American Flag Torn and Trampled in Winnipeg Riot
A U S flag was torn and trampled during a riot as Manitoba soldiers returned from camp march through Winnipeg. An American waving a flag sparked the disturbance. civilians attacked the flag bearer, while the regiment maintained order and the American fled with police help. Several civilians were injured but none seriously.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Cty
Sewell
Brandon
Sir Ian Hamilton
One Hundredth Regiment
J.B. Mitchell
Servians Clash With Bulgars in Big Battle
Desperate fighting rages between Bulgarian and Servian forces as reports from Sofia describe heavy clashes near Wales. The Neue Presse dispatch notes intense artillery and infantry exchanges with uncertain outcomes and ongoing hostilities.
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Big Bate
Vienna
Tng
Sofia
Neue Beis Press
Wales
Post office safe blown near Atlanta by Philadelphia thief
An attempted safe robbery at Kirkwood post office outside Atlanta ended when J. W. Johnson, who had planted a heavy nitro glycerine charge, fought a posse and fell mortally wounded. He had appeared from Philadelphia and confronted locals and officers during the raid.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Atlanta
Kirkwood
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Philadelphia
Bryan Acts as President for a Day in Washington
July report states William Jennings Bryan acted as president during the Fourth of July period while other officials were away. The event was described as temporary and not harmful, with Bryan expressing satisfaction at the historic moment. A separate note mentions a Chicago college man assaulting a streetcar conductor over opinions on education. the conductor died from the injuries.
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Washington
Wilia Jennngs Bryan
United States
Bryan
Wilso
Marshall
Mne
Dryan
Etlal Courree
Blood is shed during South African riots
AP dispatch from John Burg, South Africa, reports four civilians dead and at least fifty wounded in broad riots linked to the Rand gold mine unrest. Fighting between miners and government troops continued overnight with near incessant firing, and exact casualty figures remain unavailable.
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John Burg
South Africa
Dloody Ciots
Rand
Water and sewer line work on Yates Avenue progresses
The Daily Sentinel notes active trench digging for a water and sewer pipe line on Yates Avenue. A strong labor force is engaged, with prior delays due to funding. The project, though funded inconsistently, has resumed and continues despite financial concerns.
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Daily Sentinel
Ates Avenue
Bankers push for new promissory note law in West Virginia
Local bankers urge the legislature to adopt a Pennsylvania style rule protecting endorser and holder of notes. They say West Virginia lags other states, noting notes are not docketed or pursued against makers if unpaid, leaving endorser or holder at risk. Law now dates to 19th century Virginian statutes.
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Daily Sentinel
Pennsylvania
West Wirginia
Virkinky
July Fourth Injury Report of a Child
A July Fourth incident near Elns left 12 year old Charice Shaffer son of William Shaffer with severe eye injuries after a premature firework exploded. Wadding burned his eye and caused facial injuries from the blast. The update notes the accident occurred during celebrations and required medical attention.
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EL NS
Charice Shaffer
Wm. Shafter
Jnfury Micely
Happy Vets Leaving On Every Train For Homes
Gettysburg Pa July 5 thousands of Civil War veterans gathered here for the Semi Centenial march homeward in train loads. The exodus begins as exchanges of greetings end and quartermaster crews, praised for kindness, remain in camp. H H Hedges of North Carolina dies at the depot preparing to go home, nine total deaths at the reunion.
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Gettysburg
Quartermaster's Department
H. H. Hedges
North Carolina
Southland
Confederacy
President Wilson Vacationing At Summer White House
President Wilson arrived at Windsor Vermont by train from Gettysburg to spend a short vacation with his family at the Summer White House near Cornwall. He was met at the station by relatives and driven to his home for a rest before returning to Washington to pursue tariff revision and monetary reform.
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Windsor VI
Wilson
Gettysburg
White House
Cornish
Green Mountains
Washington
Democrats Read Over Tariff Spurs Senate Adjournment
Washington July 5 Bitter opposition among Democrats to caucus rule forcing unamended support for the tariff bill from the Senate Finance committee has stalled business. Senate adjourned until Monday to secure full Democratic attendance as fur and wool schedules remain unsettled and some members demand immediate action once the bill clears the hill.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Gregory to lead as chief counsel in Duff trial
Webster Springs West Virginia July 5. Proceedings in bribery cases paused as Judge W S O'Brien adjourned court to Tue for a new juror panel to select a jury for Rath Dut a Jackson county legislator. State aims to follow Ben A Smith the senator convicted of bribery awaiting sentence. Many attorneys and defendants returned home for the week. It is reported R L Gregory of Parkersburg will act as chief counsel in the Duff case.
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Webster Springs
W Va
W S. O'Brien
Legislatuer
Jackson County
Ben A
R. L. Gregory
Parkersburg
Smith
Duff
Bill to strip president of appointive power
Associated Press summarizes a proposed bill introduced by Senator Works California to create a three member commission that would recommend all administrative appointments at the start of the president's term and prohibit party figures from suggesting candidates until the commission acts. Each commissioner would earn 7500 dollars annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Works
California
Fll P Ower
Commission
Died Wednesday Mrs Sarah Armsey of Addison Street
Mrs Sarah Armsey died Wednesday afternoon at her home 26 Addison Street from old age diseases. Funeral services were at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Rev L J Powell. Interment followed in Binemont cemetery. She was a respected longtime resident with many friends in the city.
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Sarah BE. Armsey
Addison Street
L. J. Powell
Floiting
Binemont
Armsey
Remarkable success at unusual store sale opens today
Thanking patrons for turnout at an unusual sale, the store reports rare bargains and easy inspection of goods as tables are rearranged. Prices are clearly marked and service aims to improve next week as shoppers are invited to return and enjoy continued quality and help in creating the sale’s great success.
President Wilson's Gettysburg Address at Semi Centennial
President Wilson spoke at Gettysburg to Civil War veterans amid intense heat, reflecting on 50 years since the battle. He praised peace, union, and national vigor, urging continued sacrifice to live up to the nation’s founding standards and the enduring duty to secure justice and welfare for all.
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Associated Press
Gettysburg
Wilson
Safe and Sane 4th Celebrated in Grafton and Clarksburg
The Fourth marked a safe and peaceful celebration in Grafton with mild fireworks, park and river outings, and no major incidents. In Clarksburg a prize fight at the ball park ended with Battler Keppin defeating Kid Gleason, while nearby Uniontown held a 12 mile motorcycle race won by W C Blackmere.
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Clarksburg
Battler
Kepin
Titus
Kid” Gleason
Adelphia
Charles Shinn
Clarksburrg
Billy Spikey
Uniontown
Brownsville
W. C. Blackmere
Monongahela City
Ray Deck
Thomas McFarry
Independence Day Crowds Parade Through Terra Alta
Special to The Sentinel reports Terra Alta on July 5 drew one of the largest crowds in years for a July Fourth celebration. Estimates run up to ten thousand as locals enjoyed floats, six bands, a Kingwood versus Terra Alta ball game won 4 to 1, and a carnival. The event featured a trades display and various amusements amid warnings about dangerous tablets circulating nearby.
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Grafton
Tygart Valley
Park
Squire Hanley
Cumberland
Lech Lynn
Terra Alta
Valey Falla
Wheeling
Foterman Park
Fairpont B. & C
Austen
Ies
the Sentinel
Kingwood
Terra
Ches
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