Fourth of July Ring and Revolutionary Tale Unveiled
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Fourth of July bell ringing by a group of youths and a fateful night involving Bill Manning. It shifts to a Household Ledger tale about Nancy Butler, her ancestor James Butler, and a Tory attack that left Butler and sons dead, with Nancy later identifying remains and burying them.
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Sexton
Bill Manning
James Butler
Duke
Amerden
South Carolina
Nancy
Ange
Hardihood
Cunningham
Butler
Reminiscences of Youth and a July Fourth in Boston
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a July Fourth in Boston from Dr Hale in Youths Companion. The narrator recalls money spent on July and a camera obscura visit, joining a procession of children at Park Street Meeting House and hearing the anthem My Country, Tis of Thee, while reflecting on poverty and local customs.
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Boston
Hale
Womath
Park Streeet Meeting House
Lorag
Sweet Land
Family Memoir Fragments Reveal Civil War Heritage
A grandmother recalls Revolutionary and Civil War era tales, noting a daughter’s wartime wish and a later portrait of a ninety year old ancestor. The Butler family history, authored by a descendant of Nancy Butler, highlights this rare ancestor and the family’s narrative.
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Nancy Butler Broofré
Hishl
Butler
Nancy’s
Weathering the Fourth of July Skies Warn of Rain and Rockets
A garbled forecast hints at heavy rain and soggy conditions for Independence Day. It warns balloons may rise and fireworks could be affected by scattered clouds and unsettled winds from the north and east.
Independence Day 1912 Nut Cracking Scene With Father
A fragment recalls a family scene on Independence Day 1912. The father jokes about a boy named Joluiny cracking nuts while the mother responds, We must mend early, as a judge nearby notes. The text reflects colloquial rural banter of the era.
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Joluiny
Robbery by Bandits on Ogden Bound Train No 1
Three masked bandits halted Oregon Short Line Train No 1 north of Ogden Utah at 1 30 o clock rifled the express safe and robbed one hundred passengers Mrs J H Balls diamond earrings were torn from her ears two shots were fired during the assault injuring two passengers and two trainmen Sheriff Wilson led a pursuit with a posse after the escape in a buggy
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Ogden
Utah
Oregon Short Line
Second Street
N. B. Franken
Franklin
John Hutchans
H. L. Williams
Kirkwood
Shot at Train Suspect Sentenced to Sing Sing
In Poughkeepsie New York Jasper Price received a sentence of five to ten years in Sing Sing from Justice Morschhauser after firing a bullet at a New York commuter train. The Comet pressed for deterrence noting riders must be protected from such acts. Price pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Sing Sing
Jasper Price
Morschauser
Supreme Court
Price
New York
Comet
Price Lad
Officers Killed in Ocilla Georgia Shootout
In Ocilla Georgia Chief of Police Davis and Deputy Shemi Sheffield were killed when W T Bostwick opened fire as officers attempted to arrest him. Several deputies and Sheriff Melonis were wounded. Bostwick, barricaded with six children, held guns and threatened civilians. Government troops were ordered to assist.
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Ocilla
Davis
Shemi Sheffield
Shem Wass
Melonis
Turker
W. T. Bostwick
Bostwick
Brown
Murtbent
Railroad Suit Dismissed in Taft Rate Accord
United States District Attorney Charles H. Houts asked for dismissal of the injunction suit filed by the Government against the Western Trunk Line Committee to block a proposed freight rate increase. Judge Dreer signed the restraining order at Havimbal.
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St Lous
Taft
United States
Charles H. Houts
Indicts Two Legislators in Translations Bribery Inquiry
Sangamon County Grand Jury returns indictments in a translation bribery inquiry. Conspiracy to bribe names representatives Lee O'Neil Browne and Robert B. Wilson, along with Frank J. Traut and Lewis D. Hirschmier. Bribery and perjury charges also listed against A B Johnston.
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Springfield
Sangamon County Grand
Lee O'Neil Browne
Robert BM. Wilson
Frank J. Traut
Lews D. Hirschmier
Johnston
A. B. Johnston
Taft Auto Hits Italian Laborer Near Beverly Mass
An automobile driven by Robert A Taft, son of President Taft, struck and seriously injured an Italian laborer named Michael Thisthwolla near Beverly Massachusetts. The incident prompted medical attention and investigation into the accident.
