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"How may I celebrate the Fourth of July—and still avoid the possibility of being numbered among scores who will probably be killed, or among the several thousands who will probably be seriously injured?
This is a practical question which the…

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"Washington D.C.- Far ranging support from black Americans for “Honor America Day,” the massive fourth of July celebration planned for Washington and throughout the nation, was announced recently by the sponsoring committee.

J. Willard Marriott,…

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"The London Daily Mail, commenting editorially upon the fact that “for the first time on record the Fourth of July will be widely celebrated in Great Britain,” says the incident is “significant of Anglo-Saxon unity.”"

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"Arthur Gossett Post
American Legion will give a big picnic, July 4
An all day affair
Mckinley Park
Games of all kind
Refreshments served
Come and bring your family"

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“Tuesday will be the glorious Fourth of July at Lincoln Park. The management has arranged all kinds of amusements for the day along with the dancing and a big vaudeville hit. The events will begin at 2:30 o’clock and continue until midnight.”

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"Mr. H. C. Bolden, at his residence, on the Fourth of July, tendered to the BEE staff a complimentary dinner. The occasion was a most happy one and which caused all present to feel as ifMr. Bolden and others honored a paper like the BEE. Everything…

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"LA GRANGE, Ill., July 19- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barbee gave a Fourth of July social at their home.
Joseph Robinson and daughter, and Miss McCloud, Miss Geraldine Betts and friends of Morgan Park visited friends in La Grange Sunday.
Ed. Martin, Mr.…

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"RICHMOND
There are more than 100 major holidays, events and anniversaries in America that are recognized, celebrated, or observed.
Beside celebrating major holidays like New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day…

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"TO BE HONORED- James Hicks 1823 Bishop, who served the Pullman company for the past 33 years as porter. Has retired with honors and will be honored with a banquet given by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters July 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the…

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"PITTSBURGH, PA. – Sgt. Joe Louis, world heavyweight champion, Monday predicted that prize fighting will experience a big boom after the war.
“We’ve got a lot of good boxers in the service who will turn professional once the war is over,” Joe…

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"RICHMOND -- Pfc. Edward McGriff, of Winnsboro, S.C., who is serving in North Africa in the army, thinks that it won’t be long before American soldiers will be returning home after winning the war. Pfc. McGriff, in his first letter to his aunt, Miss…

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"The Fourth of July was a very enjoyable day for Herbert E. McCrae, when his mother, Mrs. Maggie McCrae prepared a delicious birthday dinner for him and had guests, Miss Lela Ross, Mrs. Virley Webster and her mother, Mrs. Mary Hogan: his sisters Mrs.…

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"In accordance with a suggestion from the Mayor, a large number of citizens assembled in the Twelfth District Court Room, to take preliminary measures for celebrating the anniversary of our national independence. Judge J. C. Palmer was appointed…

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"If Fourth of July be warm and fair,
Expect to smell powder everywhere.
If rain comes down and wet us through,
Look out for bands and processions, too.
If the sun shines bright and the sky be blue,
The balloon may go up at half-past two.
If…

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“Elaborate plans are being made for the celebration of the Fourth of July in this city.”

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"Hy Snoden, James Woodruff, and Mrs. Turner are sick. Rev. S. H. Hazzard held his third-quarterly conference and meeting Saturday and Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion church. Mrs. Mose Starling left Friday night to Kentucky on a vacation. Fred Dula spent…

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"Parks Crowded With Amusement Seekers
Few Accidents of Serious Nature Many Strangers Among Crowd A Day of Mirth and Merriment Nearest Attempt at Sane Fourth
The Fourth of July, as usual, was very widely observed throughout the city and at the…

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“The picnic given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox, 1320 Piatt, was an enjoyable fete. Those present were Mrs. Nannie Williams Mrs. Daisy B. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dana. Out of town guests were Mrs. P.F. Keele, The mother of Mrs. Katie…

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A public meeting of the colored citizens of San Francisco was held on Monday evening, June 6th, in the Lecture Room of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Powell St. The meeting was called by the Executive Committee to present their report, and was called to order…

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A meeting of citizens was held last Friday evening in the Fourth District Court Room to make arrangements for celebrating the ensuing Anniversary of American Independence. We were at the meeting, and were pleased to witness the order and harmony…

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"Social clubs are invited to plan their picnics at the Junior Deputy Sheriff’s park. Private picnic areas will be available if wanted. For reservation call or come by the State Press office. There will be plenty of barbecue for everyone at the park…

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"It happened on the Fourth of July at the American Embassy in London, England.
On the sweeping, rolling green lines of a mansion which ones belong to Barbara Hutton, US ambassador John Hailey Whitney and his wife watch their guests arriving.
The…

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"FOR THE FOURTH
A fourth of July picnic with all the trimming will be something the whole family can enjoy. Shish kebabs strung on long skewers over an open fire are fun for everybody. You can use either fresh or canned meats. Cut fresh meat into 1…

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"Committee – R.L. Gibbs, J. Bryan, M. Costen, Jas. A. Sykes, Alf. Butler
Re. H.L. Simpson, Pastor.
The annual picnic of the second A.B. Sabbath School, will be given on Monday July 31st, 1876, at Isle of Hope.
Trains leave at 10 AM and 3 PM.…

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“A joint Fourth of July celebration was held by the Community Center of Burville, D.C., last Monday at the school. Basketball, baseball, and tennis and speaking furnished parts of the program. One of the chief features was a competitive drill between…

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“The General is a confirmed optimist as regards the Philippines situation, and declared the Philippines to be a much better class of people than they have been painted, with a rapidly growing liking for American people and their methods. It was a…

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