June 18 in History and related notices
On June 18 events include 1812 Congress declaring war on Britain and Madison's war message, the 1815 Waterloo battle, and 1969 obituary of Henry Jarvis Raymond. The 2007 note marks Alexander Herschel’s death. Commentary covers Panama elections, Chicago politics, and economic outlook, with postmaster general postage changes and naval balance observations.
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Congress
Great Britain
Madison
United States
United Kingdom
Meyer
Post Office Department
Inet
Ireland
Navy buildup and Jerome dice controversy noted
The text argues for expanding a Pacific fleet to defend the Atlantic coast while recalling past naval power balances in Asia. It then reports Hartford Times commentary on District Attorney Jerome being caught shaking dice for drinks, deeming it discreet yet unbecoming for a public official, and suggesting he consider discretion to avoid further explanations.
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Hobson
Pacific
Orient
Oriental
Mediterranean
British
Chanel
Jerome
Hartford Times
Political Clip Storms And City Notes In Connecticut
A clouded mix of political chatter and local notes, including Taft’s tactics, Governor Woodruff’s reelection, a rattlesnake tale with campaign buttons, and rural free delivery growth. Also coverage of a Providence union dispute, a nonunion Fourth of July band bid, a New York beach bench ruling, and Hartford Times remarks on park seating.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Woodruff
Middletown Press
Georgia
Lhefry
Meriden Journal
Country Ife
Bridgeport Post
Boutell
Lilley
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Cannon
Mustians’ Union
City of
Providence
Providence Journal
New York
Jmign
Madison Square Park
Park Department
Hartford Times
Not on Your Life Song by Dimeritta Carte Debuts
Richard Dimeritta Carte writes and performs a new song titled Jamais de la Vie Not on Your Life with words and music complete. The production is highlighted as a theater offering in New York. The New York Sunday World dated June 21 previews the act as part of its Broadway sing bite continuation.
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Richard Tation
Dimeritta Carte
New York Sunday World
Big Liner Held Up In War Game Mock Invasion
New York on June 18 reports say residents faced a simulated invasion as Lusitania passed the Narrows while Forts Wadsworth and Hamilton fired real projectiles. Forts Totten and Schuyler claimed sighting a two-ship hostile fleet in Long Island Sound. Militia and guards prepared for possible landing assaults. engineers and troops mapped defenses, with civilians unsettled by the test.
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New York
Lusitania
Maer
Forts
Wadsworth
Hamilton
Fort Wadsworth
Coney Island
Fort Hamilton
Sandy Hook
Gring
Totten
Schuyler
New York Harbor
Four Blackmailers Killed in New Orleans Home Duel
In New Orleans French Quarter at General Beau regard’s former house and Pietro Giacona’s wine business, three of four blackmailers were killed and one wounded after a dinner campaign. Giacona and his son reportedly fought off the attackers. one guest may have escaped. The wounded guest, Francis co Vattall of St Louis, claims he was shot near Giacona’s house.
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New Orleans
General Beauregard
Pietro Giacona
South
Giacona
Carrada
Giaconas
Giovanni Barreca
Ciro Cusimano
Francisco Vattall
St. Louis
Vattall
Giovana
Live Poultry Firm Brings Fresh Chickens to Market
Unclear OCR text notes a poultry firm offering live poultry and spring chicks. Limited readable entities include poultry and potential market activity. No clear dates, names, or locations available.
In Crowd at Chicago Convention Shocks Longworth
Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt Longworth faced a surge of women at the Chicago convention hall as they arrived. He asked for withdrawal of intruders, police cleared a lane through the crowd, and the party was escorted to the Auditorium Annex amid constant scrutiny of Mrs Longworth.
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Chicago
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
Medill McCormick
Senator Lodge
Mrs. Longworth
Michigan Avenue
McCormick Auto
Auditorium Annex
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Haddock
John Moore
Platt
Mechanics’ Loan CO
East Main St
Ena
Room 36
Independent Loan & Security Co
Odd Fellows
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Waters & MacNeesha
Lephos
J. H. Mulville
the Undertaker
East Main Street
St. Patrick’s Block
John Morant
Main Street
Arthur J. Lunny
Undertaker
Grand Street
Halls Patent
Meadow ST
Ralph N. Blakeslee
Holley
Bank Street
Munchen
Lenehan
Waterbury, Conn
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Democrat Publishing Company
Guano Sr
Waransway
C Maloney
Exiter
Mber
Associated Presa
BOS Monte
Bowens
Mlared
Wisterborm
Mattar
Liwes
Dalsell
Taft
Grant
Panama
Republican Party
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Japan
General Grant
New Haven Union
Langley
S. Main
Portieres
Home Furnisher
Colin F. Wilson
South Main Street
Wilson & Tyrrell
Serveess
Inch Guna
Long Island Sound
Metropolis
Muack
Redmest
National Guard
Bettalion
Seventy-Gret
Amd
Washington
Olympic Committee
London
James A. Crain
National Association of America
Buttem
Jne
Srerte
Petate
MOB Mins
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
the Home Steam Laundry
Waterbury Drug CO
Cor East Main and
Spring Sts
the Child-Heron Law Corporation
North Main ST
Waterbury
Ferrill & Markert Cigar Store
Tel Connection
Conn
Wm. Seitz
McCarthy & Plumpton
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Magil Street
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