Treasure Trove of Philadelphia Independence Hall Documents Found
Workmen uncover a trove of papers from 1775 to 1853 at Independence Hall, detailing Wharton’s 1814 anti tippling and gambling campaigns, a 1816 watch tax, and calls to fix city pavements. The discovery includes a mid century police flyer near the old rogues gallery and references to notable New York figures.
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Independence
Philadelphia
Robert
Wharton
Select Council
Tippling House
Rogues
New York
Renegade priest John Horne Tooke cited in obituary note
The Chicago Journal recalls John Horne Tooke born June 25, 1786 as a critic of Britain’s war with the colonies. He faced fines and imprisonment, yet reforms he endorsed in the House of Commons years after his death are seen as vindicating his advocacy for free trade and tolerance.
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van John Horne Tooke
Purley
John Horne Tooke
Tooke
England
House of Commons
Chicago
Journal
Dome of the Rock History Highlighted by Zanzibar Gazette
The Zanzibar Gazette notes an upcoming publication on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. It stresses the site as Islam’s third holiest sanctuary, once Kibla, and linked to David in repentance, Mohammed's ascent, and the Last Judgment. Notable figures Omar Aldermalek Saladin Suleiman are associated with the rock.
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Rock of Jerusalem
David
Solomon
Mohammed
Mecca
Omar
Aldermalek
Saladin
Suleiman
Zanzibar
Wireless Triumph Across Mountains Reported at High River
The article notes a lone Canadian wireless link between the High River Alberta air station and stations across the range. It describes several government reports sent across peaks, and predicts regular service with better receivers and more power at High River.
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Grey
Victoria
High River
Alberta
Vancouver
May Use of Volcano Probed for Hawaiian Power
Three expeditions from the United States have been sent to Kilauea, the volcanic crater of Hawaii, to assess tapping the earth’s interior for heat to generate electricity for the Hawaiian islands. The plan contemplates boring at safe ground some distance from the crater to convert subterranean heat into power.
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Kilauea
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Popular Mechanics
Up Valueless Trees and Fuel Value of Wood
The passage discusses cutting down detrimental trees due to their low fuel value for heating. It notes variation in fuel value among woods such as cottonwood box elder and soft maple being lighter, versus hard woods like oak ash and hickory.
British Delegation Backs US Naval Limitation Plan
Washington report notes spokesmen from Britain France Italy and Japan echo American proposals for naval armament limits in spirit and principle. Balfour Karl. statements suggest possible modifications to submarines and tonnage while affirming main structure and aim to prevent future large naval wars.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Hughes
Mn Hughes
Britain
Arthur Balfour
Admiral
Kato
Schanver
Briand
Balfour
Surgeon Sir Andrew McPhail Shot at Home in Montreal
Eminent McGill professor Sir Andrew McPhail was shot in the shoulder at his Montreal home by Louis Oguinik who then died by suicide. McPhail, editor of the University Magazine and Montreal Medical Journal, was quickly taken to a hospital with a non fatal wound after an earlier argument sparked the gunfire.
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Montreal
Andrew _ McPhail
McGill University
Louis Oguinik
Andrew
McGill
University Magazine
Montreal Medical Journal
Oguinik
Sir Andrew
Mining Industry Plans Discussed in Washington Meeting
A Washington gathering of a committee appointed by the American Mining Congress and Secretary Hoover discussed cooperation of the department of commerce to develop the U S mining industry. Over two hours were spent on potential developments with subcommittees named to prepare concrete plans for department cooperation.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
American Mining Congress
Hoover
Garment Makers Picket Shops in New York Strike
Picketing of 3000 garment shops by striking workers began in New York with union issued cards warning against arguments or disturbances. Manufacturers say over 40 percent of workers stayed at work, while union leaders claim the strike started with near universal support. Rebel and government clash reported in Madras near Kanara mosque with one guerka officer and 12 soldiers wounded.
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New York
Madras
India
Cal‘cutta
Kanara
Vayaka
Earthquake Felt in Bakersfield at 6 25 Tuesday
A slight earthquake was felt in Bakersfield at 6 25 a m Tuesday, according to a report received by the United States Weather Bureau from its Bakersfield observer.
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San Francisco
Bakersfield
United States’ Weather Bureau
Observar
Montana district court summons in foreclosure action
The District Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District in Montana issues a summons in a foreclosure and promissory note action against Fred Rinkenburger Jennie M Rinkenburger State Bank of Dutton O T Wiprud and The St Anthony and Dakota Elevator Company The notice demands an answer within twenty days of service and warns of default judgment The mortgage was executed November 14 1919 and recorded February 24 1920 in Chouteau County for the property described by the mortgage with related liens taxes costs and fees included
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Nineteenth Judicial District
State of Montana
Teton
Capital , Trust and Savings , “Bank
Fréd Rinkenburger
Jennie
M. S Rinkenburger
State
Bank
of _Dutton
Banking ‘Corporation
O.T., Wiprud
St. Anthony and Dakota ‘Elevator Company
Fred Rinkenburger
Jennie M. Rinkenburger
Chouteau
Montana
Murch&wearthner
Great Falls
Teton County Funding Bonds Sale Notice 1921
The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana will sell funding bonds not exceeding 15000 dollars on December 2 1921 at 2 PM at the County Commissioners office in the Court House Choteau. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable semiannually dated December 1 1921 mature December 1 1936 with option to redeem earlier. Minimum bid par value. exchange possible. bids require 500 cash deposit.
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Teton
Isounty
Cette
State OF Monta
Board of ‘County
Veton
Monsana
Auithe
Teton County
Montana
Court ‘House
Chateau
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County
Apy
Teton’ County
Free High School
State Board of Land Commissioners
Choteau
Charles P. Crane
County
W.” H. Webb
Notice to Stockholders Golden Red Creamery Co Meeting
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting of the Golden Red Creamery Co held at the office of J R Gleason in Chateau Montana on Monday November 28 at two o’clock pm for electing officers and any other business. Allan Gamble secretary.
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Golden Red Creamery Co
J. R. Gleason
Chateau
Montana
Allan Gamble
How Not to Take Cold
Some people suffer frequent colds while others rarely catch them. The latter practice self care with daily warm room showers or cold sponge baths, avoid overheated rooms, and sleep with a window open or partly open.
First Indication of a Cold Prompt Use of Chamberlain Remedy
The passage advises avoiding excess heat and wet feet, then at first signs of a cold taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without delay to quickly end the trouble. It reflects a household remedy approach common in the period.
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Chamberlain
Dogs without 1921 license to be taken and impounded
City marshal Chas. Justice announces that all dogs lacking a 1921 license will be captured and impounded.
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Chas. Justice
A Timely Suggestion on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The season urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for early cold signs. It claims prompt, satisfactory results when used at first indication and notes it is safe for children without opium or harmful drugs.
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Chamberlain
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