Washington and the dawn of American westward drift
The narrative chronicles George Washington from his youth as a surveyor to leadership in frontier conflicts. It describes French and British rivalry over the Ohio Valley, the Ohio Company’s Western road, Dinwiddie’s mission, and Washington’s risky 1753 expedition, framing his rise as pivotal in shaping the United States and its western expansion.
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New World
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Canada
Ohio
England
New Orleans
Indiana
Gist
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Ohio Company
Will's Creek
Ohio Companyi Was Under the Special Protection of Virginia, Governor Dinwiddie
Dinwitie
Geo. Wanington
Fort Pitt
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Venates
Port de Feat
Lake Erie
Pierre
Hall King
Headley
Lakes
Mississippi
Frontine
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Braddock
Ohis
Sir William Pitt
Quebec
General Wolfe
Niagara
Major Rogers
Upper Lakes
Detroit
Saya
Mr. Bancroft
Michigan
Great Britain
Major Re
Maumee
Sandusky City
Huron River
White Woman's River
Beaveratown
Pitt
Paris
Missesppi River
Paria
William Johnson
Kentucky
George Woulton
Kanawha
Cuyahoga County
Big Miami
Fort Jonandet
Erie County
Washington Letter on Politics and Tariff Lobbying
A Washington Letter discusses party fortunes, Blain, and Belva Lockwood amid 1887 political chatter. It notes rumored tariff schemes, possible tariff reform, and Canadian fisheries talks. It mentions Speaker Carlisle visiting with President Cleveland, and doctors’ congress shaping Washington’s future.
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New York
Lince
Blaiie Bow
Wales
Baller
Hinwell
Wen
St. John
Belva Lockwooed
Washington
Cleveland
Sherman
Carlisle
Oak View
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Milla
Committee On
Ways and
Congress
Cretary Bayard
United States
England
Cenbey
Acre
Schallenay
M. Howells
Griffe
Another Farmer Fleeced by Traveling Rod Shark
A Hoaglin township farmer, William Sands, was duped by a traveling salesman selling lightning rods at four cents per foot. Sands signed a receipt later revealed as a note for 275 dollars, and the swindler left town. The paper warns farmers to avoid strangers and to deal only with reputable local dealers.
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William Sands
Hoaglin Township
Sands
van Wert
Wale
Remarkable recovery of a Paris Texas man after consumption
Excitement in Paris Texas follows the remarkable recovery of J E Corley who was too helpless to turn. He credits Dr J Ing’s New Life Pills for relief and credits gaining thirty pounds in flesh after using the medicine. Large bottles priced at $1.
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Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Foraker and Hoadly Legislatures Compared in Cost
An 1834 Democratic administration and an 1886 87 Republican Foraker era are contrasted over their cost to the treasury. The piece cites official figures showing salary, mileage, clerks, and contingency expenses, noting Foraker spent about thirty thousand dollars more than Hoadly. It praises the Republican critique and warns against sectional politics while urging unity and peace.
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Hosdly
Foraker Legislature
Anaree
Am. Baleries
Milt Panare
Rmantatarme
Xeon
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The
York Herald
Republican Party
Aame
Anton
Beas
Hermans
Blaines
Herald
Iblican Party
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