Gettysboro to Gettysburg and Beyond Noted in 1863 to 1911
A compact chronology from 1863 through 1911 notes key events at Gettysburg including the battle and veterans reunion, plus the 1898 San Juan assault under General Shafter. It lists astronomic observations of the morning and evening stars for July.
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Gettysboro
Cemetery Ridge
Gettysburg
San Juan Bill
el Caney
Santiago
Cuba
W. R. Shafter
Dugene F. Ware
Ironquill
Reflections on God and Human Conduct
A brief quotation contrasts the beauty of creation with human fault, attributing the loss of divine gifts to men who ignore moral duty. The acerbic observation credits wisdom and religious duty as safeguards against cultural decline.
July Revealed in Slumbertown by Susan Hartley Sweet
Poem line hints at midsummer scene with tall grass and falling roses. The speaker notes July arrives as signs of sleep town near. The verse evokes seasonal imagery and a reflective mood anchored by the poet’s signature.
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Susan Hartley Sweet
Forward Ever Forward Soldier Creed From Henry M. Stanley
The quote extols tackling large tasks with full effort, wrestling with difficulty, and maintaining calm resolve. It frames progress as a creed of persistence, urging focus on today’s work, then rest after completion. It emphasizes duty, determination, and steady pursuit of objectives.
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Henry M. Stanley
Gregory Humes A World Reporter Killed In Stamford Wreck
A New York World reporter Gregory Humes died in the Stamford Connecticut railroad wreck. Crushed in debris he urged rescuers to call his paper and to notify his mother Mrs Humes at Pine Orchard. He asked that another reporter be sent to cover the big story.
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Gregory Humes
New York World
Stamford
Conn
New York
Tribute to Gregory Humes and the Stamford wreck reporter
The American Press honors Gregory Humes a World reporter who died in the Stamford wreck. He embodied the ideal reporter showing loyalty courage and self sacrifice in facing danger. His example stands as a standard for all journalists and the profession he served with distinction.
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Gregory Humes
Stamford
Gregory Humeses
Lobby Power and Secret Methods Attributed to Manufacturers
The piece critiques the National Association of Manufacturers for secret lobbying, coercive tactics, and political influence. It accuses the group of masking its aims, bribing leaders, funding litigation, and seeking to subjugate parties and legislatures while claiming to represent labor and capital. It cites secrecy and deception as core tools in St. Louis.
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Wilson
New York World
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Washington
Friends of the
Association
Congress
St. Louis
Lobby of terror alleged to press congress and public life
The article valorizes Col. Mulhall’s revelations and 20 000 supporting letters alleging a powerful labor lobby and business interests that wield threats and intimidation to influence public policy. It compares this to past corrupt figures and warns of a national political takeover by such covert influence across parties.
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Danbury
Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
Col. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
MacNamaras
Structural Iron Workers
Indianapolis
Wilson
Labor
Republican Party
County Bills Paid as Commission Meets in Session
J R Lloyd visited Bellaire on business. County commissioners in session Tuesday approved the usual bills. Olive Black of Love City was seen shopping in Cambridge Tuesday.
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J. R. Lloyd
Bellaire
Olive Black
Love City
Cambridge
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and J W W Banks On Trial at Paterson
Prominent labor figure Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and labor leader J W W Banks are on trial in Paterson. The case centers on charges linked to organizing activities and alleged violations of state labor laws. Proceedings focus on political and union movements during the era’s labor struggles.
Cox Names Industrial Commission Appointees
Governor Cox formally announces the appointment of the industrial commission to absorb multiple state boards and inspectors. Wallace D. Yaple of Chillicothe and Thomas J. Duffy of East Liverpool join the liability board of awards for six and four years respectively, with Professor M. B. Hammond of Ohio State University for two years. The commissioners will earn $5,000 annually.
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Industrial Commission
Columbus
Cox
State Liability Board of Awards
State Board of Arbitation
State Examiner of Steam Engineers
State Board of Boiler Rules
Wallace D. Yaple
Chillicothe
Liability Board of Awards
Thomas J. Duffy
East
Graduated Tobacco Tax Movement Gains Steam
Washington reports a growing push in the Democratic senate caucus to adopt a graduated tax on tobacco products. The caucus also considers a broad tax on securities and commodities trading and surveys stamp tax effects on cotton futures to curb speculation. The tobacco proposal aims to shield small manufacturers from large producers.
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Washington
Senate
Wall Street
Senate Finance Committee
Heat brings two deaths amid record temperature in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports two deaths blamed on extreme heat and 12 prostrations as the government thermometer reached 98 degrees. Prolonged ice strike worsened suffering with scarce distribution of ice, amplifying hardship for residents.
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Cincinnati
Man Guilty Pleas Life Term In Cousin Killing
Migurdich Markarian 25 pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Cleveland after traveling from Worcester Massachusetts to shoot his cousin Manuel Markarian over an old feud. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Cleveland
Migurdich Markarian
Markarian
Worcester
Mass
Manuel Markarian
Heat Wave Causes Five Deaths In Cleveland
Cleveland on July 1 saw five deaths attributed to high temperatures. An adult, David Hughler aged 60 from Orangeburg South Carolina, collapsed unconscious in the public square and died en route to a hospital as thermometers at street level reached extreme readings.
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Cleveland
David Hughler
Orangeburg
S. C
Drowning of Harold Ward at Coal Dock
Harold Ward aged 15 son of Charles Ward drowned in the lake after diving from a coal company dock. His body was recovered later by tugmen.
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Sandusky
Harold Ward
Charles Ward
Seven Dead in Tenement Fire at Greenwhap Street
A four story tenement at 66 Greenwhap Street in New York burned, killing seven residents and injuring more than 20. Among the dead were Mary Davis and her nine year old daughter Minnie. Firemen struggled to control panicked occupants as residents jumped from windows. Several injured may die.
