Cosmos club and Washington legends in Lafayette Square
A long journal account describes the Cosmos club as a famed science gathering near the old Dolly Madison house, noting members like Merriam and Harriman, the Decatur mansion site, Lafayette Square history with figures such as Lafayette and Washington, and the tale of John Lane who witnessed Washington's transfer remains. The piece blends club life, biographical tidbits, and local lore from the capital era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rome
Seolal
Uethos Club
Waeabingtesn
Commoe Club
Dolly Madison
Madison
Admiral Withee
Madienn
Wilkes
Mason
Sidell
Trent
C. Hart Merriam
Merriam
WH Harriman
Mra Harriman
R H. Harrman
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
New York State
Hartiman Zoological Foundation
Onaccier
Washington
Augusta
E H. Harriman
Harriman
Alaska
Lafayette Square
Cosmos Club
Decatur
Commodore Stephen Lecatur
Ths
James Barron
Barron
Chesapeake
Leopard
Lafayette
Andrew Jackson
America
Chicago
Elm Street
Davidson
Charleston
George Washington
White House
George
Martha Washington
Mount Vernon
John Lane
George Washinetos
Smaillor
Hone
Opensi
Lane
Short State Items on St Louis to Kansas City Route
Metico The Turlington near completion extension of the short line between St Louis and Kansas City Moon City. The Missouri Kansan Tosas line toward El Hot between Highbee and Moberly proposed new routes. Abortion from here to St Louis yielded little value due to disagreements with Alton over track use. Burlington uses Alton tracks to Kanwarity while Alton uses Burlington tracks for shorter St Louis route. Since the dispute only passenger trains used the short line and freight service was discontinued over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metico
Turlington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Moon City
Ineweet
Missouri
Burlington
Altony
Kanwarity
Alton
St Louiis
Pissenger
Missouri Regiments Awarded War Claims and Morale Boost
Governor Hadley received a War Department letter noting the Court of Claims allowed 960,011 extra to Missouri regiments in the Spanish American War. Total grants exceed 200,990 for the six regiments, with disputed sums settled for men and officers. Bevier district delegates celebrate peace news and praise revived mining operations as miners return to work after a prolonged suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Hadley
War Department of Washington
Court of Claire
Missouri
Misanuri
United States
Bevier
Maen
Missouri and Region News Bullets From Cape Girardeau to Columbia
Cape Girardens hosts church convention dates and leadership notes. Kahoka reports on Pomona range meeting with good roads proposals and cash poll tax plan. Missouri delegates named for Southern Conservation Congress in Atlanta. University of Missouri enrollment up 23 percent, eyes at 3000 students.
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Pomona
Lewin
Clark County
Cish
eHelneere
Centrey
Jefferson Civalry Truilley
Missouri
Southern Conservation Congress
Tyle
Atlanta
Cy Crane
Carthage
Ho Turner
Sikeston
W Ho Garanilo
New Madrid
Thomas J Delaney
Springfield
George H Miley
Thayer
F University
Columbia
University of Missouri
Missouri River inspection delayed by snagboat collision
Kansas City reports the U S Engineer Snagboat Missourt delayed after striking a shaw et on the Missouri River. The accident will push river inspection and routing past several weeks as crews assess damage and resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri River
Bant of Engineers
United States
Hyde appeals murder conviction to supreme court
Jefferson City doctors attorneys file appeal to the Supreme Court after Dr Clark Hyde is convicted of murdering Col Thomas L Swope in Kansas City. The case is set for the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Clark Hyde
Supreme Court
Hyde
Col
Thomas L. Swope
Kankes City
Ministers Are Assigned Marshall Selected for Meeting 1911
The Webb City conference appoints Marshall as meeting site for 1911. Bishop Depoy reads appointments with Bishop Collins Deriy presiding, listing district superintendents, pastors, and supporting officers across Joplin Carthage Lamar Springfield and Newton circuits.
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Marshall
Collings Denny
South
Depoy
Mishop Collins
Deriy
Col. Woods
Firet Aasselint
Eli Wolfe
Atinual
J.C Rawlinge
Lawon Wletant
Aline Pattinson
Bf Btriter
Elslant
M Hawkins
H. Witton
Preantine
O M. Hickman
Téxington A
BR Furie
Webb City
Murehall
Dude
Folowe Joplin Disstrict
Carthage
Prosperits
Jae Per
J.T. Pinnell
Lamar
FE i. Bunt
Jertelio Starin
Jerihe Celroult
SW. Taslur
Seteun
Iecine
OW Shinwell
Bowthiwret Opry
Etrenit
le M Pollock
le M Pollock, Newtonw James Ulery Grauky
Olamind
G. Heeany
Inghe
Mercery
Wey Valley
J. al Castel
Powell Etrenit
Miller
Lafinxte
Lawretion Ory
Sarith
Teder Eta
J Jafyanet
Springield Dietrict
McDonald
Springfield Campiett
Salivns
Srieingreda
Dele Beret
St Lake
Sovnieur
Werner Ford
Jo Meuvee Morven
Morriheriliy
Keller
New Salem I
Feward
Denrhieteent
Meantaln Grove
Aten Amlarebfield Ebroule
Fariael Brooke
Hellnio
Wow Smith
Niieara
Eieeudt
Pinel
Hebunon
Finn Ehiper
Waerneeville
Norwond Cirogi
Ashgrove
South Creenfell
Bearries
Rolloen Hinkiiwae
Seatren Morrie Ville Polleme
Peeeo Petelt
C¢ Woot
Janne Nevada
Etriot
Theasnew
Avstion
Richarde Agd
Jarod Agrohie Gircuit CO
Linh
Syrtion Theatre
Harriet Uhl Woodeye Locust
Hiuntingdale Atel Pirie Chapel
TCC
Parkett Mounie
Rites
Montevalli T Parry
Vandel
Universiy
Woo Alevan
Fragmented Courier Journal Muse On Fear And Sorrow
A garbled passage from the Laute ville Courier Journal reflects on self doubt and fear of discovery. The text muses that courage to rise from sorrow comes from facing inner conscience while noting that those who act boldly may fear accusation.
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City of Washington
Coaamos Club
Metropolitan Club
Coamos
Coamos Club
Cranks
Liam Washing
Chariceton
Ancrum
Tiavideon
Clark
WA Patterson
Cowlcticut
Pennsylvania Avenue
Teasury
St. Louie
Macon County Mines
Cape Gipardens
St Louie
Ehurch
Wishop Collins Dane
Ghurah
Ninhoffre
Henry
Names Conservation Delegates
U. & Snagboat Hite . Snag
Dr. Hyde
M. E. Church, South
Webs City, Missouris
Laxington Prittlet
WFP Rucknes
Prreaiding
Alder Lealngtean
Pacenpert
Tom
Call Ceapesniversary
Sela
Lanatan
Warrenabite
Mount Sewall
Levineville
Boi Nosdfleet
Hemonte
Kuolnoster
Rathce
Colt
Ibewsa
Thetee
Mount Tabor
Pitteville
OR. Hodges
Doty
Krew
Lauteville Courier Journal
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