First Fourth of July myth debunked by history
A Philadelphia column explains that the popular story of the 1776 Liberty Bell ringing to declare independence is a myth. It traces the actual sequence from June Lee resolution to July 2 vote, July 4 adoption, and the first formal celebration in 1777 with ships, toasts, bells, and fireworks.
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Siousands
Philadelphia
Congress
Assembly of Congress
Independence Hall
United Colonies
Lexington and Concord
Mecklenburg County
North Carolinas
Thomas Paine
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Lee
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Robert L. Livingston
New York
Jefferson
America
God
John Hancock
Charles Thompson
Colonel McKean
The
Philosophical Society
Rittenhouse
John Nixon
Deborah Logan
Norris Homestead
Customs House
Charles Riddle
John Dickinson
Edward Biddle
Thomas Willing
State House
Christ Church
Association
Old Swedes’ Church
Pennsylvania Gazette
John Dunlap
United States
Supreme Executive Council
Trenton
Georgia
North Carolina
Second Street
Strikes and Riots Rock Italy Across Regions
Reports from Rome and several cities describe coordinated disturbances tied to unemployment claims. Telegraph lines cut at Lozzo Calino and Domegge. rioters clash with police in multiple towns. casualties include police and rioters as barracks are attacked in Pisa and clashes occur in Brescia. Anarchists gather near Ancona labor bureau with alleged machine gun.
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Rome
Italy
Lozzo
Cal Inzo
Domegge
Ribasso
Roncole
Cplambino
Brescia
Rezzato
Riots in County Cork and Dublin amid famine fears
In Fermoy riot damage totals hundreds of pounds as soldiers blamed for demonstrations after the kidnaping of Brigadier General Lucas. In Limerick unknown attackers bomb the railway hotel with no casualties. Dublin authorities form famine committees amid rail stoppages, signaling a siege mood.
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Fermoy
County Cork
Ireland
Lucas
Limerick
Dublin
Corporation of Dublin
Alderman MacDonagh
Oklahoma Wheat First Car Brings 2.52 A Bushel In Fort Worth
The first car of Oklahoma's new wheat crop arrived at Fort Worth and sold for 2.52 a bushel. A Fort Worth firm bought it and shipped it to New Orleans for export. Local dealers expect most Texas and Oklahoma wheat to go to New Orleans and Galveston for export.
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Oklahoma
Fort Worth, Tex
Fort Worth
Tex
New Orleans
Texas
Galveston
First State Census Given Washington June 80
Census figures show Delaware total 223003 with 20681 gain 10.2 percent. Newcastle County including Wilmington 148239 up 25051 20.3 percent. Oklahoma City 91258 up 27058 42.1 percent. Walla Walla 15503 down 3861 19.8 percent.
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Washington
State of Delaware
Newcastle County
Delaware
Wilmington
Oklahoma City
Okla
Walla Walla
Wash
Suffrage Bill To Be Considered By Tennessee Legislature
Nashville reports the Tennessee legislature will convene in August to review the federal suffrage amendment. An executive statement from the Capitol confirms plans for action on the measure during the session.
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Nashville
Tenn
Illinois State News Highlights Local Developments
Illinois notes include Len Small and Oscar E Carle romell seeking Republican gubernatorial nods. Striking Springfield plumbers win $9 daily. Danville armory site title approved. July 1 start for erection. Census reveals growth in River Forest Da vies and Schuyler counties. Mine disaster near Galena leaves three dead. Railroads blamed for coal shortage ahead of fall.
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University of Ilinois
Len Small
Kankakee
Repubican
Springfield
Oscar E. Carletrom
Aledo
Danville
Attorney General's Office
Washington, D. C
Henry County
Spring Lake District
Pekin
Henry B. Willey
Elgin
August Cedarholm
Willey
Chicago and Northwestern
Cary
River Forest
Daviess County
Schuyler County
Ill
Jefferson Mine
Hazel Green
Wis
Galena
Delmar Rogers
Leo Kuhn
Bernard Murray
Tom Liddle
Scott Walter
Tlinois Coroners’ Association
C. S. Norvell
Waggoner
William ©. Wunderlich
Joliet
W. J. Porter
Monticello
R. J. Harris
Pontiac
Western Cartridge Company
William Dillard
William Ingram
Lee Kane
St. John’s Hospital
Illinois Mining Institute
Chicago
Thompson School Board
Scanlan
Charles F. Chadsey
Peter A. Mortenson
Chadsey
National Guard
Timagis
Adjt
Frank S. Dickson
Lowden
Joseph B. Sanborn
One Hundred Thirty-first Infantry
France
Abel Davis
One Hundred Thirty-second Infantry
Milton J. Foreman
One Hundred Twenty-second Field Artillery
State Guard
Frank 8. Sehwengel
First Field Artillery
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Callazo
Tennessee
Illinois State News
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