Washington as a Man and Leader Through Local reminiscences
A speaker recalls how George Washington is remembered as a human, noble yet fallible figure. Anecdotes from S. P. Hill and others describe Washington’s politeness and aristocratic manners at receptions, a boy’s insistence that Washington is “just a common man,” and moments showing his prodigious strength and leadership.
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Iean
Washington
Tom Corwin
Corwin
P. Hill
General Washington
Washington’s death after river chase in 1799 era tale
An old account recounts a chase between Washington and a slave across a river in cold weather. The pursuer overexerted himself and fell ill with acute laryngitis, dying on Day 14, 1799, with a friend asserting Washington’s greatness despite imperfect memory.
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Washington
Transfers in Marshall County Bennington Toluca and surrounding areas
A series of property transfers in Marshall County and nearby towns includes James Duggan to John Breen in Santa Falstadd Toluca, Allie Odell to Edwin G Brereton with multiple lots in Lacon, and Richland Eliza centett to Eliza ae o 4 acres. Other transfers include Santa Fe Toluca lots 20 and 21, Hopewell parcels to Kane and Thompson interests, and numerous deeds in Evans Venona Richland and Steuben.
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Marshall County
James Duggan
John Breen
Santa Falstadd
Toluca
Allie Odell
Edwin G Brereton
Lacon
Ogee E Centett
Eliza Ae O
Sea
Richland
Rudolph W Summerfield
Albert G Summerfield
Bennington
Clara J Horner
John Gannon
S Spry
Santa Fe
Andrew Failor
John
Thompson
Hopewell
Tute Kane
Bridget Kane
Evane
Jerome Howe
Evans
John J Thompson
Stephen Appel
Roberts
W M Schick
Paul Helgoth
Henry
Andrew J Bishop
H Phillips
Laura A Sout
Edward G Becher
Henry Malone
Frederick Seibold
Nely
la Prairie
Wm Ong
O L. Turner
Anna Schultz Et al
Elizabeth Ann Graber
Echols
Ashburn
Obland
Lk J Hodge
Carmi Swartz
James H Antrim
TC Antrim
Belle Plain
Marcus Bonham
Putnam County Affairs and Transfers
Property transfers listed including Jacob Willis Henry Cassel Rosa Bast Jenny B Leech and Sarah A Leech with various parcels and amounts. Licenses to wed J L Downey Mina May Lunas Chas Belohe Minnie Wheeler noted. Administrations James H Seaton Samuel Henning and others. Naturalization declarations and final papers for several individuals.
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Jacob Willis
Henry Cassel
Chas W .Thomas
Hennepin
Rosa Bast
Lewis Happold
Jenny
Leech
Coleman
Sarah A Leech
T. M Bowman
Jos Yaoger
Mary
Condon
Wm Loewen
Slso
Vallaher
Geo M Paffer
Frac Part Ned
J L Downey
Mina May Lunas
Chas Belohe
Peoria
Minnie Wheeler
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited In Health Claims Ad
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine clearing bad blood and curing numerous ailments. Testimonies from Micnax L Bortz Pittsburg and others claim relief from kidney liver and hip problems, improved appetite and sleep after using the remedy.
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Hood
Idyis
Micnaxl Bortz
Denny Street
Pittsburg
Dussia
Ementon
Main Street
Auburn
Annie Rowrnn
Fourth St. Fair River
Mass
Otis sees three months to end war as forces shift
Magila March 6 Gen Otis forecasts quick war end within three months after Lawton arrives. He plans to shorten the Manila line to push a strong column toward Malolos. Admiral Dewey urges immediate attack and occupation. Otis will only accept unconditional surrender. He will not communicate with Aguinaldo except to treat as insurgent leader.
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Magiila
Otis
Lawton
Manila
Caloocan
Malolos
Dewey
Gen. Otis
Aguinaldo
Pensions Grow As War Claims Rise In Toledo
Thousands file Spanish War pensions with 8900 applications in hand yet only 45 certificates issued. Delays stem from missing discharge records. once data arrives, pensions will be granted rapidly. Also notes on miners law, Chamberlain remedies, and broomcorn trade in Illinois.
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War and Navy Departments
New Stars for Both Promoted in Navy and Army
The president sent nominated and the Senate confirmed Rear Admiral George Dewey as admiral of the navy under the 1699 act and Brig. Gen Elwell Otis to be major general by brevet for service in the Philippines. Secretary Long and Secretary Alger sent congratulations to Dewey and Otis on their promotions.
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Washington
Senate
George Dewey
Elwell
Philippine Islands
Long
Dewey
Sip
West Virginia Flooding Rears Desolation Across State
Parkersburg reports severe flood damage with the lower state under water. Charleston and other towns along the river suffer as high water encroaches on low ground near the edge, leaving extensive destruction and hardship.
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Parkersburg
W Va
West Virginia
Charleston
Dewey Raised Flag at Manila and Joint Naval Actions
Manila reports describe Admiral Dewey raising the flag on the Olympia and being saluted by forts, British and German ships, and American vessels. Other dispatches note rebel forces shelling Guadalupe, casualties among multiple American units, and reinforcements arriving for the Philippines. A separate item covers a Kansas arrest confession and a deadly cyclone in Tennessee.
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United States
Otis
Spain
Manila
Dewey
George Dewey
Narcissus
Kaigerin
Guadalupe
Third Artillery
William Wheeler
Louis Barrien
California Regiment
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Putnam County
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Alice Seaton
Samuel Henning
James Henning
Admr
James Larson
Ian P. John Anderson
Nels Johnson
Finsl
Peter Mahler
Sarsapath J
J.H. McLean
Powell, Henry
Philippines
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J Cheney
F J Cheney
A. W.gleacon
Cntry
Hall
F. J. Cheney
Loledo
Blall
Mines and Mining Committee
State Board of Mine Managers
Albany
Otto Shholz
Chamberlain
Powell
Illinois
Arcola
Thomas Lyons
Peck
Amsterdam
Forn Rature
Harper & Brothers
the Navy
Orig
War Department
Thst
Admiral Dewey
Emporis
Kan
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Enterprise
Capitol
Anke
Travanno
Maximo Gomez
Brooke
Roloff
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Lord Hirschell
Victoria, RT
Butte
Mont
Austin Bidwell
Chicago
George
Bank of England
Bidwells
Athens, Tenn
Madisonville
Monroe County
Jack Moser
Ed L. Norton
Republican
Panini
Standard Oil, CO
SCOTT
Scott & Bowne
New York
Ian
Diureren
PeEwordah
Fe Hammar Paint CO
St. Louis
Mar
Perry Handware CO
Lower
Edward Ie
Henry Yaeger
Frank Osbon
Alex. Doelzer
Baenati
Thompson & Son
Cavestmont
Eustis
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