Washington Statues and the Houdon Masterpiece
A feature on two premier Washington sculptures Houdon’s famous marble statue in Richmond and its replica in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. It recounts the artist’s process, Washington’s measurements and life mask, John Marshall’s praise, Lafayette’s reaction, and the impact of Washington on American unity and providence.
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George Washington
Virginia State Capitol
Richmond
Washington
United States Capitol
Westminster Abbey
America
Jean Antoine Houdon
Houdon
Mount Vernon
Annapolis
John Marshall
Houden
United States Supreme Court
Nas
Paris
Rome
Thomas Jefferson
United States
France
Benjamin Franklin
Europe
Italy
Virginia
Robert Ir. Lee
Capitol
Clay
Webster
Adams
Calhoun
Randolph
Republic
John Quincy Adams
Massachusetts
Dustin S. Morrill
Vermont
Congress
Union
1909 Navy Shipbuilding Boom Across Major Powers
The 1909 era saw a surge in capital ships with 22 armoured vessels built by seven leading powers. Britain led in total vessels and dreadnought progress, while Germany advanced with battleships Nagsan Westfalen and cruiser Blucher. Four ships launched and five laid down highlight a busy year despite delays in some programs.
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London
Lord Nelson
Bellerophon
Temeraire
Superb
Forth
Vanguard
Neptune
Hercules
Colossus
Orion
Lion
Germany
Nagsan
Westfalen
Blucher
Oatfriesland
Welgoland
Thuringen
von der Tann
End of Edmund Kean Driven by Dissipation and Loss
The article recalls Edmund Kean the great English stage actor, who died at 46 as a physical wreck from intemperance. In his final days he endured alcohol-fueled collapses on stage yet regained poise before audiences. His finances collapsed and his belongings were sold to pay creditors. He cried to his estranged wife in his dying moments, asking her to come home.
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Lafayette
Washington
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Virginia
George Washington
George
Major Washington
Mary Washington
Royal Navy
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Commonwealth
Old Dominion
James Madison
United States
Houdon
Edmund Keene
Lfe
Edmund Kean
Alan
Quote from Dr Holmes on aging and vitality
An old man is not past strength or lost manhood as age brings wrinkles and trembling hands. The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table declares vitality endures, urging readers not to assume decline in the elderly.
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Dr. Holmes
Nations Race for Dreadnoughts in 1909 End Year
A 1909 summary notes British and German naval build up with new dreadnoughts like Michigan South Carolina and North Dakota entering service. Delaware Utah launched while Mort on Wyoming Arkansas laid down. Japan faces armor and mounting delays but completes Satsuma and Ibuki with Kakuchi and Settsu starting. The diagram tracks ships in service launched and on order by end of 1909.
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Ainee
Kakuchi
Settsu
Militain
Germany
Fear of premature burial haunts era despite burial certainty
The New York Times reports persistent anxiety over being buried alive, noting it only arises in war or epidemic conditions. A Pittsburg woman distrusting accidental disturbance in burial left a will demanding a dagger three strikes to her heart before interment, opposed as desecration by a relative.
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Kevery
Pittsburg
New York Times
Wood pulp may soon be used in soups and plum pudding
A newspaper item notes the idea of wood pulp being used in food products. The discussion includes reference to the Saratoga chip and basswood as part of the speculative science debate.
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Saratoga
Remarkable Recovery After Kidney Trouble in Washington Woman
Mrs Shearer of Yew and Washington State Centralia Washington survived serious kidney disease with one kidney lost and five doctors in consultation. She attributes her recovery to Doan's Kidney Pills and urges sufferers to write for her story. Now 65 and active she credits the pills and recommends Doan's, sold by dealers for 0 cents a box via Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Shearer
Yew
Washington Sta
Centralia
Wash
Doan
Scandal in Birdland Surfaces Elopement Rumor
In a tabloid style note, a mother accuses her husband of desertion and elopement with a flying creature, labeling the affair a scandal in Birdland. The snippet hints at tensions between human and avian partners.
Teacher recalls deluge tale to students on Sunday
A teacher in a school class recounted the story of the great flood saying it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. A boy afterward asked if the farmers were satisfied, reflecting the era’s childlike curiosity.
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Muncie
Ind
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Maln Street
Ures Et Sons
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Ean Villag
Houston
Texas
Fenwick & Lawrence
Washington, D.C
Texas Farm
J.H. Keen
Austin, Tex
Lifetme
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Sacramento River Power Co
Union Savings Bank
Oakland
California
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Hammers Realty CO
Severance Bldg
Los Angeles
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Virginia Farms and Homes
B. Chanvvin & Co., Inc
Richmond, Va
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