History Snapshot July 2 Highlights and Dates
A daily lesson in history lists events from 1823 to 1921. It notes James W. Patterson born in New Hampshire and later died in 1893, the 1855 Kansas Legislature action in Pawnee, Gettysburg battles on its second day in 1863, Victor Emmanuel entering Rome in 1871, Georgia seizing Macon and Brunswick railroad in 1878, coal miners strikes in 1897, the 1898 San Juan capture and retreat to Santiago, and President Harding's 1921 peace with Germany and Austria.
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James W. Patterson
New Hampshire
Credit Mobilier
Hanniker
N. H
Kansas
Pawnee
Gettysburg
Victor Emmanuel
Rome
Macoh and
Brunswick
Georgia
Stranger's Banquet at the Royal Theater Described
A crowd of a thousand gathers in a dramatic scene as the Keogh family wealth faces upheaval. The daughter defends her inheritance while Marshall Neilan's Stranger's Banquet plays at the Royal Theater today or tomorrow, promising a stirring tale of loyalty and love.
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the Royal
Keogh
Keoghs
Royal Theater
Marshall Neilan
Chamberlain's Tablets praised by Alabama woman
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports years of biliousness and constipation harming vitality and appetite. She says pepsin preparations and cathartics worsened her condition until Chamberlains Tablets were tried and removed the ill feeling and aided natural digestion.
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Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
Piazza Persiflage and a Mosquito Night
Miss K. OM recalls a piazza chat with her mother about bad mosquitoes. Her mischievous brother jokes that it is the first of the month when everyone pays bills, adding a witty domestic snapshot.
Miriam Chapter 66 Eastern Star to Hold Regular Meeting
There will be a regular meeting of Miriam Chapter No. 66 C. E. 5 Tuesday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to attend and visiting members are invited. Mrs. EdA Kehl, W. M.
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Miriam Chapter No
Boston Mirando Well Stands After Suspension Near Lang Field
The Boston Mirando No. 1 in Zapata county stands about 230 feet and will not resume drilling until next fall. Operations halted due to water shortage. C. J. Lang, vice president and field superintendent, returns home for the summer.
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Lang Field
Zapata County
Mirando Field
C. J. Lang
Boston
Observances Mark Garfield Anniversary and World Events
Today's events note the Garfield assassination anniversary and the Patterson birth centennial. Dominion Day is observed in Canada while the Cuban campaign San Juan victory is recalled. Bishop Boyle marks ordination jubilee as Harding visits Washington and Spokane. The International Navigation Congress meets in London and Los Angeles hosts the Monroe Doctrine Centennial celebrations.
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Garfield
James W. Patterson
U. S
New Hampshire
Canada
San Juan
Hugh C. Boyle
Pittsburgh
Washington
Harding
Spokane
International Navigation Congress
Philadelphia
London
Skeleton of Indian Chief Found Near Winnemucca
A skeleton of an Indian chief and stone tablets with hieroglyphics were exhumed at a Winnemucca area ranch. The University of Nevada will attempt to decipher the tablets’ writings and meanings.
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Bv Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Winnemucca
University of Nevada
Birthday tribute list marks notable births
Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago born in New York fifty years ago today for relief work in Germany recognized by the University of Breslau. Pr Frederick P Keppel former Assistant Secretary of War and Carnegie Corporation head born in New York forty eight years ago today. William Le Queux London novelist born fifty four years ago today. Hubert D Stephens U S senator from Mississippi born Union county Mississippi forty eight years ago today.
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Mundelein
Chicago
University of Breslau
Germany
New York
Frederick P. Keppel
Carnegie Corporation
William le Queux
London
Hubert D. Stephens
United States
Mississippi
Union County
Miss
Philippine sugar crop in Creases in Negros center
Manila July 2 The 1923 1924 sugar crop of the five centrals controlled by the Philippine National Bank in Negros will reach about 95 000 tons about 60 percent higher than the last crop. D B O'Brien supervising engineer says planters use fertilizers and obtain excellent results.
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Associated Press
Manila
Five Centrals
Philippine National Bank
Negros
D. B. O'Brien
Philippine Sugar Centrals Agency
Haitian Pineapple Export Pact Awarded to American Firm
Port au Prince July 2 The Haitian Council of State grants a concession for canning and exporting pineapples to an American company. Haiti grows abundant pineapples yet has never exported them before.
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Associated Press
Port-Au Prince
Taitian Council of State
Haiti
American boxing champions from Richmond to Dempsey
Timeline of American boxing champions from Bill Richmond in New York to Jess Willard in 1919. Notable matches include Cribb defeating Richmond and Hyer, Kine and Sullivan taking titles, and Dempsey later eclipsing Willard.
