Washington as Commander in Chief and His Final Sickness
The piece recounts George Washington leading American forces against England, noting his modest refusal of pay, strategic genius, and perseverance through scarce supplies. It describes his last illness at Mount Vernon, his death from a throat ailment, and his final words to Dr Craik, asking for a decent burial and vault placement three days after death.
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Washington
Elis
England
Congress
Jill
Bins Meaney
Dor Craik
Mount Verse
Dr Craik
Tas Chao
Tans
Hamilton
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Washington and the forging of American resolve illustrated
The piece recalls George Washington as a foundational figure whose early training in surveying and practical warfare forged leadership. It highlights his endurance through Braddock’s defeat, the Delaware crossing, Valley Forge, and his role in uniting colonial courage against Britain, portraying a steadfast faith in American valor without seeking war.
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Veter
Washington
William Hlotby
Church Cortan
Thomas Willams
Braddock
Delaware
Valley Forge
Forvat
UA Ohoon
Beaddock
Brad Hawk
Os Une
Hraddock
Mugland
Death of George Washington Delayed News Travel
The story notes how Washington’s death spread slowly, taking days to reach Philadelphia and New York due to primitive communications. It cites the Alexandria Times as the first paper to announce his death on Monday December 1 with a short obituary paragraph.
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Washington
New York
George Washngton
Ipstead
Globe
Philadelphia
Ted Staten
Sixth Congress
Alexandria Times
Gen Lawton Charge Story At El Caney Reveals Naval Guard Tales
A collection of anecdotes about General Henry W. Lawton recounts his bold El Caney charge with about 6000 troops on July 1, a written order from General Shafter delivering the decisive command after Lawton demanded written authority, and a later street scene where Lawton's rank was mistaken by a West Point graduate who saluted a major general.
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el Caney
National Guard
Lawton
Cuba
Shafter
E! Caney
Wien
Manila
Eighth Army Corps
Santiago
Ele
Weat Point
Leutenant
Henry W Lawton
Death of Gen George Washington Remembrance President Proclaimed
The article recalls Washington as a controlled yet intense leader who guided the revolution and shaped a nation. It notes his death after a throat inflammation, New York and other papers reporting belatedly, and a Proclamation urging crepe wear and Washington’s birthday services. It mentions funeral rites in New York with Governor Morris's oration and Bishop Barnwell in attendance.
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George Washington
New York
Washington
Boma
Adama
Mt. Paul's Church
Unclear OCR Fragment on 1788 Virginia Event
Fragmentary text references a February 11 1788 date old style in Virginia. The passage is garbled and provides no identifiable people or events to summarize further.
News spreads even in theaters amid war whispers
A veteran theater manager recalls audiences roaring with laughter at a show then turning grave in an instant when whispered war news circulated through the house. He notes actors on stage remain unaware as whispers reach the stalls and backstage, altering the mood dramatically.
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Messenger of Evil
Sr. Spurgeon
Notable Medical Report Sparks Debate on Resuscitation
A fragment discusses repeated patient cases and a statement by M Laborde of the Academy of Medicine. It notes a drowned individual who was resuscitated after three attempts and mentions delays, stressing the need for physician patience.
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M.laborde
Academy of Medicine
Physiciana
Patchy Cable Dangers Amid Ocean Decay and Old Remedies
Fragmentary text notes barnacles on Ocean Cables and dissolved anchor notes from Pacific investigations. Mentions Hustetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion and general troubles. Includes era details about Buffalo New York boiler makers wages and a new map of the United States distributed to patrons and schools.
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Pacifie Ocean
Buffalo
Hey York
United States
Rock Island Railroad
His Slaughter of the Enemy in Civil War Boast
An old soldier boasts of experience in the Civil War. He dodges exact numbers of rebels killed, claiming he killed as many as they killed him. The quip appears in Olio State J.
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Olio
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Katt
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Portland Directory
Fonse and Wire Works
Portland Wire
IROK
Mushiners
Cawston & CO
Bommee, Chinery
First S
Poe
Thompees & Craig
Als
Tatum & Bowes
Fleet Street
Moore
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