County Chautauqua features Continental Congress reenactment
The second annual Chautauqua opens with a local Continental Congress reenactment depicting the 1776 debates on the Declaration of Independence. George T. Cochran leads as Thomas Jefferson, Wm. Sargent reads the declaration, and John Adams, Samuel Adams, and others reenact speeches. Apollo Concert Company follows with a park concert, weather permitting, with transport arranged and a rain backup at the L D S tabernacle.
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Gates
Continental Congress
Apollo Concert Co
Chautauqua
Apollo Concert Company
Thomas Jefferson
George T. Cochran
Congress
Charles Thompson
Sargent
Thomas McKean
Maryland
C. R. Eberhard
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John Hancock
Jacob Duchy
Pennsylvania
Chas. Thompson
W. B. Sargent
Thos. Jefferson
Virginia
C. T. Cochran
Thos. McKean
Maryland Colony
Samuel Adams
Massachusetts Colony
C. E. Cochran
Robt. Livingstone
New York Colony
Turner Oliver
John Dickinson
W. Baker
M. Pierce
John Adams
T. H. Crawford
Rodger Sherman
Connecticut
J. F. Baker
Benj. Franklin
Hodgin
James Wilson
J. D. Slater
Richard Henry Lee
Ivanhoe
Walter Pierce
Roger Sherman
Jamies Wilson
Benj
Franklin
John
Harry
la Grande
Transpo
Joe Woods
Hanly Guest of La Grande at July Fourth Event
Ex Governor J. Frank Hanly of Indiana readers arrive in La Grande under a reception committee of prominent Republicans and local Fourth of July and Chautauqua organizers. He speaks at 11 a.m. on the Sixth and Washington tented auditorium, then departs west tonight.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
la Grande
Hanly
Points West
Sixth
Washington
Montreal Daughter Weds Major Sir Hamilton Gould Adama
London today hosts a royal style wedding as Miss Pilsie Riordan of Montreal ties the knot with Major Sir Hamilton Gould Adama, British high commissioner for Cyprus, in St Peter's Cathedral. The ceremony gathers British army officials English aristocracy and Canadian society.
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London
Bpilsie Riordan
Charles Riordan
Montreal
Hamilton Gould-Adama
Cyprus
St. Peter's
Jubilee of British Naval Architects Opens in London
The jubilee meeting of the British Institution of Naval Architects begins in London today and runs through Saturday. Eminent foreign figures include Rear Admirals Capps Cone and Watts of the United States Navy among the international delegates.
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Jubilee of British Naval Architects
London
British Institution of Naval Architects
Fourth Fight Card Planned with Five Prominent Bouts
Ad Wolgast meets Owen Moran in a 20 round San Francisco main event. Also on the bill are Knockout Brown versus Cy Clone Thompson in Gary Indiana, Frank Klaus versus Vic Hangen in Coalings California, Battling Nelson against Pete McVeigh in Fort Lawton Washington, and Young Saylor facing Grover Hayes in Indianapolis in 10 round bouts.
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Ad Wolgast
Owen Moran
San Francisco
Brown
Haines July Fourth Programs Mark Holiday Parade and Races
Haines observes July 4 with a parade and historical pageant led by the North Powder band at 9 a.m. Col. Emmett Callahan gives an address at 10 a.m. Baker quartet provides singing. 10:30 a.m. baseball Haines and North Powder. 12 p.m. dinners. 1:30 p.m. Baker vs Elgin. 2 p.m. horse and foot races including greased pig. 6:50 p.m. band concert. 7 p.m. grand ball at the warehouse on Third Street.
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Haines
North Powder Band
H. M. Company
Col
Emmett Callahan
Baker Quartet
North Powder
Baker
Elgin
Third Street
Main
Mount Glenn Boy Hurt Amputation Follow Up
An 18 year old Mt. Glenn resident, John Abbot’s son, was severely injured at Mt. Glenn. Doctors determined amputation of his leg was necessary to save his life. No further details on date or condition were provided.
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Mt. Glenn
John Abbot
Boy Hurt in Logging Accident Requires Amputation
A youth assisting his father hauling logs was crushed between a tree and a log, injuring his left leg. He was taken to Grande Ronde hospital where Dr. Underwood advised that amputation was necessary.
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Grande Ronde Hospital
Underwood
Aviator Atwood Targets Transcontinental Flight for $50,000 Hearst Prize
New York July 4 Harry Atwood the aviator vows to win the Hearst $50,000 prize for a coast to coast flight. He says he will begin the transcontinental journey from the Pacific coast within about a month.
