The Colonial Rush for Tax Power in 1764 March
The article recounts Grenville's 1764 plan to tax the American colonies and strengthen revenue services, arguing Parliament aimed to tax colonists for the national treasury. It recalls earlier Massachusetts resistance and Virginia perspectives on colonial independence and taxation without representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pariament
America
Revenue Service
George Grenville
Virginia
Iuil
Massachusetts
Robert
Keith
Alexander Spotawooed
William Byrd
New England
Andrew Hournaby
Greenwich
Firenville
Court of Exchequer
Fgb
James Otis
Royal Commission
Monjesty
Court of Admiralty
Otis
Grenville
Sean
General Court
House of Burgesses
Indentured Trade Defiance in Colonial America
The article describes colonial resistance to British trade laws, noting widespread smuggling and illegal trade. It cites Boston, New York, Charleston, and other ports where privateers and merchants evaded duties, the easing of enforcement, and the Board of Trade efforts to levy taxes and issue search warrants despite strong local opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New Hingland
Byrd
Frances
Spain
Canary Isles
Spanish West Indies
Boston
Balem
Charleston
New York
Porte
Haston
Acta of Trade
Grenville
Board of Trade
New England
West Indies
Rowton
Starth
Obnoxious Stamp Act debate and Patrick Henry rise in Virginia
The piece outlines the 1765 Stamp Act crisis, Virginians protesting taxation without representation, and the bold emergence of Patrick Henry as a driving leader. It contrasts colonial resolve with Grenville's policy and notes Washington’s quiet alignment with Virginia’s cause.
Privileged Grandchildren of Napoleon Society Active in Bay Area
In San Francisco on March 13 the Crittenden Memorial Society pursued a reputed Napoleon Bonaparte grandson in Los Angeles while other descendants of John Gordon a San Francisco jeweler claimed as Napoleon's son appeared around San Francisco Bay. The agitation over moving a body from an old cemetery led to the discovery of Gordon's highlighted grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Crittenden Memorial Society of
Waa
Napoleon Lonaparte
Los Angeles
San
Colds Headache Relief Promised by Bromide Laxative
A garbled note mentions bromide quinine and a laxative marketed to remove the cause of colds and headache. References a signature BR. W GROVE and a unclear name, with limited readable details about the product or company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W
Grove
She
Secretary of War First to Be Vaccinated
Secretary Garrison was the first to receive the smallpox vaccination today under a general order for inoculation of all War Department employees in Washington. About 1,000 people are affected. workers must submit to vaccination, prove successful inoculation within five years, or take vacations until danger passes.
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Patrick Henry
Livy
Horace
Hanover
Bern
London
Hanover Court House
Washington
Henry
Commonwealth
Virginia
Garrison
War Department
Stop Neglecting Your Stomach Indigestion Cure Ad
A Victorian style advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion. It claims the tablet digests food quickly, restores gastric juice function, and prevents stomach decline. The copy urges daily use after meals and asserts broad drugstore availability and endorsement.
Spring Workout Begins for Champion City Team Terrors
Manager Craig Lewis fields a strong youth squad aiming at the 1913 city championship. Key pitchers Webb Doody Cole. catchers Stevens Lebhart. infielders Lebhart Bell Lewis. outfielders Hendershot and others. First game in early April. uniform order placed with McMillan & Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Lewis
Lewis
Webb
Doody
Cole
Chuck” Stevens
Bird's Rounders
Fred Lebhart
Art Lebhart
Frank Bell
Jam
Hendershot
Hanesworth
Krosse
Laughlin
Cook
Leihart
Bell
Stevens
Christy Mathewsons
McMillan & Phépherd
Clothiers
Tla
Travii
Patsy Kline Draws With Young Pittscoth in New York
Paty Kline and Young Driscoll fought to a draw in a slashing seven round bout before the Irving Athletic Club in Brooklyn last night. Both fighters finished strong and in good condition. Harry Donohus of Pekry Illinois defeated Jimmy Jarvis in the final round at Brown's Odio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paty Kline
Young Driscoll
Irving Athletic Club
Irooklyn
Harry Donohus
Pekry
Ill
Jimmy Jarvis
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Dr. Pierce
Redfast
Dr. Ree
Stuart
Patsy Kline
Young
Pittscoth
Ayer
A. T. Hale
McInerny & Conway Fire
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Euployeen' Polabiliy Insurance
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