Monroe the last of the Virginians and his enduring work
The article chronicles James Monroe's 49 years in public service from 1776 through 1825, highlighting his plain character, varied roles in government, and ascent from a boy at William and Mary to the presidency. It notes his diplomacy in Paris, the Louisiana Purchase prelude to the Monroe Doctrine, and his era of good feelings amid factional strife. It also recalls his personal life, court intrigues, and death on July 4, 1831.
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Otier
John Quincy Adams
James Monroe
Willam and Mary’s College
Monroe
White House
Washington
Continental Congress
National Senate
Virginia
France
England
Spain
Dustrious
Paris
Itobespierre
Mount Vernon
Elizabeth Kortright
New York
Mme. Campan
Hortense Beauharnais
Josephine
Mrastmati
Napoleon
Eliza Monroe
Holland
Napoleon Tit
New Hampshire
John Quinney Adams
William H. Crawford
John C. Calhoun
Wlliam Wirt
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Jim Monroe
New York City
Onroe Administration Remembered For Peaceful Victories
The era described as serene and pivotal spans eight years marked by enduring peace achievements. Notably the United States and England pledged lifelong disarmament on the Great Lakes through a simple exchange of notes, highlighting diplomatic triumphs over potential conflict.
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Onroe
United States
England
Ereat
Recall Days of Splendor in Mogul Palaces
Eleanor Maddock in Asia Magazine evocatively recalls ancient Mogul splendour from Delhi to Agra. The piece describes the grand halls, jade inlays, Shah Jahan's Peacock throne, and the opulent throne room where justice was dispensed, now faded yet haunting under Indian sun.
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India
Delhi
Agra
Eleanor Maddock
Asia Magazine
Putting Reptiles to Sleep Demonstrates Alligator Trick
A Southern dealer in alligators allegedly lulls reptiles to sleep by slow stroking of their undersides while restrained on their backs. Popular Mechanics Magazine notes skeptics question whether this quieting is true unconsciousness or merely temporary calm.
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Popular Mechanics
Maryland Proclamation on constitutional pay amendments 1920
Proclamation from the January 1920 Maryland General Assembly proposes an amendment to Section 15 of Article III regulating General Assembly member pay and to Section 37 of Article IV regulating clerks of courts pay. The proposal to be voted at the next general election with For and Against ballots and approved April 9, 1920. The act sets session length, per diem, mileage, and presiding officer compensation, with submission to voters per Article XIV.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
General Assembly
Judiciary Department
State of Maryland
State of Marylind
State of
Maryland Constitutional Amendment On Judiciary Clerks Proposal
Governor Ritchie proclaims that Chapters 319 and 565 of the 1920 Maryland Acts be published in two newspapers per county and three in Baltimore City, including a German language edition, and that the proposed constitutional amendments be submitted to voters on November 1, 1920. The measure would amend Section 37 of Article 4 to create elected clerks in Baltimore City courts with six year terms and fixed salaries, and to allow vacancies to be filled by the Supreme Bench pending the next election.
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Judiciary Department
General Assembly
Waryland
Marvyland
Baltimore City
Supreme Bench
Gald
Maryland
General Assembly of
Baltimore
Tnd
In Force at Once Life Policy Leads to Tragic Death
Capt Harry Banks of Salisbury Maryland bought a 35000 policy May 17. He died June 18 after a railroad wreck wrecked his schooner Zora and Annie. The ad promotes the policy as providing immediate in force benefits despite delay in payment and notes a potential $500 annual income if insane.
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Harry Banks
Salisbury
Zora
Annie
Baltimore City
Banks
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Denton Journal
Howard Marlvin
Brent H Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
James Morgan
Copsright
Westmoreland County
William and Mary
Congress
Legislature
Senate
Diplomatic Service
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe
I. Albert C. Ritchin
Harry Hall
Bethlehem
Uston
Hosea
Darcy Brinsfield
D’arcy Brinsfield
Cambridge, Maryland
Sun Life Assurance Company
Auto Montes Oy Eisher & Roe
America
Oe Sia
Paige
Paice
Paige Engineers
Paige Mechanics
Bullock’s
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Staryland
Annapolis
Acuest
C. Ritchie
Phutty B. Perlman
Secretary
BR. IR
Clougel
Queen Anne, MD
Hillsboro
Nisi
S. Winifred Wilson
Howard E. Wilson
Et al
Caroline County
Equity
Fred RB. Owens
Lawrence B. Towers
the, Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
H. C. Fisher
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton Auto Company
P. R. Fisher
Prop
Denton
Green Point
Suits For Hire
Seward
Jean M. Spence
Main St
J. W. Field
H. Everngam
Denton, Md
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry
Claiborne
T. Co. B. Howard
WAT Papicr
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Balto. St
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