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New York
Harry Atwood
William R. Hearst
Atlantic
Pacific
Atwood
Seven volunteers donate skin in child’s burn surgery
In Seattle on July 4 physicians foresee rapid recovery for Clarice Whittier after seven men and women donated skin grafts to cover burns from seven months ago. The operation, performed yesterday, involved over twenty volunteers from city hospital and volunteers.
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Seattle
Clarice Whittier
London Pastor Officiates Vera Sandwell Ernest Shields Wedding
The Rev. P. J. Campbell presides at the marriage of Miss Vera Sandwell daughter of Rev. G. Henry Sandwell formerly of Toronto and Mr. Ernest Shields a London bank manager. The ceremony occurs at the Congregational church in Grosvenor Square.
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London
P. J. Campbell
City Temple
Vera Sandwell
G. Henry Sandwell
Toronto
Ernest Shields
Grosvenor Square
Senator Lea Readmitted After Health Setback
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee is back in hospital in Washington on July 4 after being compelled to return to Georgetown for further medical care and treatment following a health setback.
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Washington, D. C
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Georgetown
Hospital patient regains strength after critical transfusion act
University hospital reports Mr Lea rapidly regaining strength after a blood transfusion operation he believed saved his wife's life. He is now thought to be out of danger.
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University Hospital
Lea
Federal receipts exceed expenditures by 45 million
The United States government ends its fiscal year June 30 with a surplus of 45 681 000 dollars. Officials say figures are approximately correct and minor adjustments may follow from detailed treasury reports.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Caracas honors statuary tribute during centennial
In Caracas on July 4 to mark the centennial of Venezuelan independence President Gomez sent a graceful compliment to the states by placing a Washington statue in Washington, but American representative Thomas C. Dawson returned the compliment by wreathing in Caracas, following the celebration remarks.
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Caracas
Gomez
Washington
Thomas C. Dawson
Cennial
Witcl
To Unveil Laura Secord Monument
Arrangements are complete for the unveiling tomorrow at Queenston Heights Ontario of the monument to Laura Secord the Canadian heroine of the war of 1812 Sir George Ross and other prominent speakers will deliver addresses.
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Queenston Heights
Ont
Queenstown Heights
Laura Second
George Ross
Tickets at Wright's Drug Store in Chautauqua
Tickets may be obtained at Wright's Drug Store in Chautauqua for an upcoming event. The notice directs readers to Wright's for purchase and collection details.
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Wright's
Wright
Aviator Gomes to Appear in City This Weekend
Charles F. Walsh, famed aviator and inventor of the battleship Pennsylvanias stopping device, plans visits Friday and shows Saturday and Sunday. Walsh and Ely, once top auto racing rivals, recently drew crowds at local meets and tours through Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Vallejo.
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Charles F. Walsh
Walsh
Pennsylvania
Ely
Oakland
San Francisco Bay
San Jose
San Francisco
Young
Sam
Santa Rosa
Petaluma
Vallejo
State letter carriers gather in Green Bay for convention
More than 200 letter carriers and postal clerks from across Wisconsin convene in Green Bay on July 4 to participate in meetings and events marking the state postal workers gathering.
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Green Bay
Wis
Nation Observes Natal Day With Safe and Sane Celebrations
Across the nation July 4 the public marks Independence Day with patriotic exercises in parks and city centers. New York held a hall dedication parade, Chicago showcased pageants and tableaux, St. Louis hosted games and readings, Boston staged a Declaration reading and mass meeting led by Dr Charles W Eliot.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Lane
Eliot
Fanent Hall
Boston
Mass
Old State House
Faneuilhill
Charles W. Eliot
Mentus
Harvard University
Alleged Dynamiters to Enter Pleas in Times Building Case
John McNamara and James McNamara are expected to plead not guilty in Los Angeles court tomorrow to murder charges tied to the Times building explosion and fire. The indictments stem from a grand jury investigation into the fatal blast.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John McNamara
James McNamara
Times
Georgia Baptists Convene in Milledgeville for 17th BYPU Session
Delegates and visitors from across Georgia gather in Milledgeville for the 17th annual Baptist Young People’s Union state convention opening today. A three day program has been prepared with an interesting schedule.
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Georgia Young Baptiste
Milledgeville
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Kaisers Grandson Five Years OMS Berlin
Prince William Frederick eldest son of Crown Prince Frederick William marked his fifth birthday today. The celebration is limited to the imperial family and crown prince household.
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Kaisers
Berlin
Prince William Frederick
Frederick William
Crown Prince
Christian Church Convention Opens in Portland
The annual national convention of the Christian church known as the Disciples of Christ began a weeklong session in Portland on July 4. Delegates and visitors from across the country attend, including many noted divines and educators.
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Portland
Ore
of the Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
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