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Richmond
Dempsey
Bill Richmond
New York
Tom Cribb
Lengand
Ton Molineaux
Alexandria
England
Thomas Beasley
Boston
Jacob Hyer
James Sanford
Hoboken
Andy McLane
Philadelphia
Andy Mebane
William Harrington
Wiliam Harrington
Sam O'Rourke
New Orleans
Yankee Sucilivan
Tom Hyer
John Morrissey
John CC. Heenan
West Troy
N. Y
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Airship Plan Aims Hamburg to New York Run
A 900 plus foot airship with 12 engines and 260 horsepower each is under construction to carry 300 passengers across the Atlantic from Hamburg to New York in about 45 hours. When grounded the craft would float on the water at Hamburg and New York docks.
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Associated Press
London
Hamburg
New York
London Daily News
Fllis
United States
A Pleasure and a Profit
Dialogue reveals Markwich asking about a sister's reading habit. Jones confirms she enjoys reading yet reads slowly due to repeatedly forgetting her last stopping point, forcing her to restart each time.
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Markwich
Jones
London
Money Makers Ad Blurb From Times Want Ads
Classified notice for earning opportunities titled Money Makers listing details and price at six dollars and sixty cents. Placeholder text emphasizes potential income and urgency for readers to respond.
We OCETY Society Notes Feature Mrs Violet Oberfeld
Society notes from the city editor highlight Mrs Violet Oberfeld and related social events. Telephone contact listed as 76 for society inquiries and updates.
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Violet &. Oberfeld
Social Calendar and local notices mix in town
A Thursday through weekend social page lists a 4 PM Ever-Wear aluminum demonstration at the Peetory, religious meditations, and a calm Hour of Peaceful Rest. It then catalogues numerous visits, baptisms, a wedding invitation, and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Traylor.
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Peetory
Navy salutes Ensign Warren I Taylor for perfect parade bearing
Ensign Warren I Taylor of Submarine 48 was personally complimented by Secretary Denby after a parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. The secretary noted the white uniformed officer stood at rigid attention and saluted every American flag as it passed. Taylor left the secretary’s office the proudest man in the Navy.
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Warren I. ‘Taylor
Submarine 48
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Pennsylvania Avenue
Taylor
Navy
Bridge Tea Brings Nine Tables of Play and Social Attendants
The event featured nine tables of bridge with high score by Mrs. JPL Levendecker and a consolation prize to Miss Katherine Warner. Delicious punch was served by Misses Carolyn Brennan Mary Cook and Bettie Traylor. Hosts and guests included numerous local residents and visitors enjoying yellow and white decor, flowers, and hospitality in a social gathering.
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Jpl Levendecker
Katherine Warner
Carolyn Brennan
Mary Cook
Bettie Traylor
Copehind
Tal Wilson
J. P. Levendecker
W. M. Brennan
Forbe
Young
Ball
Derby
Joe Moser
A. C. Hamilton
Paul Swancoat
R. K. Mims
L. d. Cir Cten
Malls
Notice in Probate Webb County Texas
The sheriff is ordered to publish a probate notice for Adolfe Patella and others in Webb County Texas for ten days. The notice warns interested parties of a court action and calls attention to deadlines and penalties if not timely filed.
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Tixas
Webb
State of
Texas
Artiure Bofe
Otto
Antie Lynch ing Bill Opens Federal Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a proposed anti lynching bill and federal action. Mentions pressure from groups and anticipated debate in Congress. No clear dates or names preserved.
Four Sealed Indictments in Mc Fuller Co Bankruptcy Case
Four sealed indictments were returned today in the case involving Mc Fuller Co bankrupt operators. The federal prosecutors allege wrongdoing connected to the bakery and financing activities of the firm.
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Press
New York
Daly
Epoet Dars
Mc Fulier & Co Bankrup
Hast Man Kodak Company to Pay $1.7 Million in Wage Dividends
Rochester July 2 The Hast Man Kodak Company will distribute about $1,700,000 to employees under a wage division plan benefiting 15000 workers worldwide. Dividends totaling $4,500,000 in stockholdings also will be distributed. The awards equal 18 percent of five years' pay for each employee.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Hastman Kodak Company
Britain's stance on ship liquor seizures debated in Commons
London July 2 Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons the government expects a committee report on the question of ship liquor seizures. He said Britain awaits the committee's findings before forming an attitude, while members heckled that the government had not opposed American measures.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Great Britain
Poles Continue ARA Relief Efforts in Poland This Summer
In Poland the American Relief Administration work is carried on by locals during the summer with Polish organizations organizing camps. Child welfare programs started by Americans continue without neglect as Poland sustains the relief project on a larger scale.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
American Relief Administration
Poland
ARA
Test case on validity of seed tax fund transfer
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the state from certifying funds for April and May sales under the one cent tax law. The move was at the request of energy interests challenging the first act. the attorney general argued tax collection remains lawful.