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New York
Greenwhap Street
Mary Davis
Minnie
Cambridge Grocery promotes school book coupon drive
The Cambridge Grocery Co announces a coupon promotion for all school children. Coupons will be placed on many grocery items at Premier store and its own Cambridge location. Company urges boys and girls to shop early and look for coupons on pure food articles.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Grocery CO
Wheeling Avenue
Lyric Theatre Presents Serials and Shorts Program
The Lyric displays The Modern Prodigal and The Golden Wedding with two reels and Edison war drama plus Kalem comedy Pat the Cowboy starring Ruth Roland and Selig A Daughter of the Confederacy. Tomorrow night Broncho Billy Grit with G M Anderson. Adv H H Masters to Newport visiting Rev Stewart family and return around July 10.
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Vitagraph
Edison
Pat
Ruth Roland
Billy
G. M. Anderson
Cowboy
Adv
H. H. Masters
Newport
Rev. J. R. Stewart
Colonial Tonight Showings At Local Theater
The Colonial presents four films including Willie Prefers Liberty to Wealth and Pecos Pete in Search of a Wife. A dandy good comedy and pipe organ music entertainments with admission of 5e for all.
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The
Colonial Tonight
Willie
Jim
Mutual Weekly
Adv
Butler Family Thanks Neighbors for Help During Illness and Death
The Butler family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during their daughter Carrie’s illness and death and for the floral offerings.
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Carrie
C. A. Butler
Local travelers and visits move through Buckeye Lake and nearby towns
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur DeHart left Tuesday for a few days at Buckeye Lake. S. W. Price was in Newark Tuesday on business. Father Wagner was in Zanesville. Mrs. E. R. Cale and daughter Miss Lois left Tuesday for a few days visit in Nelsonville. Mrs. Daisy Clark of Byesville was in the city Tuesday en route to Tiffin.
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Wilbur DeHart
Buckeye Lake
S. W. Price
Newark
Father Wagner
Zanesville
E. R. Cale
Lois
Nelsonville
Daisy Clark
Byesville
City
Tiffin
Cambridge notices and family news from the week
Mrs. T. McCracken visits Beckett with Mr. and Mrs. McCracken. Cambridge Citizens' club trustees meet Monday July 7 due to July 4th. Mrs. Elizabeth McCourt is critically ill at W. C. Morrison’s Cambridge RD 5. After six weeks of severe right foot pain, amputation is considered but unlikely due to age 80.
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T. McCracken
Thomas McCracken
Beckett
Cambridge Citizens’ Club
Elizabeth McCourt
W. C. Morrison
Cambridge R. D
Market summary from Chicago July 1
Hogs receipts 1200 market strong mixed and butchers 8.55 to 8.90. good heavy 8.50 to 8.80. light 8.60 to 8.90. pigs 6.75 to 8.55. Cattle receipts 3000 market slow beeves 7.20 to 8.85. cows and heifers 3.90 to 8.25. stockers and feeders 5.70 to 8.00. calves 6.50 to 9.25. Sheep receipts 1400 market weak native 4.50 to 5.15. lambs 5.50 to 6.75. Wheat 89 70. corn 60. oats 40. pork 20.85.
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United Press Union Stock Room
Chicago
Pittsburg Livestock Prices Fluctuate Across Cattle Hogs
Pittsburg July 1 cattle receipts light with steady markets. Cattle top at 8.50 to 8.25 for choice, veal calves 9.50 to 10.00. Sheep and lambs receipts fair, market slow with prime wethers 4.90 to 5.00 and lambs 5.00 to 8.00. Hogs receipts light and steady. prime heavy 8.80 to 8.85, mediums 8.95 to 9.00, heavy Yorkers 9.05 to 9.10, light Yorkers 9.10 to 9.15.
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Pittsburg
Organ Concert Tonight at Colonial Theater by Professor Lamp
Professor Lamp of New York, renowned pipe organ virtuoso, will perform a special program on the new Hammond Bros installed pipe organ at the Colonial Theater tonight at 8 o'clock. The concert accompanies the theater’s moving picture entertainment nightly.
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Professor Lamp
New York
Colonial Theater
Hammond Bros
Adv
Orpheum Show Promises Coast Drama and Comedy
The Orpheum presents The Turning of the Tide a Canadian coast drama. Neighbors a Powers love story and The Ingrate a Nestor film. A Dry Town Eclair comedy. Electric fans and Bijou orchestra with a 1 30 matinee. Continuous show tonight.
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Rex
Charming Powers
Nestor
The
Orpheum
Bijou
Glasses and opthalmology services offered locally
Dr. Jas Early offers eye examinations day or night in Room 11 over the Post Office. Atkins jewelers advertise long established business near the Court House. H L Stewart, dentist, provides care at Central National Bank Building Cambridge with focus on diseased gums. Rooms for rent in Colley Block. 89-1mo
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Jas
H. L. Stewart
Central National Bank
Cambridge
June Wedding Gifts and Home Move to Akron
June presents in gold silver cut glass and china listed as wedding gifts. Mr and Mrs J W Fair left Tuesday for Akron where they will make their home.
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Williams
J. W. Fair
Akron
J C Wyrick Leaves For Newcomerstown Visit
J C Wyrick departed Tuesday for a short visit in Newcomerstown to spend a few days with friends and relatives.
Ed Duffey Arrested for Intoxication in City Court
Patrolman Gibson arrested Ed Duffey Monday night on intoxication charges. He was arraigned before Mayor Dilley and fined the usual penalty.
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Ed. Duffey
Gibson
Dilley
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