Monument to Washington Brought Nation's Tribute
The article traces the Washington National Monument from the idea by John Marshall to its 19th century fundraising and design. It notes Congress resolutions, design changes, site selection near the Potomac, cornerstone, and eventual completion and dedication in 1856, with ongoing public interest and structural movements due to wind.
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Washington Arch Statue Depicts Two Heroic Figures
The Washington arch itself stands as a memorial to Washington with two statues. The western statue portrays the statesman Washington, sculpted by A. Stetilily Calder.
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The Name of Washington Poem Tribute
A patriotic poem by George Parsons Lathrop venerates Washington as nation’s guardian and ideal. It envisions a timeless remembrance, urging Americans to honor him, live by his example, and be willing to sacrifice for the country’s salvation.
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Washington From Human Viewpoint on Washington’s Character
Mr Charles Moore urged spectators to view Washington humanely not as perfection but as a man who shared flaws and virtues. The piece notes Washington’s temper, frontier roughness, occasional profanity, and fierce responses to incompetence, while highlighting Jefferson’s high praise of his enduring greatness.
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First Mule Presented to Washington From Spain Named Loyal Guide
A questionable claim asserts that George Washington received a mule named Loyal Guide from the King of Spain. The source offers no solid authority for this assertion, presenting it as an unclear historic anecdote rather than established fact.
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Oglethorpe’s Clever Deceit Halts Spanish Invasion
Seewee and Seewee Queer Quirks recounts General James Oglethorpe’s stratagem during the 1742 Georgia siege. A deserter’s letter, feigning British strength, misled the Spaniards, prompting a retreat of a Spanish fleet and saving the colony from capture.
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Quarrel Among Crusade Leaders Shapes Early Asia Christian Faith
A fragmentary account describes a clash between Baldwin and Tancred during the capture of Nice in 1007, Baldwin’s takeover of Tergus, and the ensuing division of Crusader forces. It notes Emperor Alexis I’s concern over loyalties and the broader push toward Jerusalem, with Baldwin’s later supremacy and consequences for Byzantium and Edessa.
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Gridiron terms and a garbled football history note
A distorted passage discusses football terms and a supposed origin of the word gridiron. It claims a five yard interval rule and mentions a white something and a network, but the text is largely incomprehensible and garbled with stray phrases about pipes rails and utensils.
Will Fly Atlantic Contender Davis in 46,000 prize bout
Lieut. Com Noe) Davis of the U S N Y enters the field as a contender for a 46 thousand dollar prize fight. The event is understood to be a private venture.
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His Name Immortal Frinktin Born in 170, Benjamin
The article notes Benjamin Frinktin was born January 27, 170, and died April 17, 1760. It claims he has not been proclaimed a genius by some and is not recognized as America’s supreme talent.
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Cut and Dried Fellow Eyes Contests for Money
Louisville Courier-Journal notes that Cut and Dried and a fellow could profit by learning about the various contests before they end, hinting at potential winnings if they act in time.
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