James Monroe the Last of the Virginians in Public Service
A features-style profile recounts James Monroe born in Westmoreland County Virginia in 1758 1776 William and Mary graduate served in the Continental Army and Virginia legislature later held posts as minister to France England and Spain secretary of state and president from 1817 to 1825 The piece emphasizes his modest manners plain dress and steady character noting pivotal acts like the Monroe Doctrine and the era of good feelings while detailing diplomatic setbacks and personal tribulations culminating in his retirement and death in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
Westmon County
Senate
France
Virginia
John Quincey Adams
Hone
Wiliam and Mary's College
Monroe
White House
Washington
Continental Congress
National Senate
England
Spain
Parla
Robexpierre
Brance
Worth
Mount Vernon
Nitneels
Paris
Jefferson
Louisiaan
Madieeu
Congress
Hitnaheth Kortright
New York
Mme, Campan
Hortenee Beauharnais
Josephine
Malmaiton
Paria
Kites Monroe
Helland
Napoleon HT
Onrod
Penes
United States
Great Lakes
Florida
Louisiana Purchase
New World
John Quincy Adama
Wiliam H. Crawford
John ©. Calhoun
William Wirt
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Jim Monroe
New York City
Massacre of Indians at Amritsar prompts British atrocity charge
A British deputy faced a mass gathering of natives seeking release of two leaders when troops opened fire in Amritsar Punjab. The inquiry cites Gen. Dyer admitting firing for about ten minutes with 1050 rounds, stating aims to disperse the crowd while many were killed at the gates and as people fled. The incident follows protests against sedition laws and a nationwide wave of resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mritigh
India
Coen Misaloner
Masacre
Indiana
Amritar
Punjab
Bielag Yh Congress
Kitchien
Satyapal
Pativen
Mitta
Waters
Dyer
Vitor
Sion
Fire Wheel gambling hall to become charity hospital in Shanghai
Shanghai reports that the Fire Wheel, a famed and costly gambling house on North Honan Road in Chinese territory, is slated for conversion into a charity hospital. The landmark, once among the region’s largest gambling venues, is undergoing this change amid local scrutiny and reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Inter Charity
Far East
Nerth Honap Road
Polygamy Decline Tied to Education in Mindanao Sulu
Frank W. Carpenter retiring Mindanao Sulu governor notes new territorial law and treaty with the sultan of Sulu. Polygamy is expected to wane as Christianity and monogamy spread among the sultan's people, with gradual abandonment of plural marriages projected within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. L
Philippine Islands
Frank W. Carpenter
Department of
Mindanao and
Sulu
Carpenter
Eer
United States
Teir
Nose artist with new tip aims to replace lost nose
Ailing man seeks nose artistry by Professor Schlosser after learning of a successful transplant of a forehead skin and muscle tip to a missing proboscis end. The patent nose can move in all directions including up, down, right, left, and raise it with effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Schlosser
Maori and Hawaiian line traced as same stock claim
Honolulu reports officials of the Church of Latter Day Saints claim Maori of New Zealand and Hawaiians share same stock with Polynesian roots. A genealogical study cited by church leaders links Duncan family lines to Hema, suggesting descent connections across Oceanic peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
New Zeand
Church of Latter Jey Gein
Havahan Islands
New Kealand
William, Denean
Mawr Derry
Osanevirke
New Zealand
James N. Lambert
New Hegland Cilessen
Mormon Church
E. Wesley Smith
Honolua
Faith
Duncan
Dunesn
Bmma
K. Lewla
Winnan Iver
Hawaii
Tury
Hema
Dame
Uliebt
Aiferenews
Ana Prewundanke
Hawa
Tahith
Mao
New Ren Fend
War on Cats in New York Approaches Citywide Fight
New York plan targets thousands of stray cats left ownerless by summer absences. Health department teams up with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to curb rats on incoming ships as a plague preventive. Fumigation with cyanide gas is described as part of this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Health
Authent Crummdely Society For
Department
Baptismal Confusion Sparks Street Theatre Encounter
A chaotic scene unfolds as a man nicknamed the harkman seeks baptism from Dr. Brown after a heated exchange. The evangelist forcefully baptizes him in a dreamlike sequence, leaving the man frustrated he was meant to be saved not drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dertor Brews
Svacquist
Thomae Jefferino Lincnis Andareco
Doctor Brown
Harkman
Jess
Docter Brown
Embarrassing Summer Moment and Odd Science Notions
A memoir fragment describes a ruined engagement and a late night joy ride to a lake bathing beach with an old friend ending in a playful dive as a lunch invitation. The piece then shifts to brief notes on weightlessness on a moving train and a curious misread of words about Chinese Genaus and Ovary tep haunnen.
Astrong That Onnet Let wait me mule Mae arent oe
A garbled fragment from a historical page yields unreadable text. No clear person, organization, place, or event can be identified for a factual headline. The readable portion does not support a coherent card.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Kertright Monroe
ORG
Thia
Panama Cast
Balbow, Cour Panama City
Philippines
Sultan of
Gulu
Pacific Indies
Wite
Frank Keltried, Jr
Angers
Peru
Alan Ove
AR Mintyre Drug CO
Loum Poll
Sel
Labo Ciy
Neebed
Hesman
Moat Giigert
Rdnard Y. Huntington
Harvar’ University
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!