When Knight Hood Was in Flower Ad Sparked Theatre Shuffle
Bruce Edwards now Charlesy Diingham’s general manager broke into theatre business before Julia Marlowe era. William Raymond Sill, ahead of Stuart Robson, wired Edwards from Hartford Post ties. Sill’s Minneapolis ad copy proclaimed Julia Marlowe in Charles Mirr or’s romantic play. Edwards faced a purple and indignant reception when he arrived to find his rival had left for Omaha.
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Bruce Edwards
Charlesy Diingham
Julia”. Marlowe
William Raymond Sill
Stuart Robson
Henriette
Minneapolis
Hartford Post
Mr. Edwards
Du.uth
Dillsburys
Washburns
Edwards
Omaha
Story of Treason and Benedict Arnold Trials in 1780
An orderly book from George Washington’s headquarters covering September 26 to November 1, 1780, documents Benedict Arnold’s treason and Major Andre’s trial as a British spy. It notes Washington’s orders to execute Andre at five o’clock and discusses Arnold’s notoriety amid modern apologists in St John, North Carolina.
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George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Major Andre
New Hampshire Historical Society
Alexander Scammell
Washington
America
Andre
White
New York
United States
St. John
N.C
Relics of Interest Unearthed at West Point Camp Site
Relics from the Continental army camp at West Point reveal life in the old garrison. Buttons identify regiments while bone buttons and cutting tools hint at early button manufacture. Pencils formed from bullets and worn as neck charms are among finds. Arnold’s memory is tainted by local royalists recalling haughty methods and alleged fraud.
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West Point
The Day Chivalry Helped a Stranded Lady at a Subway Stile
An old man in worn clothes helps a nickel-less woman pass a subway turnstile, then is seen panhandling for nickels at Broadway corner. The scene contrasts hardship with quiet manners as a small act of courtesy ends with the man boarding the train.
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Mynformant
Lands In Cell with Book on Et quette
A prisoner remains in custody after a reported escape attempt as details about his exit plan surface. An arrest note links the inmate to a restricted item found in his cell and ongoing investigations continue.
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Etquette
Ambitious Grant Mitchell Seeks Modern Time Test
Grant Mitchell pursues a bold experiment inspired by a famous egg in a fan idea. He hopes a woman will listen closely to the ticking of a new ankle watch, signaling a curiosity about modern devices.
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Grant Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Man Marries Wife’s Ex-Mother In Law in Revenge
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports a marriage where a man weds the former wife’s mother in a bid to spite his mother-in-law. The piece questions the vindictive motive behind such extreme action.
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Cedar Rapids
Stars Arranged on the National Flag Forty-Eight States
The United States flag displays forty eight stars in a six by eight rectangle. Each star represents a state in admission order with rows listing Delaware to New Jersey then New Hampshire through Tennessee and continuing to New Mexico in the sixth row. The text ends noting National Republic.
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United States
American Union
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Massachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Stampshire
Virginia
New York
North
Carolina
Rhode Island
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Illinois
Alabama
Maine
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Florida
Texas
Wisconsin
California
Minnesota
Oregon
Kansas
West Virginia
Nevada
Nebraska
Colorado
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
National Republic
Glorious Fourth Reflections on Sacrifice and Heritage
In the light of sacrifices and heritage passed down, we celebrate a Glorious Fourth. The passage recalls courage, faith in the people, devotion to country, and a sacrificial spirit unmatched in history.
Liberty's Emblem Seagull Flags American Pride on Ship
A seagull perched atop the American flag on a San Francisco vessel symbolizes steadfast national pride. The photo caption praises the grand starry flag and its enduring defense of freedom and right, celebrating patriotism and unity.
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San Francisco
Divisions of Declaration Explain Three Part Structure
The text outlines how the Declaration of Independence divides into three parts. First the Colonists present their philosophy on justifying rebellion against despotic government. Then they list grievances against British rule in the colonies. Finally they declare themselves free and independent states.
Vision of Fathers and Fire Across a Young Nation
The poem recalls the July 4th legacy from 1776 to 1926 with images of pioneers marching west and ships sailing to Baltimore and Gloucester. It urges readers to honor the founders by embracing the fires of progress and defending liberty against tyranny as expressed by R. E. Alexander in Grit.
Boston Tea Party vessels gathered on harbor scene
Report notes three ships in Boston harbor during the Tea Party era: the Dartmouth commanded by Capt. James Hall, the Eleanor under Capt. James Bruce, and the brig Beaver led by Capt. Hezekial Coffin. The cargos were tea owned by the East India Company.
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Boston Harbor
Boston
Dartmouth
James Hall
Eleanor
James Bruce
Beaver
Hezekial Coffin
The
East India Company
Northwest Federated Indian Tribes selects queen
Miss Lilly B. Tully of the Luyallup tribe was chosen queen at the festival during the Northwest Federated Indian Tribes convention held in Everett Washington.
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Lilly B. Tully
Luyallup
Northwest Federated Indian Tribes
Everett
Wash
Mrs William B Hamilton Named Coast Area Congressional Candidate
A San Francisco society figure, Mrs William B Hamilton, selected by a five thousand woman committee to run for Congress in California's Fourth District, aiming to succeed Mrs Julius Kahn. She is an avowed dry and wife of the port collector.
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William B. Hamilton
San Francisco
Congress
California
Julius Kahn
Hamilton
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Congress of Therapeutics
Times Square
Block Island
Benedict
Arnold Matter
Hudson River
Canada
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McNaught Byndinate
Toa
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Inois
Rockford
Beloit
Wis
Liberty
Baltimore
Gloster
Huberty
R. E. Alexander
Seattle
Bertha K. Landes
National Navy Club
New York City
Red
W. B. Hamilton
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