Washingtons Early Years in New York Home Life and Etiquette
The article recounts George Washington’s first official years in New York, noting the Pearl and Cherry streets residence then Broadway home, and describes his social program. It highlights Washington’s careful etiquette plan, helped by Mrs. Washington, including formal Tuesday meetings and private Friday receptions.
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New York
Mt. Vernon
Pearl and
Cherry Streets
Lower Manhattan Island
Washingtons
Broadway
Bowling Green
Washington
Virginia
Republic
Pork Market Booms as Hogs Rally in Chicago
The Chicago pork market surges with hog prices rising to 9.20 per 100 pounds amid shortages and speculation. Traders say Eastern buyers are driving the rally and foresee prices climbing further, comparing to Civil War era highs and noting scarce hog supplies across the country.
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Chicago
Bhoys
Wen
Armour
Swift
Packingtown
Odd relic medallion of Washington in Salem arch
A carved wood medallion of George Washington, created by Samuel the native artist, was placed over the arch at the west entrance of Washington Square in Salem. It hung there from 1802 until 1850 when the arch was removed, and the relic now rests in the fireproof room at the Essex Institute for study.
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George Washington
Salem
Samuel the
Washington Square
Washington
Essex Institute
Washingtons Levees and Tastings Reflect Early Presidential Style
The text describes George Washington's approach to diplomacy and public reception, noting how he handled distrust of revolutionary France and Britain with adroitness. It details his formal dress at levees, the contrast with fashionable court attire, and his habit of hosting dinners, including a weekly state dinner in New York with named toasts.
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Washington
New York
T. Howell
United States
Gulfport
Desth
Ellisville
Preamble Describes Washington as Nation's Founding Pillar
Fragmentary text extols Washington as the one man whose place no other could fill. It frames his patriotism and wisdom as foundational to the United States and American national identity, praising his imagined superiority over rivals and invoking his enduring influence on the republic.
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Pashington
United States
Suterman
America
Americans
Rule of Conduct Guiding a Life Commended
The text praises a disciplined rule of conduct advising perseverance in duty and steady effort as the key to success, reflecting a moral guidance tone. It emphasizes steadfastness, constancy, and personal integrity as the foundation of achievement.
Birth of George Washington in 1732 and burned homestead
The text notes Washington was born February 11, 1732 and that soon after his birth the family home burned. It mentions the family moving to Fredericksburg and references a slab marking the burned house site.
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Washington
George
Fredericksburg
Trains Crash Near Macon Kills Five Injured Many
A head on collision of Georgia Southern and Florida passenger trains No 2 and No 5 nineteen miles below Macon between Wellston and Bomnaire killed five people and injured many more. Engines mail baggage car and two coaches were demolished as rescuers faced a swampy scene and slow medical response. Passengers tended injuries with torn bandages from clothing.
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Macon
Georgia Southern and Florida
Wellston
Bomnaire
Misconception Gives Zahour Ten Minutes More to Die
Otto Pieh believed it illegal to disturb a hanged man except by a coroner. He left to find an official, returning with a police officer who cut the man down before life could be saved. Zahour died soon after in an ambulance en route to a hospital.
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Cleveland
Otto Pieh
John Zahour
Pieh
Pich
Zahour
Massachn ette balloon ascent to observe Halley’s comet
Boston plans by Charles J. Gliddes head of the Aero Club of New England to ascend Massachn ette next May with Prof. E. Pickering and other astronomical authorities. They aim to photograph Halley’s comet from three miles up and gather data on the celestial wanderer during the ascent.
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Boston
Charles J. Gliddes
Aero Club of New England
Massachnette
E. (. Pickering
Harvard
McGlidden
Beef Trust Resents Critics and Price Claims
The beef trust rejects criticisms and plans to present a price list to the grand jury when it begins its investigation. Pack- ers contend retailers have pushed prices higher, asserting that for each one cent rise by packers, retailers raised the price four to six cents per pound.
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New York
Beef Trust
FrIar Lands Sale Attacked by Colorado Democrat in Philippines
Representative Martin of Colorado introduces a resolution condemning the sale of 55 000 friar lands in the Philippines as illegal. He accuses it of benefiting Havemeyer sugar interests and calls for a Justice Department review and investigation.
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Washington
Martin Democrat
Colorado
Philippines
Havemeyer Sugar
Department of Justice
New Gold Deposits Found in Alaska by Survey Agents
United States Geological Survey agents report new placer gold deposits in Alaska's Innoko district Central Kuskokwyo valley and New Haidatoros district. Since 1589 the territory has spent 160000000 on gold and Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1567 for 7000000.
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Washington
Alaska
United States Geological Survey
Innoko
Kuskokwyo Valley
Haidatoros
Russia
Favors Local Option Endorsed by Bryan in Nebraska Debate
Lincoln, Nebraska. W J Bryan argues for county level liquor regulation and warns democracy must sever ties with liquor interests. He denounces the liquor lobby for blocking initiative referendums and asserts government has right to regulate liquor sales locally. He says the Democratic Party should not serve liquor interests.
