The Critical Period of United States History
A compact historical overview of how western lands shifted from state claims to a unified national domain. It explains the Articles of Confederation, jurisdiction over the Northwest Territory, Maryland's opposition, and the emergence of a unified United States through land cession and the push toward a strong central government.
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United States
Herbert B. Adams
Congress
Washington
England
Pees River
Massachussetts
Massachusetts
New York
League of Friendship
Ohio River
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Ohio
Alleghanies
Northwest Territory
Connecticut
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Lake Superior
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Thirteen States
Theople
Theorthwest
John Fiske
Annapolis
Mount Vernon
Washington Letter Highlights Speaker Reed and Tariff End
Washington Letter from Sept 8 discusses Speaker Reed's posturing after Boston ovations, Baum denying resignation rumors, and pension-office scrutiny. It notes river and harbor bill conference acceptance, tariff bill nearing final votes, and Senate amendments like binding twine on the free list. White House repairs during absence, and GOP campaign push for House retention. Kennethy speech controversy fuels tempers in Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Reed
Boston
Baum
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Davis
Minnesota
Cresson Springs
White House
Congressional Campaign Committee
Kennedy
Breckinridge
Corn and Potato Crop Conditions Report
The latest rainfall has improved late corn prospects and a summary of corn and potato conditions across several states is compiled from Farmers' Review reports. Hon. Geo. L. Sackett, former Ohio House member, has been nominated by Republicans in the Fifteenth district to run for congress against Democrat Michael D. Harter. Sackett’s supporters expect he can reduce or overturn Harter’s 4,000 vote majority.
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Kennedy
Ine
Senator Quay
Congress
Breckinridge
Arkansas
House
Senate
Senaator Paddock
George
Mississippi
LoGan
Geo. L. Sackett
Ohio House of Representatives
Michael D. Harter
Sackett
Mr. Harter
Reunion of the Army of West Virginia at Parkersburg Sept
Reunion of the Army of West Virginia at Parkersburg West Va Sept 16 19. Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern R R sells excursion tickets Athens to Parkersburg going Sept 15 16 17 return to Sept 20 inclusive price 1.00. Apply to nearest B O S W agent or E E Patton Chillicothe O. Preeh Oysters now prepared to furnish fresh oysters at By restaurant. Ep C Berry thanks patrons and pledges best quality for future patronage.
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Army of West Virginia
Parkersburg
West Va
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern R. R
W. Va
Athens
E. E. Patton
Chillicothe
Ep. C. Berry
For Rent A House Near B O Southwestern Depot Athens
For Rent a ten room house in front of the B and O Southwestern depot in Athens suitable for dwelling and store or restaurant. Possession September 27. Address Isaac Rad ford Fishers P O Athens county.
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Southwestern Depot
Athens
New Oyster House Opens With Fresh Oysters and Fish
A. B. Laurie announces the new Oyster House starting September 1 offering the best oyster brands in can bulk and shell with fish celery and related items. Visit his Union street restaurant to place orders at low prices.
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New Oyster House
A. B. Laurie
Union Street
Quack Cure Ad Offers Secret Permanent Relief
An advertisement touts a supposed permanent cure for habits and drunkenness via coffee and other methods, claiming guarantees and secrecy. It lists contact for “Groupimed Co” at 185 face street and mentions buckeyes prize money for railway agents, plus housing and loan notices and Dr Denig’s worm syrup for children in a noisy, mixed 19th century classifieds style.
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Goupan Sracimed Co
E Face Street
Weseeens
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Zenner & Gose
Children’s
Imen
D. Zenner & CO
United States History
J. P. Gordy
Ohio University
Alexander Hamilton
Philadelphia
Shays
New Hampshire
Vermont
Columbus, Hoe Valley and Toledo Railway
W. H. Fismer
G.P
T. A
Thompson
First Mor Security
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