Liberty Bell's Allentown Flight From Philadelphia Found
Historic account recalls the Liberty Bell traveled to Allentown Northampton in 1777 amid British threats. The bell with church chimes hid under Old Zion Reformed Church floor by Rev Blumer and local farmers before evacaution of Philadelphia, later returned to the city.
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Philadelphia
Charleston
3. C
Allentown
United States
Northampfton
Executive Council
Christ
St. Peter's
Northampton
OLD Reformed Church
Old Zion's Reformed Church
Abraham Blumer
Indian Tea Outturn At Sep 2 111 Million Pounds
Tea production in India reached 111 million pounds by September 2, down from 125 million pounds at the same date last year. A saying notes that when a man aims to fool himself he often relies on women's aid.
Civil War Oil Cloth Relic Linked to Ellsworth Death
John R. Grubb of Philadelphia preserves a Civil War oil cloth tied to Colonel Elsworth and the destruction of the Marshall House flag in Alexandria. The artifact, stained with blood, was reportedly saved by Grubb after soldiers cut and seized it following Ellsworth’s death on May 24, 1861.
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Ollcloth Hialand
Tllsworth
John R. Grubb
Ogden Street
Philadelphia
J. B. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Marshall House
Jackson
Brownell
Willlam Grubb
Fourth
New Jersey Volunteers
Stockton Cadets
Philadelpha
Elsworth
Grubb
Renewed Demand for Sun Dials as Favor Grows
A maker of optical instruments reports a fivefold rise in sun dial demand. Dials, often marble or granite, feature a bronze gnomon casting the hours. Some dials reuse carved supports or quaint objects as pedestals. Prices range from $20 to $120 depending on material and labor.
Southern hotels drift to Northern management
The South’s hotel business has shifted toward Northern control over twenty years as resort hotels near Richmond to Palm Beach come under Yankee management. Northern tourists drove the change while Southerners are said to run hotels poorly. Caravansaries accommodate 100 to 1000 guests at daily rates from 1.50 to 5 dollars, with food and service noted as improved under Northern direction.
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Ao Hotel
Richmond
Palm Beach
New York
Lost Riches Through Lowe in Will of Palmer
Francis A. Palmer, veteran president of Broadway Savings Institution in New York, willed most of his fortune to Starkey seminary at Eddytown, N Y. He altered his will last summer and cut off Mrs Samuel D. Rockwell, his granddaughter, whom he had planned to favor, after she married contrary to his wishes.
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Lowe
Francis A. Palmer
Broadway Savings Institution
New York
Starkey Seminary
Eddytown
N. Y
Samuel D. Rockwell
Change of Names and Fraternal Membership Across Nations
A British judge ruled that any person may take any name without a royal license. He cited a case where a man named Bue changed to Norfolk Howard, leading sects to adopt the same name. Current reports show fraternal organizations in the country and Canada total 5,722,016 members.
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Bue
Canada
Aguinaldo interview reveals war prisoners fate in Manila
Chicago boy Henry Steele Morrison records Aguinaldo in captivity at Malacanan. Aguinaldo declines leaving the Philippines, praises Funston, notes American captivity, and reflects on loyalty, fears, and his followers. He also discusses battles, leadership limits, and McKinley’s death. An odd finger lifting demonstration concludes the piece.
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Henry Steele Morrison
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Manila
America
Malacanan
MacArthur
Chaffee
Fumiton
Palanan
Carsless
Aguinside
United States
McKinley
McKinney
Forecasts of Femmes Fads by Octave Uzanne in 1920
A London Telegraph excerpt outlines Uzanne’s prophetic view of 1920 fashion. He predicts drastic changes in dress, including the decline of long skirts and corsets, revived by hygienic concerns, plus a surge in occult influences and astrology guiding women’s attire and moods.
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M. Octave Vaanne
Saya M
Octave Usanne
Sea Indies
M. Usanne
M. Octave Uzanne
M. Uzanne
Venus
Philters
London Telegraph
Salvation Army Loan Promises Urban Colony Aid
The Salvation Army plans a 150000 dollar thirty year gold bond issue to fund a Western colonization project. Bonds secured by a mortgage on colonization lands valued at 250000, with 12000 already taken by notable investors, and applications from over 1000 families seeking model farm settlements in three colonies.
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Salvation Army
M. A. Hanna
Myron T. Herrick
Washington B. Connor
George By. Hopkins
John &. Mulholland
Benjamin F Tracy
Ochicago Record-Herald
Feigned anger over a raise in a Philadelphia newspaper item
A legislator feigns indignation when offered a low raise, shouting that the offer is insulting. The reply acknowledges the insult yet stands firm that the offer is unacceptable. The exchange is reported in a Philadelphia press clipping.
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Fobtylnt
Philadelphia
The Object of Attention in a Washington Star line
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes a playful exchange about training and interest, with a speaker claiming ownership of the subject and referencing a wife. The brief snippet showcases-era voice and a comical pivot on attention and responsibility.
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Mr. Meckton
Washington Star
Rich man’s foolish sayings pass for wisdom
A translated proverb notes that a wealthy person’s words often pass for wisdom, while genuine insight can be drowned by status. The line suggests skepticism toward authority and the value of practical judgment over ostentatious speech.
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Tesla
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Hethlehem
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John Jacob Mickiay
Frederick Leaser
Wong
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