Washington as An Athlete and Legendary Hands
The article hails George Washington as a mighty athlete praised for feats such as throwing a stone across the Rappahannock and allegedly pitching iron bars far beyond peers. It recounts playful anecdotes from his youth, including a flirtatious ride with Miss Mary and a legendary massive hand, framing him as a great leader whose stature impressed Napoleon.
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Potomac
M. L. Rayne
Chicago Times-Herald
Mount Vernon
Fairfax County
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Miss Mary
Mistress Mary
Queen Bess
Jade
George Washington
Mary
Mary Gerrish
George
The Faith of Washington Reverent Leader and Prayers
Adele E Thompson recounts Washington as a devout leader who forbids profane oaths, urges officers to curb swearing, and shows his faith through prayer during hardship at Valley Forge and beyond. The piece highlights a moral portrait of Washington as both believer and commander.
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Washington
Moor
West Point
Washington the Unifier in a Fraction of a Nation
The piece lauds George Washington as central to forming the United States, noting his role in the 1787 Philadelphia convention, his neutrality amid foreign plots, and his vision for an American character free of foreign influence. It highlights his concern for national education and unity during early, fractured days.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Virginia
Philadelphia Assembly
Great Britain
Zen Genet
Patrick Henry
Europe
United States
Washington the American Unifier and Nation’s Growth
The text extols Washington as more than engineer or statesman, praising him as the unifier of the nation. It notes a movement westward, growth, and consolidation after the founders chose unity and sober second thought. It also cites Gen. Henry B. Carrington’s Washington the Soldier to refute a profanity legend at Monmouth.
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Alleghenies
Pacific
Washington
Henry B. Carrington
United States Regular Army
Monmouth
Pillars of Happiness in Washington Farewell Adress
The text emphasizes religion and morality as indispensable supports for political prosperity. It argues that patriotism cannot be genuine if these pillars are subverted, and that both the politician and the devout man should respect and cherish them, citing Washington's Farewell Address.
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Washington
Only a Few Left. Washington Birthday Reflection noted
The item notes Washington's advancing age as the United States grows older. A response cites a trivia line about Washington's nurses and body servants, remarking that only a small number remain alive. Town Topics provides the exchange.
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Washington
United States
George’s “little hatchet” evaluation card
A Chicago Daily News item notes how George described his tool as a “little hatchet” yet suggests at that moment it felt larger. The column reflects on perception versus reality in a concise, sensory aside.
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George
Chicago Daily News
Danish West Indies expansion debated in Washington letters
Special Washington letter surveys Senate voices on purchasing the Danish West Indies. Senators Morgan Cullom and Daniel discuss expansion, likely future acquisitions from Cuba to Canada, and the strategic value of Saint Thomas and Saint John Thomas harbor as pivotal coaling and naval hubs amid calls for swift appropriation.
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Ilinois
House Committee On Appropriations
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Iowa Senate Passes 138000 Emergency for Cherokee Hospital
Des Moines Feb 8 senate approves emergency appropriation of 138000 to finish equip and furnish the Cherokee insane hospital. Other bills move to create a hospital for dipsomaniacs and narcotics addicts, add a Third district judge, curb homicide advice, post railroad departure bulletins, and cap county recorder salaries at 2000 in counties over 30000. Reports from Des Moines Feb 11 14 18 outline further measures on trolley taxes hospital aid district fairs reapportionment and state capitol funding.
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Bond Hurdle Holds Up James Injunction Case
Frank James said he cannot furnish the $4,000 bond required by Judge Teasdale to sustain an injunction against production of The James Boys in Missouri. The court order takes effect only after bond approval. Friends offered to sign, but he refused. He remains confident his position is vindicated, yet will let the matter drop.
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Kansas City
Frank James
Teasdale
James
Missouri
Answer Filed in Northern Securities Case Involving Great Northern
The Great Northern railway served an answer to lawyers for Milton D Boyden and Sophia Barth Chapman in their suit to block Northern Securities from obtaining Great Northern stock. The action began in Hennepin county district court January 22 and was moved to Ramsey county district court last Monday.
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Great Northern Railway
Milton D. Boyden
Sophia Barth Chapman
Northern Securities Company
District Court
Hennepin County
Ramsey County
Little truisms from Chicago Journal insights
A Chicago Journal collection of witty maxims on happiness, honesty, and social behavior. Observations contrast inner belief with outward speech, noting how mothers embody universal reverence and how women trust intuition over instruction. A rare warmth in men disrupts rigid etiquette.
Iowa State Smallpox Records in May and February Totals
State health records show several localities in Iowa reporting smallpox in May and February. There were 738 cases across localities with numbers unclear for many areas. Avera and family figures are given for some counts, and Des Moines boards are not detailed in the fragment.
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Des Moines
Stolen Rings Reported in Wa Mail Theft Case
Miss Maude Soule of Washington reported stolen diamond rings mailed to her from an unknown sender. The rings valued at about 600 dollars included two rings and a gold watch. Detectives continue to investigate the theft as a serious case.
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Maude Soule
Val
Ban on Divorce Sparks Independence Meeting Resolution
Ministerial association in Independence resolved to refuse to sanctify any marriage involving a divorced person where the divorcee is living. The decision came after Rev. Mr. Shutt of St. James parish church led a discussion on Divorce and Natural Relation.
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Independence
Tngly
Mr. Shutt
St. Jame Pal Church
Murderer Brought Back to State for Trial
Sheriff J D Stuart returns suspect from Enid Oklahoma to Muscatine to face indictment for the fatal shooting of Thomas Mo. John Morgan, a victim’s ally, confirms. A special jury session will be convened to expedite the case.
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Enid
Oklo
Kid” Noble
Thomas Mo
John Morgan
Tragic Clay Pit Accident Buries Young Worker
A young man was buried under tons of dirt after a wall collapsed at a clay mining site on Moxley hill in South Clay. He died before rescue could reach him, and his remains were later laid to rest at his former home.
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C. M. Fellows
Manly
Moxley Hill
South
Baby Desai Fatal Fire At Ida Gi Kitchen Stage Incident
The six month old baby of Mrs J B Licherly perished in a kitchen fire attributed to a parent’s attempt to keep the infant warm. The mother, a traveling salesman, left briefly on an errand and returned to find the child dead. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
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J. B. Licherly
Ida Gi
Licherly
Students Must Vaccinate for Term at Iowa College Ames
The president of the Iowa college in Ames mails letters to prospective students urging vaccination against smallpox. The notice states that students must be inoculated or show a scar, aligning with health requirements for the term.
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Iowa Lege
Ames
Chicago detective Douney disabled by masked men in Estherville incident
A Chicago detective named Douney was assaulted by masked men in Estherville while gathering information on illegal liquor sales. He was forced from a room at the Emmet hotel and left severely shaken by the incident.
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Chicago
Estherville
Emmet Hot
Tom
News in Brief: Iowa Fire Deaths and Local Accidents
A scattered Iowa roundup notes several tragedies and incidents. Ed Rinus, 17, died when a dray was struck by a team at Sibley. John Longnecker, 18, died coasting in Sioux City. Fires in Waterloo and Iowa Falls killed residents and damaged homes. Gov. Cummins signed a health-related measure in Dubuque. An amateur shooting event is planned for Carroll on February 26 and 27. The Marennes franchise vote yielded six votes against. City councils and meetings are announced for Marsholliom and surrounding towns.
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Sioux City
Ed Rinus
Sone Rinus
Sibley
George Bick
Council Bluffs
Sie
Anns
Waterloo i
Dr. Kegler
Dubuque
Ed Kushner
Waterloo
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Nelson & Son
Iowa Falls
Cummins
George Williams
Carroll Fel
Marens
We Council
Patriarchs Millismah Iu
Marsholliom
Ary
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