Liberty Bell Journey From Philadelphia To Allentown 1777
Special letter recounts the Liberty Bell’s 1777 move from Philadelphia to Northampton Allentown area to seek safety during British threat. It describes wagon transport hidden under sacks, burial in Delaware river myths, and return to Philadelphia after British evacuation, with church care and memorials later added.
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Philadelphia
Chmreston
D. C
Allentown
United States
Northampton
Executive Council
Christ
St. Peter’s
OLD Reformed Church
Old Zion's Reformed Church
Abraham Blumer
Indian Tis Tea Out Turn Through September 30
Indian tea out turn up to September 30 amounted to 171 million pounds, versus 125 million pounds at the same date last year. A man who wants to fool himself often finds a woman to assist him.
Ellsworth’s Oilcloth Memento From Civil War Death Found
John R Grubb of Philadelphia preserves a bloodstained oilcloth linked to Colonel Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria Virginia on May 4 1861 Union troops retook the city and Grubb recalls the famous incident at the Marshall House where Ellsworth was killed His comrades cut down the cloth as a souvenir and Grubb claims sole ownership after repeatedly turning down offers to sell it.
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John R. Gribbbi
Ogden Street
Philadelphia
EB. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Marshall House
Jackson
Crownel
Aidl
Willliam Grubb
Fourth
New Jersey Volunteers
Stockton Cadete
Grubb
Ellseworth
Grubbs
Elisworth
Chicago
More Sun Dials Wanted in Renewed Demand
A sun dial maker notes fivefold rise in demand for sun dials as fashionable timekeepers. Dials are fashioned from alabaster marble or granite with gnomons casting shadows on carved pedestals. Prices range from 20 to 120 dollars depending on material and craftsmanship.
Southern hotels dominated by Northern management
The South has seen a shift of hotel control to Northern hands over the past twenty years with resort hotels mainly run by Yankees. Northern tourists drive changes as Southern operators struggle, with many hotels from Richmond to Palm Beach housing 100 to 600 guests at daily rates from $1.50 to $5 under Northern direction, while food quality lags under new management.
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Richmond
Palm Beach
New York Press
Will Alters Fortunes of Brondlay President in New York
Francis A Palmer longtime Brondlay Savings Institution leader in New York has directed most of his fortune to Starkey seminary at Eddytown after altering his will last summer. He cut off grandniece Mrs Samus DD Rockwell who married against his wishes, denying her the intended large share.
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Lowe Francis A. Palmer
Brondlay Savings Institution
New York
Starkey Seminary
Eddytown
N. Y
Samus Dd, Rockwell
Change of Name and Fraternal Membership Heuristic
A British Judge ruled that any person could assume any name without royal license citing cases like a man who replaced his name with Norfolk Howard. The court notes such changes can lead to sects adopting the new name Norfolk Howards. Latest reports show 6,722,016 members in fraternal organizations across the U S and Canada.
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Buge
Canada
Aguinaldo Interview Described by American Observer
A Chicago reporter recounts an interview with Emilio Aguinaldo in the Malacanan palace. Aguinaldo expresses no intention to leave the Philippines, praises General Funston, discusses captivity, loyalty of followers, and the death of President McKinley in measured terms. He notes limited fighting and his avoidance of dangerous districts while noting American control.
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Henry Stoopid Moerison
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Cheiftain
Meanie
America
Sim
Philippines
Jonty & Pouition
Malacanan
Ani
MacArthur
Chaffee
General Funston
Palanan
Punston
Sd 7 1
Manila
Mlukers
Powellate
Aguinside
United States
McKinsey
McKinley
Fashions of 1920 as Foreseen by Uzanne and Contemporaries
London Telegraph reports on fashion futurist M Octave Uzanne and contemporaries predicting 1920 styles. They foresee long skirts returning, fuller dresses, and rejection of extreme rational dress while corsets fade. Hypnotic and astrological influences, plus metallic and color associations, color future wardrobes for women.
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Angel
M. Araane
M. Octave Uzinne
M. Uzanne
Venus
Philters
Loodon Telegraph
Salvation Army Colony Bond Plan Attracts Support
The Salvation Army plans a 50000 thirty year 5 percent bond issue to fund a Western colonization project. Bonds secured by mortgage on colony lands valued at about 250000, with 120000 already purchased by prominent figures including M A Hanna and others. Over 1000 families have applied to settle on model farms in three colonies, signaling social and industrial prospects.
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Salvation Army
Casne
M. A. Hanna
Myron T. Herrick
Washington
Connor
John &. Mulholland
Benjamin F Tracy
Ochicago Record-Herald
Politician rebuked by lobbyist over insult claim
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press quotes a legislator who was allegedly approached with a gross insult and responds with feigned indignation. The lobbyist, calling the offer absolutely not, replies in a terse exchange about propriety and decorum.
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Birt
Bla
Philadelphia Preas
Mysterious Exchange Cited In Washington Star Quote
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes a man asking about his wife’s interest in manta training. The exchange turns on the man’s assertion of responsibility and the wife’s perceived attention. The context remains unclear from the brief excerpt.
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Meekton
Washington Star
Man’s Foolish Mouthed Claim Sparks Unclear Debate
A fragment notes a man’s boastful remark about being good and challenges Reeet to judge. The line hints at a ridiculed or foolish opinion likely provoking discussion or mockery in a local setting. The exact source context remains unclear.
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Southampoom
Liberty
Delaware River
Delaware
Hethwhem
State House
John Jacob Mickiay
Frederick Lenser
Berere
Menry Steele Morrison
the Salvation, Army Loan
Mig
Reeet
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