Historic Harrison home sold to preserve Indiana memory
The Vincennes house once erected by Gen. William Henry Harrison and linked to Tecumseh’s 1804 conference has sold for 2000 dollars. It housed Harrison’s birth and the famous clash with Tecumseh. The new owner plans repairs to restore the abode as a national historical memento.
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William Henry Harrison
Vincennes
Ind
B. 8. Shepard
Gen. Harrison
John Scott Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
William H. Harrison
Tecumseh
Old Home of William Henry Harrison at Vincennes
The 1804 structure known as Harri son’s residence served as a territorial White House and fort. It housed officials and muskets ready for Tecumseh’s 1809 approach, while drawing visitors like Jefferson and Perry. The woodwork and hand crafted details mark its enduring, fireproof design near the Wabash River.
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Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana Territory
Harrison
Thomas Jefferson
Commodore Perry
John Scott Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
William Henry Harrison
Vincennes
White House
Tecumseh
Tippecanoe
Wabash
Historic Spot Where John Bull Departed Washington
A 1776 report notes the ministerial army evacuated Boston on Sunday the 17th, about 9 in the morning, with the United Colonies in actual possession. The writer congratulates Congress and suggests a planned defensive buildup precipitated the retreat.
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John Bull
George Washington
Boston
United Colonies
Congress
Dorchester Height monument plan approved by Boston council
Boston officials approve Peabody and Stearns plan for a Dorchester Heights monument marking Washington's vantage point at Nook Hill. The design features a colonial brick tower with fountain and memorial tablet, trimmed in Indiana stone or white terra cotta, reaching about 75 feet to the base of the steeple. The initial appropriation stood at 25,000 dollars.
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Dorchester
Boston Neck
Nook’s Hill
George Washington
Congress
Boston
Peabody & Stearns
Washington
Lady Louise Tighe Survivor of Waterloo Ball
Lady Louise Tighe recalls the Duke of Richmonds ball on the eve of the Waterloo battle. She was a child present at the event and remembers the scene described in Byronic verse.
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Waterloo
Louise Tighe
Duke of Richmond
Byrows
Childe Harold
Humor of the Week in Early 20th Century Punchlines
A compact gag collection from multiple papers shows witty exchanges about ice cream, Arctic explorers, and engagements. It features a Detroit Free Press joke about Mrs Hopkins and ice cream, a Chicago Record quip on the north pole, a Chicago Post line about a blue dressed girl and an announced engagement, and Stray Stories humor with a Bobby and uncle exchange.
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North Pole
Chicago
Charlie
Blue
White
Chicago Post
Various Humorous Bits From 19th Century Papers
A collage of jokes and short items from newspapers including quips about physicians, fashioning garden blooms, suitors, finance, and city life. Characters like Pinkle Hollyhock and Miss Poppy appear with light remarks on marriage, wealth, and manners, reflecting social mores with wit and rural and urban contrasts.
Mystery Person Tries Jewelry Store Break-In at Night
A man asks an officer about buying a watch after attempting a burglary at a jewelry shop. The exchange reveals intent and leads toward a watch-house as the officer escorts him away.
Counterfeit Ring Crushed as Secret Service Seizes Bogus Bills
The Secret Service uncovers another band of counterfeiters and seizes a quantity of expertly made counterfeit currency. The article notes forgeries targeted valued goods, including Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, claimed to be unmatched for indigestion and related disorders.
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Secret Service
Hostetter
Size of Families Across Europe by Country
The article lists average family sizes in Europe: France 8.08, Denmark 3.61, Hungary 8.70, Switzerland 8.90, Austria and Belgium 4.05, England 4.08, Germany 4.10, Sweden 4.12, Holland 4.22, Scotland 4.46, Italy 4.56, Spain 4.65, Russia 4.83, Ireland 5.20.
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Europe
France
Denmark
Hungary
Switzerland
Austria
Belgium
England
Germany
Sweden
Holland
Scotland
Italy
Spain
Russia
Ireland
Dewey Arrival Celebration Rail Fare Special
Nickel Plate Road offers one cent per mile round trip to military companies and bands in parties of 50 or more for the Admiral Dewey arrival celebration in New York City on Sept 20 80th. Tickets go on sale Sept 26 27 28 valid for return until Oct 2. Individuals pay a fare and a third for round trip with return by Oct 4. Inquiries to railroad agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Admiral Dewey
New York City
Loathie Case and Higgins argue over dog clothing damage
In a tossed conversation Loathie accuses Higgins of a dog tearing clothes. Higgins questions which dog and which tear is being discussed, stating he has forgotten which incident involved them.
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Higgins
Teura
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