Washington Boy to Major on Western Frontier
Youthful George Washington, twenty one, chosen by Governor Dinwiddie to warn the French and assert Virginia claims, travels with Jacob Vanbraam and Christopher Gist into the Ohio country. He carries the king’s commission, faces hostile terrain, and signals Virginia’s resolve on the western frontier.
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Dinwiddie
Crowns
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Beverley
Ohio Company
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Alleghanies
Pennsylvania Assembly
Preaque Isle
England
Ohio
Burgeases
George Washington
Washington
Jacob Vanbraam
Christopher Gist
Indiana
Huge fraud charged against Eastern Lumber Company
Philadelphia March 5 United States District Attorney Swartley accuses promoters and officers of the International Lumber and Development company of defrauding investors nationwide of nearly five million dollars. He alleges 288000 acres in Mexico claimed by the company are owned by San Pablo company and that large dividends came from investor funds rather than earnings. Defendants named include John R. Jey Tealah B. Miller Charles R. McMahon William F H Armstrong Jr and Colonel Alfred G Stewart.
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Philadelphia
United States District
Swartley
Puttin
International Lumber and Development Company
United States
Mexico
San Pablo Company
San Pablo Company, & New Jersey Corporation
Wftet
John R. Mark Jey
Tealah B. Miller
Chicago
Charlee RN
McMahon
William Fh, Armstrong Jr
Alfred G. Stewart
Are You Anaemic A Call for a Blood Fix
An old advertisement urges anaemic readers to take a medicine that will attack poisons and raise red blood cells. It offers liquid or tablet forms and a trial box available by sending 50 one cent stamps to the druggist.
Gassy Stomach Threatens Heart Endangering Warning and Relief
An old medical ad explains that undigested food causes gas pressing on the heart, risking serious harm. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural helpers that restore digestive fluids and strengthen stomach walls, advising one tablet after meals for several days to relieve pain. All druggists sell a 50 cent box.
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Stuart
Abe Attell to Return in Comeback Match
The date for Abe Attell's comeback is set. He will meet Olle Kirk, the St. Louis challenger who forced his retirement at Porty-fourth Street Sporting club in St. Louis. The bout is scheduled for Wednesday March 19.
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New York
Abe Attele
Olle Kirk
St. Louis
Porty-fourth Street Sporting Club
Kirk
Bt. Loula
Lipton Again Seeks Cup in 1914 Under Old Rules
Sir Thomas Lipton confirms a challenge by Royal Ulster Yacht Club for a series of America's Cup races in 1914 under the deeds of gift rules. The challenge, dispatched to New York, notes Lipton’s aim to win without favors. Shamrock IV remains a possible contender as yacht racing eyes a rebuilt program.
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London
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
America
New York
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
W York
Great Britain
Germany
President Wilson Honored as True Sportsman by Swimmers
A group of swimmers from Chicago Athletic Association sent a telegram to President Wilson on Inaugural Day. The message hailed him as a true sportsman and fellow athlete, expressing fraternal greetings and wishing him success in his high office.
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Chicago
Wilson
Cherry Circle
Chicago Athletic Association
United States
New Law for Birdmi Sailors Over London Area
Under the aerial navigation act the guernmesi issues regulations on visits by airmen to the United Kingdom. Penalties include a fine of 1 dollar and six months in prison for infringement. Airmen must obey orders or face firing. military airships require government permission. others need clearance from a colonial consul. espionage carries severe penalties.
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Pglam
London
United Kingdom
Guernmesi
Wuble
England
Pern Slong
Lruit
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George Wassington
Woodrem
Rappahannock
Bahamas
Lawrence Washington
Vernon
George
Felands
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Gulf of St. Lawrences
Mississippi
Lakes
New Orleans
Southern
Gulf
Duquesne
Marquis Duquesne
France
St. Lawrence
Versailles
Owwego
Virginian
Sweet Valley
Shenandoah
Augustine Washington
Will's Cree
Redstone Creek
Bulida
Lake Erie
Presque I#le
Alleghany
Leutenant
Oswego
Ontario
Thomas Lee
Eastern Lumber Company
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Abe Attell
Lipton
C. H
J. F. Milligan
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. T. Hale
17Th St
McInerny & Conway
Loona
Guarante
Ach St
Carey
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