This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Centuries
Entries cover James Robertson birth and death. Fort Moultrie victory. Mme Thible ascent. Lake Champlain steamboat. James Madison death and birth. Queen Victoria coronation. O'Donnell Spain insurrection. Great Eastern arrival. Farragut blockade. Canadian Pacific through train. Texas ship launch. Samuel McEnery death.
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James Robertson
Nashville, Tenn
Virginia
Tennessee
Fort Moultrie
N. C
Mme. Thible
Paris
Spain
O'Donnell
Great Eastern
New York
Farragut
Vicksburg
Davis
City
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Vancouver
Texas
Newport News
Samuel D. McEnery
United States
Louisiana
New Orleans
Monroe
Thackeray Centenary Dinner at Charterhouse
Prominent figures from art and literature and officials attended a Titmarsh Club dinner at the Charterhouse in London to celebrate the 100th birthday of William Makepeace Thackeray. The novelist had been a Charterhouse student in youth and drew on those years in his writings.
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Thackeray
London
Titmarsh Club
Charterhouse
William Makepeace Thackeray
The Fight For Senator Continues Behind Political Wires
The article recalls how legislators were elected to defeat him but notes that months have passed with shadows forming and unseen wires at work. Partisan lines were strong during the election and remain a factor as events unfold.
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Bers
Prices for groceries and household goods in sale circular
A July sale lists prices for staples including flour 850 per 94 lb sack, coffee 90¢ per lb bucket, lard 95¢ per 8 lb bucket, maple syrup various cans, pineapple and peaches, sardines, and dried goods. The note invites delivery and weight behind the store, urging comparisons with competitors and noting two phone lines.
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Singapore
Pewaukee Lake
Arm & Hammer Soda
Georgia Political Factions Face Senate Primary and Prohibition Clash
Supporters of Smith lament a major defeat to Joe Brown forces. The State Executive Committee blocks a statewide senatorial primary, risking a new cycle of resignations and costly campaigns. Prohibition debates loom, with calls to redefine alcoholic versus intoxicating drinks as laws are tested. Distillers and brewers back local option, outcome uncertain.
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Joe Brown
State Executive Committee
Smith
State Committee
Hammond
Georgia
Watches Busy Juntas on Arms Shipment Suppression
The article notes two men on duty reporting to District Attorney Beattie and asserts Knox and Wickersham will not advertise actions to curb the American end of the revolution. It argues neutrality laws don’t apply unless officials show beyond-regular-business support for arms shipments and revolutionary leaders. Consuls general are not exempt from prosecution.
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Beattie
Knox
Wickersham Csres
State Department
Neutrality law eyed over New Orleans activity
The piece argues that actions in New Orleans could be punished under the neutrality law if prosecutors pursued evidence. It cites officials saying the State and Federal governments would enforce neutrality without special directives. Knox notes Central American peace could boost New Orleans trade from 10 million to twice that, urging merchants to avoid supporting revolutions.
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New Orleans
State Department
Knox
Central America
Beattie
Thornton Opposes Reciprocity In Its Present Form
Senator Thornton reiterates opposition to the reciprocity agreement citing benefits to Canada and harm to U S farmers in parts of the country He hints that Root amendment may not affect reciprocity and expresses belief Canada gains more from the treaty than the United States He vows to vote for the Root amendment unless views change.
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Washington
Thornton
United States
Louisiana
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Mysterious New Orleans killing shocks city
In New Orleans on June 28 a brutal attack on Joe Davi, Italian grocer and saloon keeper, left him brain-battered and near death and his 16 year old wife badly slashed. Police cite similarities to the Rosetti and Crutti cases. Robbery denied. a money bag on the bureau remained untouched. Davi’s brother Peter is held for questioning. further arrests expected. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by Phoenix Drug Store.
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New Orleans
Joe Davi
Galvez
Arts Streets
Davi
Rosetti
Crutti
Peter Davi
John Pomranky Applies for West Monroe Whiskey License
Notice declares John Pomranky applied to West Monroe Louisiana council for a license to open and run a mail order whiskey house at 114 Commerce Street. Dated June 21, 1911. 21-10t JOHN POMRANKY.
