March 1764 Parliamentary Tax Plan in America Sparks Resistance
The article recalls Grenville's 1764 plan to raise revenue in America with direct taxes, aiming to fund the national treasury. It notes colonial resistance, especially in Massachusetts and Virginia, and cites historical attitudes about taxation without representation. It mentions 18th century figures and observers who warned of strong colonial opposition to Parliament-imposed duties.
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Rome
Pariament
America
Revenue Service
George Grenville
Court of Exchequer
Fgb
James Otis
Royal Commission
Monjesty
Court of Admiralty
Otis
Grenville
Sean
General Court
Massachusetts
House of Burgesses
Virginia
Leas
Maesty
Great Britain
England
Indirect Trade Friction In Colonial America
Colonial leaders confront lingering navigation acts and illegal trade. Smuggling and privateering prosper from Boston to New York as George Grenville faces renewed enforcement measures. Widespread resistance to search warrants and customs crackdowns foreshadow tensions with Britain.
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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
The Obnoxious Stamp Act and Virginia Opposition
The article recounts Grenville's Stamp Act push of 1765 and Virginia's first vigorous response. It highlights Patrick Henry emerging as a leader, the Burgesses' fear and defiance, and the clash between colonial rights and parliamentary authority as tensions rise toward resistance.
Priv of Napoleon's Grandchildren in California
San Francisco readers report a surge of Napoleon Bonaparte descendants around the bay as the Crittenden Memorial Society investigates claims linked to John Gordon a late San Francisco jeweler said to be Napoleon's son It follows agitation over moving a grave in an old cemetery revealing Gordon's glowing tomb in the city.
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San Francisco
Crittenden Memorial Society of
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Napoleon Lonaparte
Los Angeles
San
Bromine Quinine Laxative BR. W Grove Note
A fragmented note mentions Bromo Quinine as a laxative remedy. References appear to point to a BR. W. Grove signature and a drug named Brominoquinine, with unclear context and garbled text.
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BR. W
Grove
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Secretary of War Vaccinated First in Smallpox Step
Washington march 12 secretary garrison led by example as the first to receive a smallpox vaccination under a general order for all war department employees in the state war and gang buildings. The order covers about 1000 workers who must vaccinate prove immunity within five years or take vacations to avoid contagion.
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Washington
Garrison
War Department
Stop Neglecting Your Stomach Indigestion remedy ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion by taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. It claims the tablets digest large amounts of food with one grain and promises relief from fullness bad breath sour taste and coated tongue.
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Stuart
Errors Begin Spring Workout In Champion Form
A 1913 season preview for the Terrors describes Manager Craig Lewis lining up a strong youth squad. Webb Doody Cole and Lebhart headline pitching and catching while Leihart Bell Stevens compete for infield and outfield spots. The team plans first workouts in April as fans anticipate a championship run subscription urged for The Staterade.
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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
Patsy Kline and Young Driscoll Fight to Draw in Brooklyn
In New York on March 1, Paty Kline and Young Driscoll battled to a drawing bout at the Irving Athletic Club in Brooklyn. Both men ended the match in good condition and fully fatigued. Earlier, Harry Donohus of Pekry Ill defeated Jimmy Jarvis in the final round at Brown's.
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New York
Paty Kline
Young Driscoll
Irving Athletic Club
Irooklyn
Harry Donohus
Pekry
Ill
Jimmy Jarvis
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