Washington Monument Capstone Ceremony Recalls Historic Elevation
The article recounts the completion of the Washington Monument including a drizzling rain, fierce winds, and a perilous ascent to install the final cap. Key figures Col Casey Capt Davis Col Green and Gen Dunn oversee the final cement and flag signal as the beacon rises to 150 feet and beyond.
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Casey
Davis
Congress
P. H. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Navarre
Mad An Wayne
McLaug
Carpeter
Toth
Laughlin
Capt. Davis
Bernard R. Green
Gen. Dunn
Babcock Lake
Col. Casey
Col Green
Mr. Laughlin
Dennis O’leary
Mason
James Hogan
Rigger
Edward Wayson
Col. Green
Gettison
Davis McLaughlin
Dann
Tratwate
America
Washington
Alden's Literary Revolution of Standard Works
A catalogue lists numerous affordable standard works from John B. Alden, highlighting Garretts History of France as a deluxe octavo edition with 426 illustrations priced around 37, and Rawlinson's Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World offered in an elaborate format from 18 to 82.79. The catalog covers items from two cents to nearly $20 and is mailed free with a publisher postcard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Alien
Garretts
France
Rawlinson
Ostar
John B. Alden
Peart Steel
New York
Charleston’s East Kids Clue to Juvenile Gang
Charleston police uncover a gang of six precocious youths aged ten to fourteen, sons of respectable families, accused of stealing blood and thunder books from a news dealer. A caught boy cites oath binding secrets as they plotted future crimes. They met in an obscure city corner to plan, hide loot, and play cards, each evening drawing revolvers before gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jesse James
Inauguration Simplicity Resolution Proposed in New York
Mr Roberts of New York offers a joint resolution urging return to Jefferson era inauguration simple ceremonies. It bans triumphal arches and bayonet displays in Washington and requires the president elect to ride in a plain carriage with no more than two horses. It also invites the chief justice to accompany the president-elect and to address citizens at the oath ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sherman
Congress
Ville
Thomas Lincoln Ieers
U. S.A
Priant
George W Davis
4Th
U.S. Infantry
Texas
Potomac
Capt. Davis
Col. Casey
Mr. Robinson
New York
Jefferson
Washington
A Gum Game and Rubber Trade Reflections
A fragment discusses Para rubber tapping and gum formation through heated sap, noting market readiness and inferior scraps. It contrasts rubber supply issues with American cotton packers and warns of adulterations raising costs, ending with a trader’s caution about consistent frauds in trade.
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Para
Ge American
Ee Five
Manuufacturer
Benton Commercial
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John Togas
Fiefocth
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Thayer
Iligan
James Shaw, Sr
J. Warden
Pacer
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Royal
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AF & A
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C.F. Caan
Roach
Scribe
Friendship Lodge
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TB Stout
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Avery
Brinkman
Durbin
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Gilligan
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Japan
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