Gettysburg veterans arrive as governors visit camp
Governors Mann of Virginia and McCreary of Kentucky arrive at Gettysburg camp where 7% veterans in gray salute and a Stonewall brigade parade. Gen Sickles draws crowds while a special train delivers surviving brigades and a lone widow of Gen Longstreet receives a tent. death toll rises with Edgar Bigsley found dead in his tent.
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McGovern
Wisconsin
Govener
Pennsylvania
Gove Mann
Virginia
McCreary
Kentucky
Gov Mann
Baltimore
State Commission
Gettysburg
War Department
Richmond
Mann
Sickles
Rogers House
Battlefeld
Longstreet
Helen D Longstreet
Gen Longstreet
Hunter Liggett
Edgar A Bigsley
Wisconsin Avenue
Wauwatosa
Wis
District Blue and Gray Clash in Gettysburg War Reenactment
Gettysburg June 3. Civil War veterans from Washington clash in a miniature morning skirmish led by Capt Johnnie Hauser against Gen John A Hammin. The episode ended with frost and campfire tales as the District veterans staged a playful reenactment to while away the morning.
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2 Star
Gettysburg
Washington DC
Johnnie Hauser
Stuart
John A Hammin
Col. Thomas S Hopkins
Capt Hauser
Johnny Red
Veterans demand extra blankets amid war memories at Gettysburg
District camp of Union and Confederate veterans tonight at Gettysburg College faces cold and scarce blankets. An officer warns a veteran to settle for less while others threaten warlike protests. Col Hopkins leads final preparations for opening day as about 360 veterans gather, with a special train of 30 expected tomorrow.
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Stovewall
Stonewall Brigade
Virginia
Bo Col Chew
Gettysburg
Gov Mann
J Thompson Brown
Freeman Au
Pittsburgh
Frank P Stkoagamaker
Washington
War Department
Fost
Poe Chu
Jack Hauser
Sherman
Hopkins
Gettysburg College
Pennsylvania Commission
John T Ryan
W M Bobb
Hammin
John Callahan
Hauser
Wilson Plans Gettysburg Visit By Train July 4
President Wilson will travel by train to Gettysburg on July 4, replacing an auto plan. He will deliver a brief speech, then proceed to Cornish New Hampshire to spend weekend with family before returning to Washington. Veterans and Congressmen travel to Gettysburg for the semicentennial ceremonies.
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Wilson
Gettysburg
Traih
Cornish
Washington
Pennsylvania
Union Station
Virginia
L B Lock
B B& Copeland
W Bunyan
L ‘Dwyer
Charles Malay
Fifteenth
Massachusetts
Minter P Key
Polk
Garrison
Baltimore
United States
Battle of
Beattysburg
Women Demand Solo Swimming at Wilkham Pool
A dispute erupts at the remunicipal Wilkham pool as Hudson blocks men from swimming with younger women after a petition from about twenty women bathers. Previously men could join if escorting or teaching, but the new order restricts male accompaniment during sessions.
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Wilkham
Hudson
Mithvak
Battle of Gettysburg July 1 2 3 1863 record
Forces and positions of Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia on June 20 1863. Meanwhile Lee’s forces move toward Gettysburg area with Longstreet divisions, Stuart cavalry, and core actions described. July 1 fighting begins with Buford and Reynolds death, leading to Cemetery Hill and Ridge defenses.
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Potomac
Northern
Virginiia
Robert E. Lee
Army of
Lithletown
Army OF Northern
Cashtown
Gettysburg
Rodes
Ewell
Early
Heidlersburg
Stuart
Fotomac
Washington
Hanover
Heth
Fineshes
Coaktown
Buford
Reynolds
Wadsarworth
Howard
Fan
Rode
Cemetery Hill
Hancock
Cemetery Ridge
Lee
Protest Over Wilson Nomination of Oliver P Newman
A district political clash in the Old Masonic Temple saw both sides push to block President Wilson’s choice Oliver P Newman for civil commissioner. A mass meeting plan formed to pressure the Senate to reject the nomination as a violation of the organic act, with committees named to organize protests and present grievances to the President and Senate committee.
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Old Masonic Temple
Wilson
Oliver P Newman
Pepemees
Charles C Lancaster
W J Neal
District of Columbia
District of Columba
Senate of the
United States
Bert
Utel Stites
Senate Committee
Tastrket
Cylumia
Oliver P. Newman
Nesl
Ellowing Committee
Edward Mitchell
J W Staggers
Dr. Walters
John Keady
John Campbell
James L. Skidmore
Martin Wiegand
W. J Frigaeil
Wiligm F Bowen
Percy Metzger
Patrick Morah
J. W Murphy
Warner L
Changes in Police Force and Promotions at White House
Major Sylvester Yasterley issues a reorganization abolishing the motorcycle squad amid the presidential automobile unit. Officers A. E Brown and Eugene Davis join white house duty. Sergt Ranay Passeno and ex Sergt John N Barry retire on monthly pensions. New appointments include Collins and Barton to motorcycles, Hilton, Lipbold, and Vaughn to bicycles, Grimes Hayden Sanders Burton, Palmer and Dunawin promoted to first class, Himble Peck Elis assigned to permanent duty, Goodell Clark and We Willbruin replace them as substitutes, and patrol drivers Clements Brown Kells Conshttn Walker Evans Laas Smith qualified as automobile chauffeurs for tomorrow’s horse patrol replacement.
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Sylvester Yasterley
A. E Brown
Eugene Davis
White House
Ranay Passeno
John N Barry
J E Preston
Sergt Passeno
Collins
Barton
Hilton
Lipbold
Vaughn
Grimes Hayden
Sanders
Burton
Palmer
Dunawin
Himble, Peck
Elis
F A Goodell
N W Clark
QO We Willbruin
Ryan Clements
Brown Kells
Conshttn Walker
WeCauleys
Evens Laas
Smith
Orphans Enjoy Outing From Glen Echo to Amusement Parks
Orphans from Washington homes, aided by 58 donated cars, toured the city and traveled to Glen Echo Park for a day of rides and treats. The event, organized by the Automobile Writers Association of Washington, carried 136 from Bruen Home and included stops at the zoo and park amusements. Children wore white, rode the roller coaster and Ferris wheel, then enjoyed ice cream, cake, and candy before returning home tired but happy.
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Glen Echo Park
Automobile Writers’ Association of Washington
Blkhearted Citizens of
Washington
Bruen
Georgetown
St John’s
St Rose’s Asylum
Washington City
Zoo Park
Gien Echo
Zoological Park
Santa Claus
Glen Echo
Eaca
R. P Andrews Paper Company
Goldenberg's
Kann
John F Schriner
Cadillac Company
TW Woodruff
Sol Lansburgh
U Grib
F E Weaver
Mrs M Brooks
E_H
Zea
J B Jaques
Washington Sanitarium
J E Libby Jr
Royce Hough
Howard S. Fisk
Harry Ward
Harry E Duckstien
S Grogan
Paul F Caln
Ana Withamman
Peepee
Pension Chief Suspends Officer Over Office Incident
Commissioner Gaslord M Sattzgaber cites an incident involving Frank D Hester, head of a subdivision, and a young woman in his office. He says the action was to preserve dignity, after Secretary Lane raised concerns about conditions in the pension office. A formal inquiry found no serious misconduct. Hester may have his penalty rescinded and be reprimanded with return to duty.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Gaslord M Sattzgaber
Frank ‘D. Hester
Division of
Civil War Claims
Beftere
Secretary of the Interior
Saltagaber
Hester
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Charles O Pierson
Signal Corps
United States Arms
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