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Sy Associated Press
Austin
Pexas
Eer Redler
Eestiper
Mos
Eerie
Cathann
Carpoteadior
Ga Obilon
Ceneral
Prosecutor to Seek Indictment in Corrupt Case
Fragmented OCR shows a prosecutor planning to seek an indictment in a case involving extortion and corruption allegations. The text references legal actions, a judge, and potential trial dynamics with unclear names and dates due to damaged source material.
Fifteen Injured as Car Crashes During Grand Prix
At Tours France fifteen people were injured when a De Viscayie car failed to make a hairpin turn in the automobile Grand Prix. The car hooked a post swung into the crowd and hit a tree fracturing skulls and breaking legs. Seagraves won the race driving a Sunbeam.
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Associated Press
Tours
France
Perons
de Viscayie
Seagraves
Sunbeam
Grass in a Chicago park prompts stern sign aided by cop
A city park incident highlights public regard for green space. A hurried man crossing a yellow patch is stopped by a policeman who quips that if a friend were ill one would not walk on his stomach, illustrating local humor about park upkeep.
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Chicago
Harper
French Occupy Krupp Plant Amid Wider War Tensions
Readable fragments indicate French troops occupy a Krupp plant and tensions rise as allied operations unfold. Other readable items reference state actions and public reactions amid ongoing conflict.
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KRUPP
Notable captures reported in local dispatch
A report notes Oscar Lafferty and John Juckett captured, held at charge. The article mentions public figures and charges tied to the same period, with limited details from the damaged text.
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Voc
Pes
Oscar Lafferty
John Juckett
KILLED BY POSSE IN MYSTERY OUTLINE
A report from Associated Press notes a man named Edward slipderty was killed near Tunes by a posse led by an Ularrnicon county figure. The event occurred after an attack on Mes. Mary Lane at Vohedi Upelangs, details remain unclear.
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Associated Press
New Albanese
Edward Slipderty
Atteckeed
Mary Lane
Vohedi Upelangs
Tunes
Ularrnicon County
Harap
Explosion Injures Sailors On Scout Cruiser Richmond
Three sailors in serious condition after blast aboard the scout cruiser Richmond at Philadelphia navy yard. Six others are reported well. Board of inquiry interviews witnesses to determine cause, theory cites hydrogen gas from auxiliary batteries igniting in wash room beneath radio room.
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Richmond
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Servants Spurn Middle Class in Postwar Germany
Berlin July 2 The pauperization of the middle class has pushed German servants into hardship. Formerly employed by several servants, families are unable to feed themselves. In big cities like Berlin servants desert work as households become poorer, leaving cooks and maids reluctant to join such families. Newspapers urge loyalty to both sides after the war.
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Berlin
Germany
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W. M
Philippine
John C. Heenan
Morrissey
Heenan
Tom Kine
Mike McCooke
Louisville
Joe Coburn
Mc‘Coole
Allen
St. Louis
Joe Goss
John Dwyer
Paddy Ryan
John L. Sullivan
John JL. Sullivan
James J. Corbett
San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jefferies
Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
Marvin Hart
Ule
Tommy Burns
Faith
Bloom
William Bingham ‘Pappan
C. J. Gorman
Warlingen
Point Isabel
Pauline Fuller
Alice
City
M. J. Perkins
J. O. Garnett
Greenville
Elzabeth Dunham
Kentucky
Alabama
S. BE. MacDonald
Miss Varda
Ste Nancy
Leon
Smackover
Arkansas
A. G
J. W. Thompson
Jesse Thompson
L. Nelson
Albert Martin
la Bonita Ranch
C. H. Kehl
Hirsch Ranch
Charles Randolph
Cotulla
Clarence Jackson
F. S. Lusk
Will
Paul Webber
Natalie Webber
E. E. Sonner
Goliad
I. C. Brennan
Anna G’sell
Catherine May G'Sell
Quanah
Sarah D. Green
J. R. Sanderer
Green
Fort Worth
Mrs. Sandefer
Gladys Janet
C. Brennan
Christ Episcopal Church
W. Cook
Pan Webper
B. J. Lanner
Pedro
Luis F. Ochoa
San Agustin
Pedro A. Richer
Guerra-Casso
Blasa Guerra
Macedonio Guerra
Francisco Casso
San Agustin Church
Har Sing
Fay
Tate
IvoeOieross
Ted Os
Montana
Whootat Prcident
Woshington
Platz
Department of Agriculture
Catipara
Robert
York
Aly Toes Cottom
Opol Perio
PANY
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du Panton
Sashev
Cata Inn
The
Teague Books
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Coniab
Appieadt
Posf
Bomous
Mayence
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