Philadelphia and Wilson Celebrate Independence Day in City
President Wilson spoke to a vast Independence Square crowd in Philadelphia on July 4 1913 urging Americans to apply the Declaration's principles to business policy and foreign affairs. He condemned conflicting economic facts and praised Washington's duty while noting the largest Fourth observances since 1876. Old Christ Church bells tolled as the Liberty Bell joined events near Independence Hall, with governors and delegates from thirteen states attending the national scale celebration.
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Philadelphia
America
Wilson
Independance Square
Mexico
Panama
Washington
House of Congress
Wilson Wasda
Presidene
Aries
Tumulty
C. T. Grayson
Independence Fall
Congress
Irlatini
John Hancock
George Washington
Independence Square
United States
Old Church
Old Christ Church
Edifiea
Independence Hall
Christ Ghureh
Hanley Re-Elected Association Head at Valley Regatta
Charlon P. Hanley of Muscatine Iowa was reelected admiral of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association at its Peoria Illinois meeting. Ey HL Van Patten Davenport Iowa was named vice admiral with Dr. F. C. Smith Keokuk Iowa as tear admiral. Directors named include J. C. Shaddey Minneapolis MN Batter St Louis MO A L Gibson Red Wing MN J Klecker Chicago IL and J. W. Dixon Burlington IA. 1914 regatta site likely Rock Island with a 10 mile race from standing start and a cruiser race plan. The surprise reelection reflects Hanley’s prominence in the organization.
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Peoria
Charlon FP
Hanley
Muscatine
Towa
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Ey HL van Patten
Davenport
F. C. Smith
Keokuk
Towi
Tear
W. ¥. Kidder
la Crosse
Main
BR. A. Maples
Clinton
J.C. Shaddey
Minneapolis
St. Louis
A. L. Gibson
Red Wing
Sinn
J. Klecker
Chicago
J. W. Dixon
Burlington
Iowa
Rock Island
Assassinated Archduke Ferdinand and Bride Laid to Rest
The bodies of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort Sophie were brought to Arstettin and interred in the castle chapel after a simple ceremony. A dawn funeral procession crossed the Danube ferry at Posehlarn, then the coffins were placed in the chapel before veteran lines and firemen escorted the cortège to the family vaults.
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Aratettin
Austria
Wranela Ferdinand
Ditchens
Hohenbers
Danube
Posehlarn
Artstettin Castle
Gald
Vienna
Impariel
Coftine
Man Slaughter Charge Awaiting Grand Jury Action
William Co nad, held on a man slaughter charge in Tipton, is awaiting grand jury action in London. Preliminary hearing was postponed to the grand jury, with bond yet to be fixed as attorney J C France and County Attorney McGillivery arrange terms. Termination pending bond amount and final action by the grand jury.
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Journal
Tipton, Ja
William Conid
Grand Jury
Dot McGillivery
London
Cozad
Tipton Marice
Cound
J. C. France
Tipton
McGillivery
France
Tan
Bomb Wrecks Harlem Apartment Building
A powerful blast tore through the roof of a six story Harlem flat, killing at least three and injuring others. Arthur Caron, a leader in the Industrial Workers of the World, was among the dead as investigators across the street were hurled from beds by flying glass. Police doubt the death toll will reach fifty, while the building housed Jewish families and police search records for clues.
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New York
Harlem
Pergang
Arthur Caron
Industrial Workers of the World
Bean
Police Bureau of Combustion
Alook
Caron
Leonard Anbot
Free Speech League
Tnien Square
Baptists Demand Dry Amendment Call on Congress to Pass Hobson Sheppard
At the twenty first Baptist Young People's Union of America convention in Missouri delegates cheered, sang patriotic songs, and adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the Hobson Sheppard constitutional amendment for national prohibition. Speakers urged intelligent Bible study as essential for Christian leadership. The event included a patriotic camp meeting and recreation period.
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Congress
Hobson
Sheppard
Vangas City
Baptist Young People's Union of America
South
F. B. Taylor
Indianapolis
Pha
Harvard Captures The Challenge Cup In Rowing Finals
Harvard University forces a second eight to contest the Challenge Cup against Union Boat Club of Boston in the final heat. Leander defends the Steward’s Cup by defeating Munygon Rowing Bird. Italian Giusappa Sinigaglia wins diamond sculls after Stuart of Trinity Hall, Cambridge falters.
