Ruin Feared in 1796 as U S Paid 11 257 421
Washington reports the 1796 appropriations estimated at 11 257 421 dollars with satire on fears of national ruin. The Worcester Gazette excerpt notes public building costs, slave emancipation debates, abolitionist appeals, and forecasts a lean toward prosperity. It cites editorials, clerical notices, and political debate in Massachusetts and Congress.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Thomas
Massachusetts
Worcester Gazette
George HR. Farnum
Boston
Calvin Coolidge
Beating Trudy Ederle and the Portage of Portageas Era
This item, drawn from an early American merchant periodical, notes a feat against Trudy Ederle and mentions a $10,990 sum tied to wear, alongside claims of goods bought and set for church preaching. It references Isaiah Thomas’s bookstore and Leonard Worcester’s printing, with warnings from William Richardson and a response from Mary regarding distrust and debt, urging caution to future creditors.
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Isaiah Thomas
Leonard Worcester
Willian Richardson
Mary
William
William Richardson
Chambers Reunion and Local Social Notes in Sheffield
Aug 31 reports narrow snapshot of social visits across Sheffield and nearby towns. Families including Saurs, Chambers, Myers, and Johnson appear in gatherings at Cascade Park and Norwalk, with travel to Mt. Vina and Erfertville mentioned among multiple households.
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Sheffield
Harry Saurs
New Jersey
Harvey Chambers
Dick Myers
Doris
Norwalk
Freidenstine
St. Earte Johnson
P. L. Chambers
Harver Chambers
H.C. Chambers
Cascade Park
Clara Johnson
Erfestille
Harr
Elytia
Beth Jackson
Nora Carrick
Earle Johsson
Joisser
Mt. Vi
Vick
Gardeld
Disappearance of Violet Whitehead Solved in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio authorities report the disappearance of 17 year old Violet Whitehead has been solved. She was married in Covington Kentucky to 26 year old Leonard Ruhl. Police were informed of the marriage and the case closed.
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Ethel Hertle
Toronto
Canada
Miss Hertle
Gertrude Ederle
Eley
Columbus. O
Violet Whitehead
Columbus
Gir
Covington
Leonard Ruhl
Elderly Man Released on Bond in Slaying Case
Bellefontaine Ohio man Warwick Shep Weld was released on bond today pending grand jury action in the death of Morton Russell aged 40. Weld said he struck Russell with a stick after Russell threatened to attack him, authorities reported.
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Maen Weld
Bellefontaine
Shep Warwick
Morton Russell
Warwick
Russell
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