Liberty Bell tale from Philadelphia history comes alive
VFW Auxiliary collects data about the Liberty Bell narrative. The piece recounts the bell’s formation in 1876 by Meneely and Kimberly, the 13,000 pound plan, bronze cannon mix, the inscription of Holy Writ, and the bell’s journey from Independence Hall to its current place in the statehouse vestibule. It notes the rededication symbolism and the boy at the door during independence adoption.
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State House
England
Pass & Stow
Philadelphia
Isaac Norris
Colonial Assembly
America
Continental Congress
Colonies
Allentown
Independence Hall
Statehouse
Congress
Henry Seybert
Seybert
Old State House
Thirteen
Meneely and Kimberly, Bell Founders
Troy
New York
Gettysburg
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Gates
Bemis Hights
Lake Superior
City of
Fourth of July preparations with Philadelphia parade plans
Arrangements for the July 4 demonstrations progress with Independence Square as the site and Gov. Hart ranching will lead the celebration. Gov. Tilden will head the New York column. The new Independence Hall bell, weighing 18700 pounds and cast partly from Saratoga cannon, will ring thirteen strokes at noon on July 4 1876. Thousands expected from June 25 to July 10.
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Independence Square
Hartranft
Tilden
New York
Independence Hall
Troy
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Finest bell in America praised as American skill shines
Commentary lauds the founder's art and triumph in Philadelphia. It states larger bells exist in the Old World but declares this bell the finest example of American skill and taste.
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Philadelphia
America
Bell Sidelights Exhib tion Week Winds Down
The sixth week of the exhibition opened well and remains active with attendance rising. Rainy days do not deter visitors as wet outdoor areas push them indoors for dry comfortable and entertaining retreat inside the buildings.
Women's Department Highlight at Exhibition
The exhibit spotlights the New England kitchen as a center of attraction. Visitors are drawn to its distinctive setup and are likely to inspect the feature multiple times during the event.
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New England
Wisconsin War Eagle Old Abe at Agricultural Hall
The famed Wisconsin War Eagle Old Abe is housed in Agricultural Hall. Captured by a Chippewa in northern Wisconsin in 1841, he served with the 8th Wisconsin Regiment for three years and saw action in 25 battles.
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Abe
Agricultural Hall
Wisconsin
8Th
Suspect in Chicago murder plot free on bond
Suspect Silas Jayne 56, stable owner in Park Ridge, is free on 5000 dollar bond after a Cook County grand jury indicted him for solicitation to commit a crime. Witnesses were paid to kill Jayne’s brother George Jayne 42, owner of a Palatine stable. a bomb killed a Palatine hoarsewoman June 14.
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Chicago
Silas Jayne
Cook County
Jayne
Park Ridge
George Jayne
Palatine
Edward Moran
Miami
Fla
Stephen Grod
del Mar
Calif
Cherie Rude
William Witsman
Grod
Today in History: Gettysburg high tide and other notable events
On July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg General Pickett led 15000 troops at the center, a high tide of the Confederacy that ended with heavy losses. Other dated notes include Quebec’s 1608 settlement, Idaho's 1890 statehood, and 1945 Civil Rights-era events.
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Associated Press
Gettysburg
George Pickett
Quebec
Champlain
Pickett
Philadelphia
Idaho
U.S
Santiago
Cuba
Harry Truman
United States
U.N. General Assembly
Vincent Auriol
Charles de Gaulle
South
Dear Abby query on morality of waiting for husband to die
A reader asks if a single man who loves a married woman is immoral for waiting for her husband to die naturally so he can marry her. The letter explores ethics and societal judgment in love relationships.
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Abby
Dear Patient Front Matter Echoes Moral Debate
A fragment presents a stark comparison between morality and nature as a speaker questions judgments about a patient. The metaphor likens moral labeling to a vulture hovering, waiting for a life to end, challenging ethical assumptions.
Dear Abby letters clash over marriage and money in California
A reader argues that California community property laws make a wife entitled to half her husband's earnings and even taking money from his pocket justified. Another letter questions moral rightness. A third depicts a son’s defiance and a husband's reluctance to intervene, raising family authority tensions.
Not My Problem Dear Not A Joint Parenting Advisor
A reader advises that discipline is a shared duty and a child should not be allowed to disrespect his mother. The writer notes that a son may try to pit parents against each other and urges consistent boundaries from both guardians.
Dear Abby Advice on Shared Wallet Money and Divorce
A reader cites community property rules and a Los Angeles judge to argue wives may claim half a husband's earnings. The letter describes secretly taking money from a husband’s wallet during his showers to boost the wife’s bank account and notes the wife’s eventual separation and happiness. Abby’s booklet offer and submission details follow.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues List
A compact index of across and down crossword clues featuring standard terms and names. Includes Greek god of flocks drops of eye fluid demented renovate lifetime rodent winged lift grain emmet to walk compound ether unit of reluctance female saint right thing ears legally torrid golfer s term young cant devotee biblical character constellation closer horn reply ab pastur e coffer follow after tribe bib make changes mouths unclose poet weaver s gadget gibbon small tumor list of candidates measure of cloth down clues cover portion agalloch memorandum swaps snaky fish collection of sayings rot by exposure sugar plums for instance emporium twisted forest creature exist coterie victims of leprosy continued story head part garden implement feminine appellation jewel unadulterated mast morindin dye short napped fabric penetrates sewing tool acquired fre the sun siouan india expecta tion paradise flatfish soviet stream nobleman evil comb form feminine seine
No Regrets Message Echoes From Street Prose
A fragment states "money I accumulated this way. I'm only sorry I didn't take more" followed by the tag NO REGRETS. The line hints at reflections on past actions and a fearless stance in the face of consequences.
Crippled Woman Secured Full-Time History Teacher Post
Gail D. Holland, a 32-year-old wheelchair user and Rhode Island College honors graduate, has been hired to teach five history classes full time starting September at Veterans Memorial High School in Warwick. She has been crippled by arthritis since age 18 months.
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Providence
R.J
Rhode Island College
Warwick
Gail D. Holland
Veterans Memorial High School
Miss Holland
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