Colonial Dispute Over Revenue Sparks Power Clash in Parliament
March 1764 parliament vows to value revenue in America and name direct officers to enforce duties on wines and sugars. Grenville argues colonies must pay into the national treasury, while Virginia and New England resist seeking greater colonial autonomy and opposition to search warrants, amid long-standing trade tensions and smuggling.
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George Grenville Vase
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Ieaet
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Massachusetts
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Keith
Alexander Spothwood
William Hurd
New England
Andrew Hornaby
Greenwich
Great Britain
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Colphial Porte
Boelon Nowe
Trowbie
Board of Trade
Long and Co
West Indies
Englinh
Virginia House Voices Determination Against Stamp Act
In 1765 the Virginia Burgesses denounced parliamentary taxation and asserted colonial rights. Patrick Henry emerged as a forceful advocate, challenging colonial governance while Washington and other leaders shaped a united stance against royal measures.
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Himeself
Pollah
London
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Hem
Parsons
Hanover Court House
Washington
Munctinous
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Commonwealth
Panama Tales of Boots Blunders and Canal Life
An American in Panama recounts customs quirks, cab drivers, and a bumbling boot import misdeclaration. The piece notes English influence, Jamaicans as cabbies, canal construction work, a failed hotel roof feature, and local street life from Ancon Hill to Taboga, with commentary on governance and race.
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Republic of Panama
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Canal
Panama Ailway Company
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Washington
Atlantic
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Barbados
Naylumapenia
Curious Exhibit Reveals World of Dalle Masks at National Museum
A fascinating collection of 4000 dalle masks from tribes across the globe is housed at the National Museum. The carvings include fearsome and ornate pieces reflecting Indian and Rakimo influences, with some masks valued for their malign expression and others for decorative war lore. Auction notes mention rare works from Auguste Ven-Mien and theater figure L. Toole.
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War reporting rules restrict details for correspondents
The piece discusses censorship affecting war reporters like Gibbs who were barred from describing troop positions naming generals or detailing wounds. It notes strong interest in how such restrictions shape coverage and the portrayal of battles and outcomes.
Wildly Absurd Nonsense Fragment From Puck
A garbled excerpt blends mock advertisements and quips about married life and inventions. It mentions odd product lines and humorous asides about electricity and light bulbs, ending with a speaker asking for a vacation and a character named Chicken Mind.
Exaggerated Will Tale About Bonds and College Bid
A judge remarks on a rumor that Illume turned all property into bonds and left his estate to a college. The will allegedly requires the son to be employed by the college at seven dollars a week to handle coupons, a point disputed as excessive.
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Linttrom
Notable Luncheon Tale From Oyster Hay
Colonel Hooeewell recounted a hunting yarn at a luncheon, describing a near encounter with a hog in Nairobi and a lion scene that prompted questions about courage and survival. The anecdote blends humor and peril as listeners ponder the outcome and the heroics involved.
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Hooeewell
Nairobi
Mayor Gaynor Criticizes Biographers at Century Club Lunch
The New York mayor voiced sharp views on biographers and best sellers, noting that some memoirs begin with wealth of thought but drift into wealth of thought. He mocked scribblers unable to sustain original insight.
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