Martin Van Buren Pioneer Politician and President
The article portrays Martin Van Buren as the first machine politician in the White House, noting his Dutch roots, early start in law, and rapid rise to power. It highlights his role in the Albany Regency, his campaign innovations, and the economic turmoil of his era including the 1837 crash and push for the sub treas ury system, ending with his retirement at Lindenwold and death during the Civil War era.
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Artin van Boren
Roosevelt
United Kingdom
van Buren
Rip van Winkle
The
Hudson
Jackson
Lincoln
Hais
Pru
State Senate
United States
Albany
New York
White House
Gumshoes
Tan van Buren
Webster
Heing
Senate
Lise’ Ft
Martin van Buren
United States Bank
Treasuries
Buren
Washington
New England
Abbott Lawrence
Boston
Congress
Uncle Sam
Tiis Meaney
Sub
Federal Reserve
Florida
Texas
Palen
Van
Lindenwold
Ontario
Kinderhook
Peculiar Umbrella Worn by The Bishop of Heathen Pride
In a World Outlook piece, The Bishop, a striking African figure, travels with missionaries and carries a crafted umbrella from Omonkey Skin with a brass ring. He displays pride in his heathen status and a deft repartee, towering over companions and guiding expeditions while the umbrella serves as a notable emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Vavad
Troll
Hartzell
Isous
Tom Lawser
Jin
Rata
Simme
Prince Albert
Velocity of Light Reobserved Over Long Distance
A historical note reports renewed measurements of light speed using a long baseline setup. Observations involved a reflective path spanning seven miles, yielding a precise velocity figure and highlighting measurement challenges across extended distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhein
Red Cross Insular and Overseas Division in World War Effort
The American Red Cross insular and overseas division, largely the Fourteenth Division, included U S citizens abroad from many regions and territories. In 1919 the group raised funds and sent materials and volunteers to aid disaster and disease relief, while establishing service clubs in foreign ports for sailors and aiding Americans overseas.
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Americai Red Cross
Staes
Saripes
Voreia
Philopipbes
Guan
Tslando
Yap
Anemostus Ino Tarpines Fatensels Jaya Sar Pa Foiovne
Doruinigan Republic
Fieunder
Vingland
Trance Gaia
Cuiatennuita
Haiti
Dawan
Hondures
Jigean
Manchinia
Netherands
Nickraga
Pateday
Peru
Prippeimeess
Portaduce
Siberia
Spain
Sweden
Switzenland
Syra
Pinhkey
Cricuay
Verenel
Hinds
Hindster
Divistem
Red Cross Aids Disabled Veterans and Mental Health Care
The Red Cross runs a broad program aiding disabled veterans in care, rehabilitation, and home services. Workers assist in hospitals, mental health cases, and provide telephone services, transportation, and social support to veterans and their families across the United States.
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Iass Ds
Uandbed
Varbolt
Iaspinds
Tass
Wanerab
Ubes
Dradintinais
Patharps
Tits Eerny
Red Cross
Visuaig
Bareaiwaf War Sask Insurance Thodheedad
Ree Cross
Tremir
Inp
Ald
Eollege
Stimpees
Chas
Mineri Wan
Eel Cross Institute
Baltimore
Anierrestins
Cradle of the eel traced across seas and rivers
A historic account explains how eels travel from the Sargasso Sea to inland waters. They spawn in the sea, drift with currents, climb rivers and ditches, and return decades later to their birth ponds to breed before dying. The cycle spans generations and continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileh
Feondon
Dias
Sargisso Sea
Maryland Proclamation Orders Publication of Constitutional Amendments
Governor Albert C. Ritchie directs publication of the full text of Acts chapters 319 and 565 in multiple Maryland newspapers before the November 2, 1920 general election. The proclamation specifies distribution in counties and Baltimore city papers, including one German language edition, with weekly issues for three months. Dated July 23, 1920, Annapolis, sealed by the Great Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
General Assembly of
Baltimore
General Assembly
Maryland Proposes Amendments to Legislative and Judiciary Pay
The January 1920 Maryland General Assembly proposes amendments to the state constitution. One measure would set legislative pay and session limits, another would create a clerk system for courts with fixed salaries and terms, both to be voted on at the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
General Assembly
State of Mauryland
Cheris Laive Department
State of
Marland
Marsland
Congress
Lega
Judiciary Department
Leembly
Warland
Maraland
Bartinore
Supreme Bench
Baltimore City
Surprised Czar Delights John Randolph in Russia
American statesman John Randolph visited Russia and was presented to the czar. He refused etiquette instruction, then bowing deeply, he performed a chaotic court ritual. The czar engaged him in conversation, but Randolph left Russia within a month in discontent at perceived mistreatment.
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John Randolph
America
Virginia
Russia
John
Randolph
Handelph
Teau- Menee Chunber
Fie
Hee
Evar
Randeliph
Randdolph
Flussin
Slugs as Allies in Gardens and Fields
The article notes that while many fear venomous snakes in tropical regions, the slug is a greater pest enemy to bugs and slugs themselves. Slugs help control garden pests like mice and shrews, yet are often persecuted despite their useful role.
Black Hole of Calcutta confinement described
A historic incident recounts the 1750 Calcutta dungeon night known as the Black Hole of Calcutta. English captives were confined in an 18 by 10 foot room with two blocked windows, with 150 confined and only 23 surviving the night of horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Straj-ud-Daula
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Denton
Melvin the Joasgen
Melvin & Juonson
James Morgan
N. Y
Angelina van Buren
Preleley
Ewspaperrn Platye
Amerigans Abauay I Bell Crass War
Atlantic
Wisside
Wide Ocean
the Universal Shopping Center
Kohn & Co
Cuba
Canal Zone
Canada
China
Japan
Best Store
Hochschild,kohn & Co
Howard and Lexington Sts
State of Maryland
Annapolis
C. Ritchie
Purtup B. Perlman
Ot Araryland
Parker’s New Theatre
Harold Bell Wright
Czar
Black Hole
AurTe Monies
Eisher & Roe
ASTE
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nutyle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Cashler
Paint and Varnish Headquarters
Smith & Walls
Denton, Md
Pura
Suits For Hire
Seward
Jean M. Spence
Main St
Reeos
Bath
J. W. Meld
Remington Typewriter
John Slaughter
Postoffice
Thomas & Messer Co
Balto
dewsparpernabHly
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry
Claiborne
T. C. B. Howard
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