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Hobert Taft
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Michael Thisthwolla
Lahorer
Beverly
Mass
Secretary Knox Refused Extradition Demands in Murder Case
A summary of a diplomatic dispute where Secretary Knox resisted extradition of a murderer named Worter Charlton to Italy, arguing that Italy would guarantee the return of Trans-Americans detained for unspecified crimes. The incident centers on US-Italy requests and assurances regarding extradition and citizenship.
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Knox
Charlton
Italy
Tralians
United States
In Hives of Industry and Labor Union Trends
The report notes 230000 card holding trade unionists in Berlin and describes strong unskilled labor organizing. It mentions the American Glass Workers Union planning a national convention in Toledo on July 11 and the Stationary Firemen by laws allowing annual conventions. It highlights sick benefits paid by the Hotel and Restaurant Employes Union and cites eight hour day gains and rising wage trends for American trades. It also contrasts Belgium labor conditions with American protections against workplace hazards.
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Berlin
Germany
Elint’ Glass Workers Union
Toledo
Ohio
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
International Union
United States
Belgium
Aeroplanes In Army Soon Declares Bell
Major-General J Franklin Bell on leave to command the Philippines division sails December 6 from San Francisco. He predicts heavier than air planes may be perfected in five to ten years to carry several persons and small amounts of explosives, with aviation ordnance and ballistic tables developing to support rapid air warfare.
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New Yorks City
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
Philippines
San Francisco
Bell
Stund
Protestants Catholics and Jews form nationwide league
New York City reports the Individual and Social Justice League of America formed to counter socialism. Leaders include clergy and laypeople from Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish groups. The group plans branches in major cities, lectures, libraries, and propaganda to promote loyalty to American institutions and defend worker rights.
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John W. Hill
League
New Society
Individual and Social Justice League of America
New York City
All Souls Unitarian Church
Fourth Aveedue
Twentieth Street
Congress
America
State Railroad At Villepreux Fatal Collision Criticized
Paris reports the engine driver responsible for the Villepreux collision has been arrested amid claims he is a scapegoat for higher officials. The disaster killed 22 and injured 80, prompting sharp debate in the Chamber of Deputies over the railroad system and its material condition.
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Paris
Villepreux
Chamber of Deputies
Yale and International Sports Highlights Mixed Freshman Results
The report notes Howe of Yale won both hurdle races in Yale Princeton freshmen track games. Yale boat teams discuss the Havana to Atlantic City race and a British Inter national motor boat event. Yale athletes like Holden and Blaly shine in tennis and vaulter events amid Harvard athletic committee changes due to cost.
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Caliph
Havana
Atlantic City
Howe
Yale
American Polo Association
Hurlingham City
England
R.A. Holden, Jr
New England
Commodore Melville
James A. Blaly
Plang
Harvard
Sant Lawrence
Harvard Athletic Committee
Milwaukee consolidates public works under single commissioner
Milwaukee changes city administration placing all public works under one official. Harry Briggs becomes Commissioner of Public Works succeeding the former board. J. C. Wandley, business agent of the Machinists' Union, named Superintendent of the Street Cleaning Department.
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Milwaukee
Telegraphic Ticks and Legislative Notes Amid 1912 Storms
Mexico agreed to an umpire in a boundary dispute. Governor Huwhe sent New York State appropriations of 4 713 747. The House passed Railroad and Statehood bills with few dissenting votes. NY Legislature totals appropriations at 466 970 571 9 percent. An investigation of bribery charges in Senator Lorime’s election was reported in Washington. Fordham University adopted case system in its medical branch. Asquith carried Lords veto resolutions in Commons by large majorities. Justice Moody revived on full pay by Gillette WI. Metropolitan Opera Company gave a charity performance in Paris raising nearly 10 000. Secretary Dickinson opened a Military tournament in Nashville.