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Associated Press
Henley
Thanes
England
Union
Enuh
Boston
Leander
Ttaliani
Giusappa Sinigaglia
Tarlo
Dlwby
Como
Lightning Strikes Rally Building at Nile Grounds
Oslo July 4 two people were killed and fifteen injured when a lightning bolt struck a building at the Nile Grounds where a political rally gathered. Senator Moore and Judge Robert L. Willatts were the principal speakers. both were among the injured.
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Nile Grounds
Love
Sulligan
Oslo
Pote
Seneral
United States Senate
Robert L. Willlats
Democrate
Sioux City Auto Race Opens Under Turbulent Sky
Sioux City hosts a 300 mile automobile contest for a 25000 purse drawing thousands. Twenty international drivers prepare as a circling biplane drops a bomb to start the race, while a new steam roller paves a faster dirt track, with entrants such as Patschke Shrunk Cailloute Brock Burman Badicott Water Wishart Wishart Oldfield Wishart prominent in the field.
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Fascociatel Preys
Sioux City
Suly
Plang
C. Patschke
W. J Shrunk
Cailloute
S. Brock
A Watmore
Bob Burman
Mel Stringer
Jesse Callahan
Ralph Mulford
Hd Rickenbacher
MU Badicott
Jeil Water
George Bibcock
Harry ‘Grant
GlL_ Anderson
Barney Oldfield
Joctorin
Spencer Wishart
Chadler
Howard Wilcox
Bill Kuipper
Jack le Cala
George Jesaep
Reprimand for General Evans Over Speech
General Evans, former commander of the department of the east, faces a private reprimand after a speech at a recent banquet in New York in which discreet references to U S foreign policy were attributed to him. Evans sent Secretary Gary a statement claiming misquotation and offering his own version of remarks. The president accepted the correction but ordered the reprimand.
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Preas Phladelphia
Briga Evans
Department of the Cast
Gene
New
Evans
Brooks Beats Wilding On Wimbledon Court
Norman Brookes of Australia won the all comers singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Anthony Wilding of New Zealand in straight sets 6 4, 7 5 to claim the championship.
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Wilbledon
England
Norman
Brookes
Australia
Jawa
Spionahip
Anthony I
Wilding
New Zealand
Jo Lares
Police guard at Dr Carman's home amid murder probe
Detectives renewed search for the revolver used in the Louise Bailey murder at Dr Edwin Carman's office. Inquest to resume Monday. guards at the Carman hotel prevent entry but will permit household departure. District Attorney Smith reassured by counsel George Levy that no household member will cross Nagegan county lines until investigation ends.
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Wirny
Freeport
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Curvany
Carman Hove
Attar
New
Smith
Williams Resigns Over Albanian Crisis Says Wilson Asked
Washington and Philadelphia reports say President Wilson requested the resignation of George Fred Williams American minister to Greece and Montenegro after his public statements on Albania. Williams may have already forwarded his resignation, but it had not reached the president. The episode follows earlier disclosures of Williams circulating mediatory notes and criticizes for acting without U S authority.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
George Fred Williams
Greece
Montenegro
Williams
Alvania
Tis
Cabeinet
United States
Balkans
Wil- Mama
Tery
Washington
D. C
Arran
Willaims
State Department
Hpirus
Willeiams
Prince Wiliam
Danota
Picton
Free America
Sitnjlagses
Tegard
Problems of rural schools open National Education session
The opening day of the National Education Association second annual convention in St Paul features discussions on rural schools. Lloyd E Wolfe of San Antonio advocates merit based teacher promotion and nationwide cooperation. Arthur H Chamberlain of San Francisco calls for county unit administration and specialized normal school courses to boost rural education. The 120 member national council meets to plan, with Chicago and California as possible next hosts.
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T Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Sfcy
National Educational Association
National Council of Education
Lloyd E. Wolfe
San Antonio
Texas
Arthur H. Chamberlain
San Francisco
National Council
Menvoera
Vice President of Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Drowned
Roy A. Burts, vice president of Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Co., drowned in Indian Creek near Palisades after a fishing trip with coworker Phil Wagner. The water’s deep current capsized their frail raft. Wagner swam to shore, but Burts disappeared in darkness.
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Prae
Cedar Rapids
Roy A. Burts
Cedar Rapids Sash and Doar Company
Indian Creek
Phil Wagner
Bills Boulevard
Planing Mill
Kurte
Palisades
Wagner
Whiie Kurtz
Land
Weather outlook for Muscatine area a brief forecast
The Weather Tower reports generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Tonight unsettled with possible local showers. Sunday mostly fair with no significant temperature shift. At 11 am Muscatine recorded 72 degrees.
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Tliois
Muscatine
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