Sesquicentennial vision for Liberty era exhibits
A historic piece looking ahead to the 1926 Sesqui Centennial celebration of American independence. It discusses a world exposition to showcase 50 years of progress since the Centennial, highlighting advances like the automobile, airplane, telephone, radio, and more. It notes support from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kansas, and the President for congressional action and foreign participation. The piece emphasizes international cooperation, peace over competition, and the enduring symbolism of the Liberty Bell in a global context.
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Rosewater Hiladelphia
John
Hancock
Seria Lis
George
Thoms Jefferson
E Maries
Uberty
Nationa
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kansas
Saue
Harding
Igrzet
Independence Hall
Independence Hall milestones from 1720 to 1876
A compact timeline tracing milestones at Independence Hall from 1720 assembly votes and land purchases to 1876 centennial celebration. Key events include ground breaking in 1732, occupancy in 1738, clock in 1769, Washington’s 1775 appointment, July 4 1776, federation articles in 1778, US Constitution framing in 1787, Lafayette’s 1824 reception, Lincoln lying in state in 1865 and the 1876 centennial.
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Assembly of Pennsylvania
Washington
United States
Lafayette
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Morris Worthily Honored by Philadelphia Statue
Brooklyn Eagle notes Morris worthily honored, citing his pivotal role in Revolutionary War funding, Continental Congress service, and signing of the Declaration of Independence. It recalls his later imprisonment for debts, his statue on Chestnut Street near Fifth in Philadelphia, and his wealth pledged to support the new government.
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Robert Morris
United States
Ita
Mygland
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Morria
Morrie
Continental Congress
Reelection of Gompers Heads A F of L Convention
President Samuel Gompers was reelected without opposition at the American Federation of Labor convention in Cincinnati. The forty-third annual session debated Russia recognitions amid Soviet opposition and set Portland Ore as 1928 convention site. Delegates named fraternal delegates to the British Trades Guild. Gompers urged unity against soviet influence.
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Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
Ion of Labor
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Gompers
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American Federation of Labor
Gompara de
Gompara De‘dlared
Kansas
Ptussia
Portland
Ore
Houston
Tex
William G. Halebeck
Kentucky State Federation
Dominiion Trade and Labor Congress
Canada
Benjamin Schlesinger
New York
Ladies Garment Workers Union
Howard J. McGivern
Plasterers’ Union
Galion Yeongrage
Rohipara
Soviet Russia
Hughes
Hoover
Two Men Die as Nitroglycerin Explodes in City Blast
In Wellaville on June 26 a shipment of nitroglycerin exploded in a street, killing two men instantly and injuring three others who escaped. Three houses were badly damaged. One victim is thought to be James Kane, a longtime resident of Jewett, Ohio.
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Yietluia 18
Junws Kane
Jewett, Oo
Wheat crop forecast exceeds expectations in Topeka report
Topeka Kansas June 26 Kunens Ip nv reports a wheat harvest expected to yield 117 215 000 bushels at 12 8 bushels per acre, an increase of 6 055 000 over May forecast according to the Jupe report.
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Topeka
Kan
More Homestead Land in Washington Declared Public
Interior department designated over 500000 acres of public lands in May for entry under the stock raising homestead law. Secretary Fell announced the action in Washington.
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Washington
Interior Department
Fell
Father blocks marriage over riches, daughter cites license
A terse exchange shows a father forbidding his daughter to marry a penniless suitor, who retorts that lack of money should not prevent a marriage license. The humorous exchange highlights social expectations about wealth and legal barriers.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offers Sample Bottle
An advertiser claims Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root eases kidney trouble and heartily endorses its use. A life insurance examiner notes many applicants are rejected due to undiagnosed kidney issues. Drug stores stock two bottle sizes mid and large with a sample offer sent to Kilmer Co. for readers of the paper.
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Kilmer
Stetanda
Objection to Show Pillows Delights a Grumbling Bachelor
A New York Sun fragment recalls a amiable bachelor returning from a weekend visit to find sleeping arrangements spoiled by oversized show pillows. He grouses that the pillow piles make sleep impossible, as a guest room lacks proper cushions, leaving him uneasy and awake.
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New York Sun
Girl Wing Oxford Honore Miss Jessie Fleming
Miss Jessie Fleming receives an Oxford honor alongside peers who became leaders, including Lord Bryce and the late Professor Uicey. The note speaks on kindness being worthwhile despite effort and trouble for able people.
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Oxford
Jessie H. Fleming
Oxford University
Lord Bryce
Professue Uicey
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Brooklyn Eagle
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Western Canada
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Jefferson Ave
Detroit
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