Washington the Revolutionary Leader and His Early Grit
The article chronicles George Washington from youth to command in the American Revolution. It notes his surveying training, forest life, and hardening through Braddock’s defeat and the Delaware crossing. It highlights his modest leadership, perseverance, and reliance on self and Congress to sustain the war.
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Washington
Tie
William Hobby
Thomas Williams
Braddock
Delaware
Valley Forge
Moglish
England
Washington Death and Early U S Birthday Observances
The piece details Washington’s death news reaching major papers by December 1, 1799, and President Adams urging mourning with crepe armbands and Washington’s Birthday services on February 22. It notes funeral customs in New York and the 1782 Richmond celebration marking the transition to February 22 as the birthday date.
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New York
Washington
Boston
Adams
St. Paul's Church
Gov. Morris
Samuel Provost
Washington’s Death at Mount Vernon and Last Words
Early biographers cast unfounded blame on Dr Craik for George Washington’s death. He fell sick after exposure on Thursday December 12 and died Saturday night between 10 and 11 o'clock from a cold in the throat and lungs. His last words urged decent burial and patience before interment.
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Washington
Craik
Mount Vernon
Dr. Craik
Tani
Washington’s 1752 Calendar Loss Shaped By Elusive Date
Fragmentary remark notes George Washington losing eleven days of life in 1752 at age thirty due to calendar reforms. The line hints he endured unusual time loss while adjusting to the shift from old style to new style dating.
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Washington
News travels slowly in George Washington era
The passage notes news delivery in Washington's time was slow with limited communications. It cites Philadelphia delays until Dec 16 and the Alexandria Times as the first to report his death with a concise obituary detailing his throat affliction and the date of death.
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George Washington
Globe
Philadelphia
United States
Sixth Congress
Washington
Alexandria Times
Washington's Headquarters at Berrian Farm House
New Jersey landmark four miles from Princeton known as Washington's headquarters during the revolution. Occupied while Congress met in Princeton, the house hosted Mrs. Washington and official visitors. Recently restored by patriotic women, it houses memorabilia and draws hundreds of visitors annually.
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Princeton
N. d
Berrian
Washington
Ters
Congress
Tziganes of Hungary A Wandering People and Their Ways
A historical account outlines the Tziganes in Hungary near Croatia with nomadic camps, minimal furniture, and a diet of simple fare. It notes their dress, courtship, and pride in Hungarian costume, their aversion to work, and frequent begging. It recalls attempts by Emperor Joseph II to fix residence, and lists notable anecdotes from Liszt and a Hungarian region with exceptions in Transylvania.
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Hungary
France
England
United States
Croatia
Buda-Pesth
Joseph II
Liszt
Paris
Transylvania
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Strathcona to Equip Canadian Rough Riders for Boer War
Lord Strathcona the Canadian high commissioner in London offers to equip at his own expense a corps of four mounted volunteers for service with the English in the Boer war. The Dominion government has accepted the offer and selected men will be recruited from the northwest and Manitoba. Estimated cost for a short campaign exceeds $500,000.
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Lord Strathcona
Dominion
Donald Smith
Scotland
Canada
Lhe
Tie
Montreal Bank
Hudson Bay Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
London
Northwest
Manitoba
Prison Babies A Ray of Sunshine in Prisons
The article notes many babies are born in prisons each year and inspire care among female warders and prisoners. Prisoners, mothers, and staff craft clothing and ornaments for the infants, with three fourths of women volunteering to help. After birth the babies are quickly moved to other caretakers with attentive care.
Improvements That Might Not Suit My Grain
A humorous quip from the Indianapolis Sun about personal improving leading to name changes. The speaker jokes that his granddaughter Saray Sara Sara Sara keeps changing her given name as she pursues education. He notes improvements are good but some go against his grain and hints at updating his will.
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Hawville
Gal
Sary
Sarah
Sara
Indianapolis
Officer Rescued by Soldier Is Hidden Reward
A Philippine officer falls into deep water and is saved by a private. The officer thanks the man and asks how to repay him. The soldier replies that the best reward is for the officer to say nothing, lest others learn he was saved by a private.
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Philippines
Mayan Pyramid Builders Among World’s Great Constructors
Central America Pyramid Builders states that apart from the Egyptians, the ancient Mayas of Yucatan appear to be among the greatest pyramid builders the world has seen.
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Central America
Yucatan
Seven Japanese Fishermen Row 150 Miles to Open New Cliffs
Seven Japanese fishermen left Santa Monica California and rowed in flat boats for five days covering 150 miles without any mishap. A reflective note on good intentions and trust accompanies the voyage.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Elevators in the Capitol by German Extraction
Washington correspondent notes that elevators were first proposed in Congress by Gustave Schleiger of Texas, a German-born heavyweight, with opposition from Watchdog Tolman over economy. The plan gained traction through Robert Klotz of Pennsylvania Dutch background, leading to an approved elevator in the sundry civil bill.
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Congress
Iain
Texas
San Antonio
Gustave Schietger
Germany
Tolman
Ile
Schleiger
Holman
Robert Klotz
Mauch Chunk
Klotz
Committee On Appropriations
Trial by Farce Parallels Dreyfus Case in Wonderland
A writer notes a comic link between the Dreyfus scandal and a scene in Alive in Wonderland. The White Rabbit delivers a letter that proves to be verses, not handwriting, confusing the jury as the Queen and King rush to verdicts, echoing courtroom absurdity.
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Dreyfus
White Rabbit
Phame
Umbrella Misstep at London Club
A London club member misplaced an umbrella and posted a notice asking the returning nobleman who held it. The committee questioned the attribution to a peer, and the member cited the club rule that it was composed of noblemen and gentlemen, asserting no gentleman would steal an umbrella.
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London
A Cup of Water in Morning Health Routine
A cup of hot or cold water taken in the morning is valuable for some people. It helps wash away the stomach mucous coat and may quicken contact of gastric juices with food.
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