association and Falky’s single game strike against him. King George sent a congratulatory note to Sir Ernest Shackleton on his safety after the Fallbland stands Mmestage.
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Ford
Kid Foster
Earl Gardner
Toledo
Gardner
Feldenberg
Falky
Stront
King George
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Fallbland Stands
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