June 2 in American History Highlights
On June 2 1176 General John Sullivan assumed command of American Revolutionary forces on the Canadian border. A birth and death note marks John Godfrey Saxe 181 - 1887 and Matt Morgan 1844–? noting the cartoonist's death. Astronomical notes list evening Mercury Venus Saturn Mars with Jupiter as morning star and Cassiopeia prominent in the northern sky.
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John Sullivan
John Godfrey Saxe
Matt Morgan
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Cassiopeia
Lady Jn
Chair
Telgus
Republican State Convention Call for Saratoga Springs
The New York Republican voters are urged to send delegates to a state convention at Convention Hall Saratoga Springs on August 18 1914 at 11 am. It will consider a national representation change and nominate fifteen at large delegates for the constitutional convention with primaries set for August 6 in each county.
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New York
Convention Hall
Saratoga Springs
Republican National Committee
Court of Appeals
United States
Arseny Distriet
Invasion Repealed as New York Battles Gypsy Moth
Paterson Press reports New York faces a gypsy moth invasion with Albany alarm. Foresters employ arsenate of lead sprays while landowners use sticky substances to halt caterpillar ascent. Authorities aim to contain the pest and protect state forests amid fierce public resolve.
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New York
Albany
State Forestry Department
Empire State
Meaico
Wiuerta
Europe
Bern
New Yorke
Long Island
Massachusetts
Forestria
Paterson Press
Slaughter of the young calf debated amid beef and dairy interests
An anonymous circular argues against bounty payments for destroying calves, claiming it would favor dairy profits by reducing future beef supply. It cites Albany Journal and notes public sentiment may drive policy, while opposing government bounties as illogical.
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Someront
Albany Journal
Coll
Memorial Day observations stir debate on interscholastic events
In Newburgh the Memorial Day rites drew questions about holding interscholastic athletic events the same day. Community members weigh the balance between ceremony and recreation while honoring veterans and the holiday’s traditions.
Republican program for New York primary cited
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Republican program for a New York state primary held last Thursday. It mentions a 74 term and a plan to nominate candidates for a fifteenth legislature at large to the State Congress.
Republican Convention Adopts Platform and Delegate Policy
The convention, large and representative, is harmonious and confident. It supports the state Republican committee's reappointment of delegates to the national convention and declines to suggest state ticket candidates, while reserving the final decision for itself.
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National Committee
The Tariff and Trade Foresee Effects on Industry
The Logan steel plant in Lewiston Pa will close for at least six weeks due to foreign competition. A 1913 to 1914 railcar surplus and dull coal fields in Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana reflect weak trade. Industry leaders urge protectionist action while Louisiana sugar prospects worsen post Civil War.
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Logan Steel
Lewinton
Louisiana
Loudsiana Planter
Views of State Editors on New York Voting Fraud
Editors discuss alleged fraud in Murphy district and upstate New York. They cite jailed voters and ballot stuffing claims, noting Governor Glynn’s stance and calls for investigation. The commentary critiques political manipulation around the convention and public reaction.
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Glynn
Hissavin
New York
Fia
Girmote
Tammans
Wit WI Should Not Be A Shield For Felonies
In a baffling local note an unnamed writer argues against shielding felonies with familiar ties. The fragment reflects confusion over justice and accountability in small town governance and personal networks.
Agitators Arrested After Riotous Night in Tarrytown
In Tarrytown New Mexico a crowd led by anarchists Berkman Sullivan and twenty more agitators clashed with police after arrest of Edelson Caron Plunket and others. Berkman and Sullivan were jailed amid protests and chants as officers kept order in Fountain square and Wilder avenue.
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Tarrytown
Jones
Alexander Berkman
New York
Rebs Edelson
Arthur Caron
Edward Plunket
Corneil
Berkman
David Sullivan
Larrytown
Fgbt
J. D. Rockefeller
Fountain Square
Creiger
Wilder Avenue
Sullivan and Berkman
Helen of Troy
Helen Barris
Sullivan
U S Marines Drowned In Mexican Landing Attempt
Mexico City June. Several American marines from the cruiser Albany were drowned near the port of Arata Oaxaca while attempting to reach shore. Mexicans rescued some marines and sent them to Santa Cruz under guard for the Alban commander. President Huerta tours the city as Blanquet tightens coastal controls and a Zapatista band dynamites a freight train near Ozumbo on the Interoceanic railway to Vera Cruz. General Alvarez’s death is confirmed by automobile accident near Saltite, with General Manas narrowly escaping the same crash. Troops evacuating Salttite head toward San Luis Motesh.
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Arata
Oaxaca
Santa Cruz
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Blanquet
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Vera Crus
Huerta
Zapatistas
Ozumbo
Vera Cron
Chanco
Minister Struck by Auto Is Dead
Albany June 1 Reverend Charles Burrosrr, newly appointed pastor of Sixth Reformed Church, died at Moany Hospital after a car collision. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. He trained recently in New York and Chadots. He previously worked for Porden Wik Company in Montgomery before entering the ministry.
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Albany
Charles Burrosrr
Nexis
Sixth Reformed Church
Antoinetile
Tahe Moany
Burrowes Bakler
New York
Chadots
Porden Wik Company
Montgomery
Borden
Ratgerk Pliece
Releiie
Theolesical School
Rebels Capture Garibaldi Agent at Losmocila Sugar Yard
A fragmented report notes rebels seized a Garibaldian agent at the United States Sugar Company plant in Losmocila, taking a quantity of something described as near for it. The garbled text references a confrontation involving entities named Jane T and LaTotAL Marat.
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Yma
Jane T
United States Sugar Company
Losmocila
Old Times, Vineyards and Shad Tales From Orange County
The Antiquarian recalls a Washingtonville vineyard planted by John Jaques in 1856, its vaults and stone chapel like building, and the rise of New York State wines. He links the old grapevine to a thriving modern industry while noting shad runs, pioneer bass plantings by Steve Garrison, and local history along the Hudson.
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New York
New York State
Otterkill
Washingtonville
Fair Valley
John Jaques
Atletica
France
Hudson
Newcurgh
Otterhill
Jaques
Orange County
Vowry
Inemakers
Long Island
Ahanion
Hudson Highlands
Atlantic Seaboard
Delaware
Greenwood Lake
Steve Garrison
Steve
National Cloak and Suit Company Establishes Woodbury Branch
A $17,000,000 corporation authorized to conduct various businesses started with $2,000. It is the National Cloak and Suit Company of Woodbury Orange County, authorized to take over the business name and goodwill of the National Cloak and Suit Company of New York.
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National Cloak and Suit Company
Woodbury
Orange County
National Cloak and Sait Company of
New York
Ballman announces birth of daughter at Thrall Hospital
Captain and Mrs. J S Ballman announce the birth of a daughter at Thrall Hospital Friday morning.
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J. S. Ballman
Thrall Hospital
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