Debates on Independence Draft and Signers Revealed
A historian recounts the July 4 1776 independence process detailing drafts, revisions and the signing by Congress. It notes Jefferson's draft changes, the August 2 signing, and signatures by George Wythe Richard Henry Lee and others, plus Georgia and Zubly's drama, with the Declaration later stored in state archives and later sealed.
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Michael
Farnimne Waa
Lee
Elenine
Miccheeleeye
Elinnon
Hancock
Thomson
Onder
Congress
John Hancock
Attent
Charlies Thomson
Jeffersen
Montinental
Jafferson
Rome
Adama Piherwine
Drede
Michael Eaya
Ceara
Caroling
Department of State
Washington
Independence Hall
Fathers of the Republic
Algnere
George Wythe
Virginia
Richard Henry Lee
Elbridge Gerry
Massachusetts
Olver Walcott
Connecticut
Matthew Thornton
New Hampshire
Thomas McKean
Delaware
Ceantons
Wherty
Samuel Chee
Maryland
Eacnet
Congres
Jobo Howton
Georgia
Holly
Ceara Howe
Tte Poole
Govnnoh
Houston
Ceorgla
Govanneh
Joachim
Bubly
Capitol Trees Planted by Statesmen at the Capitol
Sunny Jim Sherman the vice president assisted in planting a new tree at the United States Capitol grounds. Nine trees have been planted with statesmen holding the shovel for each naming moment. Additional trees will be named as more dignitaries participate.
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Ashington
Sunny Jim Sherman
United States
Capitol
Ton el
Farker
Cameron
Simon Cameron
Penaeplvania
Cannes Finiehes
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Cullom
Lodge
James B. Mann
The Sage of Monticello and Jefferson’s Monticello Home
The article recalls Thomas Jefferson known as The Sage of Monticello for his ideas and retreat at Monticello Virginia. It notes his Shadwell birth nearby and the fire that destroyed Shadwell, his move to Monticello and its view, and his marriage to Martha Wayles Skelton. It mentions his public career beginning in 1770s and ties Monticello as a major American shrine alongside Mount Vernon.
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Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Jefferson
Webster
Cape Cod
Virginia
Shadwell
Charlottgnville
Shadwell Howe
Wide Mount
Alte
Little Mount
Bie
New Mandon
Martha Bkelton
Childresa
Parte
Maria Conway
Manticalla
Virginia House
Manticotla
Washington
Mount Vernon
Jeferson
Molly Pitcher Movement and the Monmouth Battle Mention
In a historical note the Molly Pitcher figure is linked to the Monmouth battle of 1776. The account recalls her act of courage assisting the wounded during the engagement and Washington acknowledging her influence on the army. The piece also references the broader push for women’s rights and the era’s reform movements.
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Molly Pitcher
Weebington
Washington
Autograph Moment From Meech Fun Reveals Mystery
A fragmented sentence hints at a autograph moment tied to Meech Fun, mentioning a personal item and a mother in a puzzling scene. Readers are left unsure of who signed what and the surrounding context remains unclear.
Hat Rack Urged for White House After Slemp Hat Mixup
An amusing tale from Chapple's NewsLetter recounts Congressman C B Slemp losing his derby in the White House outer room as hats were swapped. The piece jokes that a hat rack and cloak room should be provided so visitors can claim their headgear securely during meetings with officials.
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United States
C. B. Slemp
Virginia
Congressman Biemp
Ito
Executive
Pennsylvania
Slemp
White House
Hilles
Chapple
Bell tolled for auctioneer’s bell at Patent Office
Dispute over a ringing auctioneers bell near Seventh Street Northwest disrupted Patent Office staff from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Police considered charges of disorderly conduct, but Assistant Corporation Counsel ruled the bell ringer not liable. The captain advised cessation during office hours sharing that the bell would ring only after hours to compensate for time lost.
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Patent Office
Clement
Ucker
Department of the Interior
Seventh Street
Betwen EB
Ueckernally
Suc
Uncle Sam
Sunshine gas from waste fuels promises cheap room lighting
A new portable gas light system dubbed daylight is showcased by Washington experts and Prof Walter O. Snelling of Pittsburgh, claiming a suitcase-size unit can light a 1,000 square foot room for weeks using waste quese and well vapors at a low cost per 1,000 feet. The invention, praised as revolutionary for farms and urban use, is demonstrated alongside claims of cheap production and easy transport.
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Walter O. Snelling
Pittsburgh
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Snelling
Ite
Ena
The Chocolate Plant Disaster In Havre
A one year old girl in Havre France escaped serious harm after leaping from a fourth storey window when left alone in a locked room The child the act caused frightened neighbors and local authorities investigated the incident no injuries besides a few bruises were reported and officials stated it could have ended tragically The report notes the chocolate plant and beverages introduced to Europe influenced global agriculture and commerce but centers on the Havre rescue attempt.
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Simone Catinot
Havre
France
Fragmented Advice and Quips Echo a Gossip Page
The text strings together misheard aphorisms and stray quotes about missteps in travel dating service quips a governor pardon joke from a judge and garbled lines about products and philanthropy. It reads as a chaotic snapshot of a late history gossip column.
Four Dollars for a Cake of Soap
French imported soaps now cost two to four dollars per cake though they are richly scented and neatly boxed. The article is described as desirable for travel and for the bride's kit, with satin coverings making them a luxury item.
Senator Pletcher condemns ignorant orange grower at Jacksonville dinner
Senator Duncan A Pletcher denounces an Orange grower in Jacksonville who failed. He says the man failed through ignorance and blames others, comparing him to a tramp who sneers at work and calls work an herb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan A. Pletcher
Jacksonville
Easy to Cut the Price at the Butcher Shop
A shopper asks for sausage price per pound. The butcher pretends prices rose to twenty five cents. The customer cites Schmidt’s cheaper stock. The butcher explains he is out of them, joking he would charge twenty cents if he ran out too.
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Schmidt's
Weil
Plowman Shot at Seashore Rifle Practice
A plowman was struck by a stray bullet during sand hauling at a seashore rifle range run by volunteers. He cried I’m shot and the farmer shouted to stop, warning the party that a man was hit and could have struck a horse.
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St. Andrews
London
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