Monument to General Lee in capital imagined by congressman
A Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent recalls a southern congressman debating a Lee statue in Washington. They view Grant and Sherman monuments, then discuss erecting a Lee memorial in the capital, claiming Lee as a great man and a unified nation.
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Sherman
United States
Robert E. Lea
Expected Too Much Noble Aspirations In Work In London Answers
A humorous London Answers snippet contrasts a woman’s pastimes with her current farm work. She asserts she will not perform certain tasks, humorously noting she has never climbed a tree. The piece highlights a shift from genteel hobbies to labor, with a witty line about mushrooming and a blush.
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Russians claim huge gains in Bukowina drive
Berlin reports a great Russian offensive sweeping toward Czernowitz and Buchowina. Petrograd tallies 112,000 Russians and 1,700 officers captured in two weeks. Bristloff's army seizes vast booty including 12% guns as Austro Hungarians fall back northeast of Czernowitz. More than 1,300 Russians captured near Buczacz.
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Belgium
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Volynia
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Three Raiders Are Killed Near Laredo Raid
At the T. A. Coleman ranch near Laredo Texas three Mexican bandits were killed during a pursuit by pursuing locals. One corpse was identified as Lieutenant Coronel Villareal of the Carranza army and another bandit is Webb Texas. Officials report 1500 more regular troops ordered to the Mexican border amid growing anti American sentiment and concern over possible actions against General Pershing’s expedition.
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Jury finds Colthurst insane in Sheehy Skeffington case
London reports Captain Colthurst found guilty of murder for the Dublin rebellion execution but declared insane by the jury. The verdict follows trials over the unwarranted death of J Sheehy Skeffington during the uprising.
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Colt Hurst
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Gasoline Raid: Raiders Routed by Troops in West
Washington report details a raid on gasoline supply interests as federal inquiries scrutinize Standard Oil and independents over price variations. Troops pursue bandits across the border. several bandits killed or captured, horses seized, and ranch property damaged, with authorities set to testify on competition and public policy.
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Twelve Hampshire survivors reach shore after sinking
London reports one warrant officer and 11 sailors from the cruiser Hampshire survived the disaster off the Orkneys with Earl Kitchener aboard. They were picked up by a raft and have washed ashore, according to a Thursday admiralty communique.
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John J. McLean Dies Suddenly in Washington
John J. McLean, owner of the Washington Post and the Cincinnati Enquirer, died in Findlay after a rapid decline that began Monday. His passing ends a notable career in journalism and publishing.
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Telegraphic Notes Summary of June 14 World Dispatches
World notes report on proposed guidelines restricting judges from office for two years after leaving the bench, political demonstrations around Venizelos in a stadium gathering attended by King Constantine, Italian cabinet resignation after a failed confidence vote, a new Pennsylvania superdreadnought commissioned at Norfolk, Greece presented with blockade terms by the British minister, Major Raynaud a prisoner of war from the Port-Vaux defense, and Americans abroad taxed by the British on securities sales or deposits.
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Move Greek Government From Athens to Larissa
Athens reports preparations underway to move the Greek government from Athens to Larissa amid rising political unrest tied to the renewal of a blockade by the allied powers. The shift signals tension affecting the kingdom and regional stability.
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John V. Steger Drowned Near Dune Coast
John V. Steger died in a drowning incident near a dune area. Local witnesses reported no clear eye view of the event. Rescue crews later found his body in the water. Steger, a two year old, was born in Germany and is survived by relatives including George Steger and Ney Wellevedt Jeush.
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RESTA WINS AUTO DERBY AT SPEEDWAY PARK
Darin Neath won the fastest 800 mile race ever driven by automobics at Speedway park in 3 hours 2 minutes 41.66 seconds at 34.61 miles per hour. Nurses Save 200 Children in Cleveland, Tilsibow cat tage Homie at 209 crippled children near South Baelld were rescued from a fire as guards led them to safety. Lake steamers collide at Sault Ste Marie with the Stanton and Walt locked in a crash requiring drydock. William Fitzgerald dies in Vincennes after a tire blowout at high speed. Hampshire Mine incident reported in London linking Tampatire destruction to Lord Kitchener. US Navy aviator Saffey killed in Pensacola after a fall from 5,000 feet. Treasury clears Internal Revenue Collomb Gilligan case as baseless.
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