Sherman Repulsed at Kennesaw Rocks Confederate Line
In late June 1884 Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman pressed three armies north of Atlanta moving toward the Confederate defenses led by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. Heavy casualties marked the clash as Sherman’s forces pushed within about 20 miles of the city while Grant directed another spring campaign toward ending the Civil War in Virginia.
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William T. Sherman
Joseph E. Johnston
Georgia
Atlanta
Sherman
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Virginia
Northern
Robert E. Lee
Petersburg
Richmond
Sterman
Sherman Drives Johnston From Kennesaw Mountain Front
Union forces under Sherman assault Kennesaw Mountain near Marietta on June 27, 1864, seeking to break Confederate lines as heavy casualties mount. McPherson and Thomas led attacks. Johnston’s troops resisted in fierce firefights amid extreme heat. After brutal fighting, Sherman shifts to maneuver, pulling Johnston south of Marietta by July 2 as supplies threaten.
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Sherman
Kennesaw Mountain
Marietta
Johnston
Sheeman
Rlm
Colting
Vth Texas
Johnny Reb
Yank
Sam R. Watkins
1St
Confederate Tennessee
Watkins
Chattanooga
McPherson
Kennesaw
Inside Straight Debate Over Slot Machine Invention
A New York columnist disputes Milton that Charles Fey invented the slot machine and argues Herbert Mills created early machines in 1699 with a Three-For-One design. The piece traces Mills and Fey, the Dewey-themed devices, and the rise of the Liberty Bell, noting profits, secrecy, and Mills eventual fortune.
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New York
Minte
Charles Fey
San Francisco
Herbert Mills
Chicago
Mills
Fey
Masten
Twlee
Mills Company
Meg
Admiral Dewey
Observatory Heads Are Retiring After 16 Years
Pasadena news recalls Dr. Ira Bowen stepping down as director of Mt Wilson and Palomar observatories after 16 years. His successor, Dr. Hollspeeds, takes over, with Dr. W. Babcock guiding Palomar. Bowen notes vast cosmos, while new giant telescopes and radio systems expand the universe’s reach and understanding.
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Pasadena
Calif
Liman
Caltech
Carnegie Institution of Washing
Ten
Envi
Mt. Wil
Mt. Wil|firice the Size of the Almost Son and Palomar Mountain
San Diego County
Ira S. Bowen
Bowen
Mt. Wilson
Palomar Observatories
Andy
Tate Gary Cooper
California Institutes of Technology
Mr. Wilson
Bolt Observatories
Palomar
Woriks
Bahcock
Harself
D. Babcock
Bowland
Babcock
Echni
Babeark
Katie Leuchheim A Leading Doer In Johnson Era Politics
Washington dispatch profiles Katie Leuchheim describing her rise from Democratic National Committee vice chair to deputy assistant secretary of state for public affairs. It notes her shift to head Community Advisory Services, her poetry, and her role in shaping diplomat image while maintaining ties to home and family.
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Washington
UPT
Katie
Leuchhein
Johnson
Democratic National
State Department
Geri
Community Advisory Services
CAS
Foreign Service
Sweedy
World Fair Junior Travel Program Lets Kids Tour City
A Sight Sitting Service by Students International Travel Association offers juniors ages 8 to 16 guided group trips to the World’s Fair in New York. Directors, multilingual staff, and overnight options provide day, evening, or combined programs with meals, transport, and admissions for $14.50 to $19.50, plus a longer weekend to New England for $39.00.
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New York
Students International Travel Association
SITA
Rockefeller Plaza
Ljubljana
Yugoslavidj
Manhattan
Italy
New York Area
New England
Mystic
Seaport
Plymouth Rock
Freedom Trail
John Brookdorf
Sita World Travel
Winners Face Problems After English Soccer Pools Jackpot
Jimmy Gault, 57, won 300,684 pounds tax free, triggering begging letters from around the world. Five years later he died of thrombosis, while other big winners like Charlie Copper faced misery from publicity and requests for money. Some winners found happiness, notably the Hughes family, who enjoy a dream home and stable life.
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Jimmy
Jimmy S
Britain
Billy Stranaghan
Billy
Mrs. Dormer
Hughes
Dorothy Hughes
Charlie Copper
Charlie
Hollywood
Partishead
Bristol
Stagecoach Tour Offered To Tourists
Boulder Colorado offers a summer stagecoach ride over the Old Switzerland Trail to the 12,000 foot Mi Alto summit. Six 34 hour daily trips cover 12 miles of rugged canyon and Gold Hill. For $6.50 per person riders enjoy foam seats, chuckwagon dinner, mock Indian attacks, and visits to gold pan stops. The program is run by the Boulder Motel Association with Boy Scouts andCosmopolitan Boys Clubs aiding with costumed actors and safety.
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Boulder, Colo
UPI
Colorado
Switzerland
Boulder
Mialto
Ielt
Gold Hill
Boulder Motel Association
Oscar Tippett
Hiroshi
Boy Scouts
Cosmopolitan Boys Clubs of America
Boulder Tesla Association
Imate
Brass Teakettle and Mortar Reflect 19th Century Kitchen Tools
A photo shows two brass kitchen items used well over a century ago a small teakettle likely pre 1850 and a morter and pestle possibly post 1850. Brass ware arrived with settlers and through colonial trade remains recognizable by its patina seams and the lack of maker marks.
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Bohemia
America
Education Workers Lead Job Market in California
California government employees exceed two thirds on state and local levels with nearly half in education. A UC Berkeley study notes population growth drives public employment since 1955, with California adding workers faster than the nation, while ballooning demand for public services shapes job trends.
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California
U.S
Berkeley
Tracy
University of California
Orville F
Poland
U.C
Institute of
el- Berkeley
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Spoems
Washington Post
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Aten
Pools
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Elsie Dormer
Dormer
Dorothy H. Jenkins
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