The Orator of the Revolution and Liberty Bell Tale
A Philadelphia correspondent recalls the Liberty Bell as the era’s symbol of warnings and glad tidings. It tolled for Independence July 4 1776 and cracked in 1835 at Chief Justice Marshall’s funeral. other bells hid during the Revolution. Patrick Henry’s liberty or death speech marks the era’s fiery temper.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia United Press
Continental Congress
John Marshall
United States Supreme Court
Ameriple
Old
Christchurch
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Richmond
Transcriber of the Declaration identified as Timothy Matlack
The transcription of the Declaration of Independence was done by Timothy Matlack, not Thomas Jefferson or John Hancock. Matlack performed the actual writing task, while Jefferson and Hancock were prominent figures associated with the document.
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Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Timothy Matlack
Congress Spars With Roosevelt Over Court Plan
Senate Democrats attack President Roosevelt over his court packing proposal in a lengthy committee report while the House defeats a District of Columbia tax measure. The piece notes Senate leaders Wheeler Robinson and McNary maneuvering as the tax inquiry expands, with Under Secretary Magill aiding in exposing tax avoidance schemes.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Eed Crate
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
District of Columbia
House of
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate Judiciary Court Plan Committee
Wheeler
Robinson
Arkansas
McNary
Oregon
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Men- Hent
Roswell Magill
Treasury
Morgenthau
Pat Harrison
Magill
Western Newspaper Union
Chic summer frocks from Sew- Your-Own patterns
Smart comfortable frocks labeled for all ages from three to thirty promise summer ease. The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept at 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago offers Patterns 1258 1323 and 1944 in multiple sizes with yardage details and 15 cent prices.
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Carrie
Arog Ag Sit Tee
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Eee Ae
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNN Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Republic
W. A. Prosser
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Anacreon
Liberty
Aipee Beier Boas
Milady
Carrhen
Wet Michiges
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Teres
TIRET
Hogan
Mies
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