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Lincnin
Sohor
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
14 year old girl murdered in Deland Florida
Mary Tedder, a 14 year old, was found murdered at her father’s Glenwood home. Irvin Hamtebett, a white boy, was arrested but spirited away by the sheriff. The crime involved many knife wounds and a bicycle nearby. Bloodstained clothes and the murder knife were found in a room. Hamtebett had prior confinement in a Connecticut school of correction.
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Deland
Fla
Mary Tedder
Glenwood
Irvin Hamtebett
Blomihounds
William Woolsey
Young Hantchett
Lenowood
School of Correction
Connecticut
Government to End Stamped Envelopes Dress corner practice
Washington reports the government will likely discontinue printing stamped envelopes showing the dress of business firms in the corner. The House committee on post offices and post roads will include a provision in the regular department appropriation bill ordering the practice to cease.
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Washington
Tornado Strikes Florida Village Near Lakeland
A violent hurricane tore through central Florida three miles north of Lakeland. A small village station was blown from its foundation, communications lines were destroyed, crops damaged, and twenty five people were inside a nearby building when it was toppled. many injured.
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Tampa
Fla
Lakeland
Sealon
Lawyer Crashes. Infant Daughter Dies in Texas Garage
Beaumont reports tragedy as William Crook, a prominent lawyer, backed his sedan from a garage and ran over his 16 month old daughter, who had followed him outside. The father discovered the fatal accident after increasing power. The incident occurred in Beaumont, Texas.
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Beaumont
Texas
William Crook
Rivers and Harbors Budget Here for River Projects
The rivers and harbors bill reported to the House covers projects already under improvement totaling 252 million dollars with additional proposed works amounting to 35.9 million. The Mississippi River from Cairo to its head is cited, while funds for other rivers and continuing contracts exceed 7 million and total costs include 97.5 million for other projects.
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Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Miastesippi
Cairo
Congress
Mississippi River
Missouri
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
New York Bribe Scandal Shrinking Backed by Albany Rumors
Albany rumors swirl around a bribe scandal involving the Allds cotyer and a bridge trust. Probers edge toward naming two dead men and a living figure as possible bribe takers. Counsel for Allds await Conger’s next move as prosecutors weigh broader exposure.
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N. Y
Allde Cotyer
Senate
Highes
Arkansas ruling bans artificially colored vinegars
In Little Rock Attorney General Norwood rules under the Arkansas pure food law that selling vinegar with artificial color is a violation. He further states it is unlawful to manufacture or sell vinegars made to imitate cider vinegar unless the package bears a label stating the true nature of the article.
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Little Rock
Ark
Norwood
New York Investor Eyes Arkansas Rice Venture
J De Witt Arnold of Albany New York is in Nettleton to explore locating and launching a rice industry project. He represents an Eastern syndicate with capital to invest up to 150000 dollars to develop Craighead County lands and related ventures.
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Ark
J. de Witt Arnold
Albany
N. Y
Arkansas
Craighead County
Return of Youthful Choir Gift Prompts Church Donation
Roy Wilhelm, a New York merchant and former Second Street Methodist Episcopal Church choir singer, sent $100 to church trustees to repay about $50 he received in his youth plus interest. Wilhelm, who left Zanesville as a young man, later became a coffee exporter in Rio Janeiro before moving to New York.
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Zanesville
Second Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy Wilhelm
New York
Wilhelm
Zoneaville
Ami
Rio Janeiro
Great Tasks for Great Souls
A sermon arguing that Christians must abandon worldly trivialities and dead works to pursue living, kingdom-oriented deeds. It cites Luther and Puritan critiques, urging believers to channel zeal into reform, missions, and social betterment rather than sports, gossip, or mere church routine.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Macaulay
England
Luther
Jesus Christ
Kingdom
Fundamental faith urged as antidote to unbelief
Tarham bishop warns of rising intolerance toward the supernatural and creator figures. The Baltimore synod adopted an overture urging the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A to address the crisis, protect the faith, and reaffirm the essentials once delivered.
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Church Universal
Tarham
Synod of
Baltimore
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Creed for a Better Tomorrow From a Universalist Leader
A. B. Beresford advocates generosity toward all, bans anger from the heart, and strives for gratitude and a brighter today. He pledges to do good for others in response to evil, fights with truth in love, and honors the Twelfth Commandment to purify mind heart and life.
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A. B. Beresford
Universalist
Fragrance Origin in Roses and Violets
The passage argues scent comes from a hidden potential within the root and stem, activated by divine power. It rejects earthly parts as the source and asserts the same fragrance arises from nature’s ordinary processes in all violets and roses of that type.
Royal Beavers hold large Vicksburg gathering May 12 13 14
The Royal Dan of Beavers will meet in Vicksburg May 12 13 and 14 with hundreds expected. Delegates and members from multiple states attend as the convention shapes up to be a major regional event. The article notes prior years drew eight states and highlights local venues and arrangements.
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Supreme Convention of the Independent Order of Meavers
Vicksburg
Besn
Vickeburg
Dam No
Royal Dan of Beavers
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