Gettysburg Celebration Sees 55000 Veterans Arrive
Thousands of veterans flood Gettysburg as the first day of the semi centennial celebration closes with rail lines strained. Major Normoyle estimates 55000 on the field by night, while doctors report few hospitalizations despite extreme heat and tents overrun by exhausted attendees.
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Speech by Confederate commander on pensions at Gettysburg reunion
General Bennett H. Young, head of United Confederate Veterans, urged consideration of federal pensions for surviving Confederate veterans and praised national generosity to federal soldiers. He noted no complaints from Confederates and praised McKinley for honoring Confederate dead with markers, arguing for justice and reunion while affirming Confederate loyalty at the Gettysburg reunion.
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William McKinley
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One Strike Averted While Another Grows In West Virginia
Charleston July 1Several hundred miners joined the strikers in Paint and Cabin Creek districts with no disorder reported. The two year agreement ending the New River field strike provides a nine hour day semi monthly pay checks and a board of operators and miners to settle disputes with the governor as final resort. Miners may stay at work while disputes are considered and the old mine guard system is not to be enforced though a small guard presence may occur.
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OTEFANGOON SAILS FOR NOME TODAY
Stefansson commander of the Canadian Arctic expedition sails from Seattle on the steamship YIVe for Nome to join the whaler Karluk and the gasoline power boat Alaskan. Dr. M. Anderson and James Murray accompany him as crew and scientists. They expect Nome arrivals around July 10 with the Karluk following days later. Final preparations and dog teams will be sourced at Nome for the Arctic invasion.
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Henri Rochefort dies in Aix les Bains France
Henri Rochefort a longtime prominent figure in French politics died in Aix les Bains France today from a complication of maladies at the age of 83. He had been a leading voice in political journalism and public life for decades.
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France
Lawrence Conner Dread Dies In Dubuque Publisher Of German Papers
Lawrence Conner Dread aged 50, a known publisher of German papers, died in Dubuque on July 1. The obituary notes his prominence in local German language press and mentions Havana cigarette advertising in a non-graphic, neutral tone.
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Lawrence Conner
Japan's Final Note on Land Law Renewed
Washington reports Japan renews its note on the California alien land law arriving by cable. The Japanese embassy prepares the document for Secretary Bryan and stresses it is not an ultimatum but a continuation of its June 4 rejoinder. The supplementary note will take a day or two more to be ready for submission.
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Ex Mayor of Ottumwa Receives Commission
Ottumwa Iowa July 1 The commissioner of internal revenue today forwarded the commission of T H Pickler of Ottumwa as special agent with orders to report at Omaha. Mr Pickler is a former mayor of Ottumwa and a well known Democrat in southern Iowa. He was among the defeated candidates for the post office in Ottumwa.
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Comemissioner of Internal Revenue Today
T. H. Pickler
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Itowa
Lincoln transcontinental highway tour from Indianapolis
Twenty two automobiles carrying over one hundred persons start from Indianapolis for a Pacific coast tour to promote the Lincoln transcontinental highway. Governors from several states will accompany the caravan through Missouri Colorado Utah and Nevada meeting in California. The project, originated by Carl G Fisher, is to be built by popular subscription with ten million dollars needed and four million already subscribed.
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Governor Biennial Welcome To Civil War Veterans
Gettysburg July 1 Governor of Pennsylvania addresses reunited veterans of the Civil War praising national unity and brotherhood. He notes the gathering on the battlefield, the unmatched ceremony, and the veterans as American citizens from both sides united in fraternal comradeship. He wishes them enjoyment and fond memories of their visit.
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Tener
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Temperature report for July 1 with marked data
The article notes the temperatures for July 1 with a minimum of 81 and a maximum of 90. It compares to the previous year where the low was 71 and the high was 87, citing Buchanan Optical Co markings.
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Pew
Bribery Probe Ties to Gompers Narrative Emerges
Chicago July 1 report details how fireflies near Gary delayed South Shore trains. meanwhile Labor leaders linked to a bribery inquiry are urged to testify. Gompers’ 1907 bribery tale with Brandenburg is summarized, showing attempts to sway AFL President. Kirby Parry expected to testify later, with Overman directing readiness.
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Mulhall
Louis J. Siebold
New York
Bae
Menuie
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Gomperg
Broughton Brandenburg
Sing Sing
Gompera
Brandenburg
National Association of Manufacturers
Duncan
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Federation of Labor
Senate
Kirby
Parry
John Kirby, Jr
D. M. Parry
San Francisco
Australia
Overman
Senate Committee
Edek
Greece Begins War Without Declaration
Berlin reports the Greek foreign minister says Greece will order the Macedonia division to advance and begin war with Bulgaria without a formal declaration. Greece cites repeated treaty breaches by Bulgaria and plans to present a statement to Sofia. Arbitration with Bulgaria is discussed by Serb and Balkan leaders.
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Mayor Attacks City With Anmm Medina Leads Juarez Campaign
Douglas Ariz July 1 Col Juan N Medina with 300 to 400 armed men marched from Agua Prieta to aid General Villa in an assault on Juarez. Medina a former Juarez mayor under the Madero regime is leading Sonora recruits with siege cannon mountain howitzers machine guns and ample ammunition. The overland trek will take more than a week. Lieut Ruiz a federal officer was executed at Agua Prieta after a court martial conviction claiming he was sent by Col Vasquez to join Medina’s expedition.
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Juan N. Medina
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Madero
Ars Sonora
Ruiz
Col. Vasquez
France Wins International Golf Match Against United States
France defeated the United States in the international golf match with all four singles won by French players led by LaRoulle, securing a clear victory for France in a July 1 match.
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LaRoulle
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