The Fourth and the Flag. A history of the flag
An extensive, sometimes humorous survey of the United States flag origins and design. It traces Washington’s influence, French aid, and milestones from the 1777 adoption through naval and military use in the 19th century, noting key events and figures shaping the banner’s symbolism.
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Washington
United States
Congress
German Empire
England
United Kingdom
Tower of London
Ode to a Cannon Cracker
A Washington Star verse laments patriots who craft capers with little powder and a monstrous amount of paper, humorously critiquing makeshift explosions and excess packaging in a playful, period voice.
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Washington Star
A Premature Test Before the Fourth of July
A small boy senses rising tension before Independence Day as nerves and fingers tingle. Mr Podgers keeps a large cache of fireworks, including giant crackers, sky rockets and Roman candles, in a shirt box in the china closet and warns his boys not to touch until the Fourth.
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Gers
Teddy
Ted
Mr. Podgers
Mr. Pod
Big Battle Friday Thirteen American Soldiers Killed
A major clash on Friday results in thirteen American soldiers killed and many wounded. Officials fear the injured number may rise as the battle continues and aid is rushed to the scene.
Our Troops Defeat Much Larger Spanish Force
Via Playa del Este Guantanamo Bay June 21 reports four troops of the First Cavalry, four of the Tenth Cavalry and eight of Roosevelt's Rough Riders dismounted to attack 2,000 Spanish soldiers near Santiago Cuba. Casualties include multiple officers and numerous enlisted men on both sides with Major Brodie and Captain McClintock among the wounded. General Young led the expedition with Col Wood directing Rough Riders operations as Americans push toward Santiago.
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Playa del Este
Guantanant Bay
Hoosewelt
Gaytiago de Cuba
General Young
Col. Wood
New York
Ihreshold
Santigao
Brodie
McClintock
Lieut
O T. Thomas
Prances New Cabinet Formed in Paris
Paris June 25 M Peytral formed a new cabinet to replace the retiring ministry of M Melin. The lineup includes Foreign Affairs Charles de Freycie War Godefroy Cavalgnac Marine Vice Admiral Francois Bournier Finance Paul de Lombre Justice Ferdinand Sarrien Colonies Theophile de Canse Commerce Emile Marvejouls Agriculture Senator Gaduel Public works George Leygues Public instruction Charles Dupoy
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Paris
M. Peytral
M. Meline
M. Charles de Freycie
M. Godefroy Cavalgnac
Frangois Bournier
M. Paul de Lombre
M. Ferdinand Sarrien
M. Theophile de Canse
M. Emile Marvejouls
Gaduel
M. George Leygues
M. Charles Dupoy
Buried at Sea After Battle Off Santiago de Cuba
Remains of Apprentice F. O. Blakely and Prentice were buried at sea near Pleya del Este Guantanamo Bay after the battleship Texas shelled Santiago de Cuba batteries. Four of eight wounded were moved to the hospital ship Solace, others stay aboard Texas. The Ve suvius fired three dynamite shells but the Texas was not seriously harmed.
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Guantanamo Bay
Santiago de Cuba
F. O. Blakely
Prentice
Texas
Santiago
Texag
Battle Ends With Praise From Admiral Sampson
After the confrontation, the officers and men were commended by Sampson for their excellent conduct and performance. The report highlights his commendation as a formal nod to discipline and effectiveness displayed during the engagement.
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Sampson
Prisoners of war to be sent back to Spain
The attorney general decided to surrender non-combatants and crews of a prize merchant vessel to France Austria and Spain. The Justice Department could not feed them and turned the matter to the War Department. Secretary Alger declined to continue the arrangement. Spanish representatives were notified and agreed to take the prisoners and the ship back to Spain.
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Austriad
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Department of Justice
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Alger
Heat wave claims life in Wisconsin as temps near 99
Milwaukee reports a death and a sunstroke from a statewide heat wave on Friday. The record notes one fatality with the name unlisted and a second sunstroke at Glenwood where J E Shirk, editor of the Times, died. The heat was described as general across the state with temperatures from 99 degrees.
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Glenwood Times
Milwaukee
Glenwood
Wis
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the Times
Turners Open Thirteenth Biennial State Turnfest in Sheboygan
In Sheboygan Wisconsin on June 5 the thirteenth biennial state turnfest began with a large concert at Baorn's hall drawing participants from local clubs. The opening event showcased group performances and local Turner leaders praised the endurance and precision of the contestants.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Mm Baorn
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