Lee Sweeps To New Gains In Bloody Struggle At Gettysburg
From Chambersburg Pa July 2 1863 a Civil War dispatch notes fifty thousand Confederate infantry pressing toward Gettysburg with high morale and prepared to renew assaults. Lee aims to break the Union center on Cemetery Ridge before reinforcements arrive as Union forces defend a fishhook shaped line over Cemetery Hill.
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Lee
Gettysburg
Gouglas
Freeman
Army of Northern
Virginia
Chambersburg
Eltien
Ewell
H. W. Slocum
Sykee
Gettysburg July 2 1863 clash on Cemetery Ridge and Hook
Bulletin from Cemetery Ridge reports heavy action by Hood and McLaws on the Confederate right and Early and Rodes on the left. Longstreet and Ewell pressed the fishhook position while Union generals Warren and Sickles directed defense and delayed a planned assault. Casualties include several notable Confederate leaders. tomorrow the army vows revenge for fallen comrades.
Rain Raises Health Worries at Gettysburg Reunion
Medicos voiced concern as rain hit the Gettysburg encampment for the Fourth of July weekend. Lt. Col. Hawley warned showers may boost minor illnesses among veterans. Maj. Gen. Reynolds reported one serious case improving. Secretary Woodring praised past Union effort at Gettysburg as thousands gathered at Gettysburg College stadium for the 75th anniversary program with veterans from many states.
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Paul R. Hawley
First Medical Regiment
U. S. Army
Charles R. Reynolds
Harry MH. Woodring
Thoes
Gray
Gettynberg
Jan
Overton Hu. Mennet
Los Angeles
Grand Army of the Republic
John M. Claypool
St. Louis
The
United Confederate Veterans
Dr. Meanet
United States Marine Band
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
General Claypool
Dixie
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg College
Special Police Enforce New Fireworks Law City Employes Authorized
Mayor W Lee Elgin sworn in 14 city employees as special policemen to aid regular officers in enforcing the fireworks ordinance. They will be scattered citywide until July 4 when they will focus on the Business section where no fireworks will be allowed. Police faced complaints from all parts of the city with juveniles actively watching for patrols.
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W. Lee Elgin
Three Day Independence Day Holiday Declared
A three day Independence Day break is announced with Saturday as a legal holiday. Governor Nice decrees closure of city and county offices except the Clerk’s, which closes at noon. Public offices banks libraries and most businesses shut Sunday and Monday. fireworks at the Fairgrounds Monday night. Ha-Retstown expected deserted as residents travel to seashore mountains or Gettysburg.
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Washington County
Nice
Ha- Retstown
Seashore
Mountain
Gettysburg
Tax Receipts Show Increase in June Collections
State and county tax receipts for the 10 day period ending June 30 ran about $30,000 above the same period in 1937. County Treasurer Harry E. Keedy reported last night. Year to date tax collections reach $625,000 versus $595,000 for June 1937. City June collections totaled over $215,000.
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Harry E. Keedy
Brunswick Brings In 183 For City Election
Heavy registration in Brunswick Maryland notes 183 new registrants raising the eligible list to over 2,000 for the August 1 municipal election. Councilman Ernest L. Main of the first ward announced his bid for Mayor, while Mayor Harry R. Mace had not declared candidacy.
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Ernest L. Main
Harry R. Mace
Te-electon
Union Repulses Pickett Charge 1863 Gettysburg Victory
The dispatch dated July 3 1863 details Lee's failed assault on Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg, Pickett's defense, and Lee's grim leadership as Longstreet and Pettigrew suffer heavy losses. Armistead Kemper and Garnett wounded or killed, with Lee accepting responsibility yet warning Meade to dare attack.
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Pettigrew
Garnett
Armistead
KR Federal
Kemper
General Lea
General Pickett
Virginia
Wilcox
Lee
Meade
Defeat of Rebels at Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg
Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac report a July 3 1863 engagement from one to five PM. Heavy artillery near Meade's HQ preceded a Confederate assault led by a 20 000 strong force along Cemetery Ridge. Invaders crossed breastworks but were repelled in fierce combat as Hancock was wounded and Meade abandoned a counter attack. The enemy remained on Seminary Ridge.
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Third Corps
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Cemetery Ridge
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Georgia
Seminary Ridge
Devil's den
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Ewell
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Freeman
Army of
Lee
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Meade
Aesault Cemetery Ridge
McLaws
Hood
Pickett
Heth
Pender
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E. Porter Alexander
Virginia
Alexander
Peach Orchard
Poague
Longatreet
Epirita
Les
Lna
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Mayo
Armistead
Kemper
Wilcot
Army of the Potomac
Gettysburg
General Meade
Hancock
First Corps
Gettysburg Retreat Report Says Rebels Beaten
75 years ago on July 4 1863 Douglas S Freeman reports on Confederate retreat after heavy losses at Gettysburg. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia bivouacs near Fairfield and Greencastle while Meade’s forces press. Ewell’s left action failed at Cemetery Ridge. Longstreet and Jackson’s absence noted. Lee admits fault while predicting possible Manassas time to the Potomac.
Gettysburg July 4 1863 Report On Victory and Uncertain Follow Up
The report from Gettysburg notes victory seems complete but follow up unclear as General Meade avoids a general attack. Rain hampers reconnaissance and enemy positions unknown. Daybreak reports show Confederate forces still facing our center and left. Cavalry actions and prisoner exchange details appear amid heavy casualties on both sides.
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Cemetery Ridge
Gettysburg
Meade
Stuart
Lee
Veteran Hammaker Returns to Gettysburg Reunion
A 94 year old Confederate veteran James P Hammaker of Aledo was hospitalized on arrival but discharged to hear speeches at the Gettysburg reunion. He suffers a dislocated shoulder yet plans to join his comrades in the tent city as others recover at local hospitals.
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Wootringsnork
James P. Hammaker
Aledo
Tihballefield
Hammaker
Gettysburo
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