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John Pomranky
West Monroe
Louisiana
Commerce Street
Baseball National League Results and Royal Visit Notes
Results from yesterday show Chicago 5 7 St Louis 4 8 New York 6 7 Brooklyn 3 1 Pittsburg 4 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 6 Boston 3. Today the King and Queen visited the Royal Agricultural Show at Crown Point Estate Norwich. Tomorrow the royal procession and reception by the Lord Mayor at the Guildhall cap a day that also includes a thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Crown Point Estate
Norwich
Guildhall
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Early Baseball Scores Across The American League
Standings show Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 0 while Philadelphia beat Boston 7 to 3. Washington split a doubleheader 5 to 6 and New York moved to 2 and 2.
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Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
Southern League scores report
New Orleans shut out Mobile nine to nothing and Birmingham defeated Montgomery two to zero. Memphis beat Nashville six to one and Atlanta triumphed over Chattanooga three to two.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Birmingham
Montgomery
Memphis
Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Sports Scores Report from Texas and Oklahoma
Dallas defeated Austin 2 to 1 while Fort Worth outscored Galveston 5 to 1. San Antonio led Oklahoma City 12 to 11 as rain affected Houston events.
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Dallas
Austin
Fort Worth
Galveston
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Houston
Aged New Orleans Attorney Ends Life on Ferry
R H Browne aged 81 a leading New Orleans lawyer and father of Arthur H Browne Federal Commissioner in the Eastern District of Louisiana jumped into the river from a Jackson Avenue ferry at 10 am Tuesday and drowned. Despondency over age and finances is blamed. the body was not recovered. Browne once partnered in Chaste Browne Singleton in a prominent federal practice.
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New Orleans
R. H. Browne
Arthur H. Browne
Eastern District
Louisiana
Jackson Avenue
Jackson Street
Arthur Browne
Browne
Chaste, Browne & Singleton
Tourney of Pennsylvania Sportsmen Opens in Huntington
The annual camp and tournament of the United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania began in Huntington, Pa, today and runs through Saturday. Events include target shooting bait and fly casting contests field sports and other competitions.
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Huntington
United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania
Governor Burke to Speak at State Bar Association Meet
Arrangements are completed for the Iowa State Bar Association annual meeting in Oskaloosa starting tomorrow for two days. The highlight will be Governor John Burke of North Dakota delivering an address on employers liability and workmen's compensation acts.
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News-Star
Riley Ponder
Georgetown
Monroe
Ponder
Alexandria
Selma
Mr. Ponder
L. C. George
Pac
J. M. Ry. Co
Oskaloosa
Iowa State Bar Association
John Burke
North Dakota
Sweet Cream Ouachita Valley Boiler Works 20 tf
Fragmentary OCR note references Sweet Cream and Ouachita Valley, mentioning boiler works and the figure 20 tf. No clear event or entities beyond these items.
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Ouachita Valley
Coronation Festivities Continue After Royal Departure
London reports ongoing post coronation celebrations as all foreign royal and envoy representatives depart. The city maintains festive events and public gaiety despite formal departures and closing ceremonies continuing in various venues.
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London
Commissioner's Wedding Ties ICC Clerk in D C Ceremony
Edgar E. Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission marries Agnes Barnes a Census Office clerk in Washington D C. Bride home listed Selma Alabama. Also note a steamer connection schedule and a separate boxing bout announced for tonight featuring Phil Schlossberg and Eddie McGoorty in East Chicago.
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Louis H. Cosper
Lake Champlain
James Madison
Montpelier
Port Conway
Senator
Johnston
the Johnston Co
Patent Office
Greeley
U.S. Patent Office
Greeley & McIntire
Washington, D. C
Hunt
B Richards Medicine CO
Shorman, Texas
Senator Thornton
Traveler's Rest
North
Foley
Phoenix Drug Store
Fashi
Sorsals
Umn
National League
Texas League
R. H. Brown
Tourney of Pennsylvania Sportsmen
Clark
Edgar E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agnes Barnes
The
Cen
Menge
Harrisonburg
G. F. Holloway
Fighting
Phil” Schlossberg Vs
Die McGoorty
East Chicago
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