Washington Takes Up The Nation's New Task As President
The passage describes George Washington returning home and taking on the role of leading the new government. It details the eager reception by the people, the welcoming pageantry, and Washington's mixed emotions about the responsibility and trust placed in him. The narrative highlights his sense of duty and the profound public hopes riding with him as he assumes leadership.
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Washington
Cambridge
New York
Annapolis
Newark
New Yorks
Godepeed
United States
George Washington
The
Livingston
Senate
America
Hut Washington
Fisher Ames
Mafotts
Edward Rutledge
South Carolina
Dulles
Confederation
Congress
Tie
Washington Takes Oath and Sets New United States Policy
The article recounts George Washington’s swearing in as president, his emotions before the crowd, and his resolve to build a strong national government. It notes his plans for a dignified presidency, the need for cautious yet firm leadership, and his readiness to face illness while guiding the new republic.
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Washington
Hamilton
Madison
Confederation
Wyoming News Briefs Highlight Fire Theft and Rail Woes
Wyoming items from Minturn gravel pits to Crook County tunnel work. Postmaster nominee J. McGinnin and forgery arrest in Kemmerer. Hupp residence destroyed at Hulett. Sun Dance shooting injures two. death of Anton Cernega at Rock Springs hospital. Cheyenne bootleg case paid.
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Minturn
Weston County
Ceres
Farmers’ Institutes
Hn. J. McGinnin
Cody
Wilson
Albert P. Deskin
Dewar
Ohls
Kemmerer
Hupp
Hulett
Moorcroft Haa Commercial Club
John McCullough
Wyoming
Lander
Sundance
P. W. Schafer
C. H. Dudrey
Anton Cernega
Gunn-Quealy Coal Company
Rock Springs Hospital
Ira Ferguson
Green River
District Court
George Watts
Torrington
Newspapermen of the Past and Early Journalistic Pioneers
A survey of historic figures in journalism cites John Peter Zenger, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas of the Massachusetts Spy. It notes editors and publishers shaping early American media, the rise of editorial leadership, and the development of English prose in journalism through notable presses and biographical sketches.
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Ther
Addison's Rambler and Spectator
Benjamin Freaklin
Jobo Jonathan and Company Imagery Revealed in Milne Note
Reading last evening, Mr James Milne presents a one sentence imaginative address from a maid to four women meet. The piece notes a presence felt if the speaker entered a room without knowing the listener is there.
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James Milne
Jobo Jonathan and Company
Tate & Room
Eddrees
Oldest rose cited in ancient records and monuments
The rose is described as the oldest flower with records of origin lost. In Egypt monuments dating from about 3000 to 3500 BCE show the rose, indicating its antiquity and widespread recognition in early culture.
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Egypt
Fragmentary plea cites personal upheaval and confusion
A disordered passage expresses distress over misinterpreted time, asks for proof of self value, and notes a shift in mood and actions. The speaker mentions mar Marcus Aurelius and feelings of sacrifice, seeking meaning amid chaos.
Model House Opens to Study Poor Housing in Washington
The four room Model House in Washington debuts December 15 as a sociological lab by Neighborhood House. Settlement workers will run experiments on thrifty, sanitary living for a family of five earning about nine dollars weekly, with furnishing costs between one hundred and one hundred fifty dollars and tags showing prices.
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Ashington
Model House
N House
Washington
Neighborhood House
Georgian Defies Sacred Southern Tradition in Congress
William Adamson of Georgia, long known as "Jedge Adamson" for his Carrollton bench service, defied Southern tradition by appearing in public without a black felt hat. The piece recalls his childhood pranks in a country school and his rise to chair the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, noting a demand from the old school principal that he keep his hands tied before addressing the current students.
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Illiam C. Adamson
Georgia
Jedge
Adamson
Carrollton
Congress
Carroll County
William Adamson
Littl
William
Great Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Jedgee” Adamson
Peculiar Dialect of Southern Negro Speech Studied
Representative James L Byrnes of South Carolina explains a regional black dialect rich in unfamiliar words. He traces parallels to Jamaica and notes how language reflects origins, with courtroom and execution scenes illustrating the jargon and its impact on understanding.
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James L. Byrnes
South Carolina
Jamaica
Africa
Carolina
Jedge
Viesar
Unmarked Wichita Letter Reaches President in White House
A letter without address arrived in Washington from Wichita Kansas bearing a sketched likeness of President Wilson and symbols. Railway mail clerks redirected it to the White House where the president received it with no comment. Similar odd letters have arrived in past administrations.
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White House
Wichita
Kan
Wilsom
Washington Post Ofice
Theo
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Uncle Sam
United States of America
Peculiar Mississippi Tale From Government Cogning Era
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an odd Mississippi river feature and a government figure involved in unsure actions. The text mentions longing for a Christmas present and family scenes amid wind and confusion, with unclear names and events.
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Buffalo
Sheridan
Big Horn
William Norris
Burlington
Platte River
Casper
Moroner Embree
Cokeville
J. J. Etkina
Lloyd Bennett
Floyd Stout
Richard Know
Cheyenne
Vancouver
Wash
Doc” Middleton
Orin
Winter
Orion
Crissler Brothers
Powder River
Sussex
Pear Lodge
Campbell County
Pear Lodge Company
Carview
J. O. Strong
Henomplee
New Acme
Joe Bell
Greek
Toe Greek
Bell
Pulitzer School
Gin
Pulitzer School of Journalism
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Delane
Grewley
Ouleanca
Londen Chronicle
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Stropolous
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Elise
Serle
Tam
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