Wakefield Birthplace of Washington Described and Deteriorating
A historical survey discusses Wakefield plantation the birthplace of George Washington near the Potomac. It contrasts Wakefield with Mount Vernon and Stratford noting neglected ruins and a plan to restore Wakefield while highlighting the monument and access challenges, including a distant river pier and limited steamship routes. The piece laments neglect and celebrates Washington’s legacy as a national symbol.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Potomac
Wualefield Plantation
Stratford
Robert E. Lee
Wakefield
Lees
George Washington
Koric
Renle
John W Wilson
England
Ariington
Wakefeld
Potomiac
Potomac Cap
Wakefield Fa
Colonial Beach
Lower
Birthday customs of Washington in Alexandria history
The article details how Alexandria, Virginia celebrated George Washington’s birthday from his era through the Civil War and into modern times. It notes Alexandria as his hometown, the 1784 Paris and Philadelphia celebrations, visits and balls, and the evolution of annual observances including later civil war interruptions, 1870s revivals, and the current biennial, large public festivities featuring firemen and soldiers with federal troops and militia participation.
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George Washington
Washington
Timle
Paris
Phila B
Mr. Washington
Philadelpha
Alexandrian
Mount Vernon
Nelly Custis
Alexandria
Neptune
Trial
Mercury
G. W. P. Custis
Healdes
Washington Head
Missouri Supreme Court reappoints board of examiners members
Jefferson City report states Thomas J. Allen of St. Joseph and Harry L. McCane of Kansas City are reappointed to the state board of examiners for four years. The board also names Law Rothompson of Poular Muff to serve four years, succeeding William H. Miller whose term expired. Gov Hadley signs contract with J M Wagon of Mutual Audit to audit and collect state funds from counties and unclaimed witness fees and related charges.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court Court
Thomas J. Allen
St. Joseph
Harry L. McCane
Kansas City
State Board of An Examiners
Law Ro Thompson
Poular Muff
William H. Miller
Hadley
J. M Wagon
Mutual Audit Company of
St Louis
College and Missouri summer session plans noted
The report cites Prof JT Vaughn’s chemical analyses finding no quick results and quotes Dr Paul Schweitzer delaying polyon discovery. It notes Joseph Teliver EU announcing a Missouri University summer session with registration starting June 10 and lectures ending two months later, plus exams August 21 and 22. In Missouri a court decision in the state against Caribbean Company yields a $20,000 total plus interest, with TD Thomas, hospital treasurer, absconding.
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Columbia
JT Vaughn
Paul Schweitzer
University of Mise Fouri
Joseph Teliver EU
University of Missouri
Meuico
State of
Missouri
Cuarabios Company
W Thomas
Sheriff Louie Nolte Sues Auditor Over Prisoner Transport Rates
In a suit filed with the Missouri Supreme Court, Louie Nolte of St Louis challenges Rate Auditor Gordon to compel payment of 5 cents per mile for transporting a prisoner to the penitentiary. The case involves Nolte, London of St Francois County, and a demand tied to sheriff duties.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Sheriffs Association
Louie Nolte
St Lowie
Supreme Post
Gordon
William London
St. Francois County
Two men conflict ends with fatal gunshot in Moarne county
In Moarne county Paris near Macd a quarrel between elderly farmer John Haltwin and 20 year old Walter Sidener escalates to a shooting. Sidener fired a revolver at Haltwin’s forehead. Haltwin is reported gravely wounded and may die. Authorities investigate the incident and charges are expected.
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Paris
Macd
Pertherat
Moarne
John Haltwin
Walter Sidener
Sidener
Haltwin
Baldwin Protabie Will
Moberly Pioneer Engineer Leads Massacre Fallout
James Clark, engineer who pulled the St Louis Missouri train to Centrale, guided the route where twenty four Thien soldiers were seized and slain by Ander son guerrillas. In another note, the secretary of state grants a charter for Laclede Dallas and Western Railroad to build thirty miles in Laclede and Mills counties linking Philipsburg and Buffalo. Mexico reports Hiller of Barton County enters Democratic bid for state warehouse and railroad commissioner, citing prior service as chief grain inspector.
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James Clark
St Loule Mo
Centrale
Reforma City
Laclede Dallas and Western Railroad Company
Laclede
Imillas
Phmpeburg
Buffalo
Tialiasounty
Mexico—Jr . Hiller
Barton County
Deerell Declines Reelection Bid for State Senate
Montgomer City reports that State Senator FB A Deerell of La Belle will not seek another term. He has been visiting his newborn son and daughter in the city, signaling a planned retirement from statewide politics.
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Montgomer City
FB A Deerell
la Belle
Indaw
Anya
Eye injury ends high school senior’s vision in rush incident
Leberty Lewis Carr, a Jefferson City area high school senior, was struck in the eye by a slungshot during a class rush on Wednesday and will lose optic use. Fire Insurance Company Chartered. The state Insurance department granted a charter to Hermann Town Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Hermann. Peyton Parks declined a Warrenburg normal school regents appointment.
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Leberty
Lewis Carr
Jefferson City
State Insurance Department
Hermann Town Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Hermann
Parke
Normal Regency
Peyton FE. Parks
Democratic Congressional Committee
Warrensburg Normal School
Deitz Sentenced to 25 Years for Wife Murder
Joplin, Carl Deitz convicted by a circuit court jury of murdering his wife Josephine Deitz last summer. He received a twenty five year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Deitz
Joplin
Carl Deitz
Josephine Deitz
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A testimonial from Mrs Averson of De Forest Wisconsin says after an operation four years ago she avoided another operation by using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Another New Orleans woman credits the remedy with saving her from an operation after years of severe female troubles. The ad touts decades of success and urges readers to write for free advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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de Forest
Wia
Lyea K. Pinkham
Mra AversTe
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lily Pevnowx
Kerleree St
New Orleans
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
Fragmented OCR Note on Election Doctrine and Conscience
A garbled OCR passage discusses election doctrine and sounds like a Congregationalist or religious debate. It mentions phrases about the Lord voting for a man and the devil voting against, amid unclear names and statements, reflecting a historical newspaper fragment.
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John Cassin
Jonathan
Bryn Mawr Alumna Bequeaths Gift for Aquatic Training
A Bryn Mawr College alumna, Cynthia Wenreon of Spring Belt, left 7.08 to Bryn Mawr which will be used toward the institution’s athletic program. Wesson, a 1908 graduate and noted in college sports, will benefit as the gift funds the examination and qualification for swimming activities and related facilities.
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Bryn Mawr
Cynthia M Wenreon
Maer College
Mise Wesson
Bryn Maer
Postum Replaces Coffee For Stomach Relief And Nervous Blues
A chief bookkeeper recounts long trial with coffee harming his stomach and nerves. After switching to Postum, a non drug beverage, he reports relief from dyspepsia and energy for long hours of mental work. He endorses Postum as his sole beverage and cites wife’s similar experience. There’s a call to look for the booklet The Road to Wellville in packages.
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Sam
Wellville
Siena
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