United States Army and Navy Manœuvres at Chesapeake Bay
The 1910s era exercise tested fortifications around Washington and Baltimore to deter a sea assault. Rear Admiral Dickins commanded the attacking fleet while Major General Wade led the defenses from Fort Monroe. Nearly 10,000 troops manned seven forts including Fort Washington Hunt and Fort Carroll Smallwood Armistead, with wireless and searchlight drills shaping the wartime scenario.
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Army
Chesapeake Bay
Washington
F. W. Dickins
James F. Wade
Department of the Atlantic
Frederick D. Grant
Fort Monroe
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Hunt
Potomac
National Capital
Carroll
Patapsco
Fort Smallwood
Fort Howard
North Point
Fort Armistead
Naval War Games Show Coastal Defenses Hardened
The article describes extensive fortifications along the Atlantic coast under Col. Frank Throp with artillery units and telecommunication upgrades. It notes portable searchlights on wheeled mounts, mine fields, and multi colored fleets, testing fire control, and secrecy to avoid revealing defense strengths to enemies.
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Trict
Frank Throp
Atlantic
Edible Swordfish From the Black Islanders
The Black Islanders pride themselves on swordfish while noting demand exceeds supply. Daily trips by island hosts provide most of the catch, though the fish remain scarce and difficult to harvest despite favorable fields and strong interest.
Coal-Black Rat Captured at Police Station
The Portland Oregonian reports a coal-black rat caught in a trap at the police station. The rat was unusually large with velvet skin and was drowned along with several other rats. Many witnesses noted it was the first black rat seen, attracting attention among prisoners.
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Portland
Oregonian
Oldest Judge in Active Service
Judge Charles Field of Athol Massachusetts is ninety and in active service. He holds court in the first district court of northern Worcester at Athol and Gardner several days weekly. Though not as robust as ten years ago he remains vigorous enough to administer justice in both courts. He is said to be the oldest judge in active judicial service in the country.
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Charles Field
Athol
Mass
First District Court
Worcester
Athol and
Gardner
Field
Maryland Governor Warfield Compiles State Death History
Governor Warfield of Maryland creates a large scrapbook of newspaper clippings on the death of Lloyd Lowndes. He plans to file it in Annapolis state archives, calling it a historic first and urging successors to follow suit.
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Warfield
Maryland
Lloyd Lowndes
Annapolis
Peculiar Smuggling Case Aboard Touraine
A Marseilles customs court heard a unique case on the French steamer Touraine where a large opium quantity was smuggled by the entire crew. A £2000 fine was imposed on all hands, apportioned by wages due to each sailor.
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Customs Court
Marseilles
Frick Boosts Civil War Memorial Plan To 2.5 Million
In Pittsburg on June 19 H C Frick urged Allegheny county G A R members to raise a memorial hall costing at least 2.5 million dollars and pledged to contribute one million himself. A delegation reported the figure and Frick confirmed the word share meant 1 million.
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Pittsburg
H. C. Frick
Allegheny County
Mr. Frick
Latest CAS4 Market Reports Chicago Pr ice Butter Dairy Prices
Market notes list diverse commodity prices from butter and cheese to poultry and berries. Entries cover Creamery butter, full cream daisies and swiss cheeses, fresh stock kegs, turkeys and ducks, strawberries and raspberries, melons and potatoes, green vegetables, cabbages, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce and onions with unit quotes in cents per pound, per dozen, or per crate.
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Chicago
Michigan
New York Produce Prices Steady Across Creamery Goods
Market notes show butter and creamery product prices mostly steady with slight variations. Regional listings include Western and Southern sectors with minor shifts, while official price marks indicate little overall change across creamery items.
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New York
Grain quotations and live stock prices across major markets
Grain quotes list prices for wheat and corn across Chicago New York Minneapolis St Louis and more with mixed grains Liverpool and other markets noting prices per bushel. Live stock values follow for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Omaha Kansas City St Louis St Joseph New York and Buffalo with range and average figures.
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Chicago
New York
Minneapolis
Northern
St. Louis
Duluth
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Toledo
Liverpool
Peoria
Rt. Louis
Omaha
St. Joseph
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Mitshure
Dowle and Judge Barnes Complete Gonzales Ranch Purchase
Gladstone Dowle and Judge Barnes of Chicago almost finalize the purchase of the Gonzales ranch in Tamaulipas Mexico totaling 1,006,600 hectares. No Zion City settlement will be established on the site.
Francis Murphy Recovering From Illness
Francis Murphy temperance advocate shows slow improvement at his home in Jos Angeles California. He remains very weak though recovery is hoped for.
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Francis Murphy
Jos Angeles
Cal
Rocket Kills Young Woman in Cayuga Fireworks Accident
In Cayuga Indiana on June 19 Masaline Ashley 19 was killed and Madaline Adams 2 was probably fatally injured when a sky rocket exploded during a fireworks exhibition.
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Cayuga, Ind
Masaline Ashley
Madaline Adams
Exclusion Law Causes Breach Over Chinese Policy
Secretary Taft signals possible easing of Chinese exclusion while President Roosevelt's stance appears aligned with reform. Debate pits Taft and Metcalf against labor leaders and western manufacturers over enforcement and possible congressional relief.
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Washington
Taft
Pacific Coast
West
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress
Miss May Collins Sues For 5000 Over Arrest Incident
In Sioux City Iowa on June 19 Miss May Collins seeks 5000 from Albert B Pecaut James Lester and American Bonding company. She alleges humiliation from an arrest and prosecution she was acquitted of and cites a remark by Mrs Pecaut leading to the police action. Justice Ferris discharged her.
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Sioux City
Iowa
May Collins
Albert B. Pecaut
James Lester
American Bonding Company
Pecaut
Priest Stricken at Confession in 100 Degree Heat
In Springfield Illinois on June 19 Father Howard pastor of St Agnes Roman Catholic church collapsed while hearing confession as temperatures reached 100 degrees.
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Springfield
Father Howard
St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church
Fatal Revolver Scuffle Kills 4 Year Old in Bedford
In Bedford Indiana on June 19 a 4 year old boy, son of Henry Rounda, was killed by his 6 year old brother during a scuffle for a revolver.
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Bedford
Ind
Henry Rounda
Ship Cuts Whale In Two In Midocean
The steamer Philadelphia reports it has cut a whale in two with its prow while in mid ocean near New York in June.
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New York
Philadelphia
Fatal lightning strike in abandoned Harwick house
Frederick Fuson and Gustave Spus zher were found dead in an abandoned house at Harwick Pennsylvania. It is believed they died from a lightning strike.
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Frederick Fuson
Gustave Spuszher
Harwick
Life of Christ Review and Study Questions
LESSON XII JUNE 25 REVIEW OF QUARTER WORK The material surveys Jesus life from birth to present heavenly life including his atonement, resurrection and second coming It asks rapid and thoughtful questions to test fact recall and to guide understanding of Christ as Savior and King.
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Christ
Jesus
Connectes
Earth
Heaven
Proper Living Verse Summary
A reflective piece praising living for those who love and know the speaker. It frames heaven above and forthcoming duties including aiding others, resisting wrongs, shaping the future, and doing good.
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Atlanta
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Siren
Silvia
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Hartford
Harbor
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Fort and Moat
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Ohio
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Executive
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God
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