Washington and French Clash at Fort Duquesne Gathering
In 1754 Washington leads Virginians toward the Ohio Valley after Dinwiddie’s failure to sway the French. The French seize outposts, build Fort Duquesne, and Washington fights at Great Meadows Fort Necessity in a drove of rain and mud as war erupts in the frontier.
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Fort le Bocouf
Ohio
Fort LeBoeuf
Washington
Wiarmeburg
Bhat Dering
Gist
Dinwiddie
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
French Creek
Arment
Alexandria
Forks
The
Alexandrian
Alleghanies
John Fry
George
Corbin
Alleghenies
Alleghany
Duquesne
Iitte
Ponno Wieter
Grand Meadows
South Carolina
Forka
Great Meadows
Fort Duquésne
M. Jumonville
America
Jumonville
Coulon de Villiers
Montreal
France
Fort Necessity
Vii
Villiers
Chronic Stomach Disorder Cured by Tablets
A Wakeoleo Michigan man recalls relief from a chronic stomach ailment after a year of trying many medicines. He credits Chamberlain Tablets for restoring his health and notes prior remedies failed to help.
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Eoys J. MH. Beck
Wakeoleo, Mich
Youth 18 Years Old Wins PhD Degree at Cambridge
Norbert Welner son of a Harvard Slavic language professor will earn a PhD next June at age 18, youngest ever in Cambridge. He entered Tufts College at age 11 and recently completed the graduate school course. Subscribe for the State Leader.
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Cambridge
Make
Norbert Welner
Harvard
Schoo
Welner
Tufte College
Excuse Me Tonight at Capitol Avenue Theatre
Henry W. Savage presents Rupert Hughes comedy farce Excuse Me on March 8 at Capitol Avenue theatre. Play set on a Pullman train to the Pacific coast features a divorce seeker, engaged couple, minister and wife, Englishman and other travelers in a human, humorous drama. Cast highlights include Willis P. Sweatnam and Sidney Grenstreet with a refurbished New York and Chicago run behind it.
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Henry W. Savage
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Rupert Hughes
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Reno
China
Gaiety Theatre
New York
Wey Herbert
Wm. V. Strinz
Hollis
Robert Frazer
Clas
Belle
Leo Cooper
T. P. Louch
Wm. Waimwight
Robert K.rah, Jr
Reevil Greenwood
Lalive & Well
Ethel Weir
Rita Oa
Gray
Winifred Lee
Capitol Avenue
Bhenry Savage
6 Theatre
Si Baker
W P, Sweatnam
Clark of Arkansas elected president pro tempore
Washington March 7 Democrats of the senate chose Senator James P. Clark of Arkansas for president pro tempore over Senator Augustus C. Bacon of Georgia by 27 to 14. The caucus decision is considered an election in the senate and carries immediate significance.
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Washington
Democrats
Senate
James P. Clark
Arkansas
Augustus C. Bacon
Georgia
Bacon
Wilson Accused of Aiding 10 Conspirators in Mexico
Reports from Mexico allege United States Ambassador Wilson backed Felix Diaz and co conspirators, steering policy against Madero. Claims include coordinating with Huerta, relaying plots, and pressuring recognition of the new regime. Details cite diplomat’s influence but no direct State Department orders.
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Washington
Madero
United States
Wilson
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Huerta
Blanquet
Palaos
Felly
Diaz
Thiten
Maderos
Pino Suarez
Americana
State Department
Taft
Mexico City
Pankhurst Suppressed as London Press Tightens Grasp
Fragmentary report notes a new government clamping down on press dispatches and communications including cable and mail. Mentions Silvia Pankhurst as a problem the police have yet to resolve in London.
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Silvia Pankhurst
London Police
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Waublogton
Boane
Clark OF
Wyoming
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J. F. Milligan
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. T. Hale
W. 17Th St
McInerny & Conway
Neal Estate
S. Ooi
Tath St
Carey
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