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Huwhe
New York State
House
New York
Lorime
Senate
Washington, D. C
Fordham University
Asquith
House of Lords
Hhouse of Commons
Gillette WI
Justice Moody
United States Supreme Court
Phe Metropolian Opera Company
Cave
Paris
Dickinson
War Department
Nashville
United States
Reno’s Last Big Bash Sets Stage for Final Prize Fight
Reno prepares for a final era of licensed vice as gambling ends September 30 and a Jefferson Johnson prize fight looms. The piece notes Nevada's move to ban public gambling and limit prize fights, framing Reno as a last bastion of Westward indulgence before moral restrictions tighten.
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Reno
Nev
Comstock
Treno
Sierras
Rend
Palace
Jeffnern
Johnson
America
Nevada
Gillett
California
Brooklyn
Westchester School of Fiction
San Francisco
Cornell Crews Win as Dusk Veils Varsity Face
Cornell crews win under fading light as thousands cheer the varsity race. The victory marks a dramatic finish with the crowd buzzing about the performance and the season ahead.
Varsity eight-oared race ends with Cornell win on Hudson
In the Big Regatta at Poughkeepsie the Varsity eight-oared race was won by Cornell, with Pennsylvania second, Columbia third, Syracuse fourth and Wisconsin fifth. Time 20:42.1-5. Freshman eight was won by Cornell with Columbia second, Syracuse third, Pennsylvania fourth and Wisconsin fifth. Varsity four-oared race won by Cornell with Syracuse second, Columbia third and Pennsylvania sixth. Pennsylvanian crew fought hard in the dark conditions, finishing less than a length behind Cornell after a thrilling three miles.
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Cornell
Pennsylvana
Columbia
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Colombia
Pennsylvania
Wisconysn
Pennsylvaniea
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson
Cuban Duel Fatality Shocks West Tampa Park
A violent encounter near MacParland Park in West Tampa ends with a Cuban labor organizer and a companion fatally wounded after a dawn knife fight. Witnesses say both men fought until both collapsed, details remain unclear as investigators probe the motive and identity of the slain.
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Tampa
Fla
MacParland Park
Marlo Adato
Cibarc
Adato
Adalo
Cuba
Finland Under Russian Power Action Passes Duma Approval
The Council of the Empire in St. Petersburg approved the Finnish bid on Isthhalieading already adopted by the Duma. The measure grants the Duma legislative authority over the Finnish Diet, provoking bitter opposition in Finland.
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Finland
Council of the Empire
St. Petersburg
Russia
Duma
Vatican Ultimatum on Spain Cites June Decree Withdrawal
The Vatican issues a note to Spain focusing on withdrawing the June 11 decree. Reports say riots occurred in Bilbao and San Sebastian, reflecting tensions tied to the dispute.
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Vatican
Spain
Bilbo
San Sebastian
Investigations Ordered by Senate and House in Congress Session
In Washington DC the Senate and House ordered sixteen investigations as the session adjourned. The move signals ongoing congressional scrutiny across multiple agencies and topics.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington, DC
Noted People Visit Colleges and Political Remarks
President Taft visited Villa Nova College and Lincoln University. Robert W. Chanter and Mile Lina Cavalleri were married. A sermon at Syracuse University critiqued modernists. Senator elect Steward of Florida is famed for Everglades reform. Premier Briand withstood socialist attacks. Pope Pius X at seventy five celebrated in Nome. General Botha formed first cabinet of United South Africa. Gould to read and write in Paris. Interior Secretary denounces muckrakers attacking officials.
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Taft
Villa Nova College
Lincoln University
Robert W. Chanter
Mile
Lina Cavalleri
Syracuse University
Steward
Florida
Everglades
Real Tout
St. Paul
M. Briand
Piu X
Nome
Botha
Agriculture
United South Africa
An Gould
Paris
Pla
Muck Raher
Funeral Notes for John Wesley Smith and Caroline Shock
Funeral services for John Wesley Smith a forty year Pennsylvania Railroad tower man at Philipsburg were held at his home. His sister in law Miss Caroline Shock aged sixty two collapsed and died from heart trouble brought on by grief. both bodies were taken to Cedar Ille Cemetery Philadelphia for burial two days apart.
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John Wesley Smith
Towerman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philipsburg
Caroline Shock
Miss Shock
Mr. Smith
Cedar Ille Cemetery
Frankford
Philadelphia
Ocean City Club Pushes Eighteenth Street Rail Franchise
A committee from the Ocean City Motor Boat Club plans to urge Conti to grant a franchise to the local electric railways company. Members include Vice Commodore E C C W Wilson Elwood Carpenter G Alvin Snook J F Myers Harvey Lake and Harry Headley. They seek a bayfront extension with a loop on Eighteenth street to improve boardwalk access for members and cottage owners along the bay.
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TroNey
Ocean City Motor Boat Club
Conti
Eighteenth Street
E. C.C. W. Wilson
C. Elwood Carpenter
G. Alvin Snook
J. F. Myers
Harvey ¥. Lake
Harry Headley
Bay Front
Tragic Runover Death In East Millville
Lucius Lutz five year old son of Charles Lutz of East Millville was struck and fatally injured by a touring car driven by ice cream maker H. B. Van Leer. The boy died an hour after the incident amid conflicting accounts of whether he darted into the street or the car speed was about thirty miles per hour.
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Lucius
Charles Lutz
East Millville
van Leer
Death of Albert B Carlton Former Elizabeth Comptroller
Albert Beverly Carlton longtime Elizabeth comptroller for twenty years died from arteriosclerosis. He led United Electric Companies and held director roles at Union County Trust Company and National State Bank of Newark. Born in New York City sixty two years ago, he moved to Elizabeth in 1866.
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Albert B. Carlton
Albert Beverly Carlton
Elizabeth
United Electric Companies
Union County Trust Company
National State Bank of Newark
Public Service Corporation
Carlton
New York City
Aged Clergyman Rev Edwin Waters Dies in Newark Area
The Rev Edwin Waters, the third oldest member of the New Jersey Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died at his home in Asbury Park. He was eighty six and served forty six years in the ministry filing thirty charges across New Jersey. He served as a circuit rider for years.
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Edwin Waters
New Jersey
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Asbury Park
Boston woman swindled out of 1800 dollars by three men
Grace Brown of Boston reported to Long Branch police that she was bilked of 1800 dollars by three swindlers who planned to bet the money on two horse races. Police Captain Wath accompanied her to New York City seeking any trace of the suspects.
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Grace Brown
Boston
Long Branch
Wath
New York City
Ex Firemen Secretary Charged With Embezzling 640 Dollars
Peter S McGullivray aged 63 secretary of the Association of Exempt Firemen was arraigned at Bayonne before Recorder Mara on charges of embezzling 640 dollars from the gas department of the Public Service Corporation. He had worked for the company as a collector for eighteen years.
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Peter S McGullivray
Association of Exempt Firemen
Bayonne
Recorder Mara
Public Service Corporation
Ile
Mrs Elizabeth Pope Dies At 90 In Patterson Home
Mrs Elizabeth Pope aged ninety nine year old died in her Patterson home. Widow of Samuel Pope a New Jersey Assemblyman in the Civil War era and prominent real estate owner. The Pope family was well known in public life years ago.
Fort honored at tenth anniversary dinner for Boonton home
Governor Fort attended a dinner marking ten years since the founding of the home for disabled firemen in Boonton. The event followed a parade with exempt firefighters and active volunteers from across the state.
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Governor Fort
Boonton
General Hamilton Idle Post Amid Command Shuffle
General Hamilton takes the idle post as Inspector General of Mediterranean forces to replace Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. Kitchener assumed the Mediterranean command last August after the Duke of Connaught’s resignation. Hamilton, once Kitchener’s chief of staff, helped defend Ladysmith in the Boer War.
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Hamilton
Sirtan
Lord Kitchener
Mediterranean
Duke of Connaught
Kitchener
Genergl Hamilton
South Africa
Lad Yemith
Miss Addams in St Louis and ship subsidy tale
Washington notes recount Miss Jane Addams in St Louis and a young reporter asking about settlement work. A Senate anecdote follows about a Boston visit and a ship subsidy query not answered by the senator.
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Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
St. Louis
Porter
Congress
Boston
Touralos
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