Supreme Court to Have a Home at Last in Capital
Chief Justice Taft sees a new federal building near the Capitol to house the Supreme Court, ending its long history of ad hoc quarters and moving from Philadelphia to Washington by 1804. The plan, part of a $2000000 program, follows debates with Congress and court members over locating the court on the plaza east of the Capitol, near the congressional library.
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Peli
Howard Taft
United States
Nationalapital
United States Supreme Purt
White House
Congress
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Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
Capitolard
la Lts
Capitol
Taft
Court
Commission
Congressional Library
New Republic
New York City
Naion
Royal Exchange
Broad Street
Philadelphia
City Hall
Independence Hall
Jobe Blair
William Cushing
Massachusetts
James Wilson
Pennsylvania
Scotland
Rob Hanson Harrison
Maryland
James Irsdell
Barrigan
North Carolina
John Rutledge
South Carolina
Thomas Johnson
Potomac
Washington
Senate
Gnd
Senate Chamber
Legislative
Mias Bondinot Caldwell
Ceat
Pennsylvania Avenue
Caldwell
Elias. Boudinot
New York
House of Representatives
Washington Monument
Railroads Key to National Prosperity Across Nations
A study summarized by Kessinger's Mid-West Review highlights how rail transport underpins economies. It contrasts the United States with nations rich in resources yet hampered by inadequate transportation, noting Russia and China’s vast resources but limited rail networks. The piece argues railroads enable resource use and global supply capabilities.
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United States
Russia
China
Iowa
Kessinger
Mid-West Review
Unsworthy American surrender of Detroit in 1512
Gen William Hull surrendered Detroit to the British on August 16, 1512 without firing a shot. An officer named Hull was consulted during the action, and he was found to have been involved in the decision.
Running Backward as Once a Writer Wrote
A compact note explores a mirrored quotation about a writer known for vivid phrasing. The odd swap of words sparks reflection on language, memory, and why word order shapes meaning in a line about hounds and leaps.
Little Journeys in Americana America's First Sob Sister
A 19th century profile of Anne Rosell described as Americas first sob sister a pioneering newspaper woman who owned and edited her publication in Washington from 1824 until her death in 1833. It notes her lawsuits fines and notoriety plus her creation of the personal interview style and her enduring influence on journalism.
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Wowar
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Tam
Anne Rosall
United States
John Quincey Adams
Lune Royal
Virginia
The
Washington Paul Pry
Hantress
William Cranth
Anne Reyall
Lester G. Colby
Nature and the discipline of daily exercise
The piece argues that nature does not remind us of our shortcomings and imagines a world where neglecting daily exercise or sun exposure causes acute discomfort. It suggests daily routines like walking, sun, or cold baths would be as compelling as skipping meals, highlighting a critique of lax self-discipline in physical culture.
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Physical Culture Magazine
Turning the Tables In London Answer
A long‑out‑of‑work man finds work as a bus driver for a corporation. On his first shift an inspector boards the empty bus and learns the conductor left the depot without stopping. The inspector asks if anyone signaled the driver. The driver explains many people waved from distant corners but he ignored them.
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3 Corporation
Qhese
London
The Gentleman and The Lady Sing For Charity
A brief stage exchange praises a tenor’s high range and notes he sings for charity. The Lady agrees, remarking on his ability to reach higher tones when needed, highlighting a lighthearted moment of performance and generosity.
Bearish quote on success and heap by Philadelphia Record
A Philadelphia Record quips that the big potatoes sit at the top of the heap, but without the rest of us there would be no heap, highlighting a balance between success and effort.
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Philadelphia
Increase in Mechanical Stokers Surfaces in Boilers
The first seven months of 1929 show 995 stokers installed versus 549 in the same period of 1928. Boilers served total 358478 horsepower, up from 284087 in 1928, indicating greater use of stokers and less manual shoveling this year.
Locust Plague Mobilizes Bulgaria Army Units
Bulgarian government mobilized men between sixteen and eighty to combat an extraordinary locust plague in Hasnovo district, southern Bulgaria. Fire, smoke, ice and oil aided efforts, with over 3 tons of locusts destroyed before depredations ended.
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Government of
Bulgaria
Hasnovo
Ring Recovered From Magpie Nest Near Belt
Montana note: ring lost in 1921 by Mont Roy Johnson while feeding cattle 12 miles south of Belt was found by 10 year old Norman Johnson who tore down a magpie nest in an old cow shed. The nest’s weave trapped the ring, making extraction difficult.
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A& Magpie
Great Fails
Mont Roy Johnson
Belt
Norman Johnson
A Family Doctor's Laxative Best For All Ages
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe choice for constipation across families. It claims strict lab supervision, original prescription, and wide popularity as the world’s largest selling laxative available in drugstores.
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Dr. Caldwell
The Slowpars Return Home From Europe in Five Days
A terse travel note notes The Slowpars returning from Europe in five days. A casual remark suggests rapid progress and includes a jab about a “deadbeat” quick crossing. The fragmentary text hints at dialogue on self conversation and boredom.
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Europe
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Healthy Babies
A vintage advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a wholesome food like medicine for children. It claims the syrup strengthens weak bowels, boosts appetite, and restores vitality, with a testimonial from Mrs. J. G. Moore of San Antonio praising its benefits for Dorothy. The ad urges buyers to avoid imitations and seek the genuine California Fig Syrup.
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California
J. G. Moore
Cliff Ave
San Antonio
Texas
